EEC News - January 2026

The image features "EEC News" from the Highlands Recreation District for January 2026, including their logo and social handle.
A woman reads to children, holding a book titled "How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?" in a classroom setting.
Two children are crafting with green paper and colorful beads at a table in a classroom setting.
A teacher is reading to a group of young children sitting on a colorful carpet in a classroom setting.
Four children are sitting around a table, coloring on paper and playing with toys, enjoying a creative activity outdoors.
A teacher engages with young children during a storytelling session in a bright classroom.
A woman reads a storybook about an elephant to a group of young children, engaging them in a learning activity.
A teacher reads to a group of young children sitting on a carpet in a classroom setting.
A child plays in a sandbox, sitting in a crate surrounded by toys and other children engaged in various activities.
Four toddlers play on the floor with toys and books in a daycare setting, while one child stands with arms outstretched.
A group of adults and children are engaged in a creative activity, working at tables in a colorful indoor space.
A group of adults and children are engaged in a craft activity at a classroom table, surrounded by educational materials.
The image features "EEC News" from the Highlands Recreation District for January 2026, including their logo and social handle.
A woman reads to children, holding a book titled "How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?" in a classroom setting.
Two children are crafting with green paper and colorful beads at a table in a classroom setting.
A teacher is reading to a group of young children sitting on a colorful carpet in a classroom setting.
Four children are sitting around a table, coloring on paper and playing with toys, enjoying a creative activity outdoors.
A teacher engages with young children during a storytelling session in a bright classroom.
A woman reads a storybook about an elephant to a group of young children, engaging them in a learning activity.
A teacher reads to a group of young children sitting on a carpet in a classroom setting.
A child plays in a sandbox, sitting in a crate surrounded by toys and other children engaged in various activities.
Four toddlers play on the floor with toys and books in a daycare setting, while one child stands with arms outstretched.
A group of adults and children are engaged in a creative activity, working at tables in a colorful indoor space.
A group of adults and children are engaged in a craft activity at a classroom table, surrounded by educational materials.

We hope everyone had a restful Winter Break. We were so excited to see our students back in action! 

November was a month full of thankfulness and connection! We were delighted to welcome Ms. Amanda back to our team as a substitute teacher — the children (and staff!) were so happy to see her friendly face again. 

Our classrooms also took part in a food donation drive, with the children decorating the collection boxes and learning about kindness and community. A special thank-you to one of our preschool parents who visited to read to the Chameleons and Tigers about food pantries and the importance of sharing what we have with others. 

Last December, we had our EEC Family Holiday Party. We all had so much fun decorating ornaments, making cookies, and connecting with the families. Thank you to everyone who participated in helping make this event a success.  

We are still enrolling for this school year! If you know anyone who’s looking for a nurturing, engaging, and enriching environment for their child, we’d be so grateful for your referral. 

A quick reminder: The EEC will be closed early on January 16 for staff professional development and will be closed on January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  

Warmly, 
Julie

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