Clayton Early Learning’s Post

We are still smiling from last week’s orchestral performance and instrumental petting zoo. To learn more, please check out Byron Reed’s story on KUSA-TV, 9NEWS. And again, a heartfelt thanks to PNC and Inside the Orchestra, and cheers to 20 years of #PNCGrowUpGreat! #FuturesGrowHere  https://lnkd.in/gac5tabC

We are deeply grateful for our partnerships with PNC and Inside the Orchestra. Today, through their kind generosity, we celebrated 20 years of #PNCGrowUpGreat with the incredible gift of live orchestral music. A first-time experience for many of our children, this immersive instrumental petting zoo made a lasting impression. #FuturesGrowHere #GetInsidetheOrchestra

For our last Winter Core Values Champions, we want to give it up for LaNeisha and Rosine! LaNeisha has been a Steward in our enrollment team managing data while Rosine has been rockin' it in the Fun department teaching at our school. Congrats to you both! #FuturesGrowHere

We are wrapping up our celebration of #NationalNutritionMonth, teaching our children and families about good nutrition. From our award-winning school-based kitchen to the #ClaytonCaresMarket, our strategic partners help us put healthy food on every table. Read more about our work with Food Bank of the Rockies in their Partner Newsletter. #FuturesGrowHere https://hubs.li/Q02qPj200

We are thrilled to congratulate and shine a spotlight on Karla for this month's Colleague Corner! Karla leads our HR team with dedication and expertise, supporting our team and building Clayton's culture of excellence. She especially loves that our work supports young children as "they are our future, and being part of an organization that gives them an opportunity to grow is truly amazing." In her free time, Karla loves to travel, choosing a new far-flung destination every year. #FuturesGrowHere

We proudly honor #WomensHistoryMonth and celebrate the many contributions to the field of early childhood education that women have made here at Clayton and beyond. Join us in saluting the remarkable achievements of women past and present, who are working towards a future where every woman and girl can thrive. #FuturesGrowHere

We're still listening... Elevate, Clayton Early Learning’s new products and services brand, wants to learn more about your experience with professional development. If you are an early childhood director/owner, coach, educator, family home provider, or council staff member in the state of Colorado, please fill out this brief, ten-minute survey provided in English or Spanish by March 15th next week. Complete the survey to be entered in a drawing to win one of four $50.00 Amazon gift cards! Elevate Survey: https://hubs.li/Q02npbmV0

February has been I Love to Read Month here at Clayton, an annual celebration of the wonder and joy of reading together. This year, educators across different departments participated in fun storytelling sessions with our classrooms. Students and educators alike enjoyed bringing the stories to life in exciting and new ways! #FuturesGrowHere

To celebrate #blackhistorymonth, we were honored to host local artist and teacher Vernal Michele Pope at our school today. We "approached art like a child", painting our own masterpieces while exploring her wonderful collection "Mantles and Messengers". As Ms. Pope related, "creativity unlocks purpose" and we are so grateful to her for sharing her talents with us. #FuturesGrowHere