Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Christmas Notes

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Christmas reminders:
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-Last class before the Holiday - Tuesday, Dec 21 10 am
-Return for last week of fall semester Monday, Jan. 3
-Fall semester ends Thursday, Jan 6

Spring Semester:
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-Begins Jan. 24 ends May 12
-Re-enroll before Dec 21 for $110
(that's less than $30 per month)
-After Dec 21 tuition $120 and kit requirement
(contact Ann for details regarding kit requirement)

MERRY CHRISTMAS
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My Christmas wish is that you will have many blessings throughout this holiday season.
Much Love,
Ann

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Black Friday Fun

Thank you so much for the wonderful response to our first Black Friday Event.

And the winners are...
Contest: Facebook Photo contest for the free sitting fee for Sandy Slusser's next visit Winner: Allison H.*
Contest: 1/2 Price Birthday party  Winner: Ashley R.*
Contest: Free Kits Winners: Chloe S. and D. Morris
Contest: 1/2 Price Tuition Winners: Allison W, Michelle R. and Jenn M.
Special Offer: Spring Tuition - just $100 12 families took advantage of this big savings!

*A random number generator from www.random.org was used for raffles


Can anyone say CYBER MONDAY?????

Friday, November 26, 2010

1/2 Price Birthday Party Raffle

Congratulations winner Ashley R.
*number drawn using the random number generator at www.random.org

To be entered into the raffle:
  1. Leave a comment below describing one thing you were thankful for this Thanksgiving
  2. Your first name, Last initial
  3. email address
Everyone who leaves a comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate for a 1/2 price birthday party at the kindermusik studio.
The winner will be drawn and posted on the blog at midnight.

Did you enroll for the spring, yet? 
The special offer above expires at midnight!

Free Kits

Congratulations winners Andrea S and Damon M 
For those whose child is enrolled in the 1-3yr old class:
Leave a comment below with the following:
1. First name and Last initial with FDD (for Fiddle Dee Dee) after it
2. email address


For those whose child is enrolled in the 3-5yr old class:
Leave a comment below with the following:
1. First name and Last initial with CBP (for Cities, Busy Places) after it
2. email address

Did you enroll for the spring, yet?
The special offer above expires at midnight!






1/2 Price Kindermusik Tuition


Congratulations winners: Allison W, Michelle R, and Jenn M

The first 3 people to post a comment about Kindermusik below will receive $60 off the Spring 2011 semester.  Be sure to include the following:
  1. A comment
  2. Your first name and last initial
  3. email address

Did someone beat you to it?
You can still save money on our Spring Semester.
The special offer above expires at midnight!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS BEGIN AT 2AM

BLOGBUSTERS BEGIN 2AM

Beginning 2 AM - Three families can recieve 1/2 price tuition
Beginning 7 AM - one family will receive a free Fiddle Dee Dee Kit (value $60) and one family will receive a free Cities, Busy Places Friendly Faces kit (value $60)
Beginning 8 AM - MIDNIGHT -enter raffle for a 1/2 Price Kindermusik Party

ALL DAY Facebook Raffle - Tag me in a Kindermusik or Sandy Slusser photo (I don't need to be in the picture) to enter a raffle to receive a free sitting fee ($25 value) for Sandy Slusser's next visit to the studio.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Holiday schedule

It's hard to believe that the holidays are around the corner!  I encourage you to pick up a schedule at the studio or use the schedules provided for you here on the blog.  The schedules are on the scrolling calendar and a printable version is available below the scrolling calendar.


This week will be our usual schedule:
Mon. 5:30 Our Time (1-3yrs) 6:30 Imagine That (3-5yrs)
Tues. 10 Our Time (1-3 yrs)
Wed. 6:30 Imagine That (3-5yrs)
Thurs. 10 OT(1-3yrs) 5 OT (1-3yrs) 6 OT (1-3yrs)


Next week our schedule changes due to Thanksgiving:
Mon. 5:30 Our Time (1-3yrs) 6:30 Imagine That (3-5yrs)

Tues. no class
Wed. no class
Thurs. Happy Thanksgiving - no class


Have a happy and safe holiday and please know that everyday, I am thankful to be surrounded by our wonderful Kindermusik families!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

It's the Half-Price Half-Pint Kindermusik Event

It's hard to believe, but we have reached the midpoint of our Fall Semester which means new families can bring their half-pint and..

pay only $60
for Nov. 8 to Jan. 8

Friday, October 22, 2010

Kids and grown ups are invited to wear your Halloween Costumes to class next week.  * You may want to be sure to have an outfit with you in case you get toasty warm in your costume. 

Tickets are still available for the Pony Picnic Oct 30 11-1 @ Rainy Meadows Farm Bear Gap.  $10 ticket for each child includes Pony Ride, Hay Ride, Face Painting and Games.  Adults DO NOT require a ticket.  A food stand will be available.  See Ann to purchase tickets or click on the ENROLL NOW button and go to Pony Picnic to register online.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Laryngitis

Well, my croaky voice from last week is now full-blown laryngitis. :)

I am going to cancel classes Monday night and Tuesday morning, in the hopes that a little rest will make me all better.


Just a thought …
If you brought a friend for Bring a Friend week, and they were considering returning this week – would you please drop them a line or give them a call.

Sorry for the inconvenience,
Ann

Friday, October 1, 2010

We're Growing!



We've added a class

WEDNESDAYS 6:30 - 7:30

IMAGINE THAT 3-5 yr. olds


Our "Imagine That!" class has had its best turn out in several semesters. In order to accomodate its growth in popularity we will add another, to alleviate some congestion in our Monday 6:30 class.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

PONY PICNIC

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30
11am to 1pm
Rainy Meadows Farm - Bear Gap, PA
$10 per child --- no fee for adults


*Pony Rides
*Hay Rides
*Games
*Face Painting
*Vaulting demonstration
(gymnastics on horseback)

*Food Stand

Families who preregister will be able to schedule the times of their pony rides.

To register click on the enroll now button and then browse classes.  Click on the Pony Picnic link.

Come meet Yummy's buddy Roxy and her friends
all proceeds from this event benefit the Bear Gap Vaulting Club

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Bring a Friend to Kindermusik

Invite a little friend and grown-up to join Kindermusik with you the week of Oct 4-7. 
*Be sure to reserve your friends' space with Miss Ann*

Your child and his/her friend
will receive a SPECIAL GIFT after class.

Welcome Back

It was so wonderful to see you all this week. I can't wait to see my Monday folks. Just a reminder the Book Fair will be set up next week - it's a wonderful opportunity to shop for the highest quality age appropriate books for your child. We will be accepting cash, checks and credit cards.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Are you ready? The time is almost here to climb those 39 steps to Joy-ville!


This blog should keep you updated as to the goings on at the studio. Couple things...

KITS - only a few families have paid for their kits at this point. To save on (ridiculously exorbitant) shipping costs I am going to try to order all the kits at one time. We will shoot to have the kits by the middle of the second week.

CALENDAR -Printable version at the top of the middle column. Scrolling Version to the right. It has the complete listing for the entire semester.

STUDIO POLICIES - listed at the bottom of the page. These will answer most ?'s.
BOOK FAIR (Sept 13-20) - The book fair will be set up at the studio. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. You get to shop there and take your books home. Come browse 1/2 hour before and after every class and by appointment

SANDY SLUSSER PHOTOGRAPHY (Nov 6&7) - see below this post for samples and link to FAQ sheet. 

I'm really looking forward to the semester. These themes are among my favorites, so get ready for "Milk and Cookies" and "Hello Weather, Let's Play Together"

Monday, July 5, 2010

WOW it's HOT

This week's Summer Camps will be postponed

While the move to the lower level has helped to provide a more comfortable climate - it is not air conditioned.  The extreme heat that is forecasted for this week will make even our cooler lower-level digs HOT. 

Many little ones get irritable in weather that is this warm, and I personally know a grown up that can get a bit irritable too (no one wants to see Miss Ann lose it). So in the interest of everyone's comfort and enjoyment I'm going to check the calendar out and try to find a time to reschedule.  If the rescheduled time does not suit your calendar, I will happily refund your money.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions: 274-2311

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Fun in the Summertime

It's not too late to enroll in our Summer Camps.

Phone: 339-5075 or 274-2311

KINDERMUSIK CAMPS
$20 each session ($5 sibling discount)
New theme each session

1 -3 yr old Camps
session 1: June 22 – 24 -------- 5:30 – 6:30 THEME: Down on the Ground
session 2: June 29 – July 1 -------- 10:00 – 11:00 THEME: Let's Play
session 3: July 6 – 8 --------5:30 – 6:30 THEME: Splash
session 4: July 27 – 29 ------10:00 – 11:00 THEME: Animals A-Dancing

4-7 yr old Camps
session 1: June 22 – 24 ------ 6:30 – 7:30 THEME: Jumping Beans (CLOSED)
session 2: July 6 – 8 ------ 6:30 – 7:30 THEME: Join the Parade
session 3: July 27 – 29 ------6:30 – 7:30 THEME: All Keyed Up

SCIENCE CLASSES
$15 each session (3rd - 5th grades)
New theme each session
Space Limited - Register Early

session 1: July 6 ----- 10 am – 12 pm THEME: Light and Color
session 2: Aug 3 ----- 10 am – 12 pm THEME: Sink & Float - Bubbleology

Monday, May 17, 2010

FALL ENROLLMENT SPECIAL
$100
15 week semester
*must pay in full to receive special offer*
offer good until May 29

Call 339-5075 or 274-2311
www.kindermusikmtcarmel.blogspot.com

KINDERMUSIK CAMPS
$20 each session ($5 sibling discount)

Register Early
Call 339-5075 or 274-2311
www.kindermusikmtcarmel.blogspot.com

1 -3 yr old Camps
session 1: June 22 – 24 -------- 5:30 – 6:30

THEME: Down on the Ground
session 2: June 29 – July 1 -------- 10:00 – 11:00

THEME: Let's Play
session 3: July 6 – 8 --------5:30 – 6:30

THEME: Splash
session 4: July 27 – 29 ------10:00 – 11:00

THEME: Animals A-Dancing

4-7 yr old Camps
session 1: June 22 – 24 ------ 6:30 – 7:30

THEME: Jumping Beans
session 2: July 6 – 8 ------ 6:30 – 7:30

THEME: Join the Parade
session 3: July 27 – 29 ------6:30 – 7:30

THEME: All Keyed Up

SCIENCE CLASSES
$15 each session
school age children

Space Limited - Register Early
Call 339-5075 or 274-2311
www.kindermusikmtcarmel.blogspot.com

session 1: July 6 ----- 10 am – 12 pm

THEME: Light and Color
session 2: Aug 3 ----- 10 am – 12 pm

THEME: Sink & Float - Bubbleology

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Parking

Just a heads up -Parking on the 5th Street side of the Kindermusik Studio will be impacted by construction on that side.  You may need to give yourself a few extra minutes.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Knoebels Preschool Day
Wednesday May 26 10am - 2pm
Pavilion Q (behind the large ferris wheel)

Handstamp $7.00 ride 11am-1:30pm
Covered Dish
All families please bring your own beverages and settings

Please RSVP if you will be able to make it

***Door Prizes ***Special Offers***Fun, Food and Fantasy :-)

Thursday, March 18, 2010

The Marshmallow Test

I love Dr Judy Willis.  She is a neurologist and a 6th grade teacher; she keeps a foot in both worlds to help all of us better understand the best way to help our children learn.  Please check out the youtube video (at the bottom of this page), and then consider how you can help your child learn to delay gratification... waiting turns for the parachute is a really great start :)

Monday, March 1, 2010

Our Kindermusik Family

You may have already gotten the impression that I truly view us all as an extended family.  It means something to me that we are all (at least for these class times) raising our kids together in this small Kindermusik Community. I cherish all of our families and enjoy our differences.  Having said that... one of my favorite big sisters of a Kindermusik Kid is doing amazing things that I want you to know about - so that you can be as proud of her as her Mom, Sheila and I are.  Perhaps you'll even decide to lend her a hand.

Vanessa has been invited (after a rigorous interview process) to travel abroad as a People to People Ambassador. I won't go into all the details - you can google it, but it's a huge deal and a tremendous honor, that she MORE THAN DESERVES.

Vanessa is a wonderful role model for her little sister Qyn, other young girls, and quite frankly, all of us - she has a patriotic spirit and tremendous love for our country and regularly offers service to her community. 

Your kind thoughts and well wishes posted as comments below are all ask for her, but if you feel like you may want to do more, she is having a Basket Bingo fundraiser for her trip (see below) or you can simply offer a donation by contacting her mother Sheila: usualtapestry@yahoo.com
Basket Bingo Fundraiser
Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010

Time: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Turbotville Community Hall
Street: Church Street
City/Town: Turbotville, PA


The doors will open at 12:30pm. Early bird game will begin at 1:45pm and the first game will be at 2:00pm. There will be 20 games, 4 specials, 3 raffles, 50/50 and lots of food and beverages. Tickets are $20. We hope you all can make it. Drop me ...a line if you have any questions. Thanks again for all your support!!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Get Up and Go

Our Time Families: When we move around the room to "Riding the Rails" we are hoping that the children will analyze the tone of the music and adjust accordingly; fast and excited, then slow and smooth.  Additionally, our young movers are developing in other ways:"Bodily movements often carry strong psychological meanings. With young children in particular, motion conveys emotion more powerfully than words. In the second year of life, motion is centered on the achievement of balance, and the risk of losing this balance becomes a central concern. Physical balance stands as a symbol for emotional balance, in child play as well as in adult imagery." The Emotional Life of the Toddler, by Alicia F. Lieberman

Monday, February 15, 2010

Let's do a contest...

This snow is a bummer - Let's do a contest to cheer us up!  I have a set of fiddlesticks for the winner. 

FIDDLESTICKS have beads in them that produce a nice sound when they are shaken.
Leave a comment with your child's first name and last initial as a comment below this post. Every child whose name appears below will be entered into the drawing. Sign in before noon next Monday, Feb. 22. 

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Snow Snow Kindermusik is a No-Go

Well, if you are reading this you've taken a break from shoveling. 

Mt Carmel Area School District is closed tomorrow - so the Studio is also closed, we use the MCA District as our guideline.  This class will be made up April 1 (no fooling).

Monday, February 8, 2010

PIGEON AND POTATO DINNERS

PIGEON AND POTATO DINNERS
                      $6.
Benefits MCCYO Cheerleading and Basketball Teams --- Grades K - 6

Includes:
2 pigeons (stuffed cabbage)
mashed potatoes
applesauce

delivered March 10
ready to reheat.

Payment required when you place your order
To order contact Ann or any MCCYO family.
Or call Ann at 339-5075 to order and pay with a credit card.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Monday, February 1, 2010

cancelled classes and burned fingers

This is Yummy my mom burned her fingers today.
There will be no classes Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Call if you have any questions 339-5075

Group music classes proven beneficial

A recent study called “Effects of Parent/Child Group Music Activities on Toddler Development: A Pilot Study” turned up in the journal Music Therapy Perspectives.


Conducted out of Florida State by Standley, Walworth, and Nguyen, its goal was to assess whether structured group music activities have an effect, either positive or negative, on toddlers between 12 and 24 months old. As well, the study group combined children at typical developmental stages with those who were considered at risk of developmental delays.

Did the study get results? Well, let’s just post a quote:

“Results showed that participation in four to seven music sessions significantly increased higher level developmental skills. Significantly more children in the music group demonstrated higher level music and cognitive skills than did those in the control group.”

The study goes on to recommend that...
"Future research should pursue these findings with larger sample sizes and consider long term implications."

We certainly hope they pursue a longer term study. We at Kindermusik believe the results will be just as encouraging! It’s no secret that music is important to children’s development. But what this study adds to the mix is that structured group music activities appear to have measurable benefits.

Music is food for children’s brains. We want their brains to grow big and fat, right? So make sure you’re stuffing them full of music—and for some extra vitamins, try doing it in a structured group setting.

Many thanks to Kindermusik educator Michelle Jacques for finding this research and bringing it to my attention.


Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Moms have eyes in the back of their heads

Here's a trick, for never missing a trick...
Roll that little mouse to the right and sign up for email updates!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Kindermusik Provides a Foundation for Success


“The nation’s top business executives agree that arts education programs can help repair weaknesses in American education and better prepare workers for the 21st century.”-”The Changing Workplace is Changing Our View of Education”, BusinessWeek

At Kindermusik with Ann Czeponis we realize that music enhances the development of the whole child.  It is not our intention to create musicians, rather we create learners, explorers, and leaders.  This good beginning never ends.

Thursday, January 7, 2010


C'MON JOIN THE FUN!
The Spring Semester begins Jan 24.  Enroll now to receive a discount.  Enroll with a friend (new to Kindermusik) and get a $10 referral bonus.

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