Important News
Howard County Library System and Howard County Office of Children and Families presents Books and Brunch or Books and Dinner March 28th
Fri, 02/23/2018 - 11:55am
Howard County Library System and Howard County Office of Children and Families Presents Books and Brunch (Wednesday March 28th 10:30-12) or Books and Dinner (Wednesday March 28th 5:30-7) Howard County Library System at Central Branch 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia MD 21044 Join us on March 28th for a FREE opportunity to read and eat! There will be activities led by HCLS Children's Instructors for children of all ages. What's included? 30 minute interactive story time Personalized tour of the Central Branch Children's Department Free library card sign up and book check out Food and Beverages offered Judy Center Families RSVP at 410-313-8224 or amy_h_kelly@hcpss.org. Transportation can be arranged. Other RSVP to Howard County Office of Children and Families at 410-313-1453
Applications now available for 2018-2019 Learning Together Peers at Cradlerock Elementary
Tue, 02/20/2018 - 10:05am
The Cradlerock Elementary Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) toddler and preschool programs are making preparations for classes for the 2018-2019 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be 3 by September 1st or 4 years of age may contact Terri Parker in the school office for an application package beginning mid-February. All applications must be returned by March 30th. A limited number of openings are available for children without disabilities. Children are selected based upon screening information given on the application form and the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire,” as well as observations of the child’s participation in a playgroup. If necessary, a lottery process is conducted. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Kelly at (410) 313-8224 or Amy_H_Kelly@hcpss.org
Attention parents of 3-6 yr olds--Register for March Learning Parties: Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Fri, 02/09/2018 - 10:07am
Topics include Developing Friendship Skills, Controlling Anger, Problem-Solving Four Mondays in March: 5, 12, 19, 26 from 5:30-7:30. Cradlerock Elementary School: 4th Grade Pod Free! Dinner and take home practice materials provided each session.
Children's Discovery Fair 2018 Saturday April 14th 10am- 1 pm Cradlerock Elementary
Fri, 02/09/2018 - 9:58am
2018 Children’s Discovery Fair: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is Free Cradlerock Elementary School, 6700 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
Howard County Road to Kindergarten 2018. Will your child be 5yrs old by September 1st?
Wed, 01/03/2018 - 8:49am
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2018? Please attend an information session about Kindergarten in the Howard County Public School System. Choose a session that is convenient for you. No registration required. Child care is available at each session for children ages 2 and older; the session is designed for adults only. Large crowd anticipated; please allow ample time for parking, childcare drop off and check in. Doors open at 6 pm.
Judy Center hosts Storybasket Series Families Together Night
Thu, 12/14/2017 - 9:04am
Judy Center hosts Storybasket Series Families Together Night
Oakland Mills HS sponsors a Food Pantry on 3rd Thursday of each month
Thu, 12/14/2017 - 8:59am
Oakland Mills HS sponsors a Food Pantry on 3rd Thursday of each month
Math and Reading Night at Cradlerock Elementary Monday Dec 11th 5:30-7:30
Mon, 12/04/2017 - 10:21am
Attention all parents of PreK or Kindergarten students at Cradlerock Elementary--Reading and Math Night is on Monday December 11th at 5:30pm at Cradlerock Elementary.
Save the Date! December 7th 6-7:30pm Judy Center's Storybasket Series Families Together Night
Tue, 11/28/2017 - 9:44am
Judy Center Families Together Night. Thursday December 7th. Cradlerock Elementary Cafeteria. Free dinner served at 6 pm. Free performance 6:30-7:30 pm Registration required. Please contact The Judy Center to register. 410-313-8224 or amy_h_kelly@hcpss.org
Howard County Diaper Donations Requested
Tue, 11/28/2017 - 9:26am
The Howard County Diaper Bank located at 9385 Gerwig Lane, Columbia, MD is in need of diapers. Please consider donating as the holidays approach. There is a simple link to Amazon to donate and the diapers are delivered directly to the diaper bank.