CelebreeReceivesIFA'sInaugural EmergingFranchisorof theYearAward
TheCelebreemissionjust got abigspotlight,andwecouldn? t be prouder!
We?rethrilledtosharethat CelebreeSchoolhasbeennamedthe InternationalFranchiseAssociation?sveryfirst EmergingFranchisorof theYear!
Thisinauguralawardisareflectionof thededication,heart,andvision that fueleverythingwedo Fromourfranchiseownersandeducators toourcorporateteamandschoolfamilies,thishonorbelongsto everyonewhomakesCelebreewhat it is?acommunitythat nurtures children,empowersfamilies,andbuildsbrighterfuturesforall
ThankyoutoIFAforthisincrediblerecognitionandtoeveryonewho hassupportedCelebreealongtheway Here?stoevenmore milestones,growth,andcontinuedsuccess!
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IntroducingHuffman Family Brands
Forover30 years,RichardHuffmanhasbeenadrivingforcebehindCelebreeSchool?sincredible success,andnow,he?stakinghisvisiontothenext levelwiththelaunchof HuffmanFamilyBrands (HFB)!
Thisunifiedplatformcompanybringstogethersixpowerfulbrandsfocusedonearlychildhood education,socialdevelopment,entrepreneurship,andphilanthropy?changinglivesandbuilding strongercommunitiesnationwide
FromCelebreeSchooltoCalidaySchoolAgeProgramsandtheHuffmanFamilyFoundation,each brandunderHFBplaysavitalroleinenrichingcommunitiesandsupportingindividualsand families Withover150 locationsacross19statesinvariousstagesof development,HFB continuestogrow,makinganimpact onthelivesof thousandseveryday
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Celebree Celebrations
CelebreeNamedin2024
FranchiseTimesTop400
We'reexcitedtoannouncethat CelebreeSchool hasbeennamedonthe2024FranchiseTimes Top400 list!
Thisprestigioushonorisatestament tothe dedicationandpassionof ouramazingand growingfranchisefamily Beingrecognized amongthenation'stopfranchisesfillsuswith suchpride,andwe'regratefultoeveryonewho helpedmakethisachievement possible
BristowWinsBest Preschool
CongratulationstoCelebreeSchoolof Bristowfor beingnamedBest PreschoolbythePrinceWilliam Times!Aspecialshoutout toowner-operators,Nasar AghaandFahiraNadeem,whoseleadershipand incrediblededicationhavequicklymadethematop preschoolintheBristowcommunity
Thisawardisareflectionof thehardworkand passionof theirentireteam,andthetrust their amazingfamiliesplaceinthemeveryday Here'sto continuingtheCelebreemissiontoProtect,Educate, andNurturechildrenat CelebreeSchoolof Bristow andCelebreeschoolsnationwide!
A Letter from Our COO
TheCelebreeEcosystem:
ElevatingExperiencesfor Children,Teachers,andFamilies
DearCelebreeFamilies,
Aswecloseout anotherfantasticyear,Iwant totake amoment toreflect onallwe?veaccomplished together.Oursummercampprogramswerefilled withadventure,creativity,andlearning,offering childrenopportunitiestoexplore,grow,andmake memoriestolast alifetime Thankyouforallowingus toshareinyourchild?ssummerjourney!Weare alreadyplanningthe2025themeandschoolage campenrollment willopeninJanuaryforourcurrent families
Withthefallseasonwellunderway,ourclassrooms arebustlingwiththeenergyandexcitement of anew schoolyear Fromfirst-timepreschoolers discoveringthejoyof learningtoconfident pre-kindergartenerstakingthenext stepsintheir educationaljourneys,ourfocusremainsonnurturing thewholechild. Ourclassroomenvironmentsarefull of resourcesandpositiveteacher- childinteractions supportingourcurriculumearningCelebreea nationalCLASSscoreor5.4!Thisachievement speakstothededicationandpassionof our teachers,whocreateenvironmentswherechildren feelsafe,supported,andchallengedtothinkcritically andcreatively Weenjoyedfamilyteacher conferencesandsharingyourchild?sprogressto CDCmilestonesandourplanforcontinued curriculumandpartnershipensuringkindergarten readiness.Oneof myfavoritedaysof theyearisthe schoolfamilyfeast sharingamealandexpressingour gratitudeandcommitment toenhancingthese
crucialearlyyearslayingthefoundationforlifelong successandtheloveof learning
Withtheholidayseasonuponus,it?salsotheperfect timetocometogetherasaschoolcommunity From festivecelebrationstofamilyengagement opportunities,therearesomanywaystoget involved andcreatejoyfulmemoriesalongsideyourchild Whetherit?sattendingaholidayprogram, volunteeringforclassroomactivities,orsimply sharinginthemagicof theseason,yourpresence addssomuchtoourvibrant community,asour childrenbecomeglobalcitizens(moretocome soon!)
Thankyoufortrustinguswithyourchild?searly learningjourney Welookforwardtoanotheryearof growth,discovery,andcelebrationtogether!
Wishingyouwell,
A l l i son T som os
AllisonTsomos ChiefOperatingOfficer
CelebratingLiteracy Month!
September 2024
Giveaway,BookDrive,LiteracyPledge
Wekickedoff the2024-2025schoolyearwithanationwideliteracy campaignaimingtoinspirealoveof readinginchildrenandto emphasizetheimportanceearlyliteracyforlifelongsuccess One highlight wasoursocialmediagiveaway,whereoneluckywinner receivedayear?ssupplyof monthlybookboxescuratedtomatch theirchild?sageandinterests Theresponsewasincredible,withover 1,000 entriesand400 newfollowersjoiningourCelebreeonline community!
Familieswerealsoinvitedtotakepart inour?ReadingPledge,? committingtoreadonebookadaythroughout September.Welove incorporatingphilanthropyintoourinitiatives,soeachof our corporateschoolsheldabookdrive,collectinggently-usedbooksto donatetolocallibrariesorcausesinneed (Askyourschooldirector whereyourdonationswent!) Thankyoutoeveryonewho participated?we?resogratefultobesharingthisjourneywithyou!
GiveawaywinnersJack(age4)andRyan(age2) weresoexcitedtoreceivetheirfirstbookbox!
Literacy Month TV features
Celebree In the News!
WMAR2 News - Midday Maryland
FOX32 Chicago
PHL17 Morning News
WGN 9 Weekend MorningNews
MaggiePisarcyzk,Ownerof CelebreeSchoolof Northbrook
StefanieShurer,Directorof FranchiseTraining
MaggiePisarcyzk,Ownerof CelebreeSchoolof Northbrook
JennieRepko,SchoolDirectorof CelebreeSchoolEast Norriton
Literacy Month
#CelebreeProud
ClicktowatchAustin'sTVsegment!
CelebreeGraduateAustinDavis ReturnsasaGuestReaderwith HisFirstPublishedBook,'Dogsvs Bears'!
AustinDavisattendedCelebreeSchoolof Bearfrom infancythroughPre-Kandcontinuedinour school-ageprogramat CelebreeSchoolof Middletown
Recently,AustinreturnedtoCelebreeSchoolof Middletowntosharehisbookasaspecialguest reader!?DogsvsBears?isalessonininclusivity, collaboration,andthevalueof friendship?thesame principleswestrivetoteacheverydayhereat Celebree.
Webelieveinnurturingthewholechild,which includeshelpingchildrendiscoverandpursuetheir passions Austin?sstoryembodiestheveryessence of earlychildhoodeducationat Celebree,where imaginationandlearninggohandinhand Thiswasa powerfulmoment inshowingourstudentswhat theycanachievewithcuriosity,determination,and thesupport of theirteachers,parents,andpeers
Tocelebratehisachievement asayoungauthor, ABCPhiladelphiafeaturedAustin?sstory, emphasizingthesupport Celebreeprovidesin helpingchildrenreachtheirfullpotential
WehopeAustin?sjourney inspiresyourchildrenas muchasit hasinspiredus!
'Dogsvs Bears'isnow availableonAmazon,Barnes &Noble,andTarget
AustinatCelebreethroughtheyears. (Rememberouroldbranding?!)
Celebree in the Community
SummerCamp
Pre-KGraduation
Celebree in the Community
Celebree in the Community
Halloween
ThanksgivingFeast
We Believe in GivingBack
5thAnnualGolf Tournament
What betterwaytowrapupQ3thanbyraisingover $90,000 fortheRonaldMcDonaldHouseCharities of Maryland?We'reproudtohavedonejust that!
The Huffman Family Brands 5th Annual Golf Tournament brought togethertheincredibleefforts of CalidaySchoolAgePrograms,CelebreeSchool, theHuffmanFamilyFoundation,andnumerous vendorsandpartnerstoraiseanimpressive $90,000!
Theevent wasawonderfuldayfilledwithnetworking, laughter,andaninspiringtestimonialfromanRMHC patient,allwhileenjoyingagreat dayof golf!After raising$62,000 in2023andnowhittingthe$90,000 markin2024,wecanonlyimaginewhat our fundraisinggoalwillbefor2025 staytuned!
We Believe in GivingBack
Treats For Troops: Celebree SchoolSpreadsSweetnessand Gratitude
At CelebreeSchool,fosteringkindnessandgiving backtoourcommunityisat theheart of what wedo Thismonth,ourCelebreeSchoolralliedtogetherfor TreatsforTroops,collectinganincredible2,116 piecesof candyandcreatingheartfelt cardstothank servicemembersfortheirdedication.Inpartnership withSoldiers?Angels,anorganizationthat supports military,veterans,andtheirfamilies,wesent packagesfilledwithHalloweentreatsandmessages of appreciationtothoseservingourcountry
Familiesat ourPerryHall,Frederick,Eldersburg,and Annapolisschools,alongwithourcorporateteam, embracedthespirit of giving.Childrenwere encouragedtosharesomeof theirHalloweencandy, learninghowsmallactsof kindnesscanhaveabig impact.Thesedonationswerepackagedand deliveredto Soldiers?Angels,whoensuredthey reachedsoldiersaroundtheworld
Thisinitiativehighlightedthevalueswestrivetoteach everydayat Celebree?kindness,community,and givingback.Thankyoutoeveryonewhocontributed tomakingTreatsforTroopsasweet success!
Celebree in the News
Fun Activities for Kids: Keeping Children Entertained at Home Today'sParent KristenMiller
Dependable Child Care You Can Rely On at Celebree School
CBS17
RichieHuffman,Allison Tsomos
8 Helpful Home Routines to Ensure Your Child?s Year-Long Success Today'sParent KristenMiller Is Your Child Ready to Read?Key Milestones to Watch For Parents.com KristenMiller
10 Quick Tips for GettingYour Kids Ready for School Fast
School is
Great Leaders Are Everyday Mentors
ForbesBusiness Council
RichieHuffman
Hours with David Meltzer #647 OfficeHourswithDavid Meltzer
We Believe in Spreadingthe Celebree Difference
SchoolOpenings
Clickeach photofor afull recap!
Celebree School of The Woodlands Creekside ErikandJackieMoral
Celebree School of Columbia-South JasonSkidmore
Celebree School of North Potomac Nishant GuptaandRanjuBhasin
Difference
Groundbreakings
Remembering
James Michael Gentry (Doc)
Celebree School of Stafford MoonheeandNamDoan
Celebree School of Northbrook MaggiePisarczykandMihirShah
Celebree School of Franklin-Cool Springs JennyandChrisStine
Celebree School of Thorndale India,Ron,andClarenceCarter
Celebree School of East Louisville BrittanyGentry
Fredericksburg/Stafford,VA
Boston,MA
Puneet and Mona Bhatia
Siddharth and Alison Parmar Boston,MA
Edward Freehart and Andrea Frink Denver,CO
Anand Patel,Kavita Amin, Ankur Rustgi, and Amrutha Balakrishnan
Thought Leadership
NurturingKindnessandEncouragingPositivePeer RelationshipsthroughConsciousDiscipline
HowtoTeachYourPreschoolerEmotionalIntelligence,Empathy,andAssertiveness
Teachingchildrenhowtomanageemotions,connect withothers,andexpressthemselvesrespectfullyis essentialfortheirsocialdevelopment.At CelebreeSchool,weembraceConsciousDiscipline,an evidence-basedapproachthat equipschildrenwiththesocial-emotionaltoolstheyneedtothrivein relationships.ByfocusingonemotionalIntelligence,empathy,andassertiveness,parentscanhelptheir childrenbuildpositivepeerconnections,navigatechallenges,anddeveloplifelongskillsformeaningful interactions Herearesomepracticalwaystonurturetheseabilitiesat homeandset yourchildonthepathto healthyfriendships
Practical Tips for BuildingPositive Peer Connections
Emotional Intelligence: TeachingChildren to Identify and Manage Their Feelings
Helpingyourchildrecognizeandmanageemotionsallowsthemtoexpressthemselvesinhealthywaysand preventsfrustrationfromturningintoconflict
1. Emotion Faces: Createfunemotioncardsordrawingswithyourchild.Thesevisualaidsmakeit easier forthemtonameandunderstandtheirfeelingsindifferent moments
2 CalmingTechniques: Teachyourchildtoolslikedeepbreathing,countingtoten,orsqueezingastress ballwhenemotionsrunhigh Theseskillshelpthemself-regulateandrespondthoughtfullyratherthan reactively
BuildingEmpathy: EncouragingCompassion and Understanding
Empathyhelpschildrenconnect withothersonadeeperlevelbyrecognizingandrespondingtoothers? emotions.Youcannurturethisskillthrougheverydayinteractions.
1 Perspective-TakingThrough Stories: Whilereadingbooksorwatchingshows,pausetoaskyourchild howacharactermight feel Thisactivitybroadenstheiremotionalawarenessandteachesthemtosee situationsfromdifferent viewpoints.
2. Actingwith Kindness: Encourageyourchildtoperformsmallactsof kindness,likesharingatoyor comfortingafriend.Positivereinforcement helpsthemassociatekindnesswithconnectionand belonging.
Assertive Communication: EmpoweringChildren to Speak Up Respectfully
Assertivenessteacheschildrentoexpresstheirneedsandfeelingsconfidentlywithout beingaggressive?an essentialskillforbuildinghealthyfriendships
1 ?I?Statements: Showyourchildhowtouse?I?statementstoexpressemotionsconstructively For example:?Ifeelsadwhenyoutakemytoy CanIhaveit back,please??Thishelpsthemcommunicate theirfeelingswithout blamingothers
2 Role-PlayingScenarios: Practicereal-lifesituations,likeaskingtojoinagameorsharingtoys,through role-play Thishelpsyourchildbuildconfidenceinadvocatingforthemselvesrespectfully
We Believe in Family Fun
AppleandCarrot Muffins
Madewithlotsofhealthyingredientssuchascarrots,apple,Greekyogurtandoats,thesemuffinsareanexcellent breakfastorafter-schoolsnacktofeedhungrykids!
Ingredients
¾cupwholemealflour
¾cupplainflour
½cuprolledoats
15tspbakingpowder
0 5tspbakingsoda
0 5tspgroundcinnamon
1mediumredapple,grated
2smallcarrots,grated
1cupGreekyogurt
? cupmilk
1largeegg
3tbsphoneyormaplesyrup
1tspvanilla
Instructions
1 Preheat theovento 350F(fanoven)
2. Inalargebowl,mixtogetherthewholemealflour,plainflour,rolled oats,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandcinnamon.
3 Next addthegratedappleandcarrot andmixagain
4. ToanotherbowlorjugaddtheGreekyogurt,milk,egg,honeyand vanillaandmixtogether
5 Addthewet ingredientstothedryingredientsandmixjust enoughto combineeverythingbut donot over-mix
6 Linea12holemuffintraywithmuffincases Irecommendusing siliconecasesbecausethesemuffinscontainlittlefat andsothey tendtosticktopapercases
7. Dividethemixturebetweenthemuffinscasesandthenbakeinthe ovenfor20-22minutesuntilaskewerinsertedinthemiddlecomes out clean.
8 Allowtocoolslightlyinthetraybeforeturningthemuffinsout ontoa wireracktocoolcompletely
Toreadmorevisit: https://wwwmyfussyeatercom/apple-carrot-greek-yogurt-muffins/
We Believe in Family Fun
BuildaFairyHousewithNaturalMaterials!
Gather Materials on a Nature Walk
Takeawalkthroughanearbypark,forest,oryourownbackyard.Askyourchildtocollect interesting materials?colorfulleaves,twigs,moss,pinecones,oracorns Alongtheway,talkabout howyoucan createtinydoors,beds,orpathways Thiswalkcandoubleasalessononthenaturalworldaround them.
Choose a Fairy House Location.
Oncebackfromyourwalk(orwhilestillinnature),findtheperfect spot tobuildyourfairyhouse Look forplacesneartreeroots,rocks,orstumps?somewheremagicalwhereafairymight liketolive.
Design and Build Your Fairy House.
Let yourchild?simaginationtakethelead Usesticksforwalls,leavesforaroof,acornsaslittlecups, andmossasabed.Encouragecreativity?there?snoright orwrongwaytomakeafairyhome!If needed,youcangentlybreaktwigsorusestringtohelpholdthingstogether
Add Special Touches.
Usesmallrockstomakeafairypathwayorarrangepineconestocreateafence Yourchildmight want toplacefeathersasfairypillowsoracorntopsasminiaturebowls.Thepossibilitiesareendless!
Leave It for the Fairies!
Oncefinished,leavethefairyhouseundisturbedtoseeif any"fairyvisitors"arrive If youcomeback tothespot later,youmight noticethingshaveshifted?asuresignthat afairyhasstoppedby!
WhyThisActivityisGreat:
Encourages Imagination:Childrencandiveinto storytellingbyimaginingthelivesof thefairieslivingin theirhouses!
Builds a Connection with Nature: Promotes appreciationfornaturalmaterialsandteachesrespect for theenvironment.
Fosters Fine Motor Skills: Handlingsmalltwigs,leaves, androckshelpsdevelopcoordinationanddexterity.
Promotes Family Bonding: Workingtogetherona creativeproject strengthensfamilyconnections
Photo and Inspiration: https://rediscoveredfamiliescom/fairy-houses/
Conscious Discipline Corner
EmpoweringYour Child Through Choices
HowtoTurn'No'intoCooperation
Whenyourchildsays"NO!"toarequest,it canbe frustrating But offeringtwopositivechoicescan turnresistanceintocooperation
Theideaissimple:childrenwant controlof their decisions,just likeadults Byofferingtwopositive choices,yougivethemasenseof controlwhile guidingthemtothedesiredoutcome
Usethissimpleformula:
?You have a choice.You can or .Which worksbest for you??
Forexample:
?Youcancleanuptheblocksorthecrayonsfirst. Whichisbestforyou??
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Hear what our Celebree Families are saying
CelebreeSchoolofBristow
CelebreeSchoolof Bristowisjust incredible Theyreallymakeyou feellikefamilyandtrulycareforyourchildasif it weretheirown. Thestaff andteachersareallsosweet andhavemademysonfeel sowelcome Weget adailyreport of howhe'sdoing(which includesafewphotos),what hedidthat day,howheate/napped andit providessomuchreassurance Theyalsodofuneventsfor thechildrenandtheirfamiliestoattend Ihighlyrecommendthis school!Everyonethereissowonderful.
CelebreeSchoolofHershey
Ourfamilyhasnothingbut wonderfulthingstosayabout thecare of ourtoddlerat Celebree!Wehavebeensoimpressedwiththe excellent careof ourchild Hehaslearnedsomuchsincestarting at Celebreeandweclearlyseethat teachers,theownerand management goaboveandbeyondtomakesurethekidsarewell caredfor Additionally,thecarehasbeenextremelyreliablewhich issoimportant toourfamily Thecommunicationand responsivenessaresuperbandverymuchappreciated.Would definitelyrecommendthisschooltootherfamiliesinthe community