Monday, April 1, 2013

Mountain View

See below for classes at our TWO Mountain View Centers. Note: the Escuela FRC is partially funded by the City of Mountain View and is for Mountain View Residents only.





Mercy Street FRC Classes:
For a complete description of our classes, go here
Please register with The Mercy St FRC, at mercystreetfrc@gmail.com, or by calling 650-967-4813



New/Limited Time Classes & Events

How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children Book Group (Spanish)
DateMonday, April 1 (Usually the first Monday of every month)
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Address: MOVED TO ESCUELA FRC (260 Escuela Avenue behind the Senior Center)
Notes: Monthly Group to review the book “Cómo Criar Niños Emocionalmente Sanos.” Book provided. Childcare provided with advance registration. Want one in English? Talk to staff about how you might be able to start your own. Please register.

Cafecito Mother’s Group
DateCANCELED in April.
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
Notes: Resumes May 3

Family Day Arts Enrichment
DateSaturday, April 20
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
Notes: Show dad or other family members what you do in our center. The projects are focused on family and appropriate bonding. Please register.

Please register with The Mercy St FRC, at mercystreetfrc@gmail.com, or by calling 650-967-4813


Ongoing Classes at Mercy Street FRC

Play & Learn (English)
Led by Volunteers Sharmila, Yuko and Leslie
DateMondays
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: This class is first come, first served for the first 15 children/30 people (due to the classroom size, for safety reasons). Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early (or 30 to secure a spot) – it will most likely fill each week. If you arrive before 10am and do not get a spot, you will receive priority entrance for the next week if you arrive before 10 the following week. (Limit 5 for priority entrance). English with Japanese available. 

Play & Learn (English)
Led by Volunteers Tracy and Tomoko
DateTuesdays 
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am                                 
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 children / 30 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.

Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Yadira Rios
DateWednesdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00 pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 children / 30 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.

Play & Learn (Japanese)
Led by Volunteers Yuko, Chikako, & Leslie
DateFridays
Time: 10:15am - 11:45 am
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 children / 30 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. In Japanese with English available. All are welcome.
 
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ESCUELA FRC Classes:

How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children Book Group (Spanish)
DateMonday, April 1 (Usually the first Monday of every month)
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Address: MOVED TO ESCUELA FRC (260 Escuela Avenue behind the Senior Center)
Notes: Monthly Group to review the book “Cómo Criar Niños Emocionalmente Sanos.” Book provided. Childcare provided with advance registration. Want one in English? Talk to staff about how you might be able to start your own. Please register.

Ready for Kindergarten Class (Spanish)
Led by Yadira Rios and Guadalupe Romo
DateTuesdays March 5-June 25 (10 weeks)
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes: Class is full.

Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors)
DatesApril 4-May 11 (6 weeks)
Time: 9:45am – 12:00pm
Address: 260 Escuela, Mountain View
Notes: Childcare provided, Space is limited to the first 10 families. Please register.

All Play & Learn classes below are currently ongoing and no registration is required. Questions? Call 650-967-4813. This FRC is partially funded by the City of Mountain View. Classes at Escuela FRC are for Mountain View residents only.


Play & Learn (English)
Led by Volunteers Einat & Iris
DateMondays
Time: 3:45pm – 5:15pm
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes:  No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.

Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Volunteer Alma
DateWednesdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. Spanish speaking families only. NEW: During snack time and the art project, Ana Moreno is presenting material from Positive Parenting Practices to the parents.

Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Volunteer Margarita and Staff Ana Moreno
DateThursdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. Spanish speaking families only.

Sunnyvale




Play & Learn (English)
Led by Hadas Keppel
Date: Tuesdays (ongoing)
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Address: 645 W Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 8 families / 16 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.

Spring Planting Party
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Address: 730 East Homestead, Sunnyvale, CA
Notes: Come and enjoy some outside play time with stories, songs and crafts about spring, gardening and healthy foods. Then kids get a chance to plant something in our garden. Wear sun protection and closed toed shoes. Dress for messy. Please RSVP (for either location/event) by calling 650-967-4813 or Mercystreetfrc@gmail.com or RSVP online by clicking (here).







Volunteer Corner

Volunteer Quote of the Month



"Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud." --Helen Dyer


UPCOMING Volunteer Meeting / Training
  • April Volunteer Meeting/Training is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2013.
    • Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
    • Location: Mercy Street FRC - 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
    • If you would like to attend, please send Nancy an email at nancydoan5@gmail.com 
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Training Opportunities
  • Zumba Committee
    • We are looking for Volunteers who can commit to helping us with Zumba registration/check-ins every Wednesday evenings for about 1 hour. Afterwards, volunteers can participate in the Zumba party for free.
    • For more information, please send Nancy an email at nancydoan5@gmail.com
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  • More training opportunities avaliabile
    • For more information, please send Nancy an email at nancydoan5@gmail.com 


 Volunteer Update

During our March Volunteer Meeting, we had staff member Brandy Vanderheiden come and present to the group on the importance of Oral Health in young children.
Upcoming fundraising event for our centers was announced in the meeting. For more information on our fundraising event please send an email to mercystreetfrc@gmail.com with subject line "Fundraising Event". We hope to sell 500 raffle tickets!
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If you have some time to help us with April's outreach events, please let Nancy know. Online link for upcoming outreach events (link is visible for volunteers who have signed up with Nancy. To have access to the link, please email Nancy at nancydoan5@gmail.com)











For additional information, please contact Nancy Doan, Volunteer Coordinator: nancydoan5@gmail.com or (650) 967-4813