Collective Kids Kickoff

On April 19th, in addition to child care (ages 0-5), we will begin offering kids programming during our Sunday night services for ages 6-11. This will be fun and interactive, with a values based focus worked into lots of play. This is a major undertaking and exciting new step for Collective. It not only means adding staff, and thereby extra-budgetary spending, but it means an added emphasis on the role of children in the Collective community, our services, and our shared life together. 

Though the lesson plans and topical values focus will shift with different seasons, series and weekly preparation, the following elements represent what will be standard for most Sunday nights at Collective Kids.  

WEEKLY ELEMENTS:

• Welcome and snack (Allergies accounted for)
  
• Read aloud and discussions
  
• Games
  
• Activity time (Usually meditation or yoga)
  
• Outside play (Fenced / locked playground on site)

MEET MARCIA:

Recently awarded "First-Year Teacher of The Year", Marcia Myers grew up in Rockville, MD and moved to Florida to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She graduated Stetson University, Summa Cum Laude, in 2013, was hired at Citrus Grove Elementary, and currently teaches 5th grade. She enjoys novels, performing on stage and playing video games. Marcia is Teaching & CPR Certified & Background Checked.

MEET THE TEAM:
In addition to the strengths Marcia brings as the weekly teacher, she has the support of an amazing volunteer team of Collective educators.  Sarah and Dave Joseph - educators at St. Barnabas Episcopal School, and Angela Young - Librarian at Citrus Grove Elementary, will help oversee Collective Kids and plan the seasonal emphases in cooperation with Marcia. 

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Thanks for asking! We do have some needs that you can help provide as we get ready to begin: 

• Crayons
  
• Glue
  
• Scissors (Safety)
  
• Additional craft supplies (or funds)
  
• Childrens books for a kids library (or funds)
  
• Snacks (non-perishable)
  

WHAT NOW?

1.  Show up  the 19th at 5PM. Meet Marcia & Check out Collective Kids
   
2. RSVP HERE to let us know you're coming, to ask any questions, and to inform us of any special needs and dietary restrictions.

And a special thanks to our devoted designer, Collective Kids branding mastermind, Clark Orr, for the beautiful new logo that perfectly captures the Collective Kids vibe.