Wanamaker Early Learning Center

🎲 Don’t fold now! Deal yourself in to the Aces For Education Gala. 🎲

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Some students in the Bumblebees love watching foamy soap pile up on the floor or in their hands—totally normal sensory and cause-and-effect exploration! To support this, the teachers turned foaming soap bottles into a fun sensory activity tied to our “On the Move” theme. The children discovered they needed to stand to push harder and noticed how the spring inside moves up and down to make the soap come out. They also talked about how the spring in the bottle moved up and down to push the foam up and out. They worked on their problem solving skills, fine motor and gross skills! Sensory play + science in action! 🧼✨ #HomeOfTheTrailblazers #FutureFlashes #ProudToBeAFlash #IgnitingPurpose #WeAreFlashes

Be A Difference Maker: Certified Teacher Recruitment Fair
Can’t make it to the in-person fair? No problem! Please email ruth.massey@ftcsc.org to explore alternate accommodations.

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Thursday, February 12th is the #FTCSCWeLoveOurSchool
Dress in RED to celebrate! Post pictures using the hashtag #FTCSCWeLoveOurSchool
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We had a blast kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge at Wanamaker Early Learning Center! With help from this year’s Heart Heroes, we’re learning all about keeping our hearts healthy through movement, kindness, rest, and knowing when to ask for help. Visit http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=550947 or download the AHA Schools app to join the fun. Bonus: Students get a free wristband just for signing up!

The Foxes practiced the words go, slow, and stop today during circle time. Then they got to maneuver a train by using stop and go buttons. #HomeOfTheTrailblazers #FutureFlashes #ProudToBeAFlash #IgnitingPurpose #WeAreFlashes

Our school is a proud winner of the Kids Heart Challenge/American Heart Challenge grant! We are honored to be chosen for giving back and raising money for a great cause. Thank you, @AmericanHeart and @KidsHeartChallenge #KHCGrant This grant will be used to purchase items for outdoor play! #HomeOfTheTrailblazers #FutureFlashes #ProudToBeAFlash #IgnitingPurpose #WeAreFlashes

The Bears enjoyed Free Choice Friday! Even Ms. Beth had some fun with our superheroes. #HomeOfTheTrailblazers #FutureFlashes #ProudToBeAFlash #IgnitingPurpose #WeAreFlashes

Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?! Kids Heart Challenge is coming to Wanamaker Early Learning Center soon! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, help others and have fun. Get a head start by signing up today and join the NFL PLAY 60 Family Challenge by getting active together as a family for 60 minutes a day! We’re kicking off the Kids Heart Challenge on 2/2/2026! Be the first one at your school to sign up and start earning cool thank-you gifts! Visit our school page at http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=550947 or download the AHA Schools app!

🎉 2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!🎉 Sign your #FutureFlash up today!

✨NEW this year: Once enrollment and Kindergarten Screening are complete, students will receive a district-issued CHROMEBOOK for at-home use between now and the start of the school year, preloaded with the Waterford Early Learning Program, which focuses on math and literacy skills to help prepare for Kindergarten!!

👉 Visit www.ftcsc.org and click “Enroll Now”

🔹 Current families: "Re-Enrolling / Have Kids in FTCSC"
🔹 New families: "New to FTCSC"

We are excited to welcome our next generation of Flashes!

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SAVE THE DATE: Certified Teacher Recruitment Fair
Can’t make it to the in-person fair? No problem! Please email ruth.massey@ftcsc.org to explore alternate accommodations.

#WeAreFlashes
#IgnitingPurpose

Thursday, February 12th is the #FTCSCWeLoveOurSchool
Dress in RED to celebrate! Post pictures using the hashtag #FTCSCWeLoveOurSchool
#WeAreFlashes
#IgnitingPurpose

Hello WELC Families, I hope you have seen that FTCSC has changed the 2 hr delay, to an eLearning Day on 1/28/26 due to temperatures. This means K-12 students will not attend in-person school. All half-day preschool classes and Developmental Preschool at WELC are canceled for today. WELC will be OPEN for Full Day Programming at 8:30am. If you plan to drop your child off after 10:00 AM, please email Sarah Puckett at sarah.puckett@ftcsc.org so we can plan accordingly with staffing. **Please note we will open at 8:30am. ** No Breakfast is served today. All lunches and snacks are served at normal time. Refer to ParentSquare for the remote learning plan. Stay safe and warm, Nichole Webb and Sarah Puckett

Hello WELC families, You may have seen the district message that FTCSC will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow, January 28th. Our building will open at 8:30am for Full Day Programming. No breakfast will be served. We will plan to see our PM students this round. There will be NO AM PRESCHOOL. Stay Safe and Warm, Nichole Webb and Sarah Puckett

Due to the continuing impact of the snow in our area, we will be rescheduling our Dine-to-Donate with Chipotle. We will update everyone with the new date information when it is available. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay warm! -PTC

Good Evening WELC Families. You may have seen by now that FTCSC has declared a Virtual Learning Day on 1/27/26 due to the weather. All Half-Day Preschool classes, Developmental Preschool, and Full-day classes at WELC are canceled for tomorrow. WELC WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW, 1/27/26. Refer to ParentSquare for the remote learning plan. Please know this is not mandatory, but meant to be something fun and engaging that might keep your kiddo busy for a bit. Stay safe and warm, Nichole Webb and Sarah Puckett

December Waterford Superheroes #HomeOfTheTrailblazers #FutureFlashes #ProudToBeAFlash #IgnitingPurpose #WeAreFlashes

🥎 Now Registering for Softball! 🥎

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Due to inclement weather, FTCSC will cancel in-person instruction on Monday, January 26. Students will learn from home through a Synchronous Virtual Instruction Day.

Please check your ParentSquare app for additional information.

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Good Afternoon WELC Families. You may have seen by now that FTCSC has declared a Virtual Learning Day on 1/26/26 due to the weather. All Half-Day Preschool classes, Developmental Preschool, and Full-day classes at WELC are canceled for tomorrow. WELC WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW, 1/26/26. Refer to ParentSquare for your remote learning plan. Please know this is not mandatory, but meant to be something fun and engaging that might keep your kiddo busy for a bit. We will keep you posted on the outlook for Tuesday as soon as we get word. Stay safe and warm, Nichole Webb and Sarah Puckett