THE SPRING BRUNCH - May 5, 2010

Our Spring Brunch is always a wonderful celebration! It will conclude another fun and successful season of MOPS. The morning will also give us a chance to say goodbye and celebrate our graduating moms, Lisa K. and Beth S.

Here's what you need to know:

* Bring a FOOD DISH to share, and a serving spoon with your name on it, please! (As always, if you are unable to bring food, we want YOU there more than your food!!)

* MOPPETS caregiver appreciation! The teachers LOVE to receive pictures or cards made and hand delivered by your children!

           Number of caregivers in each classroom:
           Nursery: 8
           1's class: 6
           2's class: 4
           2 1/2's class: 5
           3's class: 4
           4's class: 7
           5 & up: 6

* Book cart items need to be returned and marked off the check out list. If there is a book you would like to borrow for the summer, this can be arranged; simply let Stacy know.

* Register for MOPS of Park Chapel for 2010-2011! Early registration price is $21.95 until May 21, and $23.95 after that. In order to reserve your spot for next year, we must have both completed registration forms and your check payable to Park Chapel MOPS prior to August 1st! After August 1st, we will transition into open registration.

BIRTHDAY BAGS

This is such a neat way for moms & Moppets to give to the community!  Next meeting, April 7th, we will be assembling the bags to donate to the Hancock County Food Pantry.  Feel free to bring as much as you can or if you don't have any of this stuff on hand please don't fret, WE STILL WANT YOU TO COME TO MOPS without it!  What to bring if you are able:

• Cake mixes
• Icing
• Cake toppers
• leftover, unused plates, napkins, party hats & favors (YES, we want those three Bob the Builder napkins or two leftover princess blowers.  We will combine to make sure there is enough in each bag)
• new plates, napkins, etc. (Dollar stores are great places to find some of these)
• Gift Bags

 You can also bring a completed bag.  Maybe you can shop with your kids, as a family service project, and get everything you need for a child's birthday.  What a neat opportunity to talk with your older preschoolers about giving.  A complete bag would at minimum have a cake mix & icing.  It could also have 8 plates, napkins, party favors, etc.  Theme bags are of course fun (Colts, all pink, Thomas the Train, Princess, etc.).

  

If you have questions don't hesitate to ask Jennifer or Chera!

 Do you have a past birthday bag story to share?

Post it in the comment section.

JOIN US FOR CARD MAKING MNO!!!

Have you alphebetized your spice cabinet???

 Is the theme song to Wow Wow Wubbzy playing over and over in your head???

Did you shed a few tears when you found out MOPS was cancelled???

THEN YOU DESPERATELY NEED A
MOM'S NIGHT OUT!!!!

WHEN: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd at 7:00 pm
WHERE: SUSAN COLLINS
7428 EAST 500 NORTH
WHAT: CARD MAKING
WHY: BECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT!!!

We would love to have a great turnout! We'll be creating 3-4 cards and they will cost $1.00 each to make. We need to have an accurate count of ladies attending
so that we have enough supplies. However, if you are unable to RSVP, come anyway!  Please leave a comment if you are planning to attend or feel free to call Susan at 414-6047 to RSVP.
 

MOPS IS CANCELLED 2/16

BUMMER! Hope to see you next week at our MNO!

February 3 MOPS Meeting: Service Project

During our creative activities time at our February 3rd meeting we are going to assemble boxes for our service men and women that are currently deployed. Amy Yang’s (fellow MOPS mom) husband and the 5 men that are with him are our priority and if we can do more we will support those of Park Chapel that are also deployed. If anyone else in our group has immediate family currently deployed we would love to add them to our list!!

Boxes from USPS will be supplied and we are asking for all moms to bring as many items that they can to our Feb.3 meeting. We will pack as much in each box as we can, as it is a flat rate mailing fee no matter what the weight of the box. If you would like to donate for shipping just let us know!


Possible Items:
Inspirational letters or cards of well wishes,
baby wipes (soft packages for packing),

Yummy Stuff :
CHOCOLATE, candy, gum, mints
(this helps to pass the time on LONG all-night patrols,
individually wrapped candies are great!!) , salty snacks (individually wrapped crackers, reg. flavored Pringles,
flavored beef jerky other than original, etc.),
powered pre-sweetened drink mixes (like the tubes of
Crystal Lite and Power—type drinks to be added to their BORING bad tasting water)

Thanks so much for helping !
Questions? Contact Jennifer Sickels

Happy New Year 2010!!

It was GREAT to see you all at the last meeting, and we missed those of you that were not able to be there! We had a wonderful time of keeping comfy in our pjs, relaxing, and learning new tips to "renew" each day! Here are a few questions related to our topic that we wanted to post, and hopefully get a good discussion going! Can't wait to hear your great ideas!

1. What are some inexpensive things that you do to pamper yourself?

2. What are your favorite "relaxing" activities?

3. After hearing Mike (the personal trainer) do you have any new fitness or health goals for yourself?

Peace on Earth

Thank you all for a great Christmas Brunch. I hope it was a morning filled with conversation, good food, encouragement, and fun. From all of Steering we wish you a,
"MERRY CHRISTMAS!"

Thank you for bringing items for the silent auction and for bidding! We were able to raise $637, wow. When we think of the caregivers loving on our kids for two and a half hours we are just so grateful. Thank you for helping us thank them by being able to take them out to dinner.

Don't forget at the January 6th meeting you can wear your pajamas and come and enjoy a morning of renewing, education, and creating. "Beam Me Up, Scotty!" No makeup needed! Kiddos need to wear their regular clothes, no PJs. Remember, keep it "G" rated. We are looking for flannel, warm, and fuzzy!

Reminder, check out your handbook (folder) for our Weather Cancellation Policy.

Feel free to leave a comment and share a favorite Christmas tradition or recipe, or maybe how you are trying to have a more "peaceful" December, or even how your advent readings are going.

See you in 2010!