Childcare Center News: October 2025

Director’s Message

Dear Child Care Center Families:

*** This is a reminder for all - the Child Care Center is closed Friday, October 10, 2025.

Thank you to all who donated to our teacher food/toiletry drive. Many items were collected and the teachers are truly thankful. We appreciate your help! Could you donate individually wrapped candy for our costume parage on October 30th? We would love to let the kids experience a safe and fun parade with treats for their treat bags. All donations can be dropped off in the front office.

Parent—Teacher Conferences will take place October 6-9, 2025. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside each classroom. Though an in-person meeting is recommended, phone call conferences will be offered/scheduled as well. For your information: class lesson plans are posted in each room for families to view at any time.

New Food Program enrollment forms will be emailed out to your email on file. Forms must be submitted electronically no later that October 13. Every family must complete this form, even if previously filled out, to count for 2025-2026. If you have questions, please speak with one of the administration team members.

Finally, on Thursday, October 30, the children will have their Costume Parade and Class Parties! Check with your child’s teacher for more details!

Thank you for letting us taking care of your amazing, creative, and bright children!

Blessings,
Ashley Abraham
CCC Director
(405) 341.2626

Dates to Remember

October 6 - 9: Parent—Teacher Conferences
October 10: Child Care Center CLOSED
October 13-24: “House Divide” Envelope Fundraiser
October 16-20: Edmond Public School’s Fall Break
October 22: Fall Picture Day; watch for more details coming soon
October 26: First Christian Church’s Family Fun-Fest @ 5 to 7 pm
October 27-31: Spirit Week— join us in the fun!
- Monday: House Divided! Wear your team favorite: Crimson or Orange!
- Tuesday: Hat Day! Wear your favorite hat!
- Wednesday: Socktober Day! Wear your crazy socks! UCO Pep Rally with UCO Cheer Team
- Thursday: Costume Parade Day! Wear your Halloween costume and show it off!
- Friday: Tailgate Day! Wear your team jersey or t-shirt!
October 30: Costume Parade and Class Parties

Join in the “House Divided” Envelope Fundraiser!

Are you Sooner Crimson or Cowboy Orange? Either way, it's time to show your school spirit and support our amazing daycare teachers! Next Month we're kicking off a fun OU vs. OSU "House Divided" Envelope Fundraiser, and we would like YOU to join in on the rivalry for a great cause! The week of October 13-24, we'll have 100 numbered envelopes, each labeled from $1 to $100. Choose any envelope (or more than one!) and place the exact dollar amount that matches the number on the envelope inside. (Ex. #10 = $10) Pick your team by pulling your envelope from either the OU or OSU collection. Turn filled envelopes in to the Administration Team, who will keep score of the winner! Let the friendly competition begin!

This fundraiser is our way to give back to teachers who give their all everyday by guiding, nurturing, and caring for your children with love and dedication. All proceeds will go towards staff appreciation efforts like staff birthdays, monthly meetings, and our Annual Christmas Dinner. Thank you!

Teacher of the Month

October’s Teacher of the Month for the First Christian Church Child Care Center is Rylie Garrett. She is currently the lead teacher in the Hearts Class.

Rylie has worked for the Child Care Center for a year and a half. She worked in childcare before coming to us and enjoys seeing little personalities develop and grow in children. Rylie demonstrates great classroom management skills by creating the weekly class lessons plans, completing student observations and submitting assessments on time as required for licensing.

Rylie is currently a Sophomore at the University of Central Oklahoma. She is double majoring in Forensics and Nursing. Rylie hopes to one day specialize in pediatric nursing and have forensic nursing as a second specialty. Congratulations Rylie!

Cooler Weather Clothing

As the temperatures begin to change, be sure that your children are dressed appropriately for the weather.

Happy Birthday!

Child Care Center Students: 
Oct 1 - Xitong Q
Oct 3 - Chloe C
Oct 7 - Margaux V, Sullivan
Oct 16 - Grayson A
Oct 17 - Evelyn C
Oct 18 - Karsten T
Oct 20 - Luka V
Oct 30 - Norah F

Child Care Center Staff:
Oct 3 - Jerneigh R
Oct 14 - Jennifer H
Oct 21 - Casie R
Oct 26 - Heather W

A Message from Children’s Ministry

FALL FAMILY FUN-FEST Coming Up!
Mark your calendar now for our 2025 Family Fun-fest, Sunday, October 26, from 5 to 7pm.

Get ready for an evening full of laughter, costumes, and community! From giant inflatables and carnival-style games to trunk-or-treat fun (cast your vote for the BEST trunk!), there is something for everyone at First Christian’s annual Fun-Fest! Add in music, dinner, candy, and the cutest kids in costumes, and you will not want to miss it.

This is more than a church event. It is a chance to invite friends and neighbors to experience the joy of being together in community! Grab your camp chairs, bring your crew, and come ready for BIG FUN.

Trunk Hosts and VOLUNTEERS are needed! Want to host a game at your trunk? You can also help serve dinner and S'MORES! Want to help? Sign—up at www.fccedmond.org/nextsteps to get plugged in.

ALSO—Bring items to help us support our BEDLAM Food Drive - choose your team, feed our community - Team Crimson or Team Orange! It’s time to represent! Food items donated support Project 66. Donate a food item (or two) for holiday meal prep, such as: canned pumpkin, canned sweet potatoes or StoveTop stuffing). Let’s fill the pantry shelves!

Blessings to all!
Jennifer Humphrey
Children’s Ministry Director

Closing Thought…

A scripture to read with your family this month about being brave: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid… for the Lord your God goes with you.” - Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV