Summer is approaching quickly and we are excited for all the events we have to wrap up the semester! Read more to stay updated on all of our April events!

School Age Summer Program

We still have a few openings for children who have completed 1st-4th grades. If you know of anyone who is looking for a school age summer program, send them our way. They do have to be affiliated with Texas A&M University. Contact Liz for more information!

Week of the Young Child 2022

WHEREAS: The first years of a child’s life are the period of the most rapid brain development and lay the foundation for all future learning. Children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional, and language and literacy development are built on a foundation of children’s positive interactions with adults, peers, and their environment. High–quality early childhood programs provide important benefits to children, families and our state and national economies.

WHEREAS: High–quality early childhood education depends on high–quality early childhood educators who ensure that children, supported by families, have the early experiences they need for a strong foundation.

AND WHEREAS WE CELEBRATE: The 51st Anniversary of the WOYC so that we can continue to recognize and advance the early childhood education profession.

Therefore, be it resolved that the Becky Gates Children’s Center does hereby proclaim April 4/8 as the Week of the Young Child, and does hereby recognize that when our society invests in educators, we also invest in children and families.

BGCC and individual classrooms have many activities planned for the week:

• Music Monday: Ms. Alexia will return to do music with Ms. Mikayla!
• Tasty Tuesday: Ms. Edwinna will have food samples for you to try at the end of the day!
• Work Together Wednesday: The Electric Aggie Bus will be here for the children to explore!
• Artsy Thursday: Painting rocks in the front lobby to go on our playground!
• Family Friday: Families are invited to participate in their child’s afternoon outdoor time!

National Student Employment Week April 4 – 8, 2022

Each year colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of the student employee experience during National Student Employment Week. Student employment offers students career-enhancing opportunities, the ability to develop skills relevant in any career, and better preparation for the job market upon graduation.

On their campuses and throughout their communities, student employees perform invaluable services with enthusiasm, dedication, and initiative. Indeed, most schools and surrounding businesses depend on the contributions of this reliable workforce for the efficient operation of the campus and community.

Each year Texas A&M University celebrates National Student Employment Week during the second full week of April. National Student Employment Week enables us to recognize and thank Texas A&M students for the contributions they make as employees to the University and the Bryan/College Station community.

Join us in celebrating and thanking our student workers! Feel free to send a note on how much you appreciate them and what they do for you child!

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is April 4 – 8 in the Multipurpose Building. The Book Fair will be open from 4-5:30 p.m. Be sure to check out your child’s classroom wish list!

Conferences

Family conferences will begin April 11 and go through April 27. Look for an email from your child’s teacher in how to sign-up. We highly encourage everyone to take this wonderful opportunity to have personal time with your child’s teacher. The teachers work hard observing, documenting, and assessing the children and look forward to sharing this information with you. If you cannot attend the day your teacher is available, please let them know and another time will be scheduled.

Pre-K Graduation Ceremony

Behind the Scenes with Edwinna Ferguson

Check out this article about our very own kitchen manager, Mrs. Edwinna. In this behind the scenes story by the Division of Student Affairs, she shares her story and experiences working at Becky Gates Children’s Center.

Loose Parts Collection

To continue our Loose Parts initiative for our classroom collections, for the month of April we will collect bottle caps and corks (milk jug lids, soda tabs, etc.) There is a basket in the front lobby where you can drop off any donations.