Howdy Families, I would like to introduce our new staff members Ariana and Erin. Both ladies come to us with a wealth of experience in Early Childhood education. We are excited to have them as part of CSCC family. As we enter the beautiful month of May, [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Summer Quesadillas Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Large plate Measuring cup Box grater Measuring spoons Skillet Heatproof spatula Serving plate [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! April brought a wave of excitement to the Children’s Centers as we celebrated the Week of the Young Child, embarked on Walk Across Texas, BGCC received National Recognition for two Certified Nature Explore Classrooms, and cheered on the CSCC graduates (with BGCC to follow suit in May). Week of [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! The theme for May seems to be CELEBRATE! Celebrate… our graduates! We have a lot to celebrate in May, not the least of which are 39 pre-kindergarten children who are excited to graduate! We hope you can join us on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 in Bethancourt [...]
We are excited to have new classroom teachers here at CSCC along with new student workers to support our classrooms. Our new student workers will start next week. Their role will be to support our teaching staff and step in for teachers when they are absent. In addition, we are in the process of [...]
Howdy Families!There is so much going on it is hard to keep up with it all; everyone at BGCC has been very busy! With the spring weather, if the children are not Walking Across Texas, they are prepping garden beds for spring planting. If they are not creating masterpieces in their classrooms, [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Chilled Pea Soup with Mint Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large pot with lid Measuring [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! There are many exciting things happening this spring at the Children’s Centers. We kick off spring with professional development, new menus, Week of the Young Child, and graduation! As a reminder, BGCC graduation is Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m. at Bethancourt Ballroom in the MSC. CSCC graduation is [...]
Center Spotlight: Ms. Kim Hodge This month we are shining the spotlight on CSCC’s new instructional coach, Ms. Kim Hodge. We enjoyed having Mrs. Krista Van De Flier working alongside us and truly appreciate all of her dedication to CSCC. Mrs. Krista will continue working with our teaching staff and [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Rainbow Kabobs Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Bamboo skewers Ingredients purple grapes blueberries kiwis, [...]
Center Spotlight: Kitchen Assistants The third week of March is National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week. The CACFP brings healthy food to children and adults across the nation in childcare centers, homes and afterschool programs. Our goal at BGCC is to provide nutritious meals to children that [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! The Children’s Centers have been busy Walking Across Texas and growing professionally. On February 17, the Children’s Centers hosted professional development for approximately 40 student employees. Kim Hodge, Instructional Coach, presented on Assessing My Emotional Intelligence. To learn more about our new Instructional Coach see CSCC’s Center Spotlight. Texas [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Fish Tacos Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Medium Bowl Large nonstick skillet Heatproof [...]
Center Spotlight: A Huge Milestone for Mrs. Martey Mrs. Martey is an original employee of the Texas A&M University Children’s Center (now known as the Becky Gates Children’s Center). For 23 out of the 25 years, she has been a toddler teacher working in the Toddler 2 wing. Martey is [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! The children settled back into learning quickly after the winter break. Classrooms have been exploring projects including winter animals, insects, artists, and friendship. The ice and snow followed by many days of rain provided opportunities for dance parties in the classroom, extra time with the STEM materials in the [...]
Center Spotlight: Welcoming 2024 We are here to welcome another year! It is very exciting to see what the future has in store for us. We thought it would be fun to hear from some of our PreK students about their favorite moments of 2023 and what they are excited [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! Happy New Year! The new year provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. Many wonderful things happened at Texas A&M University in 2023 related to early childhood education and we are excited for what the future holds. In addition to the purchase of [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Spinach Frittata Muffins Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Box grater Medium-sized bowl Fork or whisk [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! As we prepare to close out 2023, we wanted to reflect on the year and the many things we have to be grateful for at Becky Gates Children’s Center. Take a moment to read the Center Spotlight which highlights many of the special events from 2023. Much excitement is [...]
Center Spotlight: A Year in Review Wow, we cannot believe we made it around the sun another year, and what an eventful year it has been! We welcomed new families, celebrated holidays and special days making many wonderful memories along the way. This time of year, we enjoy looking back [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Chewy No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Measuring spoons Medium-sized microwave-safe bowl Measuring cup Spoon, for stirring Tablespoon Baking [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! Wow! The month of October was busy at BGCC! A tremendous amount of planning went into professional development, a visit from the Dean’s Development Council from the School of Education and Human Development, and the 25th Anniversary Celebration. While many involved in the planning of these events were feeling [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Roasted Acorn Squash Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup 9 x 13-inch [...]
Center Spotlight: Learning About Liz As the administrative coordinator at BGCC since 2022, Liz Schulze knew she found her passion at Texas A&M. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication. In her role as administrative coordinator, she hopes to continue building [...]
Center Spotlight: Healthy Eating The Becky Gates Children’s Center participates in a federal program, Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), that provides monthly reimbursement for healthy meals and snacks that are served to children and adults. This program works to provide nutritious meals to children which helps each child [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! This is a favorite time of year where the weather cools off a little, the leaves slowly begin to change, and we begin to feel renewed. The children have developed attachment bonds and strong relationships with their teachers allowing them to explore more freely. It is exciting to witness [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Pumpkin Biscuits Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Baking sheet Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large bowl Box grater Small bowl Large spoon [...]
Center Spotlight: Our Dedicated Directors Erica found her way to Aggieland seven years ago. Prior to joining Texas A&M University, she was raised in Missouri. She earned her Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from New Mexico State University. Erica is [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! We are happy to see returning families and welcome new families this fall semester! The children are beginning to acclimate to their new environments and build strong relationships with their teachers and peers. With the start of a new year, we have many fun events planned throughout the semester. [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Pizza Sliders Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium Bowl Large spoon Large [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! This month we say goodbye to the summer semester and hello to the fall semester! We wish our kindergartners all the best in school and welcome our new families joining us! This fall we have a lot of fun events planned. In August, we have New Family Orientation, Meet [...]
Center Spotlight: Cheers to 25 Years!! The Becky Gates Children’s Center is turning 25 this month and we will be celebrating in October! Save the date for October 27, 2023! The Texas A&M Children’s Center was established in 1998 as a university childcare program serving 158 young children. Today, the [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Overnight Oats with Blueberries Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Measuring cups Measuring spoons 2 jars with tight-fitting lids Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned [...]
Center Spotlight: Mrs. Andrea & Mrs. Kay Mrs. Andrea Powers will retire from the Becky Gates Children’s Center on August 31, 2023 after 25 years of service. Mrs. Andrea knew from a young age that she would pursue a career in teaching through babysitting and her passion of working with [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! Although it feels as though summer just began, it is unfortunately already coming to an end. This month we say goodbye to our school agers, and we also say goodbye to two of our beloved teachers: Mrs. Kay, 16 years of selfless service, and Mrs. Andrea, 25 years of [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Watermelon Juice with Lime Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Blender (adult needed) 4 [...]
Center Spotlight: Summer School Age Program A summer program was initiated at the Becky Gates Children’s Center during Covid to provide care for school age children. There has been a continued interest from students, faculty and staff so we have continued to offer this program. This summer we have an [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! Welcome new and returning families joining us this summer! We look forward to another great summer full of fun and exciting activities like splash and messy art days! We are excited to have our school age children back for the summer. Our summer school age program is led by [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Summery Grain Salad Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium pot with [...]
Center Spotlight: Graduation! It is time to Celebrate!! The month of May is a busy and exciting time at Becky Gates Children’s Center, and we have much to celebrate! With pre-K graduation coming up, we decided to ask a few of our graduates what it means to graduate. A [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! May is a time for celebrations, and we have a lot to celebrate around here! We have 38 pre-kindergartners who will graduate in May, and we know they are going to ROCK kindergarten! We’ve also had a lot of parents excitedly walk in saying, “I PASSED!” We love sharing [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Snappy Edamame Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Medium pot with lid Pot holders Colander or strainer Measuring cups Measuring spoons Serving [...]
Center Spotlight: Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! This month, classrooms will begin the Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! (LGEG) Junior Master Gardener program - a hands-on, evidence-based, and academically rich curriculum that is designed to improve the health and wellness of our children, families, and the entire school community. This [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: YOUR-WAY DEVILED EGGS Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Small bowl Measuring spoons Fork Plate 2 [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! In March, we celebrated National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week. The Becky Gates Children’s Center remains committed to providing the highest quality meals, nutritional education and physical development for our children. Research proves that good nutrition in young children not only contributes to their physical growth, [...]
