MEMBERSHIP REMINDER MEMBERSHIP REMINDER

The Solon Early Childhood
PTA Newsletter: www.secpta.net
The Solon Early Childhood PTA is a unit of the Ohio Parent Teacher Association (PTA), organized for the parents of preschool
age children (birth-5) regardless of what school the child will attend. Expectant parents are also welcome.
We always welcome new members from Solon and the surrounding communities. If you are the parent of a preschool age
child or infant, weREMINDER!!
have something for you!
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP REMINDER
Don’t forget to RENEW your membership for the 2016-2017 year!
Membership MUST be renewed BEFORE any sign-ups can occur (field trips, outings, sports, etc.), so
renew today and continue the fun! Membership can be renewed at www.secpta.net, via paper form
through the mail, or in person at our General Meeting. Have questions? Please e-mail us at
membership@secpta.net.
Notes from the SECPTA President:
Thank you so much to the 75 members of SECPTA who came to our first meeting! We loved seeing familiar faces and
meeting so many newcomers. Our revamped sign-up procedures gave everyone the chance to experience something
new. I want to thank all the Board and Committee Members who jumped in wherever they were needed. Also,
thank you to the entire organization for your patience and grace as we work out the kinks of this new process.
Looking ahead, we have some great events and opportunities coming your way. As you read through the Newsletter,
you will see information for all of our outings in October. This does not mean that it’s too late to sign up for
September events. We know families of young children are busy, so we like to give you plenty of time to get things
on the calendar. Speaking of your calendar, we hope you’ll fill it with all that SECPTA has to offer.
Tina
president@secpta.net
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
General Meetings
Adult Outings
Halloween Party/Boo Grams
Coffee Club/Cooking Club
Fitness
Service
Picnic Pals/New Members
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p. 5
p. 6
p. 7-8
p. 10
p. 11
Playgroups/Book Club
Field Trips
Boo Grams Form
Membership Form
Playgroup Form
Field Trip Sign-Up Form
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p. 14-20
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p. 26
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SECPTA GENERAL MEETINGS
SECPTA general meetings are held once each month and are a place to socialize, build community,
learn, and meet new people. The meetings are open to the public, free of charge and do not
require an RSVP. Complimentary child care and dinner are offered at every meeting. If you have
any questions, please feel free to e-mail us; otherwise we're looking forward to getting to know
you at one of our general meetings!
Kristen C, VP of Programs and Alice R, Chair of Programs
programs@secpta.net
September’s General Meeting and Program:
PARENTING ROUDTALBE – SCARY PLACES AND EVENTS
MONDAY, September 26th at 6:15 pm
Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway
Join us for a parenting roundtable geared towards discussing ‘scary stuff’ with our children.
Topics will include awareness, respecting and responding to child discomfort, media influence,
and how to prepare for the inevitable (fire drills, safety drills, scary people, and events).
The presentation will be led by Shari Nacson, a freelance editor and clinical social worker in
private practice, specializing in child and adolescent psychotherapy; parent guidance; and
consultation.
Schedule:
6:15 pm
6:30 pm
6:45 pm
7:45 pm
Arrival, sign-ups, refreshments
Business meeting
Roundtable discussion begins
Check out, meeting adjourns
All general meetings include complimentary child care in a room immediately adjacent to
the meeting, as well as dinner.
SAVE THE DATE!
“Self Defense” by John Michaels
October General Meeting on Tuesday, October 25th at 6:15 pm
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NEW SIGN-UP PROCEDURE FOR GENERAL MEETINGS
LOVE all that SECPTA has to offer each month, but dislike WAITING IN LINE to sign up?
implementing a NEW and IMPROVED process:
No worries! We are
1. We will collect and number your Field Trip Sign-Up Sheet at 6:15 pm.
2. Instead of waiting in a long line, you can visit other tables to sign up for Membership, Adult Outings,
Sports, Fitness, and Cooking Club.
3. While you’re enjoying the Business Meeting and Guest Speaker, we’ll process all your sign-up
requests.
4. At the end of the meeting, three lines will open up for payment. You can write one check or pay
cash for all the great activities you will be attending.
5. If you are unable to stay to pay, we will provide you with an addressed envelope to make mailing in
your payment easy-breezy.
We hope all of you will be as excited about this change as we are! Looking forward to
seeing you at our next General Meeting in September!
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OCTOBER ADULT OUTINGS
MOMS OUTING
Join the MOMS of SECPTA as we make some SPOOKTACULAR
HALLOWEEN ART! We will be heading to Wild Lily Art Studio in Twinsburg
on Thursday, October 13th at 7:00 pm. This event costs only $30 for members
and includes all of the necessary supplies. Feel free to bring your favorite adult
beverage for this evening of fun!
E-mail Stephanie at recordingsecretary@secpta.net with questions.
DADS OUTING
SECPTA DADS will be venturing to FootGolf at Shawnee Hills in Bedford on Saturday, October 1st at
2:00 pm for an athletic adventure! If you have never heard of FootGolf, it is soccer and golf
COMBINED! You kick a soccer ball over 18 holes but follow the rules
of golf. The outing is just $10 for 18 holes. You can bring your own
ball or rent one for $6. Teams are up to 6 people and do not need to
be formed prior to attendance. Games last about an hour and a half.
Please wear tennis shoes and proper attire. NO CLEATS! Interested?
E-mail Justine at advertising@secpta.net.
Check out their website for more information:
http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Main/Recreation/FootGolf-23.aspx
SAVE THE DATE
SECPTA is hosting an adult Halloween Outing on Friday, October 7th. Specific details are to
be determined, but we are looking into group rates for Haunted Houses or Ghost Tours.
Tours
We’ll need as many SECPTA friends as possible in order to not be spooked out!
Have any suggestions based on experience or word of mouth? E-mail parties@secpta.net.
…AND DON’T FORGET THESE SEPTEMBER ADULT OUTINGS:
On SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, the Couples of SECPTA will be having a Cookout!
On Thursday, September 29th, the Dads of SECPTA will be going to Escape Hunt Cleveland!
Cleveland
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SECPTA 2016 Halloween Party
--New Outdoor Venue-Friday, October 21st
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Big Red Barn
Liberty Road, Twinsburg
Inclement weather location: Parkside School, Solon
Dress IN COSTUME (if you wish) and join us for dinner, a bonfire (roasting
SMORES), and various forms of entertainment!
RSVP at the September General Meeting or via Sign up Genius here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E48A8AF2FA3FB6-2016
If you have interest in helping with the event, please e-mail us at parties@secpta.net.
Danielle Violette and Marie Soha
SECPTA BOO Grams are Baaaaack!
What’s a BOO Gram?
BOO Grams are a fun, treat-filled bag of goodies (candy and snacks, stickers,
small toys, and other fun stuff) that you, a friend, or family member can order for your kids! They are
personalized with each child’s name and will be delivered to their doorstep the week before Halloween as a
special surprise!
Who can order BOO Grams?
Anyone! You don’t have to be a SECPTA
member to order Boo Grams and neither does the child. We only ask that the
recipients live in Solon, Glenwillow, Twinsburg, Aurora, Reminderville,
Macedonia, or the Chagrin Falls area.
How much are they?
Only $5 per BOO Gram! This is a SECPTA fundraiser
so all proceeds go back into the organization. Cash and checks made payable to
SECPTA will be accepted.
How do I order them?
Please print and fill out the BOO Gram form near the end of the newsletter.
You’ll need to print separate forms for BOO Grams going to different addresses. Please turn in the forms
and payment at the September General Meeting, soccer games, the Children’s Halloween Party on Friday,
October 21st, or mail to Janet Kucinic at 7500 Willow Street, Solon, OH, 44139. The deadline is Friday,
October 21st.
Any questions, please e-mail Janet at waysandmeans@secpta.net.
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SECPTA’s Coffee Club:
It’s time to soar with SECPTA Coffee Club! Join us for our first play date
and travel with us “Up, Up, and Away” as we set sail for a great new
year with our SECPTA friends.
Coffee club is a free way for you to meet other parents while you enjoy coffee and
conversation and your children play together.
First Coffee Club of the year:
Where:
When:
Time:
Michelle Petitti’s home
2037 Parkview Drive, Twinsburg
Thursday, September 22nd
9:30 – 11:30 am
Food and drinks will be provided. There will also be a balloon enthusiast to
make balloon creations for your little ones!
Then in October it’s Trick or Treat! Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Coffee Club.
Club Dress in your
Halloween best and share in some spooky fun with your SECPTA pals! There will be lots of crafts, activities, and
ghoulish food so come hungry and ready to play!
Where: Julianne Ella’s home
7000 Longview Drive, Solon
When:
Friday, October 21st
Time:
9:30 – 11:30 am
To RSVP, please send Michelle your name and your children's names and ages to coffeeclub@secpta.net.
Save the date for the NOVEMBER Coffee Club play date:
Tuesday, November 15th at Kristen Cash’s house in Solon
COOKING CLUB
Meal Swap
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th at 4:00 pm
Is meal planning stressing you out? Do you want to have 6 meals ready
to go? Then it is time for a meal swap! Participants will be put in
groups of 6, and the group will share in advance which meal they will
prepare. You keep 1 and swap 5 with the people in your group. Meals
should be made to serve 5 people. Each dish should be a main dish
with meat. Meals should be packaged in freezer bags or disposable
casserole dishes. E-mail Emily at cookingclub@secpta.net by
September 11th to sign up!
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FITNESS
CARDIO & STRENGTH INTERVAL
Join us on SATURDAY MORNINGS throughout the year, where personal trainer/fitness instructor CHRISTINE HALES
will take us through a challenging workout. Her CARDIO INTERVAL class alternates intervals of strength training and
cardio bursts. This intense, yet easy to follow class, targets every muscle group and burns many calories. She is
wonderful at offering modifications throughout the entire class to meet each individual’s needs and levels!
When:
Where:
Cost:
Saturday, October 8th, 22nd, and 29th
8:00 – 9:00 am
Pioneer Preschool Gym
$5 each session/person
*You still have time to sign up for these classes in September on the 10th, 17th, and 24th!
Also kicking off this month will be Christine’s 6-week FITNESS CHALLENGE! A huge success last year, this challenge
will be sure to help you meet your individual fitness and health goals. See the next page for more details!
OASIS YOGA + FITNESS – YOGA & TRX
OASIS YOGA + FITNESS combines the powerful benefits of yoga with spinning and the TRX system to yield full body
strength and wellness. They are excited to put on a special class for SECPTA where we will utilize our bodyweight with
TRX which will promote strength, stability, and balance. This will be followed by gentle vinyasa yoga where we will be
led through a series of poses to promote flexibility and healing. This class is geared to all levels.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Sunday, October 2nd
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Oasis Yoga + Fitness, Solon
$5/person
WALKING PROGRAM
Let’s enjoy the beautiful fall mornings outdoors and get our workout in at the same time. Join SECPTA WALKING
GROUP once a week at various paved paths in the area where we will motivate each other on a brisk walk. Whether
you are alone or with your little ones, it will be a sure way to get in a good workout all while having fun. Kids can even
enjoy a pit stop at the nearby playground before or after the walk!
When: Thursday, October 6th – 9:15 am @ Sunny Lake Park, Aurora
Tuesday, October 11th – 9:15 am @ S. Chagrin Reservation, Solon
Wednesday, October 19th – 9:15 am @ Liberty Park, Twinsburg
Tuesday, October 25th – 9:15 am @ Frohing Meadows, Chagrin Falls
Cost:
FREE
*You can still sign up for the Stroller Strides class on Wednesday, September 14th!
BARRE3
Barre3 is opening very soon! The studio will offer fitness classes inspired by ballet barre, yoga, and Pilates. This full
body workout, designed for all levels, will tone and strengthen your muscles, increase your heart rate, and will build
total body strength. SECPTA Fitness will be offering a monthly Barre3 class once the studio opens in October. Please
stayed tuned for the exact date and time in October as it becomes available!
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6 Week Fitness and Lifestyle Challenge
As a part of SECPTA Fitness this year, we are offering a 6 Week Fitness and Lifestyle Challenge to
members. The challenge was created by Christine Hales, a SECPTA Alum, and ACE certified personal
trainer and health coach. It is designed to encourage healthy lifestyle habits--and includes exercise,
nutrition, and well-being/self-awareness guidance. The program can be done on your own and will
provide you with the structure, support, and accountability many of us need to stay on track.
The Challenge will be led by Christine and includes the following:
• A fitness assessment at the beginning of the program plus final measurements upon completion of
the challenge. Includes measurements of weight, body fat, BMI, and hip to waist measurements.
Assessments are optional, but encouraged.
• Setting individual SMART goals and establishing readiness to change behaviors.
• 3 group fitness workouts included throughout the challenge. (October 8th, October 22nd, and
November 12th)
• 6 trainer designed weekly workouts to keep. Workouts are progressive with necessary
modifications.
• Weekly challenges (nutrition, physical, and well-being/self-awareness components).
• Private Facebook group for additional coaching, support, and accountability. In addition,
informative health articles and recipes will be shared.
• Answering individual questions that come up during the challenge/providing feedback, support and
assistance with nutrition tracking.
• Whole team of people supporting you every day!
The cost is $79 for the 6 week program.
If you are serious about making some changes in your life and are interested in participating, please e-mail
fitness@secpta.net or sign up at the September General Meeting. The sign-up deadline is Saturday,
October 1st. This challenge will kick-off on Saturday, October 8th! It is going to be a great opportunity to
make some healthy differences at the start of fall!
Sign-ups for all fitness classes will take place at the monthly General Meeting. For questions,
or to sign up after the meeting, please e-mail fitness@secpta.net. A 24-hour cancellation
policy applies for all fitness classes to receive credit.
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Fostering a love of dance and exercise via accessible,
affordable, community-based programming.
Parent/Child Dance - Tumble - Ballet - Hip Hop - Line
Dance - Birthday Parties and School/Aftercare
Programs
Locations: Beachwood, Mayfield Village, Orange and
South Euclid/Lyndhurst
Phone: 800-734-1545
Web: www.communitiesinmotioncleveland.com
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SECPTA SERVICE INFO
A very special THANK YOU to all our families that participated
in the summer lemonade stands. We are proud to say that over
$120 was raised for Project Night Night and over $210 was
raised for the Geauga Humane Society. There are many children
and animals that will benefit greatly from the donations!
Upcoming Event:
If you were unable to host a lemonade stand, don’t worry! We
have another service opportunity coming up in October. We will
be “Adopting-A-Platoon” which is currently stationed in the
Middle East. SECPTA families will be able to choose from 25
active soldiers, shop for items on their wish list, and send off a
care package in the mail. Not only that, we will be able to follow
their journey until they are home again in June. If you would like
more information on how to explain the following to your child:
needs/wants, freedom, our military and what they do for us to protect our freedom; please check
out the resources below. We will launch this new service project at the October General Meeting,
so be on the lookout for more info.
WEBSITES:
http://www.icanteachmychild.com/teaching-children-the-difference-between-wants-and-needs/
http://schoolmediainteractive.com/view/object/clip/3EEFF062A8AB36FFC6EBE73DDB5AD315
http://militarykidsconnect.dcoe.mil/kids/games
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/war-iraq/lesson_helper/pdfs/militaryquestions.pdf
http://www.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Military
BOOKS:
http://www.booksformilitarychildren.info/PictureBooks.html
CARE PACKAGE IDEAS:
https://www.pinterest.com/militaryavenue/care-package-ideas/
https://thefuntimesguide.com/2005/09/soldierpackages.php#gsc.tab=0
http://www.military.com/deployment/what-to-send-someone-who-is-deployed.html
http://www.themilitarywifeandmom.com/awesome-military-care-package-ideas/
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PICNIC PALS
It was wonderful seeing so many of you out having fun at the parks with Picnic Pals this
summer! I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Justine Kwaczek, Jenny Ridings, Kristen Cash,
Karolina Buckley, Marlee Chase, Mary Kaplar-Ormiston, Tiffany Rybak, Lydia Kruse, Maya
Brown-Zimmerman, and Emily Gallagher for hosting Picnic Pals events this summer. A special thank you, as well,
to Liz Kardamis for all of her help in getting out the reminders for the events.
Thank you!
Sharon Gray
Summer 2016 Picnic Pals Chair
picnicpals@secpta.net
ATTENTION NEW MOMS OF SECPTA
Please come and mingle with other new moms
while sampling wine and appetizers. Join us at
THORNCREEK WINERY on Thursday, October 27th
at 7:00 pm for a fun, relaxing, low key evening.
Please RSVP to Tiffany at newmembers@secpta.net
or sign up at the General Meeting!
Also, do not forget about the Adult Outing/New Member
Cookout on Saturday, September 24th at 6:00 pm. Please
RSVP
by
Saturday,
September
17th
to
newmembers@secpta.net. You will not want to miss this
popular adult outing to start off the SECPTA year!
ADVERTISE WITH US!
Do you have a business or event
that you would like to promote?
Let SECPTA help you get the word out!
Contact Janet at
waysandmeans@secpta.net.
Please ask about special member pricing!
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SECPTA Playgroups
Check out Playgroups if you’d like some new friends to hang
out with regularly! Playgroups are organized by kids’ ages and
meet at members’ homes or at locations of choice. Check out
the sign-up form at the end of this newsletter.
If you’re too busy for a regular Playgroup but would like to
meet up occasionally with other SECPTA families, request to join the SECPTA
Playgroups Meet-up Facebook group!
Upcoming Event:
Meet at the S. Chagrin Reservation Arboretum (off Arbor Lane) on Friday, September
9th at 10:00 am. Bring your lunch and I’ll bring stuff for ice cream cones!
Rain location: Children’s section of the Chagrin Falls Library at 9:30 am (check our
Facebook group page for updates)
Contact Lydia at playgroups@secpta.net for more information.
Check out SECPTA Book Club!
SECPTA Book Club meets once a month and
members get to recommend and vote on the books
we read. Request to join the SECPTA Book Club
Facebook group to keep up with the latest
information.
Upcoming Book Club Meetings:
• Thursday, September 15th at 7:30 pm for Cutting for Stone, location TBD
• Monday, October 17th at 7:30 pm for Me Before You, location TBD
• 2016: 11/12 & 12/12 at 7:30 pm
• 2017: 1/19, 2/16, 3/16, 4/20, & 5/18, all at 7:30 pm
Contact Lydia at bookclub@secpta.net for more information.
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Come play with us on our obstacle
course and sports based activities!
What is Wee Sports?
Fall Session
Wee Sports is a fun filled time
for kids to learn the basics of
popular sports as well as
develop large and small
motor skills in a safe and
stimulating environment. We
will merge coordination,
strength, and skills
development with a boat load
of fun! Parents are
encouraged to participate and
continue to fun at home as
well!
Fridays at 10am-11am
September 16th – October 21st
$60 for 6 weeks
Plus a half hour free play after each session
Winter 1 Session
Fridays at 10am-11am
November 4th – December 16th
$60 for 6 weeks
Plus a half hour free play after each session
www.pinnaclesports.org
No class 11/25/16
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Welcome SECPTA Adventurers!
Access to fun, age-appropriate field trips is one of the many
great benefits that members of SECPTA are provided.
The 2016-2017 Field Trips Committee is hard at work planning
some fantastic outings and we hope that you will join us!
The members of the Field Trips Committee are:
Amy Frackelton (Chair)
Karla Lane
Kelly Mordock
Jamie Routman
Catherine Yates
Our committee's goal is to provide fun, kid-friendly activities and events to help keep you
and your family busy! Many of our trips are subsidized, so you can do things with your
family you've always wanted, but maybe found too costly. Other trips provide access to
places and events that only large groups are afforded. Come with us and enjoy outings
with your children and the camaraderie of other SECPTA families!
We are always open to ideas and suggestions, especially at the beginning of the year,
when we still have openings in the schedule. Please e-mail any trip suggestions you may
have to fieldtrips@secpta.net.
Looking forward to meeting you on a SECPTA field trip!
Amy Frackelton
Field Trips Chair
fieldtrips@secpta.net
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IMPORTANT FIELD TRIP POLICIES
SIGN-UP POLICY:
Field trip sign-ups are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Sign-ups will be accepted in the following order:
1) BOARD MEETINGS:
As a privilege to Board members, sign-ups will be made available to members at monthly board
meetings starting at 7:45 pm. Sign-ups will conclude at 8:00 pm at the start of the Board
Meeting.
2) GENERAL MEETINGS:
Sign-ups will begin at each General Meeting at 6:15 pm. A line will form outside the meeting
room and Field Trip Forms will be collected and numbered. Following the conclusion of the
meeting, processed Field Trip Forms can be picked up and payment can be made via cash or
check. If you are unable to stay until the end of the meeting, payment in the form of a check
made out to SECPTA must be sent to Treasurer, Karolina Buckley, at:
7615 Lindsay Lane
Solon, OH 44139
3) AFTER GENERAL MEETINGS:
Once the sign-ups at general meetings are complete, you may sign up by e-mailing the
designated Field Trips Coordinator for each particular field trip. (Name@secpta.net).
Once you have confirmed a reservation (some trips may be booked), please send payment to
the Treasurer, Karolina Buckley, payable to SECPTA, including the trip title(s) in the Memo
line.
7615 Lindsay Lane
Solon, OH 44139
Payment should be received prior to the event date. Please note that no one is officially
signed up until his or her name is on the sign-up form and payment is received.
*Please note if the field trip(s) you are interested in have sign-up deadlines. After these deadlines,
we cannot accept any further sign-ups or additions to the waitlist. We apologize for any
inconvenience.
PAYMENT POLICY:
Payments for field trips will be handled at the same time as sign-ups and will be accepted as cash, check,
or prior trip "credit." We recommend not writing your check until your trips are confirmed. All checks are
made payable to SECPTA. Field trip credits will be tracked by the committee and are applicable within the
2016-17 Field Trips "year." Credits will not be issued for "no-shows” or ticketed events.
WAITING LIST POLICY:
The Field Trips Committee will make their best effort to accommodate all members who have an interest in
attending field trips in one or more of the following ways:
WAITING LISTS CREATED - Waiting lists will be created for all “full” field trips. Members will be
contacted if spots become available.
INCREASING TICKET NUMBERS - If there is an overwhelming demand for a particular field trip, the
committee will make their best effort to accommodate members by increasing the tickets/spots
available. Please understand that some field trips have a limited amount of space/tickets available, and
an increase may not be possible.
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ADDITIONAL DATES SCHEDULED - If there is an overwhelming demand for a particular field trip, the
Field Trips Committee will make their best effort to schedule additional dates if possible.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
In order to minimize SECPTA's expense for "No-Shows," and out of courtesy to your fellow SECPTA
members, it is imperative that you contact the designated Field Trip Planner via e-mail or telephone at least
24 hours prior to the event so we can fill your spot with another member.
Attendance will be taken at all field trips. No refunds/credits will be given for “no-shows” who have not
given proper notification of cancellation.
"No-shows" can be an issue on field trips. We will be sending at least one reminder e-mail prior to each trip
in an effort to minimize this. Field Trip reminder sheets will be available for you to fill out after completing
the sign-up process. Each trip coordinator will make it clear the best way to contact them if you are not
going to make it to an event, especially at the last minute. Please also remember that many trips are
subsidized, so a "free" trip to you may not have been free to SECPTA.
ILLNESS POLICY:
Children and/or parents should not attend any SECPTA events if they exhibit any of the following
symptoms:
Diarrhea more than once within 24 hours of the event; severe coughing; difficult or rapid breathing;
yellowish skin or eyes; redness of the eye or eyelid including discharge, eye pain, matted
eyelashes, burning or itching; temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher; infected skin
patches; unusual spots or rashes; unusually dark urine and/or gray or white stools; stiff neck with an
elevated temperature; sore throat or difficulty swallowing; vomiting within 24 hours of the event;
evidence of untreated lice; scabies, or other parasitic infestations.
LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS AND MEMBERS!
As we already stated, our committee is continually looking for new ideas for field trips. If you have any
leads for future events or are interested in joining the committee, please e-mail us (fieldtrips@secpta.net).
Your help is always appreciated!!
FACEBOOK
Please "like" SECPTA on Facebook for reminders about field trips sign-ups and other useful SECPTA info!
CONTACT INFORMATION
In an effort to keep things simple, please use fieldtrips@secpta.net to contact us. You may receive
different contact information for a particular trip you are scheduled for from that Field Trip Coordinator. That
information is specific to each trip, each month.
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OCTOBER FIELD TRIPS
Sign-ups will take place at the September General Meeting!
Please bring the attached Sign-Up Form already completed.
10/1/16 (Saturday) Monroe’s Orchard Family Days of Fun
Come out and enjoy free wagon rides (weather permitting), a free apple, and a glass of cider. Pick your own
pumpkins from our patch or from a pile of pre-sorted. Picking your own apples and raspberries are always a treat
for the children. Apple fritters and caramel apples are also available.
Time:
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Location:
Monroe’s Orchard
6313 Pioneer Trail, Hiram
Cost:
FREE
*Pay for your own pumpkins, apples, raspberries,
or food purchased
Ages:
All ages
Contact:
Kelly@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: None
10/2/2016 (Sunday) Gymboree Play and Music
Join us for playtime at Gymboree Play and Music! Gymboree is a kid’s gym designed to facilitate large and fine
motor development as well as socialization. The center is entirely covered with gymnastic mats and includes lots of
age-appropriate equipment for little ones ages 6 months-5 years to climb, slide and jump. The instructor will lead
the children in a variety of activities, songs, and games around the gym ending with bubbles and parachute time.
Class is limited to 15 children.
Time:
10:00 – 11:00 am
Location:
Gymboree Play & Music
4630 Richmond Road, Suite. 180, Warrensville Heights
Cost:
$4/child
Ages:
6 months – 5 years
Contact:
Jamie@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: 9/28/16
10/5/16 (Wednesday) Mustard Seed Market of Solon
Turn a visit to this "locally owned and family grown" store into a learning experience for all. This field trip will
include a tour of the store, a presentation and taste testing of the Shrek shake, a snack, and a coloring
activity. There is a maximum of 30 kids for this field trip.
Time:
10:00 am
Location:
Mustard Seed Market of Solon
6025 Kruse Drive, Solon
Cost:
FREE
Ages:
3 – 5 years
Contact:
Karla@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: 9/30/16
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10/6/16 (Thursday) Mapleside Farms
Enjoy the fall with a tour of Mapleside Farms. We will take a hayride tour of the orchard, observe the apple factory,
explore the play park and giant jump pad, and finish the day with cider and doughnuts.
Minimum of 10 children.
Time:
9:30 – 11:00 am
Location:
294 Pearl Road, Brunswick
Cost:
$7/person
*under 1 year of age is free-no cider or doughnut provided
Ages:
All ages
Contact:
Catherine@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: 9/29/16
10/13/16 (Thursday) Case-Barlow Farm
Come and explore Case-Barlow Farm. We will be making butter, picking apples, and completing a craft. This is a
historic farm settled in 1814. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy after the tour.
Time:
9:30 – 11:30 am
Location:
1931 Barlow Road, Hudson
Cost:
$3/child, Adults are free
Ages:
2 – 5 years
Contact:
Catherine@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: None
10/15/16 (Saturday) Magical Whooloween
Meet live animals up close, take a guided night hike, make a craft, listen to fireside tales, join a costume parade,
enjoy refreshments, and take a train ride through the Pumpkin Forest. Come join the fun! Costumes are optional.
Maximum 60 tickets
Time:
Event starts at 5:30 pm; Train ride ticket for 6:30 pm
Location:
Penitentiary Glen
8668 Kirtland Chardon Road, Willoughby
Cost:
$5/ticket
*Children under 2 are free
Ages:
All ages
Contact:
Amy@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: None
10/16/16 (Sunday) Boo at the Akron Zoo
Dress your little ghosts and goblins in their costumes for everyone’s favorite non-scary Halloween event. Use your
candy passport to find all of the treat stations at the zoo while visiting the new snow lion cubs and all their other
animal friends at the Akron Zoo. 35 Trick or Treater tickets and 35 Adult Observer tickets available.
Time:
11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Location:
Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron
Cost:
$8/Trick or Treater; $5/Adult Observer
*Akron Zoo Member Observers are free but must obtain
own ticket since membership number is needed
Contact:
Kelly@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: None
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10/17/16 (Monday) Petitti's of Bainbridge
Help your child make and take home a pumpkin planter and enjoy all that the store has to offer this fall including the
inflatable and corn pit. There is a maximum of 50 kids.
Time:
9:30 am
Location:
18548 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls
Cost:
$4/child
Ages:
2 – 5 years
Contact:
Karla@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: 9/30/16
10/20/16 (Thursday) Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus: Out of This World
Through the lens of a magic telescope, Out of This World transports the entire family on an unforgettable journey as
the circus star seekers battle to bring the most spectacular and talented performers back to Earth after years in
outer space. Parents will be amazed by the cosmic voyage and by the twinkle in their children’s eyes as they
discover the wonders of gravity-defying acrobats, orbital aerialists, majestic animals, fearless daredevils, and
humorous clowns. 25 tickets available.
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
Quicken Loans Arena
Cost:
$12/ticket
Ages:
All ages
Contact:
president@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: 10/13/16
10/24/16 (Monday) The Gorge Metropark
Let’s go for a fall hike and see a large waterfall. It’s a half mile hike to the waterfall with lots of stairs. Strollers are
not recommended. The Gorge Trail also provides access to Mary Campbell Cave. The trail is a fun hike for kids with
energy to find some colorful fall leaves and see an amazing waterfall.
Time:
10:00 am
Location:
1160 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls
Cost:
FREE
Ages:
3 years +
Contact:
Amy@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: None
10/26/16 (Wednesday) Michael's Craft Store
Come in to see all the store has to offer and learn how to make a craft in the Michael's classroom. There is a
maximum of 10 kids.
Time:
9:30 am
Location:
7405 Marketplace Drive, Aurora
Cost:
$1/child
Ages:
3 – 5 years
Contact:
Karla@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: 9/30/16
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10/28/16 (Friday) Pinnacle Sports Preview
Kids will be working large motor skills through the introduction of sport specific fundamentals like throwing, shooting, dribbling,
running, climbing, pulling, catching, and more. We will preview a couple sports like baseball, soccer, and football as well as one
of our obstacle courses. It will be a great time! Maximum 20 children.
Time:
11:30 am
Location:
9550 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg
Cost:
FREE
Ages:
2 – 5 years
Contact:
Amy@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: None
10/28/16 (Friday) Lake Farmpark Halloween Hayride
Travel down a one-mile trail on a Halloween hayride filled with family oriented thrills, chills, and adventure. Visitors disembark
the wagon and walk a ¼-mile long trail through a haunted graveyard, an enchanted hay maze, passed scarecrows that come to
life, and an amazing glow stick dance show. 40 tickets available.
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
Lake Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland
Cost:
$5/ticket
Ages:
All ages
*Children under 2 are free
Contact:
Kelly@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: None
10/29/16 (Saturday) Cleveland Orchestra Musical Rainbows - The Fantastic Flute
PNC Musical Rainbow concerts introduce young people to the instruments of the orchestra. Each half-hour program will get
your kids singing, clapping, and moving to the music while Cleveland Orchestra musicians and guests perform short solo
selections and kid-friendly tunes and demonstrate their instruments. Limit of 30 people.
Time:
11:00 – 11:30 am
Location:
Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Cost:
$3/person
*All ages require a ticket
Ages:
All ages; ideal for 3 years +
Contact:
Jamie@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: 10/3/16
10/30/16 (Sunday) Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
When a great African king desires a wife, only the most perfect maidens in the land are invited to meet him. Mufaro’s pride and
joy, his two daughters of very different dispositions, travel through a mystical jungle and across a deep river to be presented to
the king. Along the way, the two girls encounter a number of mysterious situations that unknowingly test their courage,
kindness, and strength of spirit. 32 tickets available.
Time:
2:00 pm
Location:
Ohio Theater, Playhouse Square
Cost:
$8/ticket
Ages:
3 years +
Contact:
president@secpta.net
Sign-up deadline: 10/21/16
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Would you like to schedule a date with your spouse, an appointment, or shopping trip and not
have to bring the kids?
What about having dependable, reliable babysitting, that’s also FREE?
Then the SECPTA Babysitting Co-op is for you. It’s a group of SECPTA members that exchange
babysitting services for each other. The Babysitting Co-op provides members with a babysitting
option where no money is exchanged.
Participation can begin once the person is a paid SECPTA member, attends a co-op meeting, and
completes an authorization form. Monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month
and are hosted by co-op members.
To join or find out more information, please contact Laura at babysittingcoop@secpta.net.
HEY SECPTA - Our beautifully appointed space IS FINALLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Barre3’s hybrid technique combines elements of yoga, Pilates, and ballet into a
low impact, full body workout. Not 100% sure what that means? No worries.
Come check out our FREE Classes all over the city until our Grand opening in
October by going here: http://bit.ly/2aGUXT8. Please follow & “like” us on FB
(Barre3 Cleveland-Solon) and IG @barre3solon for all other events around the city. As a
special perk for SECPTA members, please keep this ad and bring in once we open for 1
FREE CLASS & 1 FREE CHILDCARE session for 1 child (must register)! Please email
solon@barre3.com with any questions!
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Stephanie Weiskind
440.725.4685
Stephanie@goTMCtravel.com
Specializing in Disney Destinations: Walt Disney
World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney,
Disney Cruise as well as Universal Studios Theme
Parks.
Ask about our Magical Extras: Referral Program,
Free Gifts, and Discount Checking.
Let me help you create magical memories by
maximizing your vacation with no cost concierge
service.
SECPTA is thrilled to announce the arrival of Luke Robert Kleppinger, son to our own
Leah Kleppinger, who was born on Sunday, August 7th weighing 9 lbs., 5 oz. With
this addition, the Kleppingers are now a family of 6! The Helping Hands Committee
and kind Board members made 7 meals for Leah and her family during this
transition. A HUGE thank you to Emily Gallagher, Kristen Cash, Danielle Violette,
Marie Soha, Kara Jackowski, and Karolina Buckley for volunteering their talents in
the kitchen! CONGRATULATIONS Leah!
Do you know of a SECPTA member that needs a “Helping Hand” or are you interested
in joining our committee? E-mail Jenny at helpinghands@secpta.net for more
information.
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A treat-filled bag will be delivered to your door (or your friend’s door) as a Halloween Surprise!
Please fill out the following form if you are interested in Boo-ing your child/ren. Delivery will take place
sometime in the week before Halloween in Solon, Glenwillow, Twinsburg, Aurora, Reminderville,
Macedonia, and the Chagrin Falls areas only.
This is an excellent way for grandparents or other family members to surprise your children! Please turn in
your form at the September General Meeting, the soccer games, the Children’s Halloween Party on Friday,
October 21st, or please mail to Janet Kucinic at 7500 Willow St, Solon, Ohio, 44139 by Friday, October 21st.
Each Boo Gram cost is $5.00 per child (checks made payable to SECPTA).
Please print additional forms if you are sending to multiple addresses.
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Please Print
CHILD/REN’S NAME AND AGE:
1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
Address Boo Gram is being delivered to: (street number, name, and city)
____________________________________________________________________________________
Who is the Boo Gram from?
____________________________________________________________________________________
Total # Boo Grams: ___________X $5.00 = __________________________
(Checks made payable to SECPTA)
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Date Received: ______/______/______
Tender: Cash
Check# ___________
For SECPTA use only
Venue: Meeting Game
Initials: _____________________
Party
Mail
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Solon Early Childhood PTA (SECPTA) Membership Form 2016-2017
All memberships run July 2016-June 2017
Please send completed form and payment to:
Judy Novak
31931 Kenyon Circle
Solon, OH 44139
Dues: $30 one-vote family membership (entitles entire family to attend SECPTA activities)
For an additional $6.00, members may add a second adult member, which entitles the second adult to a vote, board
eligibility, and ability to handle SECPTA financial transactions.
Make checks payable to SECPTA.
Please call Judy (216-633-6290) if you have any questions
Membership Information: New or Renewal (Please circle one)
Name_________________________________________________________________________
Other Adult_____________________________________________________________________
Street Address/city/zip____________________________________________________________
Phone Number__________________________Cell phone (opt) ____________________________
Primary Email__________________________________________________________________
Secondary Email (opt)____________________________________________________________
Children Names & ages___________________________________________________________
Do we have permission to publish your info in our member directory? Yes or No (circle one)
SECPTA runs on volunteers. Will you help us? What are you interested in?
______________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about SECPTA? __________________________________________________
I understand that the information provided above will be included in a membership directory distributed to all paid members of the Solon Early
Childhood PTA. I understand that my child/ren must be accompanied by an adult at all activities and that adult is responsible for the behavior
and safety of my child. I understand that children and/or parents should not attend any SECPTA events if they exhibit any of the following
symptoms: Diarrhea more than once within 24 hours of the event; severe coughing; difficult or rapid breathing; yellowish skin or eyes; redness
of the eye or eyelid including discharge, eye pain, matted eyelashes, burning or itching; temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher;
infected skin patches; unusual spots or rashes; unusually dark urine and/or gray or white stools; stiff neck with an elevated temperature; sore
throat or difficulty swallowing; vomiting within 24 hours of the event; or evidence of untreated lice, scabies, or other parasitic infestations. I
consent to the use of any photographs taken of my minor child/ren at SECPTA events for utilization in SECPTA promotional materials (names
will never be used).
In case of accident, neither the Solon Early Childhood PTA nor its membership shall be held responsible.
X__________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
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Received___________Check Number______________Amount paid____________ Initials____________
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2016-2017 Playgroup Request Form
Thanks for your interest in SECPTA Playgroups! Please provide the following information and submit the
form in person at a SECPTA meeting or to Lydia Kruse at playgroups@secpta.net. If you have questions,
please contact Lydia at playgroups@secpta.net.
Parent Name(s): __________________________________________________________
Cell phone number: _______________________________________________________
Email address: ____________________________________________________________
Child(ren) who will be participating in the playgroup:
Name: ______________________________________ Age: _____________
Male / Female
Name: ______________________________________ Age: _____________
Male / Female
Name: ______________________________________ Age: _____________
Male / Female
Please mark an X through days and times when you CANNOT meet with a Playgroup. If you have a preference for a
day/time to meet with a Playgroup, please indicate your first and second preference for playgroup times by writing a
1 and 2 in the appropriate boxes.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Would you be willing to be the group’s leader (responsible for communicating with the SECPTA Playgroups Chair and
providing immediate support to the group, as needed)? Yes / No
How do you prefer to communicate with other Playgroup members (circle all that apply)?
Text / Email / Private Facebook group
How frequently would you like to meet with a Playgroup? _________________ time(s) per month
Please provide any additional information that might be relevant to your Playgroups experience:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Parent Name(s): ________________________________
Member Name: ________________________________
Email Address: _________________________________
PAYMENT FORM
Best contact phone number: _______________________
Child Name(s) and Age(s): ________________________
OCTOBER FIELD TRIPS
SIGN UP SHEET
Monroe’s Orchard _____tickets @ free
Membership:
_________@ $30
-additional vote: _________@ $6
$___________
Boo Grams
_________@ $5
$___________
Moms Outing:
_________@ $30
$___________
$_n/a____
Gymboree: ____kids @ $4
$_______
Mustard Seed Market _____ kids @ free
$_n/a____
Mapleside Farms: _____ tickets @ $7
$_______
Case Barlow Farm _____kids $3
$_______
Magical Whooloween _____ tickets @ $5
$_______
-Wild Lily Art Studio
Dads Outing:
-FootGolf:
_________@ $10
-ball rental:
_________@ $6
$___________
Couples Outing:
Boo at the Zoo: ______@ $8 trick or treaters $________
_______@ $5 Adults
$________
Total:
$________
-Halloween Event:_________@ TBD
$___________
Fitness:
Petitti’s at Bainbridge
_____kids @ $4
$_______
-Cardio Interval: _________@ $5
Circus: _____ tickets @ $12
$_______
-Oasis Yoga:
_________@ $5
Gorge Metropark: ____kids @ free
$___n/a____
-Walking
_________@ free
-Challenge
_________@ $79
$___________
Michaels:
$_______
Cooking Club: _________@ free
$____n/a_____
______kids @ $1
Pinnacle Sports: ______ kids @ free
$____n/a___
Lake Farm Hayride _____tickets @ $5
$_______
Cleveland Orchestra _____tickets @ $3
$________
Mufaro’s Daughters ____tickets @ $8
$________
Subtotal $_______
- Credits $_______
TOTAL $_______
-Meal Swap
New Member:
_________@ free
$____n/a_____
-Winery
Field Trips:
$____________
TOTAL DUE:
$____________
paid by CASH / CHECK #__________