Clinton Township Newsletter

11 S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 8 S e p t e m b e r e v e n t S a t t h e r o u n d v a l l e y r e C r e a t I o n a r e a ! Round Valley Recreation Area, 1220 Lebanon - Stanton Road Lebanon, NJ 08833 | 908.236.6355 Raptors of New Jersey: September 8, 10:00 am to 11:30 am – Learn about and get to see our raptors – the predators from above! A presentation by the Raptor Trust, including live raptors! (ADA accessible.) $3 fee for ages 12 and above, $1 for children 6 to 11, and FREE for children 5 and under. Pre- registration required, please call the office to pre-register: 908.236.6355. We'll meet in the South Parking Lot (first right after the toll booth area.) The Far Side Hike: September 22, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm – Welcome Autumn with a 10-mile hike of the lesser traveled Cushetunk Trail! This is a mountainous and moderately strenuous hike with good footing. (Hiking shoes, water and lunch required). $3 fee for ages 12 and above, $1 for children 6 to 11, and FREE for children 5 and under. South Parking Lot (We'll then ride 10 minutes to the far side.) Pre-registration required, please call the office to pre- register: 908.236.6355. S I e r r a C l u b I n S e p t e m b e r September 5 (Wednesday): Wilderness Symposium at 7:00 pm. Join us for an informative discussion about various wilderness proposals including the need for wildlife corridors to connect our increasingly fragmented natural lands and current threats to our federal lands. The symposium begins with Nancy Carringer giving a lighthearted history of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness, a national grassroots organization led by women, created to preserve and protect wilderness and wild lands. Jody Alessandrine, TNC Director of Land Preservation, will give a presentation on Bobcat Alley, a natural habitat in New Jersey designed to protect our last remaining wild cats. NJ District 7 Congressional Candidate Tom Malinowski is scheduled to speak as well. We hope to see you there! I C S p r e S C h o o l p r o g r a m S C o n t I n u e t o t h r I v e The Early Education programs at ICS have been so successful that afternoon preschool sessions have been added. The 2-year-old "Little Lambs" program is a positive first school experience for your 2-year-old, in a warm, loving Catholic school environment. The program is designed to encourage independence in a fun-filled classroom environment as the teacher and support staff foster growth in all areas of development. The program is offered September through December one day a week for two hours. In January the program expands to two days each week as our Little Lambs are prepared for their 3-year-old ICS preschool experience the following school year. Afternoon sessions have also been added for the 3 and 4-year-old programs. Preschool at ICS prepares children for future learning through developmentally appropriate programs with attention to individual readiness. Give your child the gift of a strong religious and academic foundation in a loving and nurturing environment. Immaculate Conception School, a 2013 Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence and the only Catholic school in Hunterdon County, welcomes children preschool through eighth grade. To learn more about our educational programs please visit the school website: www.ICSAnnandale.org or call the school office at: 908.735.6334. r h y t h m a n d r h y m e a t I C S ! The Early Education Program at Immaculate Conception School in Annandale will once again offer Rhythm and Rhyme for children twelve months to three years old. Give your child the head start he or she needs to ensure their readiness for preschool with this fantastic program that meets once each month. Little ones will have so much fun as they socialize through story time, singing, dance and so much more along with their parent/caregiver, all in a friendly Catholic school environment. The first Rhythm and Rhyme session will be held Tuesday October 16 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. To learn more about the programs available at ICS please visit the school website at: www.ICSAnnandale.org. A 2013 Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence and the only Catholic school in Hunterdon County, Immaculate Conception School welcomes children preschool through eighth grade. For more information or to take a tour, please contact the school office at: 908.735.6334 or email: info@ icsclinton.org. ICSAnnual Wine Tasting Saturday, September 29, 7:00 - 10:00 pm This is the largest wine tasting in the area featuring over 100 wines and beer sponsored by Perryville Wine and Spirits. Delicious food pairings will be provided by local restaurants, great raffle prizes, mystery bottle prizes and a 50/50! Please come and bring your friends and neighbors! $45/person. Rhythm and Rhyme Begins Tuesday, October 16 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ICS Early Education Building Led by Connie Fortunato, $35/child (includes 7 sessions) This fantastic program for parent/caregiver and children incorporates story time, singing, dance and more! Little ones (12 mos - 3 yrs old) can socialize, have fun and experience a friendly Catholic school environment. Give your child the headstart they need to ensure their readiness for preschool! Limited Enrollment. Call 908.735.6334 to register. ICS's Little Lambs Program September – December: 1 Day/Week for 2 hours January– May: 2 Days/Week for 2 hours Little Lambs is a positive first school experience for your 2-year-old, in a warm, loving Catholic school environment. The program is designed to encourage independence in a fun-filled classroom environment as the teacher and support staff foster growth in all areas of development. Afternoon Sessions Afternoon sessions have also been added for the 3 and 4-year-old programs. Preschool at ICS prepares children for future learning through developmentally appropriate programs with attention to individual readiness. Give your child the gift of a strong religious and academic foundation in a loving and nurturing environment! Events For Fall

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