Candy Cane's Learning Center

This week our students prepared a cucumber salad. Our ingredients consisted of English cucumber, red onion, fresh dill, fresh squeezed lemon, chopped garlic, sour cream, and mayo. We discussed how and why it is important to wash not only your hands, but also your vegetables. Each student participated in the preparation by taking turns adding ingredients to our salad. Once all ingredients were in a bowl we gave it a big stir and enjoyed!! 🥒 🧅 🍋 🧄

"Small steps towards big dreams start today.
Happy First Day of School ❤️❤️❤️❤️

The hardest part of my job is letting go when it's time for my Babies to move on. I pray that everything they have learned at CCLC will follow them throughout their lives and they all have an awesome school year.
Candy Cane’s Learning Center 2024 Graduates 🎓❤️🎓❤️
We appreciate the support from our parents and our community. All students are not pictured

A special thanks to our Son Keshawn Horne for giving back to Candy Cane’s Learning Center in such an inspiring way. Keshawn is the owner of GA Boy Baits, he received his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia Military College, and he’s now a junior at Georgia State University currently majoring in sports medicine. Keshawn goals are to try out for GSU football team and to one day become an athlete trainer. Mr. Horne read our students “Our Table” by Peter H Reynolds, he discussed the importance of listening and paying attention in class, the challenges and obstacles he faced as a high school student vs a college student. And the importance of staying focused. We want to wish Keshawn the best in his future endeavors ❤️❤️❤️

Tomorrow night, join us as Southview Mortuary-Adel Ga shares valuable information about end of life plans. Dinner will be provided. All are welcomed.

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Attention CHS & CCA high school Juniors and Seniors: Now accepting applications for the Adel-Cook Chamber's Jr. Board Program. Click the link below for details. Deadline for submissions is August 20th.
https://www.adelcookchamber.org/fileadmin/Files/PDFs/JR_Board_Program_Outline_Application_24-24_.pdf

I enjoyed attending the 2024 Governor’s Summit on Early Language And Literacy at Georgia College and State University on last week. Collaborating with different community partners, sharing with other communities all of the hard work that is being done in Cook County and continuing the legacy of Mrs. Sandra Deal has been such a joy. The keynote speakers, the panelists, & spotlight speakers reiterated as educators it’s very important that we give our students the tools they need to succeed, Parents are children’s first most important teachers, Ensure our students reach their full potential, It all start from birth and we all play a big role in that and Language and literacy matters. Just to name a few. It was a pleasure to meet Former Governor Deal again and we received a signed copy of his book Veto The Governor’s Cat and it was also a pleasure meeting Malcolm Mitchell and receiving a signed copy of his book A Magnificent Field Trip to the Governor’s Mansion. Malcolm Mitchell is a phenomenal person and he shared how literacy impacted his life. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Happy Independence Day 🎆🎇💥

Candy Cane’s Learning Center will be closed July 4th and 5th in observance of Independence Day ⭐️🌟✨

Sending a huge thank you to Mr. Ny’Shaun Wallace. Ny’Shaun is a former student of Candy Cane’s Learning Center and one of our scholarship award recipients. He came and spoke with our students about the importance of paying attention, working hard in school, and staying focused with no outside distractions. He also read the book “Luke Goes to Bat” to our students. Mr. Wallace excelled in athletics and education by graduating from Cook High School with a 4.0 GPA. The next step for him will be attending Georgia Southern University majoring in mathematical science. We wish you the best in your endeavors Ny’Shaun and thank you once again for visiting us today. Our students had a great time ❤️❤️❤️

A special thanks to Boring Pond Farm for our fresh homegrown blueberries. Our students were able to make blueberry milkshakes today and the blueberries were so sweet and delicious.
This lesson included: early learners is a great way to teach hands-on skills in measuring, counting and developing motor skills, as well as building memories and fostering collaboration.

Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Other names for the holiday includes in Emancipation Day and Juneteenth independence Day. The government declared Juneteenth a national holiday in 2021. This holiday is celebrated on June 19.
June 19, 1865. They brought the news that slavery has been abolished. The people who were free from slavery celebrated with prayer feasting song and dance. Juneteenth became a state holiday in Texas in 1980. By 2021 every other state recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday, a day of observance, or a day of recognition.
Awesome history lesson for our students ❤️💛💚

“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” Wishing all Father’s /Father figures a Happy Father’s Day 🩵💙🩵💙 A special thanks to one of our local family businesses “The Emire” Mr. Terry Lane who’s also one of my Parents for catering our togo breakfast for our Father’s. Parents thank you for supporting all that we do. To my staff thank you for making this week extra special for our Father’s. 💙🩵💙🩵
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Honoring the men and women who died while serving our country.
A huge thanks to my staff for educating our students on the importance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
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Mom, you light up my life ❤️❤️❤️
A special thanks to ’s Party Decorations for our beautiful balloon arch for our mothers and a special thanks to our Parent Mr. Terry Lane (Empire Restaurant) for catering our Mothers breakfast this week.
Happy Mother’s Day from Candy Cane’s Learning Center ❤️❤️❤️❤️
To my Staff, thank you for all that you do ❤️❤️❤️

As Teachers Appreciation Week comes to an end I would like to first thank my Teachers for all that they do for our students. Thank you all for going over and beyond in so many ways. Your hard work and dedication to Candy Cane’s Learning Center is greatly appreciated ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Parents, thank you to you and your families for the gifts you presented to myself and to my staff. We love every item. ❤️❤️❤️
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Parents I have a parent right now at this very moment having to take cover in her shower because she feels a tornado is very close to their house. Please be safe.
Candy Cane’s Learning Center will close today due the weather, we want to ensure the safety for our families and staff. Thank you for your understanding. I do apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

BOOK OVERVIEW “In a vibrant forest, the curious parrot Fabiam embarks on a journey of self-discovery. As he explores the kaleidoscope of emotions within, he learns to embrace his fabulous true colors, inspiring others to find and celebrate their own unique hues. Dive into Fabiam's tale and discover the radiant beauty that lies within us all.”

We enjoyed our surprise visit from Fabiam The Affirmation Parrot today. The book Fabiam Finds His Colors was read to us our by our very on . Onnie Poe and our students had a great time and we enjoyed our goodie bags.

More about Dr. Onnie Poe she’s a Cook High School graduate & Dr. Onnie Poe is a passionate advocate for mental health and emotional well-being. With a background in education and a heart dedicated to helping others, she has embarked on a journey to inspire and uplift through the power of storytelling.

As an educator, Dr. Poe witnessed firsthand the impact of emotional intelligence and self-esteem on a child's success. This experience fueled her desire to create meaningful narratives that not only entertain but also empower young minds to embrace their true colors.

Dr. Poe's debut children's book, "Fabiam Finds His Colors," marks the beginning of a series designed to help children explore their emotions, build self-confidence, and celebrate their uniqueness. Through colorful characters and enchanting tales, she strives to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

When she's not writing or advocating for mental wellness, Dr. Poe enjoys spending time in nature, nurturing her creative spirit, and connecting with communities dedicated to fostering hope, resilience, and compassion.

Join Dr. Onnie Poe on this journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and embracing your fabulous true colors through the world of Fabiam the Affirmation Parrot
*All students are not pictured* and a huge thanks to After Birth (LAB) . Melinda Pettway for sponsoring this event ❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations Mr. Bryce Williams ❤️❤️❤️

GA Boy Baits Scholarship in the amount of $500 was awarded to Mr. Bryce Williams. Congratulations to all that you are accomplishing and GA Boy Baits wish you the absolute best in your future endeavors ❤️❤️❤️

Candy Cane’s Learning Center scholarship in the amount of $500 was awarded to my former student Mr. Ny’Shaun Wallace. “From birth to age 5, a child's brain develops more, and more rapidly, than at any other time in life. High quality early childhood education and care gives children the best start in life. It provides important opportunities to learn and develop.” It’s a blessing to give back to the families that chose ME.”
Sowing seeds that were once sowed to me…🙌❤️🙌Congratulations Ny’Shaun may God continue to bless you in all that you do.

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“I have the whole world in my hands” Happy Earth Day from CCLC
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Enjoyed attending the Spring 24 ECC Advisory Committee meeting with my staff. We had a fantastic evening of growing and learning with Mrs. Songelyn Smith the Early Childhood Care and Education
Instructor and her amazing team at Wiregrass.
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Proud graduate of the 2024 LINC Program (Leadership In Neighboring Communities) It was a pleasure spending the last 8 months with a great group of community leaders ❤️❤️ “Everyone can help you learn something”
A special thanks to Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce and Berrien County Chamber of Commerce for an amazing event.

Enjoyed traveling to Atlanta to the Statewide Family Childcare Conference to grow our knowledge and help find new ways to enrich our program for our students over the weekend . We got to hear encouraging words from Shawn Brown and Dr. Darlene Wodzenski, we also enjoyed the breakout sessions we had throughout the day. It is so important for us to continue to grow and learn and bring back fun fresh ideas to our center. To my Directors and Lead teachers, thank you Ladies so much. I enjoyed spending a fun filled weekend of learning and growing with you all and I appreciate all that you do for our students ❤️❤️❤️

Today our students got to see what the solar eclipse glasses were like and learned why we have to use them. A special thanks to my parent Mrs. Boyd & T-Mobile for providing these Solar Eclipse glasses for such a historical event!!

*For the safety of our students, we will not be taking any children outside during the actual eclipse.*
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