We are about to begin a brand new MOPS adventure together! The first meeting of the year is this THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 10 a.m.- Noon in the Arts & Crafts Room on the 2nd floor. If you are new, this room is to the left of the elevator. There will be signs to direct you.
We are so fortunate to have Sarah B. and Sherry T. our Co-Coordinators this year. We are blessed to have Judy C. continue as our Lead Mentor. These dedicated women and the rest of the Steering Team have thoughtfully planned our group’s activities and are ready to help support you in your role as mom this year. This year, we have added some new features to enhance our support, connection and communication with one another: We are now on Facebook- Marvin UMC MOPS. Please join our Facebook group and follow our blog to get up to the minute information on upcoming meetings/events or be part of a “mom moment” conversation.
This year’s theme is MomSense: Bold-Loving-Sensible. Developing a mothering strategy is somewhat like playing a game--- and this year’s theme is appropriately game related. Have fun being a mom! Playing games involves being bold and taking risks, loving those in the game with us and being sensible while figuring out what works and what doesn’t.
If you will be using childcare, also known as our MOPPETS program, you may bring your children to the childcare rooms which are located on the first floor. There will be a sign to direct you. If your children are not coming, and you are signed up for childcare, it is important that you contact Stephanie, our MOPPETS Coordinator, to let her know. This affects how many volunteers/workers/rooms we need.
Some additional important reminders about our MOPPETS program:
- Please LABEL ALL of your child’s belongings (sippy cups, pacifiers,etc.)
- Please DO NOT bring your child if he/she shows ANY signs of illness. Please refer to the “Moppets Guidelines” for further instruction
- Drop off time is 9:50-10:00 a.m. before the meeting. Please pick up your children promptly by noon to be courteous of the MOPPETS staff
Other First Meeting Reminders:
- Please bring a picture of your immediate family to be displayed on a board so we can learn each other’s families. You may bring an actual hard copy photograph or email your picture to Jennifer (Creative Activities Coordinator) at jdburks14@yahoo.com
- Please bring pictures of your kids to be displayed on a separate board. You may bring an actual hard copy photograph or email your picture to Jennifer at jdburks14@yahoo.com
- First Semester Dues are due: $40 if you are using childcare/ $24 if you are not using childcare. If you have not paid the $25 MOPS International dues, then these are also due. Checks made payable to “Marvin MOPS.” Cash is also accepted. Dues go to Jamie, our Financial Coordinator.
- Financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships or payment plans. Please see Jamie for additional information.
We are so excited to welcome new and returning moms to a new MOPS year!
See you on Thursday!
Debra
Discussion Group Coordinator
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