Hello, CECA Parents!

It’s that time! Summer is coming to an end, school will be starting again soon, and CECA will be having our annual Membership Drive. We hope you will join us to see some old friends and maybe meet a couple of new friends, too. Mingle and chat as your little one(s) run crazy around The Ark!

Do you know someone who could really use a group like CECA? Pass the information along, everyone is welcome! There are many stages of parenting with equal levels of excitement and challenges. CECA is an organization where parents come together to build relationships in which we support each other through every stage. We hope you will join us again this year and spread the word!

Hope to see you soon! Kim President

August 2015

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Coppell Early Childhood AssociationVolume 16 Issue 2

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230 N. DENTON TAP ROAD. SUITE 110 COPPELL, TX 75019 Phone: 972-745-3441

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Improve your health through better nutrition with the highest quality smoothie and nutritional products!

We carry: BSN, Labrada, Cyto Sports Isopure and many more.

230 N. DENTON TAP ROAD. SUITE 110 COPPELL, TX 75019

Phone: 972-745-3441

CECA Membership Drive at the

Wednesday, August 26th9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Please see for more details!590 S. Denton Tap, Coppell, TX

Bring in the kids to run, play, and enjoy snacks and drinks while you sign up or renew your membership and get information on all of CECA’s offerings.

Join us at the Farmer’s Market Splash Pad & Park in Old Town Coppell!

Friday, August 28th 9:30 AM

CECA will provide Popsicles and water!Don’t forget your:✓ swim attire✓ towels✓ chairs✓ blankets

RSVP via

Member Mixer

I’m happy to help with your real estate needs!

I am a member of CECA and live in Coppell with my husband and two girls!

817-706-8070

www.coppellrealty.comtrudybaade@coppellrealty.com

Member: MetroTex Association of Realtors

Texas Association of Realtors National Association of Realtors

BUYING OR SELLING?

TRUDY BAADE REALTOR

Carrollton Splash PadW. J. Thomas Splash ParkMonday, August 1010:00 am

Check the

for full details!

It’s a girl!

Josephine Meredith Ray

July 3rd, 20158lbs 5oz

20 inches

The Ray Familywith Big Sisters Emma & Vera

welcome

Come join us for Dinner & Margarita's at Anamia's in Coppell!

Monday August 10th7:00 PM

Anamia’s Tex-Mex106 N. Denton Tap RdCoppell, Texas 75019http://anamias.com/html/menus.htm

Adult Night Out RSVP via

Playgroups will be forming again in the fall. Email our Playgroup Coordinator if you are interested in joining one!Asheeta Gupte, playgroups@coppellearlychildhood.org

Playgroup at the Coppell

Advertise with CECA

Do you have a home-based

business?

Get more exposure by advertising

with us in our newsletter & online!

Email Ashley Cappelli at

ashcappelli4@yahoo.comfor more details!

Dr. Rozas

A dental visit really can be as relaxing as a day at the beach!

Come see the difference that exceptional dental care in a child friendly and beautiful environment can make!

With a Learning Lab, the Shark Shack and movies, you’re little ones will think it’s just another play date! Call today to become a part of our dental family!

The American Academy of Pediatrics, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the

American Dental Association recommend the first dental visit be by the child’s first birthday.

Board Certified Diplomates, American Board of Pediatric

972-393-9779 632 E. Sandy Lake Rd Coppell, TX 75019 www.RozasDDS.com

Dr. Terra Dr. Loria Dr. Waters

Sunshine CommitteeThe Sunshine Committee is here to help celebrate a newborn or in a time of need. If you are pregnant or need assistance, please let us know.If possible, it helps to set up your preferences before the baby is born or a surgery takes place. When a baby is born, we like to know:

Parents’ and siblings’ names,Address and best contact number.

Any meal preferences (take out, etc)?Allergies or dislikes?

When approximately would you like meals to begin being delivered (obviously, you may not know before baby is born. :)Also, please let us or another CECA member know when the baby is born so we can share the special details in our newsletter. We like to know baby’s gender, name, and any other fun stats that you’d like to share with us!

Thank you for helping us to help you!Kristen Shaper ~ kshaper@gmail.com

330 S. Denton Tap Rd.Coppell, TX 75019

844-ECARE-24-7www.e-carecenters.com

We do it ALL from

Emergency CareMinor Cut

Bite: Animal/Bug

Cold, Flu, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Allergy

Nausea, Earache, Rashes

Minor Blow to Head

Laceration

Bite: Bug, Animal or Snake with Allergic Reaction

Coughing Up Blood, Pneumonia, Short of Breath,

Severe Asthma Attack

High Fever, Severe Pain, Chest Pain

Head Injury

Urgent Care

Blue CrossUnited Health Care

And Others

IN-NETWORK

URGENT CARE HOURSMonday - Friday 8 am - 10 pm

Saturday 8 am - 8 pm | Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

We Provide Both Urgent Care

AND Emergency Care

OPEN 24/7

Do you want to be on the

Board?

The 2015-2016 CECA Board has

one open position.

Character and

SpiritualIf you have been looking for a way to get more connected to this

group and have a heart for charities, this position is perfect for you.Let any of our current board members know if you are interested in

getting more information!

Looking for a group of friends for you and your child? Playgroups

are the best way to meet other parents

with similar age kids in a small group environment.Contact our playgroup coordinator, Asheeta Gupte at playgroups@

coppellearlychildhood.org for more information!

PlaygroupsPlaygroups

Field TripMonday, August 31st10:00 AM

National Scouting Museum1329 W. Walnut Hill LaneIrving, Texas 75038

RSVP via

• A look at America’s history through the growth of the Scouting movement

• Educational, hands-on activities that last long after their visit

• Experiences that instill the importance of good character

• An understanding of strong leadership skills

http://www.bsamuseum.org

Proud Supporter of the Coppell Early Childhood Association!

Up, U

p, and Away!

Don’t miss our first Parent Meeting next month!

Meet & Greet with Brunch! Monday, September 1410am-11:30amCoppell YMCA

Make sure to sign up for childcare per the Evite instructions. Free childcare @ the YMCA is provided by CECA with timely RSVP!

We are looking forward to our first meeting where we will spend some time catching up and getting to know one another. There will be food, friends, and some fun games.

www.coppellearlychildhood.org

2015-

2016

Proud Supporter of the Coppell Early Childhood Association!

Back to School6th Annual Coppell School Supply Drive

July 27 - August 14Many families in Coppell ISD struggle each year with the financial burden of school supplies. Can you help? This is a great way to involve your child in the process of “giving back”. Let them pick out the supplies or help put them in the collection box.

Collection Boxes are available at:• Coppell Chamber of Commerce• All three Coppell Fire Departments• Coppell Library• Coppell Family YMCA

• Erb Family Wellness• Frost Bank• Market Street• Orange Therapy

Those interested in making a tax-deductible monetary gift can make checks out to CCDF (Coppell Community Development Foundation), and mail to: CCFDc/o Coppell Chamber of Commerce509 W. Bethel Road, Suite 200Coppell, TX 75019

Needed items:• 5-tab dividers• backpacks• black Sharpies• boxed Kleenex

tissues• Clorox wipes• colored pencils• composition

books

• dry erase markers

• ear buds• erasers• fine tip

washable markers

• folders with pockets

• glue sticks• lunch boxes

• mechanical pencils

• wide-ruled notebook paper

• college ruled notebook paper

• pens• planners/

agendas

• plastic folders with brads

• printer paper• scissors• Scotch tape• spiral

notebooks• thick tip

highlighters• tri-boards• white poster

boards• wooden #2

pencils• zippered

plastic bags (in gallon and quart size)

• zippered bags to contain supplies

• zipper binders

Coppell Child Development Center (CCDC) is a private, Christian preschool dedicated to enhancing your child’s development. Our program is open to children who are one year through five years on or before September 1st. We invite you to visit us,to see us in action and learn more about our unique program. 1203 Crestside Drive, Suite 100 • Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 462-9429 • www.coppellchild.com

Play. Learn. Grow.

Flexible Days • “Star Care” Available Before & After School

Coppell Early Childhood Members Receive A Free $60 Registration Fee on New Fall Enrollments Through September 29th!

Literacy • Music • Fun & Fitness • Chapel • Computer • Library

Children’s EventsMON, August 10 at 10 AM Carrollton Splash Pad W. J. Thomas Splash Park

WED, August 26 at 9:30 AM CECA Membership Drive The Ark at GracePoint Church

FRI, August 28 at 9:30 AM Member Mixer Coppell Farmer’s Market Splash Pad

MON, August 31 at 10 AM National Scouting Museum 1329 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Irving

Parent EventsMON, August 10 at 7 PM Adult Night Out Anamia’s in Coppell

Plan Ahead...MON, September 14 at 10 AM Meet & Greet with Brunch! Coppell YMCA

Mark Your Calendar Now!

Happy Birthday!Tiffany Kendall 8/4Laurel Dupont 8/10Sarah Hodges 8/12Monica Diamond 8/20Kelly Wensman 8/24 Karissa Monroe 8/26Adrienne Causey 8/27Kate Duff 8/28Libby Matthews-May 8/31

PO Box 1006 Coppell, TX 75019www.coppellearlychildhood.orgCover & header artwork designed by Freepik.com

August 2015 At a Glance

PRESIDENT Kim StricklinVICE PRESIDENT Melissa JamesSECRETARY Angela McCulleyTREASURER Jennifer DempseyPARLIAMENTARIAN Laurel DuPontADULT GROUP COORDINATORS Calista Hall Suchi RaoADVERTISING Ashley CappelliCHARACTER & SPIRITUAL OpenCHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Amanda StoneCHILDREN’S PARTIES Kelsey GeedingFUNDRAISING Erica BurgessHOSPITALITY Katianne BernhardMEMBERSHIP Monica DiamondNEWSLETTER Brandi GeorgeNURSERY Tiffany KendallPLAYGROUP COORDINATOR Asheeta GuptePROGRAMS Stephanie BranumSUNSHINE COMMITTEE Kristen ShaperPUBLICITY Christine ChuWEBSITE Sara Ross

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