St. James Lutheran Church Brings “God’s Work, Our Hands” Ministry to Bilingual Preschool
Happy 5 Year Work Anniversary to Miss Nida!
Today, we honor Miss Nida, a dedicated teacher, a passionate advocate for early childhood education, and a true inspiration to our team and families!
Originally from Pakistan, Miss Nida has spent the last 5 years making a profound impact on the lives of our diverse families. As she nears the incredible milestone of graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, we couldn’t be prouder of her commitment to learning and her unwavering love for every child she teaches.
Miss Nida’s favorite book, “It’s Okay to Be Different” by Todd Parr, perfectly reflects her belief in the beauty of diversity and the importance of celebrating every unique child. Her joyful spirit and inclusive approach remind us daily that every family and culture enriches our community.
Join us in celebrating Miss Nida’s 5 years of dedication, her journey toward graduation, and her passion for embracing all families with open arms!
By working directly with families, Families First in Cabarrus County strengthens bonds, provides personalized support, and empowers parents as their child’s first and most important teacher.
Together, we are building a foundation for lifelong learning.
ParentChild+ (PC+) shares our vision that early childhood and family support must be about both lifelong health, readiness to succeed in school, and breaking cycles of poverty.
Families First offers PC+ in English and Spanish. The model is a proven home-visiting program focused on early childhood literacy, school readiness, and socio-emotional development.
For more information about ParentChild+, visit: familiesfirstcc.org/family-services/parentchild
It started with a simple question this morning St James Lutheran Church Bilingual Preschool: “Have you ever seen someone paint?”
Our kids took the lead in their learning journey—choosing to to paint, unsolicited. So we went with the change, as they watched each other create masterpieces!
What is the point?
As the stars of their own stories, they collaborated, communicated, and let their creativity shine. Empowering young minds to express and connect through art!
Learn more here about our Reggio Emilio approach at: https://familiesfirstcc.org/immersion-preschools/#reggio
Today, we honor Ivanize for her 7th Work Anniversary!
Her commitment to children, families, and our team is truly inspiring.
Ivanize is the heart of our village, and her dedication has been a cornerstone of our success. Congratulations on all your personal and professional progress as an educator, Early Learning Specialist with ParentChild+, and mom to so many!
Thank you, Ivanize, for all you do. Here’s to many more years of making a difference together!
During Elevation Love Week, Elevation volunteers donated carloads of book bags packed with supplies for our Preschools and ParentChild+ (PC+) families!
Pictured are Monica, a PC+ Early Learning Specialist, and Aurora, our Director of Operations.
We are so thankful for partners like Elevation Church – Concord, who help us strengthen, nurture, and empower whole families!
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