Jennifer & Guy Petinga

Hi Everyone,

In November we are looking to a 5k Turkey Trot or some type of run. I have been looking into different runs and looking for the most cost effective and convenient. I will keep you posted.

Back by Popular Demand

Our October Meeting

at

Accurate Paintball & Air-soft Fields

Cross Keys Airport
300 Dahlia Avenue
Williamstown, NJ 08094

Phone: 856-629-7509

October 10th, 2010

11:00AM-4:00PM- Please arrive between 10:30 and 10:45am.

The cost is $40.00, Cash only…….. I am hoping to get the same package if available. I will update this as soon as I get a confirmation on the exact price.

This includes admission to the fields, 1000 paintballs, paintball gun, safety goggles, etc.

Please also remember to wear older clothing since the paintballs can damage your clothes.

Also remember that any other Au pair friends no matter what agency they belong to may come to this meeting or any other meeting we have. You host families are also welcome to come.

**Everyone must be at least 10 years old. **

So, What is Light Housekeeping?

This is what the Department of State says:

“While the primary responsibility of the au pair is to care for the children, au pairs can perform some household duties that are child related (meal preparation, light housekeeping, etc.)”

But what does that mean to you?

• AuPairs should expect to do any necessary cleaning associated with the children
  • Children’s Laundry
  • Children’s Bathroom
  • Children’s Bedrooms
  • Children’s Toys/Belongings
  • Preparation and Clean-up of Children’s Meals
• AuPairs should not do anything associated with the parents
  • Parent’s Laundry
  • Parent’s Bathroom
  • Parent’s Bedroom
  • Parent’s Belongings
• AuPairs should clean up after themselves
  • AuPair’s Laundry
  • AuPair’s Bathroom
  • AuPair’s Bedroom
  • AuPair’s Belongings
• AuPairs should always leave a room as neat or neater than when you arrived
  • If you sleep on it, make it up
  • If you wear it, hang it up
  • If you drop it, pick it up
  • If you cook or eat from it, wash it up
  • If you make a mess, clean it up
  • If you open it, close it.
  • If you borrow it, put it back

Above all, don’t give the host family any reason to feel that

having you in the house makes more work for them.

Ever want to tell someone how much you appreciate you LCC and all he/she does for you. Not sure who to tell or how to go about it.

Now is your chance. Cultural Care Au pair announces LCC Appreciation Week. Click on the link below and you can let the world know how much your LCC means to you.

Check out this link http://gsfn.us/t/1bjnr

Don’t Miss This Great Free Event

August 25th, 2010

Event starts at 10:30a.m.

 Be the first to witness the Brazilian Smoke Squadron perform live in Atlantic City.

We had our August 15th 2010 at Winding Rivers Campground in Mayslanding, NJ

It was a great and successful event. We had 34 people attend this event. It was wonderful weather and everyone had a great time.

Sojourner-Douglass College

http://www.weekendprogram.org/index.html

 Check out the new website design and the new classes listed now thru December 5th, 2010.

One Weekend Course:
Completing the coursework and the homework will earn the student 4 CEU’s which is 40 hours.
*Students will be required to complete a paper and a 3 week journal prior to the weekend course.
Water Safety Course $60 (late registration $80) 6 hours or .5 credit
TOEFL Review $392 (late registration $417) up to 3 credits
Register

Two Weekend Program:
Completing all core classes, elective coursework, volunteer hours and homework will earn 72 hours.
* Students must complete homework and volunteer hours prior to the start of the second weekend.

Meals and lodging are included in the registration fee. All meals and snacks will be served at the facility.  Coursework and lodging will be held at:

The Maritime Institute Linthicum, MD
and
The Conference Center at Holiday Inn  Elk Grove, IL

CPR & First Aid Course $99 up to 1 credit

One Weekend Course Registration
Early Registration $298.80 Maryland $304.80 Illinois
On Time Registration $314.80 Maryland $320 Illinois
Late Registration $345.00 Maryland $350 Illinois
Two Weekend Program
Early Registration $586.20
On Time Registration $598.20
Late Registration $628.85
Registration is a two step process:
1. Complete the onlineRegister form.
2. Pay with a check, credit or debit card using PayPal.

Chicago,  Illinois American Culture and Personal Development  
 August 14-15, 2010  
Check in Saturday 7:30am-9am
Conference Center at the Holiday Inn Elk Grove 
Register
Child Development and American Government
September 11-12, 2010
Check in Saturday 7:30am-9am
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
Register

Child Development and American Government
October 2-3, 2010
Check in Saturday 7:30am-9am
Conference Center at the Holiday Inn Elk Grove 
Register

Experiencing America
October 9-10, 2010
Check in Saturday 7:30am-9am
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
Register
CPR and First Aid Course
October 9, 2010 
Check in Saturday 9am
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
Register

American Culture and Personal Development
November 6-7, 2010
Check in 7:30am-9am
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
Register

Understanding American Culture and Government
December 4-5, 2010
Check in 7:30am-9am
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
Register

Below are the dates for the upcoming classes through November 2010 for the

Silver Bay Au Pair School

August 20-22, 2010
September 10-12, 2010
October 22-24, 2010
November 19-21, 2010

For more information or to visit the school site please visit http://www.silverbayaupaircourse.com/dates.html

Just another reason why parents should consider Cultural Care Au Pair for their childcare needs. Our services are per family not per child. We also include light housekeeping, and childcare when your children are sick.

As highlighted today on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” NACCRRA released its latest report, Parents and the High Cost of Child Care: 2010 Update which reveals that child care prices continue to rise, despite the nation’s economic downturn. The report presents 2009 data about child care costs collected through a survey conducted in January 2010 of Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) State Networks and local agencies that maintain data about child care programs in the communities they serve.

Specifically, the report shows that in 2009:
The highest statewide average cost of full-time care for an infant in a center was $18,750 a year.
For a 4-year old in a center, parents paid an average up to $13,150 a year for full-time care.
Parents of school-age children paid an average up to $10,720 a year for part-time care in a center.
In short, the key findings show that:Since 2000, the cost of child care has increased twice as fast as the median income of families with children.
The cost of care for an infant in a child care center is more than the cost of college tuition and related expenses in 40 states.
The high cost of child care forces parents to make difficult decisions about where they place their children for care. As child care costs rise, parents are shifting their children from licensed programs to informal care that potentially compromises their safety, health, and school readiness.

http://www.naccrra.org/docs/Cost_Report_073010-final.pdf

For more information on how to save money and keep your children safe, busy, and never worry about childcare coverage check out http://jpetinga.aupairnews.com

Need something to do with your kids. Tired of going to the park, playground, beach, movies, etc.

South Jersey Aupair has something new to offer you.

Pizza making Classes at Tony Boloney’s

www.tonyboloneys.com

Turn-of-the-century Pizza Making Classes Every Saturday from 9AM - 11AM & 2PM - 4PM, June 15th - August 28th

Tony Boloney’s takes you back in time when dough was made by hand, yeast didn’t come from a bag, and cheese was made & pulled fresh daily. Mike, Tony Boloney’s co-owner & Head Pizziolo will first take you through a brief history of the Atlantic City Inlet and the techniques used back in the day to make pizza. Then you will move-on to actually making the pizza and learning how to apply all the ingredients from scratch. If you want to learn how to make pizza and are old enough to walk, then Tony Boloney’s Pizza Making Classes is right up your alley! Young, old, beginners and experts are all invited and are guaranteed a fun time.

Space is limited to 8 people per class

To SIGN-UP, Please email tonyboloneys@gmail.com or call 732-657-4488