St. Ambrose School celebrates the little ones

• A week of fun

St. Ambrose School 3 and 4 year olds worked on making books Monday illustrating their own photos for the children’s book “If Only I had a Green Nose.” The event was part of a week-long celebration for the students and their families coinciding with "Week of the Young Child." Staff photo by Amber Kispert.

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There are plenty of events that celebrate elementary through high school students — graduations, school carnivals, award ceremonies — but what about early childhood education students? That’s where the ‘Week of the Young Child' (WOYC) comes into play at St. Ambrose Catholic School.

St. Ambrose of Woodbury Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) will be celebrating the WOYC April 12-16.

“Not all centers do celebrate it, but it’s basically a celebration of, or recognition of, the importance of quality early childhood programs,” ECEC director Anne Huber said.

During the weeklong event parents, children and teachers will celebrate early childhood education and the kids with a variety of activities — including book making, staff appreciation, games and activities, school spirit and reading.

“It’s a fun time for kids to be kids,” Huber said. “Plus it gives us the chance to pat the parents on the back, pat ourselves on the back and certainly celebrate the kids.”

For more on St. Ambrose School's celebration of 'Week of the Young Child,' pick up a Wednesday, April 14 copy of the Woodbury Bulletin.

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