Brooker Memorial Blog

Thursday, December 23, 2010

One of our dental patients told her dental hygienist, "I like you better than the tooth fairy!" Now that's saying something!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

The Child Care Center Parent Committee held a holiday bake sale today to raise money toward the purchase of a bounce house for the center. Staff and families baked a variety of treats. Brooker board members, community friends, staff, dental families and child care families created a steady stream of customers. Thanks to all the parents who coordinated the event, especially Jamie Mankoski, who went above and beyond to make the sale a success. Thanks Jamie!

Monday, December 13, 2010

Rather than focus on their own Christmas wish list, Miss Tammy asked her kindergarten students what they wished for the world. Their responses are heart-warming and thoughtful.
Tessa wishes: "My wish is that poor people have homes."
Michael: "My wish is that all people have enough money."
Tyler: "My wish is that people have enough food and medicine."
Hollisa: "My wish is that all kindergartners have enough snack."
Gavin: "My wish is people have enough to eat."
Dylan: "My wish is for more trees in the rain forest so we can survive."
These young people attend Kindergarten at Forbes, Vogel-Wetmore, Southwest and Torringford Schools and come to Brooker for before or after school care. We're proud of their compassionate responses to the question. What do you wish for the people of the world this holiday season?

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Our dental center went on the road this week with our dental education puppet show. Students at East School in Torrington and North Canaan Elementary School met Chatty Cathy and her friends Miss Sharon and Miss Leigh. They learned that a visit with the dental hygienist isn't scary, but fun! They saw Chatty Cathy have her teeth brushed with a Ticklebrush and they saw how Mr. Thirsty works. There were lots of laughs from the kids. All students will have the opportunity to have a free dental exam, cleaning and fluoride application when Brooker Memorial comes to their school in January.