In the Community

LLCC staff manning a Halloween table at the Zoo.The LLCC Child Development Center was a fun stop for trick-or-treaters during Zoolie Ghoulie at the Henson-Robinson Zoo last week.  Trick or Treaters at the Zoo.

Professor Brenda Protz poses with four Jacksonvlle High School students.Brenda Protz, professor of communication, was the featured speaker at Jacksonville High School’s recent National English Honor Society induction. The organization recognizes high school students who excel in English language, literature, writing, journalism and related fields.

Child Development Center

The LLCC Child Development Center is aware of the recent closing announcement of Building Blocks Preschool in Springfield. If you, as an employee, or an LLCC student will have their childcare impacted, please reach out to the LLCC Child Development Center. While the LLCC facility only has a limited number of spaces available, depending on the child’s age, the center staff will assist LLCC affiliated employees and students in locating childcare.

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Parade of Food happens Monday, Nov. 4

Throughout the year the LLCC Food Pantry supports students experiencing food insecurity. As we enter a season of many holiday celebrations and traditions, often centered around food, the need becomes even more apparent. The 4th annual “Operation Full Belly” aims to provide students who elect to participate with many of the ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal.

Donations help to make Operation Fully Belly a success, and there is a signup sheet for the donations needed this year.

If you prefer to make an online monetary contribution for use to stock shelves now and throughout the year, please visit the donor page through the Foundation.

Although food donations will be accepted in the Student Office leading up to the break, we would love a crowd for the “Parade of Food” on Monday, Nov. 4 in A. Lincoln Commons. Gather around the perimeter with your donations around 9:45 a.m. that morning. Children from the Child Development Center will bring their wagons around to collect and deliver food to the Student Life Office!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Student Life Office staff at studentlife@llcc.edu or (217) 782-2241.

Thanksgiving Meals for Students and a Parade of Food!

Throughout the year the LLCC Food Pantry supports students experiencing food insecurity. As we enter a season of many holiday celebrations and traditions, often centered around food, the need becomes even more apparent. The 4th annual “Operation Full Belly” aims to provide students who elect to participate with many of the ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal.

Donations help to make Operation Fully Belly a success, and there is a signup sheet for the donations needed this year.

If you prefer to make an online monetary contribution for use to stock shelves now and throughout the year, please visit the donor page through the Foundation.

Although food donations will be accepted in the Student Office leading up to the break, we would love a crowd for the “Parade of Food” on Monday, Nov. 4 in A. Lincoln Commons. Gather around the perimeter with your donations around 9:45 a.m. that morning. Children from the Child Development Center will bring their wagons around to collect and deliver food to the Student Life Office!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Student Life Office staff at studentlife@llcc.edu or (217) 782-2241.

Thank you Lions Club

Special thanks to the Springfield Lions Club who provided hearing and vision screenings on Wednesday to children enrolled in LLCC’s Child Development Center. If a child is referred to a doctor for vision issues, the Lions pay for the visit and glasses. If a child needs to see a doctor for their hearing, the Lions will pay for the visit and a hearing aid, if it is needed. Thank you Lions.

Springfield Lions Club members providing hearing tests at LLCC CDC.

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LLCC Child Development Center welcomes Abigail Guppy

Abigail GuppyThe LLCC Child Development Center welcomes Abigail Guppy as a new child development assistant. Her first day was April 15.  Abigail brings years of experience in early childhood education. She is also an LLCC alum, having graduated with her associate of arts degree in early childhood education. Welcome Abigail!

Early Childhood Presentation on Dealing with Challenging Behaviors

LLCC Early Childhood Education is hosting a presentation by Dr. Angela Searcy on Thursday, April 4 at 6 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Dr. Searcy, an early childhood educator and author, will discuss her book, “Push Past It!,” which deals with challenging behaviors. She will discuss:

  • Understanding common challenging behaviors displayed by children and adults in the early childhood zone.
  • Dealing with intense challenging behaviors in young children with and without disabilities and support the adults that care for them.
  • Collaborating with families even when it’s hard.

Dinner will be served before the presentation, at 5 p.m. This event is free to attend, but an RSVP is requested by tomorrow, March 27. Email Kathy Szamocki with your name, title and work center (if applicable). If you do not work for a center, state that you are a student.

Child Development Center children signed up for Dolly Parton Imagination Library

LLCC’s Child Development Center has been working closely with the United Way to get all of the center’s children signed up for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The program sends registered children a book each month until they reach the age of 5. On Friday, Nov. 17 representatives from United Way visited the Child Development Center to read the first book the children will receive through the program, “The Little Engine That Could.”

Marne Fauser holding the book, "The Little Engine That Could"Child Development Center students with Marne Fauser

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In the community

Zoolie Ghoulie is the annual Trick or Treat Event held at Henson Robinson Zoo.  This year the event took place on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28.  The LLCC Child Development Center annually provides a treat station and was able to pass out information about our Preschool for All Expansion Program in addition to the treats for children.

Be the "I" in "KIND" selfie stationTwo staff members dressed up for Halloween at the Child Development Center's table.