December 2023 Head Start Family News

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Families are invited to join their children’s classroom in some winter activities at 2 p.m. on Dec. 15. Listen to a story, have a snack and complete a mitten activity. Jan Brett’s The Mitten follows the adventures of little Nicki who loses his white mitten in the snow. A curious crew of woodland animals happen upon it and have mischievous fun. Talk to your child’s teacher about details for their classroom.

Family Tech Talk Planned Next Month Parents and caregivers are invited to a Family Tech Talk next month.

Learn the risks your kids face online as well as some general internet safety tips. This free event is sponsored and presented by Trend Micro in conjunction with their Internet Safety for Kids and Families Program. Parents will learn about: X Online gaming and social media insights

Outcomes Report Released

LCCAA Head Start released its Annual Outcomes Report this fall. The report details the exacting standards Head Start follows from both federal and state agencies.

X Managing screentime X App settings for age-appropriate content X Best practices to be safe online X How to prevent online risks X Parental controls and tips on kids’ device setup

Join this free event on Zoom January 24 at 7 p.m. Ask your Family Service Assistant for the link.

Upcoming Spirit Days X Dec. 8: X Jan. 12: X Feb. 9:

Pajama Day Hat Day Sport Day/Super Bowl

“LCCAA Head Start staff and families are thrilled to have the pandemic behind us and proud of how we adapted during and after it,” said Director Shauna Matelski, Ed.D. “These times have been different, but our goal to create lifelong learners has not been thwarted.” The report details the gains in skills and abilities children experience over the course of a year of Head Start instruction and programming. Several success stories are also highlighted. Copies of the report have been mailed to area stakeholders and are available upon request. The report can also be downloaded from www.lccaa.net.

Save the Date! Friday Feb. 16 at 9 a.m. we will celebrate the amazing fathers, stepfathers, uncles, grandpas and special men in our lives. All are welcome for donuts and classroom activities.


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