February is Heart Health, Black History Month

Greetings Head Start Parents,

Thank you, thank you, and thank you again! Parents, you have been amazing throughout this year and incredibly patient.

We are grateful for your understanding as difficult decisions have been made concerning opening and closing classrooms due to the rise in COVID cases. Please know that we will continue to work toward keeping classrooms and centers open for as long as we can, always keeping safety at the forefront.

During the month of February, we work to raise awareness of heart health issues and acknowledge Black History Month.

Since health is one of the daily components we focus on with children and families, take some time with your family this month to discuss the importance of heart health.

Exercise, nutrition and diet are essential for a healthy heart! Make a plan that will help each family member to set goals that will lead to healthy living. Valentine’s Day is a great day to do this as you celebrate with your loved ones!

Black history brings to mind so many names of great leaders, inventors and entrepreneurs. Over the next few weeks take some time to look up one of these historical figures to discuss with your child.

We celebrated Martin Luther King Jr., Day in January. The great civil rights leader’s work continues to influence us as a nation, and for all people. His “I Have a Dream” speech is an important foundation for our nation and in our communities.

I am reminded that our Head Start children play and learn together every day. We can do the same as a community, together. Let us reflect this month on his dream!

Shauna Matelski, Ed.D. Head Start Director

Learn more about heart health at www.heart.org.