Parent Resource Guide 2015 July - United Way of Central Florida

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Lighthouse for the Blind DO YOU KNOW AN INFANT OR YOUNG CHILD AGE 0-6 WHO CANNOT SEE WELL, EVEN WITH GLASSES? We may be able to help. Our teachers work with infants and young children, ages 0-6, who are blind or visually impaired, and their families. The goal is to equip the children with skills needed to develop physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially. For more information, call Danielle at 863-299-3633 in our Winter Haven office.

United Way of Central Florida Through partnerships with community experts and dedicated volunteers, United Way of Central Florida is creating and championing programs in Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties that show measurable impact in the areas of Education, Income, and Health. When we work together to help kids succeed in school, to promote financial stability for families, and to improve people’s health, we can achieve more than any one person or organization can do alone. When you give to United Way of Central Florida, your contributions stay in our community.

The programs we invest in are evaluated by more than 200 volunteers to ensure that they are fulfilling community need and creating lasting changes in the lives of the people they touch. Join us! The challenges are significant, but when we work together, we can make a difference. That’s how you Live United.

When you give to the United Way of Central Florida your contribution is invested with a focus on changing our community. When we work together we can accomplish more than any single group can on it’s own.

Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Live United.

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Resources for parentS ADDICTIONS Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling gamblinghelp.org 1-888-ADMIT-IT 888-236-4848 Al-Anon nofldist9.org 863-678-3800 Wilson House wilsonhouserecovery.org 863-808-2035 ADOPTIONS Catholic Charities of Central Florida cflcc.org 863-686-7153 Florida Baptist Children’s Homes fbchomes.org 863-688-4981 Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.org 863-519-8900 A Safe Haven for Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229 BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING Good Shepherd Hospice goodshepherdhospice.org 863-682-0027, TOLL FREE: 1-800-464-3994 BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT FL Dept. of Health in Polk-WIC Program mypolkhealth.org Auburndale - 863-965-5452 Bartow - 863-519-7542 Haines City - 863-419-3250 Lakeland North - 863-413-2638 Lakeland Central - 863-284-3075 Lake Wales - 863-678-4013 Winter Haven 863-291-5244 Healthy Start Coalition healthystarthhp.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-534-9224 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Lakeland 863-413-2620

La Leche League of Lakeland llllakeland.org 863-808-7889 Lakeland Lactation Coalition 863-660-5165 Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Breast Feeding Helpline 863-294-7068 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION Florida Abuse Hotline myflfamilies.com 800-96-ABUSE (962-2873) Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.org 863-519-8900 A Safe Haven For Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229 CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center heartofflorida.com 863-419-2226 Lakeland Regional Medical Center lrmc.com 863-687-1100 Healthy Start MomCare Program healthystarthhp.org 863-519-4700 1-866-796-0871 Polk County Health Department mypolkhealth.org 863-686-1221 x247 Winter Haven Women’s Hospital winterhavenhospital.org 863-294-7020 CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL Early Learning Coalition of Polk elcpolk.org Lakeland 863-577-2450 Winter Haven 863-508-2037 800-843-9780

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¿Sabías que cuanto más leas con tu hija, leerá mejor y le irá mejor en sus estudios y en la vida?

Crea un mundo nuevo a través de los libros.

Lean juntos desde el día en que nazca tu hijo y aliéntalo a que interactúe juguetonamente con los libros.

Para continuar fomentando el aprendizaje temprano de tu hijo, encontrarás ideas y materiales para descargar gratuitamente en www.bornlearning.org.

Designed to support you in your critical role as a child’s first teacher, Born Learning materials are made available through the efforts of United Way, United Way Success By 6™ and Civitas.

Civitas thanks Parents as Teachers, an international early childhood parent education and family support program, for their ongoing support.

For more information, visit us online at www.bornlearning.org.

This Civitas tool was adapted for the Born Learning campaign.

For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Polk State College-Childhood and Professional Development Program polk.edu 863-669-2915 Preschool at Florida Southern College flsouthern.edu 863-680-4103 South Florida State College southflorida.edu 863-453-6661 CHILD RECREATION Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Ridge Council boyscouting.com 813-872-2691 Boys and Girls Clubs Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club citruscenterboysandgirlsclub.org Haines City 863-422-7014 Lake Wales 863-679-8582 Winter Haven 863-967-1532 Lakeland and Mulberry bgclakeland.com Carl G. Schowe Club/Crystal Lake Elem.

863-665-3864 James J. Musso Club/Lakeland 863-686-3371 Wogan S. Badcock Jr. Ctr/Purcell Elementary Elem.

863-425-0130 John L. Sanders Club/Rochelle Schl of the Arts 863-686-0721 Camp Fire USA campfire.org 863-688-5491 Girls Inc. girlsinc.org Bartow 863-533-5000 Lakeland 863-682-3002 Winter Haven 863-967-2874 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org 800-881-4475 Kelly Recreation Center 863-834-3284

Lakeland Family YMCA ymcawcf.org 863-644-3528 Lake Wales Family YMCA lakewalesymca.net 863-676-9441 North Lakeland YMCA ymcawcf.org 863-859-7769 Winter Haven YMCA lakewalesymca.org/winter-haven-family-ymca 863-292-0922 COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH Abolish Domestic Violence: Alternatives & Prevention Techniques (ADAPT) 863-640-7972 Al-Anon nofldist9.org 863-678-3800 Bethany Center Good Shepherd Hospice chaptershealth.org 863-968-1707 Catholic Charities of Central Florida cflcc.org Lakeland 863-686-7153 Winter Haven 863-299-7983 Fla Diagnostic and Learning Resource (FDLRS) fdlrs.polk-fl.net 863-647-4258 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill namipolk.com 863-450-2943 Peace River Center www.peace-river.com 863-519-0575 Crisis Line 863-519-3744 Polk County Veterans Services polk-county.net 863-534-5220 Recovery for Life 863-676-1949 A Safe Haven for Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229

Build a world with books.

Read together right from the start, and encourage your child’s playful interaction with books.

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Did you know that the more often you read with your child, the more successful she will be in reading, in school and in life?

For ideas and free downloadable materials to enhance your child’s early learning, visit us online at www.bornlearning.org.

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Tri-County Human Services tchsonline.com 863-709-9392 The Wilson House wilsonhouserecovery.org 863-808-2035 Winter Haven Hospital winterhavenhospital.org 863-294-7062 Women’s Resource Center wrcfl.org Hot Line 863-299-6626 Lakeland 863-686-1221 ext.231 Winter Haven 863-294-5318 Youth & Family Alternatives yfainc.org 863-499-2430 DRUG PREVENTION EDUCATION InnerAct Alliance inneractalliance.org 863-802-0777 Tri-County Human Services tchsonline.com 863-709-9392 EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE Early Learning Coalition of Polk elcpolk.org Lakeland 863-577-2450 Winter Haven 863-508-2037 800-843-9780 East Coast Migrant Head Start Project Dundee 863-439-0864 Fort Meade 863-285-8210 Polk County School Board polk-fl.net 863-648-3046 Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) rcma.org Mulberry 863-425-9246 Wahneta 863-295-5917 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT/TUTORING AmeriCorps americorps.gov 863-519-8637 East Area Adult School eastareaadult.com 863-965-5475 Fort Meade Literacy Council 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-604-8012 Learning Resource Center lrcpolk.com 863-688-9477 New Beginnings Charter High School-Ages 16-21 polk-fl.net 863-298-5666 West Area Adult School westareaadult.com 863-499-2835 Women’s Resource Center wrcfl.org 863-299-6626 FAMILY SUPPORT Al-Anon nofldist9.org 863-678-3800 Healthy Families Polk 863-534-5257 Winter Haven 863-401-2452 Healthy Start Coalition

healthystarthhp.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-534-9224 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Lakeland 863-413-2620 Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.org 863-519-8900 InnerAct Alliance-Substance Abuse inneractalliance.org 863- 802-0777 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-604-8012 A Safe Haven For Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229 Wings of Eagles-Outreach Center wingsofeagles.net 863-665-7700 FINANCIAL EDUCATION Catholic Charities of Central Florida cflcc.org 863-686-7153 Church Service Center 863-533-5822 Exploration V Children’s Museum explorationsv.com 863-687-3869 Florida Prosperity Partnership-Polk FloridaProsperityPartnership.org 863-797-4212 HELP of Fort Meade 863-285-6600 ext.4 Frostproof Care Center frostproofcarecenter.com 863-635-5555 Mulberry Community Service Center mulberrycsc.com 863-425-1523 Salvation Army uss.salvationarmy.org 863-853-2214 Talbot House Ministries talbothouse.org 863-687-8475 Women’s Care Center of Bartow 863-534-3844 Women’s Resource Center wrcfl.org 863-299-6626 FOOD BANKS Agape Food Banks agapefeeds.com 863-665-7074 FOSTER PARENTING Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.org 863-519-8900 HEALTH INSURANCE ACA Marketplace healthcare.gov 1-800-318-2596 Florida KidCare floridakidcare.org 1-888-540-5437 Children’s Medical Services - Department of Health cms-kids.com 863-413-3597 Medicaid myflfamilies.com

For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.

Polk Health Plan polk-county.net 863-534-5387 HEALTH SERVICES Central Florida Health Care cfhconline.org Dundee 863-419-3330 Frostproof 863-635-4891 Lake Wales 863-678-4360 Lakeland 863-413-8600 Winter Haven 863-292-4280 Good Samaritan Clinic at Talbot House talbothouse.org 863-687-8475 Florida Dept. of Health in Polk mypolkhealth.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-519-7916 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lakeland North 863-413-2620 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Florida Discount Drug Card Program floridadiscountdrugcard.com 1-866-341-8894 The Haley Center firstwinterhaven.org 863-299-6562 HELP of Fort Meade 863-285-6600 Lake Wales Free Clinic 863-676-1222 Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine lvim.net 863-688-5846 Polk Health Plan polk-county.net/php 863-533-1111

We Care of Polk County polkcountydoctors.org 863-701-8070 LEGAL SERVICES Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society hofla.org 863-519-5663 LITERACY ORGANIZATIONS Fort Meade Literacy Council 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-604-8012 READ Lakeland readlakeland.com 863-802-1512 READ Polk readpolk.com 863-797-6253 MENTORING Big Brothers Big Sisters bbbsfl.org 863-682-5191 Girls Inc. girlsinc.com Lakeland 863-682-3002 Winter Haven 863-967-2874 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org 863-688-7648 800-881-4475 Polk County School Board polk-fl.net 863-648-3046

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NUTRITION Florida Dept. of Health in Polk WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) mypolkhealth.org Auburndale 863-965-5452 Bartow 863-519-7542 Haines City 863-419-3250 Lakeland North 863-413-2638 Lakeland Central 863-284-3075 Lake Wales 863-678-4013 Winter Haven 863-291-5244 Polk County Extension Office polk.ifas.ufl.edu 863-519-8677 ext.114 PARENT/CHILD ACTIVITY GROUPS & EDUCATION Children and Adults with ADD chadd.org Explorations V Children’s Museum explorationsv.com 863-687-3869 Family Fundamentals (ages 0-6) uwcf.org 863-686-1221 x221 Fort Meade Literacy Council 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org 863-688-7648 800-881-4475 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-604-8012 Learning Resource Center lrcpolk.com 863-688-9477

Public Libraries mypclc.org Auburndale 863-965-5548 Bartow 863-534-0131 Bookmobile 863-678-4004 Books by Mail 863-679-4441 TOLL FREE 1-866-679-4441 Dundee 863-439-9424 Eagle Lake 863-293-2914 eLibrary South 863-838-4507 Fort Meade 863-285-8287 Frostproof 863-635-7857 Haines City 863-421-3633 Historical and Genealogical Library 863-534-4380 Lake Alfred 863-291-5378 Lake Wales 863-678-4004 Lakeland 863-834-4280 Larry R. Jackson Branch 863-834-4288 Mulberry 863-425-3246 Polk City 863-984-4340 Polk County Law Library 863-534-4013 Winter Haven 863-291-5880 Gulf Coast Community Care Family Builders 863-614-9156 Healthy Families Polk polk-county.net 863-534-5257 Winter Haven 863-401-2452 InnerAct Alliance inneractalliance.org 863-802-0777 La Leche League llllakeland.org 863-808-7889 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-604-8012

Coyle Chiropractic and Massage Therapy $20 School and Sports Physicals!

Lakeland Regional Medical Center lrmc.com 863-687-1100 Polk County School Board polk-fl.net 863-534-0636 POISON HELP Florida Poison Information Center-Tampa poisoncentertampa.org 800-222-1222 RESOURCE & REFERRAL United Way 2-1-1 uwcf.org Dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515 800-881-8929 Crisis Response Team at Peace River Center www.peace-river.com 863-519-3744 TOLL FREE: 800-627-5906 A Safe Haven For Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229 SAFETY Citizen CPR, Inc. Child/Infant Preventative Safety Education citizencprinc.com 863-680-1277 SENIOR SERVICES Alzheimer’s Association alz.org 863-292-9210 American Assoc. of Retired Persons aarp.org 866-595-7678 Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337

For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.

Elder Point elderpoint.org 863-682-7249 Faith in Action North Lakeland, Inc. 863-686-0009 The Lakeland Activity Center for Seniors 863-687-2988 Polk County Elderly Services polk-county.net (Click Social Services) 863-534-5320 Rath Center Therathcenter.org 863-937-8023 Viste viste.org 863-284-0828 SMOKING - HELP TO QUIT SMOKING Lake Wales Free Clinic lakewalescarecenter.org 863-676-1222 InnerAct Alliance inneractalliance.org 863-802-0777 Florida Health Department in Polk mypolkhealth.org 863-519-7900, ext. 11097 Winter Haven Hospital-Behavioral Health Division winterhavenhospital.org 863-294-7062 SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES Achievement Academy (ages 0-3) achievementacademy.com Bartow 863-533-0690 Lakeland 863-683-6504 Winter Haven 863-965-7586

Birth To Three Program Questions or concerns about your child’s development?

Our in-home program can help!

Any child in Polk County, newborn to three years, is eligible for services at no cost to the family THE PROGRAM PROVIDES:

We’ve got your back.

• Developmental evaluations • Monthly home visits • Individualized goals, activities and techniques • Developmentally appropriate toys and materials • Parent information and support

Coyle Chiropractic and Massage Therapy 1131 Bartow Road Lakeland, Florida 33801 (863) 687-4540 MM# 13201

Find us online at www.CoyleChiro.net and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CoyleChiroCare www.achievementacademy.com

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For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.

SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES All Children’s Specialty Care of Lakeland allkids.org 863-802-6600 TDD/TTY: 863-802-6504 Alliance for Independence afi-fl.org 863-665-3846 Bolesta Center (ages 0-5) bolesta.cbcs.usf.edu 813-974-5733 Central Florida Autism Institute, Inc. cfaii.org 863-816-5886 Central Florida Speech and Hearing cfshc.org 863-686-3189 (includes TDD/TTY) Children’s Medical Services (Department of Health) cms-kids.com 863-413-3580 Early Steps Intervention Program 866-549-1740 Family Network on Disabilities of Florida fndusa.org 727-523-1130 (Voice & TTD) 800-825-5736 Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System (FDLRS) fdlrs.polk-fl.net 800-316-7057 Florida Epilepsy Services epilepsyservices.com 863-686-5880 Florida First Start (ages 0-3) Frostproof Elementary 863-635-8569 Griffin Elementary 863-853-6027 Snively Elementary 863-291-5316 Florida School for the Deaf and Blind fsdb.k12.fl.us TOLL FREE: 800-344-3732 TDD/TTY Lighthouse for the Blind (ages 0-5) tampalighthouse.org 863-299-3633 Our Children’s Academy (ages 1-grade 8) ourchildrensacademy.org 863-679-3338

Parental Ed & Encouragement for Autism in Children Everywhere (PEACE) peacelakeland.com 863 413-2722 ext.203 Peace River Center www.peace-river.com Behavioral Health (children) 863-519-0575 Rape Recovery Resources Crisis line (Lakeland) 863-413-2707 Domestic Violence Services Crisis line (Lakeland) 863-413-2700 Pediatric Health Choice pediatrichc.com 863-603-0515 Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc. ptsbeyourbest.com 863-802-3800 Polk County School Board “Child Find” polk-fl.net 863-647-4258 Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida sbacentralflorida.org 407-248-9210 The Roberts Academy-Dyslexia flsouthern.edu/robertsacademy 863-680-3741 TianVica Riding Academy tianvica.org 888-548-2972 SENIOR SERVICES Catholic Charities Lake Morton Senior Center cflcc.org/senior/Morton 863-687-2988 Lakeland Neighborhood Service Center 863-294-5860 Winter Haven Viste viste.org 863-284-0828 Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry & Fort Meade TEEN PARENT SERVICES Polk County School Board polk-fl.net 863-534-0930 A Safe Haven for Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229

There are fireworks in my milk!

You will need a bowl or cake pan, whole or 2% milk, food coloring, dish soap and cotton swabs. Pour the milk into the bowl. Add 1 drop from each color near the center of the bowl.

Using a clean cotton swab, touch one end into the center without stirring or mixing. Does anything happen? On the other end of the cotton swab, put a drop of dish soap. Place it into the middle of the milk. What happens now? The colors should burst out through the milk. Why does this happen?

The chemical bonds found in the protein of the milk are broken by the dish soap, which allows the color to run around freely in the milk

To make applying for KidCare easier, find out what forms you need on our website

Florida KidCare

1-888-540-5437 (KIDS) www.floridakidcare.org

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Sun protection tips Everyday life is a learning experience for children. Born Learning is a public engagement campaign that helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.

Go to bornlearning.org for free tips and free ideas for free things you can do with your child.

For example: For your preschooler-Use car time to talk about your child’s day. Ask specific questions (“Did you draw in preschool?” or “Did you eat a cheese sandwich?”) rather than general ones (“How was your day?”) because they are easier for young children to answer.

Help your child talk about past experiences to enhance memory. Talk with your child about where you are going in the future (“We are going to the market on the way home”) to help him or her develop thinking and planning skills.

Create regular routines with your child.

Sing and play during bath time.

Tell stories before bed.

Talk with your child during meal times.

Just a few sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don’t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors. Seek shade. Cover up. Get a hat. Wear sunglasses. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA and UVB protection every time your child goes outside. Apply sunscreen generously 30 minutes before going outdoors.

Don’t forget ears, noses, lips, and the tops of feet.

Communication is the Key to Your Child’s Success!

Here are a few ways we can help:    

Full hearing evaluations, diagnosis and customized hearing solutions.

Comprehensive speech-language assessments, treatment and therapy.

Baby Sign Language Classes – birth to walkers.

Reading Blast Summer Program – ages 5 and up.

1111 N. Parkway Frontage Rd. Lakeland Conveniently located in Highlands Plaza

3020 Lakeland Highlands Road  Lakeland, FL 33803  www.cfshc.org 863.686.3189www.cfshc.org

The money you spend with us helps your neighbor – we’re a non-profit!

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Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri. 8:00am - 3:00pm

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OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, August 26th, 10am-Noon Thursday, August 27th, 10am-Noon Come learn about our FREE Children’s Programs, take a tour, and meet our teachers!

If you have a child between the ages of 0-5 and you are seeking a fun, educational environment for you and your child, join us at one of our Open Houses! ~NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED~

Family Fundamentals 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, Fl 33805 Call 863-686-1221 x221 for more info.

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1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805

863-686-1221 ext. 221 Free Daily Activities are taking a summer break and will resume the week of 8/31/15.

Keep up with us on Facebook: Success By 6, Family Fundamentals.

Family Fundamentals Partner Spotlight: Center for Independent Living

The CIL is Creating Opportunity for Disability Inclusion. This is accomplished by promoting Accessibility and providing Informational and Referral. The High School High Tech program provides students with disabilities opportunities to explore technology-related careers. Independent Living Skills Training offers tools that help people learn or re-learn how to be self-sufficient. CIL’s Peer Support provides a warm, inviting atmosphere for connecting with others and gaining skills that promote independence. For more information go to www.cilorlando.org or call 863-413-2722.

Other Activities

Please call for details and times and possible fees.

GAP (Guardians As Parents)Support Group First Tuesday every month, call 863-534-0753.

PEACE (Parental Encouragement for Autistic Children Everywhere)

Women’s Independence Program Every Wednesday, 11am

What did one eye say to the other? There’s something between us that smells.

The Achievement Academy is a public Charter School serving young children with delays and/or disabilities at three locations: Bartow, Lakeland and Winter Haven. Our PreK ESE (Exceptional Student Education) classrooms serve children, ages 2 through 5, in a loving and developmentally appropriate environment.

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ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY PROVIDES: Teachers certified in ESE and PreK-Primary or Birth-4 Small class size Physical, speech and occupational therapy All at no cost to families!

The Charter School program is accredited by AdvancEd.

NOW ACCEPTING ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS Enrollment & additional information can be found through our website www.achievementacademy.com or by calling 863-683-6504.

Scavenger Hunt Number One!

Give your child a magazine and ask them to search the pages to find a picture of a tree, or find a photo that can make you laugh.

• Camp READY! • SAT/ACT/EOC/Study Skills • For Credit High School Courses • One-To-One Tutoring • Intensive Reading and Math Programs • Virtual School Coaching... and So Much More!

Pre-K through Adult Services Call today to learn how We Can Help You!

Course Fees based on family income SACS Accreditation 1628 S. Florida Ave • Lakeland 863-688-9477 • www.LRCPolk.com

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Healthy Frozen Yogurt Those store-bought frozen treats can be full of nasty things like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors, so let’s make something healthy! When my bananas start to brown, I peel them and put them in a zip-top bag for the freezer. You’ll find there are lots of other fruits you can save by freezing before they spoil to use later.

You can use them in smoothies, frozen yogurt and drinks.

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How much TV time is OK for my children to watch and why?

Ingredients:

2 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries 3 medium bananas 3 tablespoon honey (if needed) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:

lace all ingredients into a food processor P or blender.

Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape the sides as needed.

Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or pour into a freezer safe container with a lid and freeze for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

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The American Academic of Pediatrics recommends no TV/DVD/Video viewing for children under the age of 2. Children over 2 should watch no more than 1-2 hours per day.

Pay attention to these factors when allowing viewing times: · Choose quality shows and films : Make sure your child sees and hears positive messages · Have times when TV is off limits such as dinner time or family game night · Watch shows with your child so you can talk about the content and extend the child’s learning Combee Elementary Jackie Olivo, Staff Hours: M, W, F-7:30 AM-3:00 PM T/TH 10:30-6:00 2805 Morgan Combee Rd Lakeland, FL 33801 ( 863) 668-3035

Frostproof Elementary Anna Loaiza, Staff Hours: M, W, F-7:30 AM-3:00 PM T/TH 10:30-6:00 118 W. 3rd Street, Frostproof, FL 33843 (863) 635-8600

Sleepy Hill Elementary Hours: M, W, F-7:30 AM-3:00 PM T/TH 10:30-6:00 2285 Sleepy Hill Road Lakeland, FL 33810 (863) 815-6787

Garner Elementary Mindy Santiago, Staff Hours: M, W, F-7:30 AM-3:00 PM T/TH 10:30-6:00 2500 Havendale Blvd NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 (863) 965-5488

Mulberry Middle Nitza Ribot, Staff Hours: M, W, F-8:00 AM-3:30 PM T/TH 10:30-6:00 500 Martin Luther King Ave Mulberry, FL 33860 (863) 425-9288

Children learn language, ideas, and how to behave through “give and take” with others.

Watching TV shows and movies are passive activities- no chance for interaction. Children with a high rate of TV viewing may show delays in both language and learning.

Children who watch more than 1-2 hours of TV a day tend to be less physically active and are at risk for obesity.

The less passive viewing a child engages in, the more creative and imaginative the child tends to be.

What happens when our very youngest learners miss so many opportunities to learn?

Children who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade are much less likely to read proficiently by the end of third grade and are more likely to have poor attendance in later grades.

Did you know that chronic absence affects one in 10 children in kindergarten and first grade nationwide? Consistent attendance in preschool can lay a foundation for better attendance in the school years ahead.

Scavenger Hunt Number Two

Fill a plastic bottle with rice. Mix in small objects like a coin, paperclip, postage stamp, pebble, etc. Ask your child to see how many objects they can find. You may want to glue or tape the lid shut!

Talk, sing and read with your child.

Let your child hear your voice as much as possible.

Share books every day.

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