For Head Start Updates Text ssisd to 903

For Head Start Updates… Text @ssisd to 903. 686. 1826 For additional information on how to volunteer or take part in school activities, contact Rita V. Taylor, Parent, Family, & Community Specialist @ 903. 439. 6170, ext. 6114

Head Start Most Valuable Parents “We’re All in this Together”

The Head Start Symbol tells a story. The two squares represent early childhood by suggesting building blocks. The vertical stripes represent the child and the parent. The arrow represents the direction toward upward family success. The arrangement of the blocks represents stairs by which this can be accomplished. The colors red, white, and blue represent the United States and the many opportunities it provides for its citizens.

Why are We Here?

We’re All in this Together

Head Start Manual

Volunteers Make a Difference Tammy Ethridge 2014 -15 SSISD Head Start Top Volunteer 130 Hours

Total Volunteer Hours 531 All parents must have a background check before volunteering

Ways a Volunteer Can Help • Participate in Policy Council, Advisory, Self -Assessment Teams • Read aloud to children • Assist children at learning centers • Operate office equipment • Instruct a small group of children under supervision of a teacher • Put up bulletin boards and other displays • Assist with special events, programs or assemblies • Utilize special skill or talents for class • Assemble take home activities for PACT

The Watch D. O. G. S. program is the father involvement initiative of the National Center for Fathering that organizes fathers and father figures in order to provide positive male role modes for the students and to enhance school security.

P. A. C. T. Parent and Child Together PACT contains information about upcoming events, resources, and fun activities designed especially for you and your child. Spending quality time together will enhance your child’s educational growth and development. PACT will be sent home once a month! DIRECTIONS: Review ALL Items Set Aside Time to Share Learning Activity with your Child Complete and Return Specified Documents Mission: Enjoy learning together with your child!

Policy Council makes decisions about very important issues facing the program

Parent Committee Meetings are offered throughout the year in order to meet specific needs of Head Start families and children

Parent Interest Surveys Information Obtained from Surveys Used to Plan Parent Meetings Education Self-Sufficiency □ College (32) □ GED (12) □ ESL (1) □ Financial Aid (17) □ Computer Training (7) □ Family Literacy (6) □ Other: ___________________ □ Resume (5) □ Employment (17) □ Interview Tips (6) □ Budgeting & Money Management (17) □ Child Support Assistance (14) □ Community Resources (8) □ Other: ___________________ Family Wellness Mental Wellness □ Dental (30) □ Health Insurance for Child (9) □ Nutrition – Healthy Eating/Living (43) □ Obesity/Underweight (19) □ Other: ____Exercising_________________ □ Effective Discipline Parenting Tips (30) □ Family Counseling (15) □ Marital/Pre-Marital Counseling (3) □ Domestic Violence & Child Abuse Prevention (1) □ Single Parenting (19) □ Other: ___________________ Male Involvement Volunteering □ Watch D. O. G. S. (Dads of Great Students) (11) □ FRED (Fathers Reading Every Day) (7) □ A Few Good Men Fathers Support Group (8) □ Other: ___________________ □ Policy Council (8) □ Parent Committee Officer/Meetings (14) □ Monthly PACT (Parent & Child Together) Folders (29) □ Other: ___________________ Special Interest Family Talents (Show & Tell) □ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group (12) □ ESL S. P. E. E. K (Speaking Practical English Everyday is Knowledge) (8) □ Teen/Youth Parenting Group (5) □ Raising Children from Diverse & Multi-Cultural Backgrounds (12) □ Children with Disabilities Resources (5) □ Other: ___________________ Is there an activity that you would like to share with Head Start students? (i. e. singing, cooking, playing an instrument). If interested, please list below: Activity: Is there any specific topic that you would like any information about? If so, please list below: Diabetes, ADHD, Autism, Bullying Best Day to Attend Meetings/Trainings (Please Circle One) Any (13) Monday(12) Tuesday(16) Wednesday(16) Thursday(16) Friday(10) Best Time to Attend Meetings/Trainings (Please Circle One) Any (5) Morning (32) Noon (17) Evening (30) Please consider working parents

Upcoming Events • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meetings • Parent Committee Officer’s Training • Watch D. O. G. S. Breakfast/Training • School Readiness Activities • Career Day (College, GED, ESL, Resume, Employment) • Walk & Talk 8 -week Nutritional/Health Program • Parent/Health Fair • Financial/Family Literacy (1 K Before K, Very Reading Program, Computer Training) • Family Wellness/Conscious Discipline • Make and Take Family Fun • Latino Night

1 K Before K Congratulations to the following parents and students who are participating in the 1 K before K program and have read and recorded over 100 book totals: Aaliyah Vasquez – 410 Books Jason Jones – 400 Books Morgan Williams – 225 Books Cleveland Middleton – 225 Books Madison Beck – 160 Books Amaya Mills – 150 Books Jacob Kramer – 143 Books Chyna Golden-Mass – 103 Books Arilyn Doss – 102 Books Jimena Camacho – 100 Books Congratulations to Serenity Young for reading 1000 Books!

Head Start Testimonials • Visit our website at www. ssisd. net. Click on Campuses, ECLC, then the Head Start link

2015 -16 SSISD Head Start Parent Committee Officers Left to Right) Adriana Camacho-Secretary; Brittany Abron Vice President; La’Quanta Golden-President; Malorie Pardon – Photographer/Public Relations; Alex Darden-Asst. Secretary; Martha Mejia & Yvonna Hines – Seargent of Arms

Head Start Officers • President – assists PFCE Specialist with planning meetings. Reads newsletters, PACT, calendars in order to stay abreast of activities. Opens PC meetings with parent pledge. Shares information and encourage parent engagement • Vice- President – next in rank to president. VP takes president’s place in the event that he or she is not present in meeting. • Secretary – keeps accurate records of proceedings of all meetings. Records number of parents in attendance/door prize recipients, reads minutes • Photographer/Public Relations – takes pictures during meetings in an effort to publish activities for newspaper and or social media • Seargent of Arms– leads the Parent Pledge, and other duties as needed

Head Start… “The Sky’s the Limit”