CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE

FROM THE DESK OF YOUR CDS

CONTACT US! MARK YOUR CALENDARS

CDS: Melissa Davila (386)-507-1329Family Advocate: Julyette Santiago-386-414-1458Classroom Phone Number & Extensions(386)-749-0300FA: ext. 51: ext. 1 2: ext. 23: ext. 34: ext. 4

FROM THE DESK OF YOUR CDS

CONTACT INFORMATION

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

FAMILY ADVOCATE CORNER

A NOTE FROM THE TEACHERS

HOME LEARNING & FAMILY

ENGAGEMENT

PARENT MEETING MINUTES

POLICY COUNCIL UPDATES

HEAD START NEWSJo Sheppard Head Start & Early Head Start Newsletter

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MAY

June 4, 2021 – Last Day of School 1:00pm (Head Start)

May 7, 2021- Parent Meeting @ 4:00 PM May 19, 2021- Early Release @ 1:15 PM (Head Start)

EHS programs ensure services respond to family needs and circumstances. We know that when intervention services occur asearly as possible, they have a better impact on child and family trajectories. We also know that trusting and secure relationships,also known as attachment, are key to children’s learning. This is why EHS programs promote positive parent-child interactionsthrough ongoing conversations about child development, recognizing parents’ knowledge and experience, and offering tips andtrainings when needed.

Early Head Start Supports Children and Families By Sarah Merrill

INFORMACIÓN DE SU CDSEarly Head Start apoya a niños y familias Los programas de EHS garantizan que los servicios respondan a las necesidades y circunstancias familiares. Sabemos que cuandolos servicios de intervención ocurren lo antes posible, tienen un mayor impacto en las trayectorias del niño y la familia. Tambiénsabemos que las relaciones de confianza y seguridad, también conocidas como apego, son clave para el aprendizaje de los niños.Es por eso que los programas de EHS promueven interacciones positivas entre padres e hijos a través de conversacionescontinuas sobre el desarrollo infantil, reconocen el conocimiento y la experiencia de los padres y ofrecen consejos ycapacitaciones cuando es necesario.

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/blog/early-head-start-supports-children-families

Thank you, Gracias Melissa Davila, Child Development Specialist

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C E N T E R N A M E [ M O N T H ]J O S H E P P A R D M A Y

FAMILY ADVOCATE CORNER

A NOTE FROM THE TEACHERS

B y : J u l y e t t e S a n t i a g o

Hello parents in the month of May we will be learningabout balls. The teachers will invite the children toexplore the balls indoors safely by rolling the balls gently.By doing so, provides an experience for the children andimplements their fine motor skills. As we continuefollowing safety measures, we encourage the parents tosee if their child/ren are presenting symptoms for thesafety of others thank you! Also, parents please dressyour child/ren accordingly to the weather!

Hola padres, en el mes de mayo aprenderemos sobre laspelotas. Los maestros invitarán a los niños a explorar laspelotas en el interior de forma segura haciendo rodar laspelotas suavemente. Al hacerlo, proporciona unaexperiencia para los niños e implementa sus habilidadesmotoras finas. A medida que continuamos siguiendo lasmedidas de seguridad, animamos a los padres a ver si sushijos presentan síntomas por la seguridad de los demás.¡Gracias! Además, recuerden vestir a sus hijos de acuerdocon el clima.

CLASSROOM 1

Magali Vallejo & Anabel Trujillo

CLASSROOM 2

Maribel Mancilla & Ma De Arco

Hello parents in the month of May we will be talking andlearning about the different types of transportation thereis, by water, ground or air. We can ride buses, cars, trucks,trains, boats, and planes to help us get to where we wantto go. We want to thank our parents for working with usduring these difficult times. We also want to encourageparents to keep everyone in mind and if your child/ren issick or show symptoms please keep them home as wecontinue to take precautions to keep everyone safe andhealthy. Please dress your child according to the weather,remember to bring extra clothes if needed. Thank You

Hola padres en el mes de mayo estaremos hablando yaprendiendo sobre los diferentes tipos de transporteque hay, por agua, tierra o aire. Podemos viajar enautobuses, automóviles, camiones, trenes, barcos yaviones para ayudarnos a llegar a donde queremos ir.Queremos agradecer a nuestros padres por trabajarcon nosotros durante estos tiempos difíciles. Tambiénqueremos alentar a los padres a que tengan en cuentaa todos y si sus hijos están enfermos o muestransíntomas, por favor manténgalos en casa mientrascontinuamos tomando precauciones para mantener atodos seguros y saludables. Por favor vista a su hijo deacuerdo al clima, recuerde traer ropa extra si esnecesario. Gracias

Hello Parents, To our rollover parents (returning children), we will be contacting you soon to let you know how we will be doing therollover packets for the next school year 2021-2022. We started taking applications for the new school year 2021-2022 forEarly Head and Head Start. Please contact me 386-414-1458 and I will let you know what documentation is needed. Our next parent meeting is May 7th at 4:00 pm via zoom. Thank you.

MENSAJE DE SU REPRESENTANTE DE FAMILIA

Hola padres A nuestros padres de transferencia (niños que regresan), me pondré en contacto con ustedes pronto para informarlescómo estaremos haciendo los paquetes de transferencia para el próximo año escolar 2021-2022. Comenzamos a recibirsolicitudes para el nuevo año escolar 2021-2022 para Early Head y Head Start. Comuníquese conmigo al 386-414-1458 y leinformaré qué documentación se necesita. Nuestra próxima reunión de padres es el 7 de mayo a las 4:00 pm a través de zoom. Gracias, Julyette Santiago, Family Advocate

C E N T E R N A M E [ M O N T H ]

A NOTE FROM THE TEACHERS

Dear parents, This year passed by too fast, and it had been a rewardingexperience to work with you and your child. We thankyou for allowing us to be part of your child's life andacademic achievements. We will continue to learn aboutReduce, Reuse, and Recycle during May, and we willcontinue to get ready for Kindergarten. We encourageyou to continue to work on your child's mathematical,phonological awareness, and print knowledge skillsduring the summer break. Thank you again for yourpatience, understanding, and excellent involvement inyour child's academic experience this year. Keep up withyour great job!

Mrs. Daniella & Mrs. Gloria Buildings are all around us, this month we will learn concepts and skills in science, social studies, literacy, and math aboutbuildings. When we are outside, children often ask questions about our school building, the height, what it’s made of andhow strong it is. Their ongoing interest in our building helped us realize that buildings would make a good study topic. Wecan really use your help in gathering all sorts of pictures of buildings to display around the classroom. Pictures from anysource will help, such as newspapers, magazines, postcards and your family’s photo collection. Thank you for playing animportant role in our learning.

Estimados padres, Este año pasó demasiado rápido y fue una experiencia gratificante trabajar con usted y su hijo. Le agradecemos porpermitirnos ser parte de la vida y los logros académicos de su hijo. Continuaremos aprendiendo sobre Reducir, Reutilizar yReciclar durante mayo, y continuaremos preparándonos para el Kindergarten. Lo alentamos a que continúe trabajando enlas habilidades de conocimiento matemático, fonológico e impreso de su hijo durante las vacaciones de verano. Graciasnuevamente por su paciencia, comprensión y excelente participación en la experiencia académica de su hijo este año.¡Continúe con su gran trabajo!

Los edificios están a nuestro alrededor, este mes aprenderemos conceptos y habilidades en ciencias, estudios sociales,alfabetización y matemáticas sobre edificios. Cuando estamos afuera, los niños a menudo hacen preguntas sobre eledificio de nuestra escuela, la altura, de qué está hecho y qué tan fuerte es. Su continuo interés en nuestro edificio nosayudó a darnos cuenta de que los edificios serían un buen tema de estudio. Realmente podemos usar su ayuda pararecopilar todo tipo de imágenes de edificios para exhibir en el salón de clases. Las imágenes de cualquier fuente ayudarán,como periódicos, revistas, postales y la colección de fotos de su familia. Gracias por jugar un papel importante en nuestroaprendizaje.

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J O S H E P P A R D M A Y

CLASSROOM 3

Mrs. Marline & Mrs. Aracely

CLASSROOM 4

Mrs. Daniella & Mrs. Gloria

C E N T E R N A M E [ M O N T H ]

Inspect & CollectWhat you do: Notice when your child picks up and admires small objectshe finds. Begin by talking about his new discovery: I seethat rock has gray and white specks in it. It’d be fun tosave it. I wonder if there are any other interesting rocksaround here. Discuss how the gathered items could be saved as acollection. Your child can create a display of his newtreasures. Try displaying hard items like rocks and shells in a jar ofwater to make the colors brighter. Place fragile items inthe individual sections of an egg carton. Stick feathers in asmall foam block. Talk with your child about other ways his collection can bedisplayed. Admire the collection often and wonder aloud about otheritems that could be added to it.

CHILDREN'S BOOK SUGGESTION

HOME LEARNING /

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

P A G E 4

J O S H E P P A R D M A Y

PARENT MEETING

MINUTES

POLICY COUNCIL

UPDATES

Come along on a lively, lyrical exploration of the world's mostbeloved sports. Rhyming text and energetic artwork featuring adiverse group of children introduce the basics of eight sportspopular around the world: baseball, track, football/soccer,gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and swimming.Includes educational endnotes and art by celebrated illustratorChristiane Engel, whose previous Barefoot credits includeBaby's First Words, Dump Truck Disco, Knick Knack PaddyWhack, and Build-a-Story Cards: Space Quest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIgopCA4fM0

Jo Sheppard Head Start Parent Meeting Minutes

Welcome-Melisa Davila (CDS), Julyette Santiago (FA)welcome the parents. Reading of minutes from March 2021 Policy Council Report- Service Area Report: New School Year Applications Dental, Physicals Appointments Closure of a Classroom – Parent will receive anotification through zoom about classroomsclosures. Contact Family Advocate for all concerns. Parent Activity

Raffle with parents present. All parent received books.

Friday, April 2nd 2021 @ 4:00PM

May 7, 2021: Next Parent Meeting @4pm via Zoom

The April Policy Council met via Zoom today. TheMarch Minutes were approved. Five proposed staffwere approved for hire. The Attendance/Enrollmentand Snack reports were Approved. Several policiesand procedures were reviewed and accepted. TheBushnell and Holly Hill Parent Activities wereapproved as were all Center and Service Reports.