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CLASSROOM
NEWS
Ms. Appalonia
Boozhoo, My name is Appalonia Clemmens. I
am currently substituting in the Infant Classroom. I am new to the
Head Start Program and enjoy working with the children in my classroom.
We are working with children to understand simple directions and
language terms. It is interesting to see them understand beginning
words and sounds. Allowing them to play and look at books gets
them prepared for circle time when we read to them as well as learning
to appreciate reading, loving books, and recognizing print early in
their lives. Please visit Head Start and our classroom if you are
in the area.
Ms. Shirley and Ms. Sue
Boozhoo Families, We want to welcome you and
your children to the Home Base Head Start Program. We look forward to
working with you and your child in the coming school year. During the
month of October we will be working on topics related to the season of
autumn, pumpkins, and scary feelings (due to the Halloween holiday). We
hope you can join us for these months' special events: Turtle Play
Shoppe on Tuesday October 13 "Pumpkins" at 10:00am Family
Social on Wednesday October 28 at 2:15pm. Hope to see you
there! Miigwitch, Ms. Sue Ms. Shirley
Ms. Janet and Ms. Jeanette
Boozhoo The children are older this year, so
they are learning new self help skills such as the potty, serving food,
eating with fork and a spoon. Parents please practice these skills at
home with your child; it will be easier for the children to learn.
Language development is also important read, sing, label everyday items
and encourage your child to repeat the words to build their vocabulary.
Please feel free to come to our classroom to visit and read to the
children. Miigwitch, Ms. Janet Ms. Jeanette Bizhiw (Lynx) Room
Ms. Sally and Ms. Arleen
Boozhoo, Greetings from classroom five Mizhiike
(Turtle) room. Nannon. We have been busy in our classroom doing
activities about fall, such as leaves, apples, wild rice, and
cranberries. We recently has a family social about which apples we like
the best. After tasting three different types of apples red delicious,
granny and golden delicious, it was determined that the children's
favorite was granny smith. The children taped the different colored
apples shapes to the corresponding trees, and we counted to see which
apples wont the taste test. Beautiful outdoor weather gave us the
opportunity to see pretty leaves on the trees, and gather some for out
classroom. We painted leave shapes with paint and many colors. Books
about fall were read to the children, as well as finger plays. Turtle
play shop featured wild rice season and harvest. The children tasted
wild rice, and were given recipes to take home to their families. We
looked at gourds of many shapes and colors. Cranberries from Lake
Nokomis were brought in for our class to see and examine. We are working
with the children about sharing and turn taking. At this time for their
age these are perhaps the most difficult. Now that the weather is
getting colder please remember send in warm clothing, heavier jackets,
hats and mittens. Stay healthy and warm. Gigaawaabamin, Ms. Arleen
Ms. Sally
Mr. Eli and Ms. Jodi
Boozhoo from the Maang (Loon) room, we have
been very busy learning about the fall season, apples, leaves and each
other. We also introduce a new letter of the alphabet and an ojibwe word
that we will learn about every week. Local firefighters visited with us
and we were able to see a fire truck and an ambulance. The children were
very excited to receive firefighter hats and coloring books. Please feel
free to drop in and share a story or a meal with our class. Happy
belated birthday to Esaube Brown who turned 4 in September. Please
remember to attend our parent meetings. Benefit Bingo will be coming up
in November. We need parents to run the Bingo sessions. The Benefit
Bingos are extremely important because they provide funding for
activities for our children. Miigwitch, Mr. Eli and Ms. Jodi
Ms. Alison and Mr. Mike
Boozhoo Families, October is going to be a very
busy month in our room and we look forward to sharing everything we
learn with you. Right now we are working with our second unit of study
entitled My Family, My Community. During this three week unit we will be
looking at our families, neighbors, neighborhoods, and the helpers that
make up our community. We will also be reading stories from around the
world, working on our math, reading and writing skills, and seasonal
activities. Miigwitch! Miss Alison and Mr. Mike
Ms. Kathryn and Ms. Melinda
Room 11 News “Smooth” is the best word to
describe the first few weeks of the new school year in our classroom.
The children are adjusting well to being in school, making new friends,
and learning lots of new skills. For the first two weeks of October our
classroom theme is Feelings. We have been practicing using our faces to
show that we are happy, sad, scared, angry, surprised, etc., as we sing
the song “If You're Happy and You Know It...” Also we have been
reading books which feature characters who are experiencing strong
feelings. During the latter part of October we will be focusing our
attention on the topic of Bats. We will also be getting our room ready
for Halloween. We will celebrate Halloween at the Family Social on
Wednesday, October 28, at 2pm, and hope you will join us then. More
information will come home soon about this event. We are currently
scheduling our first home visits. We look forward to talking with your
about the things we are doing here at Head Start, and the progress your
child is making.
Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Stefanie
We have had a great start to our new year! All
of our students are getting used to the schedule and routines we have in
our classroom. We have been singing our ABC's, counting to 10 in English
and Ojibwe, and singing "If you're happy and you know it". We
had a rocky start having so many new children who had never been to
school before and had to get used to being away from home. We have less
tears now and are having fun everyday! We graphed our favorite types of
apples, got to see a fire truck and ambulance up close, and will be
discussing "scary things" as we approach the Halloween
holiday. If you ever have any questions or would like to visit our room,
please feel free to do so. Our goal is to inspire your child to have a
love for school and we are really happy to have each and every one in
our room! Having a great fall, Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Stefanie, Giigoohn
Room, # 9
Ms. Mabel and Ms. Laverne
Boozhoo, We are learning about the fall season.
Our class is learning their colors, shapes and the changes in fall. We
are taking small steps in learning and being introduced to the school
and classrooms. Everything is still new. Parents please feel free to
come in and read a book to the class and don't forget to call and
schedule a home visit. Miigwitch, Ms. Mabel Ms. Laverne Room 8
Waawaashekeshii Deer
Ms. Margaret and Mr. Mark
Dear Parents, As you are aware September is one
of our busiest months of the year. Children coming back to school and
readjusting to school hours, along with the parents. For the past three
years I have been the CACFP Coordinator for the Head Start Program. I am
proud to say that this past September was the best attendance we have
had in the past three years. Great job to the parents and the children
keep up the good work. And a reminder you are always welcome to come in
and eat breakfast, lunch or snack with your child, please notify your
child's teacher in advance so the kitchen is prepared. Sincerely,
Mark Stone Assistant Cook CACFP Coordinator
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FROM THE ADMIN TEAM
Ms. Vicki and Ms. Julia, Family and Community Partnerships
Coordinators
Dear Parents,
Self-concept is defined as how a child feels
good about himself or herself. If a child feels good about whom he or
she is, then it is likely that he or she will feel sufficiently
confident and want to try new experiences and make new discoveries. Much
of what children learn about themselves comes from the support and
encouragement received at home. As a parent, you provide your child with
a good self-concept. We, on the other hand, will work with you in a
partnership to help you - help your child build a positive self-image.
Educational research documents the importance
of self-concept on success in life. By constantly supporting your child,
giving genuine praise at every opportunity, and helping your child feel
good about who he or she is, you can help your child develop a valuable
self-image - a determinant of lifelong success.
1. Give your child some genuine praise every
day. Let your child know that you are aware of the many things he or she
is learning and that you are constantly supporting those efforts. Praise
can consist of a pleasant comment, a pat on the back, a big smile, or
best of all, a hug. Make sure your child gets several every day.
2. Make a personal scrapbook with your child.
Special photographs of your child, drawings, pictures of favorite foods,
books, TV shows, people, and some other artifacts can be used for the
scrapbook. Be sure to take some time regularly to add new things and to
talk about them with your child.
3. Help your child share in some family
decisions. These decisions can be very simple ones, such as where
certain family members should sit at the dining table or what TV program
to watch at a specific time. By providing your child with the
opportunities to make decisions, you are helping your child build a very
positive self-image.
4. Be sure to take some time every day to talk
with your child about some of the things he or she did or learned. The
dinner table may be the most useful location for this communication. It
is very important that your child have a regular opportunity to share
the day with you. Your attention and concern will be valuable in your
child's development.
5. Every child is unique. Let your child know
that he or she has some very special qualities that no one else has. You
may want to talk about color of his or her hair, the choice of clothing,
or the kind manner in which he or she treats friends. Let your child
know that there are many unique characteristics that make him or her
special to you.
6. Don't compare your child with others.
Although parents sometimes have a tendency to compare one child with
another, this can be harmful to your child's self-image.
7. Be realistic in your expectations of your
child, and be patient. Read magazines, books, and articles related to
child development and parenting to assist you in understanding your
child. Know that your child must learn over a period of time to pay
attention, to follow rules, and to get along in a group. Praise your
child for whatever he or she tries to do.
Sincerely, Vicki Soulier and Julia Chapman
Family & Community Partnerships
Ms. Lynn, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition and Safety
Coordinator
Health News
- Special
precautions are necessary if you are taking care of a sick
person, especially if the person is an infant or child. More…
- Check with
your healthcare provider or pharmacist for correct, safe
use of medications. More…
- Keep the sick
person in a separate room and keep the sickroom door
closed. More…
- Protect other
people in the home from infection. More…
- Protect
yourself if you are taking care of someone at home who has
H1N1 (Swine) flu. More…
- Throw away
disposable items used by the sick person, and keep bedside
tables and bathroom surfaces clean using household disinfectant. More…
Mental Health News
ZHS has revised their Mental Health referral
form. Observations are currently scheduled to begin in October of
2009. If a referral is made, Lynn Gillich, ZHS Mental Health
Coordinator, will contact the child's parent/caregiver to discuss
whether a plan of action needs to be made on behalf of the child.
A part of the Head Start Performance Standards, mental health
coordination ensures the timely and effective identification of and
intervention in family and staff concerns about a child.
Nutrition News
Small
Step - Today's lifestyle doesn't allow much room for health. And
that's where Small Steps comes in. We know that it's impossible for many
people to make dramatic lifestyle changes. Instead, we want to help you
learn ways that you can change small things about your life and see big
results.
Explore this section further to get more
in-depth facts about health, diet, and activity. And check out the Small
Steps section to see what changes you can easily make in your
life.
Check out this exciting website: http://smallstep.gov/kids/flash/index.html
Ms. Ruth, Education and Disability Coordinator
Transitional Activities
Transitional activities can be positive and
exciting ways of moving children from one activity to another. They can
make finishing one activity and moving on to another activity a learning
experience and an adventure. Transitional songs, games, finger-plays and
conversations can make the day flow more smoothly, occupying hands and
minds while children wait to finish clean-up, or gather for a group
activity or wait for lunch to be served. Transitioning from one activity
to another is often a difficult time in child care settings. This may be
particularly true for children with disabilities. It may take them
longer to physically move themselves from one activity to another. It
may be difficult for them to understand the need to change activities.
It may be difficult for them to manage their own behaviors for an
appropriate transition from one activity to another. It is the purpose
of this tip sheet to help child care providers look at their daily
programs and analyze which transitions are particularly difficult, and
then offer solutions. More.....
Six Steps to Make While Moving
When parents or caregivers think about stress
in children's lives, moving to another neighborhood is not the first
thing that comes to mind. But changing homes, schools, and friends can
be very stressful. Some children embrace moving as an opportunity to
make new friends and to learn new things; others get anxious or develop
behavior problems. It may take children and adults months to adjust
after a move. For many children and adolescents, giving up the familiar—friends,
favorite places, and routines—can be difficult. As parents focus on
coordinating the moving process, some children react negatively to the
decrease in attention. Children may experience anxiety and grief before,
during, and after a move, and these emotions are intensified if moving
results from major family disruptions, such as divorce or death. More....
Disability Resources
Children who may have a disability often
exhibit signs that their development is not typical at a very early age.
The presence of significant delays in specific areas of development,
when other skills are age appropriate, could indicate that your child
has a learning disability.
Here are many helpful resources to help you
understand the early signs of learning disabilities, early assessments
and ways to help your child.
Early
Childhood Websites
LDA Early Childhood Committee
When
Pre-Schoolers Are Not “On Target” In Their Development:
Excerpts from LDA’s comprehensive guide for parents, early childhood
educators and child care providers. Full
article
Early
Identification of Speech-Language Delays and Disorders: Basic
information on speech-language evaluation and treatment of delays and
disorders. Full
article
Early
Childhood Assessment - Birth To Three Years: Helpful information
on the process known as developmental assessment used to assess young
children. Full
article
Assessment
of Readiness Skills During Early Childhood: An overview of the
areas of assessment that might be considered for children exhibiting
signs of developmental delay. Full
article
Starting
School: How To Help Your Child: Great tips on helping your child
get off to a good start at school. Full
article
Parents
Are Their Child's First Teachers: Simple ways to enhance your
child’s early development. Full
article
Activities
For Young Children: Providing Practice For Development: Ways to
provide young children with learning disabilities opportunities to
practice the skills they are taught. Full
article
Helping
Young Children with Learning Disabilities at Home: Suggestions
on how to focus on your child's strengths in order to build self esteem
and to help them become an integral part of the family. Full
article
Early
Writing: Why Squiggles Are Important: Understand why experiences
that relate to early reading go hand in hand with those that encourage
early writing. Full
article
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