We hope everyone enjoyed fall break! Just a reminder that children will return to school on Monday, November 29. We can’t wait to see everyone!
The non-filer tax portal for the Child Tax Credit closes November 15.
The deadline is fast approaching! DYK? Families who did not make enough money to file a 2020 tax return are still eligible for the Child Tax Credit. Use this simple online tool to enroll until Nov. 15, 2021. After that date, families will have to file taxes to receive the CTC. https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-non-filer-sign-up-tool #ChildTaxCredit #InvestingWithFamilies
The Child Tax Credit has been expanded to $3,600 per child under 6 and $3,000 per child 6–17 years old. Eligible non-filers can use this simple online tool to enroll in the Child Tax Credit until Nov. 15, 2021. After that date, families will have to file taxes to receive the CTC. https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-non-filer-sign-up-tool #ChildTaxCredit #InvestingWithFamilies
Dominos Pizza in Alamosa donated lunch to the Alamosa Migrant and Seasonal Head Start teachers, school staff and administrator. Thank you on behalf of the MSHS staff for this donation in recognition of the transformative work our teachers do every day, in the classroom and remotely, too.
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Bust common myths and learn the facts about COVID-19 vaccines and #SleeveUp4HeadStart by visiting https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html
Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Get some answers here and #SleeveUpForHeadStart: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/covid-19-vaccines-faqs?
We are looking for substitute teachers for our centers in La Junta, Las Animas, Lamar, Rocky Ford and Manzanola!
McDonald's is holding a breakfast giveaway for teachers, school staff and administrators who can get a free “Thank You Meal” now through Oct. 15 at La Junta during breakfast hours.
Call the Otero County Health Department at 254-5300 to schedule your COVID-19 vaccination appointment today. #SleeveUpForHeadstart
Head Start staff, let’s do this! Find a list of COVID-19 vaccine providers at vaccines.gov and get ready to #SleeveUp4HeadStart
Building on its longstanding commitment to serving children and families, Colorado is creating a new unified state department to oversee early childhood care and education, including the state’s voter-approved universal preschool program. And we want to hear from you! From Oct.11-15, 2021, state leaders and community stakeholders will host in-person and virtual listening sessions across the state to share progress in this process, to date, and to collect feedback from the public. Visit www.earlychildhoodcolorado.org/tour to learn more and to register for an event near you.
We can do more together than we can on our own. It’s time for us to take the next step forward in providing services to children and families. #HeadStartForward
Head Start staff, let’s do this! #SleeveUp4HeadStart
Check out what's happening in October at Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta!
Head Start Reminder: Please stay in your car when picking up and dropping off your child to ensure the safety of you, your child and others.