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Head Start and Early Head Start families are invited to join us for a virtual Dental Family Night at 6 p.m. on February 1. Local professionals will discuss the importance of brushing teeth and other oral-health related topics! If you haven't received an invitation to our virtual event, please contact your Family/Health Advocate or Home Visitor.
Young children need help brushing their teeth. Brush with fluoride toothpaste, both after breakfast and before bed.
As children “graduate” from the Head Start community, they never really leave the hearts of staff. Throughout the years, staff celebrate children’s and families’ successes, and also experience heartache when those children and families face struggles and tragedy. We extend our deepest sympathy to the families, friends and educators of those involved in the recent tragedy and strength to all to get through these toughest of times. #CherawStrong
As we prepare for colder temperatures, we remind families to dress children in warm clothes. Staff’s priority will be to get children onto buses and into buildings as quickly as possible.
Attention families: Just a reminder that children will return on Tuesday. Staff will return Monday. We can’t wait to see your children’s smiling faces on Tuesday!
Thank you to our community members for their kind and generous donations and putting a smile on the faces of these children this holiday season.
All Centers are open today, Thursday, with the exception of Manzanola which is closed due to power outages.
Attention families: Lamar, Las Animas, La Junta Centers and Rocky Ford Annex will be open Thursday, December 16. We will make a decision concerning Grand Valley and Manzanola centers in the morning. We thank you for your understanding and patience as we continue to work through the effects of today’s windstorm and power outages.
Attention families: Due to the power outage, all CDS campuses are closed. Parents will need to pick up children at their appropriate center.
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccination clinic in La Junta Friday, December 17.
Self-care is not selfish. It is an act of love. Taking care of your health and well-being ensures you are prepared physically and mentally to care for your child.
Hello families. Please use the following link to find more information about the COVID-19 mask mandate and the Head Start Community. Thank you https://www.cdsheadstart.com/article/607220
It's very hard to hide your feelings from your children. And you don't need to, as long as you don't leave them alone with theirs. Do your best to handle your feelings so you can help them manage theirs.
If you feel overwhelmed, nervous, or have lingering sadness, it is important to reach out to a trained and experienced mental health professional. It is okay to ask for help. You are not alone. https://bit.ly/33GRhcu
Exercise regularly, eat healthy balanced meals, and get plenty of sleep. Breathe deeply, stretch, or meditate.
Information overload is real. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to the news stories, including social media.
Remember that this current situation will not last forever. It is okay to look to the future. This is just a moment in time.
Think about the things that make you feel better, such as songs, family meals, prayers, hugs, or seeing the world through your child's eyes. Do them often.
Please join NAFSCE and the U.S. Department of Education on December 9 at 8:00pm, ET for an informational webinar following the official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech age 5-11 vaccine. Select the link (or copy and paste the link) to register and submit your questions: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kSc2Hr35Tzm7-ULrX7gVTA