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Attention parents, due to construction on Grace Street, parent drop-off will be on 8th street this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Attention families: Due to the increase of illnesses and COVID at CECC, there will be no school for children on Thursday, November 2. If your child is experiencing COVID symptoms, please contact your primary care provider for further instructions. Thank you
The Head Start program hours change will not affect Miss Karina's, Miss Haley's and Mr. Jorge's dismissal times at the La Junta center.
Tomorrow, September 19th, is the deadline to turn in the well-child check paperwork for your child. You may turn your paperwork in at the office. If you have an appointment scheduled, or need help to schedule an appointment, please call the office and our advocates will be happy to assist. 719-384-3140
Reminder! Picture Day is tomorrow, September 12th. Order forms and envelopes are going home today so be sure to check your child's backpack. If your child was absent today, you can pick up a form from the office today or tomorrow.
Reminder! Parent Orientation sessions will begin today. Please plan to attend one session. Monday, 8/14/23 @ 2 p.m., or 6 p.m. Tuesday, 8/15/23 @ 9 a.m. or 12 p.m. Please call the center if you have any questions.
La Junta Head Start Parents - please see the flyer for our Parent Orientation times next week. Attendance at Parent Orientation is required before your child can start school. Parents only need to attend one session. Please call our office at 719-384-3140 if you have any questions. See you next week!
Attention La Junta CDS families: The center has received results for lead testing in drinking water fixtures. You will receive a copy of the letter in the mail. This link also contains information. https://www.cdsheadstart.com/o/ljhs/article/1135470
Don't forget to sign up for our Ladies Night Out for tomorrow night. https://forms.office.com/r/3bAnwiP8a7
Ladies Night Out - Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Please click the link to sign up! https://forms.office.com/r/3bAnwiP8a7
You can also call the office - 719-384-3140.
Due to staff shortages, this evening's parent workshop has been CANCELED. Topic information will be sent home. Thank you!
Parents, if you pick a child up from the parking lot location, we will be releasing them from the front entrance and asking you to pick them up there. Please park on Grace Ave. and avoid parking in the parking lot due to an event in the EHS modular.
La Junta CDS Open Enrollment - If you missed our Open Enrollment earlier this month, it's not too late! You can still enroll your child for preschool for next fall. Come see us this evening! If you have questions, call 719-384-3140.
Good morning! A few reminders: Today is the deadline to order pictures without getting charged a late fee. If you need assistance, please call the office. We also have a parent meeting at 2:30 this afternoon to discuss end of year planning and how to spend the parent funds. Hope to see you this afternoon!
Don't forget to check out the Open House Transition Night at La Junta Primary School tonight from 4:30-6:00 p.m. This is open to all children that have registered for Kindergarten at LJ Primary School. We hope you can stop by and join in the scavenger hunt!
Reminder! Individual and class pictures will be tomorrow, April 13, 2023. Every child will get their picture taken tomorrow and ordering information will be sent home next week. Thank you!
Save the date! Class and individual pictures will be taken Thursday, April 13, 2023. Information will be sent home Monday.
La Junta CDS wrapped up a fun week celebrating the Week of the Young Child with an art show on Thursday, April 6th. Children from Head Start and Early Head Start displayed their work in the gym for families and the community to view. Thank you County Commissioner Tim Knabenshue, CDS families and staff, and community members for stopping by to support our young and talented artists! "Every child is an artist." ~Picasso
Work Together Wednesday @ La Junta CDS: We had the pleasure of hosting members and leaders of our community as special guests in classrooms today! Shirley Perea, former Education Manager for CDS, provided an art activity for the kids. City Council Members Paul Velasquez, Chandra Ochoa, and Elaine McIntyre, Otero College President Dr. Alvarez, and Otero County Economic Development & Special Project Manager Danelle Berg, were guest readers for classrooms. Thank you for sharing your time with us today!
Don't forget to check out the Art Show tomorrow! Parents get a sneak peak during parent pick-up from 2-4 p.m. It will be open to the community from 4-6 p.m Come support our young artists!