Mission Statement
"To Improve the Well-Being of Children, Empower Families, and Strengthen Communities."
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June 2021 Parent Newsletter
Welcome to the Preschool Services Department Parent Newsletter.
Here you will find information, resources and PSD news!
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Preschool Services Department is excited to announce the Grand Opening of our new facility
Meadow Brook Head Start/State Preschool
We remain committed to both our Vision and Mission Statements and pride ourselves in providing quality education to our preschoolers as well as empowering their families by equipping them with the resources, job skills and education needed to not only strengthen the family unit but also the communities they work and reside in.
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As some schools are off for the summer break, we hope you enjoy yourselves and remember to stay safe. Water and sun safety is important as well as keeping yourself healthy. Wear your masks, wash your hands frequently and continue to social distance. We all must do our part so that we can all be together again. We miss you all and hope to be back to in-person instruction soon!
Exciting news! We began limited in-person learning in April. PSD began accepting children back in the classrooms who fell under two categories:
*Full day program with working parents
*Children in all programs with disabilities
All other children will continue with Distance Learning. Additional groups of children will return in phases in the coming weeks as safety measures are assessed.
As some of you begin transitioning back, we want to provide you with some helpful tips that will prepare your child for re-entering the classroom:
- Face-coverings are required for all (we will provide you with one, if you do not have one)
- Children will be signed in and out at the front of the school and escorted to and from their classroom by a PSD employee
- Children will be assigned to a cohort, and will not mix with others who are not part of the same cohort to limit possible transmission
- Please conduct a self-check and a health check of your child before leaving your home each morning.
Please stay at home if you or your child have any of the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough, congestion, running nose
- Shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
- Chills, repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
*Please do not contact you child's school. You will receive information in the mail and via this newsletter once we have more information to provide.
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PSD sites are distributing to go meals. To claim your meals, visit the site at the following times:
- Monday 10:00AM - 2:00PM
- Wednesday 10:00AM - 2:00PM
All sites are distributing meals for enrolled children only.
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Going back to school is a big change for all kids. Now, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, going back to school may be even more stressful, and may look very different for many children and families. As a family, there are some real concerns you’ll need to address together.
When facing big changes, it’s also important to develop an “I can do it” attitude. One way to help is to approach change as an adventure!
The Big Idea: When you approach change as an adventure, you can help your child maintain a positive attitude and a hopeful outlook.
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Children might be having a lot of different feelings at the start of the school year. You might have to remind them that those feelings are ok and that changes can also bring a sense of adventure. Together with your children, watch this video to see Alexa the astronaut go on a letter A adventure. She sees an acrobat swinging from an asteroid, an alien playing the accordion, and an alligator eating apricots! No matter what she encounters, Alexa keeps a positive attitude!
- Before watching: Talk about the word adventure. Ask: What is an adventure? When have you gone on an adventure? What did you see, do, and learn?
- While you watch: Notice all the interesting things Alexa sees. Point out how much she’s learning on her adventure.
- After watching: Let children know that going back to school is an adventure, even as things change like wearing masks all day and not sharing toys at school. Discuss some things that might be new and exciting. Ask, “What are you looking forward to?”
Remind kids that it’s okay to feel uneasy, too. Adventuring requires courage! Let them know they can talk with you about their feelings, and you can try to solve problems together. Tell your child, “You’re not alone. We’re a team.” Adventures can be even more fun with good company.
Read the article below for more tips to help your family get ready to learn.
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Learning Through Routines
Ordinary moments such as getting dressed, preparing meals, cleaning up, or bedtime offer opportunities to build math, language, and other skills that prepare kids for school. Morning, noon, or night, you can integrate learning into daily routines!
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LEARN MORE ABOUT PROGRAMS PSD HAS TO OFFER |
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PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: PSD APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM |
The Steps to Success program provides life skills, vocational on the job training and apprenticeship opportunities to parents and caregivers. (888) KIDS-025 |
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The Head Start Act Section 641(d)(2)(J) (vii) to extend outreach to fathers (including father figures), in appropriate cases, in order to strengthen the role of those fathers in families, in the education of young children, and in the Head Start program, by working directly with the fathers through activities |
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Low Income First Time (LIFT) Mothers Program |
The LIFT Program provides pregnant women
prenatal education, support and empowerment
to have the healthiest pregnancy possible.
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Please Note: Preschoolers will enjoy learning with you. For safety reasons, you should be in the kitchen with them at all times, supervising and monitoring progress.
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Fast, Fresh, and Fun
A cookbook from First 5 California with healthy and easy recipes for the whole family. - See more at: http://first5california.com/
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RAINBOW GELATIN CUBES RECEIPE
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Ingredients
- 4 packages (3 ounces each) assorted flavored gelatin
- 6 envelopes unflavored gelatin, divided
- 5-3/4 cups boiling water, divided
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup cold water
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 package flavored gelatin and 1 envelope unflavored gelatin. Stir in 1 cup boiling water until dissolved. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 20 minutes.
- In small bowl, combine the condensed milk and 1 cup boiling water. In another bowl, sprinkle 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in 3/4 cup boiling water. Add to milk mixture. Spoon 1 cup creamy gelatin mixture over the first flavored gelatin layer. Refrigerate until set but not firm, about 25 minutes.
- Repeat from beginning of recipe twice, alternating flavored gelatin with creamy gelatin layers. Chill each layer until set but not firm before spooning next layer on top. Make final flavored gelatin layer; spoon over top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour after completing last layer before cutting into 1-in. squares.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 25 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Safe Kids Worldwide
Safe Kids Worldwide is dedicated to protecting kids from unintentional injuries. We work to reduce traffic injuries, drownings, falls, burns, poisonings and more.
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safekids.org
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662 South Tippecanoe Ave,
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0630
(909) 383 2078
1-888-KIDS-025
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