The Learning Center for Families July-August 2011 In June, the TLC Board of Directors selected from among many applicaons, the winners to forward to the Utah Head Start Associaon for their Parent, Staff and Community awards. Beang the Odds honors that parent who has overcome great challenges in their life. Desiree Ashley is our winner. Last month she graduated from high school despite many setbacks in her life. We are so proud of Desiree! Educator of the Year pays tribute to the an Early Head Start teacher who has gone the extra mile. Loralee Candland, who has only worked at TLC for two years, won this presgious award. Family Service Worker of the Year is a Head Start award that pays tribute to those who do service coordinaon for the family. This year, Kris Evans, from our Colorado City site, won in this category. Father of the Year spotlights how important Dads are in the lives of their children. David Picke, father of three and President of our Policy Council, took the honors. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. David’s daughter, McKenzie Picke, won Lil’ Charmer. This award spotlights what is special about our children. With so many deserving parents, the Parent of the Year award is very compeve. But our standout winner was Charlyse Hammon. Humanitarian of the Year spotlights our partnerships in the community. Many of you have taken advantage of the free dental services offered by the Dixie State College Dental Hygiene program. Veronica Fely, the program coordinator, won the award. She and Kris Evans also won at the state level and they will be honored at the state conference October 14th at the South Towne Expo. We are excited for all our winners! If awards like these are of interest to you and your family, let your Learning Consultant know. There are many opportunies out there for you to explore. Turn the page and find out about one more really amazing TLC Family . . .
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The Learning Center for Families
July-August 2011
In June, the TLC Board of Directors selected from among many applications,
the winners to forward to the Utah Head Start Association for their
Parent, Staff and Community awards.
Beating the Odds honors that parent who has overcome great challenges in their
life. Desiree Ashley is our winner. Last month she graduated from high school
despite many setbacks in her life. We are so proud of Desiree!
Educator of the Year pays tribute to the an Early Head Start teacher who has
gone the extra mile. Loralee Candland, who has only worked at TLC for two
years, won this prestigious award.
Family Service Worker of the Year is a Head Start award that pays tribute to
those who do service coordination for the family. This year, Kris Evans, from our
Colorado City site, won in this category.
Father of the Year spotlights how important Dads are in the lives of their
children. David Pickett, father of three and President of our Policy Council, took
the honors.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. David’s daughter, McKenzie Pickett,
won Lil’ Charmer. This award spotlights what is special about our children.
With so many deserving parents, the Parent of the Year award is very
competitive. But our standout winner was Charlyse Hammon.
Humanitarian of the Year spotlights our partnerships in the community. Many
of you have taken advantage of the free dental services offered by the Dixie
State College Dental Hygiene program. Veronica Fely, the program coordinator,
won the award. She and Kris Evans also won at the state level and they will be
honored at the state conference October 14th at the South Towne Expo.
We are excited for all our winners! If awards like these are of interest to you and
your family, let your Learning Consultant know. There are many opportunities out
there for you to explore. Turn the page and find out about one more really amazing
TLC Family . . .
Bug Bites. Although some bites are fairly harmless- if not annoying- others can be quite painful and/or dangerous. Be extra vigilant about your little one. Even though it's hot, keeping your tot loosely covered with longer sleeves, long pants and socks will keep the bugs off and can prevent them from snacking on your child.
UV rays. Summer time is sunburn time. Be sure to dot on lots of sunscreen. Don't forget the tops of your child's ears and the back of his/her neck.
Baby's eyes. If you will be out a long period of time or in the water, sunglasses and a hat are good for protecting baby's eyes. Early and frequent exposure to the sun can cause early cataract development.
The car. Watch out! That car seat may be hot! Buckling your little one in, even after a short trip to the store can be real tricky. The metal on the buckle heats up very quickly and can cause a serious burn if it touches your child's skin. Also- it's a no brainer folks- DO NOT leave your child alone in the car while you hop out "just for a second". Not even with the car's air conditioning running. You never know what can happen in just that little bit of time.
With just a bit of extra care, you and your youngster will both enjoy all the fun that summer brings!
Meet John and Ginger West. The Wests just returned from an all expense paid trip to Washington ,
DC where they were the guests of the Early Head Start National Resource Center flown in to address the
over 3,000 attendees at their recent Birth to Three Institute. John and Ginger were selected as one of
three families from amongst the over 140,000 families who are enrolled in EHS programs in the 50 United
States as well as US Territories.
John and Ginger were asked to share their story because EHS-NRC believes it exemplifies the
power of Early Head Start to connect families with resources that continue to improve their lives long
after their enrollment in EHS. Their story also highlights the remarkable journey the Wests have made
from enrollment to transition.
The Wests brought the crowd to tears recounting their challenges and hardships when their first
child was born with Down syndrome. Ginger told how one night she was consumed with darkness and
texted her Learning Consultant, Heidi Cooper, at 2:00 am. “She
texted right back! Who does that?” she asked the crowd as tears
streamed down her face, “My hat goes off to all of you who do this
work. You have no idea the impact it makes”.
The Wests received a 5 minute standing ovation for their
remarkable story of how they overcame many obstacles in their
journey to self sufficiency. Way to go!
Ginger John
Southern Utah University Head Start is a federally funded, community governed, preschool program serving low-income 4 year olds in Southwestern Utah. Well-trained, dedicated staff provide high quality education, health, family and support services. Children who are accepted for the program attend school 4 days a week. Parents are asked to volunteer in the classroom as well as attend a monthly Parent Committee meeting. In order to be eligible, your child must be 4
by September 1, 2011. SUU will have staff on site to accept applications:
Wednesday July 13th from 10-2 SUU Head Start Hurricane Center
706 North 195 West LaVerkin, UT 84720
Any questions please call 628-5641 or 1-800-796-6070
You can download an application from: http://www.suu.edu/headstart. Just click on Apply for
Enrollment.
* Space is limited. Please call Penny 673-5353 x 113 to reserve your space.
Head Start is just one of the free preschools available for 4 year olds. The Washington
County School District also has several Title I preschool programs. Eligibility is based on income
and is first come first serve. However, if a classroom does not fill up, then children from families
who are over the federal poverty guidelines can attend for a fee, space permitting. Classes are
held in the afternoons twice a week at the following schools: Coral Canyon Elementary, Coral
Cliffs, Dixie Sun, Enterprise, Heritage, Hurricane, Red Mountain, Sandstone, Sunset and
Washington. For more information or to register, call Cheryl Mobley 634-9487 x 0
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4th of July
TLC Closed
24th Pioneer Day
Colorado City Play Group 5:00 - 7:00
Beaver Dam Play Group
1:00 - 3:00 pm
July 2011
Play Strategies St. George TLC
10:00- 11:30
SG Play Group 9:30-11:30 am
& 5:00 - 7:00 pm
LaVerkin Play Group
5:00-7:00 pm
*Must have an appointments for Vision and Hearing Screens. Call Janice 673-5353 x 144
Colorado City Play Group 5:00 - 7:00
Beaver Dam Play Group
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Hesring Screens*
SG Play Group 9:30-11:30 am
& 5:00 - 7:00 pm
LaVerkin Play Group
5:00-7:00 pm
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Colorado City Play Group 5:00 - 7:00 Beaver Dam Play Group
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Hearing
Screens* SG Play Group 9:30-11:30 am
& 5:00 - 7:00 pm
LaVerkin Play Group
5:00-7:00 pm
*Must have an appointments for Vision and Hearing Screens. Call Janice 673-5353 x 144
Colorado City Play Group 5:00 - 7:00 Beaver Dam Play Group
1:00 - 3:00 pm
SG Play Group 9:30-11:30 am
& 5:00 - 7:00 pm
LaVerkin Play Group
5:00-7:00 pm
Play Strategies St. George TLC
10:00- 11:30
2044 S Mesa Palms Drive
St. George, UT 84770
If you, your child- or any other member of your family- has a permanent disability, you could be eligible for a free lifetime
The Access Pass is a lifetime pass that allows the disabled person and their caregivers to enter any of our national parks for free. The pass also is good for discounts for camping fees and other amenities within the national parks system. You must obtain your pass in person at a national park and provide proof of a permanent disability. For more information, go to:
http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/access/access_pass.htm
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