Head Start Family News News from Lorain County Community Action Agency Head Start • Nov. 2022 Director’s Corner
Season of Gratitude Has Us Saying Thanks Happy November Start Families!
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We recognize that there may be some of you that do not celebrate the holidays. We hope you will still take some time to think on the things you might be thankful or grateful for with your family. We hope you all will join in our fall festivities!
I want to begin this month by expressing my thankfulness and gratefulness to all of our families. You have supported us throughout the pandemic, and I just need to say thank you! That’s it! You chose Head Start and believed it was the best place for your child. It IS the best choice because we know from years of tracking data on this incredible model that Head Start Works!
Parents and family members, we want to ensure that we are reaching all eligible families to provide Head Start services. Would you help us by spreading the word about Head Start? Our mission - always - is to reach all eligible families in Lorain County and we are not there yet. We want to be fully enrolled so that we know we are meeting the needs of children and families in our county. So please, tell your friends, family and neighbors about us, won’t you?
Can you believe that we are in the middle of fall and that the holiday season is upon us? Time flies, but we do have many things planned for the month of November. Always check your calendars and ClassTag for any I am so grateful that you are here for our Head Start news on classroom activities for the month. program and we want to provide the best services Also, LCCAA’s main offices will be closed for Veterans possible, because you deserve it. Shauna Matelski, Ed.D. Day and the Thanksgiving holiday, check the events page Head Start Director for what your center is doing and mark your calendars!
Why Should You Choose LCCAA Head Start? October was Head Start Awareness Month and families across the country shared their reasons for choosing Head Start.
families also cited our Five-Star social skills, introducing new foods, Step Up to Quality ratings. Here are learning how to cope with feelings some of the other comments: and emotions.”
“Head Start gives me hope that she “Head Start taught my child the Families have chosen Head Start can excel and I can keep my job things she needed to know to have for its quality education program, without having to struggle.” success for kindergarten.” the one-on-one time staff gives to “Head Start has taught my child Start the enrollment process today kids and its support of parents and not only academically but also by visiting www.lccaaforms.net. caregivers. LCCAA Head Start
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