GULF COAST COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION Head Start/Early Head Start Support Services April 2024 Monthly Narrative Report LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES •
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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) The March 2024 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) claim was completed and submitted to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for reimbursement. In March there were 21 food service days for the month. There were 16 eligible sites and 1,518 eligible children. The number of meals provided: 5,645 breakfasts; 5,698 lunches and 16,097 PM snacks served. Expected reimbursement for the month is $57,544.17. The April 2024 Storytime was read by GCCSA Head Start Raul Ysaguirre teacher, Ms. Celia Bocanegra, better known as ‘Ms. B’. After experiencing the solar eclipse earlier in the month, the children heard about the friendship between the sun and the moon. Through a tale of celestial friendship, “Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story” explores the awe-inspiring phenomenon of a total solar eclipse and the unexpected ways we shine together. Ms. B’s class also shared their version of the solar eclipse after the story. What a great time! Translation was provided. Storytime broadcast live to all sites via ZOOM on their Promethean Boards every third Wednesday of the month. The Head Start/Early Head Start Assistant Director attended the Houston Community College’s Child Development Advisory Board meeting which she serves as a member. She shared at this meeting the agency is currently recruiting children for both the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
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Early Head Start: Threes: Theme 7- “On the Go”- Week 4- Water- This week the children will explore traveling on water. We will talk about sea life. Theme 8- “Crawling Critters” Children will begin to focus on crawling critters, such as ants, spiders caterpillars, and beetles. Toddlers: Theme- 8 “Traditional Tales” - Week 1- “Three Little Pigs”This week the children will learn about the number three and how to outsmart a wolf. Week 2- “The Three Bears”- This week the children will enjoy the time-honored story of “The Three Bears” They will learn about manners, bears and the difference between real and make-believe. “Traditional Songs”- The children will sing “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and participate in activities that spring from the song's lyrics. Infants: Teachers implemented the Activity Trackers Card to plan activities according to each child’s individual need in both Infant classrooms.
Raul Yzaguirre The April Theme at Raul was “Gardening” Investigation 1: How can we plan and care for our garden? Investigation 2: What grows in gardens? Investigation 3: Who helps garden grow? Investigation 4: How do gardens help people and the environment? Investigation 5: How can we harvest our garden?
Support Services April 2024 Monthly Report Narrative
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