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WE EXIST TO GROW HEALTHY
CHILDREN
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PARENTS
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RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN THEM.
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Dear Providers,
The Coalition has received guidance from the Florida Office of Early Learning on how to update the VPK calendar for the most recent state-of-emergency closures. Attached are those instructions shared during the VPK conference call. Each of our 85 VPK providers will need to complete this process prior to October 15. Although you have submitted paperwork in a timely manner, the updates to the VPK calendar must be completed. Since guidance is just coming out, we have a few days to get into compliance. For those who have already made the changes, thank you . If you have not made the changes, I urge you to do so soon.
As always, thank you for what you do each week for children and families across the service area. Without you, what we do would not be possible.
In your service,
Lynne
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Beef'O'Brady's Fundraiser in Marianna - Tuesday, October 24
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Our next fundraiser event will be at the Beef'O'Brady's in Marianna.
TEN PERCENT of sales on October 24 will be donated to the Coalition. From 5-7 p.m., kids 10 years and under eat free. There will be a costume contest for a special prize. Everyone is welcome to dress up.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- Download the attached flier (below) and share with your friends, family, and customers.
- Visit our Facebook page to share the event on social media. (Note: You must be signed into Facebook for the link below to work properly.) Click "Going" so your friends and family know you plan to attend. Even if you cannot attend, click "Going" to help others know about the event.
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Early Learning Scholastic Book Fair - SAVE THE DATE!
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From November 6 - 9, the Coalition is sponsoring an Early Learning Scholastic Book Fair! Providers, teachers, and community members will be able to purchase books through the on-site fair at the Panama City Coalition office from November 6-9 or
online from October 29 - November 18.
The on-site fair will open on Monday, November 6, during the November Face-to-Face Meeting that will be held in the Panama City Coalition office. Providers will have the first opportunity to shop at the fair. There will be a family night on Thursday, November 9, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
If you are in Bay County and would like for your center to take a field trip to the fair, simply send us an email at
redline@elcnwf.org. Reserve your space today because reservations for field trips are limited. For centers who raise the most money through the fair (either on-site or online), Scholastic dollars will be awarded to help toward book purchases. If you would like to request more fliers to send home with families, please email
redline@elcnwf.org and we will set aside fliers for you. If you would like to view the
online flier, click below.
We encourage you to send a letter home to your family and friends regarding the fair. Click the button below to download the "Scholastic Informational Letter" for printing and distribution.
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Vroom Week: October 16-20
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"There is no time in life when the brain develops more rapidly than during the first five years. So by building children’s brains from the earliest ages, you’re actually shaping the foundation for future learning." -Vroom
In preparation for Vroom Week next week (October 16-20), we wanted to share this informational video and link to resources. Vroom has combined the minds of scientists, community leaders, and practitioners to provide teachers and families with resources to create brain-building moments. The resources are free and available to you. Click
here or use the button below to access the Vroom Dropbox account that includes posters, fliers, postcards, videos, tip sheets, and scientific resources in English, Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese. These resources are appropriate for home or classroom use.
If you need assistance accessing these materials or you would like to request materials for your center, please email
redline@elcnwf.org. To visit the Vroom website directly,
click here.
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Halloween Candy Safety Information
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Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and lots of candy! It is always fun for children to see who got the most candy or who can eat the most candy. But before you let the kiddos dive into their candy stash, we would like for you to review the attached informational sheets for candy safety tips. Taking a few moments to look through your child's candy before they begin to eat. It could prevent a trouble for you and for them!
Remember this: To a child, it all looks like candy.
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Active Shooter Protocol Example Request
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At the October Face-to-Face Meeting, Leslie Harrington of Gymnastics Plus shared some valuable information about the Active Shooter Protocol used in her facility. If you would like to request an electronic copy of the example protocol presented at the meeting, please email the Redline and we will send you a copy. Thank you, Leslie, for sharing this life-saving information with us!
If you feel like you have protocols used in your center that could be used to help others, please email the Redline to let us know.
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2017/2018 Sliding Fee Schedule
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At the October Face-to-Face Meeting, some providers requested a copy of the Sliding Fee Schedule that the Coalition uses to determine eligibility for School Readiness services. Attached is a copy of the 2017/2018 Sliding Fee Schedule. New customers must enter at 150 percent of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or less for their family size, and once in the program, they can go all the way up until 85 percent of the State Median Income (SMI).
If you have questions regarding this or anything else as it relates to eligibility, please email
redline@elcnwf.org.
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Jana Miller will provide the following VPK training in the Marianna Coalition office (4636 Hwy 90, Suite P) on Thursday, October 26:
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: "How to Administer the VPK Assessment" (ID #7804)
- 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: "Integrating the Standards: Phonological Awareness" (ID #7805)
- 2:30 - 4:30 PM: "VPK Assessment Instructional Implications" (ID #7806)
To register for these classes, please visit the
DCF Child Care Training website. There are only 10 spots available, so register as soon as possible if you are interested. If you have questions or need assistance registering for classes, please email
redline@elcnwf.org.
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Mass Text Services for Emergencies + Informational Blasts
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Below are three mass text/email service providers mentioned at our last meeting. Two were recommended by fellow providers, and one is used by the Coalition to distribute information. If you have other suggestions, please email
redline@elcnwf.org, and we will add that information to next week's blast.
Thank you to everyone who offered suggestions!
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NEW Edition of "VPK Snapshots"
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OEL "Early Learning Parents' Pages" for October 2017
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Attached please find a link to OEL's October 2017 edition of "Early Learning Parents' Pages." If you would like to view any past editions of "Early Learning Parents' Pages,"
click here
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Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida | Phone: 850.747.5400 | Fax: 850.747.5450 |
www.elcnwf.org
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Sponsored by the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida and the State of Florida, Office of Early Learning
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