Wednesday, September 16, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 9 Commentary... Governors Keeping a promise want more say in habitat rule for at-risk wildlife By Edie Jones Columnist Associated Press See WILDLIFE on page 14 Sisters Dental different than their parents at an early age the easier it is for them to transition into kindergarten and learn. I now know that pre- school is essential 4 for all children. Lack of this kind of experience will influence more than how they adapt to kindergarten. It will also have a profound effect on how they learn as they con- tinue through the grades. I encourage anyone who has a preschool-aged child, who even wonders if they might qualify, to apply for the Preschool Promise. Your child9s learning will be enhanced. In celebrating the Preschool Promise oppor- tunity it is well worth men- tioning there are now sev- eral other well-run preschool programs in Sisters. Please, if you are a parent of a pre- schooler, check them out. Your child will thank you. In addition to preschools, there is another impor- tant program for parents with young ones in Sisters. Together For Children wel- comes all families with chil- dren birth through 3 years old to join them for play and parent education. The website www.together-for- children.org provides infor- mation about time and dates and ways to access their ser- vices during the pandemic. Even though this article is specifically talking to parents of preschoolers it is also intended for every- one else in our community. Schools can9t allow kids in the building on a normal basis while the virus is pres- ent. I implore all of us do our part in wearing masks, washing hands, and keep- ing our distance so schools can get back to normal operation. Remember the book