-);<-:67:-/768):-6<)]O][\ Raising a Family? We Can Relate! MORROW UMATILLA UNION COUNTIES Health, Safety & Education Resources to help prepare children for kindergarten • Community Resources: No Wrong Door: This is a one-step online application which will determine which resources families may be eligible for. Family Friendly Business: An opportunity for businesses to be designated as a “Family Friendly Business.” This is a simple, online application. • Educational Resources: x E Kindergarten Readiness: Use this Hub-created screening tool to assess some of your child’s skills. Use the following resources to help your child attain those skills needed for kindergarten success. 613 N. Main St., Milton Freewater, OR • 541-938-5162 www.saagershoeshop.com Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 12 pm-4pm Early Childhood Education Classes: Preparing our youngest learners. From advice for young families to kid-friendly tips, EO Parent is filled with helpful features you can use. Vroom:7KH¿UVW\HDUVDUHZKHQ children’s brains grow fastest. Use simple activities from Vroom to make “every moment with your baby a brain building one.” Ready to Learn: Free access to books, movies, music and fun activities. Children can even earn early learning toys and games! Storytime Oregon: Easy-to-access resources for literacy building including easy to do, fun activities The Early Childhood Education Program equips students with the tools needed to work with young children from birth to eight years of age. bluemountainearlylearninghub.org GET STARTED ON YOUR NEW CAREER: 541-278-5941 | getinfo@bluecc.edu | www.bluecc.edu Dru is a 2016 graduate of Hermiston High School who was dually enrolled with Hermiston High School and Hermiston ONLINE. Dru originally enrolled in Hermiston ONLINE in hopes to graduate early however she found that “online learning was better suited for (her)” and she was no longer focused on an early graduation. When asked about the benefi ts of being enrolled in an online program she cited the fl exibility of how she uses her time. Dru says that she has recommended Hermiston ONLINE to friends who have also enrolled and found it to be very benefi cial in their educational journey. According to Dru, “Hermiston Online is a very supportive environment and I have had a very amazing last year and a half because of it, the teachers are always willing to help and make things easier if you need, as well as Mrs. Jensen, she has always made sure to help me and keep in touch with me and help to motivate me in my work, honestly one of the best people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in the Hermiston School District.” 600 South First St., Hermiston • 541.667.6411 Visit www.hermistononline.org View online at eoparent.com