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Greg Alexander
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Encourage individuality
in your children ........................ 3
Battle of the Books
builds better readers...................5
Craving charcoal or chalk?
Could be pica ............................ 7
Kid-friendly Calendar ............. 8
Neighborhood Happenings .....11
Work some variety into
your child’s routine ................ 12
Mouthguards keep kids’
teeth out of harm’s way ......... 13
Is your tween skipping
his homework? ....................... 15
Robotics invade our schools! ...10
ON THE COVER:
Almost-two-year-old Harlow Everly Stump
of Pendleton readies her massive
pumpkin for Halloween.
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in children can lead to increased success in a child’s education,
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graduating from high school.
Help start your child’s learning at a
young age with these community resources:
Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub:
www.bluemountainearlylearninghub.org
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• Kindergarten Readiness checklist (screening), State of
Oregon Kindergarten assessment brochure & website
access, early childhood learning materials and resources
• Ready 2 Learn program: free access to books, music,
movies and activities through local libraries
• Monthly newsletter of parenting classes (training
opportunities) and Hub activities
Umatilla County
Wraparound Program:
Umatilla-Morrow Head Start:
www.community4kids.org
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• Counseling
• Health Services
• Migrant Services
umchs.com
• Head Start preschool programs for children
• Child Care Resources & Referral
• Oregon Parenting Education (OPEC) calendar (Little Red Wagon)
• Mental Health & Wellness
• Car Seat Program
• Early childhood dental guides
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InterMountain
EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT
www.imesd.k12.or.us