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A10 Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, July 3, 2019 JULY 2019 Kindergarten marks the start of a child’s formal education. A child’s first school experiences can influence the way he or she relates to others for the rest of life. Success or failure at this stage can affect a child’s well- being, self-esteem and motivation. As a result, it’s important to make sure that when your child begins school he or she is developmentally ready to learn and participate in classroom activities. How well is your child able to communicate and listen? Is your child able to get along with other children and adults? Use your own intuition as a parent and consult your child’s doctor, preschool teacher, home visitors and any other child care providers or Early Intervention Specialist for useful, objective information about your child’s development and readiness for school. If you need information about childcare or Preschool programs contact the Childcare Resource and Referral Specialist, Megan Brandsma at 541-575-1112. What Parents Can Do • Encourage the development of basic skills: read to your child, recognizing letters and shapes, rhyming, sing songs, and play games • Encourage socialization • Talk about kindergarten, attend school transition events, kindergarten round-up • Keep your child healthy: Get immunizations up to date, serve nutritious meals, make sure your child gets enough sleep • Expose your child to learning experiences: preschool, museum visits, play groups • Be a part of your child’s education: volunteer in your child’s classroom, ask for a teacher home visit, review the ASQ screening with your doctor, good communication with your school Preschool Programs 3-5 Year Olds Prairie City School District 740 Overholt St. 541 820-3314 Long Creek School District 375 E. Main Street 541 421-3896 Umatilla-Morrow Head Start In the Families First Bldg. 401 S Canyon Blvd, John Day 541 575-1429 Bright Beginnings 249 N Humbolt, Canyon City 541 575-0166 Dayville School District 285 Schoolhouse Rd. 541 987-2412 Monument School District 127 North Street 541 934-2646 Sonshine Christian School Church of the Nazarene 521 E Main St. John Day 541 575-1895 ECSE Preschool Humbolt School, John Day 541 575-0454 Infant Toddler Care Program The Growing Tree Infant Toddler Care, 404 NW Canton St. in John Day, 541 575-0888 Little Sprouts Day Care, 227 Nw. 2 nd Ave., John Day, 541 974-8760 Please contact the above listed school districts and Humbolt Elementary school (541 575-0454) to register your child for kindergarten as soon as possible. This page is sponsored by the Frontier Early Learning Hub 128801
