Attachment D - April Program Information Report.pdf

ATTACHMENT D 
 
 
Program Information Summaries 
 
Head Start Partnership 
Staff met with Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) staff at the Vista Colinas site in 
Sunnyslope to develop a referral process to enroll families experiencing homelessness 
into the Head Start Birth to Five Program.   
 
Community Events 
The Head Start Birth to Five staff participated in four community events with more than 
450 attendees who received information about the Head Start program. More than 10 
families completed a pre-registration form. 
 
Celebrating the Young Child 
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) celebrates early 
learning, young children, their teachers, and families in early April to promote the 
importance of early childhood education. In honor of this annual event, staff hosted 
open houses for Head Start Birth to Five families at Aeroterra and four other Head Start 
locations. Parents and their children explored learning stations focusing on social-
emotional development, language, and literacy. More than 150 families received activity 
backpacks to extend learning at home.  
 
30 Years of Head Start 
The Deer Valley Unified School District celebrated 30 years of Head Start in their district 
at Sunrise Elementary School. More than 450 attendees received dinner, face painting, 
games, and prizes. The Phoenix Fire and Police Departments had vehicles on-site for 
children to explore, the Phoenix Library provided books and activities, and Head Start 
Birth to Five staff helped children create artwork at exploration stations. 
 
Water Safety 
Phoenix Children’s Hospital presented water safety training for Head Start families at 
Maryland Elementary School in the Washington Elementary School District. The 15 
families in attendance learned drowning prevention techniques and what to do if a child 
slips under the water. Each family received a water safety kit that included tips to lower 
parental stress, to incorporate supervision around the pool, a life-saving rope, a 
designated pool supervisor badge, and a life jacket for all young children in the family.  
Parents expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the training. 
 
Celebration of Pets                                                                                                      
Head Start children at Sullivan Elementary School celebrated the end of the pet study 
by asking families to bring pets to school. During the event, the children and families 
enjoyed learning more about cats, dogs, chickens, roosters, geese, turtles, and goldfish.