Attachment D - April Program Information Summaries.pdf

ATTACHMENT D 
 
 
 
Program Information Summaries 
 
 
Nutrition Trainings 
• On April 1, the Head Start Birth to Five Dietitian organized a "Banana on a Stick" 
food activity for twelve Parent Policy Committee members from Alhambra Head 
Start, demonstrating fun, simple ways for parents to encourage their children to 
eat more fruit instead of sugary, salty, or fatty snacks. All families received a kid-
friendly cookbook with easy, healthy snack recipes. 
• On April 8, Head Start Birth to Five staff hosted a parent meeting at the Foothills 
classroom, where parents and children participated in a food experience 
workshop. Attendees received the Head Start Let’s Cook Together cookbook and 
a child’s cooking set.  
• On April 9, Head Start Birth to Five Caseworkers and the Dietitian led a related 
food activity aligned with the family cookbooks. Parents and children made their 
own trail mix using ingredients provided by the dietitian, enjoying a shared, 
engaging experience. 
 
Screening Success Story 
A child at Byron Barry failed her hearing screening. The caseworker encouraged the 
parent to seek an ENT referral. The parent eventually arranged it, and the child 
underwent surgery to remove her tonsils and insert ear tubes on March 26. The child 
returned to school on April 13 and is doing well.  
 
Recruitment Event 
On April 18, Head Start Birth to Five staff participated in a recruitment event at Kids Day 
Festival/Día del Niño held at Ed and Verma Pastor Elementary School from 9:00 a.m. to 
1:00 p.m. They collected over 35 pre-registrations to support Head Start enrollment, 
provided information about services, and networked with other community agencies 
present.