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Greetings!
Spring is always full of things to celebrate. From Week of the Young Child celebrations to Earth Day to our Special Stars Camp, Head Start of Greater Dallas has been busy teaching children and building families.
Week of the Young Child is particularly dear to my heart because it gives us a designated week to celebrate with our families the joy these children bring to our lives every day. Our staff and teachers work all year to plan fun, creative and unique experiences for our children. Parents participated in the activities and celebrated their child in a new way. They helped design banners, decorated classroom and provided valuable support to the teachers.
This year, for the first time in several years, our Special Stars Camp came to fruition and gave our Head Start families with special needs children a chance to play, learn and grow in a stimulating environment. The two day event held at Skyline Ranch allowed parents to engage in adult dialogue while the children to engaged in activities designed especially for them. A petting zoo, train rides, games and face painting made for a busy afternoon. Read more about this special day for families below.
I hope you are following us on Facebook so you can keep track of the numerous activities going on around the greater Dallas area. Consider volunteering at a Head Start Center near you to experience for yourself the difference Head Start is making in the lives of children and their families every day.
Sincerely,
Wanda M. Smith
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Week of the Young Child 2012 |
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Students Smile Brightly at Gannon's
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Week of the Young Child
At Head Start of Greater Dallas, every week is Week of the Young Child! However, from April 23-27, our staff, teachers and parents organized unique and creative learning experiences geared towards celebrating each child. From fun dress-up days to music and dance, petting zoos and a prek prom, our children had a great week feeling loved and honored. A special thanks to our hardworking parents and staff who thought outside the box and made this WOYC the best one yet!
To see more of our photos from WOYC, visit our Facebook page! |
 Head Start Hosts Special Stars Camp for HSGD Special Needs Kids
More than 400 Head Start of Greater Dallas special needs children and their parents attended the Special Stars Camp at Skyline Ranch to celebrate Week of the Young Child. Along with various activities for children, a panel of special services experts answered parent's questions and raised awareness of community resources available to these families.
Ten percent, of the HSGD population is made up of special needs children, many of whom would go without the necessary services without the help of Head Start.The largest needs are for speech therapy, autism services, and those with emotional or behavioral disturbances.
Donations were given by numerous community businesses including: 97.9 The Beat, Boston Market, Burger King, Care Options, Chili's, IMAX, Kids Care, Kroger, Neighborhood Credit Union, Olive Garden, Sam's Club and Starbucks.
To see more of our photos from Special Stars Camp, visit our Facebook page. |
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Support Head Start - Volunteer Today!
Head Start of Greater Dallas' mission is to provide children with the foundation of skills and knowledge they need to be successful in school and life and foster self-reliant families and communities. The agency receives 80 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Head Start of Greater Dallas generates the remaining 20 percent or nearly $9 million through contributions, grants, community donations, and volunteer hours each year. Your time volunteering is valuable. We can't reach this goal without the support of the community.To become a corporate volunteer, contact Deneeco Young at 972.283.6457, or visit our web site. |
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In light of recent events concerning nine Head Start centers and delegate locations, please see the statement from Head Start CEO Wanda Smith by clicking here.
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 | | West Garland Head Start Children Helped this one-time caterpillar grow into a butterfly! | |
Children at West Garland Head Start Center got an up close and personal view each day of this beautiful butterfly growing in its cocoon! Science isn't just for grownups!
Special thanks to the staff and teachers who nurtured this one-time caterpillar into the beautiful creature it is today!
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 | Mark Your Calendar
"Continuing the Legacy" Renaming and Dedication Ceremony in honor of Mrs. Wanda M. Smith will be held on May 16, 2012 at 10 a.m. - noon at the Gannon Central Office Complex. If you have not RSVP'd to the event and are planning to attend, please email Shanika Hunter as soon as possible. Help us thank Mrs. Smith for her 40+ years of service and celebrate the renaming of the Gannon Head Start Center to the Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start Center. | |
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