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Read and Win a Disney Vacation!
the month of April
Every Tuesday beginning
April 14, 2009
from 10:15am - 11:15am
April 24, 2009
from 9:30am - 12:00 pm
May 17, 2009
from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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Sexual Exploitation of Infants and Toddlers
American culture continues to sexualize children at earlier and earlier ages. In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Monday Morning Report revisits an article about the sexual exploitation of infants and toddlers. More » |
First 5 LA Educates in February and March
Throughout February and March, First 5 LA engaged with several community newspapers and television stations, primarily featuring positive oral health messages. More »
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AB 1488, Food Justice
AB 1488 authored by Assembly Member Isadore Hall, III (D-Dominguez Hills) will help bring more locally grown food into urban neighborhoods. Learn more about how this bill works.
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First 5 LA Commission Opposes Proposition 1D
he First 5 LA Commission approved a resolution declaring its opposition to Proposition 1D on the May 19 ballot because of its impact on the future funding More>>
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Read Across America
Last month, schools and agencies across the country celebrated the National Education Association's "Read Across America." Beginning in 1998, this annual event was organized to coincide with the birthday of Theodor Geisel, otherwise known as the famous children's author Dr. Seuss. The spirit of the event is to celebrate reading, emphasizing that reading is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong success.
I'd like to share a poem created to commemorate Read Across America, and encourage anyone who works with families to get involved in the annual event. I'd also like to share pictures sent to me by 15th Street Family Literacy Harbor Community Adult School, a First 5 LA grantee which held its own event to celebrate the day. Click here to see photos from this event
I promise to read
Each day and each night.
I know it's the key
To growing up right.
I'll read to myself,
I'll read to a crowd.
It makes no difference
If silent or loud.
I'll read at my desk,
At home and at school,
On my bean bag or bed,
By the fire or pool.
Each book that I read
Puts smarts in my head,
'Cause brains grow more thoughts
The more they are fed.
So I take this oath
To make reading my way
Of feeding my brain
What it needs every day.
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