Health at Spring Valley Head Start

Miriam Kahan alerted us to a video on www.lohud.com that is one of a two-part program on our health program for children and families. The 'program" was inspired by the special picture in The Journal News of two Head Start students brushing their teeth. We are adding a link to www.lohud.com for your convenience. You will need the patience of Job to find it. Enjoy!!

Thank you Bloomingdale's

We appreciate the support received from Bloomingdale's as a result of its Fall shop for a cause day, a growing trend across the region and across the country.

RIF - Mrs. Spider's Tea Party

Haverstraw Head Start will hold "Mrs. Spider's Tea Party" on Tuesday, February 5th from 8am-11:30am and again from 12:30pm-4pm at 138-146 Maple Avenue. This is part of its participation in RIF - Reading Is Fundamental.

Black Dolls: From Mammy to Barbie

January 21-February 28. Black Dolls: From Mammy to Barbie at SUNY-RCC Library Media Center, Rotunda in celebration of African American History Month. See Ouida Dawson's collection of Barbie Dolls. The evolution of portrayal of African Americans in popular culture can be seen in dolls. Early examples typically demonstrate negative stereotypes. However, modern dolls illustrate more realistic and positive depictions of African Americans. Several collectors display their collections, including African American memorabilia, rage and porcelain dolls, and children's toys.

Office Depot is taking care of Head Start of Rockland

We are thrilled to be a member of the Office Depot back to Schools Program. Every time parents, students, and our supporters give our 5% Back to Schools ID number when buying qualifing supplies at Office Depot, we receive credits equal to 5% of the qualifing purchase to use for FREE Supplies. The more you use Office Depot here in Rockland County and turn in our ID Number, the more free supplies we'll receive for our classrooms and programs.

Next time you make a purchase, please give them our School ID Number: 70215048

REGIONAL NEWSMAKER - OUIDA DAWSON

When you read the January 08 Edition of New York Nonprofit Press, you will see "Dawson Selected to Lead Head Start of Rockland" in the People Serving People feature. We appreciate and welcome the tri-state coverage of our new leadership.

We plan to make 2008 an outstanding year for our children and their families, as well as our staff, volunteers, and supporters.

If you are not on our e-blast for episodic news, including the BUILDING BLOCKS newsletter, please send you e-mail address to peterjflierl@gmail.com. Put Building Blocks in the Subject Space.

Pinnacle Technologies Gives Back

On behalf of Head Start of Rockland and the children and families we serve, we wish to thank Christie Penque and Pinnacle Technologies Inc. in Wycoff, New Jersey for
their generous donation of desperately needed technology equipment including: aXerox XC23 Copier, a Microtek MRS-480 OFU2 Flatbed Scanner, an HP 4000 Laser Printer, and an HP 8550 Color Laserjet 8550. All of this qeuipment will directly support our mission in support of low income children and their families.

Gifts of goods are an integral part of our development program and are important in meeting our need for local matching gifts. For information on giving, please call Peter Flierl at 845-358-2234 or 203-273-5168.

Health Advisory Committee

Mary Hurler, RN reports that the Health Advisory Committee of Head Start of Rockland will meet on Thursday, January 24 at 11:30pm at Spring Valley Head Start, One Head Start Circle (end of Second Avenue)in Spring Valley. If you have an interest in children's health or would like to become in health for preschool children, you are cordially invited to attend the meeting.

For more information, please call Mary Hurler at 845-358-2234 or e-mail mhurler@headstartofrockland.org.

Thoughtful Gifts

We are pleased with special gifts of Children's books from Donna Riley and for a Christmas tree from Kathy Campagna and Commerce Bank. Every gift makes a difference and helps us meet our requirement for local contributions to match Federal funds.

If you have a question on charitable giving at Head Start of Rockland, please call Peter J. Flierl, MSW at 845-359-2234 or 203-273-5168.

Thank you for your generosity

We are grateful for donations that will support children and families in Rockland County from the following individuals and companies: Amy Barnett, Jonathan and Carol Brotherhood, Jennifer Di benedetto and La bella Vita Pizza and Pasta, Barbara Kohlhausen and the Cambridge Brokerage Group, and Barbara Williams. The world will be different because you are important in the life of a child, and in this case, many children.

If you would like to make a difference in the life of a child, please send your donation to Head Start of Rockland, Development Office, 85 Depew Avenue, Nyack, New York 10960.

For information on leaving Head Start of Rockland a legacy gift, wheter as a bequest in your will, or through a charitable gift annuity giving you income for life, please contact Peter J. Flierl, MSW at 845-358-2234 ext 43 or 203-273-5168.