We have recently commpleted assessment of our outcomes with children attending Head Start preschools in Haverstraw, Nyack, and Spring Valley, West Street, and Kids Corner in 2007-2008. We are pleased to see positive growth and improvement with gains ranging from 46.6% to 52.2%. These included: Language Development, 2.4 to 3.6, 1.2/51.9% gain; Literacy, 2.2 to 3.3, 1.1/46.6% gain; Mathematics, 2.3 to 3.5, 1.2/52.2% gain; Science, 2.3 to 3.5, 1.2/50.6% gain; Creative Arts, 2.6 to 3.9, 1.3/47.5% gain; Social and Emotional Development, 2.7 to 4.0, 1.3/48.3% gain; Applied Learning, 2.7 to 3.9, 1.2/47.1% gain; Physical Health, 2,9 to 4.2, 1.3/46.8% gain.
Congratulations to all of our teachers for a job well done. And,of course, congratulations to each of the children on success in their preparation for academic success in elementary school and beyond.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
HOLIDAY BOOK DRIVE - Noember 1 at 1pm
Ouida F. Dawson, executive director of Head Start of Rockland, and Miriam Kahan, director of Spring Valley Head Start joined Jocelyn F. Ford, store manager of Barnes & Noble in Nanuet in announcing plans for a Holiday Book Drive to share the gift of literacy with low income children who attend Head Start preschool. The drive will be kicked off Saturday, November 1st at 1:00 p.m. with a reading by Jason Edwards, author of Will Allen and the Great Monster Detective, at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at 140 Rockland Plaza in Nanuet.
Dawson said: “All of us at Head Start appreciate the thoughtfulness and generosity of Barnes & Noble staff in Nanuet picking our agency and our children to benefit from this wonderful holiday tradition. The gift of a book lasts a lifetime and puts a child on the road to love of reading and learning.”
Kahan added: “Spring Valley Head Start children, parents, and staff welcome this opportunity to partner with our neighbor, Barnes & Noble in Nanuet, in strengthening our literacy efforts and bringing each child we serve the gift of a treasured book this holiday season.
Ford noted: “Barnes & Noble distributed 1.16 million books to children nationwide last year and we hope to duplicate that success again this year. Our staff in Nanuet have made selections of books recommended for young children and young readers. We hope the entire community will be involved and make a gift for a child in need, a gift that can change a life.”
Peter Flierl, director of development at Head Start, said: “Having been raised by educators and lifetime readers, giving and receiving books was the highlight, the treasured gift in our home at Christmas and at birthdays. We welcome this generous approach to seasonal giving and sharing the gift of literacy by Barnes & Noble.”
Head Start of Rockland is a nonprofit charitable organization, one of the top 200 employers in Rockland County, and is the leading provider of preschool and early childhood education in Rockland County. It is accredited by NAEYC, the National Association for Education of Young Children and is a New York State licensed provider of preschool special education services.
Dawson said: “All of us at Head Start appreciate the thoughtfulness and generosity of Barnes & Noble staff in Nanuet picking our agency and our children to benefit from this wonderful holiday tradition. The gift of a book lasts a lifetime and puts a child on the road to love of reading and learning.”
Kahan added: “Spring Valley Head Start children, parents, and staff welcome this opportunity to partner with our neighbor, Barnes & Noble in Nanuet, in strengthening our literacy efforts and bringing each child we serve the gift of a treasured book this holiday season.
Ford noted: “Barnes & Noble distributed 1.16 million books to children nationwide last year and we hope to duplicate that success again this year. Our staff in Nanuet have made selections of books recommended for young children and young readers. We hope the entire community will be involved and make a gift for a child in need, a gift that can change a life.”
Peter Flierl, director of development at Head Start, said: “Having been raised by educators and lifetime readers, giving and receiving books was the highlight, the treasured gift in our home at Christmas and at birthdays. We welcome this generous approach to seasonal giving and sharing the gift of literacy by Barnes & Noble.”
Head Start of Rockland is a nonprofit charitable organization, one of the top 200 employers in Rockland County, and is the leading provider of preschool and early childhood education in Rockland County. It is accredited by NAEYC, the National Association for Education of Young Children and is a New York State licensed provider of preschool special education services.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
HOLIDAY BOOK DRIVE KICKOFF - November 1st
Jason Edwards, author of Will Allen and the Great Monster Detective, will join children from Spring Valley Head Start at our Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive in Nanuet on Saturday, November 1st at 1:00 P.M. Miriam Kahan, Director of Spring Valley Head Start invites one and all to join us for this exciting new event to benefit Head Start and its myriad services for children and families here in Rockland County.
For information, please call Miriam Kahan at 845-352-6671 or Peter Flierl at 203-273-5168.
For information, please call Miriam Kahan at 845-352-6671 or Peter Flierl at 203-273-5168.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE REVIEW
The New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Thruway Authority, and MTA Metro-North Railroad will hold PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS on October 28, 29, & 30, 2008. They will present the preliminary results andthe project Team's recommendations regarding the transit modes and bridge rehabilitation/replacement options. Written and oral comments will be accepted at the meetings. Get involved in our future!
Monday, October 06, 2008
NEA STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE
NEA Student Achievement Grant: NEA FoundationSummary
The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. Grant Amount: $5,000Eligibility: Public school teachers in grades PreK–12, public school education support professionals, or faculty or staff at public higher education institutions. Preference is given to those who serve economically disadvantaged students and to applicants who are members of the National Education Association.Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time, but are reviewed on three dates: June 15th, November 15th and March 15th each year.Website: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. Grant Amount: $5,000Eligibility: Public school teachers in grades PreK–12, public school education support professionals, or faculty or staff at public higher education institutions. Preference is given to those who serve economically disadvantaged students and to applicants who are members of the National Education Association.Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time, but are reviewed on three dates: June 15th, November 15th and March 15th each year.Website: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
Thursday, October 02, 2008
EPIC PARENTING WORKSHOPS
EPIC, Every Person Influences Children, offers EPIC Parenting Workshops throughout the year for the community with special offerings at Head Start preschools. Upcoming community programs include:
October 6, 7:00-8:30pm, PARENTING WORKSHOP - Ready Set Read at Nyack Library.
October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13, & 20 from 7-8:30pm, DAD'S WORKSHOP SERIES at Nyack Library.
October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 18 & 25, from 7-8:30pm, DAD'S WORKSHOP SERIES IN SPANISH at Finkelstein Library.
October 6, 13 & 20 from 7-8:30pm, PARENTS WORKSHOP SERIES - Ready Set Read at Suffern Library.
October 6, 7:00-8:30pm, PARENTING WORKSHOP - Ready Set Read at Nyack Library.
October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13, & 20 from 7-8:30pm, DAD'S WORKSHOP SERIES at Nyack Library.
October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 18 & 25, from 7-8:30pm, DAD'S WORKSHOP SERIES IN SPANISH at Finkelstein Library.
October 6, 13 & 20 from 7-8:30pm, PARENTS WORKSHOP SERIES - Ready Set Read at Suffern Library.
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