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Early Head Start Exchange A Newsletter for EWU Early Head Start Families

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Complete Policy Council meeting minutes are posted at all EWU EHS Centers and can always be obtained by requesting them from any EWU EHS staff person, or by calling 1-(800) 776-9136 ext. 3157.

Carolyn Sola EWU EHS Director

“EWU EHS Celebrates More Graduations!” shows pictures of children and parents from six recent graduations. We know it is the child who graduates, but it is the parents who nurtured, taught and advocated for their children throughout Early Head Start and who will continue to do so throughout their children’s lives.

Parents are making a difference in the lives of

their children and in the quality of the Early

Head Start program.

Thank you parents for inspiring us!

Hello EHS Parents,

This issue of our newsletter is filled with articles about and pictures of Inspiring Parents in our Early Head Start program. Please take a look!

“Inspiring EHS Dads” is an article about two EHS dads who share their insights about what is important to them about being a dad and how they make a difference in the lives of their children.

“Meet Your 2017-2018 Policy Council Members” introduces you to 14 Policy Council representatives who are all current or former Early Head Start parents.

Members of the 2016-2017 EWU Early Head Start Policy Council held a meeting on May 5, and the last meeting of their term on June 2.

Some of the key actions taken by the Policy Council at these meetings include:

Review and approval of the EWU Early Head Start Annual Report for July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016

Providing input on Parent Survey revisions

Hiring approval for a temporary Parent Child Educator position

Certifying the 2017 Policy Council Elections

Review and approval of a Federal COLA Supplemental Application

A big THANK YOU from everyone at EWU EHS to all of the 2016-2017 members for their hard work and dedication to improving Early Head Start for Tri-County children and families.

May & June

EWU EHS Policy

Council Meetings

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At Early Head Start, We Know That DADS ARE SUPER IMPORTANT!

Research shows that actively engaged dads of infants & toddlers greatly strengthen their children’s development in all areas!

Recently, we took time to talk with Ryan Wallace and Justin Mellis, a couple of inspiring dads who were formerly in Early Head Start.

Both Ryan and Justin spent time in EHS as single parents, Ryan with two boys, now 8 and 4, and Justin with four girls who are now 8, 7, 5½, and his youngest just turning 4.

Though these two former EHS dads both faced some very difficult situations and challenging life circumstances, they demonstrated great commitment to their children. They also took part in Early Head Start as a way of supporting their child’s growth, development and learning, and to learn more themselves. Ryan even made the time to serve two terms as an EHS Policy Council member.

“From the beginning I always wanted to be sure that I’ve taken all the steps that I can for my child to be successful,” said Ryan, “and (enrolling in EHS) felt like a good way of getting more resources to be able to find out developmentally where my son was at.” “(EHS) was a lot help for me, to know what I’m going to do, more than (my son) directly being taught,” Ryan added.

“It’s just the constant learning, you know? I think that is the biggest benefit,” said Justin.

When asked what they thought was the most important things for dads to know about being a father, they both mentioned spending time with your kids. And Justin said it brilliantly;

“You just have to be there. They just want your time. You try to work all this overtime and make money so you can give them a good life, and really they don’t want none of that. They just want you! You know I’m right. I mean, all that materialistic stuff—that’s not gonna make or break (it for) them. But YOU being there as a parent, WILL,” said Justin.

A huge THANK YOU, and Happy Father’s Day to Ryan and Justin, and to all of the EHS Dads for all that you do to be great fathers!

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PARENT REPRESENTATIVES

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES

The 2017 Policy Council Elections are completed and were certified by the Policy Council at its June 2 meeting. Policy Council Orientation Part I for the new year’s members will be held Friday, July 7 in Colville and Orientation Part II will be held August 4. Here are your 2017-2018 Representatives.

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor J’na Numbers

Ashleigh Brugger

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor Alyssa Hicks

Margot Casteel

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor Jessica Durgan

Leslie Gibson

Representing Ferry

County

Genevieve Abdallah

UNFILLED POSITIONS

There is still a Parent Representative and two Community Representative positions unfilled by the elections.

For more information on Policy Council and being a Representative, contact Ray Roberts at: (509) 359-3157.

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor Dawn Robinson

Katie Huff

Representing Stevens County

Candice Capoeman

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor Lakoda Lindback

Lynna Jackson

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor Jan Dowd

Colleen Matthews

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor Autumn Longly

Bernadette Muniz

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor Britni Salseina

Shelbi Northington

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor Debbie Baker

Nicole Ruland

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor J’na Numbers

Elizabeth Seale

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor Phyllis Erickson

Amber Sells

Representing families served by

Home-Visitor Autumn Stenberg

Rachel Simpson

Appointed June 2, 2017

Appointed June 2, 2017

Appointed June 2, 2017

Children graduate and transition out of EWU Early Head Start once they turn 3 years old.

Below are pictures from graduation celebrations held recently for several EHS children.

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Leia Luntsford Paige Clark Paige, mom Crystal & dad Cody

Emma Johnson

Mikaylea Hoover Mikaylea, dad Michael & mom Jessica

Colton Gilliam and mom Jamie

Tom Campbell & mom Michelle

Come and invite friends to enjoy the fun activities, learning experiences and great things happening around EWU Early Head Start! Here are some pictures from recent Play & Learns, Home Visits and other EHS activities. Make sure to check the EHS calendars for the times and locations and call: (509) 359-3157 to reserve your spot at the Play & Learns in Colville and Newport!

Don’t miss out! At EWU EHS Play & Learns in June the topic is: Approaches to Learning with a “Summer Fun” theme! Activities include making a painted sun, sand exploration, baby sun, & more. EHS Families are invited to attend two Play & Learns per month. Ask your Home Visitor for details, including receiving Family Transportation Assistance cash to help cover some of your travel costs.

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Local farmer’s markets are great places to buy healthy, nutritious locally grown foods and products!

Buying local foods is good for your health, your community, the environment and the economy.

Other good reasons to shop your local farmer’s markets are:

SNAP/EBT (Basic Food) and WIC checks are accepted at many farmers markets.

You can try a new fruit or vegetable!

You’ll find healthier and fresher foods.

2017 Tri-County Farmer’s Markets:

Chewelah Farmer’s Market: NW corner of Chewelah City Park on Fridays from 11 am - 3:30 pm,

from May 12th - Oct. 6th. Contact (509) 680-2032 and on Facebook: Chewelah Farmers Market.

Clayton Farmer’s Market & Small Farm Animals: At Clayton Fairgrounds off HWY 395. Sundays

12 - 4 pm, June 4 - Oct. 1. Contact Stephanie Littrel: (509) 951-4207 or on their Facebook page.

Kettle Falls Farmer’s Market: At Happy Dell Park adjacent to HWY 395, Wednesdays & Saturdays

9 am - 1 pm from May - October. Contact Fred Kruse: (509) 738-2439.

Northeast Washington Farmer’s Market (Colville): At Main & Astor St. Wed. & Sat. from

9 - 1 pm, May - October. Contact Aja Bridge: (253) 203-8920 and online at: newfarmersmarket.org.

Northport Saturday Market: At the Visitors Kiosk on HWY 25 every Saturday from 9 am - 12 pm

from May - Sept. Contact: Kathy Alexander (509) 732-4553.

Pend Oreille Valley Farmer’s Market: In Newport at the South end of Washington Ave. at

Gazebo Park, Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm from May—October. Contact Nephi White: (208) 448-1145.

Republic Farmer’s Market: At 600 block of S. Clark St. on Fridays from 10 am - 3 pm from

May 4th through Labor Day. Call the Republic City Hall for more information at: (509) 775-3216.

Photo: Chewelah Independent

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Each month at EHS Play & Learns a healthy snack is featured. Here is June’s snack recipe.

Baked Sweet Potato With Toppings

Sweet Potato Recipe:

5 Sweet Potatoes, Sliced into ½ inch thick rounds

2/3 Cup of Olive Oil

Toppings:

Avocados, mashed

Onions, sliced

Sour cream

Tomatoes, diced

Cheese

Directions:

Heat toaster oven to 400° degrees Fahrenheit.

Slice sweet potatoes into ½ inch thick rounds and lightly coat with olive oil.

Place on baking sheet and cook for roughly 25-30 minutes or until soft.

Once cooled, serve with a variety of toppings.

Serve With: Whole milk, water, and lactose free milk.

Shopping list for 1-10 Servings

5 Sweet Potatoes

2/3 Cup Olive Oil

2 Avocados

1 Onion

1 Small Container of Sour Cream

1 Tomato

Shopping list for 10-20 Servings

10 Sweet Potatoes

1 ¼ Cup Olive Oil

4 Avocados

2 Onions

2 Small Containers of Sour Cream

2 Tomatoes

Young Infants: 4-8 Months

Mobile Infants:

9-15 Months

Toddlers & Beyond:

16+ Months

Serve cooled Blend sweet potato

Serve cool or at room temp. Mash sweet potato

¼” chunks of veggies are okay

Serve cool or at room temp

Mash sweet potato

½” chunks of veggies are OK

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Policy Council In Colville

9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Professional Development Day

FREE CPR CLASS Covers Infant, Child

and Adult CPR + AED

9 am-12 pm at Providence Mount

Carmel Hospital

Call Heather Gregory at (509) 685-5450

for more info.

Call (509) 359-3157 to reserve your spot for June 23 Play & Learns!

Colville Play & Learn

EHS Colville Center 10 —11:30 am

Newport Play & Learn 1600 1st St.

10 —11:30 am

Colville 2 Play & Learns

EHS Colville Center 10 —11:30 am & 1—2:30 pm

Newport Play & Learn 1600 1st St.

10 —11:30 am

Call (509) 359-3157 to reserve your spot for June 30 Play & Learns!

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Professional Development Day

FREE CPR CLASS Covers Infant, Child

and Adult CPR + AED

9 am-12 pm at Providence Mount

Carmel Hospital

Call Heather Gregory at (509) 685-5450

for more info.

Policy Council

Orientation I at the Colville Center

9:30 am - 3 pm

Call (509) 359-3157 to reserve your spot for July 21 Play & Learns!

Call (509) 359-3157 to reserve your spot for July 28 Play & Learns!

Colville Play & Learn

EHS Colville Center 10 —11:30 am

Newport Play & Learn 1600 1st St.

10 —11:30 am

Colville 2 Play & Learns

EHS Colville Center 10 —11:30 am & 1—2:30 pm

Newport Play & Learn 1600 1st St.

10 —11:30 am

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Be “Sun-Safe” While Enjoying Your Summer

To prevent sunburn, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends:

Keep babies younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight. Find shade under a tree, an umbrella, or the stroller canopy.

When possible, dress yourself and your children in cool, comfortable clothing that covers the body, such as lightweight cotton pants, long-sleeved shirts, and hats.

Check the AAP website for more Summer Safety tips at: www.healthychildren.org/English/news/pages/Summer-Safety-Tips-Sun-and-water-Safety.aspx

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Each year, Eastern Washington University Early Head Start provides a fiscal report to the public. The Annual Report for the 2016 program year (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016), can be found on the program’s website at: access.ewu.edu/ehs/ewu-ehs-annual-reports.

The annual report does not contain any child or family specific information in it, but does include:

How Early Head Start Prepares Infants and Toddlers for Success in School

Information about parent involvement activities

The total amount of public and private funds received and the amount from each source.

The total number of children and families served, the average monthly enrollment (as a percentage of funded enrollment), and the percentage of eligible children served

An explanation of budgetary expenditures and proposed budget for the fiscal year

The results of the most recent Federal Monitoring Review and State of Washington Single Audit Report

The percentage of enrolled children that received medical and dental exams

You can also have a copy of the report sent to you. To request the Annual Report contact EHS Parent and Community Engagement Manager Ray Roberts at: (509) 359-3157 or by email at: rroberts3@ewu.edu.

This notice is made here and to the public in the local newspapers as requested by federal law 42 United States Code Section 9839.