Head Start News

Summer Food Truck Festival

As the summer begins we have exciting news!

We will be hosting Food Trucks at our Central Office/PTC location

Starting May 24!

UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start Central Office
8901 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR

Come out and enjoy some great food and support local businesses.

Every Wednesday beginning May 24, Phonzie’s 1Stop Hog Shop will be in the back parking lot from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Menu Includes: Plates and Sandwiches of Ribs, Pulled Pork, Chicken and Bratswurst, Nachos, Fries, Hot Links, Sides, Drinks and Dessert

Every Friday beginning June 9: Lady Tacos will be there from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Menu Includes: Tacos, Burritos, Tortas, Quesadillas and Fajitas with Steak, Chicken, Pork/pastor, Barbacoa, Chorizo and Shrimp.

Tornado Resources/Recursos de Tornado

Metro Kindergarten Transition

Metro Children Celebrate Transitioning to Kindergarten

Children sit in two rows on a rug with a decorative background and the caption Transition Time at UAMS 6-13-2022

Children and staff rom classroom one pose for a picture with a caption saying UAMS Metro, Mrs. Haywood, Mrs. Beard Classroom #1

Children and staff pose for a photo with a caption saying UAMS Metro, Classroom # 2 Mrs. Parr

Teacher hands child his certificate for completing the Head Start program.

Teacher hands child her certificate for completing the Head Start program.

MCH Kindergarten Transition

Celebrating Children who Transitioned to Kindergarten

Children getting ready to celebrate their transition to Kindergarten

Boy sitting behind a desk with decorations for graduation and a sign at the bottom of the table saying MCH Head Start

Girl smiling and sitting behind a desk with decorations for graduation and a sign at the bottom of the table saying MCH Head Start

Girl wearing sunglasses holding a sign that says,

MCH Field Day 2021

Children, Families and Staff Enjoying Field Day at MCH HS/EHS

Teachers and Staff pose for a picture and a caption reads

Two children playing in separate water tubs.

A child reaches up to the sky trying to pop bubbles above her head.

Teachers and children playing with a colorful parachute.

A teacher and children playing with bubbles.

A teacher and child posing for a picture while playing in the sprinkler.

Metro Field Day 2021

Children having fun at Metro Head Start’s Field Day

To children standing on either side of a hand-made sign that says Field Day

7 children stand around a water table playing with water

children playing in the sprinkler with their teacher

Children playing in a sprinkler on pavement

children sitting outside eating popsicles

Parent Orientation Video/Video de Orientación para Padres

Parent Orientation Video

Please review our Parent Orientation video to help prepare you and your child for their first day of school.

Head Start Parent Orientation 22-23 English

Watch this video on YouTube

Video de Orientación para Padres

Por favor revise nuestro video de Orientación para Padres en español para ayudarlo a prepararse a usted y a su hijo para su primer día de clases.

Head Start 22-23 Parent Orientation – Spanish

Watch this video on YouTube

Masking Memorandum/Memorándum de Mascarillas

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Memorandum-de-Mascarillas Download

Calling all Fathers / Llamando a todos los padres

Powerful Conversations with Fathers

The Head Start State Collaboration Office and the Fatherhood and Family Initiative is proud to present opportunities for fathers to come together and share their stories, provide feedback, support, and just learn from each other. These sessions will be offered three times a year in 2022. The latest research on fatherhood will be shared and access to great resources will be provided. Please complete this survey to help us plan for this event. Arkansas Fatherhood Powerful Conversations Planning Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Please save the dates for the following upcoming FREE virtual events:

Get ready for the greatest hour of powerful conversations ever!

Please register using the link under each date.

February 21, 2022-6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scuqsqjwuG9UxG3SOkQMXSaotZRGGfds9
June 13, 2022-6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudeCpqT8rHdDGycv8xWayHstItJ5oL_Ch
October 10, 2022-6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMode6rqDwpHN0CTlhv1xQKH242igtj61jX

For More Information, Please Contact

Cecil McDonald, Fatherhood President at 870-776-1054 or mrcmcdonald@gmail.com
Jacqualine Govan, Fatherhood Advisor at 501-371-0740 or Jackie.govan@arheadstart.org

Powerful Conversations with Fathers Download

Poderosas Conversaciones con los Padres

La Oficina de Colaboración Estatal de Head Start y la Iniciativa para la Paternidad y la Familia se enorgullecen de presentar oportunidades para que los padres se reúnan y compartan sus historias, brinden retroalimentación, apoyo y simplemente aprendan los unos de los otros. Estas sesiones se ofrecerán tres veces al año en 2022. Se compartirán las últimas investigaciones sobre paternidad y se proporcionará acceso a grandes recursos. Por favor complete esta encuesta para ayudarnos a planificar este evento. Arkansas Fatherhood Powerful Conversations Planning Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Por favor, guarde las fechas para los próximos Eventos virtuales GRATIS:

¡Prepárate para la mejor hora de Poderosas Conversaciones!

Regístrese usando el enlace debajo de cada fecha.

Febrero 21, 2022-6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scuqsqjwuG9UxG3SOkQMXSaotZRGGfds9
Junio 13, 2022-6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudeCpqT8rHdDGycv8xWayHstItJ5oL_Ch
Octubre 10, 2022-6:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMode6rqDwpHN0CTlhv1xQKH242igtj61jX

Para obtener más información, contacte a

Cecil McDonald, Presidenta de Paternidad al 870-776-1054 o mrcmcdonald@gmail.com
Jacqualine Govan, Asesora de Paternidad al 501-371-0740 o Jackie.govan@arheadstart.org

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Earn up to $200 by Completing a Parent-Child Interaction Study.

UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital are conducting a study of parent-child interactions. Children must be between 6 and 36 months. This study can be completed in your home, and there is no need to travel. You can be compensated up to $200 for completion of the study. You must have access to smartphone. Please see the flyer for more details.

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