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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.

Filed Under: News and Events, Pulaski Tech, Updates Tagged With: early head start, food trucks, head start, Lady Tacos, little rock, Phonzie's 1 Stop Hog Shop

Tornado Resources/Recursos de Tornado

  • After the Tornado: Helping Young Children Heal
  • Después de Pasar por La Experiencia de Un Tornado: Como Podemos Ayudar a Nuestros Niños a Sanar
  • Children’s Tornado Story
  • Historia de Tornado de los Niños

Filed Under: News and Events, Updates

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

Filed Under: Metropolitan Tech, News and Events

MCH Kindergarten Transition

Celebrating Children who Transitioned to Kindergarten

A sign saying
A sign saying
Children getting ready to celebrate their transition 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
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 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,
Girl wearing sunglasses holding a sign that says,
Girl wearing sunglasses holding a sign that says,
Girl wearing sunglasses holding a sign that says,

Filed Under: Methodist Children’s Home, News and Events

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.

Filed Under: Methodist Children’s Home, News and Events

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
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
7 children stand around a water table playing with water
children playing in the sprinkler with their teacher
children playing in the sprinkler with their teacher
Children playing in a sprinkler on pavement
Children playing in a sprinkler on pavement
children sitting outside eating popsicles
children sitting outside eating popsicles

Filed Under: Metropolitan Tech, News and Events Tagged With: field day, head start, uams head start, UAMS HS/EHS Little Learners

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

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

Filed Under: Chicot, Family Development Center, Home Based and Pregnant Women, Kennedy, Little Learners, Methodist Children’s Home, Metropolitan Tech, News and Events, Pulaski Tech, Sherwood, St. Augustine, Updates

Masking Memorandum/Memorándum de Mascarillas

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Filed Under: News and Events, Updates

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 FathersDownload

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
Poderosas Conversaciones con los PadresDownload

Filed Under: News and Events, Updates

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.

V3_UAMS_ACH_FlyerDownload

Filed Under: News and Events, Uncategorized, Updates Tagged With: child, head start, infants, parents, research, toddlers

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