Head Start - Fredericksburg and Johnson City

05/28/2024

Join us Monday, June 3rd for our Early Head Start socialization! See below for information.

05/21/2024

Transitions
Children experience many transitions, including from home to an early care and education setting, between age groups or program settings, and from preschool to kindergarten. Supporting these transitions for children, families, and staff is critically important because even positive change can be challenging. How the foundation for positive transitions is laid across all levels of the system to support children, families, and staff through transitions can have far-reaching effects on children’s well-being and academic success. Program staff consider the long-term process of building and maintaining the capacity to support children and families at all levels. They also look at ways to improve how they connect and communicate within systems during transitions.

Transition to Kindergarten
More than 320,000 children and their families transition from Head Start programs to kindergarten every year. When these transitions are successful, children and families are more likely to experience better long-term school success. There are four points of connection that, when strengthened, facilitate effective transitions: Family-School, Child-School, Program-School, and Community-School. Such connections with local schools strengthen when these high-quality practices are implemented: Sharing Information, Building Relationships, and Establishing Alignment.
Explore these videos, guides, and other helpful resources to support program and school efforts to understand the importance of the transition to kindergarten. Learn how to strengthen the four points of connection and implement transition practices that ensure all children and families are ready to engage and succeed in school.

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/transitions/article/transition-kindergarten
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/transitions/article/transition-kindergarten
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/leaders-supporting-transition-kindergarten


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05/20/2024

We are excited to announce that Comfort Elementary School is now accepting applications for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds! Give your child a strong educational foundation by enrolling them in our vibrant and nurturing community.

✅ How to Apply: Complete the pre-application online at: https://goengage93.cleverex.com//mobile/Surveys/ParentToMyHS/ParentToMyHS.aspx?GlobalId=23123

Don't miss this opportunity to set your child on the path to success! Spaces are limited, so act fast!

🌐 Visit Our Website: www.ExploreINK.org

Join the Comfort Elementary family today and watch your child thrive! 🌟

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05/15/2024

🌟 Exciting News from Head Start - Stonewall! 🌟

Are you looking for a high-quality early childhood education program for your little one? Head Start is now accepting applications! Here's what you need to know about qualifications and required documentation:

✨ Qualifications:
Children must be between the ages of 3 and 5 years old on or before 9/1/2024
Families must meet federal income guidelines.
Priority is given to children with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and families receiving public assistance.

📋 Required Documentation:
Proof of child’s age (birth certificate or other legal document)
Parent/Guardian ID
Proof of family income (W-2 forms, tax returns, pay stubs, or public assistance documentation)
Proof of residency (utility bill, lease agreement, or other document with your address)

Don't miss this opportunity to give your child a head start in their educational journey! Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment.

🌐 Visit Our Website: www.exploreink.org
Join our Head Start family and pave the way for a bright future for your child! 🌟

12/12/2023

Looking for a job? Follow link below to apply and come to our job fair. See you there.

12/08/2023

Comfort Head Start families, come join us at the last parent meeting for 2023. We look forward to seeing you !!

Familias de Comfort ISD, unanse a nosotros en la ultima reunion de padres para 2023. Esperamos verlos!!

12/06/2023

Hi. Fredericksburg Head Start families. Below you will find the information for our December parent meeting. Come join us!!!

Hola familias de Head Start. Abajo encontraran la informacion de la junta de padres de familia, para el mes de Diciembre, los esperamos.

11/29/2023

Parents ready Rosie is on its way home with your child on Friday December 1st. Look on your email for the readyrosie invitation and accept it to create your child's account. Many great activities to enhance learning in the classroom.

This video introduces ReadyRosie to caregivers.

11/14/2023

Come by to our monthly Comfort Head Start parent meeting for some great information and turkey bingo. Meeting information below. See you there.

Venga a nuestra reunión mensual de padres de Comfort Head Start para obtener excelente información y bingo de pavo. Información de la reunión a continuación. Te veo alli!

11/10/2023

Families you are invited to our next socialization day before the Thanksgiving Holiday. All Information needed to attend is posted below. Hope to see you there.

Familias, estan invitados a nuestro proximo dia de socializacion antes del Accion de Gracias. Toda la informacion necesaria para asistir se publica a continuacion. Espero verte alli!

11/08/2023

Come join our monthly parent meeting at Johnson City Early Head Start Center on 11/15/2023. A lot of information will be shared. See you there.

Unase a nuestra reunion mensual de padres en el centro Early Head Start de Johnson City el 15/11/23. Se compartira muncha informacion. Te veo alli!

11/02/2023

Pre-K 3 and pre-K 4 families at Fredericksburg Primary school, tomorrow 11/3/2023 your child will come home with their Bailey bear from conscious discipline. Along with the bear will be instructions on how to use it with your child. You will find all the goodies in Bailey's backpack. Below are some instructions as well. Have fun!

Familias de pre-k 3 y pre-k 4 en la escuela primaria de Fredericksburg, mañana 3/11/2023 su hijo regresara a casa consu Bailey bear de disciplina consciente. Junto con el osito habra instrucciones sobre como usarlo con su hijo. Encontraras todas las golosinas en la mochila de Bailey. A continuacion tambien se incluyen algunas instrucciones. Divertirse!!