Head Start Capital Area Community Action Agency

Capital Area Community Action Agency is soliciting proposals for janitorial services for all of our Head Start Centers and administrative offices. All bids must be submitted by January 31, 2023. For a copy of the RFP please send email to: [email protected] or pick up a copy at the main office, 309 Office Plaza Drive in Tallahassee.

Wonderful to have Jack Levine with us to explore how best to engage families and more!

We are closed today in honor of Veterans Day. We will reopen Monday.

Community Action Head Start will be closed Thursday, November 10 due to Tropical Storm Nicole.

We will also be closed on Friday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

We will open again Monday, November 12.

Thanks to our friends at Fast Signs for making us look sharp on the road!

Timeline photos

Head Start programs have offered comprehensive services to children and families for over 57 years. Get answers to your questions about the steps to enroll your child in a Head Start program: https://buff.ly/2IL3Hoy

Community Action Head Start will be closed Thursday and Friday (9/29-30) for Hurricane Ian.

We continue to monitor the pending storm forecasts. We look to the school district and emergency operations in each county.

Sunday Sept 25, Evening Edition:

The satellite presentation of IAN is still not impressive. Lots of clouds, not really distinct - at least not really distinct like many tropical systems usually become... especially over very warm water.
Looking at the 5pm data, the winds are down from 50 to 45mph and the internal pressure is up from 1001 to 1003mb. Is that significant? Eh, maybe. It tells me there's something working against IAN. Probably some drier air. Also, the motion is def more N than W over the past 6hrs. Is THAT signingicant? Eh, maybe. IF I see this trend continue for the next 6 or 12 hours, then I'll be a LOT more comfortable saying the EURO is doing a better job with IAN and I'll start leaning toward the more EASTERN solution. Please read that again.
IF THIS TREND CONTINUES FOR ANOTHER 6 OR 12 HOURS.
These systems very commonly "jog" to one direction or another, based on how the other environmental factors work. So we shouldn't get too excited about any particular 6-hr shift. But it can be part of a longer motion that can help remove some of the uncertainty.

Dry air working on IAN already can be a good thing - can really stunt its possible strengthening. Also why when you see things like "Rapid Intensification Possible..." we need to step back and see if indeed it happens. Yesterday, it looked like the struggling core of IAN was emerging from the wind shear that was hamerping it and then over the warm waters the thinking was for strengthening. Well, it's been 24hrs and not so much. Hello dry air. And I, for one, hope this dry air lingers for a while to give IAN a fight. Tomorrow, I'll spend more time talking about the dry air that should be dropping SOUTH toward the Gulf from the US, and why that should be a player by Wednesday/Thursday too.

Anyway, there's a little shift to the EAST with the NHC Cone as of 5pm. Let's see if this continues. I won't have an update at 11pm (I'll be sleeping, I hope). I'll have plenty of info in the morning. A bunch around 4-4:30am EDT and then I'll try to work the 5am info in as quickly as I can while doing the morning news. I'll also plan to do a FB LIVE CHAT around 11:15am EDT tomorrow, when I see tomorrow's 11am info.

Hang in there, my friends. We'll know more soon.
Thanks for reading this and feel free to share it.
Have a nice night =)

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We are so excited about the new school year! Our team is amazing and your child will be loved and well taken care of. The following reminds us all of how important words are.

Fantastic to kick off the new school year with agency-wide meeting and pre-service training for Teachers and Family Advocates!

We are so excited to announce our intention to open Head Start pre-K classrooms at Governors Charter Academy on the east side on Mahan Drive. Interested in signing up for Head Start? Call us today - 850.222.2043 extension 2!

Speak with your child's pediatrician today about the COVID vaccination for children 6 months to 5 years old

Please remember to check your back seat before exiting your car. Also, remember to Stay hydrated.

With high temperatures approaching 100 degrees in our area this week, take a look at what that means for the temperature inside your car. ☀🚗

Great news families… WE STILL HAVE A FEW SLOTS AVAILABLE!!! Your preschooler does NOT have to be a Head Start student to attend, we are open to the public.

🌞Summer is here... for the first time ever Capital Area Community Action Agency is having a Summer Program!!!!! Six weeks for pre-school aged children! Check out the flyer and spread the word. We are accepting School Readiness through Early Learning Coalition (ELC) and private pay. Contact Pam Jackson or Darrel James at (850)222-2043 if you have any questions.

Thank you to the wonderful ladies of Tallahassee Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for donating such an extraordinary variety of books to our Head Start centers! We greatly appreciate your generosity and we know our students and teachers will be excited to read this wonderful selection of books!

Did you miss the 👩‍🎓Head Start Transition ceremonies last month... well have no fear the recordings are here!!!!

Louise B. Royal
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/54iANQYz0ACfp3Zo4_L4MweMZOhjdds9ccX85D1NoIjJcl46mxYIr_iBf1_b-ZAn.veefVOhX4rw8Lirb?startTime=1651845285000

Mabry Enrichment Center
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/63ayaqxrbJW-DqWMmwAj6B13c38_Gv0O8Cdn72slPISQuJj26SjSZLkJO2nqtpNd.2eCirofMSX-my3Lz?startTime=1651850818000

South City
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/pZzW-SzvQ0IpNvSrJA8TvAL4PfNd5oIKwB-FAd-fxg1-qmbqpj8weAbZ0qCTbA4n.mDMBzERqJMX3s8HC?startTime=1651853595000

Franklin and Jefferson County
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/ro7RIepZMNOzM0v70lHESuNTjou1724kVScIUSLFEFlvZLo0J3rP-n9hZXtPyN8T.9ooUhLiCfj9-9PYD?startTime=1651847607000

Free Internet for Students: Project 10Million | T-Mobile

Free hotspot for 5 years for eligible students. Please click the link below to apply or for more information https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million

Free Internet for Students: Project 10Million | T-Mobile With Project 10Million, we're providing eligible student households free internet on our expanded network to help fight the homework gap. Learn more today!

🌞Summer is here... for the first time ever Capital Area Community Action Agency is having a Summer Program!!!!! Six weeks for pre-school aged children! Check out the flyer and spread the word. We are accepting School Readiness through Early Learning Coalition (ELC) and private pay. Contact Pam Jackson or Darrel James at (850)222-2043 if you have any questions.

🚗🚙Don’t forget about our Drive-thru Transition parade!!!🚗🚙 Feel free to decorate your cars!!! Leon County centers will be at our South City location (2813 S. Meridian St.):
South City- May 13th @ 9:30am
Mabry- May 13th @ 10:30am
Louise B. Royal- May 13th @ 11:30 am
Franklin County- May 19th @ 10:30 am (at center)
Jefferson County- May 24th @ 10:00 am (at center)

👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓Transition time is here...some of our scholars will be going to Kindergarten!!! We will have a Zoom transition ceremony for each center as well as a drive thru transition parade. The schedule is as follows:
Zoom Transition Ceremony- May 6, 2022
Louise B. Royal @ 9:45am
Jefferson and Franklin County @ 10:30am
Mabry @ 11:15am
South City @ 12 noon.
Zoom links will be sent to the parents ahead of time so (please feel free to share with family members and friends)
Drive Thru Parades as follows, all parades for our Leon County centers will be at our South City location (2813 S. Meridian St.):
South City- May 13th @ 9:30am
Mabry- May 13th @ 10:30am
Louise B. Royal- May 13th @ 11:30 am
Franklin County- May 19th @ 10:30 am (at center)
Jefferson County- May 24th @ 10:00 am (at center)
Feel free to decorate your cars

Photos from Fun4TallyKids's post

All families are encouraged to stay safe with the weather this morning. Take your time. No penalties for being late.

How does income affect childhood brain development?

Interesting study and concepts presented here. How can we help?

How does income affect childhood brain development? Neuroscientist and pediatrician Kimberly Noble is leading the Baby's First Years study: the first-ever randomized study of how family income changes children's cognitive, emotional and brain development. She and a team of economists and policy experts are working together to find out: Can we help ki...

Leon County School Kindergarten registration is now open… please follow the steps to get started

We need your help!!! Current parents please fill out the survey using this link https://forms.gle/ka4yYGCjfg75FThe6 so we can better understand what services matter the most to your family. Help us to continue improving our Head Start Program. Thank you in advance!

Just a reminder: Teacher Planning Day is today - Monday. School resumes Tuesday.

The City of Tallahassee

Spring break movies for the family thanks to the Tallahassee Police Department! https://talgov.com/publicsafety/News/5242.aspx

The City of Tallahassee The official website of the City of Tallahassee, Florida, a city which remembers its past while focusing on the future – a vibrant capital city: fostering a strong sense of community, cherishing our beautiful, natural environment, and ensuring economic opportunities for all our citizens.

Free Dental Care for those in need! Please share with other families. Visit Flamom.org if you need additional information

For a full recovery, the US must address its child care crisis

On the eve of a possible federal government shut-down, it is good to see Head Start Champions promoting the needs for high quality early childhood education. https://thehill.com/opinion/education/597150-for-a-full-recovery-the-us-must-address-its-child-care-crisis

For a full recovery, the US must address its child care crisis Child care is critical to sustaining a highly skilled workforce today.

Good morning families… unfortunately Mabry Head Start center is having problems with their phone and internet today and will not be able to join us for our Presentations/ parent meeting. The other center meetings will be posted so feel free to view them later.

Today is a holiday. Our Centers are closed. We will reopen Tuesday on February 22, 2022.

Helpful information

Complete a Checklist – Help Me Grow Florida

Have you done a checklist? Try it! https://www.helpmegrowfl.org/complete-a-checklist/

Complete a Checklist – Help Me Grow Florida

Hatch Ignite is on Chrome! Let the learning continue at home! Visit this URL: https://ignite.hatchearlylearning.com/ Use the same Parent account you use for Hatch Insights in-app. Your child will be able to work on skills that they are learning in school and you will be able to see their progress in real-time!!!

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge families and our staff. Health professionals continue to revise the steps to take when a person is positive or in contact with a positive. Capital Area Community Action Head Start is standardizing the response for all individuals. If you test positive - you will quarantine for 10 days. If you are in contact with someone who tested positive - you will quarantine for 5 days. Negative test results will need to be shown in order to return to the classroom. If you have any illness, we encourage you to stay home to keep from possibly spreading COVID-19. This applies to students, parents, and staff. We apologize for the inconvenience. The health and safety of everyone is our priority. Thank you for your patience.

Community Action Head Start is now accepting applications for 2022-2023 School Year😁
Child must be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2022
Applications are available at all of our Head Start Centers.