Early Childhood Group Meeting

Early Childhood Group Meeting

Date: Monday, May 13, 2013

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Shiprock Branch Library - Shiprock, NM

Welcome & Introductions

Highlights of Beverly Blacksheep, Literacy Event - Laurinda, Regina and Flo

Day 1 – April 3     Career Prep High School (Childcare Center/GRADS), Shiprock, NM

                                Dine Bi Rural Library, Newcomb, NM

Day 2 – April 4     Rocinante High School (PAT), Farmington, NM

                                San Juan College (Childcare Center), Farmington, NM

Progress Report – View Point Learning - Flo

Partnerships – State, County, NN, IHS, School Districts, Early Childhood Programs,

Group Meetings – December 13, February 15, May 13

Activities –  

Literacy

·         Book Walk on November 29, 2012 at Shiprock Branch Library

·         Book Exchange at RCFWC Winter Conference on December 15, 2013 in Shiprock, NM

·         Healthy Activity Night on February 19, 2013 at Kirtland Early Childhood Center

·         Literacy Night on February 26, 2013 at Sanostee Day School

Parent Involvement

·         Youth Teen Conference on January 23, 2013 in Farmington, NM

·         Creating Culture Harmony Conference on February 8, 2013 in Farmington, NM

Partnerships

·         NW New Mexico Arts Council Meeting on January 29, 2013 in Farmington, NM

·         Ameri Corp Meeting on February 8, 2013 in Farmington, NM

·         CCSD Meeting (Demonstration Grant) on February 11, 2013 in Shiprock, NM

·         OYD/BGC Multi-purpose Youth Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony on March 6, 2013 in Shiprock, NM

·         SJC Early Childhood Information Exchange on April 11, 2013 in Farmington, NM

ECE Group – future plans for the group, what next?

·         Early Childhood Group

·         Chapter / Community Advocacy Group

Partnerships:

·         Folic Acid Campaign, NM March of Dimes (San Juan County) – Goal is to educate young women of child-bearing age about the importance of folic acid (Laurinda)

·         Training/Resources/Classes on Parenting Skills – Cultural Awareness (Sherry)

Announcements:

·         “Dig Into Reading” Summer Program – FPL/SRBL

·         “Just Move It” Schedule (May – August 2013)

·         Partners For Wellness (P4W) Classes

·         NM Managed Care Organizations Annual Meeting on May 16-17, 2013 @ SJC in Farmington, NM

·         Walk-in Sports Physical Exams from July-August @ TLC in Shiprock, NM

·         Breastfeeding Celebration on August 2, 2013 in Window Rock, AZ

 Certificate of Appreciation

Career Prep High School                    Laurinda W. Draper

                                                                Leandra Barber

Dine Bi Rural Library                         Jennifer Nelson

                                                                Jolene Wauneka

CCDF                                                     Malinda Notah

                                                                Laura Bluehorse, Two Grey Hills

PAT                                                        Teri L. Atcitty, Nizhoni (Shiprock)

                                                                Pauline Williams, Newcomb

Office of Youth Development /        Joanne Silversmith

Boys & Girls Club                                Rochelle Dez

Molina Healthcare of NM                 Elaine Nolan

                                                                Marilyn Cooka

Farmington Public Library               
VISTA CADRE, Winifrey Redhouse