HEAD START AT A GLANCE...
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
February 2013
February
1-28 Black History Month
1-28 Parent Conferences w/
Teachers
1-28 Education Transition
Advisory Meetings
1-28 National Canned Food
Month
1
Healthy Eating for the
Heart Day
4
Soup Day
4-8 Parent Meetings
8
Male Involvement Luncheon
8
Oakie Dokie Book Day
12
Policy Council Meeting
14
Valentine‛s Day
14
Read to Your Child Day
17-23 National Poison Prevention
Week
18
Staff Development Day
(Centers Closed)
18-22 All Pro Dad Meetings &
Community Service Project
20
Positive Day
26
Tell a Fairy Tale Day
WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
National Children‛s Dental
Health Month
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Dental Dramatic Play in Class
Dental Health for the Family
National Canned Food Month
Importance of Fluoride Solution
Registration for the 2013-2014 School Year
Head Start/Early Head Start
Enrollment Requirements
• Child must be 6 weeks -3 years for Early Head Start
• Birth certificate (preferably certified copy) of child applying
• Proof of Income from previous year (W-2 form, Tax Return)
or previous 12 months (public assistance letter, WG-15, or
two current pay stubs)
• Disability Diagnosis (IFSP or medical documentation if applicable
Requisitos de La Inscripción
• El niño debe tener 6 semanas a 3 años para comensar en Head
Start
• Certificado de nacimiento (preferentemente una copia certificada con número de expediente) de niño que solicita.
• Prueba de ingresos con respecto al año anterior (2012): formulario W-2, declaración de impuestos, o la anterior carta de
12 meses de asistencia pública, el GT-15 o dos talones de pago
actuales.
• Discapacidad Diagnóstico (IEP, IFSP, documentación médica o
si es aplicable)
HEAD START RESOURCES
http://www.swgacac.com/
http://www.georgiaheadstart.org/
http://www.rivhsa.org/
http://www.nhsa.org/
SWGACAC, Inc.
P.O. Box 3728
912 1st Ave. S.E.
Moultrie, GA 31776
(800) 642-3384
Goal of Head Start/Early Head Start
The overall goal of the Head Start and Early Head Start Program is to break
the cycle of poverty by working with pregnant women, children, and families
to strengthen the family unit. This enhances the child‛s everyday effectiveness in dealing with both present environment and later
responsibilities in school and life.
FEBRUARY MENU
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Milk
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Orange Juice Raisin Bread
Cheerios
Waffle w/
Breakfast Bar
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast
Orange Juice
1/2 Orange
Syrup
Sliced Peaches
Cheese Toast
Bar
Apple Juice
Turkey Sausage
Apple Juice
Lunch
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Milk
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Milk
BBQ Chicken
Pork Steak
Milk
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Milk
Pork BBQ on
w/ Gravy
Chicken Noodle Salisbury Steak Steamed Broc- Baked Chicken
Bun
coli
Rice
Soup w/ extra
w/ Gravy
Potato Logs
Tater Tots Fresh Sweet
Cream Corn
Chicken
Mashed
Baked Beans
Sliced
Wheat Roll
Potato
Mix Vegetable
Potatoes
Hush Puppies
Peaches
Tropical
Mandarin
Early Peas
Snack
Fruit
Oranges
Wheat Roll
Snack
Snack
Apple Sauce
Carrot Sticks
Pimento
Butter Cookies
Snack
Snack
Snack
w/ Ranch
Cheese Dip
Water
Yogurt
Milk
Sliced Oranges
Dressing
Ritz Crackers
Graham
1/2 Banana
Teddy Grahams
Saltine
Water
Crackers
Water
Water
Crackers
Water
Water
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2/13/13
2/15/13
Breakfast
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Milk
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Orange Juice
Apple Slices
1/2 Grilled
Hot
Oatmeal
Sausage and
Buttered Grits
Bagel w/ Cream
Cheese
w/ Brown
Biscuit w/ Jelly
Scrambled Eggs
Cheese
Apple Juice
Sugar
Grape Juice
Toast w/ Jelly
Lunch
Milk
Chilli w/ Beans
Saltine
Crackers
Sliced Fresh
Oranges
Tater Tots
Snack
Water
Carrot Sticks w/
Ranch Dressing
Saltines
2/19/13
Breakfast
Milk
Apple Juice
Blueberry
Muffin
Lunch
Milk
Macaroni &
Cheese w/ Meat
Green Beans
Sliced Cinnamon
Apples
Snack
Grape Juice
Cookies
Water
Lunch
Milk
Baked Chicken
Sweet Potato
Souffle
Green Beans
Roll
Snack
Pimento Dip
Town House
Crackers
Water
2/20/13
Breakfast
Milk
Orange Juice
Buttered Grits
Scrambled
Eggs
Lunch
Milk
Steamed
Broccoli
Steamed
Carrots
Chicken Peene
Pasta
Roll
Snack
Yogurt
Strawberries
Water
Lunch
Milk
BBQ Beef
Ribs
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Wheat Roll
Snack
Yogurt
1/2 Bagel
Water
2/21/13
Breakfast
Milk
Breakfast Bar
Mandarin
Oranges
Lunch
Milk
Whipped
Potatoes
Early Peas
Oven Fried
Chicken
Roll
Snack
Fruit Cup
Waverly
Cracker
Water
Lunch
Milk
Fish Sandwich
w/ Tartar
Sauce
Slaw
Hush Puppies
Cinnamon
Apples
Snack
Cheese Slices
Vanilla Wafers
Water
Lunch
Milk
Ham Slices
Squash
Turnip Greens
Cornbread
5 Black History Facts
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Snack
Milk
Oatmeal Cookie
Water
2/22/13
Breakfast
Milk
Chex Cereal
Sliced Peaches
Lunch
Milk
Steamed
Broccoli
Brown Rice
Fruit Cups
Stew Beef
Snack
Grapefruit
Sections
Teddy Grahams
Water
2/25/13
Breakfast
Milk
Apple Juice
Sausage &
Biscuit
Lunch
Milk
Ham
Diced Rutabaga
Cream Corn
Roll
Snack
Breakfast Bar
1/2 Banana
Water
Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson,
a noted African American historian,
scholar, educator, and publisher.
Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first
African American ever elected to
the United States Senate.
Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the
House of Representatives. She was
elected in 1968 and represented
the state of New York.
The black population of the United
States in 1870 was 4.8 million; in
2007, the number of black residents of the United States, including those of more than one race,
was 40.7 million.
In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became
the first African American woman
to go into space aboard the space
shuttle Endeavor.
Reference: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history-facts
2/26/13
Breakfast
Milk
Cereal
Sliced Orange
2/27/13
Breakfast
Milk
1/2 Banana
Cheese Toast
Lunch
Milk
Chicken n
Noodles extra
Chicken
Steamed
Broccoli
Fruit Cocktail
Lunch
Milk
Meat Loaf
Mixed
Vegetables
Hot Sliced
Apples
Roll
Snack
Carrots w/ Dip
Club Crackers
Water
Snack
Cheese Slice
Vanilla Wafers
Water
2/28/13
Breakfast
Milk
Blueberry
Muffin
Applesauce
Lunch
Milk
Baked Chicken
Black-Eyed-Peas
Rice
Squash
Pineapple
Tidbits
Snack
Birthday Cake
Milk
Water
National Dental Health Month
You Can Promote Good Oral Health
Why is Oral Health Important?
When Children Have a Healthy Mouth, They:
• Can speak clearly
• Can eat healthy foods
• Feel good about themselves
Having a Healthy Mouth Also Means:
• Healthy growth and Development
• Being able to focus and learn
• A pain-free mouth
• Lower dental care costs for your family
Things You Can Do At Home
• Brush your child‛s teeth twice a day with
fluoride toothpaste.
• Be a role model for oral health! Brush your
teeth twice a day and floss once a day.
• Serve healthy meals and snacks.
• Limit the number of snacks your child has
each day.
• Take your children to the dentist by their
first birthday and keep taking them.
• Let your Head Start or Early Head Start
program know if you need help or have
questions about oral health.
Activities for the Cognitive Development
Infants and Toddlers
Read to infants and toddlers to help them learn
the sounds of language and encourage early literacy skills. Tailor reading to a toddler‛s needs by
naming pictures in the book and having the toddler
point to them.
Play music and sing to infants and toddlers; have
your toddler sing along with you. Talking to infants
and toddlers, whether in conversation or to describe everyday tasks, will encourage them to use
words and sentences.
Ask toddlers specific questions about the words
they are already using to promote further language development.
Reference: Head Start National Center on Health
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
How serious is the flu? Flu illness can vary from mild to severe. The flu can be especially dangerous
for yound children and children who have long term health conditions.
What are symptoms of the flu? Symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy
nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.
How can I protect my child from the flu? The flu vaccine is recommended for adults, children (6
months and older), and pregnant women. Cover coughs and sneeze in a tissue. Stay away from people
who are sick. Wash hands with soap and water. Reduce the spread of germs by avoiding touching your
eyes, nose, and mouth. Keep surfaces in your household clean and wiped with a household disinfectant.
What can I do if my child gets sick? Consult your doctor as needed and make sure that your child gets
plenty of rest and drink enough fluids.
Can my child go to school or day care with the flu? No. Your child should stay home to rest and avoid
giving the flu to other children and caregivers. Keep your child home from school at least 24 hours
after their fever is gone.
Reference: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CDC
HS/EHS
CONTACT
INFORMATION
BAKER CDC
Phone: 229-734-5564
CALHOUN CDC
Phone: 229-725-3442
CRK CDC -DOU CO.
Phone: 229-432-5440
CULBERTSON CDC
Phone: 229-985-7400
DECATUR/GRADY CDC
Phone: 229-246-6458
EARLY CDC
Phone: 229-723-6814
HARVEY RD CDC- DOU CO.
Phone: 229-446-4959/446-4956
LEE CDC
Phone: 229-759-2559
LIPPITT CDC -DOU CO.
Phone: 229-420-7331/420-7354
MILLER CDC
Phone: 229-758-3860
MITCHELL CDC
Phone: 229-522-9995
MOULTRIE RD CDC- DOU CO.
Phone: 229-435-6580
MOUNT ZION CDC- DOU CO.
Phone: 229-436-6234
SEMINOLE CDC
Phone: 229-524-6060
SUMTER CDC
Phone: 229-924-7666
TERRELL CDC
Phone: 229-995-3473
THOMAS CDC
Phone: 229-226-2595
TIFT CDC -DOU CO.
Phone: 229-434-5350/434-7350
TRI COUNTY CDC
Phone: 229-649-3389
2012 Center of the Year
Mt. Zion CDC
2012 Staff Awards & Recognition
Ricky Mosely- Best Kept Floors by Center Staff Award
Casey McNair- Moultrie Rd. CDC- Most Versatile Custodian Award
Steven Glenn- Most Streamlined Cleaning Process Award
Andrea May- Mt. Zion CDC- Cook of the Year
Charlie Wright- Calhoun CDC- Custodian of the Year
Broderrick Minion- Tri.-Co. CDC- Assistant Teacher of the Year
Marilyn Williams- Culbertson CDC- HS Teacher of the Year
Jocelyn Crapp- Lippitt CDC- EHS Teacher of the Year
Stephanie Williams- Tift CDC- Family Service Worker of the Year
Pat Knight- Miller CDC- Bus Driver of the Year
Carolyn Cannon- Sumter CDC- James Jones Award
Benny Jones- Calhoun CDC- Center Supervisor of the Year
2012 Center Awards
HS & EHS Health Services Awards- Lee CDC, Mt. Zion CDC, Calhoun CDC,
Culbertson CDC, Early CDC, Harvey Rd. CDC, Lippitt CDC, Open Door, Sumter
CDC, Terrell CDC, Tri-Co. CDC, Turner Job Corp. CDC, and Whitney CDC.
Family/Community Partnership Awards- CRK CDC, Early CDC, Lee CDC, Lippitt
CDC, Miller CDC, Mt. Zion CDC, Seminole CDC, Whitney CDC, Open Door, Sumter
CDC, Tri. CDC, Baker CDC, Turner CDC, Calhoun CDC, Culbertson CDC, and
Worth CDC.
Inkind Awards- CRK CDC, Early CDC, Harvey Rd. CDC, Lippitt CDC, Mt. Zion CDC,
Thomas CDC, Turner Job Corp. CDC, Tri- Co. CDC, Sumter CDC, Decatur/Grady
CDC & Thomas CDC.
Disabilities Awards- Baker CDC, Calhoun CDC, CRK CDC, Lee CDC, Terrell CDC,
Thomas CDC, Mt. Zion CDC, and Sumter CDC.
Nutrition Services Awards- Calhoun CDC, CRK CDC, Early CDC, Lippitt CDC,
Mitchell CDC, Moultrie Rd. CDC, Mt. Zion CDC, Seminole CDC, Sumner CDC,
Thomas CDC, Tift CDC, Tri.-Co. CDC, Whitney CDC, and Miller CDC.
Transportation Services Awards- Decatur/Grady CDC, Thomas CDC, Tri. CDC, and
Whitney CDC.
TURNER CDC -DOU CO.
Phone: 229-883-8500 (X) 280/300
WORTH CDC
Phone: 229-776-5081
WHITNEY CDC- DOU CO.
Phone: 229-436-2055/436-7784
OPEN DOORS -MITHCELL CO.
Phone: 229-294-0078
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
Our Mission...
To Administer to the Needs of the Community
by Helping Citizens Attain and Maintain Self-Sufficiency.
Your input is greatly appreciated. If there are any items you would like to see in future editions, please contact
Lykesa Bridges at (229) 616-3139 or by email at [email protected]. Visit Southwest GA Community Action Council, Inc.’s website at http://www.swgacac.com.