Recognizing and valuing the whole child
SCHOOL SUPPORTER CORNER: Every month our center recognizes one of our amazing supporters by honoring them with the title SCHOOL SUPPORTER OF THE MONTH. We would like to congratulate our January School Supporter of the Month, Rabbit, Butterfly, and Bear Room Family, The Castaneda-Sigos! Teachers write, “Misty and Israel are great supporters of our center. When asked to commit to field trips for our classes they always take turns spending time with the children. They often come in to visit and spend time with all the kids.” Thanks for your support Castaneda-Sigo family!
The Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center is now accepting applications. Children with disabilities, Suquamish Tribal Members, Native American children and low income families are encouraged to apply. Click here for a downloadable application. Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center 360.394.8578 5283 Totten Rd. Poulsbo, WA 98370
ELC Programs: (click each program to email coordinators)
- Head Start / Early Head Start: The Head Start program provides grants to local public and private non-profit and for-profit agencies to provide comprehensive child development services to economically disadvantaged children and families. Special focus is placed on helping preschoolers develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school. Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families; with the emphasis being on family involvement and engagement. - RIF (Reading is Fundamental) - Moms' Prenatal Program - Nutrition Services The ELC participates in the CACFP program for nutritional reimbursement. The USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program plays a vital role in improving the quality of day care and making it more affordable for many low-income families. Through this program and the funding from Head Start, all children at our center are served a nutritious breakfast, lunch snack and milk each day. All meals are planned by a nutritionist and meet all of the USDA guidelines for healthy eating. - Cultural Program: Our children are introduced to basic Lushootseed as well as the life ways of the Suquamish Tribe. Our Cultural Program is guided by our Cultural Commitee (mission statement memebers liaison.pdf) who are in the process of putting together a Cultural Curriculum to use with our children and staff. - Full-Day Preschool & Wraparound Childcare Program: Our center serves over 130 children ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 12 years. - Fatherhood Program RESOURCES FOR ELC FAMILIES:
Click here for the Current Newsletter (Family Engager)
Click here for the Head Start Annual Report 2010-2011
Click here for a printable Parent Volunteer Timesheet
Policy Council: This is the backbone of our center. Policy Council meets once a month to look over what is going on in our center and act as a sounding board for our director. We had our first meeting on September 29th and seated our initial members. Next meeting will be February 23rd from 12-1; See Director Lisa Horn with questions! FEBRUARY EVENTS FOR THE ELC: (Click on the above for a current calendar) February 7th and 21st: Prenatal Gathering (12-1), HOC Building February 8th: DIAL 3 Testing for Head Start, No Head Start that day (childcare will be open) February 8th: Cultural Committee Meeting (12-1), HOC Building February 8th: Family Reading Night at Suquamish Elementary (5:30-7:00) February 15th: Family Wellness Trek Celebration Lunch (11:30-12:30) January 13: Closed for Staff In-Service Day February 21st: Closed for President's Day February 23rd: Policy Council Meeting (12-1) Pictures from our recent Family Activity Night Thank You Elder Peg Deam! Thank you KidiMu!