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PPS PreK Family Bulletin
October 2023
Dates to Know!
No School Dates: (Click the picture on the right
to see our full calendar!)
- October 13
- October 20
- November 3
- November 10
- November 17
- November 20-24
Dental/Vision/Hearing Screenings...coming soon!
Dental, vision and hearing screenings are coming soon to your child's classroom. These are very important days to make sure your child is at school so we can help them be healthy and ready to learn.
Screening start October 2nd, thanks for making attendance a priority!
*If you do not see your child's school please reach out to your Family Service Worker or Community Agent.
Family Engagement Opportunities
*Family engagement opportunities are general and not always school specific. Please reach out to your Family Service Worker or Community Agent if you have questions and want to learn more.
Open House Dates!
While some schools have already hosted their open houses, click the link below to our updated website for upcoming important dates and information.
Support for Families!
Tantrums? Sleep Issues? Siblings fighting? Divorce? ADHD? Death? Stress Management?
Finding Joy with your Children!
Need help handling these topics with your children?
We have staff who support parents (and teachers) with these common childhood issues.
If you want support, ask you family service worker or child's teacher to connect you.
We need YOU! Volunteers wanted!
Once the school year gets going we love to have volunteers for our program. Many families like to help on field trips, with projects in the classroom, and so many other opportunities. In order to volunteer with PPS you must complete the steps outlined on their website here. If you have any questions please talk to your Family Service Worker, Community Agent, or classroom team!
Health News
Get COVID tests sent to your home!
Every household can sign up to have 4 COVID-19 test kits sent to their home, click this link to sign up!
Ride to Care through OHP
If an individual on OHP has an upcoming medical, dental, vision, or mental health appointment: they can call ahead and get:
1) A ride to the appointment
2) Reimbursed for the gas to get there in their own car
3) Bus pass for the travel
WIC-helping families pay for healthy foods!
Do you have a child under age 5, or are a pregnant parent?
You may be eligible for WIC!
WIC is a free program that can help families with paying for healthy foods, and is a great resource for any nutrition or growth topics you would like to learn about.
Parent Policy Council
Parent Policy Council
Parent Policy Council is a large part of the governance of our program. All parents are invited to attend, and each classroom will vote on 1-2 representatives to vote on agenda items throughout the year. This is a great chance for you to get involved with our program and give feedback to help us deliver the best services we can. You will learn more during your school's Open House, more information to come!
Below are the minutes from our meeting last June, as well as the Director's report that was shared. We hope to see you in October for our Policy Council training!
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023, 09:00 AM
Sacajawea Head Start, 4800 NE 74th Ave, Portland, OR 97218, USA
General Info
Does your child need boots?
If your child or siblings need a pair of rain/winter boots please reach out to your Family Service Worker or Community Agent. Our program received a donation of several pairs of boots and we would like to get them to families who need them!
Extra Clothes Needed!
We need extra clothing for children to keep at our sites in case of accidents. If you have any clothing your children have outgrown please consider donating to your site so that all kids can have a change of clothes when needed. Also, if your child uses their change of clothing don't forget to wash and bring it back to school! Connect with your Family Service Worker or Community Agent if you would like to donate!