Harlem Academy Child Care Center News
BACK TO SCHOOL
Thursday, August 10th: First day of class for Head Start 2017-2018 school year. We welcome all new students to our center, wishing you all a great school year.
Thank you for choosing our school for your Early Childhood Educational needs!
Summer's been great--swimming in the neighborhood pool, playing until dark, going to bed late at night, sleeping in every morning. Now, in a very short time, the routine has to change. What can you do now to make going back to school a pleasure, not a nightmare of nagging and yelling, delaying and dawdling?
Here are some tips for back to school:
• Start getting kids in bed early. Begin a week before school gets underway. You can't force them to sleep, but you can see they're snuggled in bed looking at books. Lay out the clothes for the next day and lunch too.
• Get yourself up and ready first. If you work outside the home, this step is crucial. All goes more smoothly those first days when you're available to guide your children each step of the way.
Remember your goal: You want your children up and out the door on time, and to move securely through the school day so each can reach his/her academic potential.
MENTAL HEALTH OBSERVATION
Thursday, August 31st: One of the requirements for the Head Start Program, is the classroom mental health observation. Deborah Patterson from RCMA will be here observing the children's behavior. A follow up meeting with parents and teachers to discuss her findings will be schedule on a later date.
What is the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMHC)?
Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.