Snow Much Fun ! Ear ly Chi ldhood Calendar of Events
January & February 2020 Van Buren Early Childhood ~ Giving children a GREAT START!
Great Start Parent Coalition (GSPC)
For dads, moms, grandparents and caregivers of children age twelve & younger.
The GSPC is a group of families that work to make our county a supportive place for families with young children. At meetings, we share information and parents give input to improve early childhood resources. Ultimately, we're all working together to provide a GREAT START for all children.
Upcoming meetings: HOPE Parent Resource Center, S. Haven
Tuesday, Jan. 21 & Feb. 18, 9:30-11am
Van Buren Conference Center, Lawrence
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 5:30-7:00 pm
Check out our Facebook page for more winter events as they develop!
facebook.com/vanburengreatstart Or contact Angela Dickerson, 269-389-9880
Play and Learn is for children birth to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers. Free, Weekly 9:30 – 10:45 am
October until Memorial Day
*Every MONDAY at MATTAWAN Mattawan Community Church
23680 Front Ave. *Hearing and Vision screening March 2, 2020
*Every THURSDAY SOUTH HAVEN H.O.P.E. Parent Resource Center
901 S. Bailey Avenue
Questions? Call VBISD Family Links at (269) 539-5214
*NOTE: if local school is closed, the PAL group in that town will be cancelled.
3rd Friday of each month
3rd Viernes de cada mes
9:30 -10:30 am
*Hartford Redwood Elementary
395 Woodside Drive, Hartford, MI Enter door A/Entre porla puerta A
January/Enero 17
February/Febrero 21
March/Marzo 20
April/Abril 17
May/Mayo 15
Family Literacy Night Thursday, January 23, 2020
5:30—7:00 pm
Gobles United Methodist Church 210 E Exchange St., Gobles
Theme: Dr. Seuss
Dinner will be provided and each child will take home a book!
All families with young children are invited! Activities are planned for children ages 1-6, siblings are welcome!
Snow date: Thurs. Jan. 30th
Join us for a Parent Café!
At the Parent Café, we share information and ideas that help us take care of our-selves, raise strong children, and build strong relation-ships with our kids.
Friday, January 24, 2020
6:00-7:30 pm
JAM Family Play Group
Freshwater Community Church Gym
600 East Michigan Ave, Paw Paw
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
5:30-7:30 pm
VBDL Webster Memorial Branch
200 N. Phelps, Decatur
Dinner, childcare and a $10 gas card will
be provided at each Parent Café.
NEW DAY!
Kindergarten Readiness Begins at Birth Is your child is on track for school success?
As a parent, you want to give your child the best start in life by making sure their development is on track. You can check your child’s development today— for free!—with the trusted screener Ages & Stages Questionnaires®. Available for children 2 months to 5 1/2 years old.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
A snapshot of your child’s current skills and development
Fun learning activities provided to encourage our child’s development
Answers to your questions and connections to resources
TRY IT TODAY! English: https://www.asqonline.com/family/6f0263
Spanish: https://www.asqonline.com/family/3b9336
The Parent Coalition & Family Links
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Science Night
February 18, 2020 5:30—7:00 pm
Van Buren Conference Center 490 S. Paw Paw St, Lawrence
* science stations planned for
children 6 years old & younger
A limited number of car seats will be available. You will need to provide proof of CURRENT enrollment in one of the following programs: - WIC - Bridge Card - Foster Care - Court referral - SS/Disability - Head Start or GSRP - PATH Cash Assistance - Emergency replacement - Other program
Sponsored by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department
Car Seat Checkup Event
February 13, 2020, 2-6 pm No appointment necessary
Hartford Fire Department 436 E. Main St, Hartford
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