HAPPY OCTOBER! LET’S TALK ABOUT FIRE SAFETY October is one of my very favorite months. It usually signals the end of hot weather and the beginning of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, the beauty of the changing leaves, and the promise of holiday celebrations right around the corner! October is also fire safety month. Do you have a fire safety plan in place for your family? If not, NOW is the time to establish fire safety protocols with your household. This year, the National Fire Protection Association’s campaign is focusing on fire safety in the kitchen. Did you know that cooking is the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries? Click on the link below for some great fire safety tips and information to help keep you and those you love safe in the kitchen. We care about YOU! Speaking of cooking, why not try making this yummy snack mix with your littles? Encourage them to practice measuring, scooping, pouring, and mixing! Enjoy! Fall Snack Mix: 3 cups cinnamon Chex Cereal or Honey Nut Cheerios 2 cups pretzel sticks 2 cups M & M candies 2 cups candy corn pieces 2 cups salted peanuts 1 cup raisins MARK YOUR CALENDARS (Please note: THESE ARE TENTATIVE AND MAY CHANGE)… October 20 5:30-6:30 Trunk or Treat @ High Grove December 15 5:30-7:00 Winterfest @ High Grove Fire Prevention Week (FPW) I am Tammi Nelson, a Parent Educator with Parents as Teachers in Grandview. I am the mother of three beautiful adult children and have been married to my husband Ken for almost thirty years. My degree is in elementary education, and I have worked as an elementary teacher as well as a preschool special education paraprofessional before becoming a Parent Educator. This career is a dream come true for me, as I have a special place in my heart for parents of young children and a deep desire to partner with them to make sure the family is healthy and thriving.
0 Comments
January is usually the time of year we make fresh goals in life that will better us and our families. Some commit to exercise or eating healthy. Maybe reading a new book, saving money, or spending more time with family. If you are looking back at your goals from this past January and realizing things just haven’t gone as planned, well, join the group! I wrote on my calendar January 1, “2020...the year of double blessing!” Hummm...not exactly. (emphasize eye roll) Earthly disasters, social unrest, Covid-19, loss of jobs, children home from school, sports/activities eliminated, isolation, fear, etc (I know you have a personal list running through your mind). Recently, I remembered a book I read called One Thousand Gifts by Anne Voskamp. She challenged readers to FIND the GIFTS in life among the EVERYDAY things. New goal...Redeem 2020 by counting my blessings daily. Some days are easy. I breeze through two hands of blessings before lunch. Other days, I have to find the single thing that made me smile that day. The first signs of Autumn, children that napped, or the very fact that I remembered to get milk on my way home. By numbering these simple GIFTS in life I realized there are many things I am grateful for this year. Throughout the day I find myself looking for the positives, finding the good, and focusing on my ‘haves’ and not my ‘have nots’. The circumstances surrounding me haven’t changed much, however, my perspective and attitude are climbing to new heights. Now, I challenge each of you to redeem your 2020 by counting your blessings and finding the gifts in life among the everyday things! As you continue to navigate life, and the constant changes and challenges it brings, your Parent Educators are here to support you. We already see you as a success...you are here, and you are wanting to do the best for you and your family. TOGETHER, we’ve got this! TOGETHER we have already adapted to the way we visit through Parents As Teachers. We are doing our best to keep you connected, informed, and safe. One way we are meeting with families is via Zoom. Zoom is a FREE app that can be downloaded to your phone or other electronic device. Zoom allows face to face visits with your parent educator from the safety of your home. We are excited to introduce you to our new High Grove Principal, Stephanie Bradley. Her leadership and vision for our families, education, and community are exceptional! Mrs. Bradley was born and raised in Cypress, Texas. She joined the United States Army right out of high school and served nearly four years before starting her family. She started her educational career in 2004 as a kindergarten teacher, spent 11 years in the classroom as a second-grade teacher and three years at the middle school level as an Instructional Coach. Her most recent position within the school district was Coordinator of Professional Development and Extended Programs. This 2020-2021 school year begins her new journey as the Principal at High Grove Early Childhood Center. She is very excited to work directly with families and their children in order to help High Grove students build a strong base for lifelong learning. MARK YOUR CALENDARS (Please note: THESE ARE TENTATIVE AND MAY CHANGE)… October 20 5:30-6:30 Trunk or Treat @ High Grove December 15 5:30-7:00 Winterfest @ High Grove |
AuthorThe parent educators with Grandview Parents As Teachers have over 100 years of cummulative early childhood and home visiting experience. Archives
September 2023
Categories |