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Our Children • Our Community Healthy Children, Strong Families, Caring Communities Summer 2010 Our Services Memories of Camp Tam! Child Action, Inc. provides information and consumer guidelines to assist families in making choices regarding child care. Child Action, Inc. offers resources and services to assist current and new child care providers in providing quality care for children. Child Action, Inc. provides child care subsidies to help low-income families pay for child care services. Would you like to reprint an article from this newsletter? Email us at [email protected] with the newsletter issue and the name of the article you would like to reprint and we will assist you. Child Action, Inc. (916) 369-0191 9961 Horn Road Sacramento, California 95827 www.childaction.org [email protected] Build your own summer camp M y name is Julie Marmon and I work at Child Action, Inc. as a Child Development Specialist. When my sister and I were 8 years old, the economy was not so good. Only three dads in the neighborhood were working. School ended on May 1st that year and by midJune the kids on Tamara Avenue had driven our moms and grand-folks bonkers. Something had to be done…quick! The grownups got together and decided to do camp. They divided us into two groups. Green Hornets were kids with two digits in their age. Dolphins were kids 9 and younger. Working in pairs, our moms created stuff for us to do. Part of every day was spent in the vegetable gardens our parents grew. Pressed into service, neighbor kids picked beans and peas, dug potatoes, beets and turnips and Julie Marmon loaded zuchinni into wheelbarrows. Tomatoes were the best. A beefsteak variety warm off the vine tasted like ambrosia while its juice stained our shirts, often dripping onto our bare toes. Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Chesnut had been to camp as girls and knew all kinds of camp crafts. In their backyards we learned to weave lanyards, make rock necklaces, create friendship bracelets and more. Mrs. Gerhold and Mrs. Borror took us hiking in the fields and woods. They taught us the names of trees, birds and constellations. We gathered milkweed pods, willows, dandelions Continued on page 4 Artículos en Español en esta Edición • В этом номере - статьи на русском языке Board of Directors Martha Neill, President Robla School District A Thank You to United Cereberal Palsy Linda Onstad-Adkins, Vice President Entercom Sacramento We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento for generously donating their entire toy library to Child Action, Inc. With this incredible gift, we will be able to loan a wide variety of materials to hundreds of child care providers in Sacramento County through our Resource Library. Check our online library catalog at www.childaction.org to watch as new items are added. We are proud to share this incredible donation with the community and appreciate the work of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento, which works with 2,600 people a month in a five-county area, empowering children and adults with disabilities and their families. Marge Tomczak, Secretary Tomczak and Associates Liisa Behrends, Chief Financial Officer City of Rancho Cordova Diane Cromwell American River College QCCC Services are Growing Loretta Smith Community Care Licensing (Retired) We are proud to announce that First 5 Sacramento has funded the Quality Child Care Collaborative (QCCC) for another 3 years. New partners will join the QCCC in July 2010, including the Breastfeeding Coalition which will support child care providers who serve nursing mothers their children. Our Children, Our Community is a free publication of Child Action, Inc., serving Sacramento since 1976. CARES Supports Education Goals On June 5th over 400 child care professionals received CARES stipends for successfully completing their goals in higher education. Nineteen CARES recipients were acknowledged as the first graduates of the innovative BA Cohort at CSUS earning a Bachelors Degree in Early Education. Another 78 participants, who are currently working towards a BA degree, and 192 particpants, who are currently working towards an AA degree, received CARES stipends. If you are interested in learning more about the CSUS BA Cohort, which is designed for working child care professionals, please call 369-0191. Child Action, Inc. 9961 Horn Road Sacramento, CA 95827 (916) 369-0191 www.childaction.org 24-hour provider update line: (916) 369-3360 Referral Hours: M-W: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Thursdays: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Fridays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Photos appearing in this publication may not be reproduced, copied or published in any form without written consent from Child Action, Inc. SUMMER 2010 CHILD ACTION, INC. contents 5 Sweet Taste of Summer 6 New Health Insurance Incentive Program 7 ¡Campamento Tam! 9 In Praise of Providers Awards 10 Community Calendar 1 2 Three New Faces 13 Летний лагерь! 15 Stand for Children Rally 16 NCECE Conference Information 18 It Takes a Village Camp Tam Continued from page 1 and all manner of natural items we then pressed into scrapbooks. Mrs. Naeder’s backyard wasn’t sodded. There was a tremendous sand pile in the middle of the yard. Thirty-three kids lugged Tonka trucks, buckets, spades, sifters and all manner of things over there to dig in the sand. Our yard was on an acre with lots of green grass so Mom declared it the “getting wet” zone. She and Grandma set up sprinklers and water hoses and hot humid days found us soaking each other in ice cold well water! Mr. and Mrs. Palmer lent their yard for long games of whiffle ball; taught the big kids to play croquet and badminton and led the little ones in Red Rover, Color Eggs and Mother May I. In the evening everyone played Hide ’n Seek; after dark it morphed into flashlight tag. Miss Wirth liked to sing. She played the autoharp while everyone sang camp songs and hymns. Miss Wirth could tell a spooky story too! There were several nights when even the Green Hornets avoided peering into their closets or looking under their beds. Everyone had a great time that Summer. When we get together someone is always likely to say, “Do you remember that time at Camp Tam when we…” Good memories indeed. Summer Camp by the Book If you want, you could do a backyard camp for your kids and their friends this summer. The Library at Child Action, Inc. has lots of great books with ideas. You can also request copies of our Activity Handouts for new ideas. The Kids Summer Handbook by Jane Drake and Ann Love Kid Style Nature Crafts by Gwen Diehn and Terry Krautwurst. The Kids’ Nature Almanac by Alison Smith And visit these awesome websites for more crafts, camp songs, stories, games and gardening activities: www.ultimatecampresource.com www.makingfriends.com www.familyfun.go.com SUMMER 2010 CHILD ACTION, INC. Kinder Kamp 2010 To prepare children who will be entering kindergarten in August 2010, the Twin Rivers Unified School District is offering Kinder Kamps at Allison, Madison and Noralto schools. Kinder Kamp is five weeks long (June 14 – July 15), 4 days per week, for children with little or no preschool experience. The goal is to help children and their parents better prepare for the transition into the elementary school environment. Mastery of the four goals listed will aide children in their transition, but mastery is not expected. Each child develops according to their own biological plan. Twin Rivers staff members provide the opportunities for experiences and learning. What a child doesn’t understand today, she may understand tomorrow when she is ready. Repetition of activities and stories helps children in this process and makes opportunities available for them when they are ready. It also helps those who have already learned the concept to make it concrete and celebrate their learning. To sign up for Kinder Kamp, call (916) 566-1600, extension 1553 (for Spanish use extension 1293). Goal 1: Social and Emotional Readiness Children will view school as a positive, loving, place to learn and grow. Children will productively participate in a group atmosphere. Goal 2: Language and Literacy Readiness Children will learn and practice knowledge of language arts skills. Goal 3: Mathematics Readiness Children will learn and practice knowledge of mathematics concepts. Goal 4: Learning Through Play Children will learn and practice language and mathematics concepts through play! The Sweet Taste of Summer Up and down the central valley there are fruit and vegetable farms, growing the backbone of our communities – and healthier children. Summer time in Sacramento is a great time to get children interested in eating more fruits and vegetables, since many growers will let children sample the fruit to see just how sweet it is. Check out farm tours, fresh fruit and vegetable stands, and of course, farmers markets. Soil Born Farms is an organic certified farm and operates a farm stand open through November 20, 2010. Both are located at 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, 95670. The farm stand operates 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. The farm is also open to the public to walk through. Growers live on site, so they ask that the public only walks the farm on weekdays, but they are available for walk-throughs on weekends if your family can’t make it out during the week. Soil Born Farms also offers classes to local youth and adults. For more information you can contact the farm’s main office at (916) 363-9685, or visit www. soilborn.org. Another fun farm is Davis Ranch at 13211 Jackson Road, Sloughhouse, 95683, just thirty minutes east of Sacramento and south of Folsom. The Ranch opened in 1972 when they first started selling their famous sweet corn, which was hand-picked and brought straight in from the fields to the market stand. While they still grow and sell their sweet corn, the ranch has expanded to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as a variety of “Choose and Cut” Christmas trees, and seasonal fruits grown on other local farms and ranches. Davis Ranch hosts a variety of festivals each month from June to October including the Annual Corn Festival, July 17-18, 9am to 4pm, and will offer a variety of activities including arts and crafts, farming demonstrations and live music. There will be a Chili Cook Off in August, a Gourd Festival in September, and the Harvest Festival in October, which will include tractor rides, a corn maze, and scarecrow building and pumpkin carving contests. Call (530) 503-9292 or visit www.davisranchproduce.com for information. The Oak Park Farmers Market at the corner of Broadway and 35th Street in Oak Park’s historic district offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, flowers and other local products. There is also live music and fun for the whole family. It is open Saturdays, 9am to 1pm, through October 16, 2010. For more information call (916) 7042843 or email farmersmarket@ nwsac.org. Other farmers markets: • Sacramento Central, 8th & W Streets under freeway, Sundays 8am to noon year-round. • Cosumnes River College, Parking Lot D (off of Bruceville), Sundays 8am to noon through October. • Roosevelt Park, 9th & P Street, Tuesdays 10am to 2pm through October. • Fremont Park, 16th & P Street, open Tuesdays 10am to 2pm through October. • Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza, in front of City Hall at 10th & J Streets, Wednesdays 10am to 2pm through October. • Elk Grove Regional Park, Pavilion Parking Lot, Wednesdays 4pm to 8 pm through August. • Downtown Plaza, 4th & K Streets, Thursdays 10am to 2pm through October. • Florin Road Light Rail, Florin Road & 29th Street, Thursdays 7am to 11am year-round • Florin Mall, 6th Street & Florin Road, Thursdays 7am to 11am year-round • Sunrise Light Rail Station, Folsom and Sunrise Blvd, Saturdays 8am to noon year-round. • Country Club Plaza, Watt Avenue & Butano Drive, Saturdays 8am to noon year-round. • Del Paso Heights, Robertson Community Center, Saturdays 8am to noon. CHILD ACTION, INC. SUMMER 2010 HEALTH & safety New Incentive Program Connect families to affordable health insurance for kids Many children in Sacramento County are eligible for low cost health insurance, but their families don’t know it. Now licensed child care providers can refer families to Child Action, Inc.’s Health Insurance Coordinator and become eligible to earn curriculum kits valued at $200. The kit includes curriculum and activity ideas on fitness, nutrition, safety, healthy habits and more. A maximum of 2 kits can be earned each year by referring a total of 12 families. Deadline is June 30, 2011. Providers can also host a health insurance survey event. At these events, all the families in a program are surveyed to determine if they are eligible for free or low-cost health insurance for children. Child Action, Inc. provides all the materials necessary to host the event, including parent give-away items and make and take activities for the children. Did you know… • Emergency room services for uninsured children cost 10X more than primary care services with insurance. • 20% of uninsured children have at least one unmet health care need that impacts their healthy development. • 2/3 of uninsured children are eligible for children's health insurance programs. Funding Loss Impacts Local Children’s Health Insurance Program Changes to the Healthy Kids Healthy Futures Program F amilies who are over income for the Healthy Families program and/or have children who do not have immigration documentation are eligible for the Healthy Kids Healthy Futures (HKHF) children’s health insurance program, administered by Cover the Kids, Sacramento’s Children’s Health Initiative. Unfortunately, this program lost funding for children 6 years and older and can no longer continue their coverage after October 31, 2010. Cover the Kids and Certified Application Assistors (CAAs) are working to transition these children into other eligible programs by contacting the families impacted for application assistance appointments. Please contact Nicole Ullrich for more information about this program change. Be connected to the free and low-cost children’s health insurance programs in Sacramento County. SUMMER 2010 CHILD ACTION, INC. Be informed about how to access these programs and what they have to offer. The goal is that all Sacramento children can be healthy! Contact the Health Insurance Coordinator, Nicole Ullrich at 916-369-3335 or [email protected]. Question about Health Care Reform? With the passage of the federal health care reform more Americans will gain coverage and important protections to keep meaningful health insurance. For more information and a summary of health care reform, visit Insure the Uninsured at www.itup.org/Reports/Health. You can also see what health care reform means for California kids by visiting www.100percentcampaign.org. ¡Campamento Tam! H ola, me llamo Julie Marmon, Especialista en Desarrollo Infantil, en Child Action, Inc. Cuando tenía 8 años, la economía era mala. Solamente tres papás en el vecindario estaban trabajando. La escuela terminó el 1º de mayo ese año, y a mediados de junio, los niños en la Avenida Tamara habíamos vuelto locos a nuestras mamás y abuelos. Algo tenía que hacerse…¡rápido! Los adultos se reunieron y decidieron abrir un campamento. Nos dividieron en dos grupos. Los Avispones Verdes eran los niños con dos dígitos en sus edades. Los Delfines eran niños de 9 años de edad y menores. Trabajando en pares, nuestras mamás crearon actividades para que nosotros las hiciéramos. Una parte de cada día la pasábamos en las hortalizas que nuestros padres cultivaban. Persuadidos para trabajar, los niños del vecindario cosechaban frijoles y chícharos, sacaban papas, betabeles y nabos de la tierra y cargaban calabacitas en carretillas. Los jitomates eran los mejores. Una variedad de jitomates jugosos recién cortados de la viña sabían a manjar de los dioses, mientras que su jugo manchaba nuestras blusas, a menudo escurriendo hasta nuestros pies descalzos. La Sra. Perry y la Sra. Chesnut habían estado en un campamento de niñas, y sabían hacer todo tipo de trabajos manuales de campamento. En sus patios, aprendíamos a tejer collares con cordones, a hacer collares de piedras, a crear pulseras de amistad, entre otras cosas. La Sra. Gerhold y la Sra. Borror nos llevaban en caminatas por los campos y los bosques. Ellas nos enseñaban los nombres de los árboles, los pájaros y las constelaciones. Recopilábamos vainas de algodoncillos, sauces, dientes de león y todo tipo de productos naturales que después prensábamos en álbumes de recortes y fotografías. El patio posterior de la Sra. Naeder no tenía pasto. Había un tremendo montón de arena en medio del patio. Treinta y tres niños jalaban camiones de carga, cubetas, palas, cedazos y toda clase de cosas hasta allí para excavar en la arena.Nuestro jardín estaba en un acre con mucho pasto verde, así que mi Mamá lo declaró la zona para “mojarse”. Ella y mi Abuela pusieron regaderas rotativas para césped y mangueras, y durante los días de calor húmedo ¡nos empapábamos con agua de pozo, fría como el hielo! El Sr. y la Sra. Palmer prestaban su patio para largos juegos de whiffle ball (béisbol con bate y pelota de plástico perforada); enseñaban a los niños más grandes a jugar croquet y badminton y dirigían a los niños pequeños en juegos infantiles, como Red Rover, Color Eggs y Mother May I. Por las tardes, todos jugábamos a las escondidas; al obscurecerse, este juego se convertía en la “roña” con linterna. A la Srta. Wirth le gustaba cantar. Ella tocaba la cítara de cuerdas (autoharp), mientras que todos cantábamos canciones e himnos de campamento. ¡La Srta. Wirth también podía contar cuentos de espantos! Había varias noches en que los Avispones Verdes evitaban mirar en sus armarios o mirar debajo de sus camas. Todos nos divertimos mucho ese verano. Cuando nos reunimos, alguien siempre dice: ”¿Recuerdas aquella vez en el Campamento Tam cuando…” Verdaderamente buenos recuerdos. Con solamente un poco de imaginación, usted puede crear un campamento en el patio posterior de su casa para sus hijos y sus amigos este verano. Lea lo siguiente para encontrar sitios donde sus niños puedan explorar los sabores y aromas del verano. Un Sabor de Verano El verano en Sacramento es un momento fabuloso para lograr que los niños se interesen en comer más frutas y verduras, puesto que muchos agricultores hasta les dejan probar a los niños la fruta para que vean lo dulce que es. ¡Vaya a los mercados de frutas y verduras sobre ruedas para tener diversión de verano a bajo costo! CHILD ACTION, INC. SUMMER 2010 PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL VISITE NUESTRO SITIO DE INTERNET EN WWW.CHILDACTION.ORG Construya su propio campamento de verano Silvia Galvis Mercados de Frutas y Verduras sobre Ruedas: PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL VISITE NUESTRO SITIO DE INTERNET EN WWW.CHILDACTION.ORG • Centro de Sacramento, Calles 8a & W por debajo de la autopista, los domingos, de las 8am al mediodía, todo el año. • Oak Park, en la esquina de las Calles Broadway y 35, los sábados, de las 9am a la 1pm, hasta el 16 de octubre del 2010. • Cosumnes River College, Estacionamiento D (en la salida de Bruceville), los domingos, de las 8am al mediodía, hasta Octubre. • Parque Roosevelt, Calles 9a & P, los martes, de las 10am a las 2pm, hasta Octubre. • Parque Fremont, Calles 16 & P, abierto los martes, de las 10am a las 2pm, hasta Octubre. • Plaza Memorial César Chávez, frente al Ayuntamiento (City Hall) en las Calles 10a & J, los miércoles, de las 10am a las 2pm, hasta Octubre. • Parque Regional de Elk Grove, Estacionamiento Pavilion, los miércoles, de las 4pm a las 8, hasta Agosto. • Centro Comercial Downtown Plaza, Calles 4a & K, los jueves, de las 10am a las 2pm, hasta Octubre. • Estación de Tren Ligero de Florin Road, Calles Florin & 29, los jueves, de las 7am a las 11am, todo el año • Centro Comercial Florin, Calles 6 a y Florin, los jueves, de las 7am a las 11am, todo el año • Estación de Tren Ligero de Sunrise, Blvd. Folsom y Sunrise, los sábados, de las 8am al mediodía, todo el año. • Centro Comercial Country Club Plaza, Avenida Watt & Calle Butano, los sábados, de las 8am al mediodía, todo el año. • Del Paso Heights, Centro Comunitario Robertson, los sábados, de las 8am al mediodía. Campamento de Jardín de Niños (Kinder Kamp) 2010 A fin de preparar a los niños que ingresarán al jardín de niños (kinder) en Agosto del 2010, el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Twin Rivers está ofreciendo Kinder Kamps en las escuelas de Allison, Madison y Noralto. El Kinder Kamp dura cinco semanas (del 14 de junio al 15 de julio), 4 días a la semana, para niños con poca o ninguna experiencia preescolar. El objetivo es ayudar a los niños y a sus padres a prepararse mejor para la transición al ambiente de una escuela primaria. El alcanzar las cuatro metas enumeradas ayudará a los niños en su transición, pero no se espera el dominio total de éstas. Cada niño se desarrolla según su propio plan biológico. Los miembros del personal de Twin Rivers brindan las oportunidades para las experiencias y el aprendizaje. Lo que un niño no entiende hoy, podría entenderlo mañana, cuando esté listo. La repetición de actividades y cuentos ayudan a los niños en este proceso, y pone las oportunidades a su disposición cuando estén listos. Además, ayuda a aquéllos que ya hayan aprendido el concepto, a concretizarlo y a celebrar su aprendizaje. Para obtener información sobre Kinder Kamp, llame al (916) 566-1600, extensión 1553 (para español, use la extensión 1293). Objetivo 1: Preparación Social y Emocional Los niños verán la escuela como un lugar positivo y acogedor para aprender y crecer. Los niños participarán productivamente en una atmósfera de grupo. Objetivo 2: Preparación Literaria y del Lenguaje Los niños aprenderán y practicarán el conocimiento de las habilidades del arte del lenguaje. Objetivo 3: Preparación para las Matemáticas Los niños aprenderán y practicarán el conocimiento de los conceptos de las matemáticas. Objetivo 4: Aprendizaje a Través del Juego Los niños aprenderán y practicarán los conceptos del lenguaje y de las matemáticas ¡a través del juego! SUMMER 2010 CHILD ACTION, INC. Me llamo Silvia Galvis, y soy una Coordinadora de Cuidado Infantil de habla hispana, en Child Action, Inc., que presta sus servicios en el Condado de Sacramento. Tengo más de 10 años de experiencia en el campo del Desarrollo Infantil, y tengo confianza de que esta experiencia les será útil a los proveedores. Fui maestra de niños en edad preescolar durante más de 5 años, trabajé como encargada de hacer visitas en los hogares, para el Consejo para la Prevención del Abuso Infantil y fui Especialista en Programas de Alimentación. Soy una persona muy alegre, a quien le encanta jugar con los niños, y estoy comprometida a apoyar a todos los proveedores para que mejoren la calidad del cuidado infantil. Puedo ayudarle con el trámite para obtener su licencia, establecer su negocio, entablar relaciones con los padres, desarrollar un ambiente de aprendizaje respaldado y más. Se me puede localizar, llamándome al (916) 369-3319 o enviándome un mensaje por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Espero conocerle y ayudarle en el futuro próximo. calendario Martes, 13 de julio Martes, 20 de julio Martes, 27 de julio 10:00 AM al Mediodía Compañeros de Juegos en el Centro de Aprendizaje: Se le invita a usted a que traiga a sus niños a hacer cosas con barro, hacer burbujas, usar su imaginación, jugar a la pelota, chapotear en el agua, participar en juegos y ¡a disfrutar de actividades clásicas de verano! Por favor, únase a nosotros en estas series de días divertidos de juegos aquí en el Centro de Aprendizaje. Antelope Ranch Apartments 7330 Watt Avenue North Highlands, CA 95660 916-344-1220 (Oficina), 916-331-0211 (Centro de Aprendizaje) Julie Marmon al (916) 369-3347 [email protected] In Praise of Providers A Night of Recognition and Celebration Master of Ceremonies, Lynsey Paulo with daughter Ava, received special recognition for 5 years hosting the Awards Dinner. Awardees (From left) Community Award for Leadership and Advocacy: David W. Gordon, Sacramento County Superintendent of Public Schools, accepted by Natalie Woods Andrews; Family Child Care Provider of the Year Award: Karen Taylor, Keiralye’s Kids; Community Award for Leadership and Service: Natalie Heidtman and Melissa Pruitt, Galt at Play; Community Award for Service to the Child Care Community: Jon Bell, Lakeshore Learning Materials; Teacher of the Year Award: Mary Felix, Associated Students Children’s Center at Sacramento State University; Family Child Care Provider of the Year Award: Jenny Frank, Adventure Preschool The Sacramento Child Care Coalition hosted its 26th annual awards dinner to honor the contributions of local child care providers and advocates. Almost 200 guests celebrated at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento, featuring entertainment by a string quartet from the Sacramento Youth Symphony. Hosted by Lynsey Paulo and supported by Child Action, Inc., the event provides the opportunity for members of the child care community to celebrate its achievements. CHILD ACTION, INC. SUMMER 2010 Photos by Tia Gemmell, Riverview Media Photography SUMMER New Business Management and Marketing Books Do you need information on marketing or business management for your child care center or family child care home? Child Action, Inc.’s lending library now has books and resources on business management, marketing your business, business plan development, legal issues in child care program development and more! Come by to check out these resources or browse the library online at www.childaction.org and click on the Resource Lending Library link on the bottom right side of the page. How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Child Care Service by Tina Musial This simple, yet comprehensive how-to guide breaks down the complexities of child care center ownership into clear and manageable steps. It covers the standards and requirements child care centers must meet and explains the proper paperwork that must be filed in order to do so. Tina Musial doesn’t end her book after owners have opened their child care center doors. She further outlines essential knowledge needed to run a successful center well after opening day, with suggestions concerning what to charge patrons, what to feed the children, and how to compete with both the fancy and low-cost child cares. For anyone who has a dream of owning and effectively running a child care facility, Tina Musial’s guide should be the daily handbook that you turn to for answers. July-October 9am - 1pm Oak Park Farmers Market The market will feature many vendors, including fresh fruits, vegetables and crafts, plus live entertainment, all in the middle of Oak Park’s beautiful historic district! Bring your friends and family for a day of fun! No entry fee. Oak Park Corner of Broadway & 35th Avenue Sacramento, CA 95820 (916) 704-2843 [email protected] July 13, 20, 27 Tuesdays, 10:00 pm to 12:00 pm Play Pals at the Learning Center You are invited to bring your children and make things with clay, play games, listen to stories, dig in the sand, sing songs and play! Please join us at this series of fun play days right here at the Learning Center! Free. Antelope Ranch Apartments 7330 Watt Avenue North Highlands, CA 95660 Julie Marmon (916) 369-3347 [email protected] July 21 8:00am - Noon SCUSD Pre-K Summer Camp Child must be enrolled NOW for Kindergarten 2010. Nine Elementary School Sites Classes are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bret Harte, Edward Kemble, Ethel Phillips, Fr. K. B. Kenny, Freeport, Fruit Ridge, Mark Hopkins, Pacific and Tahoe The 5-week camp will provide children with fun learning activities, parent workshops, nutritious snacks, transition backpacks. Free. 9 School Sites in the Sacramento City Unified School District 5735 47th Avenue Sacramento, CA 95824 Partners for Readiness SCUSD (916) 643-7859 Parent Voices Standing strong for child care Would you like to stay upto-date on child care issues and the state budget? Parent Voices Sacramento is your local resource for information and action. Get on the Parent Voices email list and find out what is happening and how you can get involved. Anyone concerned about child care is invited to join. Just email Rachel Minnick, Parent Voices Organizer, at [email protected] or call (916) 369-3387 to be added to the email color list or to get involved with ParentfullVoices Sacramento. Parent Voices SACRAMENTO For more books like these, browse Child Action, Inc.’s Resource Library 24 hours a day online! Visit www.childaction.org and click the “Resource Lending Library” icon. There you can preview items and download a library membership application. For more information, call Adam Ridenour at (916) 369-3313. grayscale Parent Voices For more information on trainings and events, ER 2010 July 31 August 21 8am - 3pm California’s Infant/Toddler Learning & Development System Seminars WestEd, First 5 Sacramento & Child Action, Inc sponsor a 2-day series designed to support continuous improvement efforts of infant/toddler programs. The 2-part series will help participants to understand the five components of the California Infant/Toddler Learning & Development System. For Early Child Care Professionals working with children birth-36 months including Family Child Care providers, teachers, directors and administrators. www.pitcseminar.eventbrite.com $25, registration is limited Sacramento County Office of Education 10474 Mather Blvd. Mather, CA 95655 Judy Ishiura 916-213-0377 [email protected] July 10, 24 August 14, 28 September 11, 25 Saturday’s 10 am – 12 pm Summer Saturday’s at Mackey Park! You are invited to bring your children and dance, play games, listen to stories, talk, increase study skills and use your imaginations! Please join us at this series of fun play days right in your neighborhood! Free 1910 Kenwood Street Sacramento 95815 Linda Knox (916) 607-1520. www.childaction.org September 11 7:30 am - 5:00 pm 2010 Northern California Early Childhood Education Conference: Keynote Speaker - Regina Louise, author of the bestselling memoir, Somebody’s Someone. “Triumph of the Spirit” is the only way to describe Regina Louise’s trials as an orphan discarded by most of the adults in her life. www.scoe.net/ncece See pages 18-19 for information and registration form. Deck of Cards Highlight Open-ended, free play, outdoors supports children’s emotional well-being. Discovering the natural world supports curiosity and is the foundation of a love of learning. Plant a garden with native plants and grasses which will attract butterflies, hummingbirds and insects. Leave tree stumps and Look for a variety of activities in the out door logs. Children can use them as balance beams or sit play area. A quality program will have down on them to look at leaves, plants and bugs in the sand and water play areas, places to climb, bike s, wagons garden. Child-sized garden tools encourage children and balls. The prog ram should have shaded area s, places for to dig for worms, rake the leaves and uncover a the children to sit down, and access to drinking water. There world of new discoveries. At the garden store, you should be 6 inches of cushioning material (sand, woo dchips) under swings, clim can purchase small bags of beneficial insects, such as bing structures and slide s. lady bugs or praying mantis, and release them into the garden. Children will enjoy seeing insects doing their jobs in nature. Our Quality Deck of Cards is a set of 52 playing cards that parents and providers can use to review the discuss quality in child care. Great for interview questions, self-reflection and staff training. Call (916) 369-0191 or email [email protected] to request a deck. Consumer Survey on Child Care What do parents look for when selecting child care? When choosing child care parents are faced with some of the most difficult decisions they will ever make. Parents want a provider who will provide high quality, loving care for their child. But just what do parents consider “quality care” and is the quality of the care more important to them than the location or the rates? The Sacramento County Local Child Care & Development Planning Council, in collaboration with Child Action, Inc., will seek answers to these questions through the 2010 Child Care Consumer Survey. Data from this survey informs local and state policy makers in understanding the expectations and needs of parents using child care in Sacramento County. The Council will use the data from the survey in developing the Council’s 2012-17 strategic plan. Data from the survey will also assist Child Action, Inc. in identifying areas of service and advocacy to best serve the families and children of Sacramento County. Your input is important. Look for the survey in late summer at www.sac-lpc. org, www.childaction.org, or with your child care provider. For any questions about the survey, please contact Marianne Knoy, Council Coordinator at (916) 369-0191 or [email protected]. visit our website at www.childaction.org New Staff: A Triple Bonus 12 Silvia Galvis Sharon Asher McKenzie Power My name is Silvia Galvis and I am a Spanish speaking Child Care Coordinator with Child Action, Inc, serving Sacramento County. I have over 10 years of experience in the Child Development field and I am confident that this experience will be of assistance to providers. I was a preschool teacher for over 5 years, worked as a Home visitor for the Child Abuse Prevention Council and was a Food Program Specialist. I am a very happy person who loves to play with children and I am committed to supporting all providers to improve the quality of child care. I can assist you with the licensing process, establishing your business, building relationships with parents, developing a supportive learning environment and more. You can reach me at (916) 369-3319 or email silvia.galvis@ childaction.org. I look forward to meeting and assisting you. Hi! My name is Sharon Asher and I’m a new Child Care Coordinator with Child Action, Inc. I will be serving the Twin Rivers Unified School District (TRUSD) with the Sail into School Readiness Project. The goal of this program is to provide support and resources to child care providers, preschool centers and parents to help ease the transition from day care to kindergarten. My background in child development includes family child care, Head Start, 4-H Youth Development and school readiness as well as numerous volunteer activities. I am very excited to be a part of the team at Child Action, Inc. and look forward to meeting and working with you! You can contact me at (916) 369-3383 or [email protected]. Hello, my name is McKenzie Power and I am the new Referral Counselor (CEL) at Child Action, Inc. I provide information to Sacramento County about the Centralized Eligibility List (CEL). Previously I worked on the Mental Health Team at the Children’s Receiving Home serving youth 1-17 years of age where I worked to support, stabilize and empower families to be successful on their own. I also worked for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento and focused on child safety issues such as SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and general household safety. I am confident that my experience will help me serve families and community agencies within Sacramento County. If you would like additional information regarding the CEL or would like to schedule a presentation, please feel free to contact me at (916) 369-3393 or [email protected]. I look forward to working with you in the future! SUMMER 2010 CHILD ACTION, INC. ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ НА РУССКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ ПОСЕТИТЕ WWW.CHILDACTION.ORG Летний лагерь! Соорудите его сами З дравствуйте. Меня зовут Джули Мармон. Я работаю Специалистом по развитию детей в Child Action, Inc. Когда мне было 8 лет, экономика была в большом упадке. Среди всех наших соседей только три отца семейства имели работу. В том году школьные занятия закончились 1 мая, и к середине июня дети с Tamara Avenue довели своих родителей и бабушек с дедушками до белого каления. Что-то надо было делать, причём быстро! Взрослые собрались вместе и решили организовать летний лагерь. Они разделили нас на две группы. Группа «Зелёные шершни» состояла из детей от десяти лет и старше. «Дельфинами» были дети до 9 лет. Работая в парах, наши мамы придумывали для нас различные занятия. Часть каждого дня мы проводили в огородах наших родителей. Под нажимом взрослых дети по соседству собирали фасоль и горох, выкапывали картофель, свёклу и репу и складывали кабачки в тачки. Лучше всего были помидоры. Свежесорванные помидоры сорта «бычье сердце» были настоящим лакомством и покрывали пятнами нашу одежду, капая прямо на босые ноги. Миссис Перри и миссис Чеснат сами были в подобном лагере в детстве и знали все виды поделок, которые могут сделать дети. На их заднем дворе мы научились плести шнурочки, делать бусы из камешков, фенечки из бисера и многое другое. Миссис Герхолд и миссис Боррор брали нас с собой в походы по полям и лесам. От них мы узнали названия деревьев, птиц и созвездий. Мы собирали семена ваточника, ивовые прутья, одуванчики и другие виды растений, которые потом вкладывали в альбомы. В заднем дворе миссис Нэйдер не было травы, зато была огромная куча песка посреди двора. Тридцать три ребёнка тащили игрушечные грузовики «Tonka», вёдра, лопатки, сита и другую утварь, с которой можно было играть в песке. Наш двор занимал один акр, покрытый густой зелёной травой, поэтому мама объявила его местом для игр с водой. Они вместе с бабушкой подготовили поливные фонтанчики и шланги для воды, и жаркие душные дни заставали нас, обливающих друг друга холодной, как лёд, колодезной водой! Мистер и миссис Палмер предоставили свой задний двор для долгих игр в мини-бейсбол (whiffle ball), научили старших детей играть в крокет и бадминтон и возглавляли малышей в таких играх, как «Red Rover», «Color Eggs» и «Mother May I». По вечерам все играли в прятки, которые с наступлением темноты превращались в «пятнашки» с фонариками. Мисс Ворс любила петь. Она играла на автоарфе, а все пели любимые песни и гимны. Мисс Ворс также любила рассказывать страшные истории! Иногда после таких историй даже «Зелёные шершни» боялись заглядывать в свои шкафы или под кровать ночью. То лето для всех нас прошло очень весело. Когда мы собираемся вместе, кто-нибудь всегда вспоминает: «А вы помните, когда мы были в лагере,......?» Какие прекрасные воспоминания! Включив фантазию, Вы тоже можете этим летом создать на заднем дворе собственного дома лагерь для своих детей и их друзей. Продолжайте читать, чтобы найти те места, где дети ощутят вкус и запах лета. Вкус лета Лето в Сакраменто – это прекрасное время, чтобы научить детей любить фрукты и овощи. Большинство фермеров дают детям попробовать фрукты и узнать, какие они сладкие. Вы можете поехать на экскурсию по фермам, посетить фермерские рынки и киоски со свежими фруктами и овощами. CHILD ACTION, INC. SUMMER 2010 13 ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ НА РУССКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ ПОСЕТИТЕ WWW.CHILDACTION.ORG Ферма «Soil Born Farms» предлагает экскурсии для посетителей и будет работать до 20 ноября 2010 г. по субботам с 8 утра до 1 дня. Она находится по адресу 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, 95670. За дальнейшей информацией обращайтесь в главный офис фермы по телефону (916) 363-9685 или посетите вебсайт www.soilborn.org. живой музыки будут представлены различные поделки и предметы декоративно-прикладного искусства и демонстрации работы фермеров. Фестиваль будет проходить с 9 утра до 4 дня. За информацией обращайтесь по телефону (530) 503-9292 или посетите вебсайт www. davisranchproduce.com. Другая интересная ферма называется «Davis Ranch» и находится по адресу 13211 Jackson Road, Sloughhouse, 95683, что всего в тридцати минутах езды от Сакраменто. На ферме выращивают и продают сладкую кукурузу, различные виды фруктов и овощей, новогодние ёлки, которые можно выбрать и срезать. Также продаются сезонные фрукты, выращиваемые на соседних фермах. 17-18 июля этого года «Davis Ranch» будет проводить ежегодный Фестиваль Кукурузы, где под аккомпанемент • Sacramento Central, 8th & W Streets (под скоростной автострадой). Работает круглый год по воскресеньям с 8 утра до полудня. Фермерские рынки • Cosumnes River College, парковочная стоянка «D» (со стороны улицы Bruceville). Работает до конца октября по воскресеньям с 8 утра до полудня. • Roosevelt Park, 9th & P Street. Работает до конца октября по вторникам с 10 утра до 2 дня. • Elk Grove Regional Park, Pavilion Parking Lot. Работает до конца августа по средам с 4 дня до 8 вечера. • Fremont Park, 16th & P Street. Работает до конца октября по вторникам с 10 утра до 2 дня. • Downtown Plaza, 4th & K Streets. Работает до конца октября каждый четверг с 10 утра до 2 дня. Детский летний лагерь 2010 г. по подготовке к школе. Чтобы подготовить к школе детей, идущих в подготовительный класс в августе 2010 года, объединённый школьный округ «Twin Rivers» организовал детские летние лагеря по подготовке к школе на базе школ «Allison», «Madison» и «Noralto». Лагерь, созданный для детей, не имеющих достаточного опыта дошкольного обучения, длится пять недель (с 14 июня по 15 июля) и работает 4 дня в неделю. Цель этого лагеря – помочь детям и родителям лучше подготовиться к погружению в атмосферу начальной школы. Овладевание навыками в четырёх областях, приведённых ниже, поможет детям в переходный период, но достижение совершенства на этом этапе от детей не ожидается. Каждый ребёнок развивается согласно собственному биологическому плану. Сотрудники школьного округа «Twin Rivers» предоставляют возможности для обучения и приобретения опыта. То, что непонятно ребёнку сегодня, может стать совершенно ясным завтра, когда он к этому готов. Повторение занятий и перечитывание рассказов помогает детям в этом процессе и предоставляет им массу возможностей, когда они к ним готовы. Этот лагерь также поможет тем, кто уже знаком с основными понятиями и принципами, закрепить свои знания и получить удовольствие от процесса обучения. За информацией о детском летнем лагере обращайтесь, пожалуйста, по телефону (916) 566-1600, дополнительный номер 1553 (для испанского языка воспользуйтесь дополнительным номером 1293). Цель № 1 - социальная и эмоциональная подготовка Дети научатся рассматривать школу с позитивной стороны, как место, где они будут учиться и расти, где их будут любить. Дети будут продуктивно работать в условиях группы. Цель № 2 - подготовка к изучению языка и грамоты Дети будут получать знания в области изучения языка и проверять их на практике. Цель № 3 - подготовка к изучению математики Дети будут получать знания в области математики и проверять их на практике. Цель № 4 - обучение посредством игр Дети будут приобретать знания в областях математики и изучения языка и проверять их на практике в ходе игровых занятий! 14 SUMMER 2010 • Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza, перед зданием «City Hall» на перекрёстке 10th и J Street. Рынок работает до конца октября по средам с 10 утра до 2 дня. CHILD ACTION, INC. • Florin Road Light Rail, Florin Road & 29th Street. Работает круглый год по четвергам с 7 до 11 утра. • Florin Mall, 6th Street & Florin Road. Работает круглый год по четвергам с 7 до 11 утра. • Sunrise Light Rail Station, Folsom and Sunrise Blvd. Работает круглый год по субботам с 8 утра до полудня. • Country Club Plaza, Watt Avenue & Butano Drive. Работает круглый год по субботам с 8 утра до полудня. • Del Paso Heights, Robertson Community Center, по субботам с 8 утра до полудня. Календарь July 13, 20, 27 10 am - 12 pm Игровые занятия в “Antelope Ranch Learning Center” Мы приглашаем Вас и Ваших детей поиграть в игры, послушать истории, полепить из глины, поиграть в песке и попеть песни! Пожалуйста, присоединяйтесь к нам в течение этого цикла игровых занятий! Antelope Ranch Learning Center 7330 Watt Avenue North Highlands CA 95660 Lilia Popova (916) 369-3397 Stand for Children March and Rally, May 2010 Over 500 parents and children marched for high quality, affordable child care on Wednesday, May 12 at the State Capitol. Speakers included Senator Carol Liu and Assemblymembers Tom Ammiano, Mark Leno, Hector De La Torre and Sandré Swanson who supported the need for child care services. The event was led by parents and this year, for the first time, included a youth speaker, Mariah Valencia, a 9-year old from Sonoma County. After the rally, parents met with their local elected officials to explain the role child care plays in economic stability for California families. CHILD ACTION, INC. SUMMER 2010 15 2010 ncece conference northern california early childhood education conference registration Form New N ew D Date! ate! N New ew LLocation! ocation! G Great reat V Value! alue! saturday, september 11, 2010 American A merican r river iver c college ollege 4 4700 700 c college ollege o oak ak d dr., r., s sacramento acra ame ento special s pecial Focus: Focu Foc us: ““creating creating p positive ositive r relationships elationships w with ith y your o ur e environment” nvironmen entt” conference schedule 7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast Exhibit Hall Open Welcome & Keynote Speaker Workshops (8 breakout session choices!) Lunch (included) Workshops (8 breakout session choices!) Workshops (8 breakout session choices!) 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Keynote Speaker - REGINA LOUISE triuMpH oF tHe spirit is the only way to describe regina louise’s trials as an orphan discarded by most, if not all, the adults in her life. Her story is one of a child who prevails against all odds, whose resilience shines through each attempt to break her, and whose sheer will to not only survive, but to thrive, is a beacon to us all. Author of the bestselling memoir, Somebody’s Someone, regina louise has delivered her message of hope, optimism and inspiration to well over a million people. For more information, call 916-228-2506 or visit us online at www.scoe.net.ncece. ncece reGistrAtion ForM & inForMAtion Make checks payable to: sacramento county office of education return check/po with registration form below to: NCECE Conference Registration Attention: Jessica Johannesen PO Box 269003 Sacramento, CA 95826-9003 For registration or conference questions, call: (916) 228-2506 • payment (check or po) must accompany the registration form or the form will be returned. • purchase orders will be accepted. • sorry, no credit cards accepted. • registration confirmations will be sent. the registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and optional Make it & take it session at the end of the day. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m., and the conference runs Saturday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with an additional Make It & Take It session from 4:00-5:00 p.m. There will also be an opportunity throughout the day to visit the exhibit hall where vendors will have the latest in early childhood materials and community resource information. The exhibit hall will be open from 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. ncece conference • september 11, 2010 space is limited. please register early! coMplete one ForM For eAcH reGistrAnt (Please photocopy if extra forms are needed.) For NCECE Use Only Date Received: ______________________________ Check Type: Agency Personal PO #: ________________________________________ Check # _____________________________________ Amount: _____________________________________ Please print clearly or type. Last Name: _________________________________________________ First Name: _______________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________________________State: __________ Zip Code: ____________________ Day Phone: ________________________________________Summer Contact Phone: __________________________________ County: ___________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________ Title/Position: ______________________________________ School/Program:__________________________________________ District/Agency: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ I plan to attend the Make It & Take It session: conference registration Fees (check one): Yes No conference Fee Postmarked on or before August 18, 2010 ........................................ ________ $80 Postmarked after August 18, 2010...................................................... ________ $95 On-site registration (lunch provided only as space permits) .......... ________ $105 Early Registration - You save $15 on your conference registration by mailing in your registration and payment by August 18, 2010. Refunds are not available for non-attendance or cancellations after the conference registration deadline of August 18, 2010; however, you may send someone in your place. Be sure that person has your registration verification and a letter of authorization signed by you. A $25 processing charge will be deducted from all refunds granted prior to August 18th. Professional Growth - A certificate for 8 hours professional growth credit will be given to all attendees at the end of the day. (Sorry, college units are not available this year.) Co-sponsored by: Amador County Office of Education • American River College • Beanstalk • California Association for Childhood Education International • Child Action, Inc • Elk Grove USD • Folsom Cordova USD • Sacramento City USD • Sacramento County Office of Education • San Juan USD • Sacramento Employment and Training Agency Head Start • Twin Rivers USD It Takes a Village to Raise a Child Care Provider K Karen Taylor 18 SUMMER 2010 Family Child Care Provider, Tamara Stevens with her village of kids aren Taylor, a family child care provider in Sacramento County, was honored by the Child Care Coalition in May 2010 as Family Child Care Provider of the Year. In her acceptance speech she listed the community support and resources she uses to provide high quality child care services to her families. She believes that it takes a village to raise a child care provider. Fortunately, in Sacramento we have that village, the Quality Child Care Collaborative (QCCC). Sponsored by First 5 Sacramento, the QCCC is an integrated system of training, resources, on-site support and consultation that is free for any child care center or family child care home CHILD ACTION, INC. Are you curious about how your home or center compares with national standards for high quality child care? You can have the nationally recognized Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) Assessment conducted at your home or center. A child care coordinator will review the results with you and your staff. If you choose, they will help you develop a quality improvement plan and provide resources to help you meet your goals. Do you suspect a child in your care may be a victim of abuse or family violence? A Child and Family Specialist is available to answer your questions, develop a plan to help the family and child and provide in-service training about child abuse reporting and working with families. serving Sacramento children. You can begin to build your own village by using any of the QCCC services. Are transitions from home to care leaving children inconsolable? Are certain behaviors unmanageable? Mental health consultants are available to explore these issues and help you develop strategies that help children adjust to group care. Are you caring for a child that seems to have delayed development, but you’re not sure? Special education therapists are available for consultation either on the phone or at your center or home to help you answer your questions and talk with the family. Would you like to be better prepared for the flu season or prevent breakouts of pinkeye or lice? A health educator will bring you a binder of resources, provide in-service training and answer your health prevention questions by phone or in person. Are the business aspects of running a center taking all your time? Do you need the counsel of other directors? Managing a child care center is difficult in these times. Join with other directors to participate in a new Leadership Coaching series for Child Care Center Directors to build a support system or enroll in the business workshops sponsored by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Are working mothers in your program struggling to breastfeed after returning to work? Do you wonder how you might help them? A Lactation Consultant can provide consultation to both you and working mothers at your program. Call for information on parent workshops, in-service staff training or individual consultation. Are you or your staff enrolled in higher education? Would you like to have a Child Development Permit? Attend a CARES Orientation and learn how you can develop an education plan, reduce turnover and receive a cash stipend to help with educational expenses. The Quality Child Care Collaborative (QCCC) provides all of these resources and more. Just call (916) 369-0191 and Child Action, Inc. will help you access these services so you can begin to build your own village of support. Are babies your passion? Are you curious about how infants and toddlers grow and learn? Join other infant/toddler caregivers to learn what the latest research tells us bout our youngest children. The nationally recognized Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC) will be working exclusively with a few Sacramento programs to implement the Infant Toddler Guidelines, providing on-site training and consultation for you and your staff. California’s background check for in-home child care providers. Because every child deserves a safe and loving environment. Call 1-800-822-8490 to find out more about TrustLine or visit www.trustline.org. It’s the right thing to do. CHILD ACTION, INC. SUMMER 2010 19 Non-Profit Org. Resource & Referral U.S. POSTAGE 9961 Horn Road Sacramento, CA 95827 PAID Sacramento, CA Permit No. 991 “Healthy Children, Strong Families, Caring Communities” Save the Date! 10th Annual Fiesta Educativa Regional Conference “Celebrating a Decade of Hope, Effort and Accomplishments” This conference is offered entirely in Spanish to provide information and support to Latino families seeking assistance for children with disabilities. October 2, 2010 8:15am – 3:30pm Sacramento State University 6000 J Street, Sacramento 95819