Parent Corner
Let's Get Vaccinated!
COVID-19 Vaccines are available every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville and SMC Hospital in Osceola.
The Importance of Vaccines and Flu in Particular: Children in group care settings are at an increased risk for infectious diseases like COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. This year, more than ever, it's important to protect yourself and your loved ones against the spread of COVID-19 and the flu. Click the link to watch the video.
Head Start Centers' Safety Practices during COVID-19: Click to learn more.
✓ Read every day! Take turns at reading to your child and having your child read to you, asking questions to promote comprehension skills.
✓ Be positive, speaking well of school and learning. Encourage your child to talk about all of the fun things they have done or are going to do at school.
✓ Create a consistent after-school routine, including meal times, homework time and play time. Creating a visual display of this for your child can be very beneficial.
✓ Ensure your child is getting plenty of sleep on a school night, so they are fresh for school in the morning.
✓ Encourage your child in all aspects of academics, praising them both in their success and their efforts.
✓ Teach your child to be responsible for their actions, encouraging them to take responsibility for getting ready.
✓ Stay involved! If interested, inquire about volunteering within the classroom or about ways to support your child’s learning at home.
✓ Communicate! Keep in regular contact with your child’s teacher.
