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Head Start Family News
   News from Lorain County Community Action Agency Head Start • March 2020

Director’s Corner

Group Travels to DC to Share Head Start
                 The      groundhog    did a wonderful job!                       Start, and we are lucky
               predicted an early      We visited Senator Rob Portman’s           the organization has
               spring! Let’s hope he office and met with his legislative          such a broad presence in
               is right as we move   assistant. I was so excited to present       Ohio.
               into March 2020.      Senator Portman’s office with a                The work that you
                 I wanted to share perfect painting that our Wellington           do, not only prepares
that at the end of January, Policy children worked so hard on using               children for their most
Council President Susan West, their handprints.                                   formative years, but also
Parent    Ambassador       Reginald    Afterward, Senator Portman sent            inspires parents and
Cremeans and I attended the us the following note:                                helps to build stronger
National Head Start Association’s                                                 communities overall.”
(NHSA)       Winter     Leadership           “Thank you so much
                                          for the great painting you            I am so glad that we were able
Conference in Washington D.C.                                                 to share this experience with our
This is a time for all Head Start         dropped off at my office
                                          in Washington, D.C. It is           elected officials. They need to hear
programs in the state of Ohio and                                             our stories and see the good things
in our region (Region V) to visit         something I will cherish,
                                          and am looking forward              the Head Start program is doing
our Congressmen and Senators to                                               to ensure quality services for our
advocate for the program.                 to displaying it in my
                                          office.                             children and families.
  I was so proud of Susan and                                                   If you have a story to share, please
Reginald. They shared their personal        I am happy to support
                                          the  good work of Head              contact us at info@lccaa.net. Or,
stories with the Congressmen and                                              share your story directly with our
                                                                              Congressional delegation. Contact
                                                                              information is available on our
                                                                              website at www.lccaa.net/resources/
                                                                              contact_congress. Thank you for
                                                                              being part of our success everyday!

                                                                                          Shauna Matelski, Ed.D.
                                                                                             Head Start Director

                                       Head Start Works!
                                            www.lccaa.net
                                            1-888-245-2009
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Time to Register for Head Start 2020-2021
  It’s time to register for Head Start at www.lccaa.net/forms. Packets are
for the 2020-2021 school year!         also available at all of our centers.
  If your Head Start student will         Head Start and Early Head Start
be returning this fall, contact your    serve low-income children ages 0 to
family service worker or home           5 and pregnant women.
visitor to update your paperwork           Head Start families must live at or
and reserve your child’s space. If a    below 130% of the Federal Poverty
younger sibling will be joining us,     Line (FPL). Families receiving
your family service worker or home      TANF (Temporary Assistance
visitor can help with that too.         to Needy Families) or SSI
  One of the best ways parents find     (Supplemental Security Income) are
Head Start is through other parents.    automatically eligible. Homeless
Share your experience with LCCAA        children, children in foster care are
Head Start and let them know that       also automatically eligible.
registration is now open.             Head Start and Early Head Start
 Registration can be started online also serve children with disabilities.

Gearing Up for Kindergarten - Get Registered
  We’re barely into the new year, but school districts          ● Parent Photo I.D. (license or state ID)
throughout Lorain County have already begun the                 ● Child’s Birth Certificate
process of registering eligible kindergarten students for
the 2020-2021 school year.                                      ● Immunization Records
                                                                ● Custody Papers, if applicable
  We have sent out all information we have received
but also urge you to call the school your child will            ● 2 Proofs of Residency (lease agreement,
attend or to consult the district website if you have not           mortgage documents, recent utility bills, etc.)
yet registered your child.                                      ● Emergency Contact List
  Be sure to verify the age of eligibility because it does     Your Head Start teachers and family service workers
vary by district. For instance, Lorain City Schools          are your partners in preparing your child for this next
require students to be 5 years old by August 1, 2020,        big milestone. Later in the year we will work with
but Elyria City Schools have the requirement of 5 on or      you on our Traveling to Kindergarten document that
before September 30.                                         is designed to share important information about your
                                                             child with his or her future kindergarten teacher.
  Most schools will offer online registration, and some
offer a mix of office or online. Regardless of how it is We are here to make this transition a successful one
done, you can expect to need the following documents: for you and your child!

Book of the Month: Ten Apples Up on Top
 March 2, 2020 is National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday!
  Everyone has a favorite Dr. Seuss book, and everyone loves the silly rhymes, but this book
was chosen because of its connection to math. As you are reading, the characters continually
add one more apple stacked on top of each other.
  After reading, practice stacking and counting to see how many objects you can stack and
how high you can count. Don’t forget that all Dr. Seuss books are great for finding words that
rhyme!
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Milestones to Watch for in Your Child
  Developmental milestones are                                                  ● Points to interesting things in a
things most children can do by a                                              book or environment.
certain age.                                                                    ● Uses several single words to
  Children reach these milestones                                             get what they want.
as they play, learn, speak, behave                                              ● Walks without help.
and move. However, not all children                                                         2 Years
develop at the same pace. For                                                   ● Uses 2-4 word phrases.
example, some children may walk                                                 ● Shows more interest in other
at 9 months, while others may walk                                            children.
at 12 months.                                                                   ● Follows simple directions.
  Developmental milestones are                                                  ● Kicks a ball.
important to observe during the                                                 ● Points to something (ex. a toy
early childhood years, as they lay the                                        or picture) when you name it.
foundation of your child’s success                                             For a complete listing of
in the future. Milestones look at                                            developmental milestones for your
your child’s social, emotional,                                              child’s age, please visit Ohio’s Early
language, communication, cognitive,                                          Childhood website Bold Beginnings
movement and physical skills.            like peek-a-boo)                    at https://boldbeginning.ohio.gov/.
  Here are a few milestones to look                 12 Months                  You know your child best. If you
for during the first three years:          ● Uses simple gestures such as    are noticing that your child is not
                                         shaking head for “no” or waving     meeting developmental milestones,
            6 Months
                                         “bye-bye.”                          please contact your pediatrician or
  ● Turns head when name is
                                           ● Copies you during play (ex.     talk with your child’s classroom
called.
                                         clapping when you clap).            teacher.
  ● Smiles back at you.
                                           ● Responds when told “no.”
  ● Repeats sounds by making                                                   A     further        developmental
                                           ● Says “mama” or “dada.”
noises.                                                                      screening can be completed and
  ● Sits without support for a                       18 Months               early intervention and support
short period of time.                      ● Plays pretend (ex. like talking can be provided if needed. Early
  ● Likes social play (ex. games         on a play phone).                   experiences last a lifetime!

Parenting Isn’t Easy! Join Us for These Workshops
  If you are struggling with challenging behaviors at   Learn how to use commands and redirections. Learn
home, you are not alone.                              to get temper tantrums and power struggles under
  LCCAA Head Start has partnered with Ohio control.
Guidestone to present tips and tricks for parents from   In April, LCCAA and Ohio Guidestone will present
“The Incredible Years” parent curriculum. These Reducing Misbehaviors on Tuesday, April 21 at 9 a.m.
workshops are free and no registration is required.    at Hopkins-Locke and on Thursday, April 23 at 9 a.m.
  At the end of February, two sessions on building a at Griswold.
relationship “bank account” with your child were held.   Learn to ignore behaviors while teaching and
Parents learned skills to teach, coach and grow their practicing calming skills. Learn to use consequences
children’s skills and behaviors.                       effectively. Learn to help your child solve problems.
  In March, attend Preventing Misbehaviors either on   All sessions run approximately one hour but extended
Tuesday, March 24 at 9 a.m. at Hopkins-Locke or on time will be given for question and discussion. Sessions
Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m. at Griswold. Learn to will be held in the sites conference rooms. Questions
develop efficient rules and routines.                should be directed to your family service worker.
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How Head Start Manages Food Allergies
  LCCAA Head Start’s central
kitchen feeds hundreds of students                                      Food Restrictions Managed
everyday. While feeding your child
at home may be challenging at                                             by LCCAA Head Start
times, balancing the needs of each
student along with federal and state                                       ● 26 fluid milk restrictions
regulations is a full-time job in the
kitchen.
                                                                           ● 30 pork restrictions
                                                                           ● 3 vegetarians
  “It does make it challenging when
you’re working with menus because
                                                                           ● 72 restrictions overall
you spend time with the dietician
making sure all the alternatives
are nutritionally dense and meet        Robison and Pisanick Partners since    to what’s on the menu,” Rodriguez
requirements,” said Health and          2015 to build nutritionally dense      said. “We’ve given it a lot of
Nutrition     Manager       Rebecca     menus with more homemade items.        attention because it is so prevalent
Rodriguez.                              Robison consults with every Head       but also to keep improving our
                                        Start parent before enrollment is      operations.”
  Rodriguez said 72 children in
                                        complete to discuss food allergies       Rodriguez and Robison also
the program right now have food
                                        and restrictions and learn precisely   work closely with parents to help
restrictions of some kind. Some
                                        what each child needs.                 them understand the difference
are medically diagnosed allergies,
others are food sensitivities and         The regular menus are balanced       between an allergy, a sensitivity and
others are parent preferences.          and measured to meet standards         something a child just doesn’t like.
                                        of the Child and Adult Food Care       They can also provide information
  Several children have restrictions
                                        Program (CAFCP) which are stricter     on substitutions available in stores
related to fluid milk. Soy milk or
                                        than the National School Lunch Act     that will provide good nutrition.
lactose free milk is substituted.
                                        that public school kitchens must         Rodriguez and Food Service
Twenty-six students have fluid milk
                                        comply with.                           Supervisor Melinda Gray will
restrictions right now, Rodriguez said.
                                          Children with food restrictions      present a short talk on how they
  Some preferences are for religious
                                        receive substitute items prepared      manage allergies at the upcoming
or cultural reasons. For example, 30
                                        in a separate station with dedicated   National Child and Adult Care Food
children are listed as “no pork.” The
                                        dishes and utensils, Rodriguez         Programs conference.
kitchen is also currently serving
                                        said. Staff also work to make sure       If you have questions about the
three vegetarians and one vegan.
                                        children don’t feel singled out when   Head Start menu or your child’s
  Rodriguez and her staff have they need to eat something different.
                                                                               nutrition, your family service worker
worked with dietician Marge
                                          “We try to get as close as we can    can connect you with kitchen staff.

Where Should Your Child Sit in the Car?
 Many kids love to ride in cars, but what’s the best internal harness until they are BOTH 4-years-old and
way to keep them safe?                               40 pounds.
 Ohio law and recommendations from the American           ► Ohio law also now requires children older than 4
Academy of Pediatrics provide these tips.               to be in a booster seat until they are EITHER 8-years-
 ► Infants and toddlers should ride rear facing as long old or 4 feet and 9 inches tall.
as possible. Check the weight and height limits of your   ► The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
seat and if your child has not outgrown it, keep them children remain in the back seat until they are at least
rear facing until age 2.                                13-years-old. Crash tests have shown the middle of the
  ► By Ohio law, children must be in a car seat with an back seat is the safest place for any passenger.
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Census: Counting All Kids                                                      Tech Connect Class
  The 2020 Census will be very                                                 Begins April 13
important for Head Start nationwide.                                             The latest group of Tech Connect
Approximately $8 billion in annual                                             graduates moves a mouse with
funding for the nationwide program                                             greater comfort as they move
is driven by the Census. Data                                                  forward into new adventures.
gathered in 2020 is used for ten
years until the next census.                                                     “It has opened many new avenues
                                                                               in my life,” said one participant.
  Children under 5 have historically
been undercounted in each Census,                                                The 8-session class is held at
so LCCAA wants you to know more        service workers, HEAP advocates         OhioMeansJobs Lorain County and
about getting an accurate count.       and all staff are able to answer your   covers Microsoft Office products as
Here is what we need you to know       questions and concerns about the        well as email use and internet search,
about counting our children:           2020 Census.                            particularly online job searches.
  ● The information you share with       You will soon see billboards,           The next class will begin April
the Census is truly confidential.      sponsored by LCCAA, that                13. Contact Colette Park at cpark@
The Census is prohibited by law        encourage you to complete the           lccaa.net or 440-204-3151 to
from releasing your information.       2020 Census. We have also created       register.
It CANNOT be shared with other         a special page on our website with
                                       Frequently Asked Questions and            All of the most recent graduates
government agencies or jeopardize                                              encouraged others to take advantage
your participation in any program      links to additional resources. You
                                       will find that at www.lccaa.net.        of the class, saying “why waste the
or service, including Head Start.
                                                                               chance to get free knowledge?”
  ● Children should be counted in         A 2020 Census invitation will
the household where they live most    be mailed to your home in March.         Crisis Program Ending
often. If there is a shared custody   This will come directly from the
                                                                                 LCCAA’s Winter Crisis Program
arrangement that has the child        federal U.S. Census Bureau. You
                                                                               will be available through March 31,
spending equal time in more than      can complete the Census by mail,
                                      by phone or online. This is the          2020.
one household, the child should be
counted where they are living on      first time the Census can be done          To be eligible for help, residents
April 1.                              online. If you don’t have a personal     must live at or below 175% of the
                                      computer, it is safe to complete the     federal poverty line.
  ● Make sure to count all children Census on a public one at your local
in the household, including those library. You may also contact your             Call the HEAP hotline at 1-855-
that are living there temporarily and family service worker for further        806-9620 or go online at www.
who may or may not be related.                                                 capappointments.com to make an
                                      assistance.
                                                                               appointment.
  ● Newborns - even if they are still    LCCAA Head Start knows you
in the hospital - should be counted count. We know that children count.
as part of the household welcoming Thank you for completing the 2020
                                                                               Go to Polls March 17
them home.                                                                       Election Day in Ohio is Tuesday,
                                      U.S. Census and helping to make          March 17. Polls in Lorain County will
   LCCAA staff have been trained sure that we are funded at the levels         be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
on the Census. Our teachers, family locally needed in the decade ahead.
                                                                                 In addition to the Presidential
                                                                               primary, several local issues and
  Care Cupboard Marks Second Anniversary                                       races on are the ballot. LCCAA’s
  Our youth-operated Care Cupboard will mark it’s second                       Board of Directors has voiced its
 anniversary in March. The Cupboard will be open Saturday,                     support for Issue 17 for Lorain
                                                                               County Community College.
 March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 936 Broadway Ave., in
 Lorain.                                                                         Learn more at https://www.
                                                                               loraincountyelections.us/
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Head Start Doubly Wild About Annual Event
                                            LCCAA Head Start invites you      Our family dinner will include
                                          to join us for an evening of fun, a taco bar and fruit salad. After
                                          nutrition education and wellness visiting all stations, families will
                                          activities.                       receive a copy of the cookbook
                                            Two Wild About Health and “Good and Cheap,” which provides
                                          Nutrition events will be held in recipes for a food stamps budget.
                                          March. All Head Start families are   Door prizes will include cookware,
                                          welcome at either event.           kitchen utensils, small appliances
                                           Hopkins-Locke Head Start will and more.
                                          host on Wednesday, March 18 from        Head Start “Wild About” events
                                          5:30 to 7 p.m. Griswold will host provide opportunities for students
                                          Tuesday, March 31 from 5:30 to 7 and their families to participate in
                                          p.m.                                  activities related to specific learning
                                            Children will receive a chef’s hat, objectives. Many of our community
                                          “Eat Right, Eat Health” coloring partners will be at these events
                                          book, a tote bag, a wristband and so with valuable information on local
                                          much more!                            services. Join us!

Dads Learn Hair Care Tips Dads and Dogs
                                  Planned April 8
  Head Start dads bonded with the
daughters in a new way at LCCAA
Head Start’s second annual Daddy
Hair Care event.                                                                  Dads are invited to join their
                                                                                 Head Start students for lunch on
  More than 30 people attended two                                               Wednesday, April 8th.
events held at Griswold Head Start
and Hopkins-Locke Head Start.                                                      LCCAA Head Start centers at
                                                                                 Cascade, Firelands, Griswold,
  Local stylists Tieya Riggins (Ms.                                              Hopkins-Locke and LaGrange will
Tee) from Natruelly Mee Studios                                                  host Dads and Dogs.
and Kimyata Hawthrone provided
tips on braiding, pony tails, buns                                                 Parents      should    look    for
and more.                                                                        information coming home that
                                                                                 specifies what time lunch is served
  At Hopkins-Locke, one daughter                                                 at their child’s center.
critiqued her dad sharply, according
to Site Administrator Akeea Nelson:                                                The all-beef hot dog lunch will
“The little girl says ‘get me a mirror                                           include three different toppings
so I can see’ after looking in the                                               prepared from recipes in the popular
mirror and looks at her dad and says                                             Good and Cheap cookbook often
‘oh no, this is not a good pony tail. I                                          shared with Head Start families.
will do it myself.’”                                                               Dads and Dogs is an event to have
  “Head Start values fathers and                                                 dads (and other adults) connect
this is just another way for them to                                             with their child in the classroom
feel close to their daughters,” said                                             environment, said Stefanie Drew,
Griswold Site Administrator Diana                                                LCCAA Head Start Family
Gifford. “We’re excited to see this                                              Health and Community Services
event continue to grow.”                                                         Supervisor.
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LCCAA Head Start Menu for March 2020
            Monday                                 Tuesday                                Wednesday                             Thursday                                  Friday
     Cherrios &                    2   WG Banana Bread, Fresh
                                                                         3      Mini Wheats & Diced Pears
                                                                                                                4     Hard Boiled Egg, WG Bagel w/       5                                       6
B    Pineapple Tidbits                 Local Apple, Applesauce                                                        Cream Cheese, Applesauce
                                                                                WG Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed            Dr. Seuss B’day: Green Eggs and
    Vegetarian Chili w/Cheese          Build Nachos: WG Tortilla Chips,         Salad w/Toppings: Cheese, Crou-
L   WG Cornbread                       Seasoned Beef, Black Beans,              tons, Assorted Dressing: French,
                                                                                                                      Turkey Ham, Tater Tots, Dinner                  No School
    Diced Pears                        Salsa, Cheese; Clementine                                                      Roll, Fresh Fruit Salad
                                                                                Ranch, Italian; Tropical Fruit
    Fresh Local Apple, Applesauce,                                              Seasonal Melon & Danimals®            Baby Carrots, Ranch Drsg,
S   Cheese Cubes
                                       WG Graham Crackers & Milk
                                                                                Yogurt                                Pretzel Sticks
                                   9                                   10                                     11                                       12     Yogurt, Berry & Granola       13
                                       Danimals® Yogurt & Fresh Orange          Mini WG Cornbread &
B   Rice Chex & Pineapple Tidbits                                                                                     Kix Cereal & Grapefruit                 Parfait
                                                                                Applesauce
                                       Build Tortilla: WG Tortilla,             Chicken Grillbites, Dipping
    General Tso Beef, Brown Rice,                                               Sauce: Ketchup, BBQ, Honey            Homemade Sloppy Joe,                    Turkey w/ Gravy, Mashed
                                       Seasoned Chicken, Cheese,                                                      California Veggies,
L   Steamed Broccoli, Diced Pears
                                       Lettuce, Salsa; Mango Chunks             Mustard; WG Pasta Salad w/                                                    Potatoes, WG Dinner Roll,
                                                                                Veggies, Mandarin Oranges             Fresh Fruit Salad                       Seasonal Melon

S   Berry Smoothie & Bunny             WG Flatbread Round,                      WG Flatbread Squares,                 Assorted Raw Veg, Ranch                 Banana, WG Goldfish Crackers
    Grahams                            WOWBUTTER®, Jelly                        Turkey Coins & Cheese Slice           Dressing & Cheese Stick

                                16     WG Banana Bread, Fresh
                                                                       17       Mini Wheats & Diced Pears
                                                                                                              18      Hard Boiled Egg, WG Bagel w/ 19         Yogurt, Peach & Granola
                                                                                                                                                                                            20
    Cheerios &
B   Pineapple Tidbits                  Local Apple, Applesauce                                                        Cream Cheese, Applesauce                Parfait
    Braised Chicken Thigh,             Build a Cheeseburger: WG Bun,            WG Lasagna Roll-up, Steamed                                                   WG French Toast Sticks,
                                                                                                                      Beef & Veggies w/ Gravy,
L   Maple Cinnamon Carrots,            Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle          Green Beans, Clementine               Mashed Potatoes, Diced                  Sausage Patty, Tater Tots,
    WG Cornbread, Pears                Chips, Ketchup; Baked Beans,                                                                                           Tangerine
                                       Apricots                                                                       Peaches, WG Garlic Toast
S   Local Apple/Applesauce,                                                                                           Baby Carrots, Ranch Dressing,           WG Tortilla Chips & Salsa
                                       WG Graham Crackers & Milk                Seasonal Melon, Danimals® Yogurt      Pretzel Sticks
    Cheese Cubes
                                23                                     24       Mini WG Cornbread,            25                                       26                                   27
    Rice Chex & Pineapple Tidbits      Danimals® Yogurt & Fresh Orange                                                Kix Cereal, Grapefruit                  Yogurt, Berry & Granola
B                                                                               Applesauce                                                                    Parfait
                                       Build Italian Sub: WG Bun, Italian       BBQ Glazed Chicken Drumstick,         WG Homemade Mac-n-Cheese,
    Roast Pork, Puerto Rican Style     Meats, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato,                                                                                        Orange Chicken, Brown Rice,
L   Beans, Spanish Brown Rice,         Mayo, Mustard; Asst. Raw
                                                                                Carrots & Green Beans, WG             Herb Roasted Broccoli, Mango            Stir Fry Veggies,
    Fresh Local Apple, Applesauce                                               Italian Seasons Pierogies, Tropical   Chunks                                  Seasonal Melon
                                       Veggies w/Ranch, Diced Pears             Fruit
S   Berry Smoothie & Bunny             WG Flatbread Round,                      WG Flatbread Squares, Turkey          Assorted Raw Veg, Ranch                 Banana, WG Goldfish Crackers
    Grahams                            WOWBUTTER®, Jelly                        Coins & Cheese Slice                  Dressing, Cheese Stick
                                 30                                    31       Mini Wheats, Diced Pears        1                                        2                                       3
    Cheerios & Pineapple Tidbits       WG Banana Bread, Local Apple/                                                  Hard Boiled Egg, WG Bagel               Yogurt, Peach & Granola
B                                      Applesauce                                                                     w/ Cream Cheese, Applesauce             Parfait
                                       Build Nachos: WG Tortilla Chips,         WG Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed            BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Cole
    Veggie Chili w/Cheese, WG          Seasoned Beef, Black Beans,                                                                                            WG Spaghetti w/ Meatballs, WG
L   Cornbread, Diced Pears             Salsa, Cheese, Clementine
                                                                                Salad w/Toppings, Cheese, Crou-       Slaw, Mandarin Oranges                  Breadstick, California Veggies,
                                                                                tons, French or Ranch Dressing,                                               Apricots
                                                                                Tropical Fruit
S   Local Apple/Applesauce             WG Graham Crackers, Milk                 Seasonal Melon, Danimals® Yogurt      Baby Carrots w/ Ranch,                  WG Tortilla Chips, Salsa
    Cheese Cubes                                                                                                      Pretzel Sticks

Milk is served daily at breakfast and lunch. Children less than 2 years old are served whole milk. When a specific food allergy is identified, appropriate food substitutions will be provided.
Menu items are subject to change due to food availability or unplanned school closings. Menus are reveiwed and approved by M. Robison, MPH, RD, LD. Equal Opportunity Provider.

        Local Apples                                                               Meal
                                                                            Breakfast
                                                                                                         Food Components
                                                                                                   Fluid Milk
                                                                                                                                                  Ages 1-2
                                                                                                                                                   1/2 cup
                                                                                                                                                                             Ages 3-5
                                                                                                                                                                                3/4 cup

        on the Menu
                                                                            (Portions &            Fruit or Vegetable                              1/4 cup                      1/2 cup
                                                                                                   Breads, Cold Cereal, Granola             1/2 serving, 1/2 cup,        1/2 serving, 1/2 cup,
                                                                            Servings)                                                              1/8 cup                      1/8 cup
                                                                                                   Fluid Milk                                      1/2 cup                      3/4 cup
                                                                                                   Meat or Cheese                                   1 oz.                      1 1/2 oz.
  LCCAA Head Start                                                          Lunch
                                                                                                   Cooked/Dry Beans/Peas                           1/4 cup                      3/8 cup
                                                                                                   Peanut Butter, Nut/Seed Butters                   2T                           3T
proudly serves delicious,                                                   (Portions &            Nut and/or Seeds                                1/2 oz.                      3/4 oz.
                                                                            Servings)              Yogurt                                          1/2 cup                      3/4 cup
locally sourced Fuji and                                                                           Vegetables and Fruits (1 each)               1/8 cup each                 1/4 cup each
                                                                                                   Breads/Grains, Pasta                     1/2 serving, 1/4 cup         1/2 serving, 1/4 cup
Pink Lady apples.
                                                                                                   Fluid Milk                                        1/2 cup                    1/2 cup
  These apples come from                                                    Snack (Portions &      Vegetable                                         1/2 cup                    1/2 cup
Quarry Hill Orchards in Berlin Heights,                                     Servings)              Fruit                                             1/2 cup                    1/2 cup
                                                                            Must Select Two        Meat or Cheese                                    1/2 oz.                    1/2 oz.
Ohio. They have more than 90 acres of                                       Different Protein
                                                                                                   Cooked/Dry Beans/Peas
                                                                                                   Peanut Butter, Nut/Seed Butters
                                                                                                                                                     1/8 cup
                                                                                                                                                       1T
                                                                                                                                                                                1/8 cup
                                                                                                                                                                                  1T
                                                                            Components
apple trees and 38 varieties of apples.                                                            Nut and/or Seeds
                                                                                                   Yogurt
                                                                                                                                                     1/2 oz.
                                                                                                                                                     1/4 cup
                                                                                                                                                                                1/2 oz.
                                                                                                                                                                                1/4 cup
                                                                                                   Breads/Grains, Pasta                        1/2 serving, 1/4 cup       1/2 serving, 1/4 cup
  Visit www.quarryhillorchards.com to
learn more.
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Upcoming Events at LCCAA Head Start
             Cascade Head Start                       March 27: Head Start Socialization, 10 a.m.,
March 2: School for All, Make Up Day                  at Cascade Head Start, 233 Bond St., Elyria
March 2-5: Spirit Week
March 6: No Classes, Agency Training                           Hopkins-Locke Head Start
March 7: Family Skate, Elyria Roll Arena, 4:30 p.m.   March 2: School for All, Make Up Day
March 17: Parent Meeting, 9 a.m.                      March 2-5: Spirit Week
March 18: Wild About Health & Nutrition               March 3: Lake Erie Crushers’ Stomper Visits
at Hopkins-Locke, 5:30 p.m.                           March 6: No Classes, Agency Training
March 31: Wild About Health & Nutrition               March 16: No School for 5-Day Classrooms
at Griswold, 5:30 p.m.                                March 18: Parent Meeting, 9 a.m.
                                                      March 18: Wild About Health & Nutrition
            Firelands Head Start                      at Hopkins-Locke, 5:30 p.m.
March 2: School for All, Make Up Day                  March 30: No School for 5-Day Classrooms
March 2-5: Spirit Week                                March 31: Wild About Health & Nutrition
March 3 & 4: Kindergarten Registration                at Griswold, 5:30 p.m.
March 6: No Classes, Agency Training                  April 8: Dads and Dogs
March 10: Firelands Showcase, 6:30 p.m.
March 17: Parent Meeting, 2:30 p.m.                            LaGrange Head Start
March 18: Wild About Health & Nutrition             March 2: School for All, Make Up Day
at Hopkins-Locke, 5:30 p.m.                         March 2-5: Spirit Week
March 31: Wild About Health & Nutrition             March 6: No Classes, Agency Training
at Griswold, 5:30 p.m.                              March 7: Pirate & Princess Party, 10 a.m.
                                                    March 7: Family Skate, Elyria Roll Arena, 4:30 p.m.
             Griswold Head Start                    March 18: Parent Meeting, 2:15 p.m.
March 2: School for All, Make Up Day                March 18: Wild About Health & Nutrition
March 2-5: Spirit Week                              at Hopkins-Locke, 5:30 p.m.
March 6: No Classes, Agency Training                March 23: School for All, Make Up Day
March 7: Family Skate, Elyria Roll Arena, 4:30 p.m. March 27: Lemonade with Ladies
March 16: No School for 5-Day Classrooms            March 31: Wild About Health & Nutrition
March 18: Parent Meeting, 9 a.m.                    at Griswold, 5:30 p.m.
March 18: Wild About Health & Nutrition April 8: Dads and Dogs
at Hopkins-Locke, 5:30 p.m.
March 30: No School for 5-Day Classrooms                       Wellington Head Start
March 31: Wild About Health & Nutrition March 2: School for All, Make Up Day
at Griswold, 5:30 p.m.                              March 2-5: Spirit Week
April 8: Dads and Dogs                              March 6: No Classes, Agency Training
                                                    March 7: Family Skate, Elyria Roll Arena, 4:30 p.m.
           Home-Based Head Start                    March 9: School for All, Make Up Day
March 13: Head Start Socialization, 10 a.m.,        March 20: Parent Meeting, 2:15 p.m.
FIELD TRIP: Lorain Historical Society,              March 18: Wild About Health & Nutrition
Carnegie Center, 329 W. 10th St., Lorain            at Hopkins-Locke, 5:30 p.m.
March 20: Early Head Start Socialization, 10        March 23: School for All, Make Up Day
a.m., at Cascade Head Start, 233 Bond St.,          March 31: Wild About Health & Nutrition
Elyria                                              at Griswold, 5:30 p.m.
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