October 2018 Events and Reminders
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October 2018
Events and
Reminders
(304) 599-5466
537 Blue Horizon Dr, Pursglove WV 26546
https://www.the-shack.org/
September was a busy month at The Shack. We kicked off several programs including Happy
School, Playgroup, Respite, and Adventurous Girls and on September 21st we said goodbye
to summer and hello to fall during Family Fun Night. This month we’re looking forward to our
first Adventurous Girls adventure to Cooper’s Rock on the 7th and our Family Fun Night at
Mylan Elementary School on the 19th to celebrate Halloween. There are a number of spooky
events taking place in the community this month, including the 2018 Halloween Bash at
Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground on 3:00pm Saturday, October 27th, featuring activities
such as a haunted hayride, Franken-Golf, and a Bewitched Bonfire, and the Kids Halloween
Party at the Preston Community Arts Center, also on the 27th beginning at
5:00pm. WVU’s Trunk or Treat will take place on Tuesday, October 30 from
5:00-7:00 PM at the Coliseum. You can find more information about other
Halloween events at
https://www.tourmorgantown.com/greater-morgantown-halloween-events/ .
October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month and World Mental Health
Day falls on October 10th. Mental illness affects 1 in 5 adults, so if you or someone you know
is struggling be sure to reach out to someone who can help or call the domestic violence
hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
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Events
Upcoming Shack Events School Closings/Reminders
● October 1 - Three Year Old Group ● October 8 - No School; OSE Day at
Begins The Shack
● October 7 - Adventurous Girls: ● October 25 - 2 Hour Early
Cooper’s rock Dismissal; The Shack is Open
● October 19 - Spooky Family Fun ● October 26 - No School; OSE Day at
Night at Mylan The Shack
Staff Updates
New Shack Brochure
We have introduced a new brochure that is updated with current programming
and information and a new layout. Pick one up at The Shack or see it online!
Home Visitation Updates
The Monongalia County Starting Points Family Resource Center will be moving
toward using the Parents as Teachers Curriculum this fall on our home visits. We
will continue to use the MIHOW Model as a framework for delivering our home
visit services and their strength based standards as the foundation of our
program. We will be using the MIHOW prenatal curriculum with all of the
pregnant moms that enroll in our program. Due to this shift in programming we
hope to enroll more Playgroup families in our home visiting program.
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Successes of the Month
Community Baby Shower
The Morgantown Public Library hosted our Community Baby Shower on
September 24th. Many agencies were in attendance, including The Shack,
Monongalia County Starting Points Family Resource Center, West Virginia
Healthy Start/HAPI, Right From the Start, Cardinal Pediatrics, Mon Health
System, Child Care Resource Center, The Health Plan, The United Way, The
Family Resource Network, WIC, and Head Start. The event offered new and
expecting mothers an opportunity to come together and gather information,
contacts, and resources from around the community. Attendees also had a
chance to win door prizes such as a basket with various baby essentials or a
Pack n’ Play.
The Literacy Volunteers Visit The Shack
On September 13th, two AmeriCorps VISTAs from the Literacy
Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston County visited The Shack
to advocate for literacy awareness during the After School
program. They discussed the importance of literacy with the
students and provided statistics on literacy in West Virginia before playing
literacy based games with the children. The kindergarteners and first graders
played Charades to practice non-verbal communication. The second and third
graders played “Literacy Basketball” to practice their spelling skills, while the
fourth and fifth graders completed a riddle scavenger hunt. The LVMPC is
located at 235 High Street, Ste 317 in Morgantown WV and offers free,
one-on-one tutoring and group classes for basic reading and ESL learners in
Monongalia and Preston countries. For more information or to book an
appointment, email director@lvmpc.org, call (304) 296-3400, or go to their
website, http://www.lvmpc.org/ .
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Farmer’s Market at After School
On September 19th, Belinda Nichols from WVU Extension brought a Farmer’s
Market to the After School Program. The children had an opportunity to
“purchase” fresh vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, green beans, and lettuce.
They also received several recipes to take home and learned about the sugar
content of various drinks.
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Happy School Goes to the Fire Department
The Happy School children and parents had an opportunity to go on a field trip
to the Granville Fire Department where they learned about fire safety and what
to do in case of an emergency. They even got to try their hands at being
firefighters!
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Reminders
Your child must be registered to participate in Outside School Environment
programs.
Save the Date! The Shack will celebrate its 90th birthday on November 17th! Any
help in making this event happen would be greatly appreciated. Please contact
The Shack for opportunities to contribute.
Recurring Program Descriptions
❏ Play Group - A free program for parents/caregivers and their children ages
0-3. Meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:00-11:30.
Transportation services are available by calling 304-680-0568. Parents
must stay with child. Free play, storytime, crafts, and snack provided.
Pre-registration is not required.
❏ Respite - Drop-off program for parents to take a break. For children ages 3
months-4. The program is offered on Fridays from 9:30am-1:00pm.
Registration and a bagged lunch is required. Please call 304-680-0568
by 5:00pm on Wednesdays to register.
❏ Happy School - Fun, educational opportunities three mornings a week
(Tuesday-Thursday) from 9:30am-noon for children ages 3 and 4. You
must be enrolled in this class to attend.
❏ Three Year Old Group - This class is for children who turned three before
9/1. It meets Monday from 10:00-11:30 and Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30.
The class operates on a first-come first-served basis.
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The Shack’s Wishlist
★ Diapers: Newborn - Size 5
★ Baby Shampoo, Conditioner, Wash, and Lotion
★ Baby Wipes
★ Paper Towels
★ Dish Soap
★ Towels and Washcloths
★ Shampoo and Conditioner
★ Feminine Hygiene Products
★ Razors and Shaving Cream
★ First Aid Supplies
★ Craft Supplies
○ Construction Paper
○ Markers
○ Tissue Paper
○ Foam
○ Coloring Books
○ Pipe Cleaners
○ Felt
○ Pom Poms
○ Googly Eyes
○ Tape
○ Yarn
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