Recruitment Time Again!

Hey Girls,

I spoke with Kim last week and she asked me to let you know the following information.

January 27th will be Recruitment Training for FCSW's.

This year all forms must be current and up to date prior to this training. No recruiter will be asked or expected to make return trips to homes in order to complete new or updated forms. (this would not pertain to forms that are not completed or are completed incorrectly at an original recruitment visit.)

If a new or updated form is required after a family is recruited, it will have to wait until initial home visit, to be updated at that time.

I hope this gives you enough time to check with your health providers and get what you need. I understand that it's earlier than ever and may be a challenge, but hopefully health providers will be willing to work with us if you explain the need for an earlier recruiting timeframes.

Please direct further questions to Kim or myself.

Reminder

Just a quick reminder that the board report is due to me by Friday.

quote of the day!

I also know that Central Staff puts an extremely huge amount of time and energy into these trainings for us!Thanks - MB

Mini Management Meeting Reminder

Just a reminder, we have a mini management meeting on Wednesday, September 16th. We'll use the time to get everyone caught up to where we are at this point in the year.

Jackie, could you share a little bit about the new "Y" collaboration, as well as a current list of children with severe food concerns.

Carol and Linda, can you bring an IHP list of who, where and why ~that you've completed so far this year.

Michelle, would you bring a detailed IEP report so that we might all be aware of where the children with more severe disabilities are. If you could include also a list of those kids who don't have an IEP but have a diagnosis, such as the child with albinoism and the child with autism, etc...

Anything else

AWESOME!

Just wanted to say what an awesome job everyone did at Preservice and the various other trainings we've just finished up. I know how much hard work went into getting everything prepared and presented!

Carol, your presentation at IHV training for Northern staff went so smooth. You have really gotten that whole process down, providing staff with clear and concise directions as well as the support and examples they need.

Michelle, you showed so much confidence while presenting to Head Start for the first time. That's always a tough spot, being the "new kid on the block," especially when persenting to staff who have just been your peers, but you handled it with ease! Your powerpoints were clear and you explained the processes well. Next year you'll know all the answers!

Linda, what a blast this summer talking about the era of "peace and love" with you. You helped many a day fly by. During the "health moment" at preservice this year, you really knew your stuff. There was no hesitation in your voice, you presented confidently and explained things so well.

Jackie, "Setting the Table Tone" was a great hit with everyone! And though I wouldn't normally admit it, it was a lot of fun to participate in. Your Nutrition Preservice also Rocked! There was so much important information shared, you provided hands on "fun" activities and while they can be a tough group to present to, the food service workers seemed to really enjoy the training.

Preservice 2009

Well girls, it's that time of year again, just a few more days to get ready, then POW! It's officially the 2009-2010 school year. Pull out your head bands and peace signs, this year's training theme is gonna take us back for a little "Peace, Love & Learning"

I've scheduled our Mini-Management meetings for this year, and will send everyone a copy for a reminder. They are also listed here on our page in the right hand column.

The summer has passed quickly but for the most part everyone seems to have a more relaxed aura about them. Hoping no one is feeling too much pressure, if you are give me a yell, and I'll see if there is anything I can do to help. I'm sure the coming weeks will provide more stress as we hit them head on but as always I know we will raise up to meet the occasion.

Nothing else to report now, if you think of anything you want to discuss at our first Mini-Management meeting shoot me an email.

Jenine

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Last Minute Reminder

Mini Management Meeting Wednesday 9:00 AM

• Wrapping up the year.
• Final Home Visit Expectations
• Initial Home Visit Paperwork
• Year at a Glance - What's next?
• Other

Thank You!

Just wanted to express my appreciation to those who helped me out so much during Linda and Sharon's absences. I certainly couldn't have done it all without your help! You made the work load much easier.

Sharon and Linda,

welcome back!

you've definitely been missed!

And not just because of that pile of paperwork that seems to appear in your mailbox daily ;o)

Linda's Recovery

I spoke with Linda yesterday. Things are still going well for her. She's working on getting herself physically ready to return to work.

As of right now, her Doctor is looking at releasing her at her April 7 appointment.

I know I am definitely looking forward to her return, but want her to be 100% so Linda if you're reading this, Don't worry about the work, just worry about getting yourself physically ready, things will be fine until you return.

Sharon,

Our thoughts are with you, please know that we are here for you. Let us know if there is anything we can help you with.

Your Head Start Sisters

Reminders

• Mini Management Meeting for January 29th is cancelled due to absences
• Board Report due to Jenine on Friday, January 30th.

Central Staff Notes - January 20th

Just a few reminders from the last Central Staff Meeting:

New Background Check Procedure -
There is a new letter and form to be completed by each applicant at all interviews. The forms are numbered so will be kept by Terri and handed out on an as needed basis. They are also currently in short supply so be sure to give Terri advance notice before you require them.

• Review letter w/all candidates at end of interview.
• Stress that along with references we must now verify employment with prior employer.
• Have them complete the background check paperwork and sign the letter.
• Inform applicant that this is a new process, so we are not sure of the turn around date.
• We will let them know results as soon as we can.

Conversion and Community Engagement - Come to our next Central Staff Meeting on February 4th prepared to discuss a plan for gathering data for Conversion.

This data might include:

• Classes to be considered for conversion
• Who we would want to consider involving (community / parents)
• What other options or alternatives are out there for children who might have attended a classroom that is targeted for conversion.
• All considerations of a targeted area (needs of the targeted area's population)
• Costs considerations and facility renovations that need to be considered
• Types of technical assistance we might need to access.
• Think about a resonable time table.
• Any other considerations that would enable us to provide continuity of care.

January Reminders

• SS/FCSW Mtg Monday, January 26th
• Mini Management Mtg. Wednesday, January 28th
• Board Report Due