Head Start

Welcome the Kickapoo Head Start Program!

WELCOME TO THE KICKAPOO HEAD START PROGRAM!!!!

Head Start Class of 2010

2010 Head Start Graduation. Good Luck.

On May 14th around 10:00 A.M. 18 bright young faces lit up the GEC Convention Center to get there Head Start Diplomas. Around 300 hundred parents family and friends gathered to share in the moment and to congratulate the youngster on there educational journey.

Announcment:

HEAD START GRADUATION!

Families should start getting ready for the Head Start graduation, Friday, May 14, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at the Golden Eagle Casino entertainment center. Golden Eagle casino is donating use of the facility and refreshments and the Sac & Fox and Prairie Band Pottawatomi Tribes have made monetary donations to help defray graduation expenses.

2010 Head Start Graduates: Jodi Andrews, Salaya Bryant, Donnie Carroll, Ashton Dawley, Kaleona Frakes, Joci Grier, Taytum Hooper, Rayson (Sonny) Johnson, Serenity Keo, Zaid Keo, Lanie Koelliker, Zane Masqua, Taylinn Simon, Memphis Wahwashsuck, Trajan Wahwahsuck, Mariella Wakole, Shiannah (PoThaKwe) Washburn, and Daymien Wheaton.

HEAD START TRIKE-A-THON

Kickapoo Head Start will sponsor a Trike-A-Thon in support of St. Jude Children's Hospital. Trike-A-Thon week kicks off on Monday, April 26, 2010 for a fun, week-long curriculum that teaches children riding-toy safety lessons through a series of interactive stories while raising money for St. Jude. On Thursday, April 29, the children will practice the rules they learned with a Trike-A-Thon event at the new Head Start building. Each class will have their own event with the morning class Trike-A-Thon starting at 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon event starting at 1:00 p.m.

Please help with sponsorship and come support the children with their Trike-A-Thon event. While our children will learn bike safety and have fun, the best reward for participating is knowing you have made a difference in the life of children suffering from cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The Head Start students with your sponsorship are making it possible for St. Jude to treat patients regardless of a family's ability to pay. To learn more about St. Jude, visit www.stjude.org.

Kickapoo Head Start is excited to announce expanded program services for pregnant mothers and children birth to four years of age and is currently accepting applications for these programs.

Early Head Start (EHS)

Kickapoo Head Start recently received federal funds for an Early Head Start program which provides in-home services to pregnant mothers, newborns, and children through age three. Evidence-based research demonstrates that intervention through high-quality programs enhances children’s development during their formative years. EHS enables parents to be better caretakers and teachers to their children. Early Head Start staff will be certified in Parents as Teachers, and will use appropriate curriculum throughout their home visits. The Child and Family Advocate will use family play time, developmental screenings and a resource network to help parents understand the critical importance of education in the early years during individualized home visits. Each home visit provides opportunities for EHS staff to assist parents with helping their child have the best possible start in life.

Head Start

Kickapoo Head Start is currently serving three and four year olds in a center based setting. All year the children have patiently watched the construction of their new school and playground located in Powhattan. After what seemed to be a very long wait, the children started class in their new building on March 15, 2010. The new building has two classrooms, both equipped with Smart Boards. At this time, there is a morning and afternoon session. Starting the 2010-2011 school year in August, the children will attend school for a full day, Monday through Thursday.

The Kickapoo Head Start staff encourages anyone who is pregnant, has a child up to four years old and lives on the Kickapoo Reservation, Powhattan or Horton to call 474-3231 to obtain an application for either program. Applications are also available at the Kickapoo Tribal Office, Kickapoo Health Center, Kickapoo Social Services, Kickapoo Child Care Office.

Casey Gormley- Director.

casey.gormley@ktik-nsn.gov

Kay Wisner - Early Head Start, Family & Child Advocate

.kay.wisner@ktik-nsn.gov

Georga Wakole- Nutrition Provider.

georga.wakole@ktik-nsn.gov

Jonnah McKinney- Para-Professional.

jonnah.mckinney@ktik-nsn.gov

Kristina Stone- Bus Monitor/ Para-Professional.

kristina.stone@ktik-nsn.gov

Thomas Janis- Bus Drive/ Custodian.

thomas.janis@ktik-nsn.gov