Lower Elwha Head Start

Lower Elwha Head Start                  A parent-run cooperative preschool affiliated with Peninsula College's Family Life Education Program.   Program Philosophy The Lower Elwha people recognize children as their nations most valuable resource. The Lower Elwha Head Start staff provides comprehensive services from pregnancy through kindergarten transition and an emphasizes Kindergarten readiness, through the program. We strive to create and nurture a beautiful and caring experience of success for children, families, and staff exceeding the national goal of Head Start through Community Partnerships. We are committed to treat all children and parents with the same degree of sensitivity, respect, compassion, common sense, and intellectual honesty that we would provide for loved ones in our own family and that we expect ourselves. Services and Mission Coordinate a range of individualized services for children and their families. Provide and utilize health and nutrition education, social services, mental health, disability, and parent involvement services. Engage the family as well as the entire community. Establish standards that demand excellence and build a solid foundation for life-long learning, workplace skills, and citizenship. Evaluate program and policy effectiveness. Assist persons with disabilities by providing individualized support and services. Create a caring workplace that fosters teamwork and personal and professional growth. Listen to those we serve in order to improve our operations and adapt to changing needs. Forge partnerships to improve our services. Value each employee's contribution to achieving this mission. Class Times Tuesday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. What you need to enroll Birth Certificate Income Verification  Social Security Card Tribal Enrollment Number Medical Care Information For enrollment information contact Tonya Ritchie Parent Involvment Director - Tonya Ritchie - Ext: 157 Education Disabilities Manages - Rosemary NewDay - Ext: 160 Mental Health Manager - Deanna Picard - (360) 452-2587 Kweyensens Class Teacher - Barry Pennington - Ext: 160 Ravens Class Teacher - Sara Lawrence - Ext: 160 Bears Class Teacher - Joni Francis - Ext: 160 Bus Drivers / Teacher Assistants - Ext: 160 Bus Aides Custodian Cook Code of Conduct To respect and promote the unique identity of each child's family and refrain from sterotyping on basis of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability. To follow program confidentiality policies regarding information about children, families, and other staff members. To ensure no child will be left alone or unsupervised while under our care. To use positive methods of child guidance and will not engage in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse, or humiliation.  Every staff, consultant, and volunteer agrees to adhere to the following: The Head Start / Early Head Start staff recognize that, as parents, you are the first and most important teachers of your children. Parent participation in the classroom is encouraged. We welcome your involvement in Head Start activities and will work as partners with you to help your child progress. Parent education and support are available to enrolled families. Peninsula College credit is available for some parent education classes and continuing education is encouraged.            Location    Lower Elwha Head Start Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation 463 Stratton Road Port Angeles, WA 98363   For more information Tonya Ritchie Director Phone: (360) 452-8471   Ext:157    Jessica Wright Enrollment Specialist/FCPM Phone: (360) 452-2587 Rosemary NewDay Education/Disabilities Manager Phone: (360) 452-2587       Family Life Education Co-op Preschools Peninsula Pre-Three Cooperative Crescent Cooperative Preschool Forks Basic Beginnings Learning Center Port Townsend Playschool More Parent Programs Peninsula College Educare Center First Step Family Support Center updated by cbrowne 2010-09-06