Monthly Report

December 2009

The ECMH Committee is promoting 2 spring sessions of the successful Tuning in to Kids program, sponsored by SCASD and facilitated by Connie Schulz.

Distribution is underway of the Pre-K Calendar, and planning has begun for the 2010-11 calendar. Sponsor solicitation letters will be mailed this week.
Smart Start has received funds to update the Babies Rock with Books booklet.
Display cases filled with our publications are being delivered to local doctors’ offices.
Collaboration with The Fathering Initiative on a Parent Pledge template is underway.

We will hear from the Regional Key by the end of the month regarding our Transition Grant application, which will determine many of our upcoming activities.
Countdown to Kindergarten flyer is available, and invitations have been mailed to potential participating schools and agencies.
Planning is in the works for school-specific Transition Booklets for incoming kindergarteners and their families.

Ann Walker will be presenting on Advocacy to the Board of Directors at the next meeting.
Eileen will be calling a meeting to discuss the future direction of this committee.

Fall/Winter SS-CC newsletter is now available for download.
Countdown to Kindergarten will be held at Nittany Mall (JC Penney courtyard) Saturday, February 6, 10:00 – 2:00 (contact Kelly Johnson, 238-02331, Kelly@smartstartcc.org)
Early Years are Learning Years Childcare Provider Conference, Penn Stater, Saturday, January 23 (contact Beth Van Horn, bev1@psu.edu)
Focus on Strong Families Conference, Mount Nittany Middle School, Saturday, February 27 (contact Donna Ricketts, dmr13@scasd.org)