POLICY:
NOCAC Head Start staff will send classroom newsletters each month through Class Dojo to provide families with ongoing information about the classroom, center, and program.
PROCEDURES:
- NOCAC engages parents and family members by creating classroom newsletters that discuss the following.
- Name of class, teacher, and month
- Transportation Lessons
- Safety Lesson
- Important Dates/Reminders
- What is happening in the classroom
- Reminders
- Staff will model proper grammar, vocabulary, and language throughout the newsletter.
- A paper copy of the newsletters will be sent home in the family’s primary language per the family’s request. Otherwise, post on Class Dojo.
- For Dual Language Learner families, newsletters will be English on one in side and Spanish on the other side.
- Newsletters are due to the Classroom Coach and Mentors by the dates listed on the staff calendar
- Staff can use their own template or Canva.com.
Forms and Additional Guidance:
This policy complies with the following |
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Head Start Program Performance Standard: | 1302.33 | |
ODJFS Child Care Manual: | ||
CACFP Regulation: | ||
Caring for Our Children: | ||
Other Sources: |
Effective Date: | 8/7/17 | Reviewed Date: | 8/23/22 | ||
Approved By Policy Council: | 8/7/17 | Revision Approved By Policy Council: |