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Welcome to the Reach-Up Head Start blog! Here you will find information about our programs, stories from our staff and families, mental health resources, news and event information, our virtual wellness room, and more.

February 2024 Issue of The Whistler

February Is The Month of Love What better way to show love than to take care of our own hearts!

Staff Stories – Ana: Lead Teacher

Ana Chavana joined the Reach-Up team in 2022 as a Preschool Teacher. Prior to joining our team, Ana returned to school to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.…

Staff Stories – Katelyn: Early Head Start Teacher

Katelyn Maday has been a teacher at Reach-Up since 2019, where she has spent time as both a Head Start Teacher and Early Head Start Teacher. Prior to joining our…

December 2023 Issue of The Whistler

Why is it important to celebrate? As we enter into December and the end of 2023 we find ourselves with lots of reasons to celebrate! Whatever holiday(s) you may be…

Family Stories – Timothy & Bethany

Timothy & Bethany have been part of the Reach-Up Head Start program for more than ten years now. Although they only have one child in the program full-time right now,…

October 2023 Issue of The Whistler

October is Head Start Awareness Month We are so thankful to the families that trust us at Reach-Up each and every day with the care of your children. Head Start…

September 2023 Issue of The Whistler

What is with all these Air Quality Alerts? You may have heard of Air Quality Alerts several times this summer as Canada has been battling a historic number of devastating…

August 2023 Issue of The Whistler

August is BACK TO SCHOOL! Reach-Up welcomes all kids, families and staff to the 2023-2024 school year! Helpful Tips for Starting the School Year 1. Even if your child has…