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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.

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…

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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…

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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…

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July 2023 Issue of The Whistler

Happy Birthday, America! In honor of America’s birthday, let’s play a little trivia: 1. On what date is Independence Day celebrated? 2. Where was the first celebration of Independence day…

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June 2023 Issue of The Whistler

June is a Month for Celebration! The month of June is dedicated to celebrate the end of slavery in the US on June 19, 1865, known as Juneteenth. This month…

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May 2023 Issue of The Whistler

May is MENTAL HEALTH Awareness Month DID YOU KNOW…Reach-Up has four, full-time mental health professionals on staff? What We Offer A listening ear, free of judgment Conscious Discipline & Circle…

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April 2023 Issue of The Whistler

APRIL IS EARTH MONTH April is a month to raise environmental awareness. Did you know many researchers agree that children who play outside are happier, better at paying attention and…

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March 2023 Edition of The Whistler

How to Feed Your Child When They’re Sick Focus on Fluids <12 months: 20-24 oz breastmilk or formula 1-3 years: 4 cups or 32 oz. 4-8 years: 5 cups or…

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February 2023 Edition of The Whistler

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH While celebrating all things love this month, February also reminds us to take care of our hearts. The annual celebration began in 1963 to encourage…

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May 2022 Edition of The Whistler

MAY IS NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Mental Health Month gives all of us a valuable opportunity to celebrate the tremendous strides this Nation has made in promoting mental health…

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