Birth to 5 Community Coalition News

July 2023

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Back to School Fair / Feria Anual de Regreso a la Escuela

Back to School Fair / Feria Anual de Regreso a la Escuela

Back to School Fair

Preparing students from low-income households in DuPage County for a successful new school year!


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023

11:00AM - 6:00PM

DUPAGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

2015 MANCHESTER ROAD, WHEATON


  • Participants will drive thru to receive backpacks and school supplies.
  • Online pre-registration is required at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org


Additionally, DUPAGE COUNTY DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES is hosting a special dental clinic for BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR PARTICIPANTS. Please call 630-682-7400 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

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Feria Anual de Regreso a la Escuela

¡Preparando a estudiantes de hogares de bajos ingresos en el Condado de DuPage para un exitoso año nuevo escolar!


MIÉRCOLES, 9 DE AGOSTO, DEL 2023

11 :00 AM – 6:00 PM

DUPAGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

2015 MANCHESTER ROAD, WHEATON


  • Los participantes conducirán y se mantendrán en su auto para recibir los útiles escolares.
  • Registro previo es necesario para participar. Regístrese en catholiccharitiesjoliet.org


SERVICIOS DE SALUD DENTAL DEL CONDADO DE DUPAGE OFRECERÁ UNA CLÍNICA ESPECIAL DE SERVICIOS DENTALES PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES DE LA FERIA DE REGRESO A LA ESCUELA. ¡RESERVE SU LUGAR LLAMANDO AT 630-682-7400!

Back to School Fair / Feria Anual de Regreso a la Escuela
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Summer Fun Activities for July

As a parent finding summer activities to keep our children engaged can be challenging. Well look no further!!! The website Messy Little Monster is one great resource that has so many fun ideas and activities for you and your children all year round! Take a peek at the art, craft and activity ideas for children of all ages.
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DuPage Children's Museum: Adaptive Play Time

DuPage Children's Museum: Adaptive Play Time

Did you know that the DuPage Children’s Museum is dedicated to being an accessible, inclusive environment for children to thrive through extraordinary learning experiences. Adaptive Play Time provides a modified environment for play and learning for children and their caregivers.This program is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.


  • Pre-registration is required.
  • Attendance is limited.
  • Some exhibits may be closed. DCM reserves the right to close exhibits as needed for the safety of our guests.
  • The Adaptive Play Time schedule is subject to change.
  • Upcoming dates: Sunday from 5:30-7 (June 11th ,July 16th, August 13th)


Take a look here to access more information and see what other opportunities are available.

DuPage Children's Museum: Adaptive Play Time
Metropolitan Family Services DuPage provides Birth to Five programing for families

Metropolitan Family Services DuPage provides Birth to Five programing for families

Did you know that Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, one of our partners, provides Birth to 5 programming to children and families across our community? Programs promote academic achievement and social and emotional development among children, youth and families to foster success in life. Helping parents, especially younger parents, prepare for the challenges of parenting ensures that children are cared for, nurtured and experience a future of promise and opportunity. Below is some information offered to DuPage County residents.


DuPage County Early Learning Centers


Multiple Locations
Pregnant Moms – Children 5 Years of Age
Serving 33 communities, including Wheaton, Elmhurst, Naperville and Woodridge
630-784-4801


Eligibility Requirements
Metropolitan Family Services requires that families must be within the federal poverty income guidelines and the parents are employed or attending school. Children of all abilities, disabilities are welcome.


Application Process
The following must be provided to complete enrollment in the early learning programs:

  • proof of address
  • current income
  • insurance/medical card
  • 3 emergency contact persons
  • child’s original birth certificate
  • immunization record
  • child's doctor (name, address and phone number)


For more information regarding Early Childhood programs/education and services please see flyer above.

Metropolitan Family Services DuPage provides Birth to Five programing for families

READY ROSIE ....I CAN DO IT ALL BY MYSELF!

As your child grows and develops, encourage him/her to play an active role in getting ready for the day. Let your child attempt getting dressed and putting on some clothing (socks, shoes, pants, jacket etc) alone with your encouragement and support. Help your child feel confident and competent by taking on some of these tasks independently.


Click here or below for video link of I CAN DO IT ALL BY MYSELF

INCREASING SELF CARE SKILLS ...during the summer months!

Self care skills are the everyday tasks undertaken so children are ready to participate in life activities (including dressing, eating, cleaning teeth). While we as parents typically support our children with these tasks, starting at a young age to help grow their independent skills is important. Self care skills are just one of the first ways that children develop the ability to plan and sequence routines/tasks, to organize the necessary materials needed for routines/tasks, and to develop the refined physical control required to carry out daily tasks.

INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING

CCSD93 Summer Grab-& Go Meal Pickup

CCSD93 Summer Grab-& Go Meal Pickup

To support families who may be experiencing food insecurity, CCSD93 will host a Summer Grab-&-Go Meal Pickup program during the summer of 2023 at Western Trails Elementary School and Quail Run Court in Carol Stream.


School buses will be parked on the premises with free meals available for CCSD93 students only as follow:

Mondays & Wednesdays
June 5 - July 26
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday pickup includes lunches for Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday pickup includes lunches for Wednesday, Thursday & Friday


The week of July 4 may have adjusted pickup days, please check back here closer to that week for more information

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Para apoyar a las familias que pueden estar experimentando inseguridad alimentaria, CCSD93 organizará un programa de recogida de comida Grab-&-Go de verano durante el verano de 2023 en la escuela primaria Western Trails y Quail Run Court en Carol Stream.


Los autobuses escolares estarán estacionados en las instalaciones con comidas gratuitas disponibles para los estudiantes de CCSD93 solo de la siguiente manera:

lunes y miércoles
5 de junio - 26 de julio
11:00 a. m. - 1:00 p. m.
La recogida del lunes incluye almuerzos para los lunes y martes
La recogida del miércoles incluye almuerzos para los miércoles, jueves y viernes


La semana del 4 de julio puede tener días de recolección ajustados, vuelva a consultar aquí más cerca de esa semana para obtener más información

CCSD93 Summer Grab-& Go Meal Pickup
Sensory Garden Playground

Sensory Garden Playground

Are you looking for something fun this summer? Well, the Sensory Garden may be what you and your family are looking for.


The Sensory Garden Playground is a combination of sensory-integrated playground equipment and amenities along with gardening areas. The playground is a playground without limits; without boundaries; that makes play possible for all.

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Have A Child Between The Ages of 2 and 5?

Have A Child Between The Ages of 2 and 5?

Please contact the CCSD93's Early Childhood Center (630-307-3750) at any time to discuss how we can work together to support your children and your family.

We can:

  • monitor your infant or toddler’s growth and development in your own home

  • answer your questions about available birth to 3 screenings and 3 to 5 year old preschool screenings

  • answer questions about development and available resources

  • share upcoming coalition events and support groups

Have A Child Between The Ages of 2 and 5?
READY ROSIE ...FREE Subscription!

READY ROSIE ...FREE Subscription!

YOU are your child's first teacher, so CCSD93 Birth to 5 Community Coalition is pleased to provide you with a FREE subscription to ReadyRosie. ReadyRosie is a family engagement and early learning on-line resource that emails daily activities to you. The activities are simple, take about two minutes, and help prepare children for success in school.

READY ROSIE ...FREE Subscription!

What is the CCSD93 Birth to 5 Community Coalition?

As a Birth to 5 Community Coalition, Community Consolidated School District 93 (CCSD93) , in partnership with many community agencies and businesses, strive to work with children and families from birth to five to improve each child's school readiness. We focus on the needs of the “whole child”. To that end, our coalition partners work together to identify the supports and services available in our community that speak to a child’s needs or the needs as a family. Priority is given to families who may experience barriers related to language, income level, limited or low level literacy skills, limited access to transportation, or unfamiliarity with processes related to accessing social/community services. I


If you would like to learn more about the Coalition or our outreach events, please feel free to call us, visit our website, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.


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