August 2020

Delta Family Center - Weekly Notes and News

Delta County Schools & Delta Family Center Restart Plan


Hello Delta Family Center Families!


We are very excited to start another year of school here at Delta Family Center. All of our programs, including the BELA Preschool, Backpack Program and Family Resource Center, are gearing up to best serve all families in Delta County.


Delta County School District's Restart Plan was released August 6, 2020 and is viewable through the link above or by visiting www.deltaschools.com. Delta Family Center is implementing a variety of precautions to promote the health and safety of our students and families. We take this commitment very seriously and want to share a few additional precautions that BELA Preschool will be doing in addition to the School District's plan. Please click on the icon below to review all preschool specific adjustments that will take effect this year. If you have questions or concerns regarding any of the Restart Plan, please contact us at (970)874-9517.


We are so happy to see you all soon! We will continue to work towards wonderful learning opportunities for your child as we keep every family's health and safety at the heart of all we do. During this time of change and adjustment, procedures will look different. We rely on your cooperation and flexibility to help bring every educational opportunity possible to your family. These procedures may change based on recommendations from the local health department and as conditions warrant. We look forward to a great start to our 2020-2021 school year. See you soon!


Angela Fedler, Executive Director Delta Family Center, Early Childhood Coordinator DCSD

Lisa Mock, Assistant Director, Grants Coordinator Delta Family Center

BELA Preschool Supplemental Guide - 2020
DCSD Preschool & Kindergarten Registration Portal

If you are NOT currently a BELA Student and your child will be 3, 4 or 5 years old prior to Sept. 1st of the current school year, you are invited to register online and read below for Preschool & Kindergarten registration information!

Kindergarten and Preschool Online/Virtual Registration Information

If you are a current BELA student, you should have received a letter to update your Powerschool details. BELA students who did not turn in your intent to return from last spring, please call our main office at 874-9517.


NEW Students for 2020-2021 School Year:
1. Please visit http://www.deltaschools.com/registration.php to begin the registration process.

2. Call Delta Family Center at 874-9517 to give us an email address for us to send you the registration packet.

3. PRESCHOOL ONLY must provide copies of the following for your packet to complete:


  • Birth Certificate

  • Immunization Record

  • Proof of Residency (Utility Bill, Bank Correspondence, etc)

  • Current Physical

  • Copy of current W2's/Last Year's filed taxes



4. Please submit packet and all documentation listed above via:

  • Fax (970)874-5609
  • Mail to DFC, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta, CO 81416
  • Drop off in person at the same address above


5. Preschool parents will receive a phone interview from DFC/BELA administration once ALL paperwork is complete.


Additional Details:
  • Kindergarten Eligibility: Must be 5 years old by September 1st of upcoming school year

  • Kindergarteners will be asked to submit the following information to their assigned school:

    • Birth Certificate

    • Immunization Record

    • Proof of Residency (Utility Bill, Bank Correspondence, etc)

    • Current Physical

  • Preschool Eligibility: Must be 3 years old by September 1st of upcoming school year (2 1/2 for Delta Transition Class only.

BELA Preschool Parent Handbook Video

Please watch the video and electronically sign at the end of the form, we will add this component to your child's registration process. We will contact you if we still require additional forms or paperwork. Thank you again for your time.

Click Here for our Delta Family Center YouTube Channel

We are excited to bring you an assortment of videos designed to enhance your preschoolers at-home learning! New videos will be posted weekly on Thursdays after 3:00pm. Please subscribe to catch our most recent videos!

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Backpack Program Update

Greetings from the Backpack Program! We have missed seeing you all and hope you had a wonderful summer full of playing & reading.


We are excited to announce that our Backpack Factory will soon have a new home! We will still be housed here in Delta within the Delta Family Center, but will be relocating to the north end of the building, with an outside entrance next to A Kidz Clinic and diagonal from Cleland Park.


This move provides us a chance to better serve our families by having an exterior entrance for easy exchanges and a wonderful new space. However, this means that we will be postponing our first boxes going out for this school year. As remodeling and construction are completed and we are able to settle in, we will let you know when exchanges are set to resume.


We can't wait to start exchanging boxes again soon! Thank you for your patience and keep talking, reading and PLAYING everyday!

Delta Family Center Family Resource Center

Our Family Advocates are ready and working at the Delta Family Center main office and can be reached during normal operating hours. If you or your family have been directly impacted by the the COVID-19 pandemic, we may have financial resources to help. Please stay tuned to our page on Facebook and Weekly Notes and News for updates and information. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please call us at 874-9517 M-F from 7:30am-4pm.

Parents As Teachers

If you or someone you know who has a child aged 0-5 and is interested in a phenomenal parenting partnership program, look no further than Parents As Teachers. PAT is an evidence-based home visiting model that promotes early development, learning and health of young children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. (https://parentsasteachers.org/what-we-do)


Delta Family Center Resource Office has openings for YOU to start this journey TODAY! Call us to find out more information 874-9517 or email us at dfc@deltaschools.com

Delta Family Center

The Delta Family Center has been serving families since 1992 and is comprised of: The Backpack Program, The Backpack Early Learning Academy (BELA Preschool), and The Family Resource Center. The Backpack Program is FREE and open to all 3-5 year olds in Delta County. The BELA Preschool has locations in Delta, Hotchkiss, Paonia and Cedaredge, with a partner preschool in Crawford. The Family Resource Center provides numerous child and adult activities through a variety of services. Please call us for more information. (970)874-9517