On Wednesday, March 3, Rose Sigmund was recognized as the Kansas nominee for the Region VII Tom Mayer Award of Excellence.  This award was initiated to recognize outstanding contributions in the world of Head Start.  The recipient should have demonstrated flexibility within their career and have had a variety of experiences with Head Start.  Nominations are supported by letters from a Head Start director, a Head Start staff member, a Head Start parent, and a community member.

 

Did you know that and estimated 51 million school hours per year are lost due to dental-related illness?  Poor oral health has been linked to decreased school performance, poor social relationships, and less success later in life.  Head Start and Early Head Start provide dental screenings for every child and strive to provide learning experiences necessary to succeed in school.

On Thursday, January 14, KHSA recognized Kansas and Region VII award winners at the APM meeting.  Winners joined member program representatives for a banquet lunch and awards ceremony.  Seven awards were presented.