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ICS Head Start registration set for August 11-13

Registration for ICS Head Start will be held on Monday, August 11, through Wednesday, August 13, at Head Start Centers from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and until 2 p.m on Wednesday for returning and newly selected children.

Please arrive no later than 5 p.m. to allow time to complete required forms. Be prepared to stay. It takes at least 30 minutes or more to complete required registration forms. Your child should not be present for registration. Bring the following items to registration unless already submitted.

1. Copy of certified birth certificate for staff to review.

2. Original Immunization Form #121 from your local MS Health Dept.

3. Proof of yearly family income.

4. Head of household’s Social Security card - optional.

5. Child’s Social Security card - optional.

6. Proof of health and dental insurance, Medicaid or CHIP.

7. Child’s doctor and dentist - names, addresses and phone numbers.

8. Medical and dental exams and treatments completed during the summer.

9. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of two emergency contact persons .

10. Parents’ work place name and its physical address and phone number.

ICS Head Start classes will begin on Monday, August 18. Your child cannot attend classes until required paperwork is complete and necessary documents submitted. Do not try to send a child without registration paperwork on buses.

If you forgot to apply this spring for your pre-school age child, on-site application completion is available for children with birthdays typically from 09-02-03 through 09-01-04 having one year prior to kindergarten beginning the second day of registration, but parents with selected children will be seen first.

Children with diagnosed disabilities are encouraged to apply, and may even apply with three years prior to kindergarten on their third birthday. Children enrolled in the ICS Early Head Start Program may also apply for Head Start when the child reaches three years old.

Appointments may be made for children with birthdays 09-02-04 through 09-01-05 who have two years prior to kindergarten for the following work week.

At this time Tunica, Tallahatchie, Quitman and parts of Marshall and Panola counties do not have many children on their waiting lists.

Some blended partner programs with licensed daycare businesses still have openings in Lowndes County. If your child is participating in a blended partnership program with ICS, the local daycare or public Pre-K will announce registration dates and times. Above paperwork will be needed.

ICS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or disability.

ICS is an equal opportunity employer.

Holly Springs Intermediate student orientation

Holly Springs Intermediate School will hold its third grade/new student orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Holly Springs Intermediate School. Third grade students’ parents are encourage to attend. You will meet the principals, meet the teachers, get a uniform update, and discuss policies and procedures, federal programs, information and tour the school. Refreshments will be served.

Kids in the kitchen

Lorie Box, nutrition educator with the MSU Extension Service, conducted a Kids in the Kitchen workshop Friday, July 25, at the Extension office. The kids made bread in a bag, blueberry muffins and blueberry pancakes. They learned about the importance of whole wheat in foods and enjoyed a taste test at the conclusion of the class. Kids participating, pictured above (not in order) were Remy Collins, Meredith Collins, Jasmine Pegues, DeAnte’ Crutchfield, Maresha Richmond, Shaquanda Johnson, Dannica Kimbrough and Sharetta Kimbrough.

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