Globe Head Start

Globe Head Start still has a few openings for 3 and 4 year old children in the free pre-school program which begins on August 27.

Children from low income familes, foster children and children with disabilities may qualify. Children who are raised by their grandparents may also qualify.

Head Start provides Kindergarten readiness activities, as well as socialization experiences, nutritious meals and snacks.

For more information about the Head Start program call 425-9610.

School Readiness Roundup April 24

Globe and Miami parents can register their children and get information at a School Readiness Roundup on Tuesday, April 24. Register for Kindergarten, Head Start and Early Head Start, and get information from health and community services organizations.

The School Readiness Roundup is from 9:am until Noon on Tuesday, April 24, at Pinal Mountain Little League Park in Claypool.

Pre-Schoolers Sing at Miami Senior Center Today

Halloween Pre-Schoolers will be at the Miami Senior Center today (Monday) at 11:am to sing their school songs.

This is an annual event performed by the pre-schoolers from the Miami Bullion Plaza Head Start and Early Head Start school programs.

Lunch will be served at noon following the presentation.

Head Start Registration Going On Now

Local Head Start programs are now enrolling children for classes that begin this month. The program is free for low income families, and for children with special needs regardless of family income. Foster chidlren qualify, and children from families receiving SSI Disability or TANF also qualify. The programs also provide nutritious meals and snacks.

To enroll, families need to bring the child’s immunization record, birth certificate and proof of income to any Head Start Center.

Head Start programs are located in Globe, Miami, Payson, Superior and Winkelman.

For more information call 425-9610 in Globe or 473-3640 in Miami.

Head Start & RIF Event October 19

The public is invited to Globe Head Start’s Open House and Reading is Fundamental Event next Tuesday (October 19). It’s from 10 to 11:am and 2 to 3:pm at the Head Start building in Globe.

This year the preschool is honoring Cecilia Gonzales, Kate Deitch and Esther Miller for their support of Head Start and Globe’s children.

At the Reading is Fundamental event, adult volunteers will read books to the children and each child will select a book to take home.