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July 2022
Imagination Library eNews
Information and resources for Imagination Library families
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As of June 2022, 📚 953,629 books have been delivered to more than 26,636 children in Erie County.💯💰100% of Imagination Library program funds are raised by support to United Way of Erie County. Learn More and register an Erie County child under the age of 5 in your life: UnitedWayErie.org/Imagination
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Do you know someone who may want to register a child for United Way's Imagination Library in Erie County?
It's simple! Forward this newsletter or share this link.
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Kindergarten Registration 2022 |
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Kindergarten registration is happening now! School districts across Erie County are beginning to register incoming kindergarten students. United Way of Erie County publishes a kindergarten registration flyer every year that lists important registration details for each school district. Keep an eye on our Kindergarten Registration page for 2022 updated registration details or reach out to your school district directly.
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School Vaccination Requirements |
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This handy guide will help ensure your student has the right vaccines in time to start kindergarten this fall!
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Four doses of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis
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Four doses of polio
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Two doses of measles, mumps and rebella
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Three doses of hepatitus B
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Two doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
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Imagination Library Book Spotlight |
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The Three Little Pigs
Classic Fairy Tale
Three little pigs set out to make their fortunes.
The first pig builds a house of straw.
When he refuses to let the big bad wolf inside, he blows the house down and the first little pig flees to his brother's house made of sticks.
When both pigs deny the wolf once more, he blows their house down.
The two pigs scurry to the brick house their brother built, which try as he might, the wolf can't seem to blow down and he leaves the pigs alone once and for all.
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Keep Your Family Going This Month! |
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Move and Learn
Movement and learning go hand in hand! Use movement activities to engage your kiddo in math and literacy skills inside or out! Learn more
The Green Hour
Rediscover nature with the green hour--one hour per day of time spent outside exploring nature. The Green Hour website shares weekly activities for families to get everyone outside exploring nature. Studies show outdoor time helps children grow lean and strong, enhances imaginations and attention spans, decreases aggression and boosts classroom performance. Learn more
Gardening with Kids: How it Affects Your Child's Brain, Body and Soul
Gardening is an important tool parents can use to encourage little ones to eat a healthy and balanced diet. Planting a garden can be whatever size works for your family. In addition to healthy eating, gardening positively affects growing children brains, bodies and souls. Our friends over at PBS Parents share how exactly gardening affects us. Learn more
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Take a moment to plan which events may fit into your family schedule.
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This resource from United Way's Raising Readers shares ways to keep your kiddo learning during the summer months!
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Quality Early Care and Education Help is Available! |
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Erie’s Future Fund wants more children to be prepared for success in kindergarten and life. The Fund provides scholarships to children from low-income families to attend a high-quality early childhood education program within Erie County.
Through the federal Head Start program, Child Development Centers offers a free, full-day preschool program to 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children that includes breakfast, lunch, snack, and transportation at select locations. Families can learn more about the Head Start program by calling 814-480-9505 or beginning their enrollment online at www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now.
If your family resides in Erie County, has an annual income at or below 185 percent of the poverty level and have a child who will be attending kindergarten in one or two years, your child may be eligible for these scholarships! Learn more about quality early care here.
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Erie Family Center's Diaper Depot |
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Thanks to support from United Way of Erie County, the Erie Family Center's Diaper Depot is now countywide and expanding! Be sure to check out the Erie Family Center for complete information on upcoming Diaper Depot distribution events. Learn more
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Join our K Ready Erie community! |
United Way has launched a Facebook group dedicated to informing Imagination Library and Raising Readers families about free resources and events in Erie County that will have your child ready for each school year! K Ready Erie
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Erie Summer Bucket list can be found here.
Great information, resources, reading guides and tips are shared on the Imagination Library for Erie County Facebook page.
Be sure to Like and Follow the page to stay up to date and informed!
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Help is one call away.
Please remember to dial United Way's 211 helpline when you need help or face times of uncertainty. A trained operator will connect you with information about financial assistance, counseling, food/clothing/shelter, health services, substance abuse and much more! It's always free and confidential.
You can also text your zip code to 898-211 to be helped by 211.
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If you are not receiving books, or have a specific question about the Imagination Library please contact Joanna Peters via email or phone (814) 456-2937 ext. 233.
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