Information - United Way of Elgin
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Information - United Way of Elgin
y Pla Talk a Re d Do Wr i te Kindergarten Registration Information All parents/legal guardians of children who will be five years of age on or before September 1, are encouraged to register their children for kindergarten. Early registration begins as early as March 1 for some schools. Check with your local school district for your kindergarten registration information. In most cases, the parent/legal guardian will need to bring the following for kindergarten registration: • Child’s official birth certificate (with raised seal) • Proof of residency (required for all registrants) – copy of signed mortgage, contract to build or lease agreement showing the owner/ resident’s name and address OR TWO of the following items: – Utility bills which have the name and address of the resident – Valid driver’s license – Voter registration card – State medical card – Notarized affidavit of residency from the parent or person with whom the child is residing, affirming that the child eats and sleeps at the residence. All students entering Kindergarten must provide documentation of a current physical examination and immunizations PRIOR to STARTING school AND proof of an eye AND dental exam. You do not need proof of a physical, eye or dental exam to register your child. It is recommended that you schedule appointments for your child’s kindergarten physical, eye and dental exam by April! Students who do not have physical, eye and dental exams by the first day of school will NOT be allowed to attend school. Kindergarten Readiness Web Sites • Activities and information for parents; The Kindergarten Survival Handbook: www.parent-education.com • The four C’s; The first basic social skills: www.scholastic.com/earlylearner • Kindergarten milestones and skill builders by subject: www.familyeducation.com • Getting School Ready! Guide (available in several languages, including: Spanish and Chinese). This brochure provides tips to help schools prepare for new incoming kindergartens and their families: www.earlylearning.org • Born Learning; a guide that helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning: www.bornlearning.org Local Libraries y Pla Talk a Re d Do Wr i te Our local libraries circulate books, magazines, videos, DVD's, compact disks, toys and kits, books on tape, large print books, CD-ROMs, and other materials. Many provide programs for children 6 months and older. Gail Borden Public Library www.gailborden.info Poplar Creek Public Library www.poplarcreek.lib.il.us Main Location 270 North Grove Avenue Elgin, Illinois 60120 847-742-2411 Main Library 1405 S. Park Avenue Streamwood, IL 60107 630-837-6800 Rakow Branch 2751 W. Bowes Road Elgin, IL 60124 847-531-7271 Sonya Crawshaw Branch 4300 Audrey Lane Hanover Park, IL 60133 630-837-6800 Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library 109 South State Street Hampshire, IL 60140 847-683-4490 www.ellajohnsonlibrary.org Algonquin Area Public Library Bartlett Public Library 800 S. Bartlett Road Bartlett, IL 60103 630-837-2855 www.bartlett.lib.il.us Branch Library 115 Eastgate Drive Algonquin, IL 60102 847-658-4343 www.aapld.org Main Library 2600 Harnish Drive Algonquin, IL 60102 847-458-6060 St. Charles Public Library One South 6th Avenue St. Charles, IL 60174 630-584-0076 www.stcharleslibrary.org Fox River Valley Public Library www.dundeelibrary.info Dundee Library 555 Barrington Avenue East Dundee, IL 60118 847-428-3661 Randall Oaks Branch 500 N. Randall Road West Dundee, IL 60118 847-428-3661 y Pla Talk a Re d Do Wr Parent Resources i te For school physical, eye and dental exams. Aunt Martha's - Carpentersville Community Health Center - Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health Provides medical, dental and mental health services for children and adults. Health Care services include: sick care, routine check-ups for well children, lead and health screenings, immunizations, school and sports physicals, serving both insured and uninsured individuals. Visit www. auntmarthas.org for full information. 3003 Wakefield Drive Carpentersville, IL 60110 – (847) 851-8600 Greater Elgin Family Care Center Provides quality, affordable, health care services including pediatrics, family practice, psychiatry, WIC, obstetrics/ gynecology, dental care and health care benefits enrollment. School-based services are also provided at numerous area schools. Visit www.gefcc.org for full information. Summit Health Center Slade Health Center 370 Summit Street 901 Center Street Elgin IL 60120 Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 608-1344 (847) 608-1344 Seneca Health Center Streamwood Community 450 Dundee Avenue Health Center Elgin IL 60120 135 E. Irving Park Road Streamwood, IL 60107 (847) (847) 608-1344 608-1344 VNA Health Center Provides quality health care services to everyone. Accepts Medicaid/All Kids, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Harmony and most PPOs. Visit www.vnafoxvalley.org for full information. 620 Wing Street 801 Villa Street Elgin, IL 60123 Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 717-6455 (847) 717-6455 Well Child Center Provides dental services to youth between the ages of 1 to 18 years old who are either underinsured or uninsured, promoting good oral and preventive healthcare as a way of life. Visit www.wellchildcenter.org for full information. 620 Wing Street Elgin, IL 60123 – (847) 741-7370 Eye Q Optique Private provider that accepts Medicaid and All Kids. Those on Medicaid are eligible to receive an eye examination and a pair of eyeglasses at no charge to the patient. Visit www. eyeqoptique.com for full information. 722 S. Buffalo Grove Road Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 – (847) 947-8875 Sullivan-Ostoich Vision Center Eye exams are covered by Medicaid/All Kids. Glasses are not covered. Visit www.ostoicheye.com for full information. 1415 Palatine Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 – (847) 776-8900 Lossman Eye Care Associates Eye exams are covered by Medicaid/All Kids. Glasses are available. Visit www.lossmaneyecare.com for full information. 96 N. Kennedy Drive Carpentersville, IL 60110 – (847) 428-4884 Child Care Assistance YWCA CCR&R Finding quality, convenient and affordable child care is not an easy job. The YWCA assists parents and caretakers in their search for child care and preschools through referrals, individual counseling and provider workshops. 630. 790.6600 [email protected] Developmental Screenings All children develop in unique ways and at different rates. Screenings are a fun and comfortable way to learn how a child is developing, and to address developmental questions parents and caregivers may have. Call your local school district to learn more about developmental screenings in your area. School District U-46 For developmental screenings (847) 888-5000 X 6094 District 300 deLacey Family Education Center Provides developmental screenings for birth through age 5 50 Cleveland Ave. Carpentersville, IL 60110 – (224) 484-2300 Central CUSD 301 Provides screenings for developmental delays for children ages 3-5 275 South St. P.O. Box 396 Burlington, IL 60109 – (847) 464-5863 District 303 Provides developmental screenings for birth through age 5. – (331) 228-4834 DayOneNetwork - Child & Family Connections Early Interventions provides services for children under the age of 3 with developmental delays. Visit www.dayonenetwork.org for full information. 1551 E. Fabyan Pkwy. Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 879-2277 Toll Free (888) 282-0997 365 Millennium Drive, Suite A Crystal Lake, IL 60012 (815) 477-4720 Toll Free (888) 376-8828 y Pla Talk a Re d Do Wr Helpful Websites i te Web Sites for you and your child. American Academy of Pediatrics – www.aap.org Health and wellness information for families including information on developmental stages, immunizations, and parenting. Born Learning – www.bornlearning.org Provides parents and caregivers tips and advice to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities. Erikson TEC Center – www.teccenter.erikson.edu The TEC Center at Erikson Institute empowers early childhood educators to make informed decisions about the appropriate use of technology with children from birth to age 8. One page is dedicated to resources for families. ExceleRate Illinois – www.excelerateillinois.org ExceleRate Illinois is a statewide quality rating and improvement system designed to make continuous quality improvement an everyday priority among early learning providers. The program establishes standards for helping infants, toddlers and preschool age children develop intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. Every Child Ready To Read @ your library www.everychildreadytoread.org Parenting 24/7 – www.parenting247.org A parent education initiative that stresses early literacy. The Illinois Early Learning Project www.illinoisearlylearning.org Provides information on early care and education for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children in Illinois. Also offers printable Tip Sheets for caregivers and parents, Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers), a customized question answering service, and links to “the best of the Web” on topics related to early care and education. National Association for the Education of Young Children – www.families.naeyc.org News, information, and advice on family life designed for parents and grandparents of children ages newborn to teens. Features include articles, video clips of parents and experts discussing timely topics, breaking news, parenting newsletters, and recommendations for the best parenting resources on the web. PBS Parents – www.pbs.org/parents Information about child development, and fun educational activities for children to help get them ready for school. Reading Rockets – www.readingrockets.org Reading Rockets offer a wealth of strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn to read. Scholastic – www.scholastic.com/parents NAEYC is the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children. NAEYC has set 10 standards for early childhood programs that can help families make the right choice when they are looking for a child care center, preschool, or kindergarten. Provides information, activities and advice for parents with a focus on literacy and learning Kane County Guide – www.kanecountyguide.org On the Kane County Guide to Community Services, you can get connected to helpful resources. It includes an overview of social services available, how to obtain the services, and examples of service providers in the area The Guide serves all of Kane County, including the cities of Aurora and Elgin and the surrounding areas. Services include (but are not limited to): • Child care services • Community Services • Financial Assistance • Mental Health Services • Public Resources • Shelters • Rent/Rental Assistance • Charity • Medical/dental facilities y Pla Talk a Re d Ready for Kindergarten Skills Do Wr i te A Few Milestones* Alphabet Aa��Bb��Cc��Dd��Ee�� Ff��Gg��Hh��Ii��Jj��Kk Ll��Mm��Nn��Oo��Pp� Qq��Rr��Ss��Tt��Uu��� Vv��Ww��Xx��Yy��Zz�� Shapes square circle rectangle triangle By 3 years of age, children often: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Feed themselves Hold a crayon well Use the toilet with some help Kick a ball forward Pedal a tricycle Recognize sounds in the environment Remember what happened yesterday Know where things usually belong Look through a book alone Count 2 to 3 objects Match circles and squares Use 3-5 word sentences Ask short questions Know first and last name Imitate housework or help with tasks By 4 years of age, children often: • • • • • • • • • Hold a pencil Try to write their name Try to buckle, button and lace with help Pour from a small pitcher Use the toilet alone Catch a bouncing ball Like to know what happens next--are inquisitive Sort by shape and color Follow 3 instructions given at once y Pla Talk a Re d Do Wr Ready for Kindergarten Skills i te Colors red orange yellow green blue purple brown black Numbers 1��one���� 2�two��� 3�three���� 4�four��� 5�five���� 6�six����� 7�seven�� 8�eight�� 9�nine���� 10�ten��� By 4 years of age, children often (continued): • Identify situations that would lead to happiness, sadness or anger • Enjoy rhyming and nonsense words • Want explanations of “why” and “how” • Enjoy tag, hide-and-seek, and other games with simple rules By 5 years of age, children often: • Draw simple figures of things they imagine • Dress and undress themselves (may need supervision) • Walk downstairs, alternating feet without using a handrail • Climb a ladder • Know the sequence of reading a book, from left to right and top to bottom • Copy their own name (mostly using large and irregular letters) • Know front and back of clothes • Use 6 words in a sentence • Enjoy riddles and jokes • Modify language when talking to a younger child • Protect younger children • Talk about emotions and preferences • Invent make-believe games with simple rules *It is important to remember these are only generalizations to be used to identify developmental milestones for children. Every child develops at different rates, and parents should not be concerned if their child is behind on some of the milestones y Pla Talk a Re d Do Wr Am I Ready for Kindergarten? i te Give Me Five! Benchmarks for Kindergarten Readiness Talk Talks in complete sentences to describe an experience with details. Play Follows rules and routines in a group setting with some adult reminders. Read Names 40 upper or lower-case letters. Do Write Counts up to 10 objects. Draws pictures and/or makes letters or letter-like shapes to convey a message. y Pla Talk a Re d Do Wr Dolly Parton's Imagination Library i te Free Books for Elgin area kids through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Sign your child up to receive free monthly books! Thanks to our very generous sponsors: EFS Foundation, Hoffer Foundation, Andrew & Alice Fischer Charitable Trust, City of Elgin, Elgin Township, United Way of Elgin provides the Imagination Library to our community. The Imagination Library Program was started in 1995 by Dolly Parton for her hometown of Sevier County, TN. Dolly understood the importance of exposing children to reading at an early age, starting right from birth, so she began sending books every month, free of charge, to kids in her county. • Books are mailed to participating children’s homes once a month until they reach five years of age. Each book is age appropriate and includes such titles as The Little Engine That Could, The Poky Little Puppy, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Favorite Finger Rhymes, Little Cloud, and many more. • Who is eligible? All children birth through five years of age whose parent/guardian is a resident of one of the following zip codes: 60120, 60121, 60123, 60124, 60177, 60140 are eligible to participate. • The program is free thanks to our generous sponsors. Cut along dotted line, fill out form, mail it to us and start building your child's Imagination Library today! Dolly Parton's IMAGINATION LIBRARY Registration Form (one per child required) Privacy Statement: This information will not be used for any purpose other than the Imagination Library. Child's FULL Name / / Child's Date of Birth Male or Female Sex Phone Number Child's Home Address FREE books monthly for ALL local children CityStateZip Code • All children of families who live in Elgin, South Elgin, Hampshire, Burlington, LaFox or Pingree Grove are eligible to participate in the book program, at no cost to them or their family, regardless of family income. Child's Mailing Address (if different) CityStateZip Code q Yes, this child is a resident of the Elgin area (resident of Elgin, South Elgin, Hampshire, Burlington, Lafox or Pingree Grove). PRINT Parent Name Calendar presented by these generous sponsors: Cut along dotted line, fill out form and mail it to us! Thank you. Your stamp will help. United Way of Elgin 1750 Grandstand Place, #5 Elgin, IL 60123