Week of the Young Child 2012

April 23rd through the 27th is Week of the Young Child.  This wonderful poster is displayed in the Honker compliments of the Small Blessings Child Care Center.

May 2012 Activities

Fitness and Nutrition Activities (Adults and Youth 14 and up)-

Zumba Fitness Classes (Adult Class) - Wednesdays 5-6 PM

Dad's Basketball - Thursdays at 6 PM

Yoga Classes - Wednesdays 5-6:30 PM

Senior Exercise Classes - Mondays and Thursdays 8-9 AM

Weight Room- open hours 8 AM to 6 PM see monthly weight room calendar for availability, membership required for all Fitness activities.

Group Activities for Adults and Seniors-

Pinochle Card Playing - Each Thursday starting at 11 AM

Crafters Corner - First Friday of each month 11 AM - 1 PM, May 4th

Quilting Group - Second Friday of each month 9 AM, May 11th

Bingo - the first Friday of each month at 6:15 PM, May 4th



Activities for Youth-

Drop In Play Groups- The drop in play area is for parent and child and is available during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM.

Nutrition Education- Harvest of the Month (HOTM) Taste Testing of Fruit and Vegetables and other presentations including Oral Health in Preschool classes each month throughout the school year.



Preschool/Kindergarten Roundup- Preschool Roundup is May 4th and Kindergarten Roundup is May 11th.  We partner with the local preschools, First 5 Modoc and First 5 Siskiyou to provide support to students that are enrolling for the next school year. We distribute new backpacks with school supplies to prepare them for the next school year!

National Child Abuse Prevention Month- April was National Child Abuse Prevention month and we hosted a Poster Contest for students in grades K through 6 at Tulelake Elementary School. They designed posters that finished the sentence "I use my hands for......" Tulelake Elementary students participate year round in the Hands Are Not For Hurting Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to help end abuse and violence in homes, schools, and communities around the world. For more information visit the website at http://handsproject.org/. The Winning posters are currently displayed in the Honker Lobby and will move to the Tulelake Elementary Lobby.  The posters will also be displayed around town and in local businesses.  Congratulations to the students of Tulelake Elementary, be proud of your daily efforts to end violence and child abuse in your homes, school and community!

Alex Pardo a Tulelake High School Art student was selected to design and paint a mural at the Honker utilizing the Hands Are Not For Hurting theme. This project is expected to be completed by the end of summer, watch for updates!  Alex will be eligible to receive a scholarship upon completion of this art project.

Upcoming Events-

We will be hosting a Children's Fair on June 11th starting at 12 noon.  We will have agencies from Siskiyou, Modoc and Klamath Counties host booths with lots of free games and goodies for families.  Watch for more details!

We will be hosting a "Dad and Me" Basketball Play day on June 15.  Watch for more details!

Community Education Events-

Nurturing Parenting for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers Series- This series is in partnership with Early Head Start, started April 11th and runs for 8 weeks ending May 30th from 12 to 3 PM. Enjoy singing and signing activities with your child, learn new brain development games and take home an educational toy. Childcare and healthy snacks are provided.  This class is currently full.

Car Seat Safety Classes- third Tuesday of each month- May 15th at 3 PM, Call to register

Mandatory Preschool Parent Meetings and One Time Enrichment workshop-  May 22 at 6 PM. This workshop is in partnership with the preschool classes and provides an opportunity for the preschool teachers to distribute information and support to all preschool parents. The second half of these meetings include enrichment topics chosen by the parents with guest facilitators from throughout the county. Dinner and Childcare provided.  May's topic is activities for preschoolers and preparing for Kindergarten with guest facilitator Mrs. Lyman.

April was National Volunteer Appreciation Month- Thank you to everyone that volunteered and helped our very successful Volunteer Appreciation Event that was held April 20th.   Thank you again to all of our wonderful volunteers, we couldn't do it without you!


Other Services - Monday Through Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM

WIC is at our site monthly, this month they will be here May 25th

Mental Health Case Management Services and Referrals for additional support

Calfresh, Medical and Healthy Families Application Assistance

Emergency Food Bank

Second Hand Store

Program Applications Assistance such as HEAP, Weatherization programs, IHSS, etc;

Employment Assistance including searches, resume help, dress for success clothing, and on site volunteer work experience

Housing searches, application assistance for HUD and Low Income Housing

Computer Lab

Faxes and Copies

Spanish Translation Services

Domestic Violence Advocacy

Life Skills Classes

Volunteer and Community service opportunities

Resource and Referral

Second Hand Store-Sale of the Week

The Second Hand Store

Sale of the Week

April 23rd through 27th

is 50% all Shoes!

Join us for lunch tomorrow

Remember, our Volunteer Appreciation Event at the Honker is tomorrow Friday, April 20th from
11 am to 3 pm.  If you are a volunteer in our community (for any agency/service club/group) or you are one of our community partners please join us for lunch and dessert!  We look forward to seeing you there!

Second Hand Store Sale

Second Hand Store Sale April 16th through the 20th

All Childrens Clothes 50% off!

1st Place- Sixth Grade- Katie Asencio

1st Place- Fifth Grade- Abby Scanlan

1st Place- Fourth Grade- Allison Kandra

1st Place- Third Grade- Michaela Sanders

1st Place- Second Grade- Yelena Bernal

1st Place- First Grade- Piper Ward

1st Place- Kindergarten-Cesar Hernandez

Nurturing Parenting for Infants, Toddlers & Pre-K class on Wednesdays

Those of you who have already registered and attended the first Nurturing Parenting Class for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers last Wednesday, we will be extending the classes starting Wednesday April 18th to 12 pm to 3 pm and they will be moved to the Early Head Start Facility across the street from the Honker.  This will allow us more time to serve a great lunch and have more discussion and information.  If you registered but didn't attend the first class or you forgot to register and would like to attend there are 4 SPOTS STILL OPEN.  Hurry because after Wednesday April 18th the class will close.  Remember, each family takes home a great educational toy for children ages zero to five, and new baby signs and brain game activities!

Child Abuse Prevention Poster Contest Winners!

Thank you to all of our partners in this Child Abuse Prevention Poster Contest.  Special thanks to Siskiyou County Child Abuse Prevention Council, Jocks Supermarket, Jolly Kone, Tulelake Senior Nutrition Site and Tulelake Police Department for your support.  The first place winners all received a trophy and a $10 Gift Certificate to Jolly Kone.  In addition, their pictures will be made into large 24 x 36 posters that will hang in the Honker during the month of April and throughout the community in the coming months.  Please check them out next time you're in the Honker!

Poster Contest Winners:

Kindergarten
1st  Cesar Hernandez
2nd Cassandra Hernandez
3rd Kyler Ongman
4th Xabiel Garcia

First Grade
1st Piper Ward
2nd Ella Baley
3rd Paola Chavez
4th Mia Colmenero

Second Grade
1st Yelena Bernal
2nd Daniella Flores
3rd Randy Lujano
4th Jesus Alvarado

Third Grade
1st Michaela Sanders
2nd Hayley Hirschler
3rd Annette Chavez
4th Madison Teig

Fourth Grade
1st Allison Kandra
2nd Jimmy Lyman
3rd Amarah Fruean
4th Beau Baley

Fifth Grade
1st Abby Scanlan
2nd Aundrea Shaw
3rd Layla McElmurray
4th Athen Kandra

Sixth Grade
1st Katie Asencio
2nd Guadalupe Garcia
3rd Jacqueline Perez-Alcala
4th Jazlen Perez

Congratulations everyone!  You should be so proud of your efforts to help build a stronger community!

Nurturing Parenting for Teens Series Cancelled

The Nurturing Parenting Series for Adolescents "The Teen Years" that was scheduled to start tomorrow has been cancelled. 

Calfresh Application Assistance

Do you qualify for Calfresh benefits?  We can pre-screen you in seconds and help you apply quickly online!  Call for an appointment or drop in and see us Monday through Thursday 8 to 6 PM.

Volunteer Appreciation Day is April 20th

All Honker Tulelake/Newell Family Resource Center volunteers please join us for our volunteer appreciation celebration on Friday April 20th and for special recognition of our most dedicated volunteers!  We appreciate everything you do to help your community!  Thank You!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Please come visit our lobby and see the winning posters from our Child Abuse Prevention Poster Contest!  Awards will be presented to the students Friday April 13th at the Tulelake Elementary School.

Parenting Enrichment Series starts tomorrow

Nurturing Parenting Series for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers starts tomorrow April 11th from
1:00 PM to 2:45 PM and will include fun activities from baby signs and brain game activities!