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It's clear from looking around at classrooms and centers that early childhood is a field of mostly women. Did you know that more than 98% of Pre-K teachers are women? With all this power to shape our children's future, it's no wonder Beyonce sings about girls running the world!
This past month, the culmination of many early childhood teachers' hard work has been seen in all the Pre-K graduations taking place across Wake County! Did you participate in any of them? Here's an album of just a few of the celebrations at area schools this spring.
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WCSS supports finding ways to improve policies that increase wages in Pre-K and child care, some of the lowest in the country. For the earliest childhood years, teachers who work with infants and toddlers are eligible to sign up for the AWARD$ program through the CCSA. This program recognizes your hard work and tender care for our youngest children with a salary supplement for those who qualify. |
THANK YOU to all of our women in early childhood! You truly make a difference in the lives of the children you work with. We're honored each day to support your impact here in Wake. |
Special Women in Sports Highlight: |
US Women's National Team Uniform Badge (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) |
We are in the final week of the 2019 Women's World Cup, the international championships of women's soccer! The best female soccer players have gathered in France to determine which team wins it all. |
US Women's National Team (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) |
The USA women are the dominant team, and they are the favorites to win the World Cup. Even closer to home, we have the luck to host the NC Courage, one of the top teams in the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League). Four of the Courage players were selected to represent the USA in the World Cup. These women are great role models for our future superstars here in Wake County!
The USA plays in the semi-final game today at 3pm. If they lose, they play on Saturday, July 6, at 11am. If they win, they will play for the World Cup on Sunday, July 7, at 11am. Check your local TV listings or stream online to watch the games.
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Recruiting for High School Class of 2033! |
Will your child turn 4 by August 31, 2019?
Apply for Pre-K now! WCSS hosts events at our office every Thursday from 1 - 4pm this summer to walk you through the application process. One application allows your child to be considered for NC Pre-K and Head Start, which are both FREE and prepare children for Kindergarten in a high quality classroom setting.
Click here to print the application and for more information.
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WCSS extends an invitation to the community to submit proposals to create or expand home-based services working with Wake Connections for FY19-20.
For more information, including eligibility requirements and deadlines, please click here.
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Featured Book: Because
Written by: Mo Willems
Illustrated by: Amber Ren
Highlights: A series of events, some seemingly very insignificant, lead to a young girl attending a life-changing concert.
Best for: Pre-K, ages 3-5
Wake County Public Library Programming: Find some books that are fun to sing! Check out this link for ideas.
Literacy Tip: Many children's books are fun to sing and are based on classic children's songs. Singing slows down language and allows children to build vocabulary. Enjoy singing stories with your children!
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Want FREE books for your child under 5? Join the Imagination Library today! |
Each month we celebrate the child care facilities that have recently obtained or retained a five star rating!
Congratulations to:
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Thursday, July 11 is Peach Day at the NC State Farmers Market! If you visit between 11am - 1pm, you can sample fresh NC peaches, try peach ice cream, and come home with a pint or two from local farmers!
Try out this peach salsa for a healthy balance of spicy and sweet!
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During the World Cup, combine fun and learning with Sight Word Soccer!
Write out words your children are learning and tape them onto cones or boxes. Then, take turns calling out the words and kicking the ball toward the correct word. GOOAAALLL!
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Did you know WCSS is a nonprofit and relies on support from members of our community like you? Visit our website today to see how you can make a difference for each child, in every community in Wake County. |
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