{"id":1506,"date":"2021-03-17T12:20:58","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T17:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sparkaurora.org\/?p=1506"},"modified":"2021-03-17T12:22:25","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T17:22:25","slug":"newsletter-february-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sparkaurora.org\/2021\/03\/17\/newsletter-february-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter February 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Newsletter – February 2021<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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SPARK is the hub of a valuable wheel. <\/strong>An education initiative of Fox Valley United Way, SPARK (Strong, Prepared and Ready for Kindergarten) connects underserved Aurora, Illinois, families with early education and childcare opportunities that prepare their young children for success in school and life.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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SPARK Calendar\"\"Our SPARK monthly calendar has been created to share ideas for activities for young children, including easy things you can do at home as well as new places to explore in the community. March is National Music in Schools Month and our calendar includes some ideas about how to make simple instruments and create songs together. It highlights why music is an important part of your young child\u2019s development. 
Nuestro calendario de SPARK ha sido creado para compartir ideas de actividades para ni\u00f1os peque\u00f1os, incluyendo cosas faciles que pueden hacer en la casa y tambien lugares diferentes que pueden explorar en su comunidad. El mes de marzo es mes nacional de musica en las escuela y el calendario incluye algunos ideas de como pueden hacer canciones y instrumentos juntos. Tambien hay buen informacion sobre la importancia de la musica en el desarrollo de sus ni\u00f1os peque\u00f1os.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Download March in English<\/a><\/td>Descarga marzo en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Download February in English<\/a><\/td>Descarga febrero en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Partner Spotlight: Kindergarten Registration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Batavia Public School District 101 <\/strong>\u2013 has begun kindergarten registration
Link: https:\/\/www.bps101.net\/programs\/kindergarten\/<\/a>
East Aurora School District 131<\/strong> – has begun kindergarten registration
Link: https:\/\/www.d131.org\/register\/kindergarten-students\/<\/a>
Geneva Community Unit School District 304<\/strong> – has begun kindergarten registration
Link: https:\/\/www.geneva304.org\/kindergartenenrollment.aspx<\/a>
Indian Prairie School District 204<\/strong> – has begun kindergarten registration but please e-mail the school in order to register a child for kindergarten
Link: http:\/\/young.ipsd.org\/Subpage.aspx?id=1144<\/a>
Kaneland Community Unit School District 302-<\/strong> registration is February 20, 2021 8:00-11:30 AM                                                                                       <\/strong>Link: <\/strong>https:\/\/kbk.kaneland.org\/doc?doc_url=https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rAm6UV3VEa_uZEUoQmYsi5j2flCR316X\/preview<\/a>

Oswego Community Unit School District 308<\/strong> – has begun kindergarten registration, registration takes place in two steps, first online, then followed by an appointment at Central Registration.
Link: https:\/\/www.sd308.org\/KindergartenRegistration<\/a>
Plano Community Unit School District 88<\/strong>– March 1-19th<\/sup> is virtual registration, parents should contact P.H. Miller Elementary for questions Link: Not yet available
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303<\/strong> – Kindergarten enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is from January 19-March 12. Enrollment is virtual, with documents managed through a DocuSign secure email.
Link: <\/strong>https:\/\/district.d303.org\/kindergarten-registration-information<\/a>
West Aurora School District 129<\/strong> – has begun kindergarten registration
Link: https:\/\/www.sd129.org\/district\/departments\/operations\/admissions\/kindergarten-registration<\/a>
Yorkville Community Unit School District 115<\/strong>\u2013 Registration is not open yet
Link: https:\/\/www.y115.org\/site\/Default.aspx?PageID=3965<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Virtual Events – Parent Cafe<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parent Caf\u00e9<\/strong>Featuring The Basics’ “Read and Discuss Stories”
Thursday, March 4th6:00 p.m. | Zoom
Join us for a parent caf\u00e9 for families with young children. In this virtual caf\u00e9 we will learn from each other about how our children learn through reading, even at an early age.
To register please contact Kassia Eide at kassia.eide@foxvalleyunitedway.org or at (630)896-4636 x109<\/td>		Caf\u00e9 para Padres<\/strong>presentando los Basics’ “Lean y ComentenCuentos”
jueves 18 de marzo6:00 p.m. | Zoom
Unase a nosotros para un caf\u00e9 para padres enfocado en familias con ni\u00f1os peque\u00f1os. En este caf\u00e9 virtual aprenderemos de uno a otro sobre como nuestros hijos aprenden c\u00f3mo nuestros hijos aprenden a trav\u00e9s de la lectura, incluso a una edad temprana.
Contactar a Kassia Eide para registrar o para mas informacion a kassia.eide@foxvalleyunitedway.org or at (630)896-4636 x109<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Virtual <\/strong>Play.<\/strong> <\/strong>Learn.<\/strong> <\/strong>Connect.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u00danete a nosotros para escuchar una historia virtual con David! El est\u00e1 leyendo \u201cMar\u00eda Ten\u00eda una Llamita\u201d por Angela Dom\u00ednguez.
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Did you miss our previous Play. Learn. Connect. activities? Not to worry you can check them all out on our website just click the green button below. And be sure to like our Facebook page to see all of our future virtual Play. Learn. Connect. activities. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Virtual Play. Learn. Connect. Website<\/a><\/td>Like our Facebook<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Gateway to Early Childhood: Virtual support now available for our families<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>The goal of SPARK is to connect families with children birth to 5 to quality early childhood supports and services. If you are looking for a program for you child, please watch this short video for more information on how to connect with our staff.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Fill Out the Virtual Family Gateway Interview Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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English:<\/strong>Wintertime can bring colder weather, longer nights, and even snow! Have fun talking all about the winter season with your little one. Ask, \u201cWhat\u2019s your favorite thing about winter? My favorite thing is…\u201d Wintertime means that the sun sets earlier, so it\u2019s a wonderful time to stargaze before your little one\u2019s bedtime. On a clear night, bring your baby outside and talk about the stars. Try to find shapes within the stars and have fun coming up with names for the brightest stars! #TalkingIsTeaching<\/td>Espa\u00f1ol<\/strong>El periodo de invierno puede traer un clima m\u00e1s fr\u00edo, noches m\u00e1s largas e incluso nieve. Divi\u00e9rtase hablando sobre la temporada de invierno con sus peque\u00f1os. Pregunte: “\u00bfQu\u00e9 es lo que m\u00e1s les gusta del invierno? Lo que m\u00e1s me gusta es\u2026”. El periodo de invierno significa que el sol se pone m\u00e1s temprano, as\u00ed que es un momento maravilloso para observar las estrellas antes de que sus peque\u00f1os se acuesten. En una noche clara, lleve a sus peque\u00f1os afuera y hablen de las estrellas. Intente encontrar figuras en un grupo de estrellas y divi\u00e9rtanse inventando nombres para las estrellas m\u00e1s brillantes. #Hablaresense\u00f1ar<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Spotlight on Children’s Books that Promote Diversity<\/strong><\/a>Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, shares an inspirational story about her family in Tanzania, illustrated by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling artist and NAACP Award winner AG Ford.
\ufeffAuntie Sharon and Grandmother Bibi have come to visit the family in Tanzania–all the way from America! Soon it will be Bibi’s 85th birthday, and her seven grandchildren are planning a big surprise!
Recommended: Preschool – 2nd GradeMore Info<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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How Can Fox Valley United Way Improve Their Website<\/strong><\/a>Fox Valley United Way is updating our website and we are very excited.
We would love your feedback on how we can improve your experience and better serve our communities.\ufeffPlease take a moment to fill out the survey below. It shouldn’t take more than a couple minutes.
Our current website is www.foxvalleyunitedway.org<\/a>Survey<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Virtual Activities<\/strong>We have added a running list of virtual activities you can do with your children while you are home. We will continue to add this page as we find more activities. You can find virtual zoo tours, tours of national parks, hear a bedtime story from outer space, activities you can do with your children focusing on all different topics from math to literacy and everything in between. We are all in this together let’s Live United and SPARK a love of learning while we are all staying home.<\/a>Virutal Activities<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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