Community Group Activities
This fall, we are offering one group activity each month in the community to give all children in our program an opportunity to interact with other children. This group also provides parents an opportunity to meet and socialize with other parents. Your sign-up for all group activities is required. Please call us to sign up your family members no later than the week before the group activity at 867-3396.

Remember to call our main office at 867-3396 and leave a message:

• When you cannot attend a scheduled appointment at your home or a group activity.
• When you want to sign up for a group activity.
• When you have a question or problem with our services.

Parent-to-Parent Referrals and Developmental Screening
During the fall, our staff conduct Developmental Screenings at Shining Stars Preschool in Rio Rancho (Saturday: Nov. 15). If you know of a family who is concerned or has questions about their child’s development, please give them our phone number 867-3396. We will schedule a time to do a developmental screening or a comprehensive developmental evaluation at their home.

November is...

Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Although approximately 17 million people in the US have diabetes, about 5.9 million people are unaware that they have the disease. For more information go to www.diabetes.org or talk to your primary health care doctor.

December is...

National Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Below are Seven (7) toy dangers:

• Avoid toys with sharp edges or sharp points.
• Avoid toys with small parts that can be swallowed or squeezed into noses or ears.
• Avoid toys with loud noises that can damage hearing.
• Avoid toys that can pinch fingers or hair.
• Avoid toys that can break easily.

For more information on toy safety, see parent publications at this website:

http://www.toyassociation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=home&template=/Search/SearchDisplay.cfm