2012 Summer Newsletter
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30 things to do this summer
1. Play Catch
2. Hopscotch
3. Make Cookies
4. Bowl
5. Stay up all night reading
6. Make ice cream sundaes
7. Visit an animal shelter
8. Adopt a pet
9. Write and mail a letter
10.Build an indoor fort
11. Plant a tree
12.Plant a flower
13.Have a picnic
14.Act out a play
15.Have a lemonade stand
16.Have a yard sale
17.Camp out
18.Make cereal necklaces
19.Have a scavenger hunt
20.Play hide and seek
21.Go by a different name all day
22.Take a pretend trip somewhere
23.Go on a nature walk
24.Go to a museum
25.Visit a zoo
26.Make popsicles
27.Fill a time capsule
28.Have a water balloon fight
29.Try a new sport
30.Make popcorn (the old fashioned way)
In This Issue:
• Upcoming Events
• “Kids Helping Kids” Anti-Bullying Program
• Reading Is Fundamental
• 46th Anniversary Gala
• Medford Multicare Center Car Show
• Target Visit
• Daddy Daughter Dance
• Parent Volunteer Luncheon
• All About Me
• Center Happenings
Third Annual
LONG ISLAND HEAD START
98 Austin Street, Patchogue, NY 11772
www.liheadstart.org • info@liheadstart.org • Phone (631) 758-5200
Terrence D. Goode,
Board Chair
Board of Directors & Officers
Terrence D. Goode, Chair
Martha A. Parry, Co-Chair
Kathleen Cafaro, Treasurer
BrendaJoyce H. Scott, Secretary
Gracemarie Collins
Toni Dean
Hon. William Ford
Margaret Hanley
Joan B. Johnson
Dean S. Kupinsky
Maria Milazzo
Mary Ann Murphy
Lovetta Nixon
Renee Ortiz
Carlos Ramos
Reverend Allan R. Robinson
Theresa Sanders
Harry J. Hanley Memorial
GOLF OUTING
Debrah Garcia,
Chief Executive
Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Debrah Garcia, HS/EHS Programs
Policy Council Officers
Gemma Jittansingh-Mayer, Chair
Jenny Reinoso, Co-Chair
Maria Steinbach, Treasurer
Jennifer Berrocal, Secretary
Mayra Moreira, Secretary
Senior Management
Elsa Cruciani,
Director of Finance
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Diane Eppolito,
Director of Program Services
Rock Hill Golf Course, Manorville, NY
Annette Harris,
Director of Operations
Contact Gracemarie Collins
631-878-3137 • gracemarie.collins@gmail.com
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Human Resources & Training Manager
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Assemblyman Murray Launches
“Kids Helping Kids”
Anti-Bullying Program
Assemblyman Dean Murray
Student from the South Country School District
Assemblyman Dean Murray partnered with Long Island Head Start and local school officials
from the South Country, William Floyd, Longwood and Sachem School Districts in piloting
a unique Anti-Bullying Campaign known as “ABC”. This program is a first in New York State
that pairs high school student leaders with preschoolers. This program establishes high
school students as mentors for young children to help them develop empathy toward their
peers and learn appropriate social skills in order to build a strong foundation for social
competence that will prevent bullying as children get older.
“This Intergenerational Anti-Bullying program will benefit both preschool children and
high school students. Children develop a foundation for learning in the first five years. This
substantiates the importance of preschool programs partnering with local school districts
to address a significant issue like bullying in the early stages of a child’s development. It’s
exciting to see high school students working with young children. This is very much a winwin situation because both groups learn from and make an impact on one another,” said
Debrah Garcia, CEO/Executive Director.
Long Island Head Start Receives $5000 Grant to Host a
Family Reading Celebration for Local Communities
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the
nation’s largest children’s literacy
organization selected Long Island
Head Start to receive a $5000
literacy grant through Macy’s to
host a Family Reading Celebration
event for local families. RIF awarded
19 programs – including Long
Island Head Start – family reading
grants totaling $77,500. The grants
will promote family engagement at
RIF sites serving 50,000 children in
16 states across the country.
center staff. As part of the celebration, each child was allowed
to choose one book to take home to begin to build their own
personal library.
“Through the generous support of Macy’s, we’re excited to be
able to provide Long Island Head Start with a Family Reading
Celebration grant,” said Carol H. Rasco, president and CEO of RIF.
“There is only one book for every 300 children living in poverty in
this country. The books RIF provides to kids can truly have a lifechanging effect for children, for their families and for America.”
“This grant will help us get books to the children in our community
who need them most,” said Kim Miller, Early Childhood
Development Specialist. “The books we’re providing kids may be
the only books they have. The path to success starts with literacy
and our celebration will help these children and their families
truly discover the joy of reading.”
“Macy’s has been committed to RIF’s mission of educating and
empowering children through literacy since 2004. We are
especially proud to support RIF’s creative programs across the
country that are designed to empower children and their families
to becoming lifelong readers,” said Martine Reardon, chief
marketing officer for Macy’s, Inc. “With RIF, America’s children are
learning that reading is not only fundamental, but also fun and
key for future success.” She added, “The power of literacy helps
shape a more competitive and innovative America.”
The events were held at the 23 Long Island Head Start and Early
Head Start centers throughout Suffolk County during the months
of May and June. Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool children and
their families participated in literacy experiences planned by
To date, through a multi-year partnership with Macy’s, RIF has
distributed $250,000 in Family Reading Celebration grant funds
to more than 70 programs. Since 2004, Macy’s has been a proud
supporter of RIF, raising more than $21 million for RIF.
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AlumniGala
46TH ANNIVERSARY
Thursday, May 17, 2012
—2012 Honorees—
ALUMNA HONOREE:
Theresa E. Sanders, President & CEO of the Urban League of Long Island
COMMUNITY PARTNER HONOREES:
Island Harvest
Robert G. Allen, President/CEO of Teachers Federal Credit Union • Yvonne Grant, President & CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
Theresa A. Regnante, President & CEO of United Way of Long Island • Dr. Samuel L. Stanley Jr., President of Stony Brook University
Debrah Garcia, CEO/Executive Director;
2012 Alumna Honoree Theresa E.
Sanders, President & CEO of the Urban
League of Long Island; Terrence D.
Goode, Board Chair
Rev. Allan Robinson, LIHS Board Member;
Debrah Garcia, CEO/Executive Director;
2012 Community Partner Honoree
Robert G. Allen, President/CEO of
Teachers Federal Credit Union; Terrence
D. Goode, Board Chair
Carol Burnett, Community Outreach
Coordinator; Debrah Garcia, CEO/
Executive Director; 2012 Community
Partner Honoree Yvonne Grant, President
& CEO at the Girl Scouts of Suffolk
County; Terrence D. Goode, Board Chair;
Rev. Allan Robinson, LIHS Board Member
Carol Burnett, Community Outreach
Coordinator; Debrah Garcia, CEO/
Executive Director; 2012 Community
Partner Honoree Theresa A. Regnante,
President & CEO of United Way of Long
Island; Terrence D. Goode, Board Chair;
Rev. Allan Robinson, LIHS Board Member
Medford Multicare Center Car Show
On Saturday, May 19th the Medford Chamber of
Commerce and the Medford Multicare Center held
a Car Show to benefit Long Island Head Start.
Target employees visited the Central Brookhaven
Center to read to the children in classrooms. Books
were donated for the children to take home.
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Thank you to the following organizations and individuals who contributed to our 2012 Anniversary Gala
honoring Head Start Alumni. Profits from our 2012 Anniversary Gala go directly to benefit the Long Island
Head Start program. Your support makes an impact on the future of the children and families on Long Island.
Advance Industrial Maintenance
Allstate Insurance Company
Amitra Singh Jewelry Designer
Application Link Incorporated
Atlantis Aquarium & Exhibition Center
Bellissimo Salon and Spa
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Broadway Heights Dairy
Cactus Salons
Caffe Amici
Cag Liquor & Wine
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering
CBS Coverage Group
Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Connetquot West
Cooper Sapir & Cohen
Coram Country Lanes
Corporate Synergies Group, Inc.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Deans-Archer & Co.
Defensive Driving 1st Corp.
Diane Eppolito, Director of Program
Services; Debrah Garcia, CEO/
Executive Director; 2012 Community
Partner Honoree Island Harvest, Nicole
Christensen, Vice President of Programs
& Agency Relations; Terrence D. Goode,
Board Chair; Rev. Allan Robinson, LIHS
Board Member
Discount School Supplies
Donna Karan
E Rate Solutions, Joseph Weiss
Eastport Animal Hospital
Electronic Alarm Systems
Elite Dance Studio
Family Community Life Center
Family Service League of SC, Inc.
Friendly’s
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
Giving Room
Gotham Government Relations LLC
Holiday Inn Express – Stony Brook
Island Harvest
Jaclynne M. Jacobs, , Education &
Assistance Corp. (EAC Inc.)
Joanne A. Luckman
John Engeman Theatre
JPG Electric Maintenance
Keith’s Lawn Maintenance
L.I. Horticulture Supply Inc.
Diane Eppolito, Director of Program
Services; 2012 Community Partner
Honoree Stony Brook University Dean
Frances Brisbane, Margaret E. Bakos,
Dr. Arleen Steckel, Dr. Susmita Pati, MD;
Debrah Garcia, CEO/Executive Director;
Terrence D. Goode, Board Chair; Rev.
Allan Robinson, LIHS Board Member
Lake Shore Learning Materials
Larry’s Lighthouse Marina, Inc.
Legworks Dance Studio
Lemon Tree
L.I. Horticulture Supply, Inc.
Little People Haircuts
Long Island Aquarium
Long Island Children’s Museum
Long Island Ducks
Long Island Maritime Museum
Long Island Science Center
Martha Clara Vineyards
Medieval Times
Michael Pams Black Belt Champions
MINT
National Coalition of 100 Black Women
Naturopathica
NEFCU
New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
North Fork Table & Inn
NY Islanders
Tap performers from Legworks Dance
Studio
Daddy-Daughter Dance
Pindar Vineyards
PRONTO of Long Island
Pump It Up – The Inflatable Party Zone
Puppy Kutz
Selden Batting & Go-Carting
Soundview Heating & A C
Stony Brook University
Studio Grille
Suffolk County Community College
T.G.I Fridays
Target
Teachers Federal Credit Union
Theatre Three
Triple Crown Foods
Trooper Foods
United Way of Long Island
Vanderbilt Museum
Villa Lombardi’s
Village Office Supply
Whole Foods Market – Lake Grove
Dance performers from Legworks Dance
Studio & Elite Dance Studio
Parent Volunteer Luncheon
2012
Thank you to all the fathers that attended our
annual Daddy-Daughter Dance on February 17th.
The Daddy-Daughter Dance truly captures the
essence of the important role fathers play in the
lives of their daughters.
Volunteering is essential to the Head Start program.
The success of the program depends upon
active participation of parents and others in the
community. We truly appreciate the time parents
give volunteering in our classrooms.
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Taki Mason
Amityville Center
Keyara Peacock
Patchogue EHS
Center
Let me introduce myself. My name
is Taki Mason. I am a second year
student at the Amityville Center. I
love to eat but my favorite foods
are shrimp & chicken nuggets. My
favorite TV show is Power Rangers.
My favorite Power Ranger is the blue
one which also happens to be my
favorite color. My favorite toys are the Spider Man and Power
Rangers action figures. I have made some great friends at Head
Start. My best friend is Chloe. I have many different pets but my
favorite is Blue my Pitbull. Everyday I can’t wait to attend the
Amityville center. I really enjoy learning new things. My favorite
activity is to race cars on the race track. When I grow up I want
to be a fireman just like my uncle. I have a big family. I have
three brothers, Talique, Terrance, and Teydan. I have three sisters
Mahogany, Trinity, and Teryn. I have the best mom and dad in the
world. My mom said I am the best child a parent can have. My
teachers have given me a Head Start and passed the baton and
now I am off and running.
My name is Keyara Peacock. I am
three years old. I am the youngest
and only girl. I have two brothers
that I adore. Everyday we play with
cars and video games. My favorite
TV show is Yo Gabba Gabba because
it teaches me how to share and be polite to my friends. One
of my favorite foods is pizza. My mom likes to make it and its
inexpensive and has alot of the major food groups in it. I go to
Patchogue Early Head Start Center. I love going to school. I have
learned to share and communicate with other children having
a multicultural mixture of students. I’ve also picked up some
valuable words in Spanish. My mom is proud of me because I
have come a long way. Even though this is my last year in this
program, I would love to thank everyone who helped me to get
to the next level.
The Best Beginning is a Head Start!
Bellport Center
Mother’s Day
Garden Party
Bellport
Center
Amityville Center
Fatherhood/Male Involvement
Wyandanch
Center
Southampton
Center
Puppet Show
Wyandanch
Center
Brentwood Center
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Central Brookhaven
Center Staff
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offering free childcare education for families with children ages 3-5.
Long Island Head Start also offers a free infant, toddler,
and expectant mothers program at four Early Head Start locations.
Full day and part day sessions available. Call a local center today to see if you qualify.
Amityville Center
48 Cedar Road
Amityville, NY 11701
Phone (631) 842-8484
Bay Area Center
161 Margin Drive
Shirley, NY 11967
Phone (631) 395-4853
Bay Shore Center
1860 Union Boulevard
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Phone (631) 666-4985
Bellport Center
189 North Dunton Avenue
East Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone (631) 286-0579
Brentwood Center
177 Wicks Road
Brentwood, NY 11717
Phone (631) 951-3043
Bridgehampton I Center
551 Sag Harbor Turnpike
PO BOX 1851
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
Phone (631) 537-2514
Bridgehampton II Center
376 Sag Harbor Turnpike
PO BOX 316
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
Phone (631) 468-8421
Central Brookhaven Center
2884 Route 112
Medford, NY 11763
Phone (631) 732-7100
Central Islip Center
NY Tech / Tesla Hall
300 Carleton Avenue
Central Islip, NY 11722
Phone (631) 348-1816
East Northport Center
203 Cedar Road
East Northport, NY 11731
Phone (631) 486-6819
Huntington I Center
(Freedom Center)
159 Railroad Street
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Phone (631) 421-5058
Huntington II Center (DDI)
25 Little Plains Road
Huntington, NY 11743
Phone (631) 266-4428
Southampton Center
271 Flanders Road
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone (631) 369-7730
Islip I Center
51 Wheeler Road
Central Islip, NY 11722
Phone (631) 851-7938
Wyandanch Center
350 Long Island Avenue
Wyandanch, NY 11798
Phone (631) 643-5453
Islip EHS Center
NY Tech / Telsa Hall
300 Carleton Avenue
Central Islip, NY 11722
Phone (631) 968-1960
Islip II Center (ACLD)
1428 Fifth Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Phone (631) 665-1900
Patchogue EHS Center
10 Church Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
Central Brookhaven EHS Center Phone (631) 207-5712
2884 Route 112
Medford, NY 11763
Phone (631) 345-2442
North Fork Center
1850 Main Bayview Road
Southold, NY 11971
Phone (631) 765-5684
Huntington EHS Center
159 Railroad Street
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Phone (631) 421-5058
Patchogue Center
20 Church Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone (631) 654-5010
Riverhead Center
546 St. John’s Place
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone (631) 953-6945
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