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free in-person afterschool program

1/25/2022

 
First Five Years & Beyond is launching its after school program designed for elementary and junior high school students. High school students are encouraged to volunteer. In person activities will follow local Covid-19 regulations, masks are required. ​
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Registration link: https://forms.gle/XdbwYjg9oZtTAqJP6
  • Masks Required. If your child is sick, please keep them home until they receive a negative test.
  • Transportation is not provided
  • Mondays and Wednesdays in Kent, WA
  • Monday Schedule:
    • ​ 3:00-3:30p Snack/Welcome
    • 3:30-4:30p Homework Help & Tutoring
    • 4:30-5:30p Structured Activities
      5:30-6:00p Clean up/See you next time!
  • Wednesday Schedule:
    • ​ 1:00-1:30p Snack/Welcome
    • 1:30-3:30p Homework Help & Tutoring
    • 3:30-5:30p Structured Activities
    • 5:30-6:00p Clean up/See you next time!​

ffyb kids 5-12 covid-19 vaccine equity project

1/6/2022

 
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We are not providing the vaccines, however, if your child between the ages of 5-12 receive a Covid-19 vaccine at an approved Washington State Department of Health facility, they will be eligible to participate in our "Kids 5-12 Vaccine Equity Project". Please register for our event through the link, providing contact information. 

What to bring to your vaccine appointment
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Authorized adults who may consent for minors include:
If an authorized adult will not attend the vaccine appointment with you, check with your vaccine provider about requirements for showing proof of authorized adult consent or legal emancipation.
  • Document to confirm age: state, tribe, or federal-issued identification, birth certificate, school ID or school or medical paperwork with name and date of birth can be used.
  • Wear short sleeves or loose-fitting sleeves that are easy to roll up so that you can get vaccinated in your upper arm.
  • Authorized adult consent: If you are younger than 18 years old, you may need consent from an authorized adult to get the vaccine. You can consent for yourself if you are emancipated, married to an adult, or the vaccine site determines you are a mature minor. Not all vaccine sites are able to make mature minor determinations.
    • Adult who has court permission to make health care decisions for you (legal guardian, custodian, out-of-home placement order)
    • Parent
    • Adult who has your parent's written permission to make health care decisions for you
    • Adult relative responsible for your health care
    • In some circumstances, a school nurse, school counselor, or homeless student liaison
Public Health – Seattle & King County COVID-19 Vaccine Minor Consent Form (PDF)
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​We encourage parents to share their success stories with us to continue encouraging other kids 5-12 to protect themselves against severe disease from Covid-19. 


FAMILY VOICE LISTENING SESSIONS

1/3/2022

 
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Entering preschool or kindergarten is a big milestone for children and their families. We know that when
children arrive in a new setting feeling welcomed and excited, they are more likely to find success.
Effective transitions are a product of thoughtful collaboration among early learning programs, schools,
communities, families, and children.

​Family voice is critical to strengthening early learning transitions. Hearing from families about their own
experiences allows us to learn what’s working and discover what’s missing to support effective
transitions for all children – particularly those furthest from educational justice.

We are seeking families across from Washington to participate in listening sessions by sharing their
stories with us.

The following prompts will guide our conversation:
1. What are your hopes and dreams for your child as they enter preschool or kindergarten?
2. What are your fears and challenges?
3. What does success look like for your child?

What to Expect
  • Listening sessions are scheduled in small groups by video conference and will last about 90 minutes. We are offering participants a gift card to honor families’ time and expertise.
  • Simultaneous interpretation is available upon request.
  • Individual responses verbal and written will remain anonymous. We will offer the notes back to
  • participants for review before we use them in any context.
  • The results of this conversation, combined with the voices of families across the state, will help inform how to best support positive early learning transitions in Washington.
Please register by clicking on the flyer for only 1 of the sessions. Maximum 6 per time slot.

ffyb december meal distribution

12/20/2021

 
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covid-19 vaccination event

9/15/2021

 
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​The Washington State Department of Health launched a new program June 1, 2021 that is aimed at delivering COVID-19 vaccines to communities that have been undeserved throughout the pandemic. 
 
First Five Years & Beyond is proud to partner with the DOH to offer free COVID-19 dose 1 or dose 2 on Saturday October 2, 2021. Complimentary snacks and giveaways will be available while supplies last. All are welcome!

Back to school backpack giveaway event

8/12/2021

 
First Five Years & Beyond and Best Starts for Kids of King County are teaming up to secure over 100 backpacks with school supplies for students entering the 2021-2022 school year!

Though times are still uncertain, we will continue to made sure that students will enter the school year well equipped with essential school supplies such as pencils, notebooks, pens, markers, masks, and more!

If you have a students who are entering Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade in need of a backpack this year, please register them for this event! Registered students must attend the event to receive their backpack.

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Youth growth mindset training

8/5/2021

 
It's August, and our theme this week is about employing a growth mindset for success! We are partnering with parents to instill a growth mindset in our youth.

What is a growth mindset, and why is it important? Many kids tend to give up when they encounter failure and hardships because they believe that means they are not good enough or that they aren’t smart enough. In these workshops, students learn how to maintain a growth mindset.
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Field trip to the woodland park zoo

8/2/2021

 
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Let's go! On Saturday August 21, 2021 join us at the Woodland Park Zoo to explore how ​various animals around the world are cared for at the zoo.
Woodland Park Zoo's mission is to inspire and cultivate an informed community of conservation stewards. 

Lunch will be provided by FFYB on the day of the outing. 

Learn how to swim!

8/1/2021

 
Thanks to a generous grant from Schools Out Washington, First Five Years & Beyond is providing $100 scholarships to students wanting to learn how to swim at local community centers.

Considerations for reimbursements due with proof of registration and payment on a receipt from the organization providing the training. 
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Activities to build social-emotional connections

7/1/2021

 
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Cultural Activities: 
  • How to Play Lapa (a Liberian Cultural Game): As one child arranges a pile of shoes into pairs, two others throw a small ball at them. If they are tagged, they are out and a friend replaces them.
  • Kickball and jump-rope are considered cultural games as they were and continue to be very popular in other countries word-wide.
Location Information:
7/31/21 from 12-3pm at our office in Kent for Growth Mindset Training
8/7/21 from 11am-3pm we will be at West Fenwick Park playing outdoor cultural games
8/14/21 from 11am-12pm on ZOOM; and then 12-3pm we will be at West Fenwick Park playing outdoor cultural games
8/21/21 from 12pm-3pm we will be going to the Woodland Park Zoo
8/28/21 12-3pm we will be at West Fenwick park playing outdoor cultural games

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