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Parents and Teachers work together!
The Organization of Parents and Teachers (OPT) is
run by parents and teachers. Parent leaders are elected to offices and lead the organization throughout
the year. They are supported by an OPT Coordinator.
"The
mission of the OPT is to strengthen the parent-teacher connection and assist overall with the children’s preparation for success in school,
career, and life experiences."
Susie Esparza is the Administrative
Assistant, and
OPT Coordinator
===== OPT Advisory Board for 2009-2010 =====
President: Melissa Escalera - Atlantic site
Vice President: Sonia Yanes - North
Pacific site
Treasurer: Andrea Carrasco - South Pacific site
Secretary: Yesenia Reyes - Grisham site Site Representatives:
Atlantic: Maria Borja - Infant
Tiffneay Brown - Preschool
Central
Pacific: Ana Vasquez
Grisham: Betty Correa
Ludloff Center: Valerie Salazar, Preschool
Paricia Torrez, Childcare
North Pacific: Marisela
Jimenez
South Pacific: Marisol Martinez , AM session
Tobie Teissere, PM session
Shaquanda Oliverez, Childcare
OPT OBJECTIVES: * To support program
activities where teachers, parents and staff work together
(picnics, festivals, expos, etc.) for the
benefit and well being of the children and
families.
* To advocate on behalf of Young Horizons
children and families * To work together to provide children with experiences that
are outside the
center's budget * To support Young Horizons at community events and meetings where staff
and parent participation would benefit the children's program
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To meet the requirements of the State Department of Education,
Child Development Division to make suggestions for the program's activities. Parent Meetings are a fun and educational way to get involved
with your child’s center. Meetings include educational workshops with special speakers,
family events such as annual picnic, "No-TV" Night, science fair, Hands-on-Program
Illustration, Open House, and graduation. Meeting announcements are posted on the OPT Bulletin Board and on your Parent sign-in
sheet.
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| The annual Family Picnic is fun for everyone! |
- - - - - FAMILY EVENTS - - - - - Annual Family Picnic: The OPT sponsors this spectacular annual event for all Young Horizons families
and staff to get together for an end-of-the-year blast! Join
us for food, fun, bouncers and games for children and their families. Hands-on Program Illustration: This educational event "FAMILY Fun Night" is put on by
the Teachers to introduce your child’s daily activities and explain what your
child learns through “play.” These activities assist you in understanding how
your child learns pre-reading, pre-writing and pre-math skills. Scholastic Book Orders are an easy way to enhance your child’s classroom. When you
order books, our program receives bonus points to buy program materials such as curriculum books, reading books, tape players, listening center materials, etc. All bonus points are used
to purchase program materials for the classrooms. You may order books on-line at any time to get great,
affordable books...AND help Young Horizons earn points. You may purchase books with your
ATM/Debit card or Credit Card. Your order will be sent to Young Horizons for you to pick up in about 2 weeks. 1) Go to www.scholastic.com/parentordering
2) Type in the class user name:
YHBookClub 3) Type in the class password: Readingisfun
4) Follow the instructions on the screen Fundraisers are held
throughout the year. Money received is used to sponsor the above events, workshops and more. Parents are asked to assist in
all fundraisers. With everyone’s help we can provide extra benefits for the children! Elections: Young Horizons parents vote for their OPT
officers annually. Once your child is enrolled, you are a part of Young
Horizons OPT. To become more involved in your child’s education support the OPT team! We
are always looking for dedicated parents to volunteer their time
and talents.
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