August 2015 - Wyoming Citizen Review Panel

WYOMING CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL
August 2015
FAMILY NEWSLETTER
Getting Your Kids Ready For School
Early education and school readiness is a cornerstone of the Parents as Teachers program.
We encourage you to read with your child and to find new ways to explore with them. Find
School District Contacts
Albany CO Dist. #1
1948 Grand Ave.
Laramie, WY 82070
307-721-4400
fun ways to learn colors, shapes and names or the different things in your child’s world.
www.acsd1.org
Music is a great way to help your child learn rhythm, instruments, sounds and even develop
Fremont CO Dist. #1
their emotions or feelings. During these final weeks of summer, regardless of your child’s
age, take every opportunity to get those minds ready to learn.
Many families today face budget limitations, which can make purchasing some educational
toys difficult. Our answer…get creative and look around your home! You may have the
makings for more educational toys than you could have ever imagined! An old shoe box,
some small toy cars and uncooked rice can turn into a great sensory box for your toddler to
use in exploring their sense of touch. A cereal box and rubber bands can be turned into a
guitar. Mix that with some pots, pans and spoons to create a band right in your kitchen!
Create a word game with your older children to expand their vocabulary. Take turns thinking
of words to describe different feelings and emotions. Talk about the emotions and feelings
and write new/extra words onto cards. This can help them learn new ways to express what
they are feeling.
Learning is everywhere and often right at your fingertips. So, we challenge you to seize the
moment with your child, make some incredible memories and help expand their mind while
getting them prepared for being back in the classroom!
400 Baldwin Creek Rd.
Lander, WY 82520
307-332-4711
www.landerschools.org
Fremont CO Dist. #25
121 N. 5th St. W
Riverton, WY 82501
307-856.9407
www.fremont25.k12.wy.us
Natrona CO Dist. #1
970 N. Glenn Rd.
Casper, WY 82601
307-253-5200
www.natronaschools.org
Sweetwater CO Dist. #1
3550 Foothills Blvd.
Rock Springs, WY 82901
307-352-3400
www.sweetwater1.org
Sweetwater CO Dist. #2
320 Monroe Ave.
Green River, WY 82935
307-875-2330
https://sw2.k12.wy.us
In This Issue
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Getting Kids Ready
for School
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School Dist. Contact
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PRAMS
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Homemade Parent
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Events Calendar
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Talking To Kids
About Bullying
What is PRAMS?
In the Community
Are your kids
insured?
Check out Kid Care Chip, to
see if your children qualify
for low to no cost health
care.
To apply or for more information, call 855-294-2127 or
visit
www.wesystem.wyo.gov
PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) is a population-based risk
factor surveillance system jointly sponsored by the Wyoming Department of Health and
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The purpose of PRAMS is to
find out why some babies are both healthy and others are not. To do this, PRAMS asks
a sample of Wyoming women who had a live birth infant in the past two to six months,
questions about their experience and behaviors before, during, and shortly after pregnancy.
In 2011, Wyoming mothers reported the following postpartum depression symptoms since their
baby was born. (see chart below):
o 36% sometimes felt slowed down
o 30% sometimes felt down, depressed, or sad
o 20% often or always felt slowed down
o 11% often or always felt down, depressed, or sad
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One Pot Wonder!
With the start of the school year right around the corner, many parents are
looking for ways to save some time and fit just a little more in each day. Dinner is a great place you can save yourself some time! One pot meals are a
great way to put a healthy meal in front of your family without leaving yourself
a mess to clean up afterwards. Try this yummy Kielbasa and Potato recipe
with your family tonight! http://blommi.com/homefried-kielbasa-and-potatoes-recipe/
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14-16 oz. Kielbasa
4-5 potatoes
1 onion
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/3 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
Instructions
Preheat skillet on med-high heat
Cut sausage into slices, and drop in the heated pan-stir while frying
As Kielbasa is browning, chop the onion and potatoes
Once the sausage has browned and released most of its grease, remove
the meat and leave the liquid
 Add potatoes to the pan with grease, frying until they start to brown
 Lower heat to med-low and add the remaining ingredients, stirring well
 When potatoes are soft, add the sausage back in to warm
 Serve and enjoy!!!
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August 2015
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FC: Riverfest Ar t
and Music in the
Park-Lander City
Park
NC: Bear trap Summer FestivalBeartrap Meadow
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NC: Bear trap Summer FestivalBeartrap Meadow
FC: Hot Notes Cool
Nites Summer concert-Riverton City
Park
NC: Far mer ’s Market-grounds of the
Nic
FC: Hot Notes Cool
Nites Summer concert-Lander City Park
NC: Far mer ’s Market-grounds of the
Nic
NC: Renaissance
NC: Far mer ’s MarFestival-Central WY ket-grounds of the
Fairgrounds
Nic
SWC: River Festival
-Expedition Island
AC: Festival of the
Arts-Depot Park
FC (Riverton): 1st
day of school
NC: Far mer ’s Market-grounds of the
Nic
NC: Far mer ’s Market-grounds of the
Nic
SWC (Rock
Springs): 1st day of
school
NC: Little Hands
Program-Nic Art
Museum
NC: Little Hands
Program-Nic Art
Museum
SWC: Duffy as Dr .
Suess-White Mtn.
Library
NC: Little Hands
Program-Nic Art
Museum
AC: 1st day of
school
NC: Little Hands
Program-Nic Art
Museum
SWC: Gr een River
Farmer’s MarketRailroad Ave
NC: Casper Ar t
Walk-Downtown
Casper
Concerts in the ParkWashington Park
SWC: Rock Spr ings
Main St. MarketSouth Main St.
NC: The Fireants–
NC: Concer ts in the
Nic grounds
Park-Washington
Dwight YoakumPark
Casper Events Center
FC (Lander): 1st
day of school
SC (Green River);
1st day of school
NC: Concer ts in the
Park-Washington
Park
History HuntsNational Historic
Trails Interpretive
Center
NC: Concer ts in the
Park-Washington
Park
AC: Downtown
Farmer’s MarketGrand & 2nd
AC: Downtown
Farmer’s MarketGrand & 2nd
NC: Renaissance
Festival-Central WY
Fairgrounds
AC: Downtown
Farmer’s MarketGrand & 2nd
NC: 2015 Cowboy
State Feis-Kelly
Walsh HS
AC: Downtown
Farmer’s MarketGrand & 2nd
Festival of the ArtsDepot Park
NC: Up In Ar ms
Gun Show-Central
WY Fairgrounds
FC: Book Sale at
the Nook-Lander
Library and Bank of
the West
NC: Health Screening-Sam’s Club
Roaming Buffalo
Music FestivalYellowstone Garage
NC: Renaissance
Festival-Central WY
Fairgrounds
We’re With You Day
SWC: River Festival-Expedition Island
NC: River fest &
Duck DerbyCrossroads Park
2015 Cowboy State
Feis-Kelly Walsh HS
AC: Festival of the
Arts-Depot Park
Gem City Car Classic
-Downtown Laramie
NC: Summer Sale-a
-Bration & Street
Fair-Downtown
Casper
How To Talk To Your Kids About Bullying
The school yard bully is something most people, adults and children alike, can
relate to. Many of us have experienced that person in some way, shape or
form. We might have been that person, supported that person or run from that
person.
While our children may struggle with fitting in and growing up, just as we did,
their struggles will all be slightly different. Technology has opened up a new
world to kids and adults alike. We have access to just about anything we want
with the touch of a button and in most cases, that button is in our pants pocket
or purse. This advancement in technology can also bring new challenges to
kids when dealing with conflict. Type of bullying have evolved and we need to
also.
As our kids head back to school, or maybe for the first time, parents should be
vigilant and involved. Know the warning signs a child may show if they are
being bullied or if they are the aggressor. Be sure to keep the lines of communication open between you and your child to allow them to speak freely to you
when they feel they might need help. If you think your child may be involved in
a bulling situation, work with your child’s school or daycare provider to find a
solution which keeps your child and others safe. For more information on
signs, symptoms, types and answers to other questions about bullying, check
out www.stopbullying.gov.
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