News, Events and Highlights
It Takes a Village
Perhaps you have heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It sounds nice, right? The sentiment that you are not alone, that there are men and women around you that provide support, encouragement, and practical advice when you need it. You might feel...
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March Point 25th Annual Run & Walk $25,000 Raised for C.H.O.W
United Way of Skagit County wishes to thank Marathon Petroleum Anacortes Refinery, event sponsors, the incredible Marathon volunteers and over 600 event attendees for coming out last Saturday, June 22 in support of C.H.O.W. C.H.O.W. is Cutting Hunger On Weekends, a...
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Kindergarten Transition: Social Emotional Skill Building
Social emotional skills feel a little squishy, don’t they? These skills include a child’s ability to manage emotions, follow expectations and limits, take care of their own needs, make friends and build relationships with peers and adults, solve social problems and...
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Kindergarten Transition: What if someone is mean to my kid?
What is it like to send your child to kindergarten? Imagine sending your very heart in to the world. Vulnerable. Exposed. It is hard to imagine how this tiny person will navigate the school bus, classroom expectations, and the social dynamics of the playground. For...
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Kindergarten Transition: Easing Anxious Hearts and Minds
Spring is here and that means kindergarten registration is upon us! For some kids the very idea of kindergarten can cause anxiety. When I taught preschool, I noticed children became a bit apprehensive or fearful when we talked about kindergarten-readiness. After all,...
read moreMr. Dabbs’ Fifth Grade Class Sacrifice for Others Every fall for the past 6 years, My Dabbs’ mentions the subject of charity and giving back to his incoming 5th Grade class at Washington Elementary in Mount Vernon. He offers the class relevant information and asks...
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