| |  | It’s Harvest Time! | The cooler weather is arriving quickly, making it the perfect time to harvest some books and enjoy reading together! We have exciting things planned for the fall, including new book boxes in the community and, of course, our Family Space, which is the coziest place for book harvesting. This month's newsletter is filled with numerous resources and community activities, so grab your calendars and make sure you don't miss out on any of the fun! |
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|  | New Book Boxes at Solite Park & Carolina Outreach |
|  | Storytimes for babies are BACK! More information can be found below! |
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|  | October Family Resource: Sesame Workshop | A Message from Our School and Family Engagement Team | Families,
We are so excited to announce the start of a “resource-share” series with you. Each month for the remainder of 2023, we will highlight a resource that we hope you find useful to your family. This could be in the form of an online resource, an organization, or even an event. This month, in honor of the start of the 2023-2024 school year, we are shining a spotlight on an a resource that has been supporting kids' learning since 1969---Sesame Street. Many of us know and love the show and beloved characters like Big Bird and Elmo, but have you heard of Sesame Workshop? Keep reading to learn more about them and follow the links to see how they serve families just like yours!
With a mission of helping kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder, Sesame Workshop is an independent nonprofit that is made up of 400+ members and partners with reach in over 150 countries. Their work focuses on the earliest learners and families can find research-based resources for their children up to age six. You can explore these offerings in the Family Resources section of the site where adults and children can watch videos, listen to stories, and play games that explore topics like emotional well-being, family bonding, and more. Of course, our favorite area of the site is----you guessed it, READING! Found under the Language and Literacy heading, you can search by age group, language (English or Spanish), resource type, and activity length to find just the right game or video and even articles and workshops, or you can click on View All and see all the options at once.
We hope you enjoy delving into Sesame Workshop. We did!
The School & Family Engagement Team, Amy, Alisa, Anneke, Gia, Gisela, & Emma | | Have Great Handwriting?! We Need Your Help!
We are looking for extra volunteers during our upcoming busy season! Helping us mail our End-of-Year thank you notes & holiday cards for our supporters is a big but rewarding task and we could use your help! Simply complete the form letting us know your availability and Parker, our volunteer coordinator, will contact you within the next month. There is an opportunity to take materials home with you, as well, enabling you to volunteer on your own schedule.
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| | Book Harvest Events | Book or Treat Halloween EventOctober 28th, 1pm-4pm | Join us for a fun and exciting afternoon filled with free books, engaging activities, delicious treats, and lots of fun surprises! We invite you to come dressed in your favorite costumes and get ready for a thrilling experience. This event will take place both indoors and outdoors at our Family Space, providing a perfect setting for a memorable time with friends and family. | |
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| | Stories from the Start: Storytime for BabiesOctober 5, 12, 19, 9:30am-10:30am
Book Harvest Family Space | Stories from the Start is a bilingual (English/Spanish) storytime for 0-2 year olds with songs/music, nursery rhymes, & movement activity. Families will also have the opportunity to use the Family Space freely before and after the storytime, including choosing books for their children to take home and keep. | |
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| | ‘Read for the Record’ Storytime CelebrationOctober 26th, 3:30pm-4:30pmBook Harvest Family Space | This bilingual Storytime will be equipped with a fun story & activities! Together, we will celebrate Read for the Record-- Jumpstart's annual push to share high-quality books throughout the country and foster a love of reading in children across the U.S.!
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| |  | | | Community Events | Book Harvest will be at the following events throughout the community. Come say hi! | Hispanic Heritage Month CelebrationOctober 7th, 10AM-2PMWD Hill Recreation Center | The City of Durham and Durham Parks & Recreation are hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Día de la Comunidad (Community Day) will take place Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham North Carolina. |
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| | Fall FestivalOctober 14th, 10AM-1PMDPS Hub Farm | Show up any time between 10am and 1pm for food trucks, live music, apple cider and other fall treats made by our Northern High School Culinary Arts students, fishing on our pond, hula hooping, arts & crafts, and more! This event is free for admission but some activities and all food will be available for sale. |
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| | Durham Mothers Club Fall FestivalOctober 14th, 10:30AM-1PMOld Mill Farm | The Durham Mothers Club is excited to invite you to our annual Fall Festival! This year's event promises to be the best one yet, with a variety of activities to suit everyone's taste. We'll have raffle prizes featuring items donated by local businesses, games for kids, live entertainment, and delicious food. |
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| | Hallow-EnoOctober 31st, 5:30PM-8:30PMWest Point on the Eno | Hallow-Eno is for the whole family, and is specifically designed for kids age 12 and younger. The event features: Campfire, Stories, Songs, Hayrides, Treats, Crafts, Games, Face painting! It’s free, and registration is not required. |
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