Working Committees
Please find a list of our committees, a description and contact. Committees are listed alphabetically.
Note: Due to the COVID 19 virus, many 2021 events may be postponed, cancelled or held virtually.
Community Outreach Committee
Co-chair: Donna Koser and Jennifer St. John
Contact Information: dkoser@uwwestcentralct.org
Co-chair: Donna Koser and Jennifer St. John
Contact Information: dkoser@uwwestcentralct.org
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Health Committee:
Co-chairs: Erin Hamilton, Leo Suazo and Tina Tanguay
Contact: DonnaOsuch@bristolct.gov or 860 584-7726 x 442162
Co-chairs: Erin Hamilton, Leo Suazo and Tina Tanguay
Contact: DonnaOsuch@bristolct.gov or 860 584-7726 x 442162
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Infant and Toddler Committee
Chair: Sarah Guerette
Contact Information: dkoser@uwwestcentralct.org or (860) 582-9559 Ext. 400
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Transition to Kindergarten Committee
Co-chairs: Christina Macioci, Kristen Peck and Rachael Witkewicz
Contact: DonnaOsuch@bristolct.gov or 860 584-7726 x 442162
Co-chairs: Christina Macioci, Kristen Peck and Rachael Witkewicz
Contact: DonnaOsuch@bristolct.gov or 860 584-7726 x 442162
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Reading on the Green
"A Positive Parenting Skills Program for a Healthier Parent - Child Relationship" presented by Dr. Lisa Menillo, MD from Pediatric Care Center was held on April 24, 2019.
LaurenKittle@bristolct.gov
Infant and Toddler Committee
Co-Chairs: Sarah Guarette
Contact Information: sfeller@bristolhospital.org
Goals:
Support creation of developmentally appropriate non-competitive activities for very young children.
Focus on new mothers in community- education/information and support (maternal depression screening)
Activities:
Gather and review data to better understand the infant and toddler community with
regular updates from:
http://www.childfirst.org/
Bristol Family Resource Center (FRC)
Nurturing Families Network (NFN):
http://www.ct.gov/oec/cwp/view.asp?a=4544&q=535866
Women, Infant and Children (WIC):
https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/women-infants-and-children-wic
Meets every month on the 1st Monday
at the
City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services; Parent & Child Center
55 High Street, Bristol
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Infant and Toddler Committee
Co-Chairs: Sarah Guarette
Contact Information: sfeller@bristolhospital.org
Goals:
Support creation of developmentally appropriate non-competitive activities for very young children.
Focus on new mothers in community- education/information and support (maternal depression screening)
Activities:
Gather and review data to better understand the infant and toddler community with
regular updates from:
http://www.childfirst.org/
Bristol Family Resource Center (FRC)
Nurturing Families Network (NFN):
http://www.ct.gov/oec/cwp/view.asp?a=4544&q=535866
Women, Infant and Children (WIC):
https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/women-infants-and-children-wic
Meets every month on the 1st Monday
at the
City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services; Parent & Child Center
55 High Street, Bristol
1:30-2:30 p.m.
World Breastfeeding Week Celebration - 8/3/2019
Transition to Kindergarten Committee
Co-chairs: Mary-Alice Petrucelli-Timek and Donna Osuch
Contact : maryalicepetrucellitimek@bristolct.gov or 860 584-7812 x 451248
or
dosuch@uwwestcentralct.org 860 582-9559 x 401
Goals:
To make Transition to Kindergarten as seamless as possible for families and children ·
To make Getting Ready for Kindergarten a community investment
Activities:
Early Notification
Parent Presentations
Countdown to Kindergarten Event
Fire Truck Ride Raffle
Fire House Tour and T-Shirt
Electronic Signs
Appetite for Reading
Collecting assessments and forwarding to BOE for Kindergarten teachers
Reviewing assessments of incoming K children by K teachers
Ice Cream Truck and Book distribution
Visit: Preparing for Kindergarten
Meets every month on the 3rd Monday
at South Side School; Conference Room, 21 Tuttle Road, Bristol
from 3:45-4:45 pm.
Note: Currently meeting on Zoom.
Follow video on You Tube to help prepare your child for Kindergarten:
COUNTDOWN
TO KINDERGARTEN!
First Day of School Firetruck Ride - 2021
Ice Cream Truck / Book Distribution/First Day Reminder
Program Quality Committee
Chair: Maureen Eaton
For information on meeting dates, please email Mary-Alice Petrucelli-Timek @ maryalicepetrucellitimek@ci.bristolct.us.
Early Childhood Conference
Dine & Discuss
Dine & Discuss held on April 4, 2019!
Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers and administrators discussed Preschool Kindergarten Summary Sheet
Early Childhood Conference held in August, 2019
Special Thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Bartles & The Bristol Lions Club...
Thank you to all who attended the "Bristol Babies Bridge to Literacy" Polar Express event at the Bristol Public Library!
ALL ABOARD THE POLAR EXPRESS
Special thanks to the Bristol Early Childhood Alliance and School Readiness "Bristol Babies Bridge to Literacy" committee members, Scouts BSA Troop 1425, United Way of West Central Connecticut Kids in the Middle (KIM) students, Walmart Bristol - Farmington Ave, Bristol Library - Children's Department and of course Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, Frosty the snowman and our two train conductors! Each family received an "Appetite for Reading" book, candy cane and a bell from Walmart.
Special thanks to the Bristol Early Childhood Alliance and School Readiness "Bristol Babies Bridge to Literacy" committee members, Scouts BSA Troop 1425, United Way of West Central Connecticut Kids in the Middle (KIM) students, Walmart Bristol - Farmington Ave, Bristol Library - Children's Department and of course Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, Frosty the snowman and our two train conductors! Each family received an "Appetite for Reading" book, candy cane and a bell from Walmart.
