Bishop Indian Head Start 405 North Barlow Lane

Bishop, CA 93514

(760) 872-3911/Fax: (760) 582-4291

www.bishoppaiutetribe.com/headstart.html

May 2020

And so our year has come to an end!

Although we did not get to complete it together in person, as Pete the Cat would say,

“It’s all good!”

A big thank you to our BIHS Staff for continuing to serve our students by providing meals and at-

home learning activities during these last few weeks.

Congratulations to all of our students! To our 4 year old friends, have fun in kindergarten! To our 3 year old friends we’ll see you next school year!

Check out the BIHS Teachers Facebook Page for the

Bishop Indian Head Start 2019-2020 Virtual Graduation!

Have a great summer friends!

Stay Safe and Stay Strong!

Hands that look

clean can still have icky

germs!

Wash YourHands!

This material was developed by CDC. The Life is Better with Clean Hands campaign is made possible by a partnership between the CDC Foundation, GOJO, and Staples. HHS/CDC does not endorse commercial products, services, or companies.

If so go to www.ihs.gov and learn

at your own pace!

Indian Health Service, Division of Environmental Health Services has developed the Online

Food Handler Training to meet the training needs of those people who, because of time con-

straints, geographic location, or other reasons, prefer to receive food sanitation training in the

convenience of an online course. This course is appropriate for people who:

Are familiar with using a computer and navigating the internet;

Can arrange for their own access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and

speakers or headphones to listen to the audio portion;

Have access to a printer to print the Food Handler Certificate upon successful completion

of the course; and

Require a Food Handler Certification from the Indian Health Service to sell or prepare food

on tribal lands or who prepare food for others in a public setting.

The Online Food Handler Training consists of a one-hour training video and twenty question

quiz. You must pass the quiz with at least a 70% to obtain your Food Handler Certificate.

Please budget about one and a half hours to complete the entire training.

A Food Handler Certificate from the Indian Health Service (IHS) certifies that you have taken

the training and passed the quiz. It is not a permit to sell food. Food Handler Certificates may

be honored by Tribes or possibly non-Tribal entities. Ensure you determine the jurisdiction

you are in and their requirements for permits or food certifications.

Month:

Hubiga Mua ( May- blooming month)

Action Words:

Wuu (get/catch)

Colors:

Aka (red)

Atsa (orange)

Tuhu (black)

Puhi (green or blue)

Insects:

Wo’a (worm)

Aktaghzi (grasshopper)

Objects:

Hubidua (flower)

Tabedua (sun)

Tuwoobu (earth)

Phrases:

U-dawa neika a-batsaga (brush your teeth)

U-maya neika a-batsaga (wash your hands)

Kids says back (I am brushing my teeth)

Numbers:

1. sumu’u 9. kwanuki

2. waha 10. suwano

3. pahi

4. watsungwi

5. manugi

6. nabahi

7. tatsuwi

The Staff at the City of Bishop Community Services Department would like to reach out to our Community to keep our

families happy, healthy and active during the closures of our programs due to COVID-19 pandemic. They have begun

to compile activities for all ages that can be done at home, some with little cost on supplies. Please check out some of

the links below for ideas, demonstrations and videos to help keep everyone busy during this time.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES- On our webpage you will see many educational activities to engage your

children in different areas of learning and help keep them active! Some of these programs are free of charge, some are

local businesses and may have a fee associated with them.

Hand Washing Song

Wash, Wash, Wash your hands, Wash the germs away, Wash, Wash, Wash your hands, Wash them everyday!

Lather 20 seconds Wet hands Use soap

Rinse hands Dry hands Use a paper towel to

turn the water off

**Sing 2 times to equal 20 seconds.

Practice your ABC’s while learning about ocean animals on the Aquarium of The Pacific virtual web page

To see all the great online activities go to :

www.cityofbishop.com

• When do car seats expire?

Most car seats expire after 6 years of the date of manufacture, not when you bought it. Al-ways check the car seat manual for exact expiration dates and further car seat information.

• How do you check the expiration date on a car seat?

Look underneath the bottom of the car seat. You should find either the date of manufacture or the date of expiration stamped in the plastic or printed on a label under the seat. If an expira-tion date is listed, use that to determine when you should stop using the seat.

• Why Do Car Seats Expire?

Car seats expire do to the wear and tear of its materials. Car seats are often exposed to ex-treme temperatures, whether numbingly low or blisteringly hot. This could cause seatbelts to become elastic, meaning they’ll work less in your favor in the unfortunate event of a crash.

• How to get rid of an expired car seat:

Cut the straps. Car seats can’t be used without the straps. Take off the cover, cut it up, or put it in a separate garbage or recycle bin so that it can’t be paired back up with the seat.

Please let us know if your child is in need of a new car seat. We have a variety of car seats avail-able to meet your child’s needs. We would be happy to check your child’s car seat for proper installation, appropriate height/weight or expiration or anything else you may have a question about!

This type of car seat can be installed rear facing for children 2 years and under or forward facing for children 2 years and older. This type car seat accommodates infants weighing 5 pounds to children weighing up to 65 pounds. This car seat is does not become a booster seat. The 5 - point harness straps are always in use.

Evenflo– Sure Ride/Titan Evenflo Booster Seat

This car seat is for chil-dren weighing 40-110 pounds. The seat belt is used to hold the child in place.

Evenflo RightFit

The 5-point harness is used with children weighing 22-50 or as a Booster for children weighing 40-110 pounds.

Parents-Ask you child to tell

you what the first thing is

they do when they get

into a car... Their reply

should be “Buckle Up!”

Social Interaction During Covid 19

Here are some helpful tips to show people we care while we are social distancing:

• Practice the elbow bump with a friend verses a hug. It can be fun and it tests our coordi-

nation for doing just right to bump elbow. Remember elbow bumping should be done gen-

tly. We do not want to hurt anybody. Simulating a hug at a distance can be fun. You can tell

the other person “we are bear hugging “ and use your imagination on how it would feel.

• Smile with your eyes. Even though we all are wearing face masks we can still smile. It has

been said that our eyes are a window to our soul. A lot can be said with the eye’s expres-

sion.

• As we say in preschool “ use your words” Conversation can be just enjoyable 6 feet away.

• Sign language can be done at a distance to show people how we is feel about them.

• If you have been unable to travel to see family or friends then you could call the people

you care about more often. The old fashion way of writing a letter is still just as enjoyable

as before. Everyone enjoys receiving a nice letter in the mailbox instead of always receiv-

ing bills and junk mail. For those that are a little more techy , you can face time or video

chat on your computer using Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, Google Duo, WhatsApp or

Skype.

CNBC Make It compiled the advice of psychology experts, as well as health experts to find out their top tips on how to help you feel better if you have been home on quarantine for an extended amount of time:

• Create a routine — Change out of your pajamas, shower and make a to-do of all the things

you want to achieve each day to create a sense of normality and productivity.

• Break up your day — Find tasks to break up your day and, where possible, change your en-

vironment for different activities.

• Take care of your body — Eat healthily, get plenty of sleep and exercise daily. That could

include conducting indoor workout classes, stretching and practicing meditation. Going on

family walks together and playing I spy while walking can be fun for everyone.

• Help others — If you’re not under strict isolation rules yourself, and you’re in a position to

do so, find ways to support those in need by offering to run errands and collect supplies

for them.