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CentroNía Family Bulletin | January 2022
Important Dates

  • January 17: ALL CentroNía centers will be closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Telemundo visits CentroNía Studio ROCKS:
Our out-of-school-time program was recently featured on Telemundo! Watch the video here.
Diaper Bank: If you are in need of diapers, please complete this form. Reminder: CentroNía will distribute diapers directly to your child's classroom.

If you have questions, please email Michael Yacob at [email protected].
COVID-19 Resources

CentroNía is committed to ensuring children & families have the information and support they need as we navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Please review the new resources for families below:





On January 26, from 2:30-7:30 pm, DC Health will be at CentroNía Columbia Rd. administering free COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-17 years old, parents and guardians of children, and CentroNía staff.

Additionally, this page on our website documents the updates we have shared with you as well as additional community resources that are available.

Thank you and stay safe!
Upcoming Events
MD and Upshur: Winter Safety Workshop 
Friday, January 14 @ 1:00pm
As you look for ways to stay safe and warm, don’t overlook other risks that might arise. Join us for a winter workshop and learn how to enjoy and protect yourself and your family during cold days. Via Zoom.

Clothing Drive at 1420 Columbia Rd.
Friday, January 14 @ 3:00-4:30pm
(for CentroNía families only)
CentroNía is hosting a clothing drive for families. If you have any new or gently-used items you'd like to donate to the drive, please drop them off in the Family Room 118WB up until the date of the event. If you have questions, please contact Michael Yacob.

MD: Virtual Cooking Class
Wednesday, January 19th @ 1:00pm
CentroNia's Food & Wellness Program is hosting its first annual virtual Cooking Class for Takoma Park families! Prior to the event, families will receive an informational flyer with the name of the recipe, Zoom link, and schedule. On January 18th, families will receive a bag with all the ingredients to cook for 4 people, cooking instructions, and nutrition educational facts about barley. The Zoom link can also be found here.

MD and Upshur: How to Handle Temper Tantrums
Friday, January 21 @ 1:00pm
CentroNia Maryland and Upshur 
Join our mental health coordinator Elena Marin in a workshop about how to handle tantrums. Learn about what works for you family, what does not and why, the do’s and the don’ts. Via Zoom.
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