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NMSHSA Monthly Newsletter - Issue 24 - 2021

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Annual Conference News

2021 National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association Annual Virtual Conference Register Now! Monday, April 26 – Wednesday, April 28  Schedule of Activities for 2021  March: Board of Directors - April 18, 2021 April: Virtual Conference: April 26 to 28, 2021 May: Awards and Scholarships: May 27, 2021 NMSHSA is going virtual for our 2021 Annual Conference, we are looking forward to bringing the in-person feeling to our virtual stage in 2021!

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Plate of Bounty Award and Scholarships Applications Deadline for Nomination and Application Submissions: Friday, April 30, 2021 Awards and Scholarships Presented on: Thursday, May 27, 2021 (Virtual Event) The National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA) is inviting you to nominate individuals for the Plate of Bounty Award, and/or submit applications for the Bill Castellanos Parent Scholarship Award or the Clint Mitcham Scholarship Award for MSHS staff. All forms are available in English and Spanish. Please share Spanish links with parents. Don't wait for the last minute! Complete the forms below now!

Plate of Bounty Award The National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association would again like to invite the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS} community to nominate deserving individuals who have made a difference in for MSHS  programs, children and families. For more information and to fill the nomination form, in English or Spanish, select the links below:

Nominate Individuals for the Plate of Bounty Awards

Nomine personas para los premios Plate of Bounty

Bill Castellanos Parent Scholarship Award The National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association is pleased to announce the availability of one $1,000 scholarships to individuals who are currently pursuing their education in an institute of higher learning and have had a child enrolled in a minimum of one season or currently have a child enrolled in a Migrant and Seasonal Head Start program. For more information and to fill an application form, in English or Spanish, select links below:

Apply for the Bill Castellanos Scholarship

Aplique para la beca Bill Castellanos (para padres)

Clint Mitcham Scholarship Award The National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association is pleased to announce the availability of two $1,000 scholarships to individuals who have a minimum of three completed seasons of experience working with a Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) program. For more information and to fill the application form, in English or Spanish, select the links below:

Apply for the Clint Mitcham Scholarship (for staff)

Aplique para las becas Clint Mitcham (para empleados)

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COVID-19 Updates

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Supporting MSHS Grantees The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID–19) and the intensity of media coverage surrounding it may be overwhelming, perhaps even frightening.  Prevention is a priority at this time, especially during cold and flu season. Migrant and Seasonal Head Start is a trusted voice in rural communities and it is important that families can turn to you for reassurance and guidance. The NMSHSA offers support in this critical times through information and advocacy. Follow us on our website. We will keep you updated with resources from the Office of Head Start, the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC), and others. We have added legislative updates and information about how the virus is affecting farm workers lives and labor:

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Lea más Desde la Oficina de Head Start

From CDC

Desde el CDC

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Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Job Center Search for job opportunities in Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) programs anywhere in the U.S. If your organization is interested in publishing a new job announcement, please email the information to jrios@nmshsa.org.

NMSHSA Monthly Newsletter The NMSHSA is pleased to have disseminated its monthly newsletter since February 2019. For 2020, we are planning to have an space for families and grantees to share their stories. Please email them to newsletter@nmshsa.org.

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