H&H Child Care Training Center - Building Bridges to a World of Learning

Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. (**Link to complete article below)

• Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February (npr.org)
• **Black History Month 2022: Facts, Origins & More (history.com)

Library Lovers' Month

Library Lovers' Month is a month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is a time for everyone, especially library support groups, to recognize the value of libraries and to work to assure that the Nation's libraries will continue to serve. There are free printables for book marks, activities, etc. (**Link to complete article below)

• National Library Lover's Month (nationaldaycalendar.com)
• **Library Lover's Month (librarysupport.net)

NOTE: All First Aid & CPR, Medication Administration, Asthma, Allergy and Anaphylaxis classes are taught face-to- face in accordance with State of Maryland and Montgomery County COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.

Take a class with a friend or colleague during the month of February and take advantage of our Love is in the Air... BOGO (Buy One, Get One).

This is how it works:

• Both of you register for the same class - BOGO
• Earn your certificates and CEUs
• Now lean back and enjoy the accomplishments of job well done!

Check out the upcoming 45 hour trainings in February and put the BOGO to good use. Don't forget to check our Upcoming Classes calendar for other class choices.

Trainings not covered by this BOGO: First Aid/CPR, 6 Hour Medication Management, and On-Site training sessions.

NEW UPDATE ON ANNOUNCING THE WINNER

Our staff working on the photos for the National Puzzle Day Contest has been ill. We hope to make the announcement later this week.

Over the last several days MSDE have released information on quarantine guidelines and consumer alerts regarding COVID testing. Here are the links:

• Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance from MSDE

• Consumer Alert: Beware of Door-to-Door COVID-19 Testing

• Consolidated COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for P-12 School and Child Care (10/27/2021