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28 Nov 2022
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. We are raising $1000 for Boostlingo, a translating service for families who don't speak English, like Liliana, featured in the video below. You don't need to wait until Nov. 29.
Visit here to give: wakesmartstart.org/donate
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20 Sep 2021
TODAY, 11am-2pm, at Pullen Park near Shelter 5, there is a Child Passenger Safety Clinic. They will inspect car seats free of charge and give away 50 FREE car seats on a first come, first serve basis.
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
21 Aug 2021
It warms our ❤️s to see the excitement of so many kindergarten students and families at @MarblesRaleigh! We’re looking forward to a great year! #ReadTalkPlaySchoolEveryday #SchoolReady
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
21 Aug 2021
Look who we spotted at today's Kick off to Kindergarten event at Marbles. Reading is awesome!
@WakeOEL @WCPSS #whatstartsherechangeseverything
@MarblesRaleigh
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22 Jul 2021
Will your child be 4 by August 31, 2021? We are taking applications NOW for FREE NC Pre-K until 1pm today. Come out to 4901 Waters Edge Drive in Raleigh, apply, and receive free books & breakfast. Shout out to Chick-fil-A for the food!
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20 Jul 2021
WCSS & NC Pre-K are in the news! Thank you Cassandra Brooks, Little Believers Academy, parent Destiny Wilson, son Jeremiah, & Spectrum News 1 for sharing the impact of NC Pre-K. Apply for 2021-22 NC Pre-K at wakesmartstart.org/pre-k.
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1 Jul 2021
These families just applied for a year of FREE Pre-K! Will your child by 4 by August 31st? Application Event happening NOW til noon at 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Raleigh, 27606. Can't make it? Apply online at wakesmartstart.org/pre-k. @wakesmartstart #ncprek
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1 Jul 2021
Will your child be 4 by August 31st? Apply now for NC Pre-K that gets your child READY TO SUCCEED! FREE to eligible families!
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
8 May 2021
Shhh! 😴 🌙It's time for a bedtime storytime!
Start your weekend off right with this virtual Preschool Storytime from @wcplonline!
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#StorytimeAnytime
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
7 May 2021
Are you a renter with late rent or utility bills due to #COVID19? Are you a landlord with tenants unable to pay rent?
Wake County and @RaleighGov have launched #HouseWake COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program that may be able t help!
Learn more: wakegov.com/housing
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
4 May 2021
👣 Walk-ins are now welcome at all Wake County Public Health vaccine clinics – that’s 4 locations this week with evening and weekend hours! Visit wakegov.com/vaccine to schedule your appointment or view our walk-in calendar with times/dates/locations 🚶♂️🚶♀️ #vaccinatewake
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
4 May 2021
.@WakeCountyMgr's recommended budget outlines $1.56 billion of spending for FY22.
📝 Get the highlights: bit.ly/FY22-presentation
🎥 Watch the presentation: bit.ly/FY22-presentation
📢 Share your comments: bit.ly/FY22-comments
📚 Dig into all 406 pages: bit.ly/FY22-recommended
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
4 May 2021
Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! Join some of your favorite @PBS personalities as they thank their favorite teachers! How would you fill in the blanks? #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek
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4 May 2021
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3 May 2021
.@WakeCountyMgr Currently, we provide almost $1.7 million to @WakeSmartStart to support pre-K for income-eligible 4 y/os. In the #FY22budget, we propose expanding our investment to $2 million to create a new pre-K curriculum for income-eligible 3 y/os called Wake ThreeSchool.
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
4 May 2021
Foster care should be a support system for families in need, not a substitute for parents. Our staff, court system and related professionals work to keep families together with the right mix of support and partnerships.
Learn more about #FosterCareMonth: ow.ly/BtA250EAThh
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4 May 2021
Claiming professional space in early childhood! We see you, ALL of you who work with our young children and families! icont.ac/4CMlY
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
29 Apr 2021
ICYMI, @WakeGOV, @WakeSmartStart and @WCPSS yesterday announced the creation of Wake ThreeSchool, a new Pre-K program for underserved 3-year-olds. ow.ly/ptJH50EAMXp
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
28 Apr 2021
Great news for Wake County and inspiring work by @WakeSmartStart!
28 Apr 2021
The #WakeBOC today announced the creation of Wake ThreeSchool, a new Pre-K program designed to give underserved 3-year-olds access to quality early education when brain building is at its peak.
DETAILS: wakegov.com/news/wake-county…
@WakeSmartStart 🟦🟨🟥
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Wake Smart Start retweeted
28 Apr 2021
Right now, about half of our adults are partially vaccinated and almost 40 percent are fully vaccinated. This is great progress. But to get to two-thirds, we need everybody to work on this. Tell your loved ones why it’s safe and easy. Give them a ride if they need it.
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