Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Learning Center

Please join us for our MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATION at Dr. Mayo School from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. There will be singing, dancing, drumming, tasting, henna painting, and more.

Could you use support with your physical and mental health? Please join us for our Monthly Parent Committee Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 12.  We will focus on health and nutrition as well as mental health. Representatives from the NH Health Department and Clifford Beers will be with us.

Wishing everyone peace and happiness as you celebrate Black History Month, the Lunar New Year, and/or Ramadan❤️

Mayo Families, Please join us for our monthly Parent Committee Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 12. We hope to see you all:)

Please see the attached flyer regarding the New Haven Public Schools NHPS Climate Survey

This is an important message from the New Haven Public Schools. Tomorrow, Tuesday, all schools will open with a two-hour delay. There will be no before-school programs. For further information, please visit our web site: nhps.net.

Dear Dr. Mayo Families, As the holiday season arrives, we would like to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our school community. This time of year reminds us of the joy found in togetherness, kindness, and simple moments shared with those we love. It has been a pleasure watching our children learn, grow, and explore each day. Their curiosity, laughter, and excitement bring warmth to our classrooms, and we are grateful for the trust you place in us to support their development. We hope the holiday season brings your family moments of rest, happiness, and connection. May it be filled with love, laughter, and special memories—whatever traditions you celebrate. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for a wonderful new year together. Wishing you and your family a safe, peaceful, and joyful holiday season. Warm wishes, Dr. Mayo School Staff

On behalf of everyone at the Mayo School, we wish you peace and happiness on this Thanksgiving Day. May we all remember to love a little more, give more than we take, and cherish the moments and connections that bring us closer together.

Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 9:30am for our Parent Committee Meeting. This is a time for us to share information and learn how we can best support your family.

¨ALDI Offers a Full Thanksgiving Meal for $40, Setting the Bar for Other Grocers¨

https://corporate.aldi.us/newsroom/news/thanksgiving-press-release

The Purple Pantry boxes are located in the Milford/Bridgeport/West Haven/East Haven area. The PPB are available for people in need of food support to get healthy food 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There are no barriers to get food; simply walk up to a PPB, open the door, Take What You Need and Donate What you Can. Locations here 👉🏼 https://purplepantryboxes.com/locations

Community Kitchen at Beth-El Center (Milford) "At Beth El Center, we understand that a hot meal is more than sustenance; it's an essential ingredient for building a stronger, more inclusive community. Our Community Kitchen provides two nourishing meals daily to ensure that no one goes to bed hungry. Our meals are crafted with care, offering wholesome, balanced options to ensure that individuals and families receive the nourishment they need."

Clifford Beers is now in Head Start! Clifford Beers is here to provide mental health consultation to Head Start students, families, classrooms and school-wide. Our clinical staff will offer: 🔸classroom observations 🔸consultations 🔸outreach to families and caregivers 🔸referrals for services 🔸trauma-informed strategies to address a child or families needs 🔸clinical assessments For parents who are interested in referring their child, head to the link below. Once you fill out this online form, our clinician will contact your family for necessary paperwork and will inform school staff. 🔸Head Start Clifford Beers Referral Link: https://forms.gle/aS6tCCWEP1KGVV626

Please see the attached Food Assistance Resource Guide for New Haven. Here is another resource for the CT Food Bank Mobile Pantry. Pantry times vary by location and include morning, afternoon, and evening times to accommodate as many schedules as possible. Check the schedule at: https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/

FLU VACCINE CLINC
getting a flu shot every fall is a safe and easy way to help keep you from getting very sick from the flu.
All pre-K 3 and 4 year old must receive a flu vaccine by December 31, 2025 or they cannot return to school in January 2026

DR. REGINALD MAYO EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
185 GOFFE STREET - NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
OCTOBER 24, 2025
9:30-11AM

Bring your photo ID and insurance card if you have them, but they are not required to receive a vaccine.

Look what's happening in music, art, and phys ed!

Join us on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 9:30am for our first Parent Committee Meeting.  This is a time for us to share information and learn how we can best support your family.

Did you know... All NHPS Head Start students must be vaccinated for influenza (Flu) by January 1, 2026! Call your child's primary care provider TODAY to schedule an appointment before December 31, 2025. Your child cannot come to school after January 1st without providing proof of flu vaccination, or a medical exemption form from the child's provider if the child is not able to receive the vaccine for medical reasons. DO NOT WAIT! Make an appointment today! 😊