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January 2026 Family and Community Liaison Newsletter

Posted Date: 01/09/26 (01:33 PM)
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Please enjoy the latest Homer Central School District Family and Community Liaison Newsletter for January, 2026.

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Protecting Children In Today's Digital World

DATE: Thursday, January 15th, 2026
TIME: 5:00-5:30 Light Dinner
     5:30-7:00 pm Workshop

Geri Ann Brooks, Assistant Director of the Child Advocacy Center of Cortland County, will be presenting an informative session on how to keep our children safe on the internet.

Geri Ann will share practical strategies, current online safety concerns, and tools families can use to protect children in today’s digital world. She will share her first hand experiences with working with children at risk and how these situations could have been prevented. This presentation is ideal for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who works with youth. 

For more information or to register visit https://bit.ly/Int11525 or click the button below.

For a shareable flyer click HERE.
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JANUARY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
 
Homer Central School District is accepting applications for its Pre-Kindergarten program for September 2026. Questions can be directed to the District Registrar.
Printable Pre-K Application
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NAMI Youth & Young Adult Resource Highlight: College Mental Health Guide

College can be an exciting time of growth, but it also comes with new pressures and mental health challenges for students and educators alike. The Mental Health College Guide, developed by NAMI and The Jed Foundation, is a one-stop online resource designed to help students understand their mental health, practice self-care, and find support, while also offering educators practical strategies for supporting students who may be struggling. If you have a young person in your life currently in college or heading there soon, this is worth a look! Click HERE to check it out.
 
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January 19th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On Monday, January 19th Homer Central School District will be closed in observance of the federal holiday celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. It's a great day to learn more about why the U.S. celebrates this holiday.

The Cortland YWCA will be hosting a free nourishing Soup & Bread Luncheon and an eye-opening Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation experience. Through guided activities and conversation, participants will explore how historical and present-day policies shape financial outcomes across communities, sharing a meal while building empathy and awareness. If you are interested in attending you can RSVP HERE.
 
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Homer Little League Winter Clinic

Registration is still open for the Homer Little League Winter Clinic.

Winter Clinics will be held Sundays at the JM McDonald Sports Complex from 2-3 p.m. and are FREE FOR REGISTERED Homer Little League players aged 8-12!

To register visit bit.ly/4rN1Fdm or click HERE for more information.
 
Poster for the 3rd annual Father-Daughter Dance hosted by Homer Recreation Department.
 

Parent to Parent NYS

Parent to Parent of New York State builds a supportive network of families to reduce isolation and empower those who care for people with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs to navigate and influence service systems and make informed decisions. Below is a list of upcoming opportunities in January. To view the Parent to Parent NYS Event Calendar click the image below or learn more about Parent to Parent NYS click HERE.
January Virtual Events flyer from Parent to Parent of NYS, listing online events for parents and caregivers.
 
Poster for 'Structuring for Success' webinar series on autism, featuring a child playing with blocks.
 
A flyer for a webinar titled 'Nurturing Sleep for Children with Autism: Strategies for Healthier Bedtimes' on February 12, 2026.
 
Poster for 'Careeracuse at the Zoo' Career Exploration Camp on January 31st, featuring cartoon animals and photos of camp activities.
 
Recent past issues of the Homer Central School District Family and Community Liaison Newsletters can be found on the district website at www.homercentral.org/community