SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — It is no secret, little kids get messy! While a parent’s instinct may be to clean up the chaos, experts say letting them get dirty as they play and explore the world is key to their development. Alicia Varner has seen the …
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Lizeette Zurita, who also works as the Parents as Teachers coordinator with Holy Cross Ministries, said the issue is especially important in the Latino community as the stigma around mental health care is particularly strong. Three events in Summit County this week: Conversations with County …
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There is great truth to the adage “All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten.” More and more, research suggests just how crucial a child’s early experiences are in setting the tone for the rest of his or her academic life. Guest editorial: …
Guest editorial: Importance of early childhood education cannot be overstated Read More »
The Park City Community Foundation is partnering with Holy Cross Ministries and PC Tots to expand affordable, quality childcare in the Park City area. Listen Here >>
For the past year, Arts-Kids — a local nonprofit that uses creativity to teach children life skills — has tweaked its programs to fit the scheduling demands of today’s students, parents and teachers. Arts-Kids program changes keep founder’s vision in sight
It’s a very strong program currently, but we’re finding that this study is going to allow us to improve it and make it even better. A two-year study of children in Holy Cross Ministries’ School Readiness Program will be used to identify areas that need …
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Rebeca Gonzalez grew up attending the Holy Cross Ministries after-school program in the Park City School District. Now, the Park City resident and University of Utah student is gathering data to show the effect of educational programs on the community. And she is being honored …
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The holidays are a time for giving, and the Park City School District and Holy Cross Ministries are joining in on the festive season. The two organizations are sponsoring a holiday party for the after-school programs at the elementary schools in the district. Park City …
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When they sold Holy Cross Hospital in 1994, “the sisters of the Holy Cross didn’t skip a beat. They were totally committed to the state of Utah as they have been since 1875,” said Maria Farrington, president and executive director of Holy Cross Ministries. Read …
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We had individuals doing outstanding work, amazing work, putting in hours after hours,” he said. “But now that it’s been restructured, I think it’s going to improve and hopefully become a little more efficient and work a little smarter. Park City School District ramps up …
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