🌼 This Week in East Haven & in Our Community! 🌼

We’re looking forward to a wonderful week filled with opportunities to connect, support one another, and celebrate together!

✨ Tuesday, April 28

Join us for the East Haven Mobile Food Pantry from 2:00–2:45 PM at St. Pio 🥫💛

A great opportunity for individuals and families to access fresh food and community support.

✨ Wednesday, April 29

Enjoy a fun and interactive Play Group at Adult Education at 10:30 AM 👶🎨

A great time for children to play, explore, and socialize!

In the evening, join Community Dining Meals at the East Haven Senior Center from 5:00–6:00 PM 🍽️💙

All are welcome to enjoy a warm meal and great company!

✨ Saturday, May 2

Celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Hagaman Memorial Library 📚🎉

Join us as we welcome the community back to explore the refreshed library, discover new resources, and celebrate this exciting milestone!

Join the celebration at the Hagaman Memorial Library’s Grand Re-Opening! 

Mark your calendars for 

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM, and bring the whole family for a fun-filled morning at the library’s refreshed space. Enjoy games, music, storytime, giveaways, and treats—there’s something for everyone!

 227 Main Street, East Haven, CT

 Fun for all ages—don’t miss it!

Registration for the 2026–2027 Pre-K school year at Overbrook Early Learning Center is now open for children ages 2.8–5.

📅 Next Registration Date

Wednesday, May 6th

⏰ Registration Times

🕗 8:00–10:00 AM

🕓 4:00–6:00 PM

📲 Families can scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the online registration form.

📄 Please Bring the Following Documents

• Child’s Birth Certificate

• Parent/Guardian Photo ID

• Lease agreement or mortgage statement

• Two current utility bills (dated within the last 30 days)

• Current health assessment form

• Medication authorization forms (if applicable)

• 2025 tax return OR four consecutive pay stubs for each working adult in the household

🔄 Re-Registration for Current Overbrook Students

Families re-registering a child who already attends Overbrook only need to submit:

• Lease agreement or mortgage statement

• Two current utility bills (dated within the last 30 days)

• 2025 tax return OR four consecutive pay stubs for each working adult in the household

📅 Additional registration dates will also be available in May.

We look forward to welcoming new students and families to the Overbrook community! 🐝

In preschool, we support children’s growth in both social-emotional development and early literacy skills. These two areas work together to help children become confident, capable, and ready for kindergarten and beyond.

🧸 Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

We help children learn how to:

These skills help children feel safe, supported, and successful in school and in relationships.

📚 Fundations Literacy (Early Reading Skills)

We also use Fundations to build strong early literacy foundations. Children are learning:

These skills prepare children for reading and writing in kindergarten.

💡 How You Can Support at Home

You can help your child grow in both areas by:

At Overbrook Early Learning Center, your voice matters! 💬

We are inviting all families to complete a quick survey that will help shape the programs and support we offer through our Family Resource Center (FRC) and Early Start.

📲 Take the Survey Today:

Scan the QR code on our flyer or use the link provided.

✨ Why it matters:

• Your responses are anonymous

• There are no right or wrong answers

• Your feedback directly impacts the services we provide to families

💡 We’ll be sharing this in multiple ways:

• During programs and conversations

• Sent home with families

• Posted here on ParentSquare

• Shared on social media

If you attend any of our events, you’ll also see the flyer available—feel free to scan and complete it right there!

📝 We’re Listening:

As you share your thoughts, we are also gathering feedback and listening closely to what families are saying. Your ideas, needs, and even short comments help guide our next steps.

❤️ Thank you for helping us build a stronger community for children and families!

East Haven Family Resource Center and Community Dining sponsors the monthly Diaper Distribution at two East Haven locations. East Haven Residency Required. Only one pickup per month.

East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Ave.

Distribution Dates: 5/13 & 6/10

Time: 5 PM - 6 PM

Overbrook Early Learning Center, 54 Gerrish Ave.

Distribution Dates: 5/30 & 6/27

Time: 9 AM - 10 AM

East Haven's Mobile Food Pantry Distributions are every other Tuesday, 2-2:45 p.m. at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish, 355 Foxon Rd., East Haven

Walk-up distribution. No residency required. Please bring your own bag.

April 28th

Families with young children are invited to attend the Play & Learn Group hosted by the East Haven Family Resource Center. This weekly playgroup provides a welcoming space for children and caregivers to learn, play, and connect with other families in the community.

The group focuses on supporting children’s social development, communication skills, and early learning through play-based activities and interactions with peers.

Ages: Birth to 5 years old

Day: Every Wednesday

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Adult Education, 290 Dodge Avenue

Families are asked to complete the intake form on the Family Resource Center website to register for playgroups by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Free community dinner for families.

When: Every Wednesday in April

Time: 5:00–6:30 PM

Location: East Haven Senior Center

91 Taylor Avenue, East Haven

Senior Center dine-in meals are for families with children, and take-out is available for everyone.

🥞 Free Community Breakfast Club

All are welcome to attend.

Location: Overbrook School

54 Gerrish Avenue, East Haven

Time: 9:00–10:00 AM

• May 2

• May 16

• May 30

Breakfast is available for dine-in or take-out.