YAAEYC Winter Newsletter 2011

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Dear YAAEYC Members,

I hope everyone had a relaxing and happy holiday season. As I beginto assume my responsibilities as the new YAAEYC President and Iwould like to send my thanks and appreciation to Mindy Miller, theoutgoing YAAEYC President. Thank you Mindy for all your hard workand dedication to the field of Early Childhood. I know that you willcontinue to be an active and committed advocate for young childrenand their families.

Upcoming Events

Pennsylvanias One Book Every Young Child kicks off March 29 th,2011. This years selection, Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Jobby Stephen R. Swineburne is a photograph concept book. Check itout on the www.paonebook.org website.

The Week of the Young Child is fast approaching (April 10-16, 2011)and we are looking forward to many exciting events. This yearstheme is Early Years are Learning Years.

The new PA Keys Spring 2011 Professional Development Calendaris available on the Pa. Keys website.

The next YAAEYC Board meeting is scheduled for March 15th. Loca-tion and time will be e-mailed at a later date.

I wanted to take an opportunity to say that it is an honor to serve asYAAEYC President and I am looking forward to all the learning op-portunities and challenges in the upcoming years. Please be patient

with me as I learn my new role and feel free to contact me with ques-tions and suggestions.

Sue Yohe

We cannot hold a torch to light anothers path without brightening our own.

Ben Sweetland

Letter From The PresidentInsidethisissue:

TheWhiteRoseTheWhiteRoseWinter 2011

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Letter from the President 1

Public Policy 2

YCECE Professional Award 2

2011 YAAEYC Conference 3

Vaccine Schedules 3

I Need A Raise - Advocacy 3

White Rose Award

Nomination

4

Gov. Corbett Valentine 5

Week of the Young ChildUpdates

6

Healthy Eating 7

York County Early

Childhood Education

Professional Award

8

VITA Program 9

Networking Night 9

YAAEYC Contacts 10

New & RenewingMemberships

10

One Book 6
http://www.paonebook.org/http://www.paonebook.org/


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The Public Policy Committee has been hard at work recently planning some exciting things. We willbe sending out information about conducting a Virtual Strike, which will happen during the Week ofthe Young Child, so keep your eyes open! We will send sticker ideas and fact sheets so that fami-lies, employers, and the community can become aware of the issues that early childhood educatorsface. If you would like more information about the Public Policy Committee, please contact the co-

chairs: Ashley Zurawski ([email protected]) or Becky Sullivan ([email protected]).You can also stop by the Public Policy table at the Week of the Young Child Banquet.

Advocacy Suggestions:

Have the children and/or families make Valentines to send to local legislators.

Have children, families, and teachers send a Valentine to Governor Corbett.

Invite your local legislator to tour/visit your center.

Participate in the Virtual Strike during the Week of the Young Child.

Public Policy Update

York County Early Childhood Education

Professional Award

Focus On Our Future is pleased to announce the opportu-nity for early childhood educators to apply for a York

County Early Childhood Education Professional Awardand win $1,000.

Purpose of the Award: This award recognizes the impor-tance of consistent, positive relationships between early

childhood educators and children in high quality earlychildhood education.

Description of the Award: Winners will receive $500 toimplement a developmentally appropriate project in their

classroom and a stipend of $500.

The winners will be recognized at the Week of the YoungChild Awards Reception on April 14, 2011.

The deadline to submit an ap-plication is March 10, 2011 at

4pm.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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2011 YAAEYC Conference

Its hard to believe its that time again! The Conference Committee will be holding its first meetingvery soon to begin planning for our next conference. We are looking for new members for our

committee that can give us some new ideas and suggestions to make our conference even better.There is so much that goes into making the conference a success. We have opportunities for all

levels of participation. Please come join us and be a part of this great event!!

If you are interested in joining our committee, please contact Molly Diehl at [email protected] Shanda Opsitos at [email protected] by March 1st. We will be scheduling our first meetingvery soon after that and we want to be sure to include everyone who is interested! Thanks so much.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) released the annual updates of recom-mended immunization schedules for children andadolescents in the United States for 2011 on Feb-ruary 1, 2011. Children have three immunizationschedules: 0 to 6 years of age, 7 to 18 years ofage, and a catch-up immunization schedule forthose who start late or fall behind.

Remember to check the adult vaccineschedules too. They apply to staff andadult family members. The CDC rec-ommends that all adults who work withchildren receive Tdap vaccine once,regardless of when they last received a tetanusbooster. Tdap is the tetanus, diphtheria, and at-tenuated pertussis vaccine. Pertussis is the germthat causes whooping cough in children and bron-chitis in adults. Infants can die from whoopingcough they get from those who have not been im-munized. Adults of all ages should have a singledose of Tdap.

Those who have or anticipate having close contactwith infants and toddlers must get the shot to pro-tect these children who are too young to get all

their DTP shots. For the same reason, pregnantwomen who have not previously had Tdap shouldget the vaccine within hours after they deliver toavoid exposing their infants to whooping cough.

For more information, visit the CDC website:

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm

Updated Vaccine Schedules

The proposed changes to the Governorsbudget will impact ECE in many ways. Ifever there was a time to step up our role asadvocates in PA, it is NOW! Please comeout and join your fellow professionals at aworkshop entitled I NEED A RAISE! YourRole in Advocacy.

Sara Bosley will help you understand howyou can make an impact in working to-

wards a better tomorrow. You will leavewith valuable skills that will enable you tohelp make change for the early childhoodcommunity.

The workshop will be held in the BoardRoom of the YWCA York. Register on thePA Keys website and the cost to attend is$10.

I NEED A RAISE!Your Role in Advocacy.

Workshop
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htmhttp://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htmhttp://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htmhttp://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htmhttp://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htmhttp://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htmmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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WhiteRoseAwardNomination

EachyearYAAEYCcelebratesourcommunityssuccess inthequalityandcareofearlychildhoodeducationofferedthroughoutourcountyduringtheWeekoftheYoungChild.

Asachildcareprofessionalyouknowthehardworkittakestocreateawarm,caring,successfullearningen

vironmentforchildrenandweallstriveforthisdaily.However,weallknowthereareteachersanddirectors

whogobeyondwhatisexpectedofthemtocreateexceptionallearningexperiencesforchildren.

TheWhiteRoseAwardisgiveneachyeartorecognizetheseindividuals.Thispersonshouldbeanearlychild

hoodprofessionalwho iscommitted to theactivesupportof thechildrensgreatestsocial,physical,emo

tionalandintellectualpotential.Ifyouwouldliketonominatesomeoneforthisaward,pleasecompletethe

formbelow.

NameofNominee:_____________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

PhoneNumber:_______________________________________________________________

CenterorPrivateAffiliation:_____________________________________________________

Position:____________________________________________________________________

YearsinEarlyChildhoodEducation:________________________________________________

YourName:__________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________

PhoneNumber:_______________________________________________________________

Howareyouaffiliatedwiththenominee?___________________________________________

Pleaseprovideinapproximately200words,yourreasonfornominatingthispersonforaWhiteRoseAward.

Pleaseattachanadditionalsheet.

Youmayreturnyournominationsto: WendyLatshaw,OtterbeinEarlyEducationCenter,POBox386,Mount

Wolf,[email protected].

DeadlinefornominationsisMarch11.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Dear Governor Corbett,

Young children learning.

Parents high quality early education.

Early childhood teachers teaching.

Pennsylvanians the successes that investment in quality early care andeducation produce: early brain development, school readiness, family eco-nomic success, and high savings in social services down the road.

We hope you all these things too!

(name)(address)

Heres what we about our early childhood program!(Adultsfeel free to write your response and let your children draw pictures.)

The valentines can be mailed to:

Governor Tom Corbett

P.O. Box 1145

Harrisburg, PA 17108.


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Week of the Young Child

SAVE THE DATE: Week of the Young Child Banquet will be on Thursday, April 14th at the Valen-cia. The Week of the Young Child Committee continues to work hard planning the banquet. Thisyears theme is Stepping Up for Children,which ties in wonderfully with this years Pennsyl-vanias One Book Every Young Child, which is Whose Shoes? . We have an amazing keynotespeaker lined up who will absolutely inspire all of the hard working EC educators in York

County. The White Rose Award, the Early Childhood Educator Professional Award and the Out-standing Early Childhood Professional Parent Awards will be presented.

Plan on joining us for a night of fun, recognition, and inspiration. Invitations/registration informationwill be sent out via email, so keep an eye out for it!

The Week of the Young Child Committee is onceagain asking for your help.

We would like to extend an invitation for parentsto help create theme related gift baskets to beutilized as door prizes during the recognition ban-quet at the Valencia Ballroom. Theme sugges-tions include: spa, sweets, international foods,coffee, tea, gardening, games, puzzles and sta-tionary. A sample parent letter that you can dis-tribute will be available on the YAAEYC websitein the Week of the Young Child section.

Parents are asked to submit their contribution

by March 25. Baskets can then be brought tothe United Way or Children First Learning Center(215 St. Charles Way, York) by April 1st. Shouldyou need to make arrangements to have yourbasket picked up, please contact Vickie Wooditchat CFLC, 741-5426 ext 21. Who knows, you oryour staff just may be the recipient of one ofthese spectacular gifts.

We thank you for your generosity and assistancein helping recognize and acknowledge the

countless dedicated early childhood educatorsand care providers in York County!!

Baskets NeededOne Book

Every Young Child

The 2011 selection for One Book EveryYoung Child is Stephen Swinburnes WhoseShoes. This photographic picture bookshares everyday people and what they dowith the shoes they wear. Children willenjoy matching people with their footwear.

The book will be officially unveiled in Aprilduring the Week of the Young Child at a re-ception in Harrisburg. Copies will be coming

to your location in the Spring or join us atthe Valencia on Thursday, April 14, 2011 forthe providers recognition banquet and re-ceive your free copy.


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Be a Gatekeeper

Youre the gatekeeper who decides what foods come into your kitchen. Give your kids a

healthful variety of foods. Then allow them to choose what to eat and how much from what

you offer.

Be a Role Model

Eat meals with your kids as often as you can

so they see you enjoying foods such as fruits,

vegetable, whole grains and lowfat milk.

Control Mindless Eating

Tune your hunger cues to halt mindless

eating. Teach kids to eat when they are

hungry, not just because it is a habit, like

snacking in front of the TV or taking a sec

ond helping just because its there.

Pay Attention to Your

Fullness Meter

Cancel you membership in the clean plate

club. Eat until youre satisfied, not overly

full. Teach your children to do the same in

stead of encouraging them to finish every

thing on their plates. It is good to start with

smaller portions if you are concerned about

wasting food.

Healthy Snack Time

When it comes to snacks, dont deny your

kids. Young children actually need snacks.Their stomachs are small, so meals alone

dont provide them the nutrients they need

in a day. A snack can be a mini meal such as

half of a sandwich, peanut butter on an apple,

or yogurt with chopped fruit. Keep snacks

such as cutup veggies, fruit and whole wheat

crackers upfront in the fridge or cabinet so

theyre easy for kids to see and grab. Dont

fall into the habit of using chips, cookies and

candy (which are treats) as everyday snack

choices.

Start the Day With Break-

fast

Make sure everyone eats breakfast, including

you. Offer quick options such as whole grain

cereal, yogurt, and pieces of fruit, lowfat

milk and 100% juice. Breakfast is also a good

time to think out of the box. There is nothing

wrong with a cheese sandwich on whole

wheat or a piece of leftover pizza full of veggies for breakfast.

Healthy EatingStart with the Basics

As a health educator, I am asked all the time; How can I get my kids to eat better? The fol

lowing guidelines are designed to give realistic ways to help children become healthy eaters.

Just remember when you are making changes to start small and add changes gradually.


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OutstandingEarlyChildhoodProfessionalParentNominationForm

EachyearYAAEYC(YorkAreaAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren),celebratesourcommunities

successinthequalityandcareofearlychildhoodeducationofferedthroughoutourcountyduringtheWeek

oftheYoungChildinApril.

Asaparentyouhavedailyinteractionswithmanyexcellentchildcareproviders/teachers.Theseindividuals

oftenarenotrecognizedforthehardwork,dedicationandlovetheygivedaily.YAAEYCwouldliketorecog

nizetheseOutstandingEarlyChildhoodProfessionalsatoureventonApril14,2011.

IfyouwishtonominateateacherorassistantforanOutstandingEarlyChildhoodProfessionalAward,please

completetheinformationbelow.

ProvidersName(First&Last):________________________________________

ProgramName:__________________________________________________

BrieflytelluswhythispersonisanoutstandingEarlyChildhoodProfessional:

YourName:____________________________________________

PhoneNumber:______________

Youwillbecontactedonlyifthereisaquestion.

Mayweshareacopyofthisnominationwiththeawardrecipientatthebanquet? YES or NO

Please returnyournominationbyMarch11 toWendyLatshaw,OtterbeinEarlyEducationCenter,POBox386,MountWolf,PA 17347. [email protected]

oneteacherforeachchildenrolledinaprogram.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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If your household income is$49,000 or less

Si sus ingresos del hogar son$49,000, o menos

Call 717-854-2244 beginning January 11 toschedule an appointment

Llame a 717-854-2244 a principios de la semanadel 11 de enero para pedir una cita

Tax sites are located in:York

HanoverShrewsbury

DillsburgDover

All branches of WhiteRose Credit Union

Ayuda gratutita

para la preparacin

de su declaracin de

impuestos!

FREE TAX HELP

Networking Night

Did you ever wonder how other centers organized their block area,incorporated early learning standards into documentation, or displayedchild work? Join us for YAAEYCs Third Annual Networking Nighttentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2011 to find out.Networking Night is a wonderful time to get to know other child care

teachers and visit their centers.

This year we will tour three centers, while having the opportunity to talk to teachers, tour the facili-ties, and get plenty of fresh ideas! We will have appetizers at one center, a main course at thenext and dessert at the final location. This event is free to YAAEYC members and $10 for non-members. Look for more details during Week of the Young Child events and we hope to see youthere!


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RemembertocheckthePAKeyswebsiteatwww.pakeys.org,fortrainingopportunities.

Committee Chair Members Contact Information

President: Sue Yohe [email protected]

Accreditation: Megan Penson [email protected]

Conference Co-Chairs: Molly Diehl [email protected] & Shanda Opsitos [email protected]

Membership: Sukhdeep Gill [email protected]

Nomination: Christy Renjilian [email protected]

Program: Debra Riek [email protected]

Public Policy: Ashley Zurawski [email protected]& Rebecca Sullivan [email protected]

Publicity/Newsletter: Paula [email protected]& Jackie Dell-Shearerdellshearerj@unitedway-

york.org

Recognition: Wendy Latshaw [email protected]

WOYC: Angie Sparks [email protected] & Trish Bissett [email protected]

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Reminder

What a Treasure traveling trunk is still available forweekly borrowing through Martin Library. Please callPeggy Gardner at 846-5300 X280 to reserve a time foryou. Trunks may be picked up from and returned toyour closest local library.

Thank You For Joining Or Renewing Your Membership

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