Spring 2013 Final
Transcript of Spring 2013 Final
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Dear YAAEYC Members,
It has been an incredibly busy spring for everyone. The Weekof the Young Child Recognition Banquet was a great success and pro-vided a night of fellowship and celebration for those who dedicatethemselves to supporting the development of young children. Iwould like to thank Jodi Bering from the Lincoln Intermediate Unit,Debbie Riek from WITF, and Kathy Moir from Child Care Consultantsfor highlighting their individual agencies which work tirelessly to
support young children in our communities.
With the state budget season approaching I want to remindeveryone that the story of what you do with children on a daily basisis a powerful one. Our local legislators need to hear our voices sothey have the information they need to make informed decisionswhen it comes to the state budget. Please contact myself or anyother YAAEYC board member if you are interested in finding outways to tell your story. The children are counting on all of us.
Finally, I would like to take a moment to thank all of the pas-sionate volunteers who give YAAEYC its momentum. You are trulyappreciated!
Sincerely,
Sara Bradley
YAAEYC President
Letter from the President...Special points of interest:
Say hello to Debra Riek,
the YAAEYC President
Elect!
Check out what mem-
bers thought about
YAAEYC
And the winner is!
Find out who won
awards at this years
Week of the Young Child
Banquet
May is Mental Health
Month check out what
else you can recognize
this Spring
The Wi t e Ro s e The Wi t e Ro s e The Wi t e Ro s e YAAEYCs
York A rea
Associat ion for the
Education of Young Chi ldren
Spring
2013
Inside this issue:
Membership 2
Survey Results 3
WOYC Banquet 4
Public Policy 7
YAAEYC Conference 7
Awareness Days 8
Networking Night 9
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The YAAEYC Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the following new Board and Committee
Chairs to YAAEYC:
Debra Riek, President Elect. Debra is the Education Coordinator at WITF and has her Mas-
ters in Education. She has worked with YAAEYC in the past as Program Chair and willbegin her term as President on July 1st, 2013
Rachel Barnhart, Little Life Enrichment Center, WOYCCo-Chair
Jody Bering, LIU #12, At-Large
Jennifer Hockensmith, Hanover YMCA, Adams/HanoverCommittee
Heather Miller, York JCC, Board Member
Lindsay Zeglen, United Way of York County, Publicity Co-Chair
Wed also like to thank Sara Bradley for her leadership as President, we greatly appreciate
your hard work and dedication to early childhood education!
YAAEYC is currently recruiting for Membership Chair. If you are interested please contact
Christy Renjilian, Nomination Chair at [email protected].
Luanna Gould
Lori Gross-Andrews
Jill Harlacher
Kathy Harlow
Dana Harrison
Holly Johnson
Jarayssa Johnson
Angela Kaufman
Mery Anne Kelly
Everett Kerrison
Wendy Jones Krouse
Rebecca Larson
Ciara LeeCarrie Lilley
Misty Mann
MaryAnn Marcucci
Heather McDanel
Brineshia McNealy
Michelle Morten
Sharon Mulligan
Erin Murphy
Kathy Naylor
Amanda Olsufka
Ellie Perez
Claudine Poe
Chayanee Propst
Michele Pugh
Brittney RappoldKatie Reeves
Ashley Richards
Kim Allen
Priscilla Allen
Keturah Bowman
Barbara Brown
Cynthia Brown
Stella Buntenbach
Sarah Burkhardt
Nelson Butz
Brandy May Crider
Layken Crone
Amy Lynn Erb
Shanice Fenwick
Laura FiorilloStephanie Frey
Christine Gagliardi
Thank you for Joining or Renewing your Membership!
Please join us in welcoming our new leaders!
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*Membership status varies between Comprehensive, Basic and Student. Please encour-
age your fellow colleagues, classmates and friends to join YAAEYC and help make a dif-
ference in the lives of children and families in York County!
For more information on Affiliation/Memberships, go to www.naeyc.org
Jancey Rietmulder-Stone
Kristina RobisonKatrina Roscoe
Jennifer Sanders
Kiuana Santiago
Monika Santini
Kalisha Scales
Kristina Schindler
Abby Schwartz
Cindy Semper
Beth Shaffer
Dana Beth Shifflett
Christina Siddique
Taha Siddique
Andrena Smith
Erica Smith
Theoshia Smith
Della Stiles
Trish Treadway
Lauren Vandersloot
Emily Wardrop
Ashley Weaver
Ebony Williams
Lisa Wolf
Vicki Lynn Wooditch
Jennifer Yavor
Virginia Yinger
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Recently, YAAEYC conducted a survey to learn a little more about
our members. We asked questions concerning your perception of
the organization and your personal investment in programs andevents. Here is a some of the feedback we got
Heres what you said...
Of those who participated:
When asked how satisfied you are with the professional development or education-
al program offerings from YAAEYC, 17.6% are Very satisfied, 32.4% Satisfied and
2.9% are Not at all satisfied.
82.4% said YES to being satisfied with opportunities to network with other profes-
sionals in the field.Many said they would like to see more networking events and social gatherings
32.4% said they were Satisfied with YAAEYCs work towards influencing legisla-
tion, regulation, and or government-funded programs that affect the field locally.
However, 26.5% said they were unsure of what YAAEYC does in this capacity.
To find out whats going on in Public Policy, turn to page 7
54.5% said YES that they feel YAAEYC promotes greater public awareness of the
value and contribution of the field to society.
55.9% said YES that they feel YAAEYC supports students education and entry into
the field.
When asked how likely you were to recommend AEYC membership to a friend or
colleague, 28.1% are Very likely, 25% are Likely, and 9.4% are Not at all likely.
56.2% polled have been members of AEYC for at least 5 years.
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SURVEY!
We care what you think! Your feedback and opinions matter to us. If you have strong feel-
ings about a particular part of the organization, please let us know and we will do our best
to make you feel more satisfied!
Want to become involved? Contact an Executive Board Member for more information!
*Board Members contact information on back
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In April, providers from across York and Adams Counties gatheredat the Valencia Ballroom to celebrate and recognize all of thehard work and dedication of early childhood education profession-
als. YAAEYC, Focus, the United Way, Child Care Consultants,Glatfelter Insurance Group, and Martin Library helped sponsor thewonderful evening of networking, socializing, and honoring ECEprofessionals. A special thank you to all of our guest speakers,including Sara Bradley, Paula Gilbert, Debra Riek, Jody Bering,and Kathy Moir.
Centers across the counties celebrated WOYC in amazing ways,ranging from conducting food drives, sharing poems with teachersand families, decorating windows of local businesses, and hostingfamily events.
Congratulations to all of the award winners and recipients of edu-cational achievements. Congratulations to Brenda Clinton, whoreceived her Bachelors Degree, but was not listed in the bro-chure. Thank you to all of the door prize sponsors, and a HUGEthank you to the WOYC committee membersfor all of their hard work.
If you are interested in serving on the commit-tee next year, please contact Angie Sparks at
Week of the Young Child Banquet
The banquet
is a wonderful
way to
recognize ECE
professionals
-attendee of the 2013
WOYC Banquet
Generous banquet attendees
brought nonperishable foods toStuff a Bus in honor of this yearsPennsylvania One Book Every YoungChild selection, A Bus for Us, bySuzanne Bloom. Food items weredonated to Southern CommunityServices, which distributed them tolocal food banks.
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The White Rose Award is given to an early child-
hood professional who is committed to the active
support of the childrens greatest social, physi-
cal, emotional and intellectual potential.
Delynn Bickle
Jennifer Holder
Chayanee Propst
Catherine Repman
Veronica Vandervort
Delynn Bickle (NAFCC)
Cindra Bowers (NAFCC)
Jennifer Doll (NAFCC)
KinderCare East
Otterbein EEC
YMCA Child Care
YWCA ELC
Re-Accreditation
The White Rose Award
The ECE Professional Award is given to recognize the importance of con-
sistent, positive relationships between early childhood educators and chil-
dren in high quality early childhood education. Winners received $500 to
implement a developmentally appropriate project in their classroom.
ECE Professional Award
Brenda ClintonClinton Family Day
Care
Exploring Life Cycles
April QuimbySunbeam Station
Childrens Garden
Randi McCurryKidsville Junction
Building Literacy
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Sandra Albright
Francine Alston
Kylee Ansell
Donna Apicella
Tammy Arnold
Karen Ball
Katrina Beaver
Aaren Beck
Kim Boulding
Nicolette Bowman
Elisha Brantley
Lori Cannella
Missy Carey
Tanya Cruz
Noel Czerwinski
Nicole Davis
Michelle Dellinger
Kim Dillon
Jamie Fauth
Outstanding Early Childhood Professionals 2013
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Sue Ferree
Amy Fleming
Meghan Forbes
Lauren Geesey
Theresa Getty
Chelsea Gutacker
Sue Haverstock
Christina Hersh
Pat Hershey
Angie Kann
Carolyn Kennedy
Sherry King
Kaylyn Knapke
Sara Lauer
Sarah Leese
Jolene Leik
Jill Lloyd
Lyndsey Lyle
Leticia Martinez
Maria May
Lindsey McClearyMelody McCleary
Jen Melder
Beth Miller
Heather Miller
Mikki Miller
Pat Moeller
Linda Moritz
Michelle Morten-
Hull
Deb Myers
Tammy ONeil
Pamela Prowell
BJ Queen
April Quimby
Tina Raffensberger
Migdalia Reyes
Wilnet Rivera
Chris Sherman
Lori SmeltzerSherry Smith
Abby Spangler
Pamela Spangler
Meghan Stiles
Patti Stough
Katie Sullivan
Laura Trimmer
Veronica
Vandervort
Jeanna Wagner
Tammy Waltemire
Jessica Warner
Ashley Weaver
Jamie Wida
Ebony Williams
Julie Williams
The Outstanding Early Childhood Professionals are nominated by parents who recognize
a teacher, assistant or providers hard work, dedication and love they give daily.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!
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On Tuesday, April 23rd, approximately 50 childcare providers fromYork and Adams Counties met at the Capitol in Harrisburg for EarlyEducation Action Day 2013. Action Day gathers hundreds of earlychildhood and afterschool professionals, parents, advocates, and
supporters of high quality ECE and afterschool programs to deliverthe message to our state legislators that high quality educationand afterschool programs is a priority issue. Attendants visit theirstate legislators, participate in professional development trainingand raise their voice at a rally at the Capitol Rotunda.
Public Policy Chair, Sara Bradley met specifically with Representa-tives Seth Grove and Richard Alloway.
Updates from the event: a new development is in the works foran ECE Round Table group. This will consist of legislative aideswho will meet two times per year with the YAAEYC Public Policy
Chair to get updates and insight on whats happening at the stateand local level in terms of early childhood education.
Public Policy Action Day 2013
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SAVE THEDATE!!
YAAEYC ECE
Conference:October, 52013 at PennState YorkCampus
The YAAEYC conference committee has begun its preparations for
our annual conference to be held Saturday, October 5 at the York
Campus of Penn State. This year we will offer 45 trainings on a vari-
ety of STARS required and age specific trainings. Registration will
begin in August, so keep your eyes open for the brochure.
The committee would love to have you join us in our preparations. Ifyou would like to become involved please email the committee co-chair Wendy Latshaw at [email protected].
2013 YAAEYC Conference
Developed by Kids Health, Nemours, and Sesame Workshopthis kit is designed to help child care providers include ac-
tive play in their lesson plans. Included in these kits are
group poems, songs, posters, activities, and family news-
letters.
Follow the link below to get a copy of the Kit!
http://kidshealth.org/classroom/cc/GetMoving.pdf
Sesame Street Healthy Habits for Life Resource Kit
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May
Better Sleep Month- Each May, Better Sleep Month is dedicated to educating consumers about the im-portance of sleep to health and quality of life in both children and adults.
Employee Health and Fitness Month- Global Employee Health and Fitness Month is dedicated to encouraging
employers from all sectorspublic, private, and nonprofitto promote fitness and encourage employees and
their families to be physically active on a regular basis.
Mental Health Month- The goal of Mental Health Month is to educate the public about mental health condi-
tions and the importance of mental health to overall health and wellness.
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month- In 2010, a total of 4,502 motorcyclists died in traffic crashes. This
month focuses on alerting motorists that motorcycle use increases significantly during warmer months and that
motorists should be more cautious and aware of motorcyclists on the road. Additionally, motorcyclists are en-
couraged to ride responsibly during the riding season and wear full protective gear.
Childrens Mental Health Week (May 5-11)
Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week (May 12-18)- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
are the leading cause of preventable mental retardation and the most serious form of drug-related birth de-
fects. This week highlights the harmful effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on a fetus and the full range of
FASD.
Womens Health Week (May 12-18)- National Womens Health Week brings together communities, business-
es, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote womens health. National
Womens Health Week empowers women to make their health a priority. It also encourages them to take steps
to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases.
Missing Childrens Day (May 25)- National Missing Childrens Day is designed to create awareness of the plight
of missing, abducted, and runaway children through media outreach, including newspaper, radio, television,
and school programs. On this date, many of these partners across the nation run awareness ads with photos of
missing children and educational information provided by Child Find of America.
June
Mens Health Month- Anchored by National Mens Health Week (June 10 -16), a special awareness period
passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton on May 31, 1994, Mens Health Month is cele-
brated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and
outreach activities.
Cancer Survivor Day (June 2)- National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD) is a treasured annual, worldwide cele-
bration of life that is held in hundreds of communities. Participants unite in a symbolic event to show the
world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and productive.
Sun Safety Week (June 2-8)- Block the sun, not the fun! Sun exposure leads to many health concerns, includ-
ing aging and potentially cancer, yet only about 20% of Americans use sunscreen daily. This week, in the prime
of summer, is dedicated to informing and encouraging people to take control of their health. Teach a child,
grab a hat, and lather up with SPF 30+ and enjoy the great outdoors!
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Be Aware!Check out whats being recognized by the National and
Global communities this Spring and show your support!Brought to you by evms.edu
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Save the date! On Thursday, May 23rd, YAAEYC will be hostingits 15th annual Networking Night! Engaging Environments isthis years theme and the night will consist of interacting withcolleagues, snacking, meeting new people, and getting new ideas
for your classrooms! Throughout the night you will get thechance to see three early learning centers; York Day Nursery,York JCC and YWCA York. Stop in any or all of these centers be-tween 6:00-8:30pm.
This event counts as a Professional Development activity for Key-stone STARS!
It is FREE to all YAAEYC members and just $10 for non-members.Spread the word to your ECE friends about this great learning andengaging opportunity.
For more information and to register, contact Lisa Young, Pro-gram Chair at [email protected].
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Networking
Night is a
great way
for providers
to get ideas
for their
classrooms-survey participant
Tip of the Day: TV and Furniture Tip-Overs
Did you know that every three
weeks, a child dies from a TVtipping over and nearly 13,000
more children are injured
each year in the U.S.? Top-
heavy furniture, TVs and ap-
pliances can be unsteady, and
if pulled or climbed on, they
can tip over and seriously in-
jure young children. Young
children are at greatest risk;
seven out of ten children in-
jured by TV tip-overs are 5
years old or younger. These
tragedies are completely pre-
ventable with just a few sim-
ple precautions.
Much like childproofing with a
toddler gate or electrical
socket cover, TV mounts and
furniture straps are important
steps to keeping your familysafe.
TV Safety Check
Assess the stability of theTVs in your home.
Secure TVs: mount flatscreens to the wall andplace larger TVs on a low,stable surface.
Secure Furniture
Use brackets, braces or wallstraps to secure unstablefurniture.
Install stops on dresserdrawers to prevent themfrom being pulled all theway out. Multiple open
drawers can cause the
weight to shift.
Rearrange Household Items
Keep heavier items on low-er shelves or in lowerdrawers.
Avoid placing remote con-trols, food, toys, or otheritems in places where kidsmight be able to climb.
For more information visitsafekids.org
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Check us out on the web at
www.yaaeyc.org or on
Facebook!
York Area Association for the Education of Young Children
Board and Committee Chair Members
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Our Mission~
To serve and act on behalf of
the needs and rights of young
children, with primary focus
on the provision of educa-
tional services and resources
and support for adults who
work with or for
children.
PresidentSara Bradley [email protected]
President Elect
Debbie Riek [email protected]
Treasurer
Sara Bosley [email protected]
Secretary
Erica Heller [email protected]
At-Large
Molly Diehl [email protected]
Jody Bering [email protected]
Helen Lehman [email protected]
Vicki Wooditch [email protected]
Accreditation
Mindy Miller [email protected]
Wendy Latshaw [email protected] Zurawski [email protected]
Membershipvacant
NominationChristy Renjilian [email protected]
ProgramLisa Young [email protected]
Public PolicySara Bradley
PublicityLindsay Zeglen [email protected]
RecognitionWendy Latshaw
WOYCAngie Sparks [email protected] Barnhart [email protected]