TheWhiteRose

Winter 2011

Letter From The President

Dear YAAEYC Members, I hope everyone had a relaxing and happy holiday season. As I begin to assume my responsibilities as the new YAAEYC President and I would like to send my thanks and appreciation to Mindy Miller, the outgoing YAAEYC President. Thank you Mindy for all your hard work and dedication to the field of Early Childhood. I know that you will continue to be an active and committed advocate for young children and their families. Upcoming Events Pennsylvanias One Book Every Young Child kicks off March 29th, 2011. This years selection, Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Job by Stephen R. Swineburne is a photograph concept book. Check it out 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 years theme is Early Years are Learning Years. The new PA Keys Spring 2011 Professional Development Calendar is available on the Pa. Keys website. The next YAAEYC Board meeting is scheduled for March 15th. Location 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 as YAAEYC President and I am looking forward to all the learning opportunities and challenges in the upcoming years. Please be patient with me as I learn my new role and feel free to contact me with questions and suggestions.

Insidethisissue:
Letter from the President Public Policy 1 2 YCECE Professional Award 2 2011 YAAEYC Conference 3 Vaccine Schedules I Need A Raise - Advocacy White Rose Award Nomination Gov. Corbett Valentine Week of the Young Child Updates One Book Healthy Eating York County Early Childhood Education Professional Award VITA Program Networking Night YAAEYC Contacts New & Renewing Memberships 9 9 10 10 5 6 6 7 8 3 3 4

Sue Yohe
We cannot hold a torch to light anothers path without brightening our own. Ben Sweetland

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Public Policy Update

The Public Policy Committee has been hard at work recently planning some exciting things. We will be sending out information about conducting a Virtual Strike, which will happen during the Week of the Young Child, so keep your eyes open! We will send sticker ideas and fact sheets so that families, employers, and the community can become aware of the issues that early childhood educators face. If you would like more information about the Public Policy Committee, please contact the cochairs: Ashley Zurawski (azurawski@ywcayork.org) or Becky Sullivan (rsullivan@ywcayork.org). 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.

York County Early Childhood Education Professional Award

Focus On Our Future is pleased to announce the opportunity for early childhood educators to apply for a York County Early Childhood Education Professional Award and win $1,000. Purpose of the Award: This award recognizes the importance of consistent, positive relationships between early childhood educators and children in high quality early childhood education. Description of the Award: Winners will receive $500 to implement a developmentally appropriate project in their classroom and a stipend of $500. The winners will be recognized at the Week of the Young Child Awards Reception on April 14, 2011. The deadline to submit an application is March 10, 2011 at 4pm.

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2011 YAAEYC Conference

Its hard to believe its that time again! The Conference Committee will be holding its first meeting very 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 diehlmol@ycs.k12.pa.us or Shanda Opsitos at sopsitos@yahoo.com by March 1st. We will be scheduling our first meeting very soon after that and we want to be sure to include everyone who is interested! Thanks so much.

Updated Vaccine Schedules

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the annual updates of recommended immunization schedules for children and adolescents in the United States for 2011 on February 1, 2011. Children have three immunization schedules: 0 to 6 years of age, 7 to 18 years of age, and a catch-up immunization schedule for those who start late or fall behind. Remember to check the adult vaccine schedules too. They apply to staff and adult family members. The CDC recommends that all adults who work with children receive Tdap vaccine once, regardless of when they last received a tetanus booster. Tdap is the tetanus, diphtheria, and attenuated pertussis vaccine. Pertussis is the germ that causes whooping cough in children and bronchitis in adults. Infants can die from whooping cough they get from those who have not been immunized. Adults of all ages should have a single dose of Tdap. Those who have or anticipate having close contact with infants and toddlers must get the shot to protect these children who are too young to get all their DTP shots. For the same reason, pregnant women who have not previously had Tdap should get the vaccine within hours after they deliver to avoid exposing their infants to whooping cough. For more information, visit the CDC website: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/childschedule.htm Page 3

I NEED A RAISE! Your Role in Advocacy. Workshop

The proposed changes to the Governors budget will impact ECE in many ways. If ever there was a time to step up our role as advocates in PA, it is NOW! Please come out and join your fellow professionals at a workshop entitled I NEED A RAISE! Your Role in Advocacy. Sara Bosley will help you understand how you can make an impact in working towards a better tomorrow. You will leave with valuable skills that will enable you to help make change for the early childhood community. The workshop will be held in the Board Room of the YWCA York. Register on the PA Keys website and the cost to attend is $10.

WhiteRoseAwardNomination

EachyearYAAEYCcelebratesourcommunityssuccessinthequalityandcareofearlychildhoodeducation offeredthroughoutourcountyduringtheWeekoftheYoungChild. Asachildcareprofessionalyouknowthehardworkittakestocreateawarm,caring,successfullearningen vironmentforchildrenandweallstriveforthisdaily.However,weallknowthereareteachersanddirectors whogobeyondwhatisexpectedofthemtocreateexceptionallearningexperiencesforchildren. TheWhiteRoseAwardisgiveneachyeartorecognizetheseindividuals.Thispersonshouldbeanearlychild hood professional who is committed to the active support of the childrens greatest social, 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,PA17347.Youmayemailyournominationtootterbeineec@aol.com.

DeadlinefornominationsisMarch11.

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Dear Governor Corbett,

Young children Parents learning. teaching. high quality early education.

Early childhood teachers

Pennsylvanians the successes that investment in quality early care and education produce: early brain development, school readiness, family economic 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. Page 5

Week of the Young Child

SAVE THE DATE: Week of the Young Child Banquet will be on Thursday, April 14th at the Valencia. The Week of the Young Child Committee continues to work hard planning the banquet. This years theme is Stepping Up for Children, which ties in wonderfully with this years Pennsylvanias One Book Every Young Child, which is Whose Shoes? . We have an amazing keynote speaker 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 Outstanding Early Childhood Professional Parent Awards will be presented. Plan on joining us for a night of fun, recognition, and inspiration. Invitations/registration information will be sent out via email, so keep an eye out for it!

Baskets Needed
The Week of the Young Child Committee is once again asking for your help. We would like to extend an invitation for parents to help create theme related gift baskets to be utilized as door prizes during the recognition banquet at the Valencia Ballroom. Theme suggestions include: spa, sweets, international foods, coffee, tea, gardening, games, puzzles and stationary. A sample parent letter that you can distribute will be available on the YAAEYC website in the Week of the Young Child section. Parents are asked to submit their contribution by March 25. Baskets can then be brought to the United Way or Children First Learning Center (215 St. Charles Way, York) by April 1st. Should you need to make arrangements to have your basket picked up, please contact Vickie Wooditch at CFLC, 741-5426 ext 21. Who knows, you or your staff just may be the recipient of one of these spectacular gifts. We thank you for your generosity and assistance in helping recognize and acknowledge the countless dedicated early childhood educators and care providers in York County!!

One Book Every Young Child

The 2011 selection for One Book Every Young Child is Stephen Swinburnes Whose Shoes. This photographic picture book shares everyday people and what they do with the shoes they wear. Children will enjoy matching people with their footwear. The book will be officially unveiled in April during the Week of the Young Child at a reception in Harrisburg. Copies will be coming to your location in the Spring or join us at the Valencia on Thursday, April 14, 2011 for the providers recognition banquet and receive your free copy.

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Healthy Eating
Start with the Basics
Asahealtheducator,Iamaskedallthetime;HowcanIgetmykidstoeatbetter?Thefol lowingguidelinesaredesignedtogiverealisticwaystohelpchildrenbecomehealthyeaters. Justrememberwhenyouaremakingchangestostartsmallandaddchangesgradually.

Start the Day With Breakfast

Makesureeveryoneeatsbreakfast,including you.Offerquickoptionssuchaswholegrain cereal,yogurt,andpiecesoffruit,lowfat milkand100%juice.Breakfastisalsoagood timetothinkoutofthebox.Thereisnothing wrongwithacheesesandwichonwhole wheatorapieceofleftoverpizzafullofveg giesforbreakfast.

Pay Attention to Your Fullness Meter

Cancelyoumembershipinthecleanplate club.Eatuntilyouresatisfied,notoverly full.Teachyourchildrentodothesamein steadofencouragingthemtofinishevery thingontheirplates.Itisgoodtostartwith smallerportionsifyouareconcernedabout wastingfood.

Be a Role Model
Eatmealswithyourkidsasoftenasyoucan sotheyseeyouenjoyingfoodssuchasfruits, vegetable,wholegrainsandlowfatmilk.

Healthy Snack Time

Whenitcomestosnacks,dontdenyyour kids.Youngchildrenactuallyneedsnacks. Theirstomachsaresmall,somealsalone dontprovidethemthenutrientstheyneed inaday.Asnackcanbeaminimealsuchas halfofasandwich,peanutbutteronanapple, oryogurtwithchoppedfruit.Keepsnacks suchascutupveggies,fruitandwholewheat crackersupfrontinthefridgeorcabinetso theyreeasyforkidstoseeandgrab.Dont fallintothehabitofusingchips,cookiesand candy(whicharetreats)aseverydaysnack choices.

Control Mindless Eating

Tuneyourhungercuestohaltmindless eating.Teachkidstoeatwhentheyare hungry,notjustbecauseitisahabit,like snackinginfrontoftheTVortakingasec ondhelpingjustbecauseitsthere.

Be a Gatekeeper
Yourethegatekeeperwhodecideswhatfoodscomeintoyourkitchen.Giveyourkidsa healthfulvarietyoffoods.Thenallowthemtochoosewhattoeatandhowmuchfromwhat youoffer.

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OutstandingEarlyChildhoodProfessional ParentNominationForm

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?YESorNO Please return your nomination by March 11 to Wendy Latshaw, Otterbein Early Education Center, PO Box 386,MountWolf,PA17347.Youmayemailyournominationtootterbeineec@aol.com.Youmaynominate oneteacherforeachchildenrolledinaprogram. Page 8

FREE TAX HELP

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 to schedule an appointment Llame a 717-854-2244 a principios de la semana del 11 de enero para pedir una cita

Ayuda gratutita para la preparacin de su declaracin de impuestos!

Tax sites are located in: York Hanover Shrewsbury Dillsburg Dover All branches of White Rose Credit Union

Networking Night
Did you ever wonder how other centers organized their block area, incorporated early learning standards into documentation, or displayed child work? Join us for YAAEYCs Third Annual Networking Night tentatively 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 facilities, and get plenty of fresh ideas! We will have appetizers at one center, a main course at the next and dessert at the final location. This event is free to YAAEYC members and $10 for nonmembers. Look for more details during Week of the Young Child events and we hope to see you there! Page 9

Committee Chair Members Contact Information

President: Sue Yohe syohe@yorkcpc.org mmp109@psu.edu Accreditation: Megan Penson

Conference Co-Chairs: Molly Diehl diehlmol@ycs.k12.pa.us & Shanda Opsitos sopsitos@yahoo.com Membership: Sukhdeep Gill sgill@psu.edu Nomination: Christy Renjilian renjilianc@unitedway-york.org Program: Debra Riek debbie_riek@witf.org Public Policy: Ashley Zurawski azurawski@ywcayork.org & Rebecca Sullivan rsullivan@ycwayork.org Publicity/Newsletter: Paula Gilbert pgilbert@yorklibraries.org & Jackie Dell-Shearer dellshearerj@unitedwayyork.org Recognition: Wendy Latshaw OtterbeinEEC@aol.com WOYC: Angie Sparks asparks@ywcayork.org & Trish Bissett bissettt@unitedway-york.org

RemembertocheckthePAKeyswebsiteatwww.pakeys.org,fortrainingopportunities.

Thank You For Joining Or Renewing Your Membership

Alicia M. Aldrich Kathy Arnold Beth Barbato Katherine Alexander Beauchat Roxanne Collins Michelle Dellinger Nicole Geczi Jennifer Gibson Sukhdeep Gill Sylvia Ann Goody Jane W. Grimes Dea Herman Lois Jean Hinson

Angela Kann Kristy Kitching Wendy Latshaw Christie M. Lookingbill Barbara Malehorn Ruby Martin Tammi Meador Crystal Messer Maureen Murphy Deborah Myers Julie Myers Gail Nourse Shirley Ann Oerman

Betty Jo Queen Mary Scott Kimber Shermeyer Eric Shipman Sherry M. Smith Romy Steinhauer Anges Sue Swords LaDonna Taylor Regina Wallace Jen Westerhold

Reminder
What a Treasure traveling trunk is still available for weekly borrowing through Martin Library. Please call Peggy Gardner at 846-5300 X280 to reserve a time for you. Trunks may be picked up from and returned to your closest local library. Page 10