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Greetings Fellow YAAEYC Members!

So I recently saw on a pinterest board this great idea for baby showers: allthe guests write a message to the new mom or dad on the backside of abrand new diaper for those late night changes, then they gather all thediapers together and give them to the parents. The idea is that the newparent gets a little boost, a little encouragement that what they are doingis meaningful, important, in fact essential work as they do one part of theparenting job that can be tedious and maybe even a little disgusting.

I have been thinking about this in relation to all of you. I know not every-

one changes diapers as part of their work, although lots of you do, but weall have parts of our jobs that feel tedious and maybe even a little disgust-ing. What message do you need to hear in those moments? If you reallystopped in the middle of potty training, or cleaning up spilt milk, or help-ing to blow a nose, or diapering, what message could restore you, encour-age you, make you realize that what YOU are doing is meaningful, im-portant and in fact essential?

Id love you to email that message to me at [email protected] becausewe would love to feature those messages in future newsletters. But in themeantime, let me say THANK YOU for continuing to love, support, edu-

cate, and inspire our youngest learners in York and Adams County. Whatyou are doing matters! Thanks!

Debbie, YAAEYC President

PS: Enjoy this newsletter! We hope you had a great time at the YAAEYCconference our conference committee did a great job! Check out the freetransportation to the NAEYC conference in DC if you are considering goingdown for just the day.

Letter from the President...Special points of interest:

A letter from yournewest YAAEYCPresident, Debbie Riek

Join us on a bus trip toD.C. for this yearsNAEYC Conference

See how the 2013conference turned outand our upcomingNetworking Night

Check out YWCA York,this quarters InspiringSpace of York County

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NAEYC Conference 2

2013 Conference 3

Networking Night 3

Child Passenger Safety 4-5

Inspiring Spaces 6-7

Oct-Dec Observances 8

Tip of the Day 9
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Beth Barbato (8/19/13)

Kimber Hoffman (8/25/13)

Danielle Farber (9/11/13)

Catherine Loughran (9/16/13)

Thank you for Joining or Renewing your Membership!

Road Trip to 2013 NAEYC Conference

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*Membership status varies between Comprehensive, Basic a nd Student. Pleaseencourage your fellow colleagues, classmates and friends to join YAAEYC and help makea difference in the lives of children and families in York County!

For more information on Affiliation/Memberships, go to www.naeyc.org

Kelsi Mae Sprenkle (9/26/13)

Amy Cosden (9/27/13)

Lenee Shaw (10/4/13)

Nyzsa Watkins (10/4/13)

Have you always wanted to attend a NAEYC National Conference but worry about theheadaches of travel, parking, road rage or getting lost? Well we have your solution

Join us on the Regional AEYC sponsored bus bound for Washington DC!

The South Central AEYC Communities are excited to tell you that in a joint effort, CapitolArea (CAAEYC), Lancaster Area (LAAEYC) and York Area (YAAEYC) will sponsor a bus trip tothe NAEYC Conference! Join thousands of other Early Childhood Professionals at the 2013Annual NAEYC Conference and Expo!

When: Friday, November 22, 2013; 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Details: 2 Charter Bus pick up locationsStop 1 5:00 AM Lancaster-Weis Markets located at 1700A Fruitville Pike, Lancaster

Stop 2 5:30 AM York-DICKS Sports located at 2925 Concord Rd., Yorktown Center

Deposit: $20/person (travel deposit only-refunded upon arrival in DC)

Leave from DC at 5:00 PM (expected return +/-9:30 PM York, 10:00 PM Lancaster)We will stop on the return trip to eat dinner (meal not included in cost)

If interested please visit www.yaaeyc.org and complete the registration flier and return to:PennAEYC Rose Snyder

333 Market Street Fl.1, Harrisburg, PA 17010

**All participants must register for the NAEYC Conference event through NAEYCat www.naeyc.org


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YAAEYCs 2013 Early Childhood Conference was held Saturday, October 5 at Penn StateYork. 354 early childhood educators spent the day learning and networking. Some of the

favorite sessions included: Games, Games and More Games, DiversityAwareness and Conflict Resolution through Music, Leave it at the Door:Managing Stress and Inclusion of Children with Special Needs. Theresponse to the conference was overwhelmingly positive and participantswere moving, playing, singing, creating and discussing as they discoverednew ideas to take back to the children, families and educators they serve.

A huge THANK YOU goes out to the conference committee for its hardwork and vision in creating such a rewarding educational experience forthe participants. Committee members include: Cele McCloskey, PamelaProwell, Pam Didusch, Harriet Darling, Suhkdeep Gill, Judy Woods,Lindsay Zeglen and co-chairs Ashley Zurawski and Wendy Latshaw.

Thank you toeveryone whohelped maketheconference

another greatexperience!

2013 YAAEYC Conference

When? Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 from 6:00pm-9:00pm

Enjoy visiting three child care centers, snacking, networking, and getting ideas that you can use

in your classroom! Each facility will give a brief tour and then you will be allowed to visit theclassrooms of your choice.

Where? 6:00-6:50 Begin with a tour and appetizers at Gettysburg YWCA (STAR 3)909 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325

7:00-7:50 Next, enjoy a main course and tour at Gettysburg Growing Place (STAR 4, NAEYC accredited)

142 Constitution Ave., Gettysburg, PA 17325

8:00-8:50 Finally, have dessert while checking out St. James Child Care (STAR 4)109 York St., Gettysburg, PA 17325

This event counts as a Professional Growth and Development activity for Keystone STARS!

Please sign up on the PA Keys website by November 6th. If you have any questions, pleasecontact Christina Ford at 717-771-8583 or [email protected]

Food is being sponsored by the York Area Association for Education of Young Children and St.James Child Care Governance Committee. Donations sponsored by witf.

Networking Night in Adams County


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Weve made tremendous progress in child passenger safety over the last 30 years. Thanks tothe work of parents, law enforcement, government, child restraint and vehicle

manufacturers, nonprofits, and communities, the number of children dying in car crashes hasdeclined by 58% since 1987.

Yet new findings from a study by Safe KidsWorldwide, made possible by a grant from theGeneral Motors Foundation, indicate that there areparents who do no always take the time to ensuretheir children are safely in vehicles. In a survey ofparents and caregivers, one in four respondentsadmitted to having driven without their child buckledup in a car seat or booster.

The survey asked parents and caregivers if it wasacceptable in certain scenarios for a child to ride in acar without fully buckled up. Potential exceptionsincluded: not driving far, being in a rush, travelingthrough the night, rewarding a child, and missing abooster or car seat. The study results can be seen onthe info graph on the following page.

Safe Riding Tips for Parents

1. Buckle up kids on every ride, every time.

One-third of children who die in car crashes are completely unrestrained.

Its easy to get busy and think Ill just make an exception this one time the problem is itonly takes one time to be riding in a vehicle without buckling up for a life to changeforever.

2. Talk to other parents who are driving your kids about the importance of buckling up.

Most parents trust other drivers to use the appropriate car or booster seat but its notalways the case.

Make an agreement with other adults friends, neighbors, grandparents, even a spouse about using the right seat for your child, just like the one in your car.Have a backup list of friends or relatives who can pick up kids if there isnt enough room ina car for all kids to have their own seat.

3. Check that the seat, booster seat or seat belt fits your child and is used properly.

For more information or to schedule a child safety seat appointment, call Safe Kids at 1-888-232-SAFE

Safe Kids Update: Parents Confess


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The YWCA of Yorks Dragonflies classroom is the part time Pre -K Counts program. The teachers have been working on givingthe classroom a more homey feel for the kids. They havepurchased rugs that convey a home-like ambiance, andprovided authentic lamps in various areas for a more serenesetting. The plastic bins have been replaced with easy to carefor baskets for toys and books. Cozy dog beds have beenplaced in quiet areas and in the meeting area to providecomfortable places to sit or lay. The couch, which waspurchased from an ECE catalog, has been covered with ahomemade slipcover to express a living room-likeenvironment. Fabric has been draped from the ceiling todiffuse the fluorescent lights. They also wrapped fabric aroundthe pipes that are hanging from the ceiling, allowing the pipes

to become a centerpiece, instead of aneyesore.

They were inspired by the books, Designs for Living and Learning byDeb Curtis and Margie Carter, as well as Inspiring Spaces for YoungChildren by Deviney, Duncan, Harris, Rody, and Rosenberry.

The Dragonflies love the cozy area under the loft, as well as thelistening center on top of the loft. They have several children withspecial needs who really enjoy sitting on the large dog beds duringmeeting times because it gives them something to touch and givesthem extra motivation to sit and listen to the stories.

Shopping for everything was really exciting for the teachers. Theyreceived donations from families and staff members to help create

the warm feeling.

Teachers Danielle Fitzsimmons, Laurie Smith and Jim Johnson worked very hard on thisproject, to make the kids more comfortable when they are at the YWCA and so theyfeel more at home. Creating environments in the classroom like this has helped thekids to relax and enjoy their time here in the classroom. They continue to expand theirclassroom of ideas and it continues to get better, month after month.

Inspiring Spaces of York County

I really like thecozy area underthe loft...it canact as a housewhen theyextenddramatic play!

- Danielle Fitzsimmons,

Teacher

YWCA of Yorks Dragonfly Classroom


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Cozy Rest Loft

Meeting Area

The children enjoy the quiet, cozy loftarea where they can relax and rest on soft

pillow beds. The unique lighting adds amore comfortable and tranquil space forthe kids during their busy days.

This is the meeting area where a couch was purchased and covered with a home-madeslipcover. Here, the kids and teachers meet in themorning for announcements and story telling. Youcan also notice the pipes are covered to create a

fun appearance in the room.

Kitchen/Play Area

Children at the YWCA Yorks Dragonflyclassroom can enjoy a homey feel

when at school with welcoming rugs,soft play baskets, and a kitchen area

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October

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is committed to increasingawareness of breast cancer issues, including early detection and encouraging women to take charge of theirown breast health by practicing regular self-exams, scheduling annual mammograms, adhering to prescribedtreatment, and knowing the facts about recurrence.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors that may includephysical, emotional, financial, and sexual acts used to establish power and control over another person withwhom the abuser has an intimate or family relationship. The intent of this observance is to connect advocatesacross the nation who are working to end violence against women and their children, and also men.

SIDS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month - During this month, take time to acknowledge thefamilies that have been affected by SIDS, stillbirth, and sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). This mission

focuses on providing education, research, advocacy, and training to ensure every baby survives and thrives tohis/her first birthday and beyond.

School Bus Safety Week (October 21-25) - NSBSW is an active, evolving, and successful public educationprogram designed to promote and encourage school bus safety. Thousands of school districts in more than 400states participate in the poster contest and even more support the general principles of improved bus safety.

Lock Your Meds Day (October 28) - Lock Your Meds Day is a day for parents to pledge to talk to their kidsabout the dangers of taking medications without a prescription. Parent should secure their medicines toprevent their kids from accessing them, regularly taking stock of their medicine cabinets.

November

Family Caregivers Month- National Family Caregivers Month is designated as a time to thank, educate, andempower family caregivers. During NFC Month, everyone should speak up and support family caregivers tobecome effective advocates for themselves and their loved ones as one of the first steps to making their livesmore manageable.

Healthy Skin Month- Healthy Skin Month was created to encourage people to protect and care for their skin,hair, and nails. Teach your kids the importance of wearing sunscreen and how the damage of not wearing itcan seriously effect their health.

Prematurity Awareness Month- Prematurity Awareness Month is when the March of Dimes mobilizesvolunteers and parents to draw attention to premature birth. The purpose is to raise public awareness of theseriousness of preterm birth; engage the public and build a constituency of people concerned about the issue;

and provide opportunities for people who are concerned about the issue to volunteer, raise awareness,advocate, and donate.

December

Safe Toys and Celebrations Month- The holiday season is a time for family, fun and festivity, but it can alsobe a time of danger. Each year, many people suffer from injuries caused by unsafe toys and celebrations.Inspect any toys your child receives before letting them play with it; there could be small objects that thechild could choke on. Read the label to make sure the toy is age appropriate.

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Tip of the Day: SIDS Prevention

Take these precautions to reduce the risk of SIDS

Did you know?SIDS is the third leadingcause of infant death andthe first leading cause ofdeath among infants ages 1-12 months

Babies who sleep in an adultbed have a 40 times greater

risk of SIDSBabies of mothers whosmoke during pregnancy have a 3 times greater risk ofSIDS. (Secondhand smoke is2.5x)

Babies who sleep on softbedding have a 5 timesgreater risk of SIDS

For infants who receivedany breast milk for anyduration , the likelihood ofSIDS was 60% lower

Accidental Suffocation orStrangulation in Bed (ASSB)claims the lives of 665infants per year

Prevention

Place your baby on his or her back while napping or sleeping

Always place your baby in a CPSC approved crib or bassinetto sleep

Use a firm sleep surface and a fitted sheet

Keep toys and loose bedding out of your babys sleep area

Keep your baby in the same room as you, but never sleeptogether

Do not over bundle your baby at sleep time

While pregnant, see your doctor regularly and do not smoke,drink, or use any illegal substances

Dont allow smoking around your baby or you while pregnant

Breastfeed your baby

Offer a pacifier that is not attached to a string

Provide supervised tummy time when your baby is awake

See your doctor for regular checkups and vaccinations

Dont use products that claim to reduce risk of SIDS

Avoid home heart or breathing monitors to reduce risk ofSIDS

For more information visit

cribsforkids.org, or sidscenter.org


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York Area Association for the Education of Young Children

Board and Committee Chair Members

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Our Mission

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PresidentDebbie Riek [email protected]

Past-PresidentSara Bradley [email protected]

TreasurerSara Bosley [email protected]

SecretaryErica Heller [email protected]

At-LargeMolly Diehl [email protected]

Jody Bering [email protected] Lehman [email protected]

Vicki Wooditch [email protected]

Accreditation

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Wendy Latshaw [email protected] Zurawski [email protected]

Membershipvacant

Nominationvacant

ProgramLisa Young [email protected]

Public PolicySara Bradley

PublicityLindsay Zeglen [email protected]

RecognitionWendy Latshaw

WOYCRachel Barnhart [email protected]

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