Hello YAAEYC friends!

We hope you are having a wonderful spring and getting ready for
summer (otherwise known as the time of year you switch from
struggling with coats and gloves to making sure everyone has proper
sunscreen)!
The transition to summer can often mean changes for many of us.
For school agers and their teachers, it is a change to summer camp
programming. For some preschoolers, it can be the big switch to
kindergarten. For all of us, it can mean changes to schedules,
routines, and class groupings. Transitions can be difficult for many
of us as adultsthink about what it must be like for the children in
our care! Please email your best transition tips to me at
debbie_riek@witf.org and we will share them in our next newsletter.
We had a great time celebrating all of you at this years banquet.
Thanks to everyone who jumped in to make that happen! Look for
some exciting changes coming to this event in 2015.
We are also busily gearing up for this years conference which will be
held October 25. This is always a wonderful time to learn together.

Here at YAAEYC, we hope you get some time this summer to slow
down a little and enjoy time with your family and friends. Thanks
for all you do to make our communities a better place for kids and
families!
Letter from the President...
Words of
Encouragement:
You are teaching this
child to be self
sufficient and
independent.
-Angie Sparks, Pre-K
Counts Director, YWCA York
The Whi t e Ros e The Whi t e Ros e The Whi t e Ros e
YAAEYCs
York Area
Associ ati on for the
Educati on of Young Chi l dren
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Inside this issue:
Present for Paws 3
WOYC 4-9
May-June Observances 10
Tip of the Day 11
Tip of the Day 9
PBIS IQ 12
Position Statement 13
Summer Atkins
Christine Barnes
Delynn Bickle
Shayna Breeland
Trasie Cate
Thomas Cummings
Michele Donaldson
Debra Fisher
Alexa Foley
Kimberly Frailer
Thank you for Joining or Renewing your Membership!
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*Membership status varies between Comprehensive, Basic and Student. Please
encourage your fellow colleagues, classmates and friends to join YAAEYC and help make
a difference in the lives of children and families in York County!
For more information on Affiliation/Memberships, go to www.naeyc.org
Jeanne German
Erica Grudr
Sarah Hartzell
Amanda Hastings
Kirsten Holden
George Kapterman
Vanecia Leonard
Cynthia Maradiaga
Latasha Maxfield
Josephine Meckley
Marnie Mendlowitz
Coleen Morgan
Aurielle Mosley
Kelly Perdue
Meredith Pitts
Jessica Sherman
Rhea Simmons
Paula Springer
Myesha Watts-Fagan
Rebecca Wynne
Kailey Yeager
SAVE THE DATE!
The annual YAAEYC Early Childhood Conference will be held
Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Penn State York.

Anyone interested in helping with this year's conference should plan to
attend or contact co-chairs Ashley Zurawski (azurawski@ywcayork.org) or
Wendy Latshaw (otterbeineec@aol.com).
2014 YAAEYC Conference is coming soon!
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This year at the Week of the Young Child Banquet, Early
Childhood educators, facilities, families, and friends were
encouraged to collect items to benefit our local York County
SPCA. Donated items were brought and displayed at this years
banquet held at the Valencia on April 8th. Thank you to all who
participated!
Presents for Paws
Is your child going to kindergarten this fall?
SAVE THE DATE!
4
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ANNUAL
Saturday, August 2
9-1pm
witf Public Media Center
This FREE family event is designed specifically
for you and your soon-to-be kindergartener.
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In April, providers from across York and Adams Counties gathered at the
Valencia Ballroom to celebrate and recognize all of the hard work and
dedication of early childhood education professionals. YAAEYC, Focus, the
United Way, Child Care Consultants, and Martin Library helped sponsor the
wonderful evening of networking, socializing, and honoring ECE
professionals. A special thank you to all of our guest speakers, including
Sara Bradley, Paula Gilbert, Debra Riek, Wendy Latshaw, Christy Renjilian
and Sukdeep Gill.
Centers across the counties celebrated WOYC in amazing ways, ranging
from conducting food drives, sharing poems with teachers and families,
decorating windows of local businesses, and hosting family
events.
Congratulations to all of the award winners and recipients of
educational achievements. Thank you to all of the door
prize sponsors, and a HUGE thank you to the WOYC
committee members for all of their hard work.
Special thanks to Susan Stockdale, author is this years PA
One Book Stripes of All Types, for joining us that evening
and sharing her creative thoughts. Susan presented exactly
how her book came about and how she got the imagination
to create the book.
If you are interested in serving on the committee next year, please contact
Debbie Riek debbie_riek@witf.org.
Week of the Young Child Banquet
Its great to
be able to
recognize the
hard work of
so many
dedicated
people
-attendee of the 2014
WOYC Banquet
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White Rose Award
Winners

Kristina Robison - Otterbein
Early Education Center
Lisa Rumsey - York Day Nursery
Kristy Kitching - York Day
Nursery
Aimee Walton - Bethany
Christian Learning Center
Katie Merkel - Creative Roots
Early Learning Center
Early Childhood
Education Professional
Award Winners

Lori Canella
Creative Roots

Lynda Amspacher
Kidsville Junction

Stacey Anthony
Creative Kids Day Care
And the Winners are...
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Children s ChampionPam Didusch
York County School of
Technology Recognition-
Aleahya Jewell
Year s of Service Recognition-
Harriet Darling
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2014 Outstanding Early Childhood Professionals
Gladys Alpen
Francine Alston
Lynda Amspacher
Donna Apicella
Kathy Arnold
Wanda Ashby
Karen Ball
Tanya Bankert
Karen Baugh
Katrina Beaver
Aaren Beck
Delynn Bickle
Stacey Boore
Lori Cannella
Evelyn Castro
Peggy Costa
Tanya Cruz
Nicole Davis
Amy Dively
Sherry Eugene
Beth Fazio
Sue Feree
Julie Folkenroth
Lauren Geesey
Theresa Getty
Jean Grafton
Kate Hartman
Sarah Hartzell
Amanda Hauser
Jennifer Holder
Brenda Keely
Kris Kelley
Bambi Kennedy
Kristy Kitching
Jamie Knaub
Chae Korb
Gina Lawver
Sheri Lucich
Lyndsey Lyle
Barb Malehorn
Sarah Martinez
Sarah Martini
Latasha Maxfield
Maria May
Lindsey McCleary
Melody McCleary
Katie Merkel
LyRae Nelson-Thompson
Tammy ONeil
Luz Perez
Amanda Pizarro
Jackie Potts
Chayanee Propst
Pamila Prowell
Ali Rasch
Sally Reedy
Denielle Ritter
Kristina Robison
Jennifer Saunders
Lori Saylor
Devin Seyler
Theoshia Smith
Jamie Snyder
Jess Stair
Patti Stough
Becky Sullivan
Katie Sullivan
Brenda Uhler
Nicole Velazquez
Erika Voshell
Tammy Waltemire
Jamie Wida
Kelly Witmer
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CDA/ SAPC Credenti al
Bachel ors Degree
Francine Alston
Donna Apicella
Vicky Chiffons
Roxanne Collins
Sheila Frech
Christine Garrett
Amanda Kline
Ciara Lee
Shirley Oerman
Wilnet Rivera
Kristy Sandman
Kim Strickler
Sarah Weikert
Ashley Davis
Amy Dively
Yetta Graves
Karyn Grossman
Bethany Horn
Deb Myers
Associ ates Degree
Katelyn Baker
Theresa Getty
Aurielle Mosley
Alison Sheaf
Stacy Smith
Abigail Waltmeyer
Steve Eugene
Laura Frazier
Chayanee Propst
Masters Degree
Congratulations to you all!
May
Better Sleep Month- Each May, Better Sleep Month is dedicated to educating consumers about the
importance of sleep to health and quality of life. Without proper sleep, children have difficulties focusing in
the classroom.
Run a Mile Days (May 2-11)- National Run a Mile Days is the American Running Associations public outreach
campaign for children in school settings, as well as community groups, to increase the physical activity of
youth. Hold an event with your kiddos to teach them to be more active in their daily lives!
Alcohol and other Drug Related Birth Defects Week (May 11-17)- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are the
leading cause of preventable mental retardation and the most serious form of drug-related birth defects. This
week highlights the harmful effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on a fetus and the full range of FASD.
School Nurse Day (May 7)- Since 1972, the Wednesday of National Nurses Week as been set aside as National
School Nurse Day, meant to recognize school burses and foster a better understanding of their role in the
educational setting.
Womens Health Week (May 12-18)- National Womens Health Week brings together communities,
businesses, 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)- This 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 the partners across the nation run awareness ads with photos of missing children and
educational information provided by Child Find of America.

June
National Safety Month Educate and encourage safe behaviors around leading causes of
preventable injuries and deaths. This years observance highlights the need to practice safe
behaviors 24/7. See the following page on tips to prevent heatstroke.
National Stand for Children Day (June 1) National Stand for Children Day was started on June 1,
1996. Every child has incredible potential, and there is nothing more satisfying than seeing a child
learn and develop. Whether in homes, child care centers, schools, churches, or community
centers, taking good care of our children is essential for children, for parents, for businesses, for all
of us.
Sun Safety Week (June 2-8)- Block the sun, not the fun! Sun exposure leads to many health
concerns, including 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 Summer and show your support!
Brought to you by evms.edu
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Tip of the Day: Heatstroke
The Hard Facts

Babies and young kids can sometimes sleep so peacefully that we forget they are even
there. It can also be tempting to leave a baby alone in a car while we quickly run into
the store. The problem is that leaving a child alone in a car can lead to serious injury
or death from heatstroke. Young children are particularly at risk, as their bodies heat
up three to five times faster than an adults. These tragedies are completely prevent-
able. Heres how we can all work together to keep kids safe from heatstroke.
Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for
children. On average, every 10 days a child dies from heatstroke in
a vehicle.
Top Tips

Reduce the number of deaths from
heatstroke by remembering to ACT.

A: Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death
by never leaving your child alone in a car, not
even for a minute. And make sure to keep
you car locked when youre not in it so kids
dont get in on their own.

C: Create reminders by putting something in
the back of your car next to your child such
as a briefcase, a purse or a cell phone that is
needed at your final destination. This is
especially important if youre not following
normal routine.

T: Take action. If you see a child alone in a
car, call 9-1-1. Emergency personnel want
you to call. They are trained to respond to
these situations. Once call could save a life.


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What is your PBIS IQ?
A group of stakeholders from the York/Adams Early Childhood Mental Health Commitee
have come together to assemble a Positve Behavior Interventon Supports (PBIS) sub-
commitee. The focus of the group is to expand the knowledge base and capacity of PBIS
implementaton in our community. Our goal is to enhance academic and social behavior
outcomes for all children by integratng Positve Behavior Interventon and Supports into our
community. We are in the process of planning a community-awareness campaign,
developing marketng media and conductng a needs-based assessment to determine the
target areas for possible trainings.

We would appreciate it if YAAEYC members would help us gather informaton about how to
best support child care centers in implementng Positve Behavior Interventons and Supports
by completng our survey. Click on or visit the following link to access the survey: htps://
survey.zohopublic.com/zs/NaCK6z. Thank you in advance for your help!

Our group will be sharing PBIS
informaton in future YAAEYC
newsleters. In the meantme, if
PBIS is new to you, check out the
Center for the Social and Emotonal
Foundatons for Early Learning
website at htp://
csefel.vanderbilt.edu. There is a
wealth of free informaton and
resources available for
administrators, teachers, and
parents to jump start your "PBIS
IQ"!
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NAEYC Position Statement
In each newsletter, we will be discussing and thinking about a NAEYC Position
Statement. This month, Megan Runk, YAAEYC Treasurer, discusses the NAEYC
position statement on Quality, Compensation and Affordable Child Care. You can
read the position statement in its entirety here: http://www.naeyc.org/
positionstatements/dap.

Working in a four star accredited Early Learning Center for the past 6 years
has its struggles. We provide the best high quality care that we can for our
families. Sometimes it is difficult to keep our classrooms filled because the children
come and go to due parents loosing funding. I try to make the best of the situation
and try to teach them as much as I can while I have that child in my classroom.
I have seen a lot of staff members come and go as well. It is so hard to keep
someone working in Early Childhood Education when the pay isnt the greatest. It
has been a few years since I have seen a raise at my center since we are non-profit
organization. As a non-profit we do not carry the major corporate backing of
private sector centers. Providing affordable quality care is the goal at our center.
The largest portion of running any business is employee wages and to attempt to
keep costs down for our client families its the wages portion of running a business
that takes the largest crunch or smallest advancement.
The care and education of our children is our biggest concern. We make every
attempt to provide the best loving and educational experience for the children.
Our location has provided us families that care and want a good pre-school
education for their children, but cannot afford the private suburban centers. A
large portion of our families utilize some form of public assistance to help offset the
cost of care for their children. This assistance is vital to us providing them the care
they wish for. Our love of education and children is what keeps us striving to
perform to the best of our abilities within the limited budget provided. We are
creative in every facet of our job. After all it is
the children we are here for.
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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
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The York Area Association
for the Education Of
Young
Children is commited to
providing exceptional
early education
experiences for every
child in our
community.
President
Debbie Riek debbie_riek@witf.org

President Elect
Heather Miller heatherm@yorkjcc.org

Treasurer
Sara Bosley sarabosley@yahoo.com

Secretary
Erica Heller eheller@childcareconsultants.org
Accreditation
Sara Bradley bradleys@unitedway-york.org

Conference
Wendy Latshaw otterbeineec@aol.com
Ashley Zurawski azurawski@ywcayork.org

Membership
vacant

Program
Lisa Young ljyoung743@gmail.com

Public Policy
vacant

Publicity
Lindsay Zeglen zeglenl@unitedway-york.org

Recognition
Wendy Latshaw

WOYC
vacant