Fall 2015

News

Our Time Has Come.

By Susan Hill

Richmond Early Childhood Association Co-President

There has never been a better time to work in the field of Early Childhood! Research over the last
generation has completely changed the business of preschool. We now have the benefit of looking
back over centuries of attitudes, theories and philosophies towards children.
We have witnessed a gradual change in attitudes toward children over time beginning with the ancient idea that children were simply incomplete adults, to the 17th and 18th century notion that children should be seen and not heard.
Many now view childhood as a sacred space, where life is
filled with playing, learning, socializing and exploring. Some
believe that life should be happy and trouble free where
there are no worries, and children are protected from adult responsibilities. Others argue that we have raised a generation of
spoiled adults, who cannot face the realities of a complex and
tumultuous world. They were not brought up in ways that fostered responsibility, resourcefulness and respect.
Having come through the storm of debate over the last 25
years, it occurs to me that we are on the cusp of a healthy view
of childhood, recognizing the critical impact learning and relationships have from the very beginning of life. Evidence based
practice is being put into place, and various disciplines, such as
health, safety, education and the social sciences all have contributions to make towards a holistic approach to raising human
beings.

In this issue

Your RECA Board

Fall Training Dates &

Registration Forms

Educator of the Year

Nominations

Advocacy

As we move towards best practices in early education, we discover again and again how learning begins in the womb. Children recognize voices they heard before they emerge into the outside world. Watching childrens responses to external stimuli give us clues to sensory development. Brain domains have been scientifically identified, and teaching has been modified to provide activities that engage the senses and stimulate synapse connections.
It is a challenge to keep up with new developments and research in this amazing field! The world has
opened up a wonderful opportunity for every single lover of young children, where even the sky is no
longer the limit!
Lets continue to support and encourage one another on this journey into the future. Its all good
news.

Your
RECA BOARD
2015-16
Debbi Mintz
Susan Hill
Co-Presidents
Jessica Cherebin
Joan Brennan
Co-Presidents-elect

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Patsy Moon
Accreditation
Jeanne Jones
Mary Landis
Co-Historians
Ginny Brenner
Tracy Walters
Co-Public Policy

Mary Landis
Jeanne Jones
Co-1st VPs, Programs

Latanya Alexander
WOYC

Latanya Alexander
2nd VP, Membership

Cindy Hutchinson
Patsy Moon
University Reps

Debbie Lickey
3rd VP, Community

Jessica Hendricks
Webmaster

Alyson Williams
Corresponding Secretary
Jessica Cherebin
Recording Secretary
Margina Grow
Treasurer
Sarah Verno
Paula Davidson
Alex Strabley
Members-at-Large

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Fall Event Schedule

RECA is happy to announce its FALL 2015 schedule of programs which includes the three
events below; please put these dates on your calendars now. We hope that you will be able to join us
for fellowship and quality training with other early childhood educators.
Enclosed in this newsletter are 3 event flyers containing important registration information and
forms. Flyers will also be posted on RECAs web site {www.recava.net/}.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.

l. Please join us at the Child Development Center at Wyndham on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, from
6:00-8:30 PM, for a Fall Training Opportunity for After School Program Directors and
Teachers. An Evening on the Avenues will include a barbecue dinner, followed by a tour of the Avenues campus and multiple breakout sessions featuring art, STEM, drama, physical education and
dance programs. All who attend will receive 2.0 hours of training. For additional information, please
refer to the event flyer included in this summer newsletter.

2. Tuesday, October 20th Fall Member Appreciation Dinner and Training at the Weinstein
JCC from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with 1.5 hours of training. Trainers for the four target audiences and their
topics are listed below: Infant Toddler Teachers Johnnie Humphrey, Speaker Messy, Fun and Good
for Brain Development - Involving Infants/Toddlers in Meaningful Experiences Preschool Teachers
Krista Dawson, Speaker Linking to Literacy K-2 Teachers Sarah Kiesler, Speaker DAP Literacy
Practices for K-2 Preschool Directors Emily Keenum, Speaker Best Practices for Early Childhood
Settings to Promote Healthy Weight, Growth and Development

3. Tuesday, November 17th Fall Directors Training at 2nd Baptist Church from 9:30-1:30 p.m.
Due to the requests of those attending the 2014 Directors Training event, Lauren Small will return
for 2015 and will present MARKETING FOR EARLY EDUCATION - PART II. Directors are asked
to bring their (charged) laptop computers. Training will begin at 9:30 a.m., a light lunch will be
served at NOON; the training will continue following lunch and conclude at l:30 p.m.

Richmond Early Childhood Association &

The Child Development Center at Wyndham Present
"An Evening on the Avenues"
A Training Opportunity for Afterschool Program Directors & Teachers
Register Early as Space is Limited.

When: Tuesday. October 13th, 2015

Where: The Child Development Center at Wyndham & the Avenues @ CDCW
11601 Nuckols Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059
www.cdcw.us
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dinner: Barbeque, Cold Salads, Desserts, Drinks
Schedule:
6:00 - Dinner

6:30 - Tour the Gardens and the Avenues Facility

7:00 - 7:30 Session One
7:30 - 8:00 Session Two
8:00 - 8:30 Session Three
Session Options Include:
Art, Drama, STEM, Caf, Rapids (PE), Media, Dance, Gardening, Road Trip USA

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REGISTRATION FORM - Please Print Clearly {Checks should be made payable to RECA}
Name________________________________________________________________
Organization__________________________________________________________________
Complete Address ________________________________________________________
Telephone No.___________________________________________________________
E-Mail _______________________________________________________________
Please complete, detach and return this FORM along with your Check by October 7,
2015 to: Jeanne Jones 9103 Whitaker Circle Bon Air, Virginia 23235

The Richmond Early Childhood Association

ANNUAL FALL MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DINNER/TRAINING
An Evening of Fellowship and Quality Training With Early Childhood Colleagues

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Where: The Weinstein Jewish Community Center at 5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
23226
Time: 6:25 - 8:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:25 - 6:55 p.m in the Auditorium
Training: 7:00 - 8:30 - YOU can participate in ONE of the four Trainings listed below:

Infant/Toddler Teachers
Johnnie Humphrey

Preschool Teachers
Krista Dawson

K-Grade 2 Teachers Preschool Directors

Sarah Kiesler
Emily Keenum

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO ATTEND THIS EVENT: Registration deadline is 10/14/15.

Registration Process for RECA Members, PACED or RAD Directors: there is NO registration fee to attend this event. Please contact Mary Landis by e-mail and provide all of the information
listed below in your e-mail in order to complete your registration. Marys e-mail address is: mmlandis@verizon.net: 1. Name of Registrant 2. NAEYC Member ID # 3. TRAINING you will Attend 4.
School or Organization Name 5. Address, City and zip code 6. Telephone Number
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REGISTRATION FORM: For those who are not RECA members or PACED or RAD Directors, please complete the
Form below, detach AND return it along with a $10.00 Registration FEE made payable to RECA by 10-14-15

Name__________________________Training you will Attend_____________________

School or Organization_____________________________________________________
Address________________________City____________________(zip code)__________
Telephone No.________________e-mail address________________________________
Return this completed Registration Form along with your check to: Jeanne Jones 9103
Whitaker Circle Bon Air, Virginia 23235
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Mary Landis (804-272-9266) or Jeanne Jones (804-272-9575)

The Richmond Early Childhood Association

in collaboration with PACED & Rad Present
MARKETING FOR EARLY EDUCATION: PART II
A FALL DIRECTORS TRAINING EVENT

Featuring: Lauren Small

When:

On Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Where:

2nd Baptist Church, 9614 River Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229

{Enter Church Parking Lot at Corner of River Road and Gaskins Road)

Time:

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch: Noon

Directors:

***Are requested to bring your (charged) laptop computer to this event

Registration: $25.00 Fee for RECA Members & PACED and RAD Directors
$30.00 REGISTRATION FEE for Non Members
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL - - Register Early as Space is Limited
Please complete and detach the Form below and return it with your check by November 10, 2015

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REGISTRATION FORM - Please Print Clearly {Checks should be made payable to RECA}
Name_________________________________________________________________
(Highlight to indicate your membership: RECA. PACED, RAD or Non Member)
School or Organization__________________________________________________________________
Address________________________City________________(zip code)______________

Telephone No._______________________E-Mail_______________________________
Please complete, detach and return this FORM along with your CHECK
by November 10, 2015 to:
Jeanne Jones 9103 Whitaker Circle Bon Air, Virginia 23235
QUESTIONS: CONTACT: Mary Landis at 804-272-9266 or at mmlandis@verizon.net OR: Jeanne
Jones at 804-272-9575 or at jeannepjones@verizon.net

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

NOMINATION FORM

Nominee for the Award:

(must be a current member of RECA)

Beginning with the 2010-11

school year, the Richmond
Early Childhood Association
has presented the RECA
Educator of the Year Award.
This award has been given to
RECA Early Childhood
Educators based on their
outstanding commitment and
contributions in the field. In
addition to having careers in
the ECE field, the recipients
of this award have also been
active volunteers in the
Community and in ECE
Professional Organizations
giving of their time and talent
to serve young children, their
families and others in the
field.

Address:

The 2015-16 Educator of the

Year will be presented at the
RECA Spring Membership
Dinner Meeting and Training
event. If you have someone
you would like to nominate
for this award, please refer to
the RECA Educator of the
Year Information and
Nomination FORM listed on
the RECA web site. The
Educator of the Year
Nomination FORM must be
completed and returned with
two letters of support by
March 1, 2016, in order for
your nominee to be
considered.

Professional recognition (include offices held at the local or

state level):

Nominated by:
Contact information (address and phone number):
Reason for selection of this nominee
(Please give details specifically to the early childhood profession and advocacy for children):

Other awards held by nominee:

Additional information that supports the nominee:

Signature: ___________________________
Title: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Please send this form along with two (2) letters of support no
later than March 1, 2016 to:
Debbie Mintz
Huguenot UMC Preschool
10661 Duryea Drive
Richmond VA 23235

c/0 Alyson Williams

VCU Child Development Center
1128 Floyd Ave.
Richmond, VA 23284

www.recava.net

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