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Parenting Partnerships Newsletter

December 2021

Dear Parents & Families,

This newsletter is intended for YSD1 families involved in Parenting Partnerships and/or have children in YSD1 schools. Each month various activities will be highlighted in order to help you stay actively engaged with your child(ren), community, and schools. Happy Reading!

Focus: Parent-Child Interaction & Development Centered Parenting

No, David! by David Shannon

When author and artist David Shannon was five years old, he wrote a semi-autobiographical story of a little kid who broke all his mother's rules. He chewed with his mouth open (and full of food), he jumped on the furniture, and he broke his mother's vase! As a result, all David ever heard his mother say was "No, David!" Here is his story.

To view a video read aloud, please click below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDPeD2WCi60

It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon

The bestselling star of NO, DAVID! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor.


Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities--but with David's naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.


To view a video read aloud, please click below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLCmTh5FB2s

Snowmen At Christmas by Caralyn Buehner

The best part about the Christmas season is snow and what do we all love to do on a snowy day? It’s to make our very own snowmen! But have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas after it’s dark when no one is looking? Well, now is the time to think about it! This book shows how snowmen celebrate and enjoy Christmas and presents in their way.

To view a video read aloud, please click below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x4D2usDhWM

Important Dates:

  • Friday, December 3rd & 10th: 9-10am: Join us at Parenting Partnerships for Cougar Cub Center Time for children up to age 4. We will have developmental centers for you and your child(ren) to explore together with the guidance of our Parent Educators.
  • Friday, Dec. 3rd at 6pm: York Parade
  • Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30pm: YSD1 Board Meeting at YCHS
  • Tuesday, December 21st: Half Day for students in YSD1
  • December 22-January 4th: No School: Winter Break.
  • Looking ahead: January 7th and 21st 9-10am: Cougar Cub Centers

Interactive Activities

  • Parenting Partnerships Parent-Child Interaction Calendar for December 2021: Click to below to open. Available in English and Spanish.

HAPPY READING AND LEARNING TOGETHER!

Family Resource Center Reminders :)

  • Parenting Partnerships: If you have a child under the age of 5 and could use some extra support with activities and resources, call us at 803-684-1504.
  • Tri-District Adult Ed: Call 803-818-8440 for information and GED, ESL, and other classes/assessments offered.
  • York Head Start: They are still enrolling students aged 3-4 years old. Please call 803-684-2093 for more information.
  • Affinity Health Clinic at York is open on Tuesdays for local patients. Please call 803-909-6363 to make an appointment.

Community Parent Support:

  • City of York: Lists local events
  • Family Connections South Carolina: Free support and trainings for families that care for disabled children. Visit https://www.familyconnectionsc.org/training/calendar/ for more information.
  • FREE Christmas Dinner at Divine Saviour Catholic Church (York): Friday, December 21st from 11am-1pm. All are welcome.

Safe Kids of York County Presentation

Highlights of presentation from Nov. 9th.

Thankful for York Fire Department and our community Supporters!

YSD1 is the BEST!

FREE Virtual Parent Classes/Trainings for Parents & Caregivers

Children's Trust of South Carolina is offering free trainings/classes for parents, caregivers, or anyone interested in understanding development and supporting young children. Please visit: https://scchildren.org/events/ for more information or to sign up. Dates are monthly through May 2022.

The folllowing are classes that are most recently being offered:


  • Early Childhood Development (Dec. 13th & 14th)
  • Keeping Kids Safe (Dec. 9th)
  • Responding to Abuse and Neglect (Jan. 24th & 25th)
  • Middle Childhood Development (Jan. 11th)

Jessica Elliott

Family Resource Center &

Parenting Partnerships Coordinator

37 Pinckney Street

York, SC 29745

Office: 803-684-1504

Direct Line: 803-818-6195

Email: ysd1parentingpartnerships@gmail.com
Website: https://www.york.k12.sc.us/Domain/47
Location: 37 Pinckney Street, York, SC, USA
Phone: 803-684-1504

Jessica Elliott
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