YSD1 Parenting Partnerships
November 2022
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!
Jessica Elliott (Parenting Partnerships & Family Resource Center)
Growing Vegetable Soup by Louis Ehlert
"Dad says we are going to grow vegetable soup." So begins Lois Ehlert’s bright, bold picture book about vegetable gardening for the very young. The necessary tools are pictured and labeled, as are the seeds (green bean, pea, corn, zucchini squash, and carrot). Then the real gardening happens . . . planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, chopping, and cooking! In the end? "It was the best soup ever." Ehlert’s simple, colorful cut-paper-style illustrations are child-friendly, as is the big black type. A recipe for vegetable soup tops it all off!
To view a video read aloud, please click below:
Eat Your Colors by Amanda Miller
Fun, colorful photos introduce little ones to the basics of good nutrition. Rookie Toddler books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and play time. Each book includes story-related tips that help extend the reading experience and emphasize key learnings.
To view a video read aloud, please click below:
Baby Let's Eat by Stephan Lomar
The older children get, the more words they know and can use—including hurtful words. This book teaches children that their words belong to them: They can think before they speak, then choose what to say and how to say it. It also explores positive ways to respond when others use unkind words and reinforces the importance of saying “I’m sorry.” Includes tips for parents and caregivers
To view a video read aloud, please click below:
HAPPY NATIONAL PARENTS AS TEACHERS DAY NOVEMBER 8th!
Observed annually on November 8th, the National Parents as Teachers Day is dedicated to encouraging Parents and Parent Teacher Organizations to invest in their children’s education. This day also reminds everyone that Parents are the greatest teachers for their children.
We are thankful for our PARENTS AS TEACHERS CERTIFIED PARENT EDUCATORS!!!
OUR NEWEST PARENT EDUCATOR: PILAR ADAMS
Help us welcome our newest Parent Educator Pilar Adams to the Parenting Partnerships family. Pilar is a YCHS graduate and has been working in YSD1 for 9 years. She has an Associate's Degree in Science and Liberal Arts from Clinton Jr. College and is currently pursuing a degree in Special Education through Columbia College. She has a young daughter that she adores but also enjoys reading and camping. We are so excited to have her with us!
Pilar will be hosting a "Meet & Greet" for families at Parenting Partnerships on Wednesday, November 16th from 8:30-3pm. Please drop in and meet our newest team member!
BLUE RIBBON AFFILIATE RECOGNITION
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SHARE OUR GREAT NEWS!!
Through the Parents as Teachers Quality Endorsement and Improvement Process (QEIP), Parenting Partnerships/York School District One has earned endorsement as a Parents as Teachers Blue Ribbon Affiliate. Blue Ribbon Affiliates are recognized as exemplary affiliates, delivering high-quality services to children and families.
Need Direct Support or Resources? Drop In or Call Us
Parenting Partnerships & Family Resource Center also houses information and educational materials for parents/caregivers. Learning games, family engagement materials and books are available to check out for up to 2 weeks. There are many used books that we give away through the support of Early Learning Partnership (ELP) and community donations. We also have donations of diapers, pull-ups, formula, coats and used baby equipment that are also available to any family in need. Please contact us at 803-684-1504 for specific details.
York County First Steps
York County First Steps is a community partner of YSD1's Parenting Partnerships and is available to support you in your parenting and help you guide your child’s learning and development.
United Way of York County
Our mission is to help 3,000 York County families achieve financial stability by 2030. We want to help local families who struggle to live above the poverty line gain financial independence.
All On Board Coalition
Committed to saving lives by increasing community drug and alcohol awareness, educating students, providing support to parents, and partnering with local community agencies to prevent youth drug and alcohol use in York County.
NAMI Piedmont Tri-County
We work with those in need, those who are underprivileged, and those who are underserved and often isolated. We aim to rebuild hope and recovery for those who have a mental health diagnosis.
Early Learning Partnership of York County
ELP is working to ensure that young children in York County are ready to learn in school and in life. By mobilizing people, leveraging resources, and empowering social, emotional, and early literacy programs, ELP is preparing children, birth to age five, for school success.
