YSD1 Parenting Partnerships
October 2022-2023
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)
Germs Are Not for Sharing by Elizabeth Verdick
Germs are not for Sharing is about children learning how to avoid sharing germs among each other. There are many ways to avoid germs such as not kissing when being sick, washing hands when necessary, and throwing out food if it has fallen on the floor. The book teaches children necessary skills of avoiding germs and staying healthy.
To view a video read aloud, please click below:
Hands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi
Hands Are Not for Hitting is a story about activities that children can do instead of hitting. It teaches children how to correctly use their hands instead of hitting. This book is very good for teaching toddlers.
To view a video read aloud, please click below:
Words Are Not for Hurting by Elizabeth Verdick
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
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- There are 4K openings for the 2022-2023 school year. Please contact your child's school or the YSD1 District Office for more information. Be sure to check out York School District 1 / Homepage for more information and updates.
- “The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day.” –O. A. Battista
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.
