tion a c u d E d o o h d il h C WCCC Early tter le s w e N m a r g o r P ) (PreK-4 Volume 4, Edition 9 March 12, 2012
Got ECE News? Email Vicki at hricikv@my.wccc.edu
Welcome Back Nancy Rustic!
Westmoreland County Community College
The thoughts and prayers of all ECE students and WCCC staff have been with you!
Inside this issue: Welcome Back Nancy!
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Thank You Lorraine! WCCC Events
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PA One Book Seminar
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“Play With Loose Parts” Workshop Building Blocks Conference
WCCC-Red Cross Blood Drive………………………..10 am - 4 pm………………...Wed. March 14
Spring 2012 Transfer Fair…………………………......10 am - 2 pm………………..Wed. March 21
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PA One Book Seminar, “ Stop Snoring Bernard!”………………………………………………………..……...…..Sat. March 24
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WCCC Casino Night…………………………………………………………………..…….Sat. March 24
Advisee Day - No Classes…………………………………………………..………...….Tues. March 27
Building Blocks Conference…………………….…………………..…..…..Fri. & Sat. March 30, 31
PAEYC Celebration Dinner....………………………………………..………………....Thur. April 19
WCCC “Evening of Books”………......…………………………………………..………....Fri. April 20
ECE Student Dinner at Seton Hill…………………………………………..……..…...Wed. April 25
ACTION Day in Harrisburg………………………………………………….………….….Tues. May 1
Graduation Day…………………………………………………….……………….…………Thur. May 3
Student Dinner Events 6, 7 Professional Development Graduation Applications Due ACTION Day Reminder Red Barn Books
Save the Dates for Upcoming Events
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Early Childhood Education Program Beth Hoden Office Phone: 724-925-4013 Email: hodenb@wccc.edu Nancy Rustic Office Phone: 724-925-4035 Email: rustic@wccc.edu
Please sign-up on sheets outside of Room 870 for the ECE events.
Vicki Hricik Office Phone: 724-925-4013 Email: hricikv@my.wccc.edu
If you have any questions, contact Beth or Vicki at 724-9254013.
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Special Thank You to Lorraine Vitchoff, ECE Instructor Lorraine Vitchoff has been the substitute ECE instructor while Nancy Rustic has been mending. Lorraine has gained the respect of her students and staff with her upbeat personality. She will be missed!
WCCC - Red Cross Blood Drive Please consider donating blood - You will help to save a life! Where:
WCCC Founders Hall Gym
When:
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Time:
10 AM—4 PM
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Professional Development Opportunity for PA One Book, Every Young Child 2012 The Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child program promotes literacy. This workshop will provide practitioners and ECE (PreK-4) students with lesson plans, book lists, songs, and finger plays for this year’s book, Stop Snoring Bernard! You will also have the opportunity to win a copy of the book. (**This workshop will be different from last year’s PA One Book, Every Child workshop, because all of the activities will be centered around a different book.) Where:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh—Main 4400 Forbes Ave., 15213 (Classroom A)
When:
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012
Registration Fee:
No Cost to WCCC ECE (PreK-4) Students
Deadline to Register: Friday, March 16, 2012
2 DPW Training Hours will be awarded for attending! Pre-registration is required. Only online registration is accepted. To register, visit www.pakeys.org. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Vicki Hricik at 724-925-4013
**Please note that PAEYC's Professional Development Policies align with the policies put forth by the Southwest Regional Key. REGISTRATION PAYMENTS- Please indicate the names of the people and the professional development opportunities you are paying for when mailing your payment. Payments that have no indication will be returned to sender, and will not be credited as paid for the professional development opportunity. Payment received in the PAEYC office after the registration deadline is considered late. Therefore there is no guarantee that the participant will receive a certificate of attendance at the professional development opportunity. Participants may pay at the professional development opportunity with a check, money order or cash. WALK-INS- PAEYC strongly discourages walk-ins. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a place in the class. The instructor may allow walk-ins based on class size and availability of handouts, or has the authority to turn a walk-in away. If a walk-in is accepted at the professional development opportunity she/he will be assessed an additional fee of $10.00. SIGNING IN- Participants MUST sign-in on time, or within a 15 minute time limit, and remain for the entire scheduled event. If the participant takes extended breaks or leaves early she/he will not receive their certificate. Additionally, if a participant arrives 15 minutes after the start of the class, she/he is welcome to attend, but will not receive a certificate for the class.
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let your imaginations run wild! Saturday, March 17, 2012 is a day to come and PLAY! Penn State Extension Better Kid Care presents
“Play with Loose Parts” Dr. Ernie Dettore and Linda Erlich Have you ever heard of the theory of loose parts? The theory of loose parts has begun to influence child-play experts and “playscape” designers in a big way. In a preschool, loose parts are materials with multiple uses. They are materials with no specific set of directions that can be used alone or combined with other materials. Loose parts encourage creativity, imagination, and open-ended learning. As children play; stories surface. Come join the fun, play with materials, and experience how language opportunities abound.
Location:
Donohoe Center 214 Donohoe Rd, Greensburg PA
Time:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost:
Ask for $5 Student Discount!
DPW Training hours will be awarded For more information and to register, please contact: Patty Graff Better Kid Care Coordinator 724 837 1402 pag18@psu.edu
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Building Blocks XII Early Intervention Conference Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, 2012 Westmoreland County Community College
Friday Morning Keynote The Impact of Early Intervention with Kelly Frye Kelly Frye, WTAE Channel 4 Action News anchor, shares her story of how Early Intervention has impacted her family and her son’s life.
Friday Breakout Sessions will Include:
Friday Afternoon Keynote Early Intervention: Where It All Begins Babies as Learners, Adults as Teachers with Rebecca Klaw Rebecca Klaw currently works independently as a consultant, trainer and advocate for children with Autism Spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families.
It is important for everyone to know how the characteristics of autism can impact some of the foundation skills that are acquired during the first years of life. Ms. Klaw’s keynote presentation will describe crucial milestones of very early development and characteristics of au-ism, especially the common focus on the world of things as opposed to the world of people, can affect the typical pattern of learning.
Saturday Workshop Collaborative Problem Solving Why traditional Interventions don’t work for the most challenging children with Alicia Stevenson
Ms. Stevenson has Advanced Training in the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) model and has received her Mentor Certification in the CPS model from Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital. She has been an active member of NAMI for the past 15 years, volunteering over 50 hours a week to educate parents, school personnel, law enforcement, civic organizations, and mental professionals on childhood-onset mental illness and family perspectives. She currently serves as a National Trainer and NJ Program Coordinator for NAMI’s Basics program that educates parents/caregivers about their children/adolescents with mental health challenges. A very engaging and knowledgeable speaker, Alicia Stevenson will share her life changing experience and will demonstrate a step by step approach that is compassionate, effective and respectful in helping children with behavioral challenges.
Brochure will be available soon! Contact Debi McKeever for more information at 724-837-8159 ext. 132.
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PAEYC Annual Dinner Celebration The PAEYC Annual Dinner Celebration is just a few months away. Save the date and join child care professionals in honoring the many contributions made to early childhood education. When:
Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 5:30-8:00 PM
Where:
Rodef Shalom Temple in Shadyside
More details to follow in upcoming weeks!
Second Annual PAEYC Student Membership Dinner to be held at Seton Hill University Seton Hill University will be host to the Second Annual PAEYC Student Membership Dinner on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The event was such a success last year, Dr. Kathy Harris, ECE Program Director at Seton Hill University graciously extended an invitation to all for 2012. The First PAEYC Student Membership Dinner was held at Westmoreland County Community College. Over 80 ECE (PreK-4) students and faculty members from WCCC, Seton Hill University, Saint Vincent University, and Carlow University including PAEYC representatives . This gathering helps to provide a student network for future collaboration and stresses professionalism and advocacy. Please register as soon as possible so we can provide the number to attend to Dr. Harris.
Check bulletin board near room 870 to sign-up for events.
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Become A Member of PAEYC The Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC) is the professional membership organization for those involved with the early care an education of young children. Doctors, lawyers, and other professionals have membership associations which provide a unified voice on behalf of their members. In the same way, PAEYC serves as a community resource, and advocate for quality, and a voice for those in the profession of early care and education. PAEYC currently serves over 1000 members and is governed by an elected board. Members and those interested are encouraged to serve on a committee and take an active role in PAEYC programs including Membership Services, Advocacy & Public Policy, and Professional Development.
Benefits of Membership Become a Member!
Membership in national, state, and local affiliates 6 issues of Young Children, NAEYC's journal Exclusive access to PAEYC Newsletters Reduced rates to PAEYC and NAEYC conferences Career advising services Meets STARS 3 Requirements Borrowing privileges with PAEYC's early childhood resource library Voting rights and eligibility to hold office in PAEYC, Penn AEYC, and NAEYC Opportunity to participate in insurance plans offered through NAEYC
Upcoming ECE Professional Development Opportunities—$10 each WCCC Youngwood Campus ECE Workshops: DATE
COURSE CODE
WORKSHOP TITLE
CORE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
March 15
SRVT 4890-01
Developing & Listening Skills with Young Children
CBK:K1C2-03
March 19
SRVT 7507-01
The Impact of Stress in Children’s Lives
CBK:K3C2-35
March 22
SRVT 7540-01
Promoting Speaking Skills in Young Children
CBK: K1C2-03
March 29
SRVT 8900-01
Writing: Print Awareness & Use
CBK:K2C2-11
April 2
SRVT 0900-01
Community Resources
CBK:K3C2-34
April 12
SRVT 6674-01
Promoting Reading
CBK:K2C2-11
April 16
SRVT 0757-01
Advocacy—Responding to the Needs of Children & Families
CBK:K6C2-64
April 19
SRVT 4799-01
Home/School Partnership in Language & Literacy Development
CBK:K5C2-53
WCCC Fayette Education Center ECE Workshops: March 14
SRVT 1516-F1
Emotional Development of Preschoolers
CBK:K1C2-02
March 21
SRVT7542-F1
Speech & Language Disorders: ID & Intervention
CBK:K4C2-43
March 28
SRVT 1517-F1
Emotional Development of Children Ages 5-8 years
CBK:K1C2-02
April 11
SRVT 3085-F1
Hearing & Visual Impairments: Screening, Assessment & Intervention
CBK:K4C2-43
April 18
SRVT 8008-F1
Transition: Preschool to Primary
CBK:K1C2-01
April 25
SRVT 6218-F1
Overview of Exceptionalities
CBK:K4C2-43
May 2
SRVT 4410-F1
Theory to Practice: Applying Knowledge of Development to Curriculum
CBK:K2C2-11
Email Vicki at hricikv@my.wccc.edu for more information.
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Plan on Graduating in May? It’s not too early to begin planning! If you want to be included in Commencement activities, have your name appear in the Program, and have Honors Recognition, you need to apply by Friday, April 6, 2012. If you are unable to attend Commencement activities, you can pick up an application anytime. Graduation applications are always available at the Student Information Desk, Room 130, Founders Hall. Processing of applications takes approximately eight (8) weeks. Commencement will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM.
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The mission of this newsletter is to provide Early Childhood Education students information on ECE Club activities, volunteer opportunities in the community, ECE professional development workshops, and anything related to the ECE field. WCCC Early Childhood Education Program
Science FUNshops for kids at Red Barn Books!
If you have not yet heard of or taken part in our educational workshops for kids, check out our March and April schedule! What's new? Little FUNshops for preschoolers, an Ultimate Builders class and Robotics 2 are now all available! Click on the links below for more information and a schedule. *All classes are taught by an experienced elementary teacher. *All FUNshops incorporate state and national science, technology, engineering and math standards. *Class size maximum is 10 students for greater one on one instruction. Call to register! A $10 deposit is required to hold a class space. Balance can be paid in full the day of the class. Call 724-219-3001, open 10am-8pm, MondaySaturday.
Scroll to the bottom of this email for special offers and FREE upcoming story time dates. PLUS a Fancy Nancy story time
Class Descriptions/Links & Info: Robotics Ultimate Builders Architecture
Flight Science
Robotics 1 Ages 8-12, 3 hours $50 Sat. March 3: 9:00-12:00 Sat. March 10: 1:00-4:00 Sun. March 18: 1:00-4:00 Sat. April 14: 1:00-4:00 Sun. April 29: 1:00-4:00
Flight Science
NEW!!! Ultimate Builders Architecture Ages 7-12, 3 hours $50 Sat. Mar. 17: 1:00-4:00 Sat. Mar. 31: 9:00-12:00 Sat. April 15: 1:00-4:00 Sat. April 21: 9:00-12:00
Ages 7-12, 2 hours $35 Sat. Mar. 3: 1:00-3:00 Sat. Mar. 24: 9:00-11:00 Sat. April 28: 9:00-11:00
Car Science Ages 7-12, 2 hours $35 Sun. Mar. 4: 1:00-3:00 Sun. Mar. 25: 1:00-3:00 Sun. April 1: 1:00-3:00 Lights, Camera, Action! Photo Science NEW!!! Robotics 2 Ages 8-12, 2 hours $35 Sat. March 10: 5:00-7:00 Sun. March 25: 5:00-7:00 Sun. April 15: 5:00-7:00 Sat. April 21: 5:00-7:00 NEW!!! Robotics Lab Ages 8-12, 2 hours $20 Wed. April 4: 6:00-8:00 Thurs. April 26: 6:00-8:00 NEW!!! We Do Robotics Ages 6-9, 2 hours $35 Sat. March 17: 9:00-11:00 Sat. March 31: 1:00-3:00 Sat. April 21: 1:00-3:00 Sat. April 28: 5:00-7:00
Ages 8-12, 3 hours, $50 Sat. Mar. 10: 9:00-12:00 Sun. Mar. 11: 1:00-4:00 Sat. Mar. 24: 1:00-4:00 Sat. April 14: 9:00-12:00 Sun. April 22: 1:00-4:00
FUNshops for little ones, more classes & book clubs for kids!!! More FUNshops for ages 5 and up:
Little FUNshops for Preschoolers!
Magic Treehouse Book Clubs!
New!!Little FUNshops Tues. or Wed. mornings in April or May Ages 3-5, (4) 1 hours sessions $60 Now offering weekday classes for your preschooler! Choose from our April or May sessions, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings. All Little FUNshops are scientifically focused with dynamic experiments, exploration, storytime, crafts, songs and interactive playtime!
Balls, Bubbles, Balloons! Ages 5-10, 2 hours $35 Sun. Mar. 11: 5:00-7:00 Sat. Mar. 17: 5:00-7:00 Sun. April 22: 5:00-7:00
Magnetism & Electricity Ages 5-10, 2 hours $35 Sun. Mar. 4: 5:00-7:00 Sat. Mar. 31: 5:00-7:00 Sun. April 1: 5:00-7:00 Sat. April 28: 1:00-3:00
Crazy Chemical Concoctions Ages 5-10, 2 hours $35 Sat. Mar. 3: 5:00-7:00 Sun. Mar. 18: 5:00-7:00 Sat. Mar. 24: 5:00-7:00 Sat. April 14: 5:00-7:00 Sun. April 29: 5:00-7:00
New!! Magic Treehouse Extreme Book Clubs! April Sessions Choose Tuesday or Wed. sessions: Magnets! Tues. April 3: 10-11am Wednesday. April 4: 10-11am Little Chemists Tues. April 10: 10-11am Wednesday, April 11: 10-11am Balls, Balloons, Bubbles Tues. April 17: 10-11am Wednesday, April 18: 10-11am Little Sprouts Tuesday April 24, 10-11am Wed. April 25, 10-11am May Sessions Choose Tuesday or Wed. sessions: Little Farmers Tues. May 1: 10-11am Wed. May 2: 10-11am Color Science Tues. May 8: 10-11am Wed. May 9: 10-11am Little Builders Tues. May 15: 10-11am Wed. May 16: 10-11am Little Engineers Tues. May 22: 10-11am Wed. May 23: 10-11am
Ages 6-9, 1.5 hours $25 (includes Magic Treehouse book of child's choice) Book discussion, science and educational activities and take home craft or project coordinating with each book subject! Dinosaurs Before Dark: Tuesday, April 3: 5-6:30 Pirates Past Noon: Tuesday, April 10: 5-6:30 Midnight on the Moon: Tuesday, April 17: 5-6:30 Dolphins at Daybreak Tuesday, April 24: 5-6:30
Upcoming FREE Story time dates/times: *Friday, March 30, 7pm - Eric Carle night! We'll be reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" *Friday, April 27, 7pm Springtime Surprises!!! We'll be reading "Do you Know Which Ones will Grow?" by Susan Shea *FREE Fancy Nancy tea party Saturday, May 5, 10am (please RSVP)
Save 10% Multi-class discount! Register for more than one FUNshop class at the same time, take a 10% multi-class discount! Mention this email and register by March 15 and receive an additional $5 off each class!
* Please Note Last year Red Barn Books generously donated books for our ECE program’s “Evening of Books” event.