Winter 2014 Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Eastern Shore The Southeastern Association for the Education of Young Children C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-O-N-S GREETINGS! It has been a wonderful year for the field of early childhood. The U.S. Department of Education awarded Virginia $17.5 million in the Federal Preschool Expansion Grant. This funding will allow the Commonwealth to serve as many as 1,600 additional at-risk 4-year olds in new, high quality preschool classes. The grant will also enhance services to approximately 1, 400 children in existing pre-kindergarten classrooms. Norfolk is one of the participating divisions. We would like to thank our presenters and attendees for your participation in our Winter Wonderland and Networking Social held on January 28th at Rainbow Station at Virginia Beach. The night was informative, fun and we made many new friends. Are you interested in Membership? Visit http://www.naeyc.org/membership complete your membership. This will include membership at the national (NAEYC), state (VAECE), local (SEAEYC) and regional levels (SECA). You may also contact us should you have any questions. Quniana Futrell & Navine Fortune, Co- Presidents UPCOMING EVENTS NAECY 2015 Public Policy Forum March 9-10 2015| Washington, D.C. VAECE’s 59th Annual Conference March 19-21, 2015 | Richmond, VA WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD April 12-18, 2015 | Nationwide SEAEYC’s General Meeting May 20, 2015 | Simonsdale Preschool, Portsmouth SNOW KISSES IF YOU GO OUT WHEN IT’S SNOWING AND LOOK UP AT THE SKY, YOU’LL FEEL LOTS OF ICY KISSES AS THE SNOWFLAKES FLUTTER BY. INSIDE THIS ISSUE WOYC ........................... 2 Winter Wonderland ..... 2 Public Policy ................ 3 Spotlight On ................. 4 SEAEYC Board .............. 5 Connect With Us ......... 5
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Winter 2014
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Eastern Shore
The Southeastern Association for the Education of Young Children
C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-O-N-S GREETINGS!
It has been a wonderful year for the field of early childhood. The U.S.
Department of Education awarded Virginia $17.5 million in the Federal
Preschool Expansion Grant. This funding will allow the Commonwealth
to serve as many as 1,600 additional at-risk 4-year olds in new, high
quality preschool classes. The grant will also enhance services to
approximately 1, 400 children in existing pre-kindergarten classrooms.
Norfolk is one of the participating divisions.
We would like to thank our presenters and attendees for your
participation in our Winter Wonderland and Networking Social held on
January 28th at Rainbow Station at Virginia Beach. The night was
informative, fun and we made many new friends. Are you interested in
Membership? Visit http://www.naeyc.org/membership complete your
membership. This will include membership at the national (NAEYC),
state (VAECE), local (SEAEYC) and regional levels (SECA). You may
also contact us should you have any questions.
Quniana Futrell & Navine Fortune, Co- Presidents
UPCOMING EVENTS
NAECY 2015 Public Policy Forum March 9-10 2015| Washington, D.C.
VAECE’s 59th Annual Conference March 19-21, 2015 | Richmond, VA
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD April 12-18, 2015 | Nationwide
SEAEYC’s General Meeting May 20, 2015 | Simonsdale Preschool, Portsmouth
“A NETWORKING SOCIAL” RAINBOW STATION AT VIRGINIA BEACH
CELEBRATE NAEYC'S WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD™
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April 12 –18, 2015
The National Association for the Education of Young Children's Week of the Young Child
is back! This April, join thousands of young children, teachers, and their families across
the country for an exciting, week-long celebration of early learning!
This year's celebration includes different weekday themes that focus on a variety of ways
to make play meaningful and learning fun!
· Music Monday: Exploring how children learn through song and dance
· Taco Tuesday: Promoting healthy eating habits through cooking
· Work Together Wednesday: Showcasing how children learn through building at home
and school
· Artsy Thursday: Celebrating creativity and expression
· Family Friday: Sharing family stories and applauding families as children's first
teachers
Keep an eye on your inbox. We'll be sending you more information on specific activities
for each day of the Week of the Young Child. Visit us on Facebook or on our website for
more information and to start planning your own celebration!
On Monday, January 19th, members from the Virginia Association for Early
Child hood Education (VAECE) visited the General Assembly in Richmond to
advocate on behalf of the children and families of Virginia.
VAECE members will participate in NAEYC’s Public Policy Forum on March 9-10 in
Washington, D.C. They will participate in policy briefings and congressional visits
on Capitol Hill.
On Friday, February 6th, the Senate approved two bills on finger print background
checks (SB 1168) and licensing requirements for centers and home-based family
child care receiving federal subsidies. (SB 1123).
As of February 11, 2015, both the House and Senate have passed legislation that will
require child care providers to submit a fingerprint background check and bring
more home day care providers into licensure.
Save the Date: SATURDAY, April 18th
SEAEYC & The STARZ Program presents
KIDS FIT FEST 2015
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southeast Virginia - Rosemont Unit. 1505 Competitor Court, Virginia Beach, VA 3:00-5:00pm. Doors open at 2:45pm The event is free and open to young children, their families and ECE educators.
FEATURING: STARZ Fit, Zumba Kids, Zumba Kids Jr. Mixxedfit and more...
