July Aug Sept 09 - The Right Turn, Inc.

July Aug Sept
2009
Getting to
know us….
Sonia Royer
Hi, my name is Sonia
Royer. I am a Certified
ChildPassenger Safety
Tech/Instructor for the
Governors Car Seat Program known as Project 8. My
job is to educate parents and caregivers on the correct way to use child vehicle restraints. I cover 14
counties and do many presentations.
I am married and have two children, ages 7 and 12,
going on 16 and 20!! We love to fish, camp and most
of all spend time on our pontoon floating down the
river. I am a proud wife of a soldier that has served
twice overseas. We have 2 fish, 4 cats, a blue and
gold macaw, 3 dogs (plus 11 puppies!!) and a variety
of other animals that wander into our yard.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Baby Human
August 8th and 15th
Onida
Call Kayla at 773-4755 to sign up!
Training Blitz
September 19th, 2009
Fort Pierre!! Watch for a flyer in
the mail with blitz registration
and list of speakers!
Healthy Kids/Fit From the Start
Saturday, July 11 from 8:308:30-5 at Small Pines Daycare (516 W. Pine) in Philip. Other
providers are welcome. Call 773773-4755 to sign up!!
This is what every provider will receive for attending the Healthy Kids/Fit From the Start training. Pictured
above are: 9” Beach Ball, Peeler, Nutrition/Activity Magnet, 4” Mini Frisbee, Childcare Policy Cards,
Childcare Activity Cards, Cutting Matt, Play Scarf, Snack Cup, and a Fit From the Start Sticker. In addition to
this, every family that you provide care for will receive parent handouts and games to play at home.
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Early Childhood Training Network
Infant Toddler Training Scholarships NOW available!
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the SD Department of
Social Services’ Division of Child Care, in collaboration with Early Childhood
Enrichment programs, is offering scholarships for providers to attend a variety of
infant-toddler training opportunities.
What Types of training will be available?
Basic and advanced level training, as well as special topics specific to children
ages birth to 3 will be offered.
Who should attend?
Child care providers currently providing care for children ages birth to 3. If you
are caring for children that are slightly older, the information presented may also
be pertinent.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the scholarship, participants attending the training must be
employed by a program that is registered or licensed by the State or in the
process of becoming registered or licensed. All scholarships will be paid directly
to the child care center or registered child care provider.
What do the scholarships cover?
$15.00 scholarships will be offered for each hour of training attended. The
scholarship is intended to defray travel costs and staff time for participation.
Classes offered through the Early Childhood Training Network:
Observation Documentation Series– at The Right Turn on July 6, 13, 20, 27
& Aug. 3 = 12.5 hours Providers will receive $187.50.
Baby Human Series- in Onida (call for location) on August 8 & 15 = 10
hours. Provides will receive $150.
Observation Documentation Series– at Chamberlain (call for location) on
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29= 12.5 hours Providers will receive $187.50.
One CEU is available for each of these classes for a $10 fee. Participants
must pre-register by noon the day before the class. Space is limited, so call
early and reserve your spot at 773-4755.
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Early Childhood Training Network
Hand washing Techniques
The WRONG way: Rinse hands under a running faucet for 5 or 10
seconds without using hand soap. (Poor Results)
The RIGHT way:
•
Rinse hands under running water and then place soap in your palm.
Now scrub your hands together working the soap around the fingernails, the back of the hands, around the fingers, and up to the wrist. Do
this away from the running water working the soap into a lather.
•
Work the soap around for around 15 seconds and then rinse the soap
clear of your hands.
•
Drying hands on paper towels is highly recommended especially in a
child care center.
•
Cloth towels need to be laundered regularly
When soap and water are not available, one of the alcohol based products
like Purell will do the trick. (There is debate about these products in that
they may be responsible for the creation of super-germs. If there is nothing
else available, it is still recommended.)
Flip Flops??
Findings from a new study of children’s physical activity show that outdoor play at
many early childhood education centers happens much less frequently than in the past.
Sometimes the teachers just don’t feel like going outside, but often children simply
show up with inadequate or
inappropriate clothing: no warm coat, or flip flops instead of sneakers. This research is
important because more than half of U.S. children aged 3-6 years go to child care
centers. And many of these children will encounter childhood obesity, a growing
problem in the US. Establishing an early pattern of outdoor exercise is vital for children’s health.
This is an excellent reminder to all teachers of young children to re-evaluate how well we are doing in
encouraging constructive large motor activity in our programs. Some teachers may just need a refresher on the topic and others may need some detailed coaching. For more information please
log on to: http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200807/pdf/BTJLearningLeapsBounds.pdf or
check out our Healthy Kids classes.
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July, August & September 2009 TRAINING SCHEDULE
Early Childhood Training Network
*Registration and Payment is required by 12:00 noon the
day prior to scheduled class date!!!!
July 2009
Date
7/6/2009
City
Pierre
The Right Turn
Philip
7/11/09
7/13/2009
7/15/2009
7/20/2009
7/27/2009
7/29/09
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Small Pines
Child Care
Pierre
The Right Turn
Pierre
The Right Turn
Pierre
The Right Turn
Pierre
The Right Turn
Pierre
The Right Turn
Topic
Observation
Documentation 1
Pathway: Observing
Children
Healthy Kids/ Fit
from the Start
Pathway: Nutrition for
Children
Observation
Documentation 2
Pathway: Observing
Children
CPR
Pathway: Program
Safety
Observation
Documentation 3
Pathway: Observing
Children
Observation
Documentation 4
Pathway: Observing
Children
1st Aid
Pathway: Program
Safety
Time
6:309:00 PM
8:005:00 PM
6:309:00 PM
6:3010:00
PM
6:309:00 PM
6:309:00 PM
6:309:30 PM
Contact
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
Cost
Scholarship
class
605-773-4755
CEU available
for series for
$10
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
$20
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
Scholarship
class
605-773-4755
CEU available
for series for
$10
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
$25
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
Scholarship
class
CEU available
for series for
Scholarship
class
CEU available
for series for
$10
$20
Early Childhood Training Network
August 2009
Date
8/3/2009
City
Topic
Pierre
Observation
Documentation 5
The Right Turn
Pathway: Observing
Children
Time
6:309:00 PM
Baby Human 1
8/8/09
Onida
Call for location
Pathway: Child
Growth &
Development
8:00 AM1:00 PM
Phonics Fun
8/10/2009
8/12/09
8/13/09
Pierre
The Right Turn
Pierre
The Right Turn
Pierre
The Right Turn
8/15/2009
8/19/09
Call for location
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
Scholarship
class
CEU available
for series for
$10
Scholarship
class/ $10
605-773-4755
CEU available
for series $10
6:309:00 PM
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
$10
CPR
6:0010:00
PM
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
$25
6:009:00 PM
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
$10
Pathway: Program
Safety
Exploring CDA &
Professionalism
Pathway:
Professionalism
Pathway: Child
Growth &
Development
8:00 AM1:00 PM
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
Scholarship
class/ $10
605-773-4755
CEU available
for series $10
6:009:30 PM
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
$20
9:0011:00
PM
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
$10
The Right Turn
Pathway:
Interpersonal
Communication &
Relationships
6:309:00 PM
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
$10
Lower Brule
CPR
Lower Brule Day
Care
Pathway: Program
Safety
6:0010:00
PM
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
$25
Pierre
The Right Turn
Lower Brule
8/22/09
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
Cost
Pathway: Child
Growth &
Development
Baby Human 2
Onida
Contact
Lower Brule Day
Care
First Aid
Pathway: Program
Safety
Mother Goose
Pathway: Child
Growth &
Development
Baby Sign
8/24/09
8/25/09
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Pierre
Early Childhood Training Network
September 2009
Date
9/1/2009
9/8/2009
9/9/2009
9/10/09
9/15/2009
9/17/09
City
Topic
Chamberlain
Observation
Documentation 1
Call for location
Chamberlain
Call for location
Pierre
The Right Turn
Pierre
The Right Turn
Chamberlain
Call for location
Pierre
The Right Turn
Pathway: Observing
Children
Observation
Documentation 2
Pathway: Observing
Children
CPR
Pathway: Program
Safety
Child Abuse &
Neglect
Pathway: Child Abuse
& Neglect
Observation
Documentation 3
Pathway: Observing
Children
Safe Environments &
Nutrition
Pathway: Nutrition for
Children & Program
Safety
Time
6:309:00 PM
6:309:00 PM
6:0010:00
PM
6:008:30 PM
6:309:00 PM
6:008:30 PM
Infant Toddler Blitz
9/19/09
9/22/2009
9/23/2009
9/24/09
Fort Pierre
Call for location
Chamberlain
Call for location
Pierre
The Right Turn
Pierre
The Right Turn
Pathway: Child
Growth &
Development
Observation
Documentation 4
Pathway: Observing
Children
1st Aid
Pathway: Program
Safety
Healthy
Environments &
Communicable
Diseases
9:003:00 PM
6:309:00 PM
6:009:30 PM
6:008:30 PM
Pathways: Program
Safety
9/29/2009
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Chamberlain
Call for location
Observation
Documentation 5
Pathway: Observing
6:309:00 PM
Contact
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
Cost
Scholarship
class $10
CEU available
for series $10
Scholarship
class $10
CEU available
for series $10
$25
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
$10
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
Scholarship
class $10
CEU available
for series $10
$10
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
Scholarship
class– no fee
Scholarship
class $10
605-773-4755
CEU available
for series $10
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
$20
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
$10
605-773-4755
Early Childhood
Enrichment Program
Scholarship
class $10
605-773-4755
CEU available
Lending Library FEATURED items:
Imagination…
3 little pigs flannel board
set
Be a MOUSE for the day!
Fishing pond full of SD
fish!
Scatter Scotch..indoors
or out, make up your own
games or play classic
hopscotch!
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Early Childhood Training Network
Who needs to use sunscreen?
In a word: everyone! More than 1 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United
States this year. Many studies have found an association between sunburns and enhanced risk for
melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends
that, regardless of skin type, a broad-spectrum (protects against UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen with a Sun
Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 should be used year-round.
When should sunscreen be used?
Sunscreen should be applied every day to exposed skin, not just if you are going to be in the sun. While UVB
rays cannot penetrate glass windows, UVA rays can, leaving you prone to these damaging effects if
unprotected. For days when you are going to be indoors, apply sunscreen on the areas not covered by
clothing, such as the face and hands. Sunscreens can be applied under makeup, or alternatively, there are many
cosmetic products available that contain sunscreens for daily use because sun protection is the principal means
of preventing premature aging and skin cancer. It's never too late to protect yourself from the sun and
minimize your future risk of skin cancer.
Don't reserve the use of sunscreen only for sunny days. Even on a cloudy day, up to 80 percent of the sun's
ultraviolet rays can pass through the clouds. In addition, sand reflects 25 percent of the sun's rays and snow
reflects 80 percent of the sun's rays.
Air Bag Facts
It takes only a fraction of a second for an air bag to
inflate; the rate of inflation can be as high as 200
miles per hour!
Air bags can deploy in minor fender-bender type
collisions, where a correctly restrained child might
not be hurt were it not for the air bag.
Older children who ride unrestrained, sitting on the
edge of the front seat, often leaning against the instrument panel, are in mortal danger. Even buckled
up, children are at risk.
If a forward facing child must ride in the front, the
vehicle seat should be moved as far back from the
instrument panel as possible. The child restraint
has to be correctly installed and the child has to be
securely strapped into it.
It is recommended that all
children under the age of
13 should ride in the back
seat.
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CDA
A lot of good things have happened since our last
newsletter. Samantha Gaetz had a baby girl.
Samantha works at Children’s Castle in Pierre.
Samantha will finish her CDA when we start in the fall.
Three students have completed their classes and have
applied for their final assessment. Kerri Buffalo works
at Eastside Castle; Angie Anderson works at Our
House; and Mandy Howard currently works at Head
Start as a Home Visitor. These ladies deserve a pat on
the back for their dedication.
What will 2009-2010 bring? Pierre will have their
usual class on Thursday nights from 6:00-8:30 pm at
The Right Turn. There have been a couple of requests
for CDA classes in the outlying communities and
proposals have been sent. This being summer finds
people on vacation so until they get back to me I have
no definite plans but I will keep you informed as soon as
I know. If you have staff who would like to be part of or
who need to be part of the CDA class please contact
Barb @773-4755. Remember 120 hours of training,
scholarships, networking with other providers and
individual mentoring are the benefits.
Barb Biwer, CDA Instructor
Bright Start
Responsive Parenting Class
A six-week class for parents with children age birth to three
years old. The six-week series includes:
The Parent/Child Dance
Your Unique Child
Responding to Your Child’s Needs
Encouraging Your Child
What and How Your Child Learns
Parenting is Stressful; So is Growing
FREE
Class Begins: August 18th, 2009
& meets 8/25,9/1,9/8,9/15 & 9/22
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Call
773-4755
to register
for the class
Location: Early Childhood Training
Network 124 E. Dakota Ave.
Household Bleach & Water
When purchasing household bleach, make sure that the bleach concentration is for household use, and not for
industrial application. Household bleach is typically sold in retail stores in one of 2 strengths: 5.25% hypochlorite
(regular strength bleach) or 6.00% hypochlorite (ultra strength bleach) solutions.
The solution of bleach and water is easy to mix, non-toxic, safe if handled properly, and kills most infectious agents.
♦ · Recipe for a spray application on surfaces that have been detergent-cleaned and rinsed in bathrooms, diapering
areas, countertops, tables, toys, door knobs and cabinet handles, phone receivers, handwashing sinks, floors, and
surfaces contaminated by body fluids (minimum contact time = 2 minutes):
1/4 cup bleach + 1 gallon of cool water OR 1 tablespoon bleach + 1 quart of cool water
♦ Recipe for weaker bleach solutions for submerging of eating utensils that have been detergent-cleaned and rinsed
(minimum contact time = 1 minute):
1 tablespoon bleach + 1 gallon of cool water
A solution of bleach and water loses its strength and is weakened by heat and sunlight. Therefore, mix a fresh bleach
solution every day for maximum effectiveness. Any leftover bleach solution should be discarded at the end of the day.
Note: Do not mix household bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acids
or products containing ammonia. Mixing these chemicals with bleach will produce hazardous gases.
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Non Profit Org.
US Postage Paid
124 East Dakota Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Pierre, SD 57501
Permit 29
Participating Agency
To register for a class, complete registration form and
return with payment to The Right Turn,
124 E. Dakota, Pierre SD 57501.
First Name____________________________________________
Last Name____________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________
City____________________State___________Zip___________
Phone________________________________________________
Class Name___________________________________________