Parenting Partnerships Newsletter

September 2021

Dear Parents,

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!

Focus: Parent-Child Interaction & Development Centered Parenting

Important Dates:


  • September 22nd: YSD1 Collaboration Day: Schools will dismiss early. Contact your child's school for detailed information.
  • September 30th: YSD1 ESOL Night: Please join us at HCJ from 5:30pm-7pm. More information coming from your child's ESOL teacher and/or Parent Educator (Ms. Olga & Ms. Rebeca)
  • Friday, October 1st: 9-10am: Join us at Parenting Partnerships for Cougar Cub Center Time for children up to age 4. We will have developmental centers inside and outside for you and your child(ren) to explore together with the guidance of our Parent Educators.

Interactive Activities


  • After reading the stories above talk to your children about their favorite part or how to use the strategies from the story to help with sadness, attachment, fears, and resillance.
  • Parents: Draw/write about your favorite book as a child.
  • Develop a simple daily reading routine for you and your child to read a story and discuss. Enjoy the time to reread, look/discuss the pictures, or talk about connections to the story for 10 minutes or less.
  • Take a nature walk together and talk about what you see. Use descriptive words like colors, size, texture, and position. Then have your child draw 1 thing from the nature walk.
  • Join us for Parent Interaction Activities: Friday, October 1st: 9-10am: Join us at Parenting Partnerships for Cougar Cub Center Time for children up to age 4. We will have developmental centers inside and outside for you and your child(ren) to explore together with the guidance of our Parent Educators. Next date: Friday, October 15th from 9-10am.

HAPPY READING AND LEARNING TOGETHER!

Family Resource Center Reminders :)

  • If you have a child under the age of 5 and could use some extra support with activities and resources, call us at 803-684-1504 and ask about Parenting Partnerships.
  • Tri-District Adult Ed: Call 803-818-8440 for information and GED, ESL, and other classes/assessments offered.
  • York Head Start: They are still enrolling students aged 3-4 years old. Please call 803-684-2093 for more information.
  • September 7th, 14th, & 21st: Affinity Health Clinic at York is open on Tuesdays for local patients. Please call 803-909-6363 to make an appointment.

Community Parent Support:

  • NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) Support: See info below for upcoming events.
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Jessica Elliott

Family Resource Center &

Parenting Partnerships Coordinator

37 Pinckney Street

York, SC 29745

Office: 803-684-1504

Direct Line: 803-818-6195