S.H.I.E.L.D. Early Literacy Program

Sharing Habits to Inspire Early Literacy Development

Sandra Streb

Family Engagement Night

Sandra Streb, Birth to Age 4 Early Literacy Coordinator

S.H.I.E.L.D Program

  • Sharing

  • Habits to

  • Inspire

  • Early

  • Literacy

  • Development

The S.H.I.E.L.D. Program will:

  • Partner with families of children ages birth through age four to strengthen early literacy skills.

  • Host engaging school-based and community events for families with young children.

  • Provide resources, strategies, and support that empower parents and caregivers as their
    child’s first teacher.

  • Build strong bridges between home and school, ensuring all of our youngest learners are on
    the path to success.

Dear YCS District Families and Children Birth to 4,

Please join us for our first Golden Knight Shield Family Engagement Night on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Elementary School. 

We will kick off the evening with pizza and then transition to sessions in the libraries. Parents will be able to attend informational sessions about resources available within the YCS District and Livingston County.

Children can participate in literacy activities with volunteers. There will also be information booths set up by the Department of Health and Cornell Cooperative Extension.

To help plan for food and activities, please RSVP by Friday, November 14, 2025.

We look forward to meeting you, sharing early literacy tools, promoting communication within our district, and brainstorming ideas for future family activities! 

Please email Mrs. Streb (sstreb@yorkcsd.org) with your name, your child(ren's) name, age, and let us know of any food allergies you or your children have.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sandra J. Streb
Golden Knight Shield Program: Birth to 4 
Literacy Coordinator