A few questions...

Do we need to save the green family ID tags in the file box? We have tags for the following families: Nowicki (#124), Meyer (#145), Seeley (#138), Yerk (#133), and Derminio (#604). All of these families have not been coming for long time, that I know of. 

Also, how long do we save visitor cards in the file box? There are some from 2006 and the box is getting pretty full. I would gladly sort through it if I have permission to. 

At one time we were asking teachers to bring children to the nursery if parents were late in picking them up. Is this procedure still in effect, and if so, what room are we using for it? I had a teacher ask me where to put the children this past week and that room is now the guest reception room. I just had the children wait with me at the CM table until the parents came. I think it is important that there is consistency among us coordinators to minimize confusion for teachers, parents, and children. 

Please let me know your thoughts on these three questions. Thank you!

Also, thank you Sherri, for the list of birthday parameters that you put in the file box. It was very helpful to me in placing visitors in classes. 

Loving Sean

I asked Robin to write an e-mail to parents of the K class, so they can do the appropriate follow-up. Here it is.


Dear parents,

First we want to let you know that Kristie and I are thoroughly enjoying our Sunday mornings with your children. We'd like to take this opportunity to make you aware of the events of this past Sunday AM class time.

As many of you are aware, Sean Dailey, one of the boys in the class, has some learing challenges. It can be difficult at times for him to stop talking. He can have a trouble sitting as well (beyond the normal wiggles). If he is asked a question by a friend, at times he will not be able to answer the question or have a little conversation with a friend. The children can find this confusing. My daugther Melanie and I have the joy of going to the Dailey's home regularly to help Brooke in any way that she is in need, so I have had a some additional time with Sean and am enjoying getting to know him and learn ways from Brooke that he learns and communicates best.

This past Sunday Sean was "extra excitable". Some of the children were laughing and whispering, looking and pointing at Sean. This was unusual. Kristie took Sean out of the classroom for a walk in the halls to try to calm him a bit. We had just finished going over our verse for the month, " The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and RICH IN LOVE." I felt the Lord would want me to take a little time to talk to the children about Sean. I asked if any of them had a little trouble talking with Sean or asking him a question and getting an answer. Many of the boys raised their hands. I tried to explain to the children that Sean has been made perfectly and beautifully by the Lord just like each of us. He is learning and growing inside in some different ways than many of us are used to, so that is why it can be difficult or confusing to talk with him. Remembering that God made us all just right, we ar e to be RICH IN LOVE towards everyone. I can't remember my exact words but that is the gist.

I chalk the laughing and whispering up to a lack of understanding, not crueltly. I just wanted to let you know, as I'm sure you might want to follow up with your child and are you of course are better able to address your own child's specific questions. Thank you again for bringing your child to Sunday school each week. It is truly a blessing to share time with your child learning about our Savior together.

In grace,
Kristie and Robin

K Teachers for August

We're piecing together the kindergarten class in August.

3rd – Denise Randolph & Tanya Pampel
10th – Dan & Brenda Reinford
17th – Dean & Gwen Knepp (need to find a replacement for Dean at aide role)
24th – Dan & Brenda Reinford
31st – Dave & Tricia Mellinger

Any ideas for consistent teachers?

Nursery switches

Just an FYI about a change in nursery schedule for the Kleins. We will be on vacation the first week of August, which is 8/3 and have asked two people on the fifth Sunday to switch with us. Christine F. and Sue Paquin will take our week in Aug and we'll cover for them the 5th Sunday of August, which is Labor Day weekend.

f.y.i.

hey everyone! Just wanted to mention a little episode on Sunday in the late preschool class. A child was very upset and screaming when parent was trying to leave when dropping off. I was standing there watching and wondering if I should intervene. The child then hit the teacher in the face and so I felt this is where I should draw the line. I asked the parent if they could take the child out as this was creating quite a scene for the other little ones. The Seasholtz's (teachers) were very gracious and were even willing to keep the child in the classroom as the parent felt quite sure the child would calm down after they (the parent) left the room. I had felt at that point that the child had "lost the privilege" of Sunday School. That was just my personal opinion. Also, we had a regularly attending family ask if they could bump their 5th grader up now instead of Sept. and we did ask that they would hold off until Sept. I know if we make exceptions for one then where do we draw the line? That's all for now, folks..

The Kidwells

Move Up Date

Attention all CM Coordinators! Just for you information, the move-up date for this year will be September 7th.