Coordinators update from Feb. 21

A quiet morning this past Sunday.

Al and Celeste Gorski brought their grandaughter, Imiri Berry. Not sure if she has come before or has not been here for a while but they were looking for a permanent name sticker for her. They are number #113

Also, Nick Prosseda was looking for name tags for his daughters Giavanni and Ava. I believe we had them on the class lists previously but maybe they have not been coming for awhile.

We did not need as many aides this week as the Eckburgs filled that role in EP and the McGraths whole family was teaching 1st/2nd so no aides were needed in those classes. Lianna Reinford came to the table and said she was to be helping as an aide. She said her mom called and signed her up.Not sure what to do about that. We seem pretty well set for aides right now. We sent her back as well as two regular aides on the list.

Please note food allergy for Anna Osbourn, milk, eggs and nuts, #140.

Blake, we were told by Brandon that there were some handouts at the end of the service on Sunday. Just wondering if they got passed along to the teachers and helpers? We didn't see any ushers but then we didn't know about it till we got home. Just checking.

Photo copier was used and greatly appreciated.

Till next week.
Galen and Teresa

February 7th & 14th

Hi All -

• For whomever is on for the rest of February, there are extra coloring sheets for this month in the "extra schedules" folder in our bin.
• Mellingers need new ID cards (ID #119)
• Please switch Joshua Rudloff from the 1st/2nd grade class to the kindergarten class.
• The only real issue this past week, was made known to us after CM was actually over. Someone who had talked with Gina Yaekel came to us, and shared that she was really upset over today. First of all, they didn't have an aide, which I didn't realize. I had assigned them one, but then as the big rush came down the hall, we didn't realize that their aide didn't show up. They never came out to say that they were in need of help, so we weren't aware of the situation, or that they were feeling overwhelmed. The worst part is that we actually sent aides back to the service that day because we had an over-abundance. The people who shared all of this with me, said that they Yaekel's aren't really the type to "speak out" or let others know if they are feeling overwhelmed or in need. I guess she just kinda turns it all inward, but then was really upset after class was over. They also said something to the affect that they felt overwhelmed the week before also, and I know that we had an aide in there that week. So anyhow, I think we just need to be sensitive to their need for extra help, and maybe give them 2 aides when possible? I really feel horrible about this - feeling like we didn't do our job, and don't want them to think that we are unsupportive to our teachers. We definitely had plenty of aides, I just wasn't aware that their's didn't show up. I wanted to go to her and apologize, but it was said that maybe she would feel even worse if she knew that the person she confided in, went and told us. So, I'm not exactly sure what to do. Any suggestions?

Anyhow, I think that's all for now. I just wanted to inform whoever is on next, of that situation. Thanks!

Krin & Steve

Jan. 24 & 31 update

Hello Coordinators,

I'm finally blogging from the past two Sundays.

Jan. 24th -

I was able to go through the orange binder from each class...organize them a bit, restock encouragement cards etc. It was fun, I like organizing!

Ed loves the new supply cart we have with a printer. He was thrilled to be able to print out a few more coloring sheets for the early pre-school class.

Liana Reinford expressed her desire to be an aide and I think she's already been placed on the list for the 3rd week of the month.

Jan. 31st-

Early pre-school asked about a coloring sheet, they didn't have one, Ed couldn't find one for the lesson so he just gave them an old picture to color.

I took the liberty to toss the orange ID cards of families that we thought may attend from Dayspring. I inquired about these families with Jeff Rudloff before doing so.

Didn't have too many aides show up but we managed and nursery help was no where to be found. Thankfully Chad & Sarah Clemens saw the need and stepped in as well as Melissa Osborne. Waiting parents seemed rather understanding.

Both of the weeks we were coordinators, the kindergarten class needed more glue and scissors. We borrowed both weeks from the 3rd grade class who wasn't using those supplies at all. If this happens in the future, 3rd grade may be a good place to go or do we want to supply kindergarten with enough stuff of their own? We have no inventory on these supplies. Any thoughts?

Also, as far as the feedback I'm getting from teachers regarding supplies/inventory...almost everyone has asked for dry erase markers and the 5th grade has asked for more Bibles. The response from teachers has been pretty slim. Do I send out another email or just run with the little response I got and make decisions the best we can?

I think that does it for the Ed & Connie we now turn it over the Steve & Krin.