Many items to note from yesterday:
1) Sarb Walbridge would like a permanent ID Card. Her children and their D.O.B. are as follows: Sasha (2/22/97), Jordon (1/1/99), Leah (3/19/01) Her temporary ID was #460.
2) David Koenig would also like a permanent ID (his fiances name is Sharon). His/Her children are as follows: Darius Rose (5/14/02), Tierney Rose (11/7/03), Jackson Koenig (1/20/10). His temporary ID was #449.
3) Gessie & Emely filled in for Mike and Brenda Alburger.
4) We had two teachers who could not make it on Sunday. Neither one found a replacement. Connie Reed graciously filled in for Laurie Mart in the Late Preschool Class (thanks Connie!!!). The other teacher was Rose Sebra. However, Rose's absence brings up another issue. Tom and Rose are fairly new to CM and they did not know that there are two adults required in the classroom. So while Tom showed up eager and ready to teach solo. we did have to come up with another adult. Neil Frank volunteered to step in and help. There have been several things that Tom and Rose have had to learn along the way, so I just want to make note again that we really should consider some kind of formal training/orientation for new teachers. While I'm sure there would always be open gaps, I do think that if they spent time in the classroom observing other teachers before they are one, it may help them feel more comfortable in their new role as well as help eliminate situations like this. I also want to suggest the possibility of a Sub List. It seems that the last few times Scott and I coordinated we had teachers that could not make it at the last minute and we were left scrambling to find someone that morning. It would be great if there was a Sub list of people who agree in advance, that if a teacher cannot show up (last minute...because obviously we prefer that teachers replace themselves in their absence), but if it is a last minute situation, then we know exactly who we can tap in service to help out in a pinch. Anyway, just a suggestion.
5) Matt and Monica Colflesh, who just had a baby, should be removed from the teaching schedule and a replacement needs to be found, if this has not been done already.
6) We are out of snack items (cookies/pretzels). Connie, if you don't have time to pick some up this week let me know, I would be happy to get something at Costco.
7) Teagan O'Mara will be moved up to the late preschool class beginning next Sunday March 6th. Her name tag and attendance will need to reflect his change. Also Caleb Silver's name tag and attendance need to be changed to late preschool as well.
8) We did have a very awkward situation arise yesterday. Laura Suerman was on the schedule for the Nursery. When she didn't show up, Scott went to get her from the auditorium. She was terribly upset about being pulled from service because 1) she did not know that she was on the nursery schedule at all and 2) she was very adamant that while Joce did call and ask her to help in the nursery she never agreed to it, but actually declined. We sent her back to the service assuring her we would work things out without her, but she was very upset and someone (Blake?) may want to follow-up with her. She needs to be removed from the schedule and a replacement found for her in the meantime and I would say to all coordinators if you see her name listed to check with Blake before pulling her from the service again.
9) Machaiah Hughes & Sara Fenstermacher switched their Aide shifts.
That's it! Thanks, Jane
Monday, February 28, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Colin Moore
Hello Coordinators!
Per Blake, for any of you who encounter Colin Moore, feel free to talk to Blake about him or just go and find him. He has a relationship with Colin and would be glad to talk to him. Feel free to text him during the service if needed at (215)262-7999.
Thanks!
Per Blake, for any of you who encounter Colin Moore, feel free to talk to Blake about him or just go and find him. He has a relationship with Colin and would be glad to talk to him. Feel free to text him during the service if needed at (215)262-7999.
Thanks!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Coordinators report for Feb. 20th
A variety of things to share......
First off, we are running low on Grace Kids Visitor Information cards. Should be restocked.
Jocelyn, maybe hold off on the permanent sticker for Annabell Cunningham #465, she was not here today. We can just wait and see if she comes more consistently, if so, she is first grade, birth date 4/13/005
Could anyone share any details regarding a man by the name of Colin Moore. He came to our table after CM had started. Handed me a yellow card with his name and daughter's name, Boleyn. There was no ID# on the card. I quickly went to the file box, but could not find an info card for him, I was trying to hurry as class had started, I just quickly grabbed a new card to atleast assign her a number and wrote this on his card. He gruffly asked me what i was doing? Kind of scared me a little. I explained to him what i was doing and he just said okay. I tried to go through the box thinking maybe his info card was misplaced but I couldn't find one. Wasn't sure if anyone has any other info. We saw him going into the teachers' lounge and he was in there for a while, just seemed a little odd. Maybe we are just being too suspicious of people. Elyse said she recognized him from last week, but he didn't have his little girl last week. He must have come before as he had a yellow card.
Things went well with the Knepp children. We took Myka's aide and another aide on our list and they took care of the 3 Knepp Children in the Hub. The aides took a few toys and books from the preschool class bins and just stayed in the Hub with the children. Dean and Gwen were able to be in the service and we think things seemed to go well. So, if everyone could just continue that format for now, it seems to be serving the Knepps. Just make sure you connect with Dean and Gwen each Sunday and verify this is what we are doing. Make sure aides are aware why we are doing this, just trying to keep the children from picking up colds etc. It's just good to explain to everyone.
Regarding toys in the bins, Could Olivia and I head to Care and share and purchase a few age appropriate toys for the bins? Teachers have been requesting different items, especially in the Late Preschool class. Also, when we sent things over to the Hub for the Knepps, there really wasn't a lot extra to take from the class.
Blake, i had a big discussion with Robin O'mara regarding moving Teagen up to Late Preschool. There are 3 children, Teagen, Bronwyn and Caleb Silver all 3 1/2 yrs. old approx. Parents really want them to move up. It sounds like the teachers are also encouraging them to move up. I can say, having sat in that class for an entire month with Noah, that the older ones really do need to move up, I think they get bored and then behaviour becomes a problem, the 3 1/2 yr. old isn't satisifed with the two year old play anymore. I realize there were class size issues. With the 3 Knepp children not in LP right now, it isn't quite as many children. I told her I would pass this on to you and you can then speak with the parents. Being a parent of a young child in that class I can certainly relate to these parents and understand their desires. I also can feel for teachers dealing with huge class sizes.
One more thing just to give you a heads up. There has been a family visiting the past two weeks, Jason and Andrea Schwenk. I believe they have 5 little girls, one could be a boy, but I think they are all girls. We talked with them a lot today. They have not put their children in class yet, but are considering it in the next few weeks. Possibly waiting till March when new teachers start. They are concerned with their younger ones in the preschool class, I assured the mom that she could certainly sit in with them and do whatever to make them comfortable. the mom was very concerned regarding teacher requirements etc. I assured her about the background checks and she was glad to hear that. It sounds like the children have always remained with them in the service. Just wanted to give a heads up so when you see this family approaching the table you can have some knowledge, I know I always appreciated knowing things a head of time if possible.
I lied, one more thing. Regarding aides, we feel like we have had a great amount of aides which feels good. Brandon Knechel was on today and did not show, I think the last time we were on he didn't show, just wondered if he should be contacted if he is still wanting to be on the list.
Now I'm done. Thanks for reading my ramblings!!!
Have a good week,
Teresa
First off, we are running low on Grace Kids Visitor Information cards. Should be restocked.
Jocelyn, maybe hold off on the permanent sticker for Annabell Cunningham #465, she was not here today. We can just wait and see if she comes more consistently, if so, she is first grade, birth date 4/13/005
Could anyone share any details regarding a man by the name of Colin Moore. He came to our table after CM had started. Handed me a yellow card with his name and daughter's name, Boleyn. There was no ID# on the card. I quickly went to the file box, but could not find an info card for him, I was trying to hurry as class had started, I just quickly grabbed a new card to atleast assign her a number and wrote this on his card. He gruffly asked me what i was doing? Kind of scared me a little. I explained to him what i was doing and he just said okay. I tried to go through the box thinking maybe his info card was misplaced but I couldn't find one. Wasn't sure if anyone has any other info. We saw him going into the teachers' lounge and he was in there for a while, just seemed a little odd. Maybe we are just being too suspicious of people. Elyse said she recognized him from last week, but he didn't have his little girl last week. He must have come before as he had a yellow card.
Things went well with the Knepp children. We took Myka's aide and another aide on our list and they took care of the 3 Knepp Children in the Hub. The aides took a few toys and books from the preschool class bins and just stayed in the Hub with the children. Dean and Gwen were able to be in the service and we think things seemed to go well. So, if everyone could just continue that format for now, it seems to be serving the Knepps. Just make sure you connect with Dean and Gwen each Sunday and verify this is what we are doing. Make sure aides are aware why we are doing this, just trying to keep the children from picking up colds etc. It's just good to explain to everyone.
Regarding toys in the bins, Could Olivia and I head to Care and share and purchase a few age appropriate toys for the bins? Teachers have been requesting different items, especially in the Late Preschool class. Also, when we sent things over to the Hub for the Knepps, there really wasn't a lot extra to take from the class.
Blake, i had a big discussion with Robin O'mara regarding moving Teagen up to Late Preschool. There are 3 children, Teagen, Bronwyn and Caleb Silver all 3 1/2 yrs. old approx. Parents really want them to move up. It sounds like the teachers are also encouraging them to move up. I can say, having sat in that class for an entire month with Noah, that the older ones really do need to move up, I think they get bored and then behaviour becomes a problem, the 3 1/2 yr. old isn't satisifed with the two year old play anymore. I realize there were class size issues. With the 3 Knepp children not in LP right now, it isn't quite as many children. I told her I would pass this on to you and you can then speak with the parents. Being a parent of a young child in that class I can certainly relate to these parents and understand their desires. I also can feel for teachers dealing with huge class sizes.
One more thing just to give you a heads up. There has been a family visiting the past two weeks, Jason and Andrea Schwenk. I believe they have 5 little girls, one could be a boy, but I think they are all girls. We talked with them a lot today. They have not put their children in class yet, but are considering it in the next few weeks. Possibly waiting till March when new teachers start. They are concerned with their younger ones in the preschool class, I assured the mom that she could certainly sit in with them and do whatever to make them comfortable. the mom was very concerned regarding teacher requirements etc. I assured her about the background checks and she was glad to hear that. It sounds like the children have always remained with them in the service. Just wanted to give a heads up so when you see this family approaching the table you can have some knowledge, I know I always appreciated knowing things a head of time if possible.
I lied, one more thing. Regarding aides, we feel like we have had a great amount of aides which feels good. Brandon Knechel was on today and did not show, I think the last time we were on he didn't show, just wondered if he should be contacted if he is still wanting to be on the list.
Now I'm done. Thanks for reading my ramblings!!!
Have a good week,
Teresa
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Coordinators Report from Feb. 13
There was some confusion regarding Annabelle Cunningham #462. She is the grand daughter of Donna and Paul Richardson. Aunt Rachel thought Annabelle had a permanent sticker but could not find one. I'm not sure if she had one or not, but if not, could we put her on the permanent class list.
Ezra Weinger should be in Late Preschool. He only just turned 5 in Jan. His name is listed on the Kindergarten class list.
We had a church member come to the table after CM had started and shared that she was concered that the Knepps were in the Hub with their children and they are not able to be in the service. WE were not aware they are not putting their children in class right now and probably won't till Spring. The church memeber wondered if Myka's assigned aide and another aide could take the kids into the gym during the service and just play with them so the knepps could be in the service. Galen went and inquired if the gym was open. It is, but we weren't even sure if this was something we could do. Galen went back to the HUB to talk with the Knepps but they had left. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. We definately seem to have enough aides to help. We sent one back this past Sunday and another aide hadn't even shown up. I assured the church member that we have been in dialogue with the Knepps how to best help them and that we are trying to serve them the best we can.
Enjoy the day.
Teresa
Ezra Weinger should be in Late Preschool. He only just turned 5 in Jan. His name is listed on the Kindergarten class list.
We had a church member come to the table after CM had started and shared that she was concered that the Knepps were in the Hub with their children and they are not able to be in the service. WE were not aware they are not putting their children in class right now and probably won't till Spring. The church memeber wondered if Myka's assigned aide and another aide could take the kids into the gym during the service and just play with them so the knepps could be in the service. Galen went and inquired if the gym was open. It is, but we weren't even sure if this was something we could do. Galen went back to the HUB to talk with the Knepps but they had left. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. We definately seem to have enough aides to help. We sent one back this past Sunday and another aide hadn't even shown up. I assured the church member that we have been in dialogue with the Knepps how to best help them and that we are trying to serve them the best we can.
Enjoy the day.
Teresa
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