February 27, 2010

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