"This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it," said Ralph Waldo Emerson.
This is a great time for the center as we continue to work hard, clean up, and get organized! We finished our teacher biography wall on the right side of the wall when you enter the 2nd floor, we cleared up space by eliminating the large plastic storage shelf that used to stick out in the main hallway next to our sink, our storage room is organized, our gross motor room has been rearranged and the shelves of toys and equipment are being organized as well. We are becoming a much less cluttered and much more organized center, perfect accomplishments to start out the New Year!
Technology!
We want to send out a big, big, big THANK YOU to C&J Industries for the donation of 3 practically brand new computers to our Children's Center! Not only did they donate them, but they sent two of their best IT guys; Pat Migliaccio and Kareem Syed, who installed them and set them up ready for use! One computer replaced the problematic Director's computer, which was a malfunctioning laptop with mysterious issues with typing, opening/closing out of programs and windows, all of which made it quite difficult to get work done! The second computer went into the teacher's break room, where they will more easily be able to accomplish lesson and activity planning and input data required by the state of PA for Star 3. The third computer is on our parent table, and parents and employees will now be able to sign in/out by punching in a few digits and I will be able to see at all times who is present in the center! I can also have messages pop-up to individual families and employees. It will make managing the center and the data we must keep much more efficient, cost-effective, and good for the environment by saving on paper and ink! These computers will make a big difference in the organization and management of the center and we greatly appreciate them!
