LGTH's Monthly Newsletter
February 2015
Greetings,
Thank you to everyone who made it to work on Monday after the snowstorm! We know winters in Chicago can be harsh and we appreciate your effort and commitment to working with us at LGTH! We're all in this together:)!
Your Directors,
Erin, Melissa, and Jennifer
The happy Cedar family:)!
Shout-outs
"Ms. Tracy, I always see Tracy with a smile on her face, she's always there to help out in both of her classrooms and so friendly with every associate and kiddo :)."
"Ms. Mollie, I think Mollie does a great job of organizing her classroom. She always has art work displayed tastefully. I also see her working on lesson plans on her lunch break so I know she works hard! She is always very friendly and considerate of her coworkers."
"Kelsey has taken the front desk and made it so fun! Sticker Friday, the pirate ship, creating hangouts after work/helping plan the Holiday party, etc. She Really creates unity in the workplace."
"Pamela loves her job so much and is so friendly and sweet to everyone!"
"Ms Nicole is very passionate, loves all the kids, and I've learned a lot from her:)."
"Kelsey genuinely cares about everyone on staff and goes out of her way to be extra great with the families."
"Claudia is awesome to work with! She's just great!"
"Welcome to the LGTH team Christine!"
**Don't forget to recognize your co-workers. The shout-out box is located in the staff lounge.**
News and Reminders
- Dress code: Jeans are reserved for jean day only. If we are going to have a jean day, we will post a sign in the staff lounge the day before. Also, jeans should be presentable and appropriate for working with children. i.e.: no rips, holes, ect..
- Shoes infant rooms: Removing your shoes or wearing booties in the infant rooms prevents tracking dirt and other unwanted items into the rooms. It is especially important in these winter months. If you take your shoes off, please make sure that you put them back on before roaming the hallways, using the restroom, etc.. to ensure the same.
- Bulletin boards: Please make sure you are keeping up with the bulletin boards in your classroom and in the hallways. They should be up to date with themes and seasons.
- Bulletin board paper: In an attempt to recycle our bulletin board paper, we ask that you please place any used paper in the container located in the staff lounge for reuse.
- Recycling: Just a reminder that any recycled items should be placed in a bag and marked with a large "R" at the end of the day. The Earth says Thanks:)!
- Facebook: LGTH Lakeview officially has its own Facebook page, separate from the West Loop's. We will be working to update it more regularly. Please send any pictures, mention-worthy events, etc.. to either Melissa or Jennifer moving forward.
- Cell phones: Cell phones should ONLY be used in the classroom to take pictures of your kiddos. They should be put away immediately following, somewhere out of sight. Please follow this policy, so that I can stop writing this reminder!
- Events: Please see below for detailed information about upcoming event.
February Events
LGTH Valentine's Day Party
Friday, Feb 13, 2015, 03:30 PM
3111 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Valentine's Day
Saturday, Feb 14, 2015, 12:00 AM
Chicago, IL, United States
President's Day/Teacher in-service
Agenda:
- Staff meeting
- Breakaway for Opening Minds training with designated age-groups
- Mid-day dismissal
- All three take-home assignments need to be completed by Friday, February 27th and can be accessed at the link below.
You will need your Gateway to Opportunity Registry Member ID number to register for the Professional Development courses listed below.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
An Introduction to Transitions
Monday, Feb 16, 2015, 09:00 AM
3111 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Resources
Little Green Tree House
Email: jenniferb@littlegreentreehouse.com
Website: www.littlegreentreehouse.com
Location: 3111 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Phone: 312-492-9876