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Tuition Reimbursement

smoxey — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:54 +0000

Congratulations to the following staff who received tuition reimbursement from Open Door for the 2012 Fall Semester:

Jason Grant works at the Piney Orchard center in Anne Arundel County and received $1,000.
Amy Trickey works at the Crofton Elementary center in Anne Arundel County and received $291.

African Masks Created by Children At Wellwood International

smoxey — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:08:02 +0000

During the “African Cultures” theme week, the children at Wellwood International created their own African Masks that were displayed in the Cafeteria.

Extraterrestrials at Odenton Elementary

smoxey — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:04:05 +0000

During the Extraterrestrials weekly theme, children at Odenton Elementary created their own Aliens.

Oakleigh Center has New Lego Friends Club

smoxey — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:00:35 +0000

Lego Friends Club at Oakleigh Elementary

Open House at the Woodbridge Center

smoxey — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:40:38 +0000

Children at the Woodbridge Center had a great time dressing up in their super hero costumes at their Open House for Parents and Teachers during American Education Week.

Super Heroes at the Woodbridge Center

Fun With Foam at Shady Spring Center

smoxey — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:18:06 +0000

At the end of one busy afternoon at the Open Door Shady Spring Center, children enjoy themselves with foam!

Fun with Foam!

Clubs and Activities at Central Center

smoxey — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:00:05 +0000

There are many clubs and activities for children to enjoy at the Open Door Central Center. Activities at the “Construction Zone” are opening childrens’ imaginations daily.

Future Architects and Engineers

Completed Marble Run

Open Door Annual Service Awards Dinner – November 9, 2012

smoxey — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:30:40 +0000

Honoring the people who make up Open Door is part of our fabric, and nuturing one another ensures the culture of nuturing the children entrusted to our care. We look forward to this celebratory gathering! In celebrating our mission to provide service to working families, staff laughed, caught up with people from other centers, and even other counties. The fabric of the Open Door organization is strengthened by strong relationships, across levels, honoring service.

Attendees:

Joyce Angelini
Robyn Benjamin
Sandy Birkmeyer (received the 25 Year Service Award)
Rosa Birnbaum
Daffany Brewton
Donna Brulinski
Donna Clark
Nancy Dalesio
Jaunice DeJesus
Marcell Foxwell
Denise Garces
Justin Garrow
Jason Grant
Kathleen Heavner
Sonya Henderson
Lois Highsmith
Candy Holmes
Jewel Johnson
Michelle Johnson
Kathryn Kilmon (received the 5 Year Service Award)
Kalleigh Kirkey
Sarah Lancaster
Wanda Lee (received the 5 Year Service Award)
Mary Ludtke
Catherine Majewski
Theresa Maser
Sharon Moxey
Jeanne Murphy
Karen Nelson (received the 20 Year Service Award)
Karen O’Keefe
Carrie Patrick
Joyce Petrovich
Annette Petterson
Charlotte Pullara
Karen Schmidt
Melissa Scott
Jessica Slater
Jeffrey Smith
Theresa Spiegel
Towanna Tutt (received the 5 Year Service Award)
Margaret Vogel
Brittney Washington (received the 5 Year Service Award)

Bonus Opportunity for New Teachers

smoxey — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:48:23 +0000

For all staff who complete and submit their paperwork to the main office within 2 weeks of hire will receive a $100 bonus.

All staff hired from September 7 forward will have 2 weeks from the date of going over their new hire packet to complete and submit paperwork in order to receive the bonus.

Outdoor Play is Healthy for Children

smoxey — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:14:35 +0000

Outdoor Play is healthy for children after spending six and a half hours in a classroom. Structuring that play so children learn teamwork and conflict resolution skills is a key component of Open Door. Having a teacher directly involved with each group activity, prohibiting Dodge Ball and like games, encouraging team spirit, and being referee are important roles for staff when children are involved in active play!

See article – The Recess Regimen by Bill Turque