Teacher News
Tuition Reimbursement
Posted November 12, 2009
Congratulations to the following staff who recently received tuition reimbursement from Open Door for the 2009 Spring Semester.
Adrian Smallwood works at the Ridgeway center and received $500.
Alison Warner works at the Forest Hill center and received $500.
Service Appreciation Awards
Posted November 2, 2009
Congratulations to the the following staff who were recognized at the 2009 Open Door Awards Dinner for their years of dedicated service to the families of Open Door:
20 Years
Janet Koontz – Administration
Margaret Saunders – Shady Spring
Sandy Birkmeyer – Administration
15 Years
Nancy Dalesio – Forest Hill
Kathleen Heavner – Gunpowder
10 Years
John Benson – Substitute
Dorrie Reid – Administration
Donna Clark – Westchester
Karen Schmidt – Riviera Beach
Rosa Birnbaum – Administration
Thank you for your contributions, which have greatly enriched the lives of children!
Pajama Day at Woodholme Center
Posted October 30, 2009
Miss Wanda and Her Staff at Ridgeway Have Thriving Clubs
Posted December 16, 2008
Ridgeway Open Door, under the fabulous leadership of Miss Wanda and her team, has thriving Clubs. The Engineers Club has built trains, planes, and is currently building a 3-D puzzle of the Capitol Building. The Jewelry Club has students taking orders and making gifts for family and friends. Camelot Learning students made a life size model of a shark, with pinking shears outlining the figure to show scales! Finally, a student driven Pokemon Club collects, trades, and sketches weekly. That is just a drop in the bucket of the clubs students are involved with at Ridgeway, thanks to the very involved and active imaginations of all.
Open Door Clubs are a big hit this year!
Posted October 6, 2008
Odenton children, under the fabulous direction of their teaching team, has begun a new club “Creating Scrapbooks”. Teachers photograph special activities and products that the children create, and build scrapbooks to share at Parent Open House, as well as, bring out over the course of the year!
A Woodholme parent stopped by the office to be sure we all know that her child loves the Jewelry Club. Making jewelry to wear, and present as gifts, creating new color combinations as well as tried and true textures and colors, is a creative outlet with something to keep! Positive communication is greatly appreciated, by us, by you, and by all parents and children in our care! Thanks to that thoughtful parent who made the effort to share good news, and thanks to our Woodholme teachers for ensuring the children have a rich assortment of activities from which to choose.
Outdoor Play is Healthy for Children
Posted September 19, 2008
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
