Happy Spring (almost)!
Our Toddler 1 classroom is finished! This could not have been possible without so many generous donations that were made in memory of Stephanie and Stuart Bloch. The classroom looks amazing. It is colorful, bright and well organized.
With Toddler 1 complete, I am very excited to say that Toddler 2 remodel will begin on Monday, April 16. Thanks to the generosity of several foundations, we are able to begin this remodel much sooner than anticipated. The Bloch Family Foundation has awarded the Center a $10,000 matching grant to be used towards the remodel. Every donation that is made to honor Stephanie and Stuart’s memory will be matched by the Foundation’s grant. In addition to Toddler 2 remodel, the hallway flooring will be replaced along with three windows that face the Toddler 2 play yard. Ceiling tiles and some lighting will be completed in Jasmine’s office and the main office area as well. I am very grateful for the support of these Foundations as well as the Community that is giving us the opportunity to enhance the Center!
Congratulations to Miss Megan and Miss Erin who did an outstanding job in WVIT II. They did an amazing job representing the Center and their classroom projects were well done. Each of them put in 3 classroom hours each week as well as many hours outside of the classroom preparing for their final projects. Thank you ladies for a job well done and for your professionalism representing King’s Daughters!
Many thanks to all the families who came out to support the Center at Panera and the Wheeling Nailer’s Game! It was great seeing so many of our families out enjoying a meal or cheering on the hockey team. I am very thankful for the Board of Directors for their help in selling tickets for the Nailer’s Game and volunteering their time to sell 50/50 tickets at the game. Special thanks to one of Wheeling’s finest, Officer Josh Sanders and his wife Jess, who helped at the game as well. Thank you all for your time.
For those of you who shop on Amazon, here is an easy way to give back to the Center. Just click this link and shop. A portion of the money you spend goes directly to King’s Daughters!
Please welcome Miss Emily to the Toddler 2 classroom. She accepted the position as the Room Coordinator. Emily is a recent graduate of WVU where she earned her degree in Education. While attending WVU, she interned at a child care center in Morgantown in the Toddler 2 classroom.
Jasmine is collecting personal supplies, such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, socks, for foster children during the month of April. This is in collaboration with the Ohio County Family Resource Network. Donations can be left in the office or given to the teachers. Thank you for supporting this effort!
The Amazing Raise is quickly approaching. Mark you calendars for May 1 when you will have the opportunity to make a donation to the Center. This event is a 24 hour online giving day. More details and reminders will be sent out closer to the day!
~ Jamie
