On Thursday, September 20
th, the ELC is inviting families to join us as we celebrate our 14
th anniversary. We hope to see you on the playground between 5:00 and 6:30 to join the fun, food, and music!
I have often shared that there are many “gifts” to be found at the ELC. One of those gifts is clearly the gift of the teachers and staff who have been committed to our children and families over the years. Recently, a visitor to the ELC shared with me that “from the moment I walked in the door, I could tell this was a happy place”. She went on to share that she was greeted warmly, people smiled at her, and she felt welcomed. Then she visited in a classroom and she saw that same feeling carry over into the work that teachers were doing with children. She clearly recognized that the people at the ELC are committed to creating a positive and joyful place for all of those who work, play, and parent in our midst.
It seems fitting that as we celebrate our anniversary, we would celebrate the staff members who have reached their own milestones of service at the ELC. The history of our long-term staff sustains the culture that you experience daily. They carry on the traditions and help new staff, including myself this past year, understand and appreciate those traditions. They embody all that you have come to know in the ELC. The list below represents those staff members celebrating a milestone this week. We will recognize each of them on our board in the lobby and I encourage you to greet them at the Anniversary Party to share your appreciation for their service to the ELC.
I look forward to seeing each of you on Thursday!
Best,
Linda
