February Newsletter

February at JRC

Black History Month 2024

AfricanAmericansandtheArts

EmployeeNewsletter

Holidays,Birthdays,Events

StaffBirthdays

AleeshaM.-03/09

TaraK.-03/12

JosieM.-03/13

AniahK.-03/17

MoniqueS.-03/17

LizzeyE.-03/28

Events

StaffAnniversaries

AndrewK.-03/06/23

JoanT.-03/06/23

MelanieG.-03/11/99

GiaB.-03/13/23

BrittanyS.-03/20/23

LearningCentersIn-ServiceDay-03/08

WomeninHistoryLuncheon-03/21

Congratulations to our Adult Day Center Director Melanie Griffith, who is celebrating her 25thyearatJRC!

Thank you for all you do for us, and the members. We appreciate you!

BLACKHISTORYMONTHSPOTLIGHT

ZoraNealHurston

January7,1891-January28,1960

WritingthefamousTheirEyesWereWatchingGod, whichchronicledthetumultuouslifeofJanie Crawford,ZoraNealHurstonprovidedinsightinto theexperiencesofSouthernBlackWomen.

TheirEyesWereWatchingGod,1937

HoracePippin

February22,1888-July6,1946

Aself-taughtartistwhopaintedarangeofthemes, includingdepictionsofhisserviceinWW1.Someof hisbest-knownworksaddresstheUS’shistoryof slaveryandracialsegregation.

TheGetaway,1939

To celebrate the anniversary, JRC will be hosting the 50th Anniversary Gala at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Canton.

Thanks to the generosity of two donors, $80 of each employee’s ticket has been paid for. If you choose to come celebrate, the ticket price is $20. You will need to fill out a payroll deduction form and turn it into Finance or Harrison for either March 15th, April 12th, or May 10th.

(Shouldyouwanttobringaguest,thecostoftheirticketwould bethefull$100.)

Questions?Call330-454-3471ext.402

JRC’s26thAnnualWomeninHistoryLuncheonwillbe hostedatLaPizzariaonMarch21st,2024.

Doorsopenat10:30amforgrandraffleandsilent auction.

Theprogrambeginsat12:00noon.

Honoringthelifeandlegacy ofAnnMarieMcCabe.

Featuringspecialguest speaker,ReneePowell.

SchoolAgeTeacher

ToddlerLeadTeacher

PreschoolLeadTeacher

PreschoolAssistant

InfantAssistant

FrontDeskAssociate

STNA

FloatTeacher

EMPLOYEEASSISTANCEPROGRAM

AsaJRCemployee,youhaveaccesstoEAPCounseling. TheEmployeeAssistanceProgramCounselingprovideshelp managingstressandfindingbalance.Employeesareentitledtosix counselingvisitsperissueeachyearatnocost. EAPservicesareconfidential.

Counselorscanassistemployeeswith:

Stress

Parenting Anxiety

Depression

Anyissuethataffects

yourwellbeing

Dealingwithillness

Relationshiporfamily issues

Findingchildcare

Eldercareissuesand resources

EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER

DATENIGHT

OurLearningCentershostedadatenightincelebrationof Valentine’sDay!

EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER

SUPERSTAREMPLOYEES

Name:AndrewKenney

Position:KitchenManager

ReasonforNomination:

Andrew has carried on JRC guidelines of providing healthy and nutritional food that theseyoungchildrenneedtobeprosperousin learningandgrowing.

Nominatedby:PerryMartin

Name:JordanWilson

Position:STNA

ReasonforNomination:

Jordanhassteppeduptodoalltasksnomatter what is asked of her. Her perfect attendance is greatlyappreciated.

Nominatedby:GinaAston

Othernominees:CharlesWright,TimKnight,PerryMartin

SeeaJRCemployeegoingaboveandbeyond?

NominatethemtoberecognizedasaSuperstar

Prep time: 30 mins

RECIPEOFTHEMONTH

SPAGHETTI PIE

Cook time: 55 mins

Total time: 1 hr 25 mins

Ingredients

1 tbsp 2 1/2 tsp 6 oz 2

1/3 Cup

2 tbsp 1 cup 1 lb 1 1/4 cup

1 cup

6 oz 1 tsp

1 tsp 1/4 tsp 2 oz

Vegetable oil

Salt

Spaghetti

Large eggs

Grated parmesan cheese

Butter, softened

Cottage cheese

Lean ground beef

Onion, chopped

Green bell pepper, chopped

Tomatoes, chopped

Tomato paste

White sugar

Dried oregano

Garlic powder

Shredded mozzarella cheese

RECIPEOFTHEMONTH

SPAGHETTI PIE

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons of salt. Cook spaghetti in boiling water-oil mixture, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite. Approximately 12 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a large bowl.

3. Mix eggs, parmesan cheese, and butter into spaghetti until well combined. Press and shape into the prepared pie plate to form crust. Spread cottage cheese over the crust.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onions, and green peppers until the beef is thoroughly browned and crumbly. Approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and garlic powder until combined. Spread mixture over cottage cheese.

5. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and continue baking until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown. Approximately 5 to 10 minutes more.

1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Grease a 10-inch pie plate or springform pan. Note: Critical Control Point for beef is 160F for 15 seconds or longer.