Today usually signals the beginning of a new school year, even in child care. There isn’t anything “usual” about this year or this day in 2020, but at Coddington we hit the pause button and took a minute to say thank you to the entire team. Individual posters for each person were used to share special comments that we have received from families and co-workers, a gift was given with a special smile mask (shout out to Tompkins Mask Makers), their favorite dessert and a little flower to remind them that everyday they are helping others grow. Lastly, we gave them a day to go and relax, take deep breaths, rest and release some of the stress they have been carrying. Thank you Coddington staff for all of what you have done, whether for a few months or many years, thank you!