We're back into Spring here on the shore of Lake Superior. Once again, the snow has disappeared and golfers' hearts anticipate the joy (as opposed to the actual frustrating experience) of that first round!
Easter Monday is a holiday here, so I begin my road trip on Tuesday. We go out to Atikokan and Mine Centre this week. I am currently concentrating on installing Library automation programs, while concurrently continuing to work on any problems in the Student Management System (SMS). As usual, OnSIS (the Ministry reporting system) continues to confuddle and befuse our best efforts. I don't know who is responsible for building the OnSIS database, but they are doing a bad job! This week we are trying, in both schools, to send batch files of data to update the ministry on our new students as well as any changes in programming for our continuing students. Imagine our dismay when all updates are rejected because "a record already exists" for that student! The issue remains outstanding; clearly, nothing that basic can be overcome easily! More success is achieved in the library installations, and both schools are ready to roll with library automation. We are able to send in the old library records and have them converted into the new system, so that helps a great deal. More work is still needed on the set up for OPAC (online searching) in the new system.
Wendy has been running a daycare most of the week to assist with our friends who operate the daycare, but needed some assistance. I think she has decided that it wouldn't be her first choice of occupation!
Erin has been busy completing her set of courses as the term runs out. She should complete all exams in the coming week. Trav writes his last exam a week from today.
Kristian enjoys getting out on his tricycle and riding the roads. He also enjoys just walking/running outside whenever he gets a chance. Inside, he prefers climbing, and will haul access gear (stools, chairs, boxes) around to assist his climbs onto cupboards, pianos, bureaus... what a rascal!
Easter Monday is a holiday here, so I begin my road trip on Tuesday. We go out to Atikokan and Mine Centre this week. I am currently concentrating on installing Library automation programs, while concurrently continuing to work on any problems in the Student Management System (SMS). As usual, OnSIS (the Ministry reporting system) continues to confuddle and befuse our best efforts. I don't know who is responsible for building the OnSIS database, but they are doing a bad job! This week we are trying, in both schools, to send batch files of data to update the ministry on our new students as well as any changes in programming for our continuing students. Imagine our dismay when all updates are rejected because "a record already exists" for that student! The issue remains outstanding; clearly, nothing that basic can be overcome easily! More success is achieved in the library installations, and both schools are ready to roll with library automation. We are able to send in the old library records and have them converted into the new system, so that helps a great deal. More work is still needed on the set up for OPAC (online searching) in the new system.
Wendy has been running a daycare most of the week to assist with our friends who operate the daycare, but needed some assistance. I think she has decided that it wouldn't be her first choice of occupation!
Erin has been busy completing her set of courses as the term runs out. She should complete all exams in the coming week. Trav writes his last exam a week from today.
Kristian enjoys getting out on his tricycle and riding the roads. He also enjoys just walking/running outside whenever he gets a chance. Inside, he prefers climbing, and will haul access gear (stools, chairs, boxes) around to assist his climbs onto cupboards, pianos, bureaus... what a rascal!
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