D114 SPIRIT WEAR IS READY!
Big thanks to Colleen Robinson for thinking of our Art Program in getting us "Art Table Pads"
and for the protective t-shirts for our first grade and kindergarten students!
and for the protective t-shirts for our first grade and kindergarten students!
-From Gayle McManhamon
Thank you Sarah Ferens for helping me score a class of writing samples! And thank you
Liz Strba for assisting in the Lexia assessment for one of our students. I appreciate your willingness
to lend me a hand!
Liz Strba for assisting in the Lexia assessment for one of our students. I appreciate your willingness
to lend me a hand!
-From Cindy Carlino
To Erica Barazza & Abbey Vraney for jumping in and teaching my class while I was working with
another student that was having trouble calming down. Your willingness to step in and lead was
incredible! All in feels pretty amazing. You rock, ladies!
another student that was having trouble calming down. Your willingness to step in and lead was
incredible! All in feels pretty amazing. You rock, ladies!
-From Tiffany Mihovilovich
To Liz, Gizelle, Matt, and Cathy for taking two bus loads of students to Future Quest at the College
of Lake County on Wednesday night.
of Lake County on Wednesday night.
To Stemie JaLove for creating a great video of D114's Day of Service.
To the entire staff for grinding out a long day and a half of conferences.
To Nurse Lanners for making sure every student was in compliance with their health requirements.
To Jill and Rachelle for being my right and left hands.
To Google...there's a saying in baseball that a great umpire goes about his business unknown.
I think that applies to tech guys too.
I think that applies to tech guys too.
To Rachelle for being an unwavering confidant.
-All From Jeff Sefcik
Thank you to Greer Lally and Kim Husko for attending the Restorative Practices training with me
on Wednesday of last week... when we know better, we can do better for our kids!
on Wednesday of last week... when we know better, we can do better for our kids!
Thank you Kendra Smeigh for making and putting up all the Healthy Heart and Superfecta locker
signs... I know the kids are going to be so excited to see them!
signs... I know the kids are going to be so excited to see them!
Thank you to Kathleen Winkle and Renee Kanari for putting up our feeling and body parts in the
health room... they look great and we appreciate your attention to color coordination and getting
them all lined up nice a straight!
health room... they look great and we appreciate your attention to color coordination and getting
them all lined up nice a straight!
Thanks David Roat for always being so helpful whenever we need FitStats support!
Thank you Kim Husko for taking care of ordering the Superfecta shirts for our students that earned
them!
them!
-All from Melissa Jakstas
Kudos to Ms. Jalove and Ms. Livesay for the Prezi work they put in with the 5th graders for student-led conferences.
They turned out great and the parents loved them!
They turned out great and the parents loved them!
Kudos to the Stanton Wellness Department for all you do for our students everyday.
Kudos to the main office and all the Paras for putting together the conference packets!
Kudos to the admin team for their continuous support!
-All from Rich Bressett
Kudos to Laura for being such a great addition to the 8th grade team. Thanks for all your hard work, your constant
positive attitude, and your commitment to our students!
positive attitude, and your commitment to our students!
and
Kudos to Niccole for being so flexible during 3rd hour. The support you are providing is much appreciated!
-From the 8th Grade Team
Kudos to Madeline Espinoza for always being so kind and helpful, even when I email you a million questions a day!
Seriously, I appreciate all your help- thank you!
Seriously, I appreciate all your help- thank you!
-From Gizelle Wells
Thank you Beth Rendon for coming over to visit our class with your boys. We had an amazing
time!!! So happy to see my former students and how much they have grown since I had them. It was
awesome to see them teaching my kids strategies to use when they become upset. Can’t wait until
next time!
time!!! So happy to see my former students and how much they have grown since I had them. It was
awesome to see them teaching my kids strategies to use when they become upset. Can’t wait until
next time!
Thank you Erica for all the time you have given to helping Jackie and I with the new math curriculum.
Your knowledge has been so appreciated! You have brought math to life for our kids!
Your knowledge has been so appreciated! You have brought math to life for our kids!
Jackie Harmon you are my partner in crime and I’m so fortunate to work with you! So thankful to be
able to collaborate with you on many things.
able to collaborate with you on many things.
Chris Brown and Christine Spittler the two of you are my rocks and you have made this roller coaster
of a year go much smoother! Our kids have grown due to the positive and caring interactions that you
make sure and give them everyday! We are all so lucky to have you two!
of a year go much smoother! Our kids have grown due to the positive and caring interactions that you
make sure and give them everyday! We are all so lucky to have you two!
-All from Erica Bender
Thank you to Cathy Jawnyj, Gizelle Wells and Matt Shannon for spending their Wednesday evening with me taking 81 seventh and eighth graders on the Future Quest field trip to the Lake County Tech Campus. Thank you to our bus drivers, Christy and Tina. Thank you to Jessica Lanners for making sure we were aware of all medical needs. And thank you to Jamie, Kendra, Kathleen and Oner for supervising our group in a lengthy study hall session before we left! The kids love this field trip, and I couldn't do it without all of you!
-From Liz Anderson
Thank you to Cathy Jawnyj, Gizelle Wells and Matt Shannon for spending their Wednesday evening with me taking 81 seventh and eighth graders on the Future Quest field trip to the Lake County Tech Campus. Thank you to our bus drivers, Christy and Tina. Thank you to Jessica Lanners for making sure we were aware of all medical needs. And thank you to Jamie, Kendra, Kathleen and Oner for supervising our group in a lengthy study hall session before we left! The kids love this field trip, and I couldn't do it without all of you!
-From Liz Anderson
Foxes are given to Stanton staff to shout out awesomeness!
A fox was given to Liz Andersen for planning and organizing the Future Quest trip for our 7th and 8th
grade students. Students were able to visit the tech campus at CLC and explore their programs.
Thank you to Cathy Jawnyj, Gizelle Wells, and Matt Shannon who also helped out as chaperones.
grade students. Students were able to visit the tech campus at CLC and explore their programs.
Thank you to Cathy Jawnyj, Gizelle Wells, and Matt Shannon who also helped out as chaperones.
and
A fox was given to Kathleen Winkiel for updating all of the names in iReady and making it so much easier for
teachers to find students. Thank you so much!
teachers to find students. Thank you so much!
When you have a kudo to share for someone, please just email me and I'll include it here!
The goal is to create system celebrations--so your input is truly welcome!
The goal is to create system celebrations--so your input is truly welcome!
Business Office Updates
What Does Your Paycheck Say?
To help you know what to look for on your paycheck in Skyward, Maddie Espinoza has put together a
pay stub at a glance. It’s attached to the email with this week’s Memo and also now included in the
Business Office Share Folder. We hope this helps you be better able to check for accuracy--and, if
there’s ever an issue or question, please reach out!
pay stub at a glance. It’s attached to the email with this week’s Memo and also now included in the
Business Office Share Folder. We hope this helps you be better able to check for accuracy--and, if
there’s ever an issue or question, please reach out!
Supply Money
Please remember that items purchased with D114 supply money are district property, bought for the
used of D114 students. If there are items you know you’ll want to keep forever, then please DO NOT
use supply money to buy them. If you have any questions about this, please talk to Mary or Heather.
used of D114 students. If there are items you know you’ll want to keep forever, then please DO NOT
use supply money to buy them. If you have any questions about this, please talk to Mary or Heather.
Curriculum Updates
GOAL=45 minutes per week, per student!
Thank You!
Thanks to Cathy Jawnyj for all her work to host our Region Council meeting on Tuesday of last week.
Thank you to Betty Cwiak, Beth Rendon, Tiffany Tardio, Greer Lally, and Kendra Wedl for attending
as our guests!
Thank you to Betty Cwiak, Beth Rendon, Tiffany Tardio, Greer Lally, and Kendra Wedl for attending
as our guests!
Region 49 Social Media Challenge
During the month of November, for every post a member likes and/or shares on Region 49 social
media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)... you will earn one entry into a drawing for a $50 gift
card... be sure to follow Region 49 so you don't miss out!
media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)... you will earn one entry into a drawing for a $50 gift
card... be sure to follow Region 49 so you don't miss out!
Regional Assembly Delegate Nominations
The 165th Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly (RA) convenes on April 11, 2019
at the Hyatt Regency in Rosemont. The debates and decisions made by the assembled delegates
set the direction of IEA for the coming year. The region provides funding for delegates. This is a
wonderful opportunity to gain experience and insight into IEA structure and be a collective voice in
the decision making process. Learn more about the IEA RA in this informational video.
at the Hyatt Regency in Rosemont. The debates and decisions made by the assembled delegates
set the direction of IEA for the coming year. The region provides funding for delegates. This is a
wonderful opportunity to gain experience and insight into IEA structure and be a collective voice in
the decision making process. Learn more about the IEA RA in this informational video.
RA Delegate Nomination Form (In Google Docs, make a copy to edit.)
Return nomination forms electronicallyto: melissa.deboor@ieanea.org or
Jackie Lang: jackie.lang@ieanea.org.
Jackie Lang: jackie.lang@ieanea.org.
Looking for FREE CPDUs?
Go to http://ieanea.org and log into your member dashboard. From there, look for the yellow button
"Online Learning Portal" on the right side of the screen that will take to a listing of all the classes
available in the Learning Portal. OR you can click you name in the upper right corner which will bring
up a drop down menu, from there is you select "Online Learning Portal" you will see the featured
courses (be sure to use the < > arrows at the bottom of the page to see all the featured courses).
"Online Learning Portal" on the right side of the screen that will take to a listing of all the classes
available in the Learning Portal. OR you can click you name in the upper right corner which will bring
up a drop down menu, from there is you select "Online Learning Portal" you will see the featured
courses (be sure to use the < > arrows at the bottom of the page to see all the featured courses).
Election Day is November 6th
If you are interested in seeing which candidates the IEA recommends,
visit https://ieanea.org/legislative/ and click "See Your Recommended Candidates."
This will also allow you to see where your polling place is located. You can also choose to
sign-up for a text reminder to vote on Tuesday, November 6th.
visit https://ieanea.org/legislative/ and click "See Your Recommended Candidates."
This will also allow you to see where your polling place is located. You can also choose to
sign-up for a text reminder to vote on Tuesday, November 6th.
Melissa Jakstas, President
Maureen DeVoss, Vice President for Certified Staff
Chris Brown, Vice President for Non-Certified Staff
Katy Gardner, Treasurer
Betty Cwiak, Secretary
Cathy Jawnyj, Region Representative
Kendra Smeigh, Stanton School Representative
Tiffany Tardio, Lotus School Representative
*check here for documents most frequently used/requested
Please let Heather know of suggestions for any documents to add to this folder!
Blue Cross Blue Shield:
SEL Pacing Guides
Stanton:
Questions to Consider
How do you demonstrate positive assumptions?
What does this make you think about when you reflect on Parent-Teacher Conferences?
Starting With Positive Assumptions
By George on Oct 28, 2018 07:05 am
Assumptions can cause a lot of issues in the work that is done by educators. They can be used
as a detriment or to your advantage.
as a detriment or to your advantage.
Think of these negative assumptions.
Parents don’t want education to be any different than their experience.
Teachers don’t want to change.
Students don’t want to learn.
Starting with these assumptions, even when you might see a bit of evidence to support it, will not
lead to anything positive in helping people move forward.
lead to anything positive in helping people move forward.
But what if we started with these assumptions?
Parents want what is best for their children and need to experience and see something
different than what they had in school.
different than what they had in school.
Teachers want to serve students, but they need a deeper understanding of why they
should change or shift their practice.
should change or shift their practice.
Students want to learn, but they also need to feel their strengths and current abilities
are valued.
are valued.
The shift here is that we start with assuming positive when helping people move forward, but
we also take ownership of our actions and thoughts to help them create something better.
we also take ownership of our actions and thoughts to help them create something better.
Assume the worst, and you will probably find it whether it is true or not. Start with assuming
positive intent, and you are more likely to serve someone in leading to positive action.
positive intent, and you are more likely to serve someone in leading to positive action.
November 20: Board of Education meeting, 7:00 PM at Lotus
CONGRATULATIONS to Valerie Soderstrom (6th grade Science) on your engagement!
WELCOME to Nicole Mild, new kindergarten teacher at Lotus!
Have a really wonderful week!
Heather
Heather
