Monday Morning Memo: The Thankful Edition

Thank you to Jackie Harmon for being willing to share all of the slides she has worked so hard on for
the Math curriculum! We may not be able to use it yet, but we will take full advantage when it comes
time to teach those units to our littles. You are a rockstar and K team really appreciates it!

-From the Kinder team

Great job to Nicole Mild for re-engaging a student during a Second Step lesson! The student's brain
was not in the group, and Nicole involved him as her "helper" and he was happy/engaged/proud for
the remainder of the lesson. I loved seeing this!!!

-From Cari Miller

To Don and Norm for the clean up at Stanton for the flood on Wednesday and for the Stanton staff’s
flexibility!

-From Heather

Kudos to Beth Rendon and Chris Katuzny for putting together a food backpack in record time! At 2:55,
Beth received the message about a family in need of food for the weekend, and with Chris’s help,
they were able to put everything together and get it to the student before the 3:05 bell- WOW! I am
certainly fortunate, as are all the families in our district, to work with people who care so much.

-From Gizelle Wells

Shout out to Sue Pinkawa for taking care of me when I was feeling awful. Shared her tea collection
with me, took my temperature to check for a fever and checked in with me throughout the day to see if
I needed a sub. Meant a lot to me! Thanks, Sue!

and

Shout out to Stephanie Brual for setting up my room and getting ready to make sub plans for me on
the fly! It made my day to walk in and see you getting my room ready. You're an amazing team
player & I'm happy to work with you!

-From Kelly Roland

I want to thank the staff of District 114 for showing support on World Pancreatic Cancer Day by wearing
purple. It means a lot to me and our co-workers who have lost friends or family members to this
disease or have experienced it themselves. I appreciate seeing all that purple! We were really looking
good! Love to see such spirit! Thank you!

-From Pam Exon

Thank you to Joseph Fernandez, Michele Burgess, Karen Brnot, and Betty Cwiak for volunteering at
the concession stand this week!

-From Melissa Jakstas

As we approach Thanksgiving, many things to be thankful for:

Thank you Norm Fischer for opening the vents for the Stage and office!

Now we have heat; from freezing to comfortable. Lifesaver!

and

Thank you to the Lotus and Stanton Food Service Staff for a wonderful Thanksgiving luncheon
for teachers’ and kids’ lunch.

Your daily effort and hard work is appreciated, you are a wonderful Team.

and

Thankful and proud to be part of District 114.

Happy Thanksgiving for you all!

-From Georgette Franco

The third grade team would like to thank ALL who were involved with the Mike Caplan, Weatherman
presentation. Special thanks to Mike Szotek and David Roat for technology support. The presentation
went smoothly! Thank you as well to Lisa Huck and Amber Mysliwiec for taking their fourth grade and
first grade PE class elsewhere, so Mike Caplan could present in the gym. Their flexibility is appreciated!
Also, thank you to Matt Peters for the support of new ideas and helping them happen.
One Team ALL in!

A Fox Pride fox has been presented to the Stanton kitchen ladies for their enduring good attitudes,
willingness to help and their continuous festive holiday decorations!

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!

Business Office Updates

Just a reminder that all receipts for supply money are due to Andrea in the Business Office by 12/1/18.

Curriculum Updates

Math

This week in Ready Math! :)

Goal=45 minutes per week, per student. Let’s make it happen!

PIZZA PARTY CHALLENGE---pizza for all staff when we reach 80% of students meeting the
45 minute goal!

SEL

This week in Second Step! :)

Second Step: On-Demand FREE Webinars

http://www.secondstep.org/webinars/on-demand-webinars

New Episode of the Awesome IEA Podcast

Episode 10: IEA Executive Director Audrey Soglin

Fun fact: Audrey Soglin worked with my dad in Evanston for many years and was my sister's 5th
grade teacher... she's a great lady!

In this episode Audrey talks about her role as Executive Director, the Partnership for Resilience, trauma
informed practices, and collaborating with the ISBE, and more!

Regional Assembly Delegate Election Coming November 30th

On Friday, November 30 all members can vote for the RA Delegate of their choice. Members will
have an opportunity to vote at both Stanton and Lotus... stay tuned for additional details coming soon.

There is Still Time to Participate in the The 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 Visa gift
card... be sure to follow Region 49 so you don't miss out! I've seen lots of our local members
participating... hope to see an EAFL winner, it’s not too late to start racking up those entries!

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