Kudos to Stanton Kitchen!
It was a wonderful Boost Breakfast to welcome the kids back from Winter Break!
Thank you for your hard work and always going beyond.
and
Kudos to Lotus Kitchen for keeping the Spirit Carts Rolling every week! Very appreciated!!!
and
Let's keep making the difference Fox Lake Food Service!!!
Happy kids and Staff....... for a Great 2019!
-From Georgette Franco
To Kim VanHoorelbeke for always coming to my rescue when I need a second opinion or a second
pair of eyes.
pair of eyes.
-From Colleen Robinson
Thanks to Jeff Sefcik and all Stanton volunteers who are making the Sunday Open Gyms happen.
Sports, arts, games...open to all. Such a great way to welcome our kids and build relationships.
THANK YOU!
Sports, arts, games...open to all. Such a great way to welcome our kids and build relationships.
THANK YOU!
And
Thanks to Georgette Franco for “paying it forward” to help 2 other districts with commodities ordering!
-From Heather
Theresa Kovach- Thank you for dedicating so much time to applying for Donors Choose Projects and
getting not one or two but THREE approved and fully funded.
getting not one or two but THREE approved and fully funded.
and
Melanie Schlesser- Thank you for being willing to stay an additional 3 weeks as a bus aide. You
ROCK!
ROCK!
And
Thank you to Paige Shaffer, Gina Crosthwaite and Michelle Magness for stepping in to internal sub for
meetings when needed!
meetings when needed!
-From Natalie Udstuen
Kudos to Chris Carvell for being flexible and switching areas during the PBIS Booster Day! It was
greatly appreciated!
greatly appreciated!
-From Rich Bressett
We would like to recognise Erica Bender for her help with one of the third grade team's Donors Choose
projects. She was an appreciated visionary for us! It is so great thinking outside the box!
projects. She was an appreciated visionary for us! It is so great thinking outside the box!
Jackie Harmon and Paige Shaffer deserve a shout out for their training and tips using LEXIA! It is so
nice to have such wonderful teammates helping us, help our students!
nice to have such wonderful teammates helping us, help our students!
Special thanks to the reading team and the ELL team! With their extra efforts, our third grade students
are moving up "Statistically" in reading!
are moving up "Statistically" in reading!
-From the Third Grade Trio!
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!
is to create system celebrations--so your input is truly welcome!
Business Office Updates
W2 Forms
Maddie has done an awesome job getting everything entered and set for W2’s. They’ll be ready
later in the week, and you’ll need to sign to indicate you’ve received yours. More details to come, so
please be on the lookout.
later in the week, and you’ll need to sign to indicate you’ve received yours. More details to come, so
please be on the lookout.
Curriculum Updates
Math
iReady Update
The i-Ready usage minutes required for K-1 has been adjusted to fit the needs of our youngest learners.
After months of trial and error, lengthy discussions, solid efforts to build stamina, and research about
what's developmentally appropriate, we determined that 30 minutes per week is a realistic goal for our
littles.
After months of trial and error, lengthy discussions, solid efforts to build stamina, and research about
what's developmentally appropriate, we determined that 30 minutes per week is a realistic goal for our
littles.
The teachers have found that pushing students this age to acquire 45 minutes of online learning has
resulted in excess burnout. Research shows that children ages 5-6 will focus on a single interesting
activity for 10 or 15 minutes and on an assigned task for 4-6 minutes if it’s easy and interesting K-1
students spend a good chunk of time just getting to the lab and logging in so by the time they listen to
their lessons and start their practice they have used up a significant amount of time. We want to make
sure that we are not losing valuable time to teach the concrete learning K-1 students need in order to
build foundational number sense.
resulted in excess burnout. Research shows that children ages 5-6 will focus on a single interesting
activity for 10 or 15 minutes and on an assigned task for 4-6 minutes if it’s easy and interesting K-1
students spend a good chunk of time just getting to the lab and logging in so by the time they listen to
their lessons and start their practice they have used up a significant amount of time. We want to make
sure that we are not losing valuable time to teach the concrete learning K-1 students need in order to
build foundational number sense.
Grades 2-8 are still expected to reach 45 minutes on iReady each week---and, looking at our growth
data---this is part of the students’ success! Combined with everyone’s outstanding classroom
instruction, the majority of our students have ALREADY met their growth target for the YEAR!!!
Soooooo awesome!!! THANK YOU for all you are doing to make Math such a success!
data---this is part of the students’ success! Combined with everyone’s outstanding classroom
instruction, the majority of our students have ALREADY met their growth target for the YEAR!!!
Soooooo awesome!!! THANK YOU for all you are doing to make Math such a success!
PIZZA PARTY CHALLENGE---pizza for all staff when we reach 80% of students meeting the
45 minute goal!
45 minute goal!
SEL
Second Step: On-Demand FREE Webinars
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019
Click here to view our newsletter on our ELC Assistive Technology Website. Cheat sheets
and training videos are available for Boardmaker Online and other apps/software.
and training videos are available for Boardmaker Online and other apps/software.
Boardmaker Online Update: Are you looking for pre-made resources and lessons for
Social Studies, Reading, Writing, and Core Vocab/Language/Communication?
Boardmaker Online now has their Boardmaker Expedition Education, Boardmaker
Book Bridge, and Core First Learning lessons available via Boardmaker Online.
Click on the "Curriculum" tab to access these resources. You will have to sign in with
a valid Boardmaker Online account to access these resources.
Social Studies, Reading, Writing, and Core Vocab/Language/Communication?
Boardmaker Online now has their Boardmaker Expedition Education, Boardmaker
Book Bridge, and Core First Learning lessons available via Boardmaker Online.
Click on the "Curriculum" tab to access these resources. You will have to sign in with
a valid Boardmaker Online account to access these resources.
Infinitec is an Special Education and Assistive Technology Initiative that provides
webinars, workshops, resources and other services to member districts. Their website
not only includes a calendar of events of one day webinars and workshops, but also
free archived webinars of a variety of topics for staff with any level of knowledge.
Please contact Brandt Rosen (brosen@elced.org) for more information of what Infinitec
has to offer.
webinars, workshops, resources and other services to member districts. Their website
not only includes a calendar of events of one day webinars and workshops, but also
free archived webinars of a variety of topics for staff with any level of knowledge.
Please contact Brandt Rosen (brosen@elced.org) for more information of what Infinitec
has to offer.
Click here to register for a free account. For ELC member district staff and parents ONLY.
When signing up, under "District/coop," be sure to type in the "Exceptional Learners'
Collaborative." With an account, you can access educational resources, live webinars,
and archived training videos for a variety of tools and topics. Please visit the MyInfinitec
Online Classroom for archived webinars and earn CEUs.
When signing up, under "District/coop," be sure to type in the "Exceptional Learners'
Collaborative." With an account, you can access educational resources, live webinars,
and archived training videos for a variety of tools and topics. Please visit the MyInfinitec
Online Classroom for archived webinars and earn CEUs.
FREE JANUARY INFINITEC LIVE WEBINARS and ONLINE TRAININGS: (click here to
view all available archived webinars)
view all available archived webinars)
Resources for All Learners: A Guided Tour of myinfinitec.org By Jenn Skalitzky, Assistive
Technology Facilitator, Infinitec -January 14th - 3:30-4:30 - Click here to register
Technology Facilitator, Infinitec -January 14th - 3:30-4:30 - Click here to register
The Physiology of Seating vs. the Physics of Sitting (Archived)(Beginner/Intermediate) By
Karen Kangas, Occupational Therapist, Seating Specialist & National Speaker -January 17th -
3:30-4:30 - Click here to register
Karen Kangas, Occupational Therapist, Seating Specialist & National Speaker -January 17th -
3:30-4:30 - Click here to register
Have You Tried Google Keep? It's a Keeper! (Archived)(Beginner/Intermediate) By Lynda
Hartman, M.A., M.L.S.; Educator/Consultant on the Integrated Technology Support Team at
Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED) -January 24th - 3:30-4:30 - Click here to
register
Hartman, M.A., M.L.S.; Educator/Consultant on the Integrated Technology Support Team at
Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED) -January 24th - 3:30-4:30 - Click here to
register
Please Teach Me to Communicate! Expressive Communication Strategies for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Archived)(Beginner/Intermediate) By Susan Stokes, SLP, Assistive
Technology Specialist & National Speaker -January 28th - 3:30-4:30 - Click here to register
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Archived)(Beginner/Intermediate) By Susan Stokes, SLP, Assistive
Technology Specialist & National Speaker -January 28th - 3:30-4:30 - Click here to register
Teaching Cognition & Reading for Students with Autism (Archived) (Beginner/Intermediate)
By Christi Carnahan & Pamela Williamson, Autism Consultants & Educators -January 30th -
3:30-4:30 - Click here to register
By Christi Carnahan & Pamela Williamson, Autism Consultants & Educators -January 30th -
3:30-4:30 - Click here to register
PAY FOR INFINITEC SPONSORED WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
1/17/19 AT Solutions For Students With Dyslexia w/Jamie Martin (click here to register)
2/12/19 Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Autism w/Emily Rubin (click here to register)
2/26/19 IL- BEYOND 90/90/90: Develop & Support Seating & Positioning w/Karen Kangas
(click here to register)
(click here to register)
FREE ISBE SPONSORED WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
The Skills That Matter w/Amy Gaumer-Erickson 1/22/19 Sparta, IL (click here to register)
The Skills That Matter w/Amy Gaumer-Erickson 1/23/19 Springfield, IL (click here to register)
FUN APPS, SOFTWARE OR RESOURCES
-Infinitec Resource Section of Website- access printable and online resources for
a variety of subjects and areas of special education/assistive technology-Infinitec Resource Section of Website- access printable and online resources for
-www.Startnet.org- Northern Region 2 website, and Chicago Region Website, With
StarNet, one can attend a variety of trainings related to special education for
professionals and families. Take a look!
-App Wheels- A resource of skills and skill categories and the possible apps that
could be utilized
PLEASE CONTACT BRANDT ROSEN brosen@elced.org or (224)513-6455 FOR ANY
QUESTIONS OR ISSUES
QUESTIONS OR ISSUES
Free Workshop: Building Resilient Students
Certified and support staff are both encouraged to attend!
February 6, 4:30 – 7:30 pm; Dinner and Registration, 4:00 – 4:30
Libertyville I.E.A. Office; 1860 W. Winchester Road, #202; Libertyville, IL 60048
Space is limited so be sure to RSVP soon if you are interested in attending!
Coming up this week!
3% Salary Limit Round table: January 16th from 5-8 p.m.
As you may be aware, the General Assembly passed a law that requires school boards and
universities to make an enhanced contribution to TRS or SURS if an employee’s creditable earnings
increases more than 3% from the prior year (limit was formerly 6%). This provision took effect on
June 4, 2018 and will apply to all contracts entered into or renewed after this date.
universities to make an enhanced contribution to TRS or SURS if an employee’s creditable earnings
increases more than 3% from the prior year (limit was formerly 6%). This provision took effect on
June 4, 2018 and will apply to all contracts entered into or renewed after this date.
We have a few EAFL executive board members attending, but it would be great to have some other
members as well, especially if you are interested in serving on the upcoming negotiations committee.
members as well, especially if you are interested in serving on the upcoming negotiations committee.
Join us to discuss and learn:
Major elements of the law
Implications for collective bargaining
Truths and Myths about the law
IEA’s efforts to repeal the law
This event will take place at: Palatine IEA 553 N. North Ct., Suite 201 Palatine, IL
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
What do you already do that aligns to the recommendations?
What’s one thing you can take away from this article?
Are you interested in learning more...if yes, please email me to let me know!
Save the Dates!
The Mobile Dentist is coming to Lotus on Monday February 11th, 2019 and Tuesday February 12th,
2019 and Stanton on Thursday February 14th, 2019. These clinics may be free of charge and will help
fulfill the necessary Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 6th grade dental requirement. Forms were sent home
with every student earlier this week. If you are in need of additional forms, please visit our website
www.d114.org or contact Mrs. Lanners, our district nurse. In order for your child to participate, the
forms must be returned to the health office no later than Friday January 18th, 2019.
2019 and Stanton on Thursday February 14th, 2019. These clinics may be free of charge and will help
fulfill the necessary Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 6th grade dental requirement. Forms were sent home
with every student earlier this week. If you are in need of additional forms, please visit our website
www.d114.org or contact Mrs. Lanners, our district nurse. In order for your child to participate, the
forms must be returned to the health office no later than Friday January 18th, 2019.
Ronald McDonald physical and immunization mobile clinic will also be coming to Lotus on Thursday,
February 21st, 2019 and to Stanton on Friday February 22nd, 2019. More information to follow!
January 15, 2019--Board of Education meeting at Lotus--7:00PM
May 14, 2019--Board of Education meeting--NEW DATE
In last week’s blog, I threw out the “word of the year” idea and some quotes, and I asked people to
share with me if they had similar ideas. WOW! I’ve gotten lots of words and quotes, and even a picture
from Lotus about this! I’m so glad this idea sparked others---makes me smile. See below for input from
our colleagues…
share with me if they had similar ideas. WOW! I’ve gotten lots of words and quotes, and even a picture
from Lotus about this! I’m so glad this idea sparked others---makes me smile. See below for input from
our colleagues…
2019 Words
Faith
Appreciate
Hope
(Be) Present
Simplify
Gracious
Create
Advocate
Trust (2 people)
Less
Persevere
Cognizance
Inspiration
Fruitful
Symbiotic
2019 Quotes
If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you will see
obstacles. – Wayne Dyer
obstacles. – Wayne Dyer
Learn to say ‘no’ to the good so you can say ‘yes’ to the best. – John C. Maxwell
Non arrenderti - Don't give up
Qualcuno รจ con te - Someone is with you -- Bocelli
"Feelin Stronger Everyday"---Chicago
It’s not too late---keep sharing words and quotes if you have them!
Have a fabulous week!
Heather
