Please trust that I’ll keep everyone informed as/if weather
decisions are made tonight...and for the rest of the week!
decisions are made tonight...and for the rest of the week!
Kudos to Matt Peters for winning not only the School Category but also Overall Champ at the Chili
Cook Off!!!!
Cook Off!!!!
Thanks to Sam R. for letting us come in a watch a math lesson in your room and having a reflection
with us afterwards. It is so helpful to see what previous experience they have.
with us afterwards. It is so helpful to see what previous experience they have.
- From The First Grade Team
Kudos to Matt Shannon for clearing off tons of vehicles after the ice & snow yesterday (Tuesday, Jan 22). Thank you!
-From Dan Olsen
Shout out to Samantha Rusciolelli and Brittany Mason for spending their own time finishing enter
students' names into AIMSweb Progress Monitoring. It was such a blessing to come back from
another meeting and find out it was finished!!
students' names into AIMSweb Progress Monitoring. It was such a blessing to come back from
another meeting and find out it was finished!!
-From Sami Harshaw
Norm and Donnie for their hard work getting the school ready after the snow.
To all the Stanton Staff for battling the elements and giving our kids
-From Jeff Sefcik
Kudos to Michele Burgess who is ALWAYS on top of any new CICO kids in regards to sending out
letters and adding them to our master spreadsheet. Her attention to detail makes Tier 2 run smoothly.
letters and adding them to our master spreadsheet. Her attention to detail makes Tier 2 run smoothly.
and
Kudos to Kathleen Winkiel for her outstanding commitment and dedication to our 6th grade student.
Her approach is a true example of ALL IN.
Her approach is a true example of ALL IN.
-From Keli Swierczek
Thanks to Connie Lancaster, Valerie Soderstrom, Thomas Preston, LIz Andersen, and Gizelle Wells
for sharing CFAs with me. The teachers in Dallas learned A LOT from seeing your examples!
for sharing CFAs with me. The teachers in Dallas learned A LOT from seeing your examples!
and
To our amazing bus team for safely getting kids to school all last week---it was really trying weather,
and we counted on you! Thanks especially to Becky and Bob for coming in so early on Friday to start
the buses and vans!
and we counted on you! Thanks especially to Becky and Bob for coming in so early on Friday to start
the buses and vans!
and
To Jeff, Matt, Natalie, and Rachelle for all your help at the Chili Cook Off so I could be a mom on
Saturday--made it to Braden’s basketball games AND Katie’s first Winter Guard exhibition of the year.
I really appreciate your help!
Saturday--made it to Braden’s basketball games AND Katie’s first Winter Guard exhibition of the year.
I really appreciate your help!
-From Heather
Thank you to Natalie Miller for organizing and coordinating a fun and educational field trip for our
second graders! We are all so excited!
second graders! We are all so excited!
-From Mo, Emily and Sue
To Stanton’s open gym volunteers.....
Mr. Wasilewski - Dungeon MasterKaren Brnot and Laura Livesay - Artisits in Residence
Mrs. and Mr. Martin - Volleyball Coaches
Thomas Preston - joined basketball with his son Drew
Another great Sunday morning!! Last one is Feb 10!
-From Jeff Sefcik
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
SENIORITY LISTS
The 2018-19 Seniority Lists are posted in each building lounge, and I’ve attached to this week’s email.
Please take a look and let Maddie Espinoza or me know if you have questions.
Please take a look and let Maddie Espinoza or me know if you have questions.
CALENDAR UPDATE
Also attached to this week’s email is the new proposed calendar, moving Spring Break a week earlier.
This will go to the Board for approval at the February meeting--I anticipate no issues with approval.
This will go to the Board for approval at the February meeting--I anticipate no issues with approval.
Curriculum Updates
Math
PIZZA PARTY CHALLENGE---pizza for all staff when we reach 80% of students meeting the 45
minute goal!
minute goal!
SEL
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!
CPDU's are available!
New Awesome IEA Podcast:
Don't forget about FREE professional development offered by the IEA!
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
This just came out from George Couros, a blogger lots of us enjoy reading. Thought this
post from him presented some interesting opportunities…
post from him presented some interesting opportunities…
Would you do the book study?
Would you consider presenting? What would be your proposal?
Let me know your thoughts on either or both!
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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 Jessica 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 Jessica 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!
February 21st, 2019 and to Stanton on Friday February 22nd, 2019. More information to follow!
February 19, 2019--Board of Education meeting
May 14, 2019--Board of Education meeting--NEW DATE
Many, many parents were asking for a district spirit wear order for them. I think this is SO COOL!
So, there’s a new order open for families and for staff, if you’re interested. Flyer attached!
So, there’s a new order open for families and for staff, if you’re interested. Flyer attached!
Please watch your email and keep your phones handy for weather updates. I shared the our decision
making criteria via email on Thursday, and it’s posted on the D114 website. As decisions are made,
please trust that I’ll let you know ASAP. Communication will come via email, and if we close then also
through phone, Facebook, and Twitter posts.
making criteria via email on Thursday, and it’s posted on the D114 website. As decisions are made,
please trust that I’ll let you know ASAP. Communication will come via email, and if we close then also
through phone, Facebook, and Twitter posts.
Stay warm and be safe!
Heather (a.k.a. Your local weather person)
Heather (a.k.a. Your local weather person)
