Kudos to Heather for bringing a Portillos chocolate cake to our Transportation meeting!
Love, Dist 114 drivers and aides
Kudos to our amazing Transportation team for getting the kids safely to school each day! Special
shout out to Becky Laverdure and Bob Rogge for starting the buses early Friday morning to
make sure they would run! LOTS of districts had to close because their buses wouldn't run...
NOT US! -From Heather
Kudos to our amazing Transportation team for getting the kids safely to school each day! Special
shout out to Becky Laverdure and Bob Rogge for starting the buses early Friday morning to
make sure they would run! LOTS of districts had to close because their buses wouldn't run...
NOT US! -From Heather
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!
to create system celebrations--so your input is truly welcome!
Think about those 2X10 conversations...and their impact!
Want to know more??? Email me! 💓
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.
Curriculum Updates
Support Art for D114!
As you know, adding Art at Lotus has made a huge difference for our students! As we work to
build Art along with other exploratory classes, into the Stanton schedule we need your help!
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is accepting public comments on the place of the
arts in Illinois’ Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) system of K–12 school accountability and
support. Click here to send ISBE an email in support of the recommendation to reflect on the
arts as part of school recognition. It only takes a minute! The public comment period ends
February 6, 2019. It’s important that ISBE hear from supporters like you! Increase the impact
of your message by personalizing it! You can use the optional checkboxes to tell who you
are--whether you’re an arts education supporter, parent, school administrator, student, and /
or teacher. THANK YOU!
build Art along with other exploratory classes, into the Stanton schedule we need your help!
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is accepting public comments on the place of the
arts in Illinois’ Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) system of K–12 school accountability and
support. Click here to send ISBE an email in support of the recommendation to reflect on the
arts as part of school recognition. It only takes a minute! The public comment period ends
February 6, 2019. It’s important that ISBE hear from supporters like you! Increase the impact
of your message by personalizing it! You can use the optional checkboxes to tell who you
are--whether you’re an arts education supporter, parent, school administrator, student, and /
or teacher. THANK YOU!
Learning Opportunities
Please see flyer attached to this email for learning opportunities at CLC!
Math
PIZZA PARTY CHALLENGE---pizza for all staff when we reach 80% of students meeting the 45
minute goal!
minute goal!
SEL
THIS WEDNESDAY! 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
CPDU's are available!
Region 49 NEA RA Delegate nominations are going on now!
The National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA RA) convenes July 3-7, 2019 in
Houston, TX. Delegates will propose, debate, and take action on new business items for the
Association and other association policies, and vote by secret ballot on proposed amendments to
the Constitution and Bylaws, and participate in elections. Elections for this position will be held on
March 15, 2019. A member may either nominate him/herself or a colleague. If you are recommending
someone, please make sure that person wants to/and can attend. The region does provide funding for
elected delegates. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience and insight into the NEA structure
and be a collective voice in the decision making process. If you have questions about the NEA RA or
the election process, please contact your region representative or Melissa DeBoor.
Houston, TX. Delegates will propose, debate, and take action on new business items for the
Association and other association policies, and vote by secret ballot on proposed amendments to
the Constitution and Bylaws, and participate in elections. Elections for this position will be held on
March 15, 2019. A member may either nominate him/herself or a colleague. If you are recommending
someone, please make sure that person wants to/and can attend. The region does provide funding for
elected delegates. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience and insight into the NEA structure
and be a collective voice in the decision making process. If you have questions about the NEA RA or
the election process, please contact your region representative or Melissa DeBoor.
Key topics include Charter School, Instructional Day, Minimum Teacher Salary, and Repealing 3%
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 will you participate in the Wellness Committee’s Self-Care Challenge
(attached to this email)?
(attached to this email)?
How do you take care of YOU?
4 Thoughts to Help You Move Beyond Harsh Self-Criticism
By George on Jan 29, 2019 03:40 pm
I have been reading the “Marc and Angel Hack Life” blog for years, and it always gives me a
little mental boost after soaking in some of the ideas. I don’t agree with everything that is
written on there but it often makes me think, and the way they write with an emotional
connection is powerful.
little mental boost after soaking in some of the ideas. I don’t agree with everything that is
written on there but it often makes me think, and the way they write with an emotional
connection is powerful.
When I read “Don’t Be Afraid to Do These 10 Hard Things for Yourself” I appreciated much of
the advice, such as, “Don’t be afraid to say ‘no’ to unnecessary obligations” since when we
say “yes” to others too often we say “no” to ourselves in the same breath. I am not saying that
we shouldn’t help others, but educators especially, often give so much of themselves that they
have very little for those closest to them even less for themselves. I love the following saying:
the advice, such as, “Don’t be afraid to say ‘no’ to unnecessary obligations” since when we
say “yes” to others too often we say “no” to ourselves in the same breath. I am not saying that
we shouldn’t help others, but educators especially, often give so much of themselves that they
have very little for those closest to them even less for themselves. I love the following saying:
I have learned to say “no” more often as of late without as much guilt as I once felt.
But this one stuck out to me:
10. Don’t be afraid of other people’s empty judgments.
The greatest and most gratifying experiences in life cannot be seen or touched. They must be
felt with the heart from the inside out. There’s nothing more inspiring than the complexity and
beauty of human, heartfelt feelings. Sadly though, many people let the fear of judgment numb
and silence them. Their deepest thoughts and feelings often go unspoken, and thus barely
understood.
felt with the heart from the inside out. There’s nothing more inspiring than the complexity and
beauty of human, heartfelt feelings. Sadly though, many people let the fear of judgment numb
and silence them. Their deepest thoughts and feelings often go unspoken, and thus barely
understood.
Do NOT let people invalidate or minimize how you feel. If you feel something, you feel it and
it’s real to you. Nothing anyone says has the power to invalidate that, ever. No one else
occupies your body, or sees life through your eyes. No one else has lived through your exact
experiences. And so, no one else has the right to dictate or judge how you feel. Your feelings
are important. Never let anyone or any circumstance lead you to believe otherwise.
it’s real to you. Nothing anyone says has the power to invalidate that, ever. No one else
occupies your body, or sees life through your eyes. No one else has lived through your exact
experiences. And so, no one else has the right to dictate or judge how you feel. Your feelings
are important. Never let anyone or any circumstance lead you to believe otherwise.
Remind yourself that there is a great freedom in leaving others to their opinions, and there is a
huge weight lifted when you take nothing personally.
huge weight lifted when you take nothing personally.
There is a lot to digest from the above thoughts but here is something that I have struggled with
personally and I know it has held me back.
personally and I know it has held me back.
We can easily get caught up in the negative thoughts of others when often any change we make
in the views of those same people you will still be criticized. This is not to say that anyone is
perfect and is above valid criticism, but some are critics of certain people due to their insecurities
or different belief system, or they just might not like you and never will. That is a reality.
in the views of those same people you will still be criticized. This is not to say that anyone is
perfect and is above valid criticism, but some are critics of certain people due to their insecurities
or different belief system, or they just might not like you and never will. That is a reality.
I struggle with my own (many) insecurities, and when I get caught up in it, I do my best to lift
others, not bring them down. It can become easy to get caught up in the hamster wheel of
negativity, but I know that criticizing others for the sake of doing it empties my self-esteem in
the process. I have focused on this mantra:
others, not bring them down. It can become easy to get caught up in the hamster wheel of
negativity, but I know that criticizing others for the sake of doing it empties my self-esteem in
the process. I have focused on this mantra:
I have tried to focus on a few things to help me deal with those insecurities:
- What is my purpose?
- How can I serve others?
- How can I build on my strengths?
- How do I learn and identify my shortcomings and mistakes and grow from the process?
The harshest judgment many deal with is self-judgment. Holding ourselves to a high standard
is not the same as holding ourselves to an impossible standard. We all falter and not one
person I have ever met is infallible, but it is essential to distinguish between “high standards”
and “impossible standards.”
is not the same as holding ourselves to an impossible standard. We all falter and not one
person I have ever met is infallible, but it is essential to distinguish between “high standards”
and “impossible standards.”
Embrace your imperfections, learn from them, and learn from those that you care about and
who care about you. It will only help you grow.
who care about you. It will only help you grow.
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!
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
CALENDAR UPDATE
I’ll be sending out an updated 2018-19 (yes, this year) calendar to reflect the new attendance dates as
soon as I can. We are holding for the ISBE ruling on which days have to be made up given the fact
that Governor Pritzker declared last Wednesday and Thursday as state of emergency days.
soon as I can. We are holding for the ISBE ruling on which days have to be made up given the fact
that Governor Pritzker declared last Wednesday and Thursday as state of emergency days.
Let’s have a 5 day week!!!! PLEASE!!!!
Heather (a.k.a. Your local weather person)
