I really wanted to give a KUDOS to Kelly Roland! This is a little late but the Friday before
spring break she helped uplift staff members by bringing us some before break cheer!
I hope this can be added in next weeks Monday memo thanks!
-From Paige Shaffer
I would like to thank Erin Conn0lly-Jordt for allowing the very amateur photography team :-D
to again use her music room for Saturday’s Mother/Daughter event. Much appreciated.
-From Porfiro Franco
To all D114 Admin.... Thank you for being the type of leaders that drive us to be our best!
-From Tiffany Tardio
Thank you Heather Pear, Lynn Smolen, Don Ukleja, and Mike Szotek for working on the
sensory room this week and making it look amazing!
-From Matt Peters
Kudos to Bob H. for always answering my 5:00 a.m. emails when we have a bus/van
schedule change!
and
Kudos to all the drivers for making last minute changes and always being so flexible. Thank
you for being such a great team and always willing to help out in anyway possible.
-From Becky Laverdure
Kudos to Natalie U for taking two of my friends during my plan times and for eating lunch
with them! It is nice to have your support for these students that struggle to transition and
complete tasks in the classroom. I really appreciate you for going above and beyond!!
-From Tiffany Mihovilovich
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
System Expectations
If/when students display behaviors that are escalating or make you uncomfortable:
- Call for help! We will find staff to assist you.
If/when students display aggressive behaviors:
- Call for help so that you are not alone.
- Use all proactive and preventative approaches before considering using a restraint.
- Remember that ONLY staff who are CPI certified may restrain a child.
- Restraints should be done alone ONLY as a last resort; you should call for help as soon
- Restraints should only be used when a child is unsafe to him/herself or others;
- As soon as possible, let your building principals know of the event. If the student is
- If a restraint is used, complete a D114 Restraint Report. Ask for administrative support
If a staff member is injured in any way:
- Call Company Nurse to report the injury ASAP. Colleen at Lotus or Jessica at Stanton
I’m always happy to debrief or be a part of any situation, but there are very defined steps
that MUST be followed in order to keep students and safe safe and the District in a place
where we are not potentially legally vulnerable. If you have questions about any of this
information, please see/email/call me as soon as possible.
that MUST be followed in order to keep students and safe safe and the District in a place
where we are not potentially legally vulnerable. If you have questions about any of this
information, please see/email/call me as soon as possible.
Curriculum Updates
Upcoming Assessment Windows:
iReady diagnostic--week of April 22
AIMSWeb progress monitoring--remains in place for all students who have this as part of
their plan/data collection.
their plan/data collection.
Math
When we meet the 80% pass rate goal, we’ll do a yummy dessert bar!!!
SEL
Voting for the TRS 2019 Teacher Trustee Election is open now through May 1, 2019 at
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
If you are interested in voting in the 2019 IEA Spring Elections, you may vote HERE.
You should have, or should be, receiving an Election Code and Voting Pin via USPS mail.
Please call IEA Connect at 1-844-IEA-1800 if you need additional support. The election
closes at 4:00 pm Central time on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
You should have, or should be, receiving an Election Code and Voting Pin via USPS mail.
Please call IEA Connect at 1-844-IEA-1800 if you need additional support. The election
closes at 4:00 pm Central time on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
Awesome IEA Podcast: Episode 15
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
Thank you to everyone who participated in the D114 March Step Challenge! As a
district we logged 9,312,793 steps! Congratulations to Kelly Roland for leading the
group in steps and being the only participant to pass the 500,000 step threshold! The
winner of the $20 gift card for her 300,000 step raffle ticket is... Betty Cwiak! Thank
you Jessica Lanners for pulling our winner and Jill Becmer and Michele Burgess for
supervising.
district we logged 9,312,793 steps! Congratulations to Kelly Roland for leading the
group in steps and being the only participant to pass the 500,000 step threshold! The
winner of the $20 gift card for her 300,000 step raffle ticket is... Betty Cwiak! Thank
you Jessica Lanners for pulling our winner and Jill Becmer and Michele Burgess for
supervising.
The D114 April Hydration Challenge is underway! You may join the challenge anytime
this month and will earn one raffle ticket for a chance to win a $20 gift card for
everyday you meet your personal hydration goal.
this month and will earn one raffle ticket for a chance to win a $20 gift card for
everyday you meet your personal hydration goal.
The Wellness Committee will next meet on Wednesday, April 17th to plan future
challenges and events. If you have any feedback or ideas to share, please feel free to
pass them along!
challenges and events. If you have any feedback or ideas to share, please feel free to
pass them along!
*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:
What do you hope your students say about YOU?
What impact do your students have on you?
The Patience and Persistence Needed for Our Students
By George Couros on Apr 07, 2019 07:17 am
A friend, and former colleague, Les Worthington, wrote the following Facebook post
(shared with permission):
(shared with permission):
While standing in line at a store today a young man approached me and said, “Hello Mr.
Worthington.” He has grown a lot since I saw him last (+/-5 years), and I didn’t recognize
him (I guess I’ve aged well because he recognized me!) Once he said his name I said hello
and gave him a hug. We chatted briefly before he had to go. I thanked him for coming up
to me and saying hello.
Worthington.” He has grown a lot since I saw him last (+/-5 years), and I didn’t recognize
him (I guess I’ve aged well because he recognized me!) Once he said his name I said hello
and gave him a hug. We chatted briefly before he had to go. I thanked him for coming up
to me and saying hello.
I know (as do most people in education) that what I do has an impact on kids, and that I
have an important role in guiding and educating the next generation. Moments like today
remind me that students also have an impact on us. As I drove home the positive
emotional impact hit me, brought tears to my eyes, and really filled my bucket.
have an important role in guiding and educating the next generation. Moments like today
remind me that students also have an impact on us. As I drove home the positive
emotional impact hit me, brought tears to my eyes, and really filled my bucket.
This young man, for reasons beyond his control, has had to overcome more obstacles
than a child should. My time with him had its ups and its challenges. I’m a better educator
and person for having known him. I hope my impact on him was equally as positive, and
I hope this post finds its way to him. Him choosing to come say hello, although small in
action, was large in impact, and reminds those of us in education why we do what we do.
than a child should. My time with him had its ups and its challenges. I’m a better educator
and person for having known him. I hope my impact on him was equally as positive, and
I hope this post finds its way to him. Him choosing to come say hello, although small in
action, was large in impact, and reminds those of us in education why we do what we do.
Les is the real deal, and from knowing him and seeing him work directly with students, I
could feel the emotion in his post.
could feel the emotion in his post.
A few things:
My hope as an educator was not to solely “prepare kids for the future” but to help them
build a better world than we have currently. Although, we all can have frustrating days as
teachers when students challenge us, how we interact in those moments, as Les reminds
us, will model a way for our students in the future.
I remember getting frustrated with students early on in my career when they were “acting
up” but, again as Les reminds us, many students are going through things that I would
struggle handling as an adult. When you feel them struggling, the trick is not to “love less”
but to “love more.” Students need to know you have their back especially when they are
struggling.
I remember one mom being upset with the progress of her child and I kept reminding her
that kids develop in different ways at different times, and we just needed to be patient. Her
son grew up to be a fantastic person because our focus as a team (educator and parent)
was to not focus on the “right now” but to focus on the child’s future and be patient with
the pathway they were taking. This is not about being “soft” on kids at the moment but
just to remind me to be patient and persistent. On days when we struggle, it is essential to
look back on how far a child has come, as to become frustrated where they are in that
moment.
My hope as an educator was not to solely “prepare kids for the future” but to help them
build a better world than we have currently. Although, we all can have frustrating days as
teachers when students challenge us, how we interact in those moments, as Les reminds
us, will model a way for our students in the future.
I remember getting frustrated with students early on in my career when they were “acting
up” but, again as Les reminds us, many students are going through things that I would
struggle handling as an adult. When you feel them struggling, the trick is not to “love less”
but to “love more.” Students need to know you have their back especially when they are
struggling.
I remember one mom being upset with the progress of her child and I kept reminding her
that kids develop in different ways at different times, and we just needed to be patient. Her
son grew up to be a fantastic person because our focus as a team (educator and parent)
was to not focus on the “right now” but to focus on the child’s future and be patient with
the pathway they were taking. This is not about being “soft” on kids at the moment but
just to remind me to be patient and persistent. On days when we struggle, it is essential to
look back on how far a child has come, as to become frustrated where they are in that
moment.
I loved the post from Les. It gave me several reminders on the incredible work of educators
being done everywhere.
being done everywhere.
April 9, 2019--PTA meeting at Stanton
April 16, 2019--Board of Education meeting at Lotus
April 17, 2019--New IEP platform (EMBRACE) training...DETAILS COMING!!!
May 14, 2019--Board of Education meeting--NEW DATE
Had an amazing time with my girls in Dayton. Katie’s team finished 61st of 144 at Winter
Guard World Championships--couldn’t be prouder.
Guard World Championships--couldn’t be prouder.
Have a great week and remember...ONE TEAM, ALL IN! How will YOU be all in this week?
Heather
