Monday Morning Memo: Hope it was a happy Mother's Day!

Wishing all Moms, Grandmas, Nanas, Aunts, and all other women making a difference in the world a very Happy Mother’s Day!

Thank you, 3rd-grade team, for going above and beyond with MAPS testing. Not only finishing their own students but students in other 3rd grade classes to make sure they complete them in a timely manner. YOU ROCK!

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Thank you to Gayle and Kim for hosting a small group of friends during specials while 1st grade was MAPS testing during this time. Greatly appreciated.

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Thank you to Andrea Sekulich for stepping in and not only taking a small group of students for MAPS testing but assisting 4th Grade with testing as well.

-From Victoria Miller

Thank you to the Kitchen staff in both buildings for all the yummy treats and TLC! You made last week wonderful!
-From Heather

Thank you David Roat for all your help with FitStats throughout the school year!

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Thank you Oner Medrano for representing us at the Sectional seeding meeting, keeping all the track team PRs throughout the season, and organizing all the medals and ribbons the athletes have earned!

-From Melissa Jakstas

Thank you to everyone that came and/ or helped with the Annual Kinder Mother's Day performance! These are a the sweet moments that put everything into perspective and it wouldn't have been possible without you!

-From the Kindergarten Team

Thank you Amber and Lisa for squeezing KT in for PE Friday with 2 other classes- they love your class so much they begged to be able to go!

-From Tiffany Tardio

Karen, Jo & Yvette, Thank you for all you do each and every day to fulfill the needs of our staff and students! You are a great team, and I am so thankful to work with you. You always keep me laughing (sometimes to loud) could not ask for a better team!

-From Chris Katuzny

To Don Ukleja for making All Star popcorn all year.

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To Sue, Paula, Natalie, Matt, and Heather for helping me coming back this week after a challenging week off. I couldn't have done it without you.

-From Colleen Robinson

Huge thanks to Maddie Kerr, Rich Bressett, Kim Husko, Renee Kanari, and Greer Lally for checking in on me every single day and helping me in so many ways while I was on crutches!!

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Special thanks to Kim Husko for all of her support in my classroom this year, especially with Second Step!

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Kudos to the kitchen staff for always being understanding when kids need to get their lunches early to work on assignments during lunch time!

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Thank you Cindy Carlino for being such a great team player and taking extra time out of her day to work with me to provide support for our kids!

-All from Michelle Serini

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!

Last Day of School

Since there is no "Records Day" this year and since the End of Year party starts at 3...Support staff whose daily hours end at 3:00 or 3:15 should feel free to leave at 2:45 to be able to join the party. Certified staff--If you are checked out OR planning to come back to check out on a different day, feel free to leave at 2:45 in order to get to the party. All staff--please remember to check out prior to leaving for the summer. THANK YOU!

Business Office Updates

Employee Assistance Program

Thanks for all the great questions about the Perspectives Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is available and ready to access NOW! All employees--whether or not you take D114 insurance--have access to the EAP. Additionally, all D114 employees’ spouses can access the offerings as well! With summer...and hopefully more free time...coming your way, it’s a great time to check out all the support the EAP has to offer. As always, if you have questions, please see/call/email Maddie or me.

Stipends

All stipends for the 2018-19 school year MUST be submitted by May 15 for the May 31 payroll.

Curriculum Updates

May is better speech and hearing month..thanks to Abbey, Alana, and Fiona for these great tips:

Here are some weekly tips to help save your voice, hearing and increase awareness:

Teachers are most at risk for developing a voice disorder. Make sure to stay properly hydrated throughout the day.

Teachers save your voice in the classroom with the help of an amplifier

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YVHLRP/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_c_1Pi0Cb8WEZ1YC

Math

This week in Ready Math! :)

SEL

This week in Second Step! :)

Applications are now being accepted for 2019-2020 IEA Score Grants!

Applications are due July 15, 2019

For more information, visit: https://ieanea.org/score/

Legislative Update - May 10, 2019

Don't forget to take advantage of your Member Benefits!

Summer is a great time to earn professional development hours. The IEA has lots of opportunities including the Online Learning Portal, which enables you to earn professional development right from your computer!

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