A warm thank you to NJHS Students and Mrs. Brnot, who collected winter hats and gloves earlier this year. They were a great surprise, especially for students, who walk or ride their bikes to school. Thank you NJHS!
-From Janette Jennings
Linda Rasmussen is one of the hardest workers I've ever met! Thanks for your willingness to always help and never leaving before the job is done!
-From Samantha Harshaw
Shoutout to the amazing problem solving team (Cathy Jawnyj, Erica Barraza, Kim Mack, Abbey Kadera, Natalie Udstuen, and Lynn Smolen) for truly going ALL IN on helping my students succeed. I feel so lucky to work with you lovely ladies!
-From Natalie Molidor
Special thanks to Victoria Miller for rearranging her schedule and joining us on our field trip. Her extra set of eyes and ears were appreciated.
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Also, special thanks to the cafe’ and crew for taking care of the third graders after the field trip and ALWAYS!
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Also, thanks to Kim V for organizing the library field trip. What a great educational experience. It was surprising to learn how many of our friends had never walked through the doors before. Thank you for making them aware of such a wonderful building and wonderful services.
-From the Third Grade Team
Thank you so much to any and everyone that helped with organizing and providing sub coverage for Kinder Thurs. and Fri... especially Joan, Joe, Ellen and Marguerite! The K Conference is invaluable to us, and we are beyond grateful to you for making it possible for us to attend, especially amidst a sub shortage!
-From the Kindergarten Team
Thank you so much to the Preschool classrooms and Ms. Mary! She was so kind and welcoming to a special friend who has been working so hard on listening, manners and behavior! Big thanks preschool team!
-From Theresa Kovach
Thank you to Victoria Miller, Pam Exon, Brittany Miller, and Christine Spittler for joining me in our Spring book exchange. I know we all got some good books and more ideas for others :)
-From Mollie Herchenbach
Thank you to Gena Kvist for your never ending collaboration and guidance. Thanks also to Kim Mack for looking out for our students and knowing just what to do...you are also a great support and resource to teachers. So glad you are part of our team!
-From Chris Powers
Thank you Emily Welsh and Kim V. For covering my classes so I could help with the 3rd field trip last week.
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Thank you to 3rd grade team for always being so inviting in whatever they do and being flexible with their schedule. You guys rock.
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Thank you lunch ladies for always making sure I have a lunch, even if it's super duper last minute.
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Thank you to all the Paras that come in during STEM time with their friends. Your help is tremendously grateful. 
-From Victoria Miller
Thank you to Erin Connolly-Jordt and Emily Armbrecht for taking your Saturday to share the choirs' talents at the Mayor's Senior Luncheon last weekend. The kids sounded amazing, and I truly appreciated your time and support!
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Thank you to Gayle McManamon and Lemar Wilson for taking the time to create the rabbits that were auctioned off at the Robert D. Sayles fundraiser on Saturday.
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Thank you to every single person who helped with the compliance audit. This was a MONUMENTAL task at a very busy time, and I couldn't have done it without the help of my incredible team.
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Thank you to Karen Simon and Porfirio Franco for all you do--day in and day out--to make sure one of our most complex students gets to school safely each day. I appreciate you more than you know!
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Thank you to each and every person who helped with canvassing this weekend! Thank you for being the voice behind our effort and spending your Saturday morning working to move our District forward.
-From Heather
Anyone can give a SHOUT OUT to anyone, so please send those positive notes to me and I'll publish each Monday!
Discipline Corner
Our kids face challenges and therefore can be challenging.
Here's a link to a series of amazing infographics to think about related to students on the Autism spectrum. Below, find just a little bit to get you simmering. THANKS to
Kristine Gumm for sharing!
REFERENDUM UPDATE
Thanks so much for your ongoing efforts. I so appreciate everyone who has given time to canvass,
address post cards, and who will make those CRITICAL phone calls right before the election. THIS IS SO IMPORTANT FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR DISTRICT...We truly need everyone to help!!! It's critically important that post cards get mailed and calls get made. We are counting on EVERYONE to help!
FYI, while the election will take place on March 17, the final canvass (vote count and decision) will be held on April 2 at 3:00PM. We've been asked to attend!!!!
TOSA Corner
iReady Usage Goal = 80% or our students receive 30-49 minutes per week
iReady Proficiency Goal= 80% of our students receive 70% or higher on their lessons
Thank you to everyone who has been helping with the referendum efforts in so many ways! 
We have one day left of canvassing on 3/14... if you haven't been able to help out thus far, please sign-up HERE, we will be meeting at STANTON!
All classroom teachers and FLEX teachers need to SIGN and ADDRESS postcards for the students in their class. If you need help, please enlist someone who doesn't have an assigned class so we can be sure these are completed by Tuesday after school. Please check your email for more details!
All teachers will be assigned a list of phone calls to make on 3/15 and/or 3/16. Classroom and FLEX teachers will call families and all other teachers will be assigned a list of community members to reach out to. Please check your personal email for specific details about making the calls (if you don't get an email, please reach out to Melissa at MEL31483@aol.com).
These tasks are CRITICALLY important to ensure voter turnout so we need EVERYONE to please be ALL IN and help us get them done. If you have any questions, or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to Melissa Jakstas for help!
Let's finish strong! Thank you for your help!!!!
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 Weber, Lotus School Representative
10. Choose Grace // Choose to have grace on yourself when you’ve failed yourself. Choose to have grace on others when they’ve failed you. Choose to have grace all of the time, no matter what. Life is messy because people are messy, and that’s what helps bring the beauty of grace to light. Grace doesn’t make sense, but it brings connection and understanding. Live a life that’s full of grace.
Heather's Question
How do you show grace to others?
To yourself?
D114 Friday Facts--Blog sent to all families each Friday--let me know if you ever have something you'd like added. Thanks to Sue Pinkawa and Jill Becmer for helping me with this each week!
*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
