I just want to give a shout out to my second-grade team. You ladies are the true definition of
ALL IN. Thank you to Emily Welsh for committing to a screen-free lunch and a walk during
recess with me! Thank you to Mo DeVoss for your expertise and constant reassurance! And
thank you to Misty for preparing our supply bags and making connections with our kiddos! I
couldn't do this job without you all :)
-From Natalie Molidor
In her typical fashion, Abbey Kadera has been going above and beyond to help with our ELL
students and families. Thank you sooooooo very much Abbey!
and
Thanks to Sue and Paula for keeping calm and cheerful during this first week! We couldn't
have gotten through it without you!
-From Nicole Mild
Many thanks to my team for always being so supportive and creative with your ideas and
help. Our specials team is made up of an amazing variety of talent and everyone is so
generous and helpful - I appreciate you all!!
and
Huge thanks to Sue for her amazing ability to always find a way to make things work.
The labels are PERFECT! Thanks so much!!!
-From Gayle McManamon
I wanted to give a BIG shout out to Abbey Kadera for welcoming me into the EL world
with open arms! She is so accommodating and easy to work with! You work so hard!
Especially by getting parents to come in and teaching them how to use the chrome books so
they can be successful in their Google classrooms! You are a bilingual SUPERSTAR!
and
I also wanted to give a BIG Shout Out to Andrea Sekulich for coming over to Lotus and
helping me learn how the district runs the EL program, teaching me how to create the
ACCESS score/EL program letters, and helping me finish and distribute them to all to the
parents! You are AMAZING!!!
-From Kim Leable
Could I do a big shoutout to Georgette for helping me figure out a copy machine issue and
to Debbie Marienau for helping to get all the first grade bus packets ready!
-From Cheryl Schuck
I have a kudos for Erica Barraza!
Erica has been unbelievably amazing! She has helped every single teacher that needs
something and has been so helpful and thoughtful making sure everyone feels comfortable
with the new technology and resources that we are using in school. She is going above and
beyond to help teachers and it really shows! Thank you, Erica, for all you have done for me
thus far!
and
Kudos for Mike Szotek
Mike thank you so much for all of your help with technology this year for PE! From the
computers to the Promethean board to the Ipad! We are extremely grateful for your help!
-From Amber Mysliwiec
Sending Kudos to -
David Roat.......Wow!!!!
The Para Squad......for always implementing their Special Weapons and Tactics in
Norm, Sabi, and Cari for cleaning and disinfecting the school to keep all of us safe!
Jill and Michele for gracefully handling every tough situation.
Rachelle for being a tremendous AP and even better friend!
Jamie Smeigh for jumping in head first and nailing remote learning!
Our teachers for connecting to and caring for our students...attendance was
-From Jeff Sefcik
Kudos to everyone for an amazing...and tiring and stressful and frustrating and awesomely
messy first week! I cannot believe how much grit I saw from everyone...you truly blow me
away. Our students are so very lucky to have you in their corner!
and
Kudos to Jeff for getting two articles published in the ALL THINGS PLC magazine!
He's published!
-From Heather
What an awesome first week!!! I know there were bumps, but what else happened?
Connections. Learning. Flexibility. Perseverance. Collaboration. Amazingness. YES!
That’s because of YOU!
Recording Live Lessons--UPDATES
Please be sure that, when you are in a LIVE session using Meet, you record and then post the
video. This allows students who may not be able to join live to be able to access the content
too. This means that, anytime you are live with your class, you are recording. Small group
work, 1:1 work, office hours do NOT need to be recorded or posted. Please send any
questions on this my way! :)
Keep Your Days Current
Please update your onsite days as needed using this form. This allows us to monitor for
safety and make sure there are plenty of spaces for people to work. THANKS!
Phone Masking
I know many of our certified and instructional paraprofessionals want to be able to
receive/make phone calls as well as text with students/families now more than ever.
Totally get this and appreciate your commitment so much!
Here are your two current options:
Set up (or continue using) Google Voice via a personal GMail account. This is free!
We can purchase Google Voice lines through the District, but they are NOT free
(or even close to free) since we are a business/school entity rather than a person.
Cost is $10/person/month. If this is your only option, please reach out.
Food and Materials
We had a really good first materials run Friday. Thanks to everyone who made this happen!
To make things go even more smoothly...
Teachers--PLEASE let families know if there are/are not materials to pick up each week.
Materials should be labeled by student. If there are materials from multiple teachers
Materials should be organized in alphabetical order by route. Please do NOT sort by
Materials not picked up on the route can be picked up the same day from 9-10 at Lotus
Any family who cannot get materials at either of those times should come to the Lotus '
We are also restarting meal Grab and Go daily at Lotus from 8:00-10:00AM. This is in addition
to the bus runs. We will also likely open a daily “Early Bird” pick up for families that neither of
the other options work. If you have ideas or suggestions, please share them! :)
As always, when you have questions, please ask. When you have suggestions, please bring them
forward. We are ONE TEAM, ALL IN...now more than ever.
FLASH BACK...FLASH FORWARD TO START THE YEAR!
THANKS to everyone for your work to complete the FLASH BACK reflection to help us know where our
students' gaps exist!!!!
These documents should be used by EVERY team to help in planning. The tools you need are linked
below:
LINKS:
Exploratories Flash Back Standards
Case Manager Flash Back Reflections
COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES
If you are concerned that you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19 and have been
or are scheduled to be onsite, please let your principal, Maddie Espinoza, and/or me know
immediately so we can partner with you for your safety and for the safety of others.
You can trust that we will keep all this information confidential, balancing staff privacy and system
safety needs.
All staff MUST wear masks AT ALL TIMES
when onsite and in public spaces.
If you are working in an office/classroom
with the door closed, you may remove your
mask. It must be worn when anyone enters
that space with you.
In addition, the steps below (from the CDC website) MUST be taken if you have been diagnosed with or
exposed to COVID-19:
COMING ONSITE:
You MUST complete the daily self-certification form.
Social distancing of 6 feet and following handwashing
procedures--inside and outside--remain expectations and
a priority for your safety and the safety of those around
you.
EAFL t-shirts have been organized and will be delivered to new members this week. Just a heads up
if you are a medium... we were a few shirts short, more have been ordered and we will get you your shirt asap!
The IEA and EAFL encourage all members to VOTE! Be sure you are registered for the upcoming
November election. You can find more information using the links below.
Link to IEA COVID Resources and Information Page
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
Michelle Serini, Stanton School Representative
Tiffany Tardio Weber, Lotus School Representative
TREAT YO SELF TO SELF CARE
I'm going to use the book 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by my friend Tina Boogren to
share weekly nuggets of self-care ideas
for all of us.
Week 2: Nutrition and Hydration
Not always easy, but eating foods that align with your health goals (with an occasional splurge) helps
stabilize your mood!
This week's invitation: Think about your nutrition and happiness.
Here are some CAN DO ideas:
-Don’t skip meals!
-Keep a food journal
-Drink more water--8X8 rule (8 ounces, 8 times a day)
Fun ways to get more water:
*Get a fun, new water bottle
*Use a straw
Link to D114 Business Office Share Folder
*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:
Curriculum Nights
Lotus Virtual Curriculum Nights
Sept 1st- 2nd grade 6PM
Sept 1st- PreK 7PM
Sept 2nd- 1st grade 6PM
Sept 2nd -4th grade 7PM
Sept 3rd- 3rd grade 6PM
Sept 3rd- Kindergarten 7PM
Stanton Virtual Curriculum Night--Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30pm. All sessions will be
posted and shared so you can see ALL the updates for your children if you have kids in more than
one grade.
Tuesday, September 15--Board of Education Meeting (details TBD)
ONE TEAM...ALL IN...ALWAYS!
Heather
