Monday Morning Memo: Monday Morning Memo 12/7/20

I would like to thank Shar Wade for being so diligent on Goguardian. She is constantly messaging them to keep them on task!

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We are all thankful to have Ashley Zagozdon back onsite. Her student really missed her and she is so awesome at knowing what Jas wants and needs.

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Welcome back to being a para Jamie Smeigh! We missed you!

-From Betty Cwiak

I wanted to send a kudos to Cathy for her teamwork and collaboration. We had a great meeting today discussing strategies for AIMSweb and writing IEPs. I really appreciate her teamwork and collaboration. Thanks for taking the time to review information.

Keep up the good work! I really appreciate it!

-From Dani McCarthy

Our ILP-B Team for problem solving during CT time so that every student gets the attention they need in an appropriate manner! Loved the collaboration!!

-From Jeff Sefcik

Shout out to John Norris for helping out as an aide on a bus run at the very last minute.

Thanks John!

-From Andrea De Matteo

Huge shout out to Angela for stepping in when needed and freaking rocking it. You are seriously the best and I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for the 4th grade team and all of our students.

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Shout out to Gina for supervising, helping, teaching, and guiding all of the 4th grade students. There are times you aren't even on a meet and you are still redirecting students, taking attendance, monitoring behavior, and helping students succeed. We appreciate you so much!

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Shout out to Erica for helping the 4th grade team navigate a very unique group of students and a wide range of curriculum. We appreciate you so much.

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Shout out to Mo for being the best work mom ever. Seriously. I don't know how you do it all. You're great.

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Shout out to Lauren, Amber, and Mollie for being the best of work friends and reminding me that the weekend is used for fun and relaxing.

-From Kally Kibitlewski

Thank you to Colleen Robinson for being so amazing and ready to help everywhere she is needed!!! She has gone above and beyond helping in any and every job we throw at her! Thank you!

-From Michelle Magness

Thanks to the Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade teams and everyone who joined for ARC literacy training over the last two weeks! I'm so grateful to you for taking this on and learning new things in the middle of everything else going on!!!

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Huge props to the Stanton staff for working so hard to nail down the Writing fence posts and rails!!! GREAT WORK!

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Thanks to Penny Brown, Michele Burgess, Cindy Carlino, Sonia Miller, Sue Pinkawa, and Hallie Romanelli for helping to pack boxes for needy kids in our community on Friday.

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Thanks to Hallie Romanelli, Natalie Udstuen, and Jeff Sefcik for being the delivery team on Sunday for the very special boxes and food crates for our kids!

-From Heather

Maddie Out--I mean it this time. :)

Please remember that Maddie will be out starting TODAY to welcome her baby girl who was born on Sunday! Will share pictures ASAP!

Mary Taylor will handle payroll, and Becky Allard will come back 2 days per week (Monday and Wednesday) to assist with all other tasks that come through Maddie's office. Starting today, please direct HR questions to Becky Allard at becky.allard@foxlake114.org.

Supply Money

Please remember that all reimbursement receipts for supply money must be submitted by December 10.

Stipend Payout Dates

For the 2020-2021 school year, all stipends will be processed on the following payroll dates:

2nd Qtr - 1/15/21
3rd Qtr - 4/15/21
4th Qtr - 5/28/21

2021-22 Calendar Committee

If you are interested in being part of the committee to create next year's school calendar, please email me ASAP. The goal is to meet during January and present a

recommendation to the Board for approval in February. Meeting dates/times will be set once I have a list of interested people to make sure the times work for you.

iReady Expectations

While I know we keep asking for a lot from you, please remember that kids getting their time on iReady is a non-negotiable expectation.

Here's our data from last week:

90% of students engaged with iReady at all.

77% engaged for 30+ minutes.

59 students didn't engage at all.

The New Goal:

85% of students engage for at least 30 minutes.

What?

iReady and Ready Math Classroom are designed to work together to make differentiation feasible, sustainable and effective. iReady assesses students’ skills across all mathematical domains aligned with college and career readiness standards.

Why?

Data shows that students returned in the Fall with less than 50% of gains in mathematics and in the lower grades nearly a full year behind. Students’ iReady learning paths include a tailored combination of online instruction and downloadable lessons for small group instruction. iReady can essentially be used as an online tutor when used to its full potential.

How?

Embed iReady in Tier 1 math as part of your daily routine (10 minutes a day) plus Wednesdays.
Ask students for feedback on their learning paths. Too hard? Too easy? They will tell you!
Observe the data in iReady. The data is live and in real time to make it easier for teachers to see who is engaged.
Create attainable goals with your students.
Celebrate individual student successes as well as classroom successes.
Use office hours and/or small group instruction to reteach students who have red and yellow flags.

Partner with Erica Barraza or Stephanie Kaye to brainstorm ideas--they are there to help and

support you!

Reach out to your principals or me so we can help, problem solve, or just listen. 💖

THANK YOU in advance for doing your part to help us reach our goal!

COVID Updates

Updated dashboard data 12/6/20:

The dashboard with our most current data looks like this:

Lake County Health Department School Status Recommendation:

VIRTUAL

Coming On Site

While we do want to minimize staff onsite to protect those who HAVE to report to support the in-person students, I know that, for some people, coming in helps you keep your sanity and balance. To that end, I'm saying that if it's an option to work at home please do. If you're far more comfortable teaching from school, then you can do so but you MUST consistently demonstrate the 3W's and stick to your room as much as you can.

Employee Assistance Program

PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EAP PROGRAM.

Please remember that ALL employees are able to use the services in the EAP program. Any support is strictly confidential. These are DIFFICULT times, so please don't hesitate to reach out for help!!!

If you are anything like me then you struggle with keeping everything organized, especially in the remote setting

! Check out this 11-minute video for tips and tricks to keep your Google Classroom organized and clutter-free! The Emoji Keyboard Extension has been a game-changer in the digital world!

Check it out

The next Stanton Lunch & Learn will be Wed. 12/9/2020 resuming with Hyperdocs!

New Tip - How using Quizizz can provide immediate feedback and ease for the teacher while being FUN for students!

Lotus PBIS

Matrix for remote behavior expectations

Matrix for in person behavior expectations

Discipline T-chart

Stanton PBIS

Stanton PBIS Info
- More details to come about the 12/18 Celebration! Schedule is almost locked down and we will let staff know as soon as we get everything set with it.
- CICO will be rolling out soon and we will be training staff during MTSS in the upcoming week.
- Please refer to the PBIS Flowchart for questions related to the PBIS Store.

PBIS Rewards Flow Chart

PBIS Points Data--Stanton

COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES

Safety Protocols

*If you have any COVID-10 like symptoms at all or are not feeling well, please DO NOT come onsite.

If coming onsite:

*You must continue to self-certify using Skyward.

*All staff must enter through the main entrance at each site.

*You must sign in using the sign in sheet, mark that you self-certified, and take and record your temperature. IF YOU HAVE A FEVER ABOVE 100.4 YOU ARE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY AND REACH OUT TO YOUR PRINCIPAL AND HEATHER.

*Once Sharon/Marc are onsite, they will review the sign in sheet and cross check with the self-certification report. If anyone is NOT cleared or did NOT self-certify, they will meet with them to ensure they are safe to be onsite. If not, they'll refer that employee to Heather.

*If you arrive after Sharon/Marc are onsite, please will report to the Health Office to check in so we know you have self-certified. Your temperature will also be taken and recorded. Employees will know to do this because, when Sharon/Marc arrive, they will pick up the sign in log and put out a sign that says "Please come to the Health Office to check in".

When you come onsite, you can work in your classroom/workspace. Please feel free to use it as your own. I'd just ask that you work in that space as much as possible and not travel out much. You can, of course you can use the bathroom, lounge, copiers, etc. as needed. Please do not congregate in the hallways or in other spaces. We simply want to keep you safe.

If you are alone in your workspace and the door is closed, you may remove your mask. If anyone enters that space, everyone in the space MUST wear a mask and stay 6 ft apart at all times.

When you DO leave your room, I'd ask that you strictly follow the 4 W's to help keep yourself and others around you safe:

1. Wash your hands.

2. Wear your mask.

3. Watch your space.

4. Wait your turn.

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, 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.

Thank you to the EAFL Executive Board members who met last week for their Q2 meeting!

Have Student Loans???

You can use the IEA Degrees Not Debt page to see if you may qualify to lower your monthly payments and/or apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Access the IEA Degrees Not Debt page: HERE.

Looking for Professional Development???

Visit the IEA's Online Learning Portal to see all the opportunities available to you as an IEA member.

NEA Member Benefits -Retirement Specialist

Through the NEA Member Benefits program, we have access to a specialist who can help you plan for retirement at no cost to you. If you would like to take advantage of this program, please reach out to Steve Podgorski:

Cell Phone: (847) 815-1595

Email: spodgorski@lincolninvestment.com

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