i-Ready
☝️Please note - the passing with proficiency percentage has been changed in the iReady system to 70%. This means that in order for a student to “pass” a lesson, they will need to earn at least a 70% on their lesson.
🥅UPDATED GOAL: 75% of our students pass two lessons / week!
*70% of our students spent at least 30+ minutes on iReady this week, and 69% of students passed 2 lessons!
Insurance for 2021-22
This week, Maddie will be sending out initial information regarding insurance rates and open enrollment for next school year. The rates haven't changed much with the exception of the PPO category, which DID increase by about 13%. More details to come! So glad we are a part of NIHIP to keep our rates as balanced as is possible given our claims.
Spring Assessment Dates
Please see below for assessment windows for spring. More to come on SEL data collection.
Bereavement Days
Losing someone is certainly hard, and we want staff to be there to support loved ones when a loss happens. However, please remember that Bereavement Days can only be taken for immediate family, which includes parents, spouses, fiance/fiancee, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and legal guardians. You can certainly use personal time to attend services for those outside the immediate family. If you have questions, please reach out to Maddie or me.
Coursework Pre-Approval
Please remember that all coursework for reimbursement and/or lane changes must be pre-approved by me. If you are requesting reimbursement for a course, this approval MUST happen before July 1 for budgeting purposes. Please see the Business Office Share File for the forms you need, and reach out to Maddie with any questions.
Updated dashboard data 4/18/21:
In honor of National Poetry Month, here are 22 Diverse and Colorful Picture Books for kids!
Students Getting Antsy?
Take them on a Virtual Field Trip to Yellowstone National Park or to the Valley of The Kings in Community Building or incorporate this into your plans as an extended learning experience!
- Q4 Raffle is set for 5/27
- Please remember to check out your CICO students at the end of each class period
- Continue being AwEsOmE and give out your daily point goal to students each day!
COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES
Decision Making Tree for Post-Vaccine Symptoms
Safety Protocols
*If you have any COVID-10 like symptoms at all or are not feeling well, please DO NOT
come onsite UNLESS you have just gotten the vaccine (please see guidance above).
If coming onsite:
*You must continue to self-certify (updated with the new symptom guide) 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 everyone for casting your vote on Monday. Congratulations to our board members on your election win:Maureen DeVoss- PresidentMaria Allen- Vice President (non-certified)Amber Mysliwiec- SecretaryTiffany Tardio-Weber- Lotus RepresentativeWe are so excited to have some new members on board.Thank you again to Chris Brown and Betty Cwiak for all of your hard work. Your dedication and time has been amazing! We are so appreciative of all your hard work.Upcoming conference opportunity:HCR Activists Training: Please join us for the HCR Activists Training Weekend, April 23-24. Our theme – Social Justice Unionism and Leadership!! Here is a flier with the agenda and Zoom registration link.We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 20th at the school board meeting!
Maureen DeVoss, President
Melissa Jakstas, 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 32: Journal
Writing during stressful times helps you manage anxiety. It also clarifies what you're thinking,
helps you know yourself better, can reduce stress, and can help you solve problems. Don't
worry about grammar/punctuation...just write.
This week's invitation: Just write.
1. Schedule a time, and try to write every day. I have this gratitude journal in yellow, and my
time is first thing every morning.
2. Set the stage. Pick a notebook/journal you like. Find a pen you love. Or, make a computer
file. For me, I use this journal and, if you know me, you know I'm insane about my Flair pens.
3. Write whatever feels right. Let the words flow freely. It's your own private arena to discuss
what you want how you want!
4. Use your journal as you see fit. You may end up wanting to share your journal or start a blog
post. Do what serves you!
Full Capacity Opening Meal Plans--April 2021
Ongoing LCHD Call/Update Notes
Approved 2021-22 school year calendar
2020-21 Wednesday CTT Planning Calendar
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!
*Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, April 20--Board of Education Meeting at 6PM--Hybrid meeting
Wednesday, April 28--Kindergarten Round Up--visit D114 website for details
Wednesday, April 28--Special Board of Education meeting--Board reorganization--6PM-Hybrid meeting
Picture Dates (building schedules coming soon):
Have a really wonderful week!!
Heather 😊
