Monday Morning Memo: Monday Morning Memo 5/17/21

Thank you Eddie for helping us with the deliveries when they show up so late!! Moving all those boxes for me and arranging the fridge. I appreciate all your daily hard work, and extra help when needed. You Rock!

-From Georgette Franco

Thank you to Cathy Jawnyj for all your work to get kids registered for Camp Curiosity!!!

and

Thank you to Erica Barraza and Amanda Lorenz for creating these amazing videos for Camp Curiosity:

Link to commercial

Link to a published book from a second grader who went through this program

I will fill out your Oscar nominations ASAP!

-Heather

To Mollie H--Thank you for adding more and more to your to do list to make our kiddos successful. You she found amazing learning opportunities to help fill the gaps and have stopped what you had planned to get a new addition ready to transition into our class. I don’t know what I would do without you!!! Thank you for support in and out of the classroom!! ♥️Sherry

i-Ready

We BEAT our goal of 75% of our students completing 2+ lessons!

We reached 77%!!!

YES! YES! YES! Special treat coming soon!!!!!!! THANK YOU for helping our kids hit this goal!!!!

2021-22 Family Input Survey

We have over 200 families who have given their input! So far, only two say they plan to ask for

a medical waiver, and a handful say they are unsure. All others say they are coming back

in person in the fall!!!!

2021-22 Reporting Expectations

It is expected that all staff report on site next year. If you have a medical situation that may

require you to take a leave, please contact Maddie Mercado ASAP so she can let you know

what you'll need to do.

Summer PD Opportunities

Please click here to see the running list of TONS of professional development opportunities.

Two additions that are super exciting:

PLC at Work Institute--live stream (with all breakout sessions available)

August 2 and 3 (all day) and 4 (morning only)

At Lotus

ALL are invited!

Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies--onsite 2 day training

August 9 and 10 OR 10 and 11 (dates getting finalized this week)

ALL are invited!

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.

Vaccine Pod at Grant

Please click here to see our site for the Grant feeders districts’ free student vaccination pod. Remember, our D114 staff are WELCOME to vaccinate your 12+ children at this pod.

Vaccine Survey

Thank you to everyone who has logged data in this survey. Please KEEP THIS UPDATED. This means I'd ask you to complete the survey again when you have updated information. So, when you get shot #1 if you haven't yet, please complete the survey again. Same for getting shot #2. I'll clean that data--you just please keep it updated.

THANKS!

Updated dashboard data 5/16/21:

Looking better and better every day! 😁

Coaching Corner:

May is Asian-American and Pacific Heritage Month. Click here for some
resources to share with your students!
Celebrate Memorial Day with some simple and thoughtful writing activities
from Teacher Vision:
We Remember You
Draw or print a picture of a red poppy. Underneath the poppy, write a
free verse poem that describes why we remember those who have died in wars and

conflicts.
Thank a Veteran
Write a letter to a veteran in order to thank them for their service. Be sure to include

all parts of a friendly letter.
Soldier Similes
In a writing journal, write at least 5 similes that use the following words to make

comparisons about a soldier: Brave, strong, smart, fast, and kind.

Lotus PBIS

* PBIS 3rd Trimester Raffle will be drawn May 21st. (2 winners) Tickets can be purchased everyday in the PBIS Store. PRIZE: Spike-Ball Game Set.

* Image below for PBIS points given to students in the month of April. Great job on bringing up the number :) Please remember to keep giving those SAFETY POINTS, they should be SKY HIGH.

Matrix for remote behavior expectations

Matrix for in person behavior expectations

Discipline T-chart

Stanton

*Q4 Celebration - either Field Day or a PBIS Rotation - is Tuesday, June 1.

*5/19 is the LAST DAY the PBIS store will be open for purchases.

*Q4 Raffle is set for 5/27. Items are posted and students can purchase at any time up until 5/26!!!

*Let’s continue to finish out the year strong with giving out points for positive behavior!

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.

Professional Development Opportunities...You don't want to miss!

The IEA is offering some WONDERFUL professional development opportunities this summer that you can participate in from the comfort of your own home!  Check out the Summer 2021 Professional Development Newsletter! Earn clock hours with an online book study, courses and a variety of content specific opportunities.

There are also these opportunities being offered:

Professional Development: BetterLesson Spring Virtual Learning Series – Leading and Learning Through Covid & Beyond: Bridge the Gap Between Now and the Not Yet. Join coaches, educators, leaders, and experts as they share student-centered learning practices that will help you address your most pressing challenges as we begin to look past pandemic teaching and towards what's next. Sessions will focus on one of the five elements of student-centered learning: student engagement, instructional leadership, responsive and inclusive practices, flexible instructional models, and curriculum and academic content. See all the sessions and register now!

Summer Leadership Academy (SLA) July 19-22 and July 26-29:  We are happy to announce that the SLA registration is now open with over 70 session choices for members. Session offerings include training on equity, trauma responsiveness, restorative practices, communications, school finance, health insurance, organizing, and grievance to name a few. SLA will also contain additional sessions designed for local association presidents, association representatives, local treasurers, and those seeking a National Board Certification. Many sessions at SLA will also provide PD clock hours to attendees.

Training sessions will be held July 19-22 and July 26-29 with a limited number of attendees in each session to provide the best virtual training experience. In the event a session is full, most sessions will be recorded and made available after SLA is over. Take a moment to review the “Schedule At-A-Glance” document for the session choices.  Members can register now! Deadline to register is Friday, July 9!

And....Don't forget to join us at the Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, May 18th to help honor some of our students. We love seeing all the familiar faces and we know the kids do too!