Linda- Thank you so much for fixing the double sided tape problem in my classroom!! It looks amazing!
and
Ryan- Welcome to the D114 family!! Thank you for being patient with my gitchy internet and being ready to jump right into collaborating to make our program a great success story!! Can't wait to collaborate more and hear about all the great things ILP-B is doing at Stanton!!
-From Sherry Tietjen
MAJOR KUDOS to Erica Barraza, Amanda Lorenz, and Jeff Sefcik for getting articles published in the Summer 2021 All Things PLC Magazine!!!!
and
Thanks to everyone who was a part of our new staff welcome! Our new colleagues are AMAZING!!! Special thanks to Georgette for the yummy meals, to Erica Barraza, Stephanie Kay, and Jessica Urban for leading the learning, to our administrators for all you did, and to our mentors for making our new D114 family members feel welcome and connected!
-From Heather
Kent, thanks for cleaning library carpet. 
and
Linda,. I appreciate all your help with front and making sure seating was in the safe mode. 
-From Kim VanHoorelbeke
Please send me KUDOS to give shout outs to colleagues! I LOVE to put them in the Monday Memo! 🎉
Please check these documents for the most current information! These are internal documents only.
SHIELD Testing Opt In
This will allow us to screen for asymptomatic cases and really keep our students and staff safe. It also allows us to implement "test to stay" when close contact situations arise and keep kids in school for more time with less time out due to quarantine! I know this is a hot topic, but I'd sure appreciate getting as many students to opt in as possible. The information remains STRICTLY confidential and will help us as a District as we navigate the year. THANK YOU for considering this.
We anticipate launching SHIELD testing in late August/early September.
If you have any questions, please reach out.
Vaccination Status
If you are vaccinated, please:
1. Take a picture of your vaccination card, or
2. Provide a copy of your vaccination card to the Health Office, or
3. Carry your card with you.
This will expedite problem solving as/when situations arise!
If you are willing and haven't done so this summer, please complete this survey to share your current vaccination status. We are collecting this information to help us most efficiently respond to any COVID situations without having to bug you for information. Remember, as of right now, those who are vaccinated will not have to quarantine if there is a close contact situation. We also respect the varying perspectives on vaccinations, so there is no judgement whatsoever on your status.
Current Local COVID Data
8/13/21
CDC thresholds and local data for Lake County
Indicator | Low Transmission | Moderate Transmission | Substantial Transmission | High Transmission | Current Status
|
Incidence Rate: Total new cases per 100K persons in the last 7 days | 0-9 | 10-49 | 50-99 | 100 or greater | 131.22 |
7 Day Average Test Positivity Rate | Less than 5% | 5.0%-7.9% | 8.0%-9.9% | Greater than 10% | 5.9% |
D114 Local Zip Codes Data from Northwestern University COVID Dashboard--ALL DATA INCLUDES ACTUAL AND PROBABLE CASES!
Indicator | Low Transmission | Moderate Transmission | Substantial Transmission | High Transmission | Current Status
|
Incidence Rate: Total new cases per 100K persons in the last 7 days | 0-9 | 10-49 | 50-99 | 100 or greater | 142.8 |
7 Day Average Test Positivity Rate | Less than 5% | 5.0%-7.9% | 8.0%-9.9% | Greater than 10% | 7.85% |
8/13/21 D114 Quarantine/COVID Positive Data
Category | Quarantined | COVID+ |
Students | 0 | 0 |
Staff | 0 | 0 |
Sealcoating
Lotus sealcoating and striping is rescheduled for the weekend of August 21. Please do not plan to come to Lotus that weekend so we can get the lots completed. THANKS!
Spirit Wear
The D114 spirit wear store is OPEN!!! Check out the flyer attached to this week's Monday Memo, or visit the store using this link. Please note that any logo can be put on any item. Can't wait to see everyone in their spirit wear!!!
Vaccination Pod Volunteers NEEDED!
Please let me know if you are willing to volunteer at Grant on August 18 (4PM-8PM) at our next FREE shared vaccination pod. I'd sure appreciate your help!
Furniture Updates
Due to materials shortages, production of our furniture is delayed. In order to disrupt you as little as possible and avoid piecemealing the installation, we are now planning for full replacement over winter break. I know this isn't ideal, but it's the best plan given the elements outside our control.
The Stanton STEM space/Library will be completed in September.
Teaching & Learning 
Goals for This Week
✅Please Email your Coach any names/rosters you’d like to be created as a “Report Group”. (FLEX Groups, etc.).
✅Please add any other teachers or paras that may need access to your report groups.
✅Get acquainted with the iReady Dashboard!
Formative Assessment
This year we decided to have at least one dedicated focus for each Monday Memo. Throughout this year, we are going to focus on Common Formative Assessments!! Woo Hoo!! Progress monitoring with CFAs is like checking the oil in the car. It serves as our “Dipstick” during teaching by helping to make better informed instructional decisions based on student progress.
Here is a video with an example of “Checking For Understanding”. Remember, Checking for Understanding can be used for anything - from simple understanding directions, to concepts...it’s quick, easy, and full of valuable feedback for YOU, the teacher!
Check for Understanding
https://youtu.be/txdxPJcMzKE
Relationships Matter
Building Relationships
Building relationships with students is by far the most important thing a teacher can do. Without a solid foundation and relationships built on trust and respect, quality learning doesn’t happen. Check out this section weekly for community/team builders and tips on how to create a trauma informed, culturally responsive environment that is equitable for all.
*This week’s tip:
Community Builder
Take a look at this week’s Community Builder from Kagan’s Featured Structure “Find Someone Who!”
This link provides a step-by-step guide on how to use this in your classroom to build class community!
Find a Back to School Find Someone Who HERE!
-Weekly Cheer/Silly Sport/Brain Break
It’s so important to build a positive classroom environment, and one way to do that is to celebrate with each other! . Here’s a great one to try out:
Cowboy Cheer - swing your hand over your head in a circular motion, like a lasso, and yell, “YEEEHAW!”
Find all contents from this Week’s Memo on Steph’s Google Classroom
(both Lotus & Stanton are welcome to join!)
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ4NjUxNDczMDY5?cjc=bfzvjny
August 16: D114 All Staff Welcome Back!
August 17: Building-based Time
August 18: Teacher Work Time (AM), Meet and Greet (12-2 at Lotus, 1-3 at Stanton)
August 19: First Day of School for K-8!!!!
August 23: First Day of School for PreK!!!!
Curriculum Nights--VIRTUAL
Lotus
6:00-7:00
Aug 30--PreK and 2nd
Aug 31--1st and 4th
Sept 2--K and 3rd
Stanton
Sept 9--details to come
How can you
Express gratitude?
Practices kindness?
Spread cheer?
Savor joy?
I'm so excited to kick off an amazing year with YOU!
Heather 💗
