Monday Morning Memo: Monday Morning Memo 11/22/21

I want to send my fellow colleagues Dan Olson and Matt Shannon kudos. Thank you for always being a consistent beacon for me. They have become such positive influences this year and I want them to know how much I appreciate it. Whether it is planning, discussing a student’s need, or just helping me become the best teacher I can be, they have shown me support, encouragement and patience. They make Stanton a better place.

-From Laura Livesay

Everyone that participated in the 5th Grade MTSS meeting last week as we developed a behavior plan to meet the needs of a student that has been struggling in unstructured settings.

and

Jessica Urban for meeting with a parent last week to collaborate on the struggles of her kids. Together, we developed a plan that included school and home!

-From Jeff Sefcik

Thanks to the amazing kitchen team who prepared a delicious Thanksgiving meal for the staff! You brightened our day.

and

Thank you to Lisa Werner, who continues to go above and beyond in supporting all students. It is evident how much you care.

and

Thanks to Victoria Miller, who answers my questions and helps me problem-solve. I appreciate your help.

and

Thank you to Lynn Smolen, who is always there to support her special ed team. Her leadership is much appreciated.

- From Mary Santi

I have a shoutout to Erica Barraza for helping the 4th grade team with our new math unit and to Russ Xhemaili for always going above and beyond (the staff and kids so appreciate him)!

-From Victoria Corrado

Thank you Al Giandonato for your help with the Thanksgiving Lunch!

We were really shorthanded today districtwide, you were a lifesaver.

and

Thank you so much to my amazing teams for such a great Thanksgiving Lunch!

I am grateful for My District 114 Family, my Food Service Staff. May the school year get better for all of us.

Have a great Thanksgiving with your families and friends.

Georgette

To Jamie Smeigh for jumping in and being eager to help with 8th Grade SS - he's been awesome with updating agendas with weekly standards and even offered to work on Progression Ladders!

-From Stephanie Kaye

Please send me KUDOS to give shout outs to colleagues! I LOVE to put them in the Monday Memo! 🎉

Furniture--Planning Ahead--

If you have high school-aged children (or know of any) who need volunteer hours, this is an OUTSTANDING way to earn hours!

WE STILL NEED MORE HELP (especially at Stanton!)

When: Monday, December 20

Time: 7:00AM-appx 3:00 PM

Our fabulous custodial crew will be onsite, but if you're willing to be part of this effort, we will pay $15/hour to those who are willing to help make the plan happen.

Let me know if you are interested!

Paraprofessional Hours during Parent Teacher Conferences

Here's a schedule to clarify working hours for paras. All paras are expected to work a total of 15 hours between the two conference days.

Please review the schedule below and follow your start time:

6:15 am - 6:45 pm Meal break: 5-6 pm
7:15 am - 7:45 pm Meal break: 5-6 pm
7:30 am - 8:00 pm Meal break: 5-6 pm
8:00 am - 8:30 pm Meal break: 5-6 pm

Total paid hours - 11

All paras will work 8 am - noon on the second conference day for a total of 4 paid hours. Please let Maddie know if you have any questions.

COVID Updates

Vaccination Updates for 5-11 Year Olds

Vaccine Clinic Information

Gavin D37 is letting us partner with them for a FREE COVID-19 vaccination clinic for families with children ages 5-11 years old. I'll share this information with our D114 families, but YOU are welcome to sign up your 5-11 year olds for it, too, if you so choose.

The clinic will be held in the Gavin Central Gym on the following dates:

Friday, December 10, 2021 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm - Second Dose

You may register your child (or children) by clicking on this link. You must register separately for each child you want to have vaccinated between the ages of 5-11.

Walk-ins will NOT be accepted, so please register if you plan on taking advantage of this opportunity.

The following is required:

1) Electronic Consent Form (one for each child, included in link above)

2) Insurance Information (please bring your insurance card; if you do not have insurance a government sponsored fund will be billed - this is FREE to all participants).

3) Identification (please bring your drivers license or state id card)

4) Please have your children dress in a short sleeve shirt in order to receive an upper arm injection.

Click here to see a Pfizer Fact Sheet for recipients and caregivers.

Click here to view a Registration Checklist to ensure you’re taking care of everything you need to take care of before your appointment.

If you have questions, please contact Cheri Coby at ccoby@gavin37.org.

Please let me know if you need more info. Cheri can answer questions on all details about the clinic.

Current Local COVID Data
11/19/21
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
179.89
7 Day Average Test Positivity Rate
Less than 5%
5.0%-7.9%
8.0%-9.9%
Greater than 10%
3.04%

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
317.6
7 Day Average Test Positivity Rate
Less than 5%
5.0%-7.9%
8.0%-9.9%
Greater than 10%
4.52%

Steve Podgorski, NEA retirement specialist will be at Lotus on November 30th and at Stanton on December 7. Please use the link below to sign up for a potential time. There are tabs at the bottom of the sheet for each day. If you are interested in a virtual visit, please click on the third tab and sign up.

Retirement Specialist Sign Up

Your EAFL executive board would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We hope everyone enjoys their time off and with family over the break. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the students and staff of District 114. You are appreciated.