Please be sure to tell Sharon and Lora THANK YOU for all they do on Wednesday!!!
Thank you Jill Becmer for hosting the variety show at Stanton and letting me be a part of it... The students were amazing! I loved how they lifted each other up. It warmed my heart!
-From Karen Lobodzinski
The office ladies would like to thank Deb Miller for always volunteering to help us! She just seems to know when we need that extra hand and is willing to help in anyway!! THANK YOU DEB!!
-From Sue, Paula, and Sharon
Jessica Urban for leading the best Agenda Meeting of the year on 5/4!!
-From Jeff Sefcik
Thank you to the 4th and 5th grade teams for meeting and discussing the best course of action for science units in the future. We appreciate your time and discussions of what's best for the students. ~From Stephanie and Erica
Thank you to Matt Peters, Natalie Udstuen, Lynn Smolen, the Lotus PTA and the Lotus Kitchen staff for an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week! I looked forward each day to the special treats being served.
-From Mary Santi
Congratulations to Amber M and Natalie Molidor on graduating with your masters and Emily Welsh for starting your final class! The last couple years have handed so many challenges for all of you and you have handled it like champs! I am so proud of all of you and lucky to call you colleagues and friends! Can’t wait to see all the great you do!
Erin- you have been pulled in 1000 different directions over the past week and have handled it beautifully! Thank you for a special treat this week. It really warmed my heart.
- Mo DeVoss
Misty- you are a true rockstar! We could never do what we do without you. Thank you for your positive attitude, amazing work ethic and flexibility! You are a blessing to us!
- the Second Grade team
Thank you to the following people for all your help for Staff Appreciation Week:
Georgette, Sonia, Penny, Ysenia, Hilda, Sue, Karen, Yvette, Jo, Andrea, Jill, Kristie, Matt, and Rachelle. It was SUCH a fun week because of YOU!
and
Thanks to Natalie and Lora for joining me at the Lake County Educator of the Year dinner.
and
Thanks to Mo DeVoss for sending me video of Garth Brooks singing my favorite song EVER. It made my day!
-From Heather
Please send me KUDOS to give shout outs to colleagues! I LOVE to put them in the Monday Memo! 🎉
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.
Summer Curriculum Work
Hello!!! Just reminding you that it's that time of year...when I ask for your ideas and proposals for summer curriculum work!
THANK YOU to the teams who have already sent in ideas! WOW....amazing!!!!!
Here's WHAT:
Summer Curriculum Writing:
Example Projects: *Using Flash Back (will be created during upcoming CTT time) to plan to Flash Forward for next year *MTSS Planning *Fencepost work, including 3-2-1 unit designs and 15 day challenge plans *Planning for pilot projects *Stuff YOU want to work on!  | Here's How:
Email Heather:
Notes: Work must be completed onsite. Artifacts of the work must be shared with Heather. Timesheets must be completed, and pay rate is $34 per hour. |
Looking forward to seeing your great ideas! Please send any questions my way!
Returning COVID Sick Days
Maddie is currently working on Sick Day Reimbursement for any COVID related absences. If you receive an email notification from Frontline regarding an 'Admin Assigned' absence, please disregard. If you qualify for Sick Day Reimbursement, you'll receive a separate email from Maddie with specific details related to your absence(s).
PTA Treasurer Needed!
The PTA is in need of a treasurer for the 2022-2023 school year! Please contact natalie.molidor@foxlake114.org if you are interested or have any questions.
Insurance Open EnrollmentOur annual open enrollment for the 2022-23 school year will begin on May 2, 2022 and run through May 20, 2022. Benefits will be effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. All open enrollment changes/updates will be handled electronically. Employees returning for the 2022-23 school year MUST complete the enrollment process online, even if coverage will be waived.
During open enrollment you can enroll, waive coverage, add family members or make necessary changes. It's also a great time to review beneficiary, address and other personal information for accuracy.
Note: You must re-enroll into your Flexible Spending Plan, if you would like to continue the plan.
Dental/Vision Coverage:
Employees are no longer required to have Dental/Vision Insurance through the district. If you do not use our Dental and/or Vision insurance plan, feel free to waive coverage.
Please reach out to Maddie Mercado with any questions or concerns.
Summer School 2022!
WE STILL NEED PARAPROFESSIONALS!!!!!!
Pay rates:
Certified staff--$52/hour (this pay rate uses the end of our ESSR funds, and the rate is higher than other elementary districts in our area)
Support staff--hourly rate + $75 weekly bonus for each week with perfect attendance
Dates for Programs
At Lotus due to Stanton HVAC construction
Mondays-Thursdays, 8:00-11:00AM (7:00AM-8:00AM OR 11:00AM-12:00PM paid plan time for classroom teachers)
Current K-7 students:
6 Weeks:
June 6
June 13
June 20
June 27
July 11
July 18
PreK Plans
2 week Preschool Camp-any current prek students invited
June 6th-9th, June 13th-16th
4 week Transition Program for Kinder-only Kinder age (invite new Kinders from registration if room)
July 11th- Aug 5th (new dates)
COVID is still real, everyone! We have multiple staff out with COVID right now. Please remember to:
1. Keep your distance.
2. Stay home when you are sick.
3. Wear a mask if symptomatic or returning from illness.
4. Wash your hands regularly.
Current Local COVID Data
Current D114 Daily Data
5/6/22
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 | 315.71 |
7 Day Average Test Positivity Rate | Less than 5% | 5.0%-7.9% | 8.0%-9.9% | Greater than 10% | 7.12% |
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 | 225.9
|
7 Day Average Test Positivity Rate | Less than 5% | 5.0%-7.9% | 8.0%-9.9% | Greater than 10% | No data found–will monitor |
The FINAL iReady diagnostic and Reading MAP benchmark windows are open!s
A few things to keep in mind about iReady...
Connect with case managers and ELL specialists to ensure students with IEPs and 504s have their accommodations in place prior to beginning the diagnostic
You do not need to proctor this assessment because the system will do it for you when students log on
Students will NOT have access to their iReady paths until they complete the diagnostic
Reach out to your Instructional Coach if you need anything!!!
No iReady data this week due to diagnostic testing!
-Formative Assessment (updated bi-weekly)
Video
Graphic Organizer
-Relationships Matter:
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (also known as Asian Pacific American
Heritage Month) is held in May each year. It’s a time to celebrate and learn about the vast
contributions that people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage have made to America. The
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month theme this year is “Advancing Leaders
Through Purpose-Driven Service.
“A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller
This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your
Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of
diversity.”
VIDEO
-Community Builder:
Race in Place:
1.When reviewing material, have the
students stand up & run in place by
their desks.
2. On the teacher’s signal, student
stops running in place, listens to
question & writes down the answer.
3. REPEAT
-Silly Cheer/Sport
We hope all Mothers, current and future, had an amazing Mother’s Day this weekend!
Member Engagement & Education Opportunity: There will be four (4) virtual learning sessions with NEAMB’s Sandy Hupp on May 9, 10, 18 and 19 to introduce members and prospective members to NEA Member Benefits. Attendees will get acquainted with the [neamb.com]neamb.com site and learn about NEA’s Early Enrollment option for first-time enrollees and returning members. Each session will begin at 6pm CST and will use the same virtual meeting link each time – Join Zoom Meeting. Feel free to check out this flyer.
PD Opportunities
You are invited to participate in a web-based Mental Health First Aid training hosted by Entry Point, the Coordinated Entry (CE) System for suburban Cook County’s homeless services continuum of care (CoC). This internationally renowned training curriculum covers:
- How to recognize when someone might be developing a mental health disorder or experiencing a mental health crisis
- How to intervene in a helpful and productive way
- Information on Depression, Anxiety, Substance use and Psychosis
- How to assess and respond to common crises, including suicidal thinking, panic attack, and severe reaction to a traumatic event.
- Colorful and polished booklets, videos and other resources make this web-based training engaging and informative, and you will come out with greater knowledge and skills to support people in mental health difficulties or crises. Please view the flier for more information about dates and how to register.
FREE Summer Book Studies hosted by Resilient Southern Illinois!
· June 1-30, 2022 – Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom. This book study will be asynchronous and will consist of 8 assignments. Registrants will be invited to join a communication platform called Basecamp to participate in the book study. More information and a schedule of assignments can be found here.
· July 5-26, 2022 –Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics. This book study will be asynchronous and will consist of 6 assignments. Registrants will be invited to join a communication platform called Basecamp to participate in the book study. More information and a schedule of assignments can be found here.
Lotus
End of year dates!May 18, - last day to purchase in the PBIS Store.
May 20th, - winners announced for 3rd Trimester Raffle 6 winners of the Pokemon Bundle.
May 20th, - Staff winners & classroom monthly winners announced
MAY 26 - FIELD DAY
Please join us Virtually for May's PTA Meeting
This is the last meeting until the next school year.
*You will learn updates, upcoming events, and more.
When: Thursday, May 12th, 2022
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Virtually
Click the link below to be admitted into the meeting. (*you will need a Gmail account)
May 14, 2022--Bike Rodeo from 10 am to Noon at Lakefront Park, sponsored by the Fox Lake Police Department
May 17--Board of Education meeting at Lotus at 7:00 PM or on Meet
May 26--8th grade promotion ceremony at Grant High School
May 27--LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!! Early Release schedule!
Have a great week! 💓
Heather
