Monday Morning Memo: Monday Morning Memo 9/25/23

I want to give a kudos to whoever added some fun filled baskets in the staff bathrooms upstairs :) I’ve been

slacking with the soap lately and I know the mystery is getting people talking :P Thank you mystery Easter

bunny :)

-From Mollie Herchenbach (3rd Grade teacher)

Mark Perlman and Michele Burgess for being timers at the CC Meet on a rainy Tuesday afternoon.

and

Dr. Schuenemann and Mr. Lomas for being recognized this week for all the great things they did for the students

and staff at D114!

and

Jill Becmer for coordinating year 7 of our Day of Service project

and

Lynn Smolen for getting us dinner that we ate together in between the CC Meet and the B of Ed mtg!!

-From Jeff Sefcik (Principal at Stanton)

Huge thank you to Brittany Luther for being such a great teammate and always supporting our students! The

Dream Team is thankful for you!

and

Thank you to Nicole Brinkman and her flexibility with ILPB :)

-From Ashely Arff (ILP-B Teacher at Lotus)

Thank you to Mary Santi for never hesitating to jump in and help with everything without us even asking!

It is so appreciated!

-From The Second Grade Team

Kim V. for her time and help with setting up PBIS class groups. Wow, great timesaver!

and

Ms. CJ for always being quick to lend a hand.

and

Lisa H. and Misty for their support with a student who was physically acting out and Natalie for her quick

response.

and

Misty and Colleen for their above and beyond help during art time.

Thanks again,

-From Gayle McManamon (Art Teacher at Lotus)

Thank you so much to the entire pre-k and ECSE team for your support this past week while I was away for a

TEACCH conference. Your support for each other during my absence speaks volumes about the family bond we have as a team

and

Thank you to Allie for checking in with me through the week and sharing info about my ECSE littles. I am

beyond thankful for your support and excitement for this weeks learning opportunity!

And,

Adisyn, Kristine, Mia, Linda and Kate: A HUGE thank you for leading ECSE all week long!! I know our

classroom was in good hands with all of you I am so thankful that you had each other's support this week. One Team All In.

and,

Stephanie, Ellie, Fiona and Lisa: Thank you for checking in on me this past week and sharing info about my

classroom or situations that were important to know. I am forever grateful and so blessed to have such amazing

professional and personal relationships with all of you.

-From Erin Donovan (ECSE at Stanton)

Emily, Christine, Sherry, Mary and Gina- Thank you so much for your hard work with getting everything

together for Day of Service. It is truly a pleasure to work with all of you!

and

Erica Barraza: Thank you so much with all of your help getting my kids tested! It has been beyond helpful!

-From Maureen DeVoss (2nd Grade teacher)

Huge Congratulations to Jill Becmer for bringing the DAY OF SERVICE to District 114 and implementing it

year after year! I blasted out just one of the MANY heartwarming moments I experienced Friday. The PRACTICE of SERVICE is essential for kids. It changes them to practice giving, and then receiving the benefits. Kudos for us for giving our kids the opportunity!

-From Chris Brown (Paraprofessional at Lotus)

To everyone for an amazing Day of Service. A special note of gratitude to the amazing Jill Becmer at Stanton

who was the backbone of this year’s event. You’re the BEST, Jill!
-From Heather

Please send me your kudos for colleagues each week! I'll happily post them in this section!

I found this great article this week about how to scaffold learning for English Language Learners. I saw sooooo many helpful tips that can make the learning targets more accessible for ALL learners. Please check it out!

Staff Wellness Event

It's time for our annual Wellness Screening Event through NIHIP!

Empower Health Services will be at Stanton on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 6:30am - 10:30am. The event is available to ALL staff.

The wellness screenings will consist of three components:

The Screening package (see attached for more information)
Seasonal Flu Shot
Additional Test Options

Screening package and Flu Shots are available at NO COST to employees and spouses on any district health plan.

Additional test options are available and covered for all BCBS PPO members and on a self-pay basis for all BCBS HMO members.

Employees and spouses not on the district's insurance plan can also participate on a self-pay basis.

For those only interested in the Seasonal Flu Shot, you must register online and select the "Flu Only" option when creating an appointment . Flu Shots will only be provided to those with an appointment.

Registration is now open! Please follow these steps to sign up:

Visit the Empower Health website by clicking here
If you previously created an account, sign in under "Welcome Back!"
New Participants: Complete "New User" fields and enter
client code: foxlakedist114EHS

Feel free to reach out to Maddie Mercado with any questions.

Medicaid Billing

You know who you are...please be sure to document your billable hours. This generates a TON of funding for our Special Education programming!

Lotus Bookfair

Friday, September 29th-Thursday October 5th

* This takes place during your child's school day. Your child will preview the fair one day, make a wish list, and go back another day to purchase.

VOLUNTEERS: We are still looking for a few parent volunteers who would like to help. Please email Katelyn at pta@foxlake114.org if you are interested.

October PTA Meeting

Thursday, October 12th, 6:00 pm (NEW TIME!) @ Lotus Library

* We will be reviewing our budget for the year!

Stanton Halloween Dance

Friday, October 27th 7:00-8:30

Costume Contest

Volunteers: We are looking for some staff to help chaperone the dance. If you are interested, email Victoria at pta@foxlake114.org.

Get Ready for our Union Articulation!

EAFL members will meet at Stanton for a 2:00 meeting of our entire association! We will be discussing important information and have an opportunity to discuss your questions and concerns…plus we will have some tasty treats!

*Please do not arrive at Stanton before 1:45 if you are traveling to allow for a smooth dismissal.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our EAFL spirit day last week! It was awesome to see everyone in their gear. We’ll do it again next month on our board meeting day!

Wednesday, September 27--EAFL Articulation Meeting

Friday, September 29: Fall Picture Day at Lotus

Friday, October 6--Institute Day

Monday, October 9--Columbus Day--NO SCHOOL

2023-24 Certified Staff Evaluation Documents

2023-24 D114 Calendar

Business Office Shared Drive

Second Step Pacing Guide 23-24

It was a crazy busy week, so I'll catch up with First Grade this week!!!!!

(OR GREAT STUFF WE HEARD LAST WEEK!)

I was in the ILPA at Stanton on Monday. Jillian asked a student to “get started on his work” to which the student replied “But, but, it’s Monday!”
FELT. THAT.

Any guesses which 5th grader could’ve said this? Lol He’s one of the best

-Shared by Molly Monk, District BCBA