Monday, September 4, 2023

Not Sure What Day It Is...Monday/Tuesday Morning Memo 9/5/23

       

 



I would like to give a big shout out to the first grade team for being so helpful while

I have been subbing for Groot. They have been nothing short of amazing, and always

checking in on me to see if I need anything!

and

Also would love to give Ms. Groot a big shout out for being so prepared while she's out,

it has made subbing in her classroom a lot smoother!

-From Adisyn Illg (Permanent Sub at Lotus)


A Big THANK YOU to Kelly and Teri for their extra time and help in making sure I

was set up to make the day successful for our kiddos!  Mollie, your plans were perfect!

Thanks again to the 3rd Grade team!

and

Big THANKS to Cary Scarpino and Kendra Logar for going above and beyond in being helpful!  I so appreciated your help in getting the slides up and running on the promethean board, making sure I had the latest and greatest bus listing, and checking in to make sure things were going well when I was filling in for Ms. Groot.  

Thanks again! 

-From Gayle McManamon (Art Teacher at Lotus)



Scott Donovan for starting a 2x10 with a new 6th grader.

and

Dayja Wydzierzecki for working with a student that wasn't actively engaging during

class.

and

Katy Gardner our first ever Tuesday Trivia CB WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!

and

Kim Mack for sharing great resources on caring for students of trauma.  You've really

charged my battery!!

and

Jill Becmer for picking up the Day of Service ball and running with it!

and

Chris Carvell for trying a new strategy in the cafeteria.

and

Meghan Reimers and Carmen Carbajal for visiting with the family of a struggling

student.

and

Karen Skorup for going to see Gosha’s football game this weekend. She reported he

had an interception and a great return after the catch!!


Man, I love working at this place🐺💪!

-From Jeff Sefcik (Principal at Stanton)


To Russ for getting the gunk off our whiteboard and the new carpet.

-From Colleen Robinson and Sherry Tietjen (Dynamic Duo in Lotus ILP-A)


Kudos to Gayle for jumping right in when she joined the 3rd grade team for a day. Even

playing basketball with the new student at recess! You rock! 

and

Kudos to Joe, Joan and Erica for providing valuable information on a student right away. 

and Kudos to Natalie U. for reading to our classroom and making us all laugh our butts off.

-From Kelly Roland (Third grade Teacher)


To Mary Foersterling for guest starring in Friday with Friz with NO warning at all

To Molly Monk for the ongoing “it’s not fall yet” battle. 😂

Oner Medrano for the basketball clinic…you continue to make such amazing

connections with kids. 

To Bus and van drivers for your patience and partnership in launching routes for the year.

To the PreK team for this fun picture! A team that has pizza together ROCKS together!!!

-From Heather



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






THANK YOU for making the Personal Greeting at the Door a habit!!!! Here's more WHY for making it happen when learners enter a space...



 
D114 DAY OF SERVICE 2023

The Day of Service is coming up on September 22! Please see below for key info, and here's a link to donate to share with friends and family!!!!


THANK YOU for all you are doing to make the Day of Service happen!!!!


LOTUS LIBRARY RE-DEDICATION...please join us!!!!






A few friendly reminders: 


You can use your membership for savings and discounts on a variety of different things! go to https://www.neamb.com/  and set up an account if you don't already have one!


We would love to see you (in person or virtually) at the next school board meeting on September 19 @ 7:00 PM. We will be rededicating the Lotus Library, so the meeting will take place there.


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to any union board member!


Have a wonderful week!




  




What is PTA? 
PTA provides multiple services and activities that enhance  YOUR child’s education, such as: -Book Fairs -Book Buddies  -Ice Cream Socials   -Family Events  -Day of Service -Assemblies  -Teacher Money   -Santa’s Breakfast -8th Grade Activities and more!!   

PTA gives YOU a more direct voice in what happens at school and community.

 PTA is ALL about VOLUNTEERS who do what they can, when they can. There are many possibilities for parent & teacher volunteers, and WE cannot have a successful 2023-2024  school year without YOUR help! 

Sign up to become a Member today. 

If you have any questions come to our first meeting or email us at pta@foxlake114.org.

Stay Informed: 
We have monthly meetings, on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.
First Meeting: 
Thursday, September 14th, 2023
Where: Lotus Elementary School- Library
Time: 6:30 pm







Thursday, September 7: Curriculum Night at Stanton 6:00-7:00

Thursday, September 14: PTA meeting at Lotus 6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 19: Lotus Library Rededication (6:30 PM) and D114 Board of Education Meeting (7:00 PM)

Friday, September 29: Fall Picture Day at Lotus








  


Click here to watch this week's Friday with Friz video. I had a blast with PreK!
Kindergarten...headed your way this week! 💓


  

(OR FUNNY STUFF WE HEARD LAST WEEK!)

My husband brought me lunch one day last week and as we were passing a line of first graders, one of the students asked me, "Is that your dad?" Of course, this is a funny comment, but what is funnier is that it wasn't the first time a first grader has asked him this question! Needless to say, my husband isn't bringing me lunch anymore.
-Shared by Joan Kantenwein (Reading Specialist at Lotus)

I thought you would appreciate this giggle. I had them write their UFLI words in their planner

and one kiddo wrote the wrong letter on number 4. We fixed that problem real quick 🤣


(You have to look closely...)

-Shared by Emily Reczek (2nd grade Teacher)



Please email me to share your funny stories, moments, and quotes (from kids or adults) so I can include them!!! (Ask permission first, please!) 




Thank you, Ellie Seyfert (Social Worker at Lotus) for this share!!!! 

Please feel free to share quotes and images that strike you...I'd love to see and share them! 


Make it a great 4 day week!!!!
-Heather 💝