Sunday, October 15, 2023

Monday Morning Memo 10/16/23

         





Karen Brnot and Liz Andersen for nailing the Friz 5 during our walk through this week. I observed students that were truly connected and engaged in their learning!

and

Katie Jalove-Filippelli and the 5th grade team for a high level collaborative meeting focused on math and their learning from the institute day!

And

Niccole Culbertson for nailing all 5 of the Friz 5 during this week’s walk through. Even tied her PGD into her learning target!!

and

To Coach Olson and Coach Goorsky for molding and coaching great sportsman on our soccer team. 
and
Tim Yoder, Katy Gardner, Michele Burgess, Cassie Curtis, Niccole Culbertson, Karen Brnot and Liz Andersen for proudly representing Stanton School at the Fox Lake Rotary / Lions Club Trivia Night. 
and

To Coach Falster and Coach Becmer on another great season. 8th Grade brought home the hardware again🦊💪!!




-From Jeff Sefcik (Principal at Stanton)


Thank you Amanda Lorenz for taking the initiative to improve the Kindergarten CICO sheets to make them more manageable for those kiddos!

and

Thank you Nicole Brinkman for promptly making Work for Boards to help our kiddos!

-From Emily Reczek (2nd grade Teacher)


Thank you Mike and David for finishing the Tardy Kiosk and the lunch cards printer project. I appreciate you very much!

-From Georgette Franco (Food Services Coordinator)


Huge Thank you to Teri and Kelly for helping me with Mollie's lessons. Even in a minute's time. You were so gracious and kind. :) 
and
Thank you Mary Honea for all your help in Mollie's room and for subbing at the end of day Friday so I can get my club ready!! 
and
Mollie, hope you enjoyed your special day and didn't have any worries. Your kids were great and enjoyed my time with them. :) 
and
Thank you Georgette for your extensive spreadsheets and information regarding Santa's Breakfast. Your knowledge and thorough information really helps the PTA with planning such an extraordinary event. We appreciate you.  
and
Thank you Erin Connolly Jordt for jumping in and riding with me to take home a student in an emergency bind Friday. I appreciate you. 
and
Thank you Matt and Natalie for answering your phones outside of your school hours to help with said student. :) Very much appreciated and know if something ever comes up, I can count on you. 
-From Victoria Miller (STEM Teacher at Lotus)



Thank you to whoever left the Take 5 bar outside my office door. YUM!!!!!

and

To Russ for coming to Lotus on Saturday to let a technician in to attempt to stop the leaks while we're mix fix on the roof!

and

To Jill, Leah, and the 8th G Volleyball team for winning conference!!!!

and

To the Stanton Trivia Night team for representing D114 for a great cause!




-From Heather 💓




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





Here's a quick scaffolding strategy...













Parent/Teacher Conferences
Clear info for Fall Conferences this year is coming soon!!! 


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!





A lot is taking place over the next month and half! Mark those calendars, folks! :) 

Stanton Halloween Dance
Friday, October 27th 7:00-8:30
Costume Contest 
$3 door entry, $2 if you bring a canned good. 
Door price includes, Pizza and a drink.
*Candy and sodas will be available for an extra charge. 

Culver's Eat Out 2 Help Out Event
 Fox Lake Culver's
Tuesday, November 7th,  5-8pm
Come to Culver's and Mention D114 PTA Event for 10% of all purchases go back to the PTA, that go towards the school and kids. *You may even see your teacher serving you!! :)  
Drive Thru, Carry Out, or Dine In. 

November PTA Meeting
Thursday, Nov 9th at 6:00 pm at Lotus Library
*NEW* Each month when you attend a PTA meeting, your name will be put in a raffle to win a $10 Gift Card!! 

Parent Teacher Conference Dinners
Monday, Nov 20th-  Needed by 4pm
*Looking for donations from parents for dessert and drinks. *Can be homemade. Will need gluten free and/or dairy free options as well. 
If you are interested in donating, please contact Crystal at pta@foxlake114.org for more information.

Stanton Book Fair
Monday, Nov 27th-Saturday, Dec 2nd
Before school and during lunch periods on the stage.
*We are looking for parent volunteers. If you can help, please contact Katelyn or Sylvia at pta@foxlake114.org

Santa's Breakfast & Holiday Market
Saturday, December 2nd, 8am-12pm
*More Info Coming Soon!*






Don't forget your IEA/NEA membership has its perks!  Don't forget to check out the Deals and Discounts page on the IEA website.

October 17 will be our next EAFL Spirit Day!  Join us in wearing your EAFL shirt and then jump into or onto the Board of Education meeting to stay informed.  The Board meeting will be at Lotus School starting at 7 PM.  If you would prefer to log on from home, please follow the Google Meet link: Meeting ID:  meet.google.com/xat-hhyy-rji

October 24-26, Steve Podgorski (our IEA financial planner) will be holding online initial meetings for those with questions about financial planning topics.  Please use the link below to sign up for a time. 

Opportunities that might be of interest: 

NEA’s 2024 Friend of Education Award: Nominations are being accepted through Jan. 2. Here is the nomination packet and the nomination form.










Second Grade---you're up next!!!!


  

(OR GREAT STUFF WE HEARD LAST WEEK!)


I was taking Otis outside to use the bathroom and while walking through the hallway a student stopped and asked me what my dog's name was.  I told her, "Otis."  She said, "That is a funny name."  I asked her why she thought it was a funny name and she said, "He has the same name as our school (Lotus)!"


Thank you, Kim Rauchfuss, for this share!!!!




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








Have a really wonderful week!!!!
-Heather 💝