The October Wellness Challenge is linked here. Remember, you just need to do ONE thing each day! I cannot WAIT to see who all takes on this challenge!!!!
Paste the URL below into your browser:
For Primary, use: https://www.edtomorrow.
For Secondary, use: https://www.edtomorrow.
See below for a (hard to do...at least for me) strategy!!!
October Focus--Balance Routines
This Week's Wellness Invitation: Eliminate Inputs and Noise--THIS IS A HARD ONE!
Make time to eliminate all inputs and noise (including technology!!!) from your daily life and sit in solitude and silence for 15 minutes each day. Be intentional about making time for this by marking it on your calendar.
Kudos to Liz P. for all her help preparing for the upcoming sewing unit for the Life Hacks Exploratory over at Stanton. Cannot thank you enough for getting all the materials together-even raiding your grandma's closet. The students are super excited and I look forward to admiring their creations with you!
Shout out to Mr. Mark for being awesome. Your energy and positive attitude are contagious and it's always a joy having you join class!
Jackie M. thank you for supporting students in such a caring and kind way!
To Mr. Desmond and Mr. Fischer at Stanton, thank you for being so friendly, welcoming and helpful. It really does make a difference.
-Amber Raymond--Life Hacks Teacher at Stanton
Kudos to Jack Resnick, who's always hopping in and helping Norm bring in the parking lot signs at the end of the day.
--Michele Burgess--Administrative Assistant at Stanton
Katy Gardner and Cathy Jawnyj for making me take care of myself when I was sick this week because I have a hard time taking off from work.
-Dayja Wydzierzecki--6th Grade ELA Teacher
Thank Ellie for taking the time out of your day to help me with excel! You are pretty amazing!
Shout out to my most wonderful teaching assistants Courtney, Misty, and Colleen. You have no idea how big of a difference you make! You are truly special to me and I'm so thankful to work along side you each day!
Thank you to Ms. Gina for making our class copies :) It helps so much!
-Ashley Arff--Special Education Teacher at Lotus
Special thanks to my 2nd-grade team for offering so much support to Sarah while I was gone, being very helpful and patient with me as I get into the swing of things, and graciously offering to walk my class for me so I can have more time to pump. Couldn't do it without you!
-Emily Reczek--2nd Grade Teacher
To Eddie and Matt, thanks for helping out Friday afternoon. You always step in to help without even asking. We greatly appreciate all you do for us everyday! .
-Kim VanHoorelbeke--Library Paraprofessional at Lotus
Thank you Mike for helping me with a computer situation and for being so flexible!
Thank you Colleen for fitting me into your schedule even when you were following someone else’s! And thank you for seamlessly walking into whatever we’re doing!
Thank you Don for fixing my door! I finally have a door that stays open on its own!
Thank you Allie Mixon for being so patient with one of my sick little ones.
Thank you to the Kinder team for always making me laugh and always being willing to go above and beyond for our students.
Thank you Adi, Cheryl and Mary for cutting out and laminating our letter cards!
-Sami Lear--Kindergarten Teacher
I would like to say thank you to Karen Lobodzinski, Niccole Culbertson, Chris Carvell, Jack Resnick, Connor Macko, Betty Cwiak, Karen Brnot, and Mark Perlman (I know I'm missing many) for all helping kids, staff and our school in some little way that added up for bigger results this week. Thank you all for kind words, actions, and help you freely give each and every day, I appreciate all you do.
-Bryan Bailey--PLTW Teacher at Stanton
Thank You, Cheryl Schuck for your continued concern and support!!! Appreciated more than words can express!!!!
Thank You, Sue Pinkawa for offering to make me a cup of tea, when she heard I wasn't feeling well. Your consideration speaks volumes to your demeanor!!
Thank You, Chris Brown, for always checking in on me, and for your continued support!!!
Thank You, Allie Mixon and Natalie Udstuen, for your continued support of the students.
-Jackie Gorden-Platek--Special Education Teacher at Lotus
Kudos to Tracy: She is a wealth of knowledge assisting me when I occasionally take home the Midday PreK students like I did Thursday. She knows all the kids and more importantly all the people authorized to collect them from the bus. As we approach stops; she says that is Mom, sitter, or Cousin Goober who is approved. So gentle with the students and gets them laughing without losing their respect.
-Erik Linquist--Bus Driver
Thank you to Fiona, Sharon and Matt for assisting with a slippery situation. I appreciate your hearts and your concern to make sure our little ones are always safe in every environment.
Thank you to Fiona, Kim R, Monica, Mandi, Lumi and Mary in the ECSE classroom for assisting with the fire drill on Friday. You all jumped in where needed and supported our ECSE students in whatever capacity they needed. You are incredibly valuable, and I am so appreciative of you all!
Thank you to my fabulous class aides, Mary, Lumi, Mandi and Monica. You have been pulled in numerous directions all week long. I am so thankful for your input and feedback as we continue to adapt and grow. I love coming to work every day because your love for learning how to educate our little ones is awe inspiring. Our students are thriving because of you!
Thank you to Adisyn for subbing in my room when I had to step out. My students were in safe hands with you, and I know that they love to see you visit. Thank you for supporting staff and students as they ended the school day, we all appreciate you so much!
Thank you Sarah for coming in to learn about the ECSE classroom. I know our students will love to visit with you in the future, and they were excited to see a new face. Your professionalism, kindness and positive attitude is just what Lotus needs. Thank you for being you!
Thank you to Pam, Hailey and Kristine for borrowing the ECSE class your wagon for the fire drill. We greatly appreciate your flexibility so that we could have our learners participate in a safe, comfortable setting. You all have HUGE HEARTS, and I am so thankful for your generosity.
-Erin Donovan--ECSE Teacher at Lotus
Thank you to everyone who participated in McTeacher Night! I know everyone gives in their own ways all year long, so thanks to everyone who made time for this event!
Thanks to Jillian Rejczyk and students for getting the Culver's Store up and running for Stanton Staff. The kids learn life skills...and the adults can get a Culver's custard! That's a WIN-WIN for sure!
From Heather 🧡💛🖤
Please send me your kudos for colleagues each week! I'll happily post them in this section!
Here's a new CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING strategy...
Veterans Day Reminders
Board Resignation
We've received Liz Curatolo's resignation from the Board. Given this, we need to publicize the vacancy, interview those interested in serving, and appoint to fill her position. Here is information that will go out to families, will be posted on the website, and will be published in the Daily Herald....
On October 14, 2024, the D114 Board of Education was notified of a member’s resignation, creating a vacancy on the Fox Lake Grade School District 114 Board of Education. Residents of Fox Lake District 114 who are interested in applying for the vacancy are requested to submit a letter/email of interest by noon on Friday, November 8, 2024 to:
Email:
heather.friziellie@foxlake114.org
Mail/Drop Off:
D114 Board of Education
℅ Heather Friziellie, Superintendent
Candidates must, on the date of their appointment, be citizens of the United States of America, 18 years of age or over, residents of the State of Illinois and the school district for at least one year immediately preceding their appointment, and registered voters.
Letters of interest should include a brief biographical background as well as work experience. The candidate will be seated at an upcoming Board meeting.
For further information please contact:
Heather Friziellie
Superintendent of Schools
847-973-4028
heather.friziellie@foxlake114.org
Any Santas Out There???
The PTA is looking for someone to play Santa at the Breakfast on December December 7th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. They have two Santa suits, so the time can be split up. If you're willing to volunteer, please let me know!!!!
SPIRIT WEAR!!!!
You have the opportunity to order spiritwear for Lotus, Stanton and District. There are two stores that you can shop from. One is for staff only and there is a store that the students and parents can order from. You are welcome to order from whichever you like. All orders are due by October 31st with delivery mid-November. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Here are the two links to the stores:
Know Anyone Who...
If you know anyone who would be interested in being a Van Driver, Sub Van Driver, or Bus Driver, please have them reach out! We can TRAIN bus drivers ourselves if they don't have a CDL, and van drivers don't need the CDL!!!
IF YOU TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID...UPDATED INFO!!! (9/3/24)
Please:
1. Email or text (847-309-3921) Heather to let her know.
2. In the communication, include proof of a positive test.
You are expected to return to work as soon as you meet the following criteria:
• Be free of fever for at least 24 hours (without medication)
• Be free of vomiting and or diarrhea for at least 24 hours.
You are STRONGLY encouraged to wear a mask upon your return to prevent the spread of illness to others. Please alert me as to your date of return.
Any days out are sick days. If you are out more than 3 days--as with any illness--a physician's note is required.
Masks are available in the office for all staff who wish to wear one.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Happy Monday District 114!
Thank you to all the families who came out to McDonald's and to all our AMAZING teacher volunteers for our last EOTHO event last week! We had a blast and raised over $1000! Way to go District 114!!! Our next EOTHO will be at Chipotle in Lakemoor on Tuesday, November 12th from 5pm to 9pm. We hope to see you there!!
Who's ready for some new good reads?? The Lotus Fall Bookfair is this week! We still have a few shifts that need volunteers to run the bookfair. Sign up to volunteer for a shift here: Lotus Fall 2024 Book Fair Sign Up
Family Reading Night is this Wednesday, October 23rd from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Lotus. Come join us for a camp-themed night of fun and reading! Email Kim VanHoorelbeke at kim.vanhoorelbeke@
Stanton's Halloween Dance is this Friday, October 25th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
- $3 admission, $2 with a canned food donation
- Admission includes 1 slice of pizza, 1 stick of cotton candy, lemonade, and popcorn!
- Pop and candy will be available for purchase
Teacher Conference Dinners will be held on Monday, November 25th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We're looking for parents who are interested in helping coordinate. Sign up here!
Santa's Breakfast will be here before we know it! We're looking for parents, teachers, and staff who are looking to get more involved to help us plan this year's Santa's Breakfast. Sign up here!
During Santa's Breakfast, we'll be running our Holiday Market. If you or someone you know is interested in securing a spot, please email us at pta@foxlake114.org so we can get an application sent your way!!
Join our Facebook group to see the meeting highlights, and while you're at it, join the PTA here! Membership dues are only $6 for the whole year!
Our next meeting is Monday, November 11th at 6:00 pm in the Lotus Library. Can't make it in person? Join us on Google Meets! Come hear about all the cool stuff we've got planned and share your input.
YOUR PTA Board
Key 2024-25 Dates
October 21-25 Book Fair
Family Fall Into Reading at Lotus 4:00-6:00
October 23
Santa's Breakfast and Stanton Book Fair--December 7th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
February 22
Family Fun Fair (Lotus)
April 22
Day of Service
We'll be forming a committee of parents and staff to plan this event for the SPRING of 2025
May 2
Rocket Launch (Stanton)
Possible Star Wars Theme
Rain date May 9
*Don't forget about your NEA no cost benefits! To check them out, you should go to Deals and Discounts: www.neamb.com/start
*Additional benefits and deals can be found at ieanea.org
Region 49 has it in their budget for people from local schools to go to a variety of different conferences and professional development opportunities. If you choose to attend, please contact Kendra Logar and save your receipts for any expenses regarding the event. You can get reimbursed up to a certain amount specified by the region depending on the event. There are tons of opportunities coming up!
EMELT November 4-6 (Springfield, IL)
Virtual ESP Empowerment Roundtable Nov. 18 | 6:30 p.m.
GPA Mini-Convention February 25th-26th (Springfield, IL)
Nominations will be sent out on Oct. 16th.
For more information please reach out to Kendra Logar
Lotus Fall into Reading--October 23, 2024
Day of the Dead Celebration--Sponsored by the D114 BPAC
When - October 26, 2024 from 10:00AM-1:00PM
Where - Stanton School
November 11--Veterans Day--SCHOOL IN SESSION!
Newest info added at the top...not organized by date!
2024-25 Early Release Plans--DRAFT--work in progress
A few weeks ago during power goal reading, I had a lot of students a shouting questions across the class. We had just changed books and a lot of them were unsure of the pattern because we hadn’t learned any words yet.
After the 6th time of being interrupted, I stopped the class and modeled asking a friend your question first while they wait for me to be done helping another student.
We go back to work and one of my boys IMMEDIATELY shouts my name across the classroom. I remind him to ask his question to the person next to him. Two seconds later said student is running out the door! I stop him and ask him where he’s going and he says “I asked my question to the girl next to me and she said I can get a drink!”
I look over at that girl and her serious voice she says “Yes, but only a drink.”
He’s very literal and did not understand why I wouldn’t leave the classroom so I just let him get a drink from the water fountain.
(Also, we’d had the water signal in place for WEEKS at this point. 
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Heather 🧡
