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!!!!
I'll send out the September raffle winners on Tuesday...have had a couple things on my mind! 😉
Paste the URL below into your browser:
For Primary, use: https://www.edtomorrow.
For Secondary, use: https://www.edtomorrow.
October Focus--Balance Routines
This Week's Wellness Invitation: Track Verbal Communications
Track your verbal communications. Do your words reflect negativity, such as in the form of blaming, judging, or overgeneralizing ("all of my students don't care")? Do your words reflect positivity, such as listening to others, celebrating their ideas, and respectfully talking about students?
Chris Carvell for sharing a great idea on connecting with a student that is struggling with attendance. #Belonging
Natalie Molidor for leading the ELA data presentation during our mini lesson.
Collette DeOliveira for welcoming our students with a wonderful smile and calm good morning every day!
Leah Falster for doing excellent work compiling our GC survey results on our trauma training and presenting and leading during our GC meeting last week.
-Jeff Sefcik-Principal at Stanton
Sending a shout-out to Kent for escorting me out of the building to make sure I got safely to my car when leaving late one evening.
Thank you so much Gina for doing a bunch of laminating and small cutting for me. I really appreciate it.
-Amanda Lorenz--Interventionist at Lotus
Thanks so much to Adam for being so patient with me and assisting me in finding a Google document that I could not find in my drive and desperately needed.
Thank you to Cathy J. and Meghan for all of their collaboration leading up to and during a tricky meeting with a parent.
I can't thank Stephanie Silverman enough for coming to my rescue and assisting me with a student having a tantrum.
A huge thanks to Erica, Amanda, and all the others on the PST team who made such a thorough slideshow for one of our students. I love all the data and graphs!
Thank you to the ECSE team who are all so patient and kind with me as I learn all of the nuances of our students.
Thank you to the Pre-K assessment team as we have navigated some very difficult assessments the past two weeks. I appreciate your flexibility, brainstorming, ability to shift, and collaboration on these complicated cases.
-Kim Rauchfuss--School Psychologist for the District
Thank you to Katie Jalove Filippelli for leading our math data walk and letting the teams leave with action steps.
Thank you to Candace, Connor, Hunter, and Jack for implementing intervention. You are amazing!
Thank you to Jillian, Liz, and Betty for having the Culver’s experience with our students!
Thank you to Dan and Kaitlyn for coaching soccer. Thank you to Jill and Leah for coaching volleyball. Thank you to Matt and Laura for coaching cross country. Our students are lucky to have you.
-Rachelle Peters--Assistant Principal at Stanton
Thanks to...
Norm Fischer for always going above and beyond and beyond some more for everyone and everything at Stanton. YOU are truly appreciated!
To the entire facilities team for an amazing amount of projects getting done on Friday!
EVERYONE who cheered Natalie, Kelly, and me on in the Marathon. Your support means more than you will ever know!
And to my SOLE sisters, Natalie and Kelly---couldn't have done this crazy journey without you two. AMAZING!!!!! Thank you for the inspiration and always being voices telling me that I could do this. Bucket list item for SURE!
To everyone who helped make the Wellness Screening event a success!!!
To Sue Pinkawa for putting together the staff and student spirit wear shops!!!
From Heather 🧡💛🖤
Please send me your kudos for colleagues each week! I'll happily post them in this section!
How do SEL targets and Engagement Tasks go together?
Well, the SEL targets for the day can be exactly what you expect to see when kids are engaging in the task!
If clear is kind, let's be super clear about expected behaviors connected to tasks!!! This will help kids know what you're looking for!
WELCOME BACK, EMILY RECZEK!
We're so glad you're back and hope your time at home getting to be a full time mom was wonderful. And thank you to Sarah Gallivan for filling in for Emily!!!! 💗
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!
Who's ready for some fall fun?!
Our next meeting is TODAY, October 14th at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held exclusively online on Google Meets! Please join us to hear about all the cool stuff we've got planned and share your input.
Our next EOTHO will be this Wednesday, October 16th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at McDonald's in Fox Lake! Come see your favorite teachers serving up hamburgers, chicken nuggets, fries, and more. We hope to see LOTS of families there! Be sure to bring cash for tips and apple pies, all cash will be donated directly back to the PTA!
The Lotus Fall Bookfair will run from 10/18 to 10/25. We're in great need of volunteers to run the bookfair. Sign up to volunteer for a shift here: Lotus Fall 2024 Book Fair Sign Up
Family Fall Into Reading will be at Lotus on 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@foxlake114.
Stanton's Halloween Dance will be on 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!
We're also looking for nominations for our next PTA Secretary! Please email us at pta@foxlake114.org if you're interested or would like to know more!
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!
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--TBD
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
BOE meeting--October 15 at Lotus or via Meets at 7PM
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
Newest info added at the top...not organized by date!
2024-25 Early Release Plans--DRAFT--work in progress
Heather 🧡
