Monday Morning Memo 5/17/21

 

Thank you Eddie for helping us with the deliveries when they show up so late!! Moving all those boxes for me and arranging the fridge. I appreciate all your daily hard work, and extra help when needed. You Rock!

-From Georgette Franco

Thank you to Cathy Jawnyj for all your work to get kids registered for Camp Curiosity!!!

and

Thank you to Erica Barraza and Amanda Lorenz for creating these amazing videos for Camp Curiosity:

Link to commercial

Link to a published book from a second grader who went through this program

I will fill out your Oscar nominations ASAP! 

-Heather

To Mollie H--Thank you for adding more and more to your to do list to make our kiddos successful. You she found amazing learning opportunities to help fill the gaps and have stopped what you had planned to get a new addition ready to transition into our class. I don’t know what I would do without you!!! Thank you for support in and out of the classroom!! ♥️Sherry 

i-Ready

We BEAT our goal of 75% of our students completing 2+ lessons! 

We reached 77%!!! 

YES! YES! YES! Special treat coming soon!!!!!!! THANK YOU for helping our kids hit this goal!!!!

2021-22 Family Input Survey

We have over 200 families who have given their input! So far, only two say they plan to ask for

a medical waiver, and a handful say they are unsure. All others say they are coming back

in person in the fall!!!!

2021-22 Reporting Expectations

It is expected that all staff report on site next year. If you have a medical situation that may

require you to take a leave, please contact Maddie Mercado ASAP so she can let you know

what you'll need to do.

Summer PD Opportunities

Please click here to see the running list of TONS of professional development opportunities.

Two additions that are super exciting:

PLC at Work Institute--live stream (with all breakout sessions available)

August 2 and 3 (all day) and 4 (morning only)

At Lotus

ALL are invited!

Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies--onsite 2 day training

August 9 and 10 OR 10 and 11 (dates getting finalized this week)

ALL are invited!

Coursework Pre-Approval

Please remember that all coursework for reimbursement and/or lane changes must be pre-approved by me. If you are requesting reimbursement for a course, this approval MUST happen before July 1 for budgeting purposes. Please see the Business Office Share File for the forms you need, and reach out to Maddie with any questions. 

Vaccine Pod at Grant

Please click here to see our site for the Grant feeders districts’ free student vaccination pod. Remember, our D114 staff are WELCOME to vaccinate your 12+ children at this pod.

Vaccine Survey

Thank you to everyone who has logged data in this survey. Please KEEP THIS UPDATED. This means I'd ask you to complete the survey again when you have updated information. So, when you get shot #1 if you haven't yet, please complete the survey again. Same for getting shot #2. I'll clean that data--you just please keep it updated. 

THANKS!

 

Updated dashboard data 5/16/21:

Looking better and better every day! 😁

Coaching Corner: 

May is Asian-American and Pacific Heritage Month. Click here for some
resources to share with your students! 
Celebrate Memorial Day with some simple and thoughtful writing activities
from Teacher Vision:
We Remember You
Draw or print a picture of a red poppy. Underneath the poppy, write a
free verse poem that describes why we remember those who have died in wars and

conflicts.
Thank a Veteran
Write a letter to a veteran in order to thank them for their service. Be sure to include

all parts of a friendly letter.
Soldier Similes
In a writing journal, write at least 5 similes that use the following words to make

comparisons about a soldier: Brave, strong, smart, fast, and kind.

Lotus PBIS

*  PBIS 3rd Trimester Raffle will be drawn May 21st.  (2 winners)  Tickets can be purchased everyday in the PBIS Store.  PRIZE:  Spike-Ball Game Set.

* Image below for PBIS points given to students in the month of April.  Great job on bringing up the number  :) Please remember to keep giving those SAFETY POINTS,  they should be SKY HIGH. 

Matrix for remote behavior expectations

Matrix for in person behavior expectations

Discipline T-chart

Stanton

*Q4 Celebration - either Field Day or a PBIS Rotation -  is Tuesday, June 1. 

*5/19 is the LAST DAY the PBIS store will be open for purchases.

*Q4 Raffle is set for 5/27. Items are posted and students can purchase at any time up until 5/26!!!

*Let’s continue to finish out the year strong with giving out points for positive behavior!

COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES

Decision Making Tree for Post-Vaccine Symptoms

Safety Protocols

*If you have any COVID-10 like symptoms at all or are not feeling well, please DO NOT

come onsite UNLESS you have just gotten the vaccine (please see guidance above).

If coming onsite:

*You must continue to self-certify (updated with the new symptom guide) using Skyward.

*All staff must enter through the main entrance at each site.

*You must sign in using the sign in sheet, mark that you self-certified, and take and record your temperature. IF YOU HAVE A FEVER ABOVE 100.4 YOU ARE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY AND REACH OUT TO YOUR PRINCIPAL AND HEATHER.

*Once Sharon/Marc are onsite, they will review the sign in sheet and cross check with the

self-certification report. If anyone is NOT cleared or did NOT self-certify, they will meet with them to ensure they are safe to be onsite. If not, they'll refer that employee to Heather. 

*If you arrive after Sharon/Marc are onsite, please will report to the Health Office to check in so we know you have self-certified. Your temperature will also be taken and recorded. Employees will know to do this because, when Sharon/Marc arrive, they will pick up the sign

in log and put out a sign that says "Please come to the Health Office to check in". 

 

When you come onsite, you can work in your classroom/workspace.  Please feel free to use it as your own. I'd just ask that you work in that space as much as possible and not travel out much. You can,  of course you can use the bathroom, lounge, copiers, etc. as needed. Please do not congregate in the hallways or in other spaces. We simply want to keep you safe.

 

If you are alone in your workspace and the door is closed, you may remove your mask. If anyone enters that space, everyone in the space MUST wear a mask and stay 6 ft apart at all times. 

 

When you DO leave your room, I'd ask that you strictly follow the 4 W's to help keep yourself and others around you safe:

1. Wash your hands.

2. Wear your mask.

3. Watch your space.

4. Wait your turn.

If you are concerned that you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19 and

have been

or are scheduled to be onsite, please let your principal, and/or me know

immediately so we can partner with you for your safety and for the safety of others.

You can trust that we will keep all this information confidential, balancing staff privacy and

system safety needs. 

All staff MUST wear masks AT ALL TIMES

when onsite and in public spaces. 

If you are working in an office/classroom

with the door closed, you may remove your

mask. It must be worn when anyone enters

that space with you. 

 

• Professional Development Opportunities...You don't want to miss!

  
  

  The IEA is offering some WONDERFUL professional development opportunities this summer that you can participate in from the comfort of your own home!  Check out the Summer 2021 Professional Development Newsletter!  Earn clock hours with an online book study, courses and a variety of content specific opportunities.

  
  

  There are also these opportunities being offered: 

  
  

  Professional Development: BetterLesson Spring Virtual Learning Series – Leading and Learning Through Covid & Beyond: Bridge the Gap Between Now and the Not Yet.  Join coaches, educators, leaders, and experts as they share student-centered learning practices that will help you address your most pressing challenges as we begin to look past pandemic teaching and towards what's next. Sessions will focus on one of the five elements of student-centered learning: student engagement, instructional leadership, responsive and inclusive practices, flexible instructional models, and curriculum and academic content. See all the sessions and register now!

   

  Summer Leadership Academy (SLA)  July 19-22 and July 26-29:  We are happy to announce that the SLA registration is now open with over 70 session choices for members. Session offerings include training on equity, trauma responsiveness, restorative practices, communications, school finance, health insurance, organizing, and grievance to name a few. SLA will also contain additional sessions designed for local association presidents, association representatives, local treasurers, and those seeking a National Board Certification.  Many sessions at SLA will also provide PD clock hours to attendees.
  

   

  Training sessions will be held July 19-22 and July 26-29 with a limited number of attendees in each session to provide the best virtual training experience. In the event a session is full, most sessions will be recorded and made available after SLA is over. Take a moment to review the “Schedule At-A-Glance” document for the session choices.  Members can register now! Deadline to register is Friday, July 9!

  
  

  And....Don't forget to join us at the Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, May 18th to help honor some of our students.  We love seeing all the familiar faces and we know the kids do too!

Maureen DeVoss, President

Melissa Jakstas, Vice President for Certified Staff

Chris Brown, Vice President for Non-Certified Staff

Katy Gardner, Treasurer

Betty Cwiak, Secretary

Cathy Jawnyj, Region Representative

Michelle Serini, Stanton School Representative

Tiffany Tardio Weber, Lotus School Representative

SELF CARE STATION

SEL COMMITTEE HUB

TREAT YO SELF TO SELF CARE

I'm going to use the book 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by my friend Tina

Boogren to share weekly nuggets of self-care ideas for all of us.

Week 36: Summer Bucket List

Finishing this book study marks the end of the year (almost) and also the start of you putting

into practice what you've learned, what's worked for you, and healthy new habits! This list is

meant to be fun and give you something to look forward to. Set aside time each day to add to

your list. Then, when June 2 hits...do your best to cross as much off as possible!!!

This week's invitation: Start your summer bucket list!

Ongoing LCHD Call/Update Notes

Approved 2021-22 school year calendar

2020-21 Wednesday CTT Planning Calendar

SEL COMMITTEE HUB

D114 Virtual Toolbox

D114 Family Update

D114 Curriculum Resources

Link to D114 Business Office Share Folder

*check here for documents most frequently used/requested

Please let Heather know of suggestions for any documents to add to this

folder!

Work Order Request

Technology Support Request

*Upcoming Events: 

Tuesday, May 18--Board of Education meeting--details TBD

Tuesday, June 1--Last day of school--Early Release and Staff End of Year/Retirement Party!-details coming soon

Assessment Schedule:

May 3-14

Access

iReady

MAP

May 17-21

IAR (not given to full remote kids, no make ups done)

             

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Heather

Monday Morning Memo 5/10/21

  

Thank you to Don Ukleja for not taking no for an answer on our water heater leak! New one from the vendor!!! YES!!!!

-From Heather

To Katy Gardner - thank you for the stickers and shark snuggies for my boys. It means more than you know that you've thought of me / my family. 

~Stephanie Kaye

I'd love to give a shout out to Sherry!  She's an AMAZING asset for our kids and goes above and beyond for them always.  Thank you Sherry!

-From Cortnee Snell

To the Stanton Kitchen Crew for having grab and go breakfasts ready every morning, delivering a hot lunch option to every classroom every afternoon, and preparing meals for our remote only students everyday!!  

AND

Wait.......I forgot supervising our overflow students in the cafeteria!  THANK YOU!!! 

-From Jeff Sefcik

Thank you so much to my IAR super team of David Roat and Michele Burgess for creating the IAR sessions, adding student names, and creating the testing tickets. 

and

Thank you to Jill Becmer for counting all of the athletic uniforms to inventory what we currently have and for her attention to detail planning our 8th grade promotion ceremony.

and

Thank you to Emily Armbrecht for counting all of the music instruments in her classroom and on the stage with me to inventory what we currently have. 

and

Thank you to Mandy Bartlett for completing all of the DLM required training so quickly. 

and

Thank you to Jamie Smeigh for jumping in to two teaching roles this year without skipping a beat.

and

Thank you to some of our 8th grade students, former student Emily O'Dowd, and Jeff Sefcik for creating the Fox Den-a mentor program matching up some of our 5th grade students with 8th grade students.

and

Thank you to Grant Chapman and Stephanie Kaye who will be presenting on "Middle School Rewards" at the PBIS Conference in June.

and

Thank you to Stephanie Kaye who is helping me purchase and deliver PBIS door dash food to students.

and

Thank you to Lynn Smolen for her continued leadership and guidance.

-From Rachelle Peters

Thank you to everyone who showered us teachers last week with kindness. We are so lucky to work with you. 

-From Kally Kibitlewski

Shout out to the pre-k and kinder teams for an awesome articulation Wednesday! Your collaboration and dedication around ensuring our students have a smooth transition is outstanding! 

-From Erica Barraza

i-Ready

We almost made our goal of 75% of our students passing two lessons this week!

Huge Shoutout to the 6th grade team for having a whopping 78% of 6th graders pass
two lessons, and 60% of students spending 50+ minutes on iReady!!!
Woo hoo!!! 

2021-22 Family Input Survey

FYI, I'll be sending this survey out to families to start to gather data about learning

preferences for next year. At this point, the only students who will be permitted to work remotely

are those with a medical exemption. We are part of a cohort working to develop a virtual

academy for those students. As you know, guidance changes all the time,

and I'll continue to keep you posted.

Coursework Pre-Approval

Please remember that all coursework for reimbursement and/or lane changes must be pre-approved by me. If you are requesting reimbursement for a course, this approval MUST happen before July 1 for budgeting purposes. Please see the Business Office Share File for the forms you need, and reach out to Maddie with any questions. 

Vaccine Survey

Thank you to everyone who has logged data in this survey. Please KEEP THIS UPDATED. This means I'd ask you to complete the survey again when you have updated information. So, when you get shot #1 if you haven't yet, please complete the survey again. Same for getting shot #2. I'll clean that data--you just please keep it updated. 

THANKS!

 

Updated dashboard data 5/8/21:

Coaching Corner

At the end of the year, students sometimes just want to “give up”. Here are some great children’s books to help students keep going! These would be great suggestions for students to read over the summer!

Uplifting Books that Encourage Positive Thinking 

Ages 3-5

Ages 6-8

Ages 9-12

Ages 13+

Here is a great End of the Year “Would You Rather” Slidedeck for Middle School!

Lotus PBIS

*  PBIS 3rd Trimester Raffle will be drawn May 21st.  (2 winners)  Tickets can be purchased everyday in the PBIS Store.  PRIZE:  Spike-Ball Game Set.

* Image below for PBIS points given to students in the month of April.  Great job on bringing up the number  :) Please remember to keep giving those SAFETY POINTS,  they should be SKY HIGH. 

Matrix for remote behavior expectations

Matrix for in person behavior expectations

Discipline T-chart

Stanton

• Q4 Celebration - either Field Day or a PBIS Rotation -  is Tuesday, June 1. Please respond to Liz’s email by Wednesday about your team’s backup activities if we go to Plan B. 
• Q4 Raffle is set for 5/27. Items are posted and students can purchase at any time.
• Congratulations to our April Staff Raffle Winners: Michelle S., Laura L., Karen B., and Ashley P.!
• Let’s continue to finish out the year strong with giving out points for positive behavior!

COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES

Decision Making Tree for Post-Vaccine Symptoms

Safety Protocols

*If you have any COVID-10 like symptoms at all or are not feeling well, please DO NOT

come onsite UNLESS you have just gotten the vaccine (please see guidance above).

If coming onsite:

*You must continue to self-certify (updated with the new symptom guide) using Skyward.

*All staff must enter through the main entrance at each site.

*You must sign in using the sign in sheet, mark that you self-certified, and take and record your temperature. IF YOU HAVE A FEVER ABOVE 100.4 YOU ARE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY AND REACH OUT TO YOUR PRINCIPAL AND HEATHER.

*Once Sharon/Marc are onsite, they will review the sign in sheet and cross check with the

self-certification report. If anyone is NOT cleared or did NOT self-certify, they will meet with them to ensure they are safe to be onsite. If not, they'll refer that employee to Heather. 

*If you arrive after Sharon/Marc are onsite, please will report to the Health Office to check in so we know you have self-certified. Your temperature will also be taken and recorded. Employees will know to do this because, when Sharon/Marc arrive, they will pick up the sign

in log and put out a sign that says "Please come to the Health Office to check in". 

 

When you come onsite, you can work in your classroom/workspace.  Please feel free to use it as your own. I'd just ask that you work in that space as much as possible and not travel out much. You can,  of course you can use the bathroom, lounge, copiers, etc. as needed. Please do not congregate in the hallways or in other spaces. We simply want to keep you safe.

 

If you are alone in your workspace and the door is closed, you may remove your mask. If anyone enters that space, everyone in the space MUST wear a mask and stay 6 ft apart at all times. 

 

When you DO leave your room, I'd ask that you strictly follow the 4 W's to help keep yourself and others around you safe:

1. Wash your hands.

2. Wear your mask.

3. Watch your space.

4. Wait your turn.

If you are concerned that you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19 and

have been

or are scheduled to be onsite, please let your principal, and/or me know

immediately so we can partner with you for your safety and for the safety of others.

You can trust that we will keep all this information confidential, balancing staff privacy and

system safety needs. 

All staff MUST wear masks AT ALL TIMES

when onsite and in public spaces. 

If you are working in an office/classroom

with the door closed, you may remove your

mask. It must be worn when anyone enters

that space with you. 

 

• A wonderful webinar opportunity for parents and teachers: Screens and Teens available for screening May 3- May 18

  
  

  Interested in learning more about Trauma Informed practices?  The IEA website has some wonderful resources to get you started.  Trauma Informed Practices/ACES

  
  

  Did you know that ATT offers a discount for IEA members?  Check out the offer here!
  

  
  

  Thank you again for all of your hard work and dedication to the students of District 114!

  
  

Maureen DeVoss, President

Melissa Jakstas, Vice President for Certified Staff

Chris Brown, Vice President for Non-Certified Staff

Katy Gardner, Treasurer

Betty Cwiak, Secretary

Cathy Jawnyj, Region Representative

Michelle Serini, Stanton School Representative

Tiffany Tardio Weber, Lotus School Representative

SELF CARE STATION

SEL COMMITTEE HUB

TREAT YO SELF TO SELF CARE

I'm going to use the book 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by my friend Tina

Boogren to share weekly nuggets of self-care ideas for all of us.

Week 35: Active Rest

It's essential to REST. This isn't the same as sleep (which is also important). Rest is slowing

down during our waking hours. Rest is NOT idleness--and it can help you deal with anxiety and

allow you to feel calmer.

This week's invitation: Practice downtime and find opportunities for active rest.

*Monday and Tuesday--Make a conscious effort to live in the moment. Here's how:

1. Designate a specific time in your day to focus on what's right in front of you.

2. Bring your mind to the present moment every time it tries to drift off.

3. Help yourself stay in the moment by asking yourself what you see, taste, feel, and smell.

*Wednesday--Engage in mindful eating today:

1. Before you start to eat, take a moment to simply appreciate the meal in front of you.

2. Bring all your senses to the meal.

3. Take small bites, chew thoroughly, and eat slowly.

*Thursday and Friday--Schedule 30 minutes of relaxation each day. You can use this window

to sit quietly, allowing your mind to wander and rest or you can engage in relaxing activities

like:

*Savor a cup of tea.

*Stare out a window.

*Sit outside and people watch.

*Reflect on what you're grateful for.

Full Capacity Opening Meal Plans--April 2021

Ongoing LCHD Call/Update Notes

Approved 2021-22 school year calendar

2020-21 Wednesday CTT Planning Calendar

SEL COMMITTEE HUB

D114 Virtual Toolbox

D114 Family Update

D114 Curriculum Resources

Link to D114 Business Office Share Folder

*check here for documents most frequently used/requested

Please let Heather know of suggestions for any documents to add to this

folder!

Work Order Request

Technology Support Request

*Upcoming Events: 

Thursday, May 13--Virtual PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM--Meet Link

Tuesday, May 18--Board of Education meeting--details TBD

Tuesday, June 1--Last day of school--Early Release and Staff End of Year/Retirement Party!-details coming soon

Assessment Schedule:

May 3-14

Access

iReady

MAP

May 17-21

IAR (not given to full remote kids, no make ups done)

             

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Heather