Monday Morning Memo 4/12/21

 

Big thanks to Chris Brown who goes above and beyond in coaching and assisting her students with their art projects, including their flipgrid presentations!  Thank you for all you do!!

and

Ask and you shall receive...that's what happened with Russ when I asked about getting some wipes - he went above and beyond and brought me just what I needed to make the process of disinfecting materials between classes more efficient!   Thank you for always going the extra mile!

and

Timing is everything - and so is thoughtfulness!  Big thanks to Mike Szotek for helping to upcycle all the Dell boxes for our Art Museums!  He went above and beyond in emptying out some extras so we'd have them for this year's projects.  Thank you!!!

and

Thanks so much to Mrs. Schuck for her help in class and saving the day by bringing art materials to an upstairs classroom for an “online” student while I was teaching the rest of the class!

-From Gayle McManamon

Shout out to anyone who is working on a masters program or any other continuing education during this crazy year. You are all incredible! 

and

Shout out to Erica for guiding me this year, giving me feedback, and allowing me to learn from you. I am inspired by everything that you do. 

and

Shout out to Brittany for always jumping in to cover classes, help online students, and for willing to lend a hand in all areas of our 4th graders' learning. We appreciate you so much! 

-From Kally Kibitlewski

A huge thank you to Lynn Smolen, Abbey Kadera, Pam Exon and Alana Carlson at an IEP meeting last week.  The entire team worked together to ensure that a parent could attend the meeting.  Lynn helped deal with some last-minute changes, Abbey quickly agreed to translate, Lynn, Pam and Abbey helped to get the parent online and everyone waited patiently for the meeting to start.  Thanks, everyone, for a successful team effort!

-From Mary Santi

Timing is everything - and so is thoughtfulness!  Big thanks to Mike Szotek for helping to upcycle all the Dell boxes for our Art Museums!  He went above and beyond in emptying out some extras so we'd have them for this year's projects.  Thank you!!!

-From Natalie Udstuen

I would like to send a shout out to all the bus and van drivers for helping out when we are short handed!  Thank you!!!

and

Thank you to Jill, Michele, Paula, and Sue for answering all my questions in order to transport accurately.  I couldn't do it without your help!

-From Andrea DeMatteo

Kudos to Stephanie Kaye and Grant Chapman for being selected to present at the annual PBIS conference! 

-From Heather

i-Ready

*79% Students in D114 spent 30+ minutes on i-Ready this week! 

*68% of students passed 2 lessons this week!

Our Goal--UPDATED because you are awesome!

85% of students engage for at least 30 minutes AND

85% of students reach 75% proficiency! 

BREING IT ON! Treats for EVERYONE when we hit the goal!

Full Capacity Reopening Updates

*Please click here to see how meals will work starting 4/13/21.

*All materials for full remote students should be ready by the end of the day each Thursday for Friday distribution/weekend pick up. Please DO NOT put materials for in person students in with remote materials. In person students should get their materials from you at school. THANKS!

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 4/11/21:

⚾Sports Library🏈

Baseball season is officially here! Check out this sports online library! 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yaFWbZktpfaBFiMssJsk4naOsCHkyutFOzfjo5cWep4/edit?usp=sharing

RAFTS

Take a look at these slides for tips and examples of RAFT creative writing samples to implement in your classrooms. Great for all contents!

Lotus PBIS

Please remember to be reaching the minimum goal per day for students.  (8 certified staff and 2 para professionals).  

Tips / INFO

*  Log into your own account.

* SAFETY is key with more kids on-site.  (our safety points should be sky high....)

* You can verbally tell the student (example great job staying your distance, I will be giving you a point).  You can enter the point at a separate time if easier. 

* All Star Cart open on Wednesdays.

* 3rd Trimester prizes ( 2 game sets of Spike Ball)

* Points given are tracked.

As always,  THANK YOU.  

Matrix for remote behavior expectations

Matrix for in person behavior expectations

Discipline T-chart

Stanton

• Next PBIS Rep Meeting is Wednesday 4/14!

• Keep up the great work with giving out points to students! Don’t forget to shoot for your points goal each day! 

• Spring Cleaning? We are always taking donations for our Rewards Store!

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. 

 

• Thank you to everyone who came to the articulation meeting on Wednesday.  It was wonderful to see everyone and to be able to speak about some wonderful union topics.  

  
  

  **Please remember: voting for new officers will take place in each building today.  At Lotus, please see Tiffany Tardio-Weber in room 103, and at Stanton, please see Michelle Serini.  It is important to take a few minutes to vote today**

  
  

  Good Luck to all of our teachers in having all of your kids onsite this week.  You will be wonderful.  

  
  

  Thank you to everyone for all of your hard work.  

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 31: Listening

With technology and social media, do you ever feel like we're losing the art of face to

face conversation where REAL listening happens? Consider the last time felt really and

truly heard. It's such a gift. Try to make a conscious effort to put the phone away, make eye

contact, and be the best listener you can be.

This week's invitation: Just listen.

1. Connect with a peer. Choose at least one colleague or friend to connect with. When you

connect, REALLY listen.

2. Connect with a student. Choose at least one student to connect with. Brainstorm some

open ended questions you can ask to show you're genuinely interested in him/her. When you

connect, (you guessed it) REALLY listen.

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: 

Tuesday, April 13--Open at full capacity! 

Tuesday, April 20--Board of Education Meeting at 6PM--Hybrid meeting

Wednesday, April 28--Kindergarten Round Up--visit D114 website for details

             

Have a really wonderful week!!

Heather 😊

Monday Morning Memo 4/5/21

 

A HUGE thank you to our support staff! To show our appreciation for all our support staff, we are throwing a lunch for the support staff this Wednesday to say THANK YOU for all you do each day in your roles to help our students and each one of us. 

You. Are. Amazing! 

A big THANKS to Natalie Molidor for all she has done with PTA and for helping be a Coach for one of our students.  We are so lucky to have you.  

and

Thanks to Mike Szotek! I see first hand how popular, efficient, and always willing to stop in whatever task he is working on so students/staff can have a chromebook, laptop or tech issue handled.  His tasks are limitless and very much appreciated by All of us.  THANKS :)  

and 

Stanton, Maureen DeVoss, & Samantha Harshaw - thanks for the donations to our PBIS Store.

-From Kim VanHoorelbeke

Shout out to Lisa Huck for teaching our three EL Kindergarteners in person all year!  It has really helped them get some of their wiggles out!

and

Shout out to Gayle McManamon for giving our three EL Kindergarteners a VIP in-person lesson!  They LOVED it!  Their chicks looked so cute!

-From Kim Leable and Abbey Kadera

Shout out to Abbey Kadera, Paula Kvacik, and Matt Peters for being so kind and understanding on Thursday!  Losing a parent is not easy.  Thank you for checking on me throughout the day!  You are the best!

-From Kim Leable

Thank you PTA for providing the wonderful Easter meals for our families in need.  A special shoutout to Natalie Udstuen and Natalie Molidor for shopping and putting the baskets together.

From Matt Peters

Thank you Brittany Mason, for your proactive communication for our shared students!

-From Tiffany Tardio Weber

To Erin CJ for jumping on a bus and Maureen DeVoss for your help with a "friend" at the end of the day Thursday to help when we were in a major bind! 

and

To Sue, Paula, Michele, Jill, Andrea, Maureen, and Mary for a fabulous registration meeting. We've come SO FAR in making the process smooth and clear, and that's because of each of you! I'm so grateful to each of you! 

and

To Kim VanHoorelbeke for all the grants you get for our kids! The latest---$750!!!

-From Heather 

i-Ready

*Even with no school last Friday, we were still able to reach 68% of students spending 30 or

more minutes on i-Ready and have an average of TWO lessons completed! 

Our Goal--UPDATED because you are awesome!

85% of students engage for at least 30 minutes AND

85% of students reach 75% proficiency! 

BREING IT ON! Treats for EVERYONE when we hit the goal!

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 4/4/21:

Meals and Materials

We'll be sticking with our current schedule for meals and materials until we open to full 

capacity on April 13:

Meals daily at Stanton from 6-7:30 and Lotus from 8:00-10:00

Materials at each site on Fridays

More info coming on plans moving forward. 

Once we open to full capacity on 4/13:

LOTUS

Students will take their breakfast for the next day home the day before. They will NOT eat breakfast upon arrival. This is to ensure safety and to gain more time back in the day. There will be snacks available if any student arrives hungry. 

Students will eat lunch in the cafeteria. 

Meal/Materials pick up will be Friday ONLY from 8AM-10AM. 

STANTON

Students will eat breakfast and lunch in the classrooms/in overflow spaces. 

Meal/Materials pick up will be Friday ONLY from 6AM-7:30AM.

Election Update

FYI, we have 4 Board seats up at the 4/6/21 election. 

Sarah Bochniak and Denise Kelly will NOT be running again, so our 4 candidates are:

Incumbents:

Matt Dabrowski 

Roger Smith (via write-in)

New Members:

Ken Bryant (father to Aslyn-6th grade and Taryn-2nd grade)

Jennifer O'Grady (mother to Riley-6th grade and Molly-3rd grade)

IAR Testing

We are moving IAR and ACCESS testing to as late in the school year as possible to maximize learning time. While we are required to give a good faith effort to the assessments, we will not stress out about make ups, nor will we test full remote students. 

Picture Dates

Picture Dates Confirmation and Important Information

Monday, May 3:  M/T Lotus in-person students (PreK-4)

Tuesday, May 4:  M/T Stanton in-person students (Grades 5-7)

Wednesday, May 5:  All remote only students for both schools.  By appointment at either school.  (PreK-7)

Thursday, May 6:  TH/F Stanton in-person students (Grades 5-7)

Friday, May 7:  TH/F Lotus in-person students (PreK-4)

Monday, May 17: 8th-grade promotion pictures for remote and in-person students.  

• Weather permitting, all pictures are scheduled to be taken outside.  (ED Clark will provide and set up tents)  In the case of inclement weather, pictures will be moved inside.  
• Masks must be worn until the photographer is ready to take the picture.  Immediately after the picture is taken, masks must be put back on.
• Remote students can schedule an appointment at either school by using the links below.  
• All picture orders must be preordered and paid for online with ED Clark Photography.  No picture envelopes will be provided for PreK-7th grade.  Follow this link to order and pay for pictures:   http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/2021FoxLakeSchoolDist
• 8th graders will have 2 pictures taken.  One picture in a school appropriate outfit of their choice and one in their cap and gown. Students will receive their cap, gown, and ribbon the week of May 10.  Students will receive picture proofs for ordering or orders can be placed online. 

Stanton Remote Picture Appointment

Lotus Remote Picture Appointment

Employee Assistance Program

PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EAP PROGRAM.

Please remember that ALL employees are able to use the services in the EAP program. Any support is strictly confidential. These are DIFFICULT times, so please don't hesitate to reach out for help!!! 

Super cool interactive maps that can be used in most contents: 

• Social Studies - map the movements of Indigenous People

• Science - see how the Earth has changed over time

• ELA - relate to the characters or plot of a novel

• Math - have students solve equations with the millions of years in Map 1,

• or populations/languages spoken, etc. in certain areas of Map 2

• This Map Lets You Plug in Your Address to See How the land has  Changed Over the Past 750 Million Years

• This Map lets you see the Native American / Indigenous People of locations in the USA.

Two Minute Tip -

Need to know how to access the Version History in Jamboard? Here’s how!

Lotus PBIS

Please remember to be reaching the minimum goal per day for students.  (8 certified staff and 2 para professionals).  

Tips / INFO

*  Log into your own account.

* SAFETY is key with more kids on-site.  (our safety points should be sky high....)

* You can verbally tell the student (example great job staying your distance, I will be giving you a point).  You can enter the point at a separate time if easier. 

* All Star Cart open on Wednesdays.

* 3rd Trimester prizes ( 2 game sets of Spike Ball)

* Points given are tracked.

As always,  THANK YOU.  

Matrix for remote behavior expectations

Matrix for in person behavior expectations

Discipline T-chart

Stanton

*Spring Cleaning? We are always taking donations for our Rewards Store!

*Congrats to the winners of the March Raffle: Maddie Hansen, Katie Jalove, Danielle McCarthy, & Michelle Serini!

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. 

 

• Please check your personal email for information about the NEA RA election. If you are interested in attending and learning more about the Happening in the National Education Association, please contact Cathy Jawnyj.

  
  

  Wednesday will be our Spring Union articulation.  It will be virtual, and a link will be sent out tomorrow for our Google Meet.  We will also be holding nominations for our Union Board.  We are looking for nominations for the President, Vice President (non-certified) and Secretary.  Please look for an email from me with a description of these positions and some notes on what the commitment to the Union board looks like, and some important things that the Union does for our members.  It is an amazing group of people to work with, and an important part of our district.  

  
  

  We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday!
• 
  

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 30: Transitions

It can be SUPER hard to manage transitions between times, tasks, and settings. JUst like it's

hard for kids, it's hard for us!

This week's invitation: Manage transitions.

Consider your transitions. Write down what your transitions are.

Reflect on your transitions. Which are hardest for you? Why? Do you carry over negative

energy from one activity to the next? Which transitions are easy? Why? Do you plow from

activity to activity knowing you need a break...but not taking one?

Extend response to transitions. As you shift from one activity to another, try these

three steps:

1. Close your eyes for one or two minutes.

2. Repeat the word release in your mind over and over. As you do this, command your body

to let go by relaxing your shoulders, neck, and jaw.

3. Set an intention. How do you want to feel? What do you want to accomplish in the next

task or activity? What energy do you need to take into the next activity?

Get better at something you already know how to do! If you play an instrument, commit to trying

a new piece. If you like to run, try a new location or set a different goal for time/duration.

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: 

Wednesday, April 7--Support Staff Appreciation Luncheon!

Monday, April 12-- Remote Learning Planning Day

Tuesday, April 13--Open at full capacity! 

Tuesday, April 20--Board of Education Meeting

Congrats to Jessica Urban and family on the arrival of Enzo!

Enzo George Urban, born March 26th at 8:37pm. He weighed 6lb 8oz and was 20 inches in length.  He is already so amazing!

             

Here's to an awesome week!!!!

Heather 😊