2-12-2016

Congrats to Sherry who continues to rock the stem projects with her students.  See Video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix8rMws0ABo&feature=youtu.be

Please don't forget to apply for a district Foundation Grant.  I can resend the link from Dr. Ehrhardt if needed.

40 seconds to a better memory.
http://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/3-science-backed-ways-to-improve-your-memory.html?cid=sf01001&sr_share=twitter



Melissa, Danielle and the Cast of Fiddler did an outstanding job Monday night in their performance for the school board and parents.  I can't wait to see the finished product on March 18th and 19th.

Please remember to fill out the 5 Essential survey(Staff and Students)

Gravitational Waves detected, confirming Einstein's Theory...geek out science people!
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/12/science/ligo-gravitational-waves-black-holes-einstein.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=0

another link from CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/11/us/gravitational-waves-feat/index.html


Anna Bell will be meeting with the UIC design students this Saturday to test out the new crutch clip they designed for her.  Thanks to Angela for working with her Hope Group to make this possible.

Thanks to Michelle F for sending out the Ozzy Reading Club vouchers and for running the program.  If you have never gone to a Kane County Cougar game you should check it out.  Great Fun!

Thanks to Barb for working the book fair on Wednesday night with the PTA.

Innovators Mindset:  Teaching Students to be problem finders:  Interesting audio and visuals.
http://www.coolcatteacher.com/george-couros-problem-finders/



We will be running a school evacuation drill on March 2nd in the afternoon, more details to follow.  Mark your calendar.

Please do your best to donate your time, talent or experience to the foundation as they are in the need of raffle items.  Also please consider getting a teacher table together for the March 5th Trivia Night.  It will be good to have the admin table give you a beat down!  #official challenge

Great Website overall:  Student News Daily... great current event articles for teachers and students.  Also every Friday they post a political cartoon with a lesson plan...Great Stuff
http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/


Thanks to Chris, Melissa F, Julie S and Melissa L for running a great Too Good For Drugs Ceremony on Monday.  I was told the genuine connection between Officer Seward and the students was really evident.  Great Job!

Thanks to MJ and Debbie for everything they do to make sure that Dylan and Kevin get home safely.  The extra effort is appreciated.  Special shout out to Cheryl L, the queen of transportation, who has handled all of our bus, Septram and cab needs without complaint.

I have shared the Newseum Website before but while at the conference I learned of the fact that they put every front page of every newspaper online everyday.  Lost of uses, teacher talked about having students compare front pages coverage of primaries and what they could deduce from the photos. You can sort by country, alphabet etc...
check it out:
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/



Thanks to Pat and the 8th grade Team for organizing and facilitating the HS counselors this week.

Special thanks to Ellen T for handling the announcements and the Words of Wisdom everyday. You make my life easier by being so efficient.

Currently better than the current tardy notes we are receiving in the office.