3-19-2021

I want to thank Dan, Matt Tylk, and Bill for coaching our two week basketball and volleyball  camps.  It was great seeing the kids participating in sports in a safe way.   Special thanks to Dan for all of the planning that went into this and to Jen V for helping get kids checked in.  

Running a book club online for students or colleagues, tips.  

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-manage-online-book-club 

It was fun seeing 5th Grade Team take over the anchor desk on the BB300.  

Thanks to Greg for putting together the IAR Training Wednesday.  Please make sure you log-in to your Pearson Access Next Account to make sure it is working and refer to my email about testing if you have any questions about the schedule.  We will start on Thursday, April 8th with Math 1 and  Math 2 tests. 

Some pretty good advice.

https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2021/03/homeroom-my-kid-working-too-hard/618288/

Please say hello to Erik Campbell if you see him in the hallway.  He will be taking over for Kerry K when she goes on leave. He is in the building subbing and shadowing Kerry.  

The Value of mailing encouraging notes to students.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/value-mailing-encouraging-notes-students

Thanks to Jessica and Lauren for spearheading the NJHS fundraiser for the N. Illinois Foodbank and St. Judes Children's hospital. Buy a cupcake tomorrow to help a charity and feed your belly.  

 8 ways that you can bolster executive functioning in tweens and teens. 

https://www.edutopia.org/article/8-ways-bolster-executive-function-teens-and-tweens

Thanks to all of my Lunch duty supervisors for continuing to do a fantastic job of helping and supervising our kiddos. 

I am happy to report Lynette Wright will be taking over the reigns in the art room next year.  She is excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with Lyn the rest of the year to ensure a smooth transition.  I am confident Lynette is going to keep up the great tradition of an outstanding art program. 

Speaking of our art program and former art students The Illinois State Board of Education sponsors an annual Art contest for students. This year, sophomore Bella Wiehle won not only the High School division but also is the overall winner of the contest!

I have been busy answering a lot of questions from staff and parents on the upcoming transition.  I hope to have a staff letter and a parent letter ready by tomorrow to answer most remaining questions/concerns but just reach out if something is on your mind.  

Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." -- Mark Twain

"The one who learns and learns and doesn't practice is like the one who plows and plows and never plants." -- Plato