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2016-17 Administrative Bulletin VIII-30 3-24-17
Note: The Administration Building will be closed Friday, April 14th in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
1. EDUCATION FOUNDATION PAYROLL DONATION
Enclosure #1 you will find the SY2017/18 EACS Educational Foundation Payroll Donation form. On behalf of our EACS students and staff who benefit from the Foundation's efforts through your generous support, Thank you to those who have participated or will soon participate in our EACS payroll donation process.
Over 1,100 students have now benefited directly through our EA Foundation's primary initiative of providing reimbursement to our EACS Juniors and Seniors who successfully complete Dual Credit coursework AND nearly 50 EACS building-level Teachers of the Year have benefited from up to $250 / each for classroom materials, etc. through our Foundation's other major initiative.
Thank you for your consideration in helping us to continue these programs to benefit EACS students and staff. Contact Rose Fritzinger with any questions. Rose Fritzinger, ext. 3161 2. ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM CONNECTION
The Curriculum Connection contains upcoming information regarding assessments, curriculum updates, video clips, instructional websites, and more. Please see Enclosure #2 for specific elementary school information.
Marilyn Hissong, ext. 3124
3. SECONDARY CURRICULUM CONNECTION
The Curriculum Connection contains upcoming information regarding assessments, curriculum updates, video clips, instructional websites, and more. Please see Enclosure #3 for specific middle and high school information.
Deborah Watson, ext. 3151
4. PARKVIEW WORKPLACE WELLNESS AND PPG
EACS and Parkview Total Health are offering onsite wellness screenings. See Enclosure #4 details regarding an in-depth information on high blood pressure and glucose. Eric Manor, ext. 1003
5. EAU 5K BLUE JAY BOLT
See Enclosure #5 for more details regarding the 5K Run. Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050 6. FORT WAYNE CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
See Enclosure #6 for the 2017 Fort Wayne Cheerleading Tryouts scheduled for April 22!
Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050
7. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER PARADES/FESTIVALS
We are in the planning stages to participate in summer parades and we are seeking volunteers to walk with us in the parades. If you are interested, please contact Tamyra Kelly.
Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050
8. AUTISM RESOURCE AND INFORMATION FAIR
Our EACS Autism Team is putting together the final details for our 4th Annual Autism Resource Fair on Saturday, April 22nd! We are currently seeking volunteers for the day of the event. Each year the event has grown and we are in need of more volunteers this year to help make the event a success! Volunteer times are as follows: 8:00-11:00, 9:00-11:00, 11:00-2:30, 1:45-3:00, or All Day (8:00-2:30). All volunteers will be provided a free lunch at the event! If you are willing and able to volunteer, please contact Jenny Snyder
[email protected] or Jennifer Hartman [email protected] as soon as possible.
Connie Brown, ext. 3109 9. SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER
Enclosure #7 is details regarding the happenings and important information from the Special Education Department. For more information please contact Jenny Snyder ext. 3115.
Connie Brown, ext. 3109 10. REMINDER: RETIREMENT MEETING
Planning to Retire? Want more information? Plan to join us on Thursday, April 27, 4:30 p.m. at the Administration Building. Please R.S.V. P. to Jennifer Rose 260-446-0100 ext. 1025 or [email protected].
Tina Grady, ext. 1009
11. REMINDER: CPR/AED TRAINING
Classes are offered free of charge twice a month through the end of the school year. Classes are held at PAUL HARDING Jr in the Staff Development Room starting at 4:15 PM. Class size is limited and requires pre-registration. If you need this certification for your license renewal, email or call (ext. 7309) Wendy Walker, Health Services Coordinator.
March – April - May, 2017 Class Schedule
April 20 (Thursday) April 25 (Tuesday) May 4 (Thursday) May 9 (Tuesday) Certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. Any employee interested in, or needing certification renewal may also participate in this training.
Wendy Walker, ext. 7309
Gifts to our Foundation may be deductible. Tax ID: 37-1487238 Consult your financial planner / tax preparer for details.
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY – THANK YOU!
EACS Educational Foundation: Payroll Deduction/Authorization
EACS Employee Information:
1. Your Full Name (please print): ________________________________________
2. Your EACS Extension, if any: ________________________________________
3. School(s) Where You Work: __________________________________________
Please identify your donation option (Select “” one):
Payroll Deduction:
$____/pay for 18 pays (beginning with 09/15/17 pay) for a total gift of $________
Donation: $_____________ (please attach)
Select “” one: Cash ________ Check #: _________
If donating via check, please make payable to: EACS Educational Foundation, Inc.
Please list my donation in any EACS Educational Foundation materials
as: (select “” one from the following options)
____________________________________________ (please print)
Anonymous
I select to provide my donation via payroll deduction. As such, I am signing below to authorize East Allen County Schools to perform the payroll deduction(s) I have selected above to benefit the EACS Educational Foundation, Inc.:
________________________________________ Date: ____/____/2017 Your Signature
Please return this completed form to Rose Fritzinger (Park Hill Learning Center). If participating in this voluntary payroll deduction,
please return this completed Payroll Deduction form to Rose Fritzinger by 09/08/17.
Our Mission:
The mission of East Allen County Schools Educational Foundation, Inc. is to engage the community in support of public education, provide ancillary funding for programs and activities that elevate the quality of education and extend learning opportunities for EACS students.
Board of Directors:
Christopher Baker
Andrea Ehresman
Glenda Ervins
Kenneth Folks
Kim Linker
Jennifer Runestad
Chad Salzbrenner
Kirby Stahly
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East Allen County Schools Educational Foundation, Inc. Rose Fritzinger, M.A., CFRM, CFRE, Director
1240 SR 930 E, New Haven, Indiana 46774 Telephone: 260/446-0135 Fax: 260/446-0126
Email: [email protected]
Knowledge is having the right answer. Intelligence is asking the right question.
Elementary April 14, 2017
ImportantDatesDibels and TRC (EOY)
mCLASS Math (EOY)
NWEA
ISTEP+
Writing Prompt
April 11 – May 3
May 1 – May 22
March 20 – May 18
April 17 ‐ May 5
April ‐ May
Guided Math
We all know how challenging it is to meet the diverse needs of our students through the use of only whole class instruction. Have you ever considered trying a guided
math approach? This flexible framework helps to establish a math workshop that includes a variety of whole group instruction, small group instruction, independent practice,
and one‐on‐one conferring.
Whole Group Instruction
‐ Mini‐lessons ‐ Calendar Math ‐ Math warm‐up ‐ Summarizing Activities ‐ Ongoing Assessments
Small Group Instruction
‐ Guided skill groups * One‐on‐one conferring
Independent Practice
‐ Centers ‐ Journal Writing ‐ Problem Solving ‐ SmartBoard ‐ Games ‐ Seatwork
Benefits of Guided Math:
‐ Provides opportunities for student observation, communication, and collaboration ‐ Increases student conceptual understanding ‐ Increases student engagement and achievement ‐ Allows for instructional differentiation ‐ Develops independence, stamina, and accountability
Resources to Explore:
Guided Math Resource 1 Guided Math Resource 2 Guided Math Resource 3 Guided Math Resource 4 Guided Math Resource 5 Math Daily 3 Information Guided Math Book by Laney Sammons
EL (English Learner) CORNER English language learners can face numerous challenges during science instruction. Many EL students are still learning everyday vocabulary while needing to learn content‐specific vocabulary. Further, an English learner must learn the language structures that are used when engaged in science inquiry such as formulating hypothesis, asking questions, making inferences, and drawing conclusions. Nonetheless, with the right kind of curriculum and instruction, teachers may be surprised at the knowledge their EL students can gain. Here are some questions to consider when thinking about the language demands in science instruction.
Are there tricky definitions that might need to be discussed or recast in more accessible ways?
Are there idiomatic phrases that may be unfamiliar?
Are there text features that students may need to pay specific attention to?
Is realia being used during instruction to help build vocabulary?
Is there an illustrated vocabulary/dictionary chart to help students visualize the words?
Are there grammatical forms and long, complex sentence challenging to readers?
Are there transition words being used that students need to learn what they indicate?
Resources: http://www.lovemyscience.com/cat_dictionary.html http://www.colorincolorado.org/teaching‐ells/content‐instruction‐ells/science‐instruction‐ells http://busyteacher.org/2842‐realia‐esl‐classroom.html
Important Dates ISTEP+ ECA English (Spring) ECA Algebra (Spring) Bundle 7 Test Advanced Placement (AP) NWEA District Writing Prompt (Spring)
April 17-‐May 5 April 27-‐May 6 May 2-‐11 April 19-‐May 3 May 1-‐12 March 20-‐May18 April-‐May
High Ability/EDGE High Ability students in grades 7-‐8 recently went on a field trip to IPFW. Students were given a tour of the campus and learned about majors offered at IPFW. High Ability students in grades 9-‐10 visited Ball State University where they toured the campus and learned about the honors program. A one-‐day EDGE Summer Day Camp will be offered at three locations. Students will work with their peers on critical and creative thinking skills, logical reasoning puzzles, and other hands-‐on activities. For more information, visit the EACS website.
Reading Strategy 16: Point of View Annotation Students are required to read, underline, and take notes. However, the strategy requires students to “impersonate” someone else doing the reading and annotate and respond in that role. For example, they may be a character from the story (ELA), a world leader (history), a cell or atom (science), etc. This helps engage students in that it reminds students that everyone does not interpret information in the same way, and there are multiple viewpoints and perspectives. *Materials needed – copies of an article
1. Form groups around roles. You decide the roles to use and how they will be assigned.
2. Give instructions for reading. Explain the strategy, tell them to underline important information, and write a sentence or two explaining why they underlined the material.
3. Monitor reading. Circulate, confer, and coach.
4. Give discussion directions. Move students into
groups after reading, underlining, and noting; compare what was underlined and the thoughts connected to the underlined material.
5. Share with the whole class.
*Tips: Provide background knowledge.
Make sure students “get” their roles by reminding them, “What would be important to this person/character/object.”
EL Corner English language learners can face numerous challenges during science instruction. Many EL students are still learning everyday vocabulary while needing to learn content-specific vocabulary. Further, an English learner must learn the language structures that are used when engaged in science inquiry such as formulation hypothesis, asking questions, making inferences, and drawing conclusions. Nonetheless, with the right kind of curriculum and instruction, teachers may be surprised at the knowledge their EL students can gain. Here are some questions to consider when thinking about the language demands in science instruction.
• Are there tricky definitions that might need to be discussed or recast in more accessible ways?
• Are there idiomatic phrases that may be unfamiliar?
• Are there text features that students may need to pay specific attention to?
• Is realia being used during instruction to help build vocabulary?
• Is there an illustrated vocabulary/dictionary chart to help students visualize the words?
• Are there grammatical forms and long, complex sentence challenging to readers?
• Are there transition words being used that students need to learn what they indicate?
Resources: http://www.lovemyscience.com/cat_dictionary.html http://www.colorincolorado.org/teaching-ells/content-instruction-ells/science-instruction-ells http://busyteacher.org/2842-realia-esl-classroom.html
April 12, 2017
Questions or Comments about the Bundles? Please make sure you fill out a bundle feedback form
located in the district share drive
Dear EACS Employee and Spouse,
EACS and Parkview Total Health are offering onsite wellness screenings that include blood tests at a discounted rate along with an Online Health Assessment. Please keep in mind, in order for EACS Group Health Insurance Members to receive the $200 premium incentive in 2018, they must participate in an onsite wellness screening event or submit the required lab work & biometrics to EACS Wellness Coach, Eric Manor by December 1st, 2017. Read below to see what you should expect and what you need to do to get started for your EACS onsite wellness screening. Your screening appointment will include:
o First, you will have your biometrics taken (measure your height, weight, waist circumference and blood pressure).
o Next, a phlebotomist from the Parkview Lab will draw your blood. You have the option to upgrade your testing for a nominal fee (package options and testing specifics can be found on the next page). Fasting is required 10 hours prior to appointment. Please only take sips of water and continue all medications as they are prescribed by your physician.
Complete your online Health Assessment by Friday, December 1st, 2017
o Your personal username and password to access your Health Assessment will be sent to your email address 7 business days after your screening appointment.
o Your Health Assessment will provide you with knowledge and understanding how your current lifestyle
behaviors contribute to a chronic illness and/or symptoms. For those without diagnosed illness or symptoms, your Health Assessment will identify if you are at risk before you experience illness or disease. All results are 100% confidential.
Cost for EACS Group Health Insurance Members
o A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) & Lipid Panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose, etc.) will be Free for EACS health insurance members.
o If you choose to have an additional screening package and are employed by EACS, you can choose to have the cost deducted through payroll or pay by check the day of the screening. All checks payable to EACS.
o Non-EACS employees will pay by check the day of the screening. All checks payable to EACS. Cost for EACS Non-Group Health Insurance Members
o A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) & Lipid Panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose, etc.) will be $32.00 for those who do not have EACS health insurance. Additional screening packages will be available as well.
o EACS employees can choose to have the total screening cost deducted through payroll or pay by check the day
of the screening. All checks payable to EACS.
o Non-EACS employees will pay by check the day of the screening. All checks payable to EACS.
Let’s get signed up!! Choose your desired screening location from the list page 3. Click on the screening location and it will take you to the scheduling website for that specific screening location. *For those signing yourself and your spouse up for a wellness screening appointment, please be sure to completely close out of the website between scheduling your appointments. Since you are still logged in after scheduling your own appointment, closing out of the site prevents you from scheduling two appointments under the same name.
The instructions below will guide you through scheduling your appointment: 1. Select your desired screening location from list on page 3.
2. Select EACS from the dropdown box.
3. Next, you will have the option to choose a screening package and additional blood test(s). Please review the below screening packages and prices.
Package A. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)/Lipid Panel: o Free for EACS Group Health Insurance Member o $32 for EACS Non-Group Health Insurance Members o Comprehensive Metabolic Pane (CMP) & Lipid Panel, included:
o Lipid Profile (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides) o Glucose (Blood Sugar) o Blood Chemistry Profile: sodium, creatinine, albumin, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, AST, ALT, chloride,
blood urea nitrogen (BUN), protein and globulin.
Package B. CMP/Lipid Panel + CBC: o $10.00 for EACS Group Health Insurance Member o $42.00 for EACS Non-Group Health Insurance Members o Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) & Lipid Panel (see description above) o Plus: Complete Blood Count (CBC) includes:
o White Blood Cells o Red Blood Cells o Hemoglobin o Hematocrit o Platelets
Package C. Total Wellness Package: o $25.00 for EACS Group Health Insurance Members o $57.00 for EACS Non-Group Health Insurance Members o Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) & Lipid Panel (see description above) o Complete Blood Count (CBC) – (see description above)
Plus: A1C Glycohemoglobin – used to diagnose Diabetes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – used to diagnose Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism. PSA (Only for males over 50, or with a family history of prostate disease and/or cancer).
Additional Blood Test(s) Available
Vitamin D - $26
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) - $16
Iron: $16 4. Choose the screening event date from the calendar shown (the only date highlighted in white). 5. Select the appointment time that works best for you. 6. Provide all required personal information and select finalize appointment.
You AND your spouse will each need your own individual appointment times using separate emails to sign up.
Screening Location Screening Date Scheduling Deadline
(Must schedule your
appointment by this date)
Screening Time
Leo High School
Screening Location: Room 150
Monday, May 8th
Friday, April 28th
6:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Woodlan High School
Screening Location: Room 132
Tuesday, May 9th
Friday, April 28th
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Heritage Elementary
Screening Location: Room 111
Wednesday, May 10th
Friday, April 28th
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Paul Harding
Screening Location: E-100
Thursday, May 11th
Friday, April 28th
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Parkhill
Screening Location: Staff Development Room
Friday, May 12th
Friday, April 28th
5:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cedarville Elementary
Location: Media Center
Friday, May 12th
Friday, April 28th
6:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
EACS Administration Building
Location: Board Room
Thursday, June 1st
Thursday, May 18th
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
EAU BLUE JAY BOLT 5K REGISTRATION FORM Saturday, May 13, 2017 Location: 6501 Wayne Trace Fort Wayne, IN 46816 Time: Race Begins At 10 AM 5K Registration Fees: Students (K-12): $15 Adults: $20 On Day of Race: Students (K-12): $20 Adults: $25
Send Registration Forms and Fees:
Mail to: Bonnie Bonelli 6501 Wayne Trace Fort Wayne, IN 46816 Email to: [email protected] (Checks can be made out to: East Allen University)
Race Day Instructions: Race day registration will take place at 8am on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at door 8. Early Registration will also be available Friday, May 12, 2017 from 4:30 pm-7 pm at door 8. _____________________________________________________________________________
First Name:__________________________ Last Name:________________________________
Phone:______________________________ Age on Race Day:______________ Sex: M F
Shirt Size (Shirts are not guaranteed for those who register after April 21, 2017)
Youth: S M L Adult: S M L XL XXL XXXL
I know that running a race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of you accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, waive and release any and all sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liability for death, personal injury, or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or in the course of, my participating in this event whether same be caused by negligence or by fault. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. The undersigned further grants full permission to sponsors and or agents authorized by them to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any purpose.
Parent Signature (for participants under 18):__________________________________________
Participant Signature:____________________________________________________________
Date:_______________________________
2017 Fort Wayne Cheerleading TryoutsSaturday, April 22, 2017
IPFW Athletics Center Fieldhouse8:30 AM Check- In
Preregistration online at www.gomastodons.com/2017FortWayneCheerTryouts
10:00 AM Tryouts Begin
• IPFW Cheer/Chant• Short Dance Choreography
• Jumps• Tumbling
• Appropriate cheer/stunting/tumbling attire• Hair pulled back
• No jewelry• Towel and Water Bottle
Please bring the following with you:
You will be taught the following then separated into smaller groups for evaluation and scoring:
For questions please contact Julie Lebamoff, IPFW Cheer CoachEmail: [email protected] Phone: 260-437-2670
Tryouts open to any current and incoming IPFW students.
IPFW is an equal opportunity/equal access university
Open Gym for Tryouts: April 18th and 20th - Gates Gymnasium North Court. You will learn theChants, Cheers and Dance Routines for Saturday’s Tryout. No RSVP required for open gym.
Open gym is optional, and not required for tryouts!
4/10/2017
QUOTE: Working hard for something we don’t care about is called STRESS.
Working hard for something we love is called PASSION!
Our Mission: To improve student outcomes.
Compliance Reminder/Updates:
• There has been a recent US Supreme Court decision on the Endrew v. Douglas Co.
School case re: what is an acceptable level of FAPE. In a nutshell it is no longer
acceptable for FAPE to provide for minimal benefit. Much more information will
come to light and we will likely see an impact of this decision in the future, and this
will be a focus of special education trainings next year. However, one thing to take
note of immediately as you are conducting final ACR’s is one of the determining
factors in the case was the student had annual IEP goals which remained the
same from year to year. Be sure to document your progress monitoring data in
the IEP, update the student’s annual goals based on that data, and document any
discussion about the goals in the notes section of the IEP.
• https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2017/03/22/high-court-backs-robust-fape/23489/
Transition Tip:
As a reminder, in order to prepare for our official audit for
next year, an unofficial audit will be conducted this spring
and we will have several transition IEPs pulled for review.
Please contact Jen Hartman if you have questions about
meeting compliance for any of the transition components!
Module #’s:
FBA – 51 BIP – 41 Goals – 27 Sensory - 8
Social Narratives - 19 Visual Supports – 22
Awesome Outcomes!
• Andrea Brooks has been nominated for Teacher of the Year at Woodlan Jr.
Sr. High School!
• Karen Hathaway pursued and was awarded a $300 donation from the
Monroeville Lions Club to purchase materials for her Life Skills class
including a toolkit and sewing machine!
• Vicki Schaber was selected to fill the recently posted ECP position. Vicki has
taught Intense Interventions for EACS for the past 10 years, and is excited
about a new challenge!
• Abby Saalfrank has been hired to replace Vicki in her former Woodlan
Elementary Intense Interventions classroom. Welcome Abby!
• EACS special education department recently honored Marlise Stieglitz who
retired this year after teaching special education in EACS for 26 years. We
wish her the best!!
• Two of our WHS students with special needs represented our Production
Junction initiative at this year’s Inclusion Conference with the support of
one of their teachers, Rachel Michaelis! See above for their picture and a
link to an interview conducted by the IEP Resource Center.
Research Based Supports to Promote Inclusion:
The following Make & Take’s will be
featured at this year’s Autism event:
• Visual Schedules
• Calm down bottles
• 5 Point Scale
• Cookbooks
• Sensory Info & Touch books
• Social Narratives
• Playdough w/ recipe
ASD Focus of the Month
Our EACS Autism Team is putting together the final details for our 4th Annual Autism Resource Fair on Saturday, April
22nd! Hopefully you have already found a way to be involved with this year’s event through Art for Autism or t-shirt sales! We are
currently seeking volunteers for the day of the event. Talk with your special education staff if you are interested. If nothing else, we
hope that time will permit you to stop by the day of the event. There are so many resources available for staff! (Take a peek at the
box above right.)
PD Opportunities:
• Online Modules
• IN From Research to Practice Conference
• ASD Resource Fair 4/22 10:00-2:00
Our two WHS students representing
EACS and our Production Junction
Initiative. Click the link to watch a short
interview. https://youtu.be/E8JxK3e-_nc
