2016-17 Administrative Bulletin VIII-34 5-19-17

Note: Central Offices will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday – May 29.

Central Office SUMMER HOURS will begin Monday, June 5 through Friday, July 21, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Normal business hours (7:30 am – 4:15 pm) will resume Monday, July 24!

This is the final bulletin for the 2016-17 school year. Have a safe and awesome summer break!

1. *TECHNOLOGY SHUT DOWN*

As a result of the scheduled move of the Technology Department and razing of Park Hill, the EACS Technology Department and all systems will be shut down at 12:00 AM, Sunday, July 2, 2017. We expect the system and services to be back up and running by Wednesday afternoon 7/5/17 or Thursday 7/6/17 at the latest. The following tools and services will not be available during this shut down:

Computers, telephones, all printers/copiers, email on all devices, wi-fi access in buildings, all RDS programs and AS/400.

Please feel free to contact the help desk if you have any questions. We appreciate your patience during this move. Keith Madsen, ext. 3125

2. LILLY TEACHER CREATVITIY AWARD APPLICATION FOR 2018 AWARDS

Are you a licensed teacher, principal, assistant principal, library / media specialist or guidance counselor and have held that position since the Fall of 2015? If so, read on, because you are likely eligible to apply for one of 100 awards for $12,000 that Lilly will be giving away to educators in Indiana through the Lilly Teacher Creativity Award program. Teacher Creativity Awards provide funding to help refresh and renew the educators who are selected by Lilly's review committee. Application details are available at the Lilly Endowment's website: www.teachercreativity.org and on the attached document.

The application deadline is 09/01/2017. So, if you are interested or think you might be interested in completing an application this year, please contact Rose Fritzinger by 08/08/17 so we can include your request in an upcoming School Board meeting for you to request / receive these funds!

EACS has indeed been fortunate to have a number of Lilly Teacher Creativity Award winners over the past several years and we very much appreciate the Lilly Endowment's provision of these incredible Awards - what a great way to thank each of you for your efforts as educational professionals.

Rose Fritzinger, ext. 3161

3. FAREWELL TO SUPERINTENDENT DR. KEN FOLKS

On Wednesday, June 28 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm the district will honor Dr. Folks with a Retirement Farewell Reception. See Enclosure #1 for view the formal invitation. All EACS staff are invited to attend! Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050

4. SUMMER PARADES - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER PARADES/FESTIVALS

See Enclosure #2 for the East Allen Summer Parade Schedules. We are in need of parade walkers. If you are interested please contact Tamyra Kelly! Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050 5. 2017-18 REGISTRATION DAYS/TIMES

See Enclosure #3 to view the 2017-2018 school year registration days/times.

6. REMINDER: WHNH 101.3 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

See Enclosure #4 to read details about the upcoming WHNH 101.3 annual golf outing fundraiser!

Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050

2018TEACHER CREATIVITY FELLOWSHIPA program for personal renewal of Indiana educators • Maximum of 100 grants for $12,000

• Where do your dreams and passions lie?• What adventures have you postponed? • Is there a country or culture you’ve always longed to explore? • Do you yearn for a spiritual journey?• What experience will help you broaden your students’ horizons? • What inspires awe and wonder in you?

Lilly Endowment is pleased to announce the Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program (TCFP) for 2018. This will be the 31st year of this competitive program, continuing the Endowment’s commitment to recognize and renew Indiana educators. TCFP supports lifelong learning among educators by enabling them to pursue dreams and passions, explore new areas of interest, expand existing talents and develop new ones. Renewal times are not vacations but opportunities for intentional exploration and reflection that will result in renewed energy, enthusiasm and creativity in teachers and thereby in classrooms and schools.

Up to 100 Teacher Creativity grants of $12,000 each will be awarded in 2018. TCFP will support projects that are intellectually revitalizing and personally renewing to educators. It is important that applicants seek to expand their realm of knowledge and experiences through projects that are of a different scale and character than they might otherwise pursue. Proposals will be judged on substance, clarity and feasibility as well as the potential to cultivate meaningful renewal. Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate substantial thought and evidence of sufficient research to develop a realistic timeline and budget. Proposals simply to develop new course outlines or lesson units are not encouraged.

In addition to individual proposals, the Endowment accepts collaborative proposals from teams of eligible individuals. If a collaborative proposal is

funded, each participant is eligible to receive a $12,000 grant.

Please visitwww.teachercreativity.org to see the news release about 2017 Fellowship recipients and their projects as well as a “Tips for Writing Successful Proposals” document. Applicants are encouraged to review these documents carefully.

ELIGIBILITY

Licensed teachers, library/media specialists, guidance counselors, principals and assistant principals in Indiana’s public, private and parochial schools are eligible to apply for a 2017 Teacher Creativity Fellowship (TCF). Applicants must have held one of these positions since at least Fall 2015, be currently employed full time, and be Indiana-certified in grades K-12. Past TCF recipients who continue to meet these requirements and received their first grant in 2010 or earlier also may apply. Later recipients are not eligible. An individual may receive up to two TCF grants during his or her lifetime.

• Teachers, guidance counselors and library/media specialists must submit a statement affirming their present intention to teach in Indiana through school year 2018-2019.

PROPOSALS MUST BE POSTMARKEDBY SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

• Principals and assistant principals must submit a statement affirming their present intention to remain in their roles in Indiana through school year 2019-2020 and a statement affirming their district’s or governing board’s approval of their participation in the project.

TIME COMMITMENT

The Endowment has observed that it generally requires a substantial block of time (four to six weeks) to achieve the kind of renewal envisioned by this program. Proposals that do not include significant time away must explain clearly how the plan will still result in renewal. Applicants may propose a timeline that, either during the summer or over the course of a full year, will permit them to complete their renewal activities by May 31, 2019.

REPORTING

Fellowship agreements and reporting requirements (narrative and financial) will be sent to all grant recipients following the announcement of grant awards. Final reports, including financial information, will be due from all Fellowship recipients by June 30, 2019.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Proposals should include sufficient detail to demonstrate that 1) the applicant is knowledgeable about the nature and substance of the proposed project; 2) the applicant is capable of completing the project; 3) the project is feasible within the proposed timeline and budget; and 4) the applicant has done sufficient research regarding arrangements, locations, key contacts, etc.

PROPOSAL FORMATAll proposals must follow the format below precisely and use a 12-point font and one-inch margins. Items one through five below should not exceed five pages. (Statements of future plans, recommendation letters, licenses and governing board approvals are considered attachments and are not included in the five-page limit.)

20181. Teacher Creativity Fellowship Proposal Cover Sheet (www.teachercreativity.org )All applicants must complete and print this form as the first page of their proposal. (For team proposals, each participant must complete this form.)

2. Project title and 50-word summary of the proposed project.

3. Describe the proposed project in the following order: a. Describe the rationale for your project, including why it is important and meaningful to you.b. Describe your specific project goals. What do you hope to accomplish? c. Describe the specific activities you will engage in to accomplish your goals.d. Describe how this project will be creative and intellectually stimulating

for you.e. Describe your vision for how this project will result in renewed energy, creativity and enthusiasm for you as an educator.f. Describe how your renewed energy, creativity and enthusiasm will affect your school or classroom. 4. Timeline: Provide a comprehensive, detailed schedule of renewal activities and any projected follow-up

and school-based activities to be completed by May 31, 2019. (See Time Commitment above.)

5. Budget:

• Each grant will be made for precisely $12,000.

• A itemized budget should include out-of-pocket expenses, such as transportation, food, lodging, fees, supplies, taxes, etc. After budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, remainingfunds may be designated as a personal stipend. All budgets must total $12,000.

• In most cases this grant will be subject to federal income tax. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to include a line item to cover tax liability as needed.

www.teachercreativity.org

20186. Statement of future plans

• Teachers, guidance counselors and library/media specialists: Provide a brief statement affirming your present intention to remain in your role in Indiana through school year 2018-19.

• Principals and assistant principals: Provide a brief statement affirming your present intention to remain in your role as principal or assistant principal in Indiana through school year 2019-2020.

7. Recommendation letter(s) All applicants must attach to the proposal at least one signed and dated letter of professional recommendation on official letterhead from a recog-nized authority or otherwise qualified person who can address your general ability and capacity to complete the proposed project. Principals, fellow teachers and other co-workers are examples of individuals who have written recommendations in past TCF rounds. Applicants may submit up to three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are given serious consideration and are viewed most favorably when they reflect the writer’s familiarity with the applicant and his/her proposed project.

8. Indiana license

• Teachers, guidance counselors and library/media specialists: Include a copy of your valid Indiana teaching license.

• Principals and assistant principals: Include a copy of your valid Indiana administrative license and a statement that affirms your district’s or governing board’s approval of your participation in the proposed project.

www.teachercreativity.orgSELECTION PROCEDURE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

• Proposals must be postmarked by September 1, 2017.

• An impartial panel will review proposals in November.

• The Endowment plans to notify recipients in January 2018.

• Contingent upon the Endowment’s receipt of signed Fellowship Agreements, payments are tentatively scheduled to be made in February 2018. The Endowment will award the $12,000 directly to the fellowship recipient and will issue an IRS income reporting Form 1099 Misc. or other appropriate IRS report, typically at the beginning of 2019.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Mail one copy of your proposal (no binders or covers), including all documents referenced above, to: Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program Lilly Endowment Inc. P.O. Box 88068 Indianapolis, IN 46208-0068 teachercreativity@lei.orgAll proposal materials become the property of the Endowment and will not be returned.

You’re Invited to a Retirement Reception Honoring

Dr. Kenneth H. FolksEACS Superintendent of Schools

Please join us to celebrate:

Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2017Time: 3:30 p.m.— 5:30 p.m. Location: The Summit 1 025 W. Rudisill Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana

RSVP to Nena Klotz, at nklotz@eacs.k12.in.us or

260-446-0100 ext. 1010

Retirement ReceptionHonoring

Dr. Kenneth H. Folks

2017 SUMMER PARADES/FESTIVALS: 

  

 

New Haven Canal Days: June 10 ‐ 11:00 am 

Hoagland Days: June 17 ‐ 11:00 am 

Woodburn Days in the Park: June 24 ‐ 10:00 am 

Harlan Days: August 5 – 10:00 am 

Monroeville Days: August 5 – 11:00 am 

Amnesty Festival (McMillen Park): August 26 ‐ 1:00 pm 

Grabill Days: September 9 – 10:00 am 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

School Year 2017‐2018 DISTRICT‐WIDE REGISTRATION 

 East Allen County Schools will have the On‐line phase from Monday, July 24 – August 4 for currently enrolled students!  

 All Elementary/Secondary Schools Registration EXCEPT Southwick Elementary, Paul Harding Junior High and East Allen University Monday, July 31, Noon – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, ‐ 8:00 a.m. – Noon  

Burmese interpreters will be available at Prince Chapman Academy, New Haven High, Heritage Jr/Sr High and Woodlan Jr/Sr High.  

Spanish interpreters will be available at Prince Chapman Academy.  Tuesday, August 1, Noon – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 8:00 a.m. ‐ Noon  

Southwick Elementary, Paul Harding Junior High and East Allen University Tuesday, August 1, Noon – 7:00 p.m.    

Wednesday, August 2, 8:00 a.m. – Noon     Burmese and Spanish interpreters will be available both days at all three schools.  Students new to EACS and enrolling for the first time need to make an appointment with the school office.  Currently enrolled students may complete the on‐line phase of registration from home but must visit the school to complete the registration process.  

To complete the registration/enrollment process, parents must visit each of their student’s schools.  

Please bring your Password or Activation Codes with you when registering at school. Proof of Residency is required for new students at the time of registration. (Example: utility bill, lease agreement, etc…)        

 

Recognition Bulletin VIII-34 5.18.17

1. EACS FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENTS FEATURED IN ISNA ‘FOOD

FOR THOUGHT’ SPRING MAGAZINE!

See Enclosure #5 to read details!

CONGRATS!