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2017-18 Administrative Bulletin IX-27 3-9-18
1. ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM CONNECTION
The Curriculum Connection contains upcoming information regarding assessments, curriculum updates, video clips, instructional websites, and more. Please see Enclosure #1 for specific elementary school information.
Teresa Knoblauch, ext. 3124
2. SECONDARY CURRICULUM CONNECTION
The Curriculum Connection contains upcoming information regarding assessments, curriculum updates, video clips, instructional websites, and more. Please see Enclosure #2 for specific middle and high school information.
Deborah Watson, ext. 3151
3. REMINDER: AUTISM RESOURCE/INFORMATION FAIR AND T-SHIRT SALE
The Autism team will be selling Autism t-shirts prior to the event! Please see Enclosure #3 to order your t-shirt TODAY. Orders must be submitted prior to March 14th!
Also, the Autism Team is hosting an Autism Resource and Information Fair at the EACS Administration Annex on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm ~ See Enclosure #4 for more details.
Are you looking for ways you could become more involved in EACS's Autism Resource Fair? Check out Enclosure #5 for the Art for Autism details indicating unique and
creative ways staff and students can assist in expanding Autism Awareness. Additional information will be coming soon about volunteering on the day of the event!"
Connie Brown, ext. 3109
3. REMINDER: KNOW ANY KIDS THAT LOVE TO SING?
See Enclosure #6 regarding registration days/times for students to join the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir. Please share this information with students! Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050
4. REMINDER: EACS JOB INFORMATION FAIR
We are looking for bright, talented individuals with fresh ideas, who love to work and have a passion to succeed. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs, safe schools with a history of strong community support, and outstanding programs for our students. See Enclosure #7 for more details. Tina Grady, ext. 1050
5. REMINDER: CPR/AED Training
Classes are offered free of charge twice a month through the end of the school year. March classes will be held in the Heritage area, April classes will be held in the Woodlan area and May classes will be held in the Paul Harding area. All classes will start 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. 7008) Abby Koroncevicius, Health Services Coordinator.
February - March – April – May 2018 Class Schedule
March 15 (Thursday HEHS) March 27 (Tuesday HEHS) April 10 (Tuesday WOHS) April 26 (Thursday WOHS) May 8 (Tuesday PHJH) May 16 (Wednesday PHJH)
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.
Abby Koroncevicius, ext. 7008
6. REMINDER: 2018 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION DINNER/AUCTION FEATURING ASTRONAUT ALAN BEAN: 4TH MAN TO WALK ON THE MOON AND ACCLAIMED ARTIST
The EACS Educational Foundation cordially invites you to attend our 2018 EACS Educational Foundation Dinner / Auction fundraiser where our keynote speaker will be Astronaut Alan Bean (USN-Ret. Captain, artist and author). Astronaut Bean was the 4th person to walk on the Moon - there have been only 12 people to walk on the Moon! He is an acclaimed artist and author.
Our 2018 EACS Educational Foundation Dinner / Auction event will be held as follows: Date: Friday, May 11, 2018 Time: 6:00 p.m. doors open, RSVPs are required and seating is limited Location: IPFW's International Ballroom (Walb Student Union)
Purpose: To raise funds to support EACS students and staff through our EACS Educational Foundation, Inc.'s initiatives Event Cost: $35/person; $70/two people; $240/table of 8. RSVP: RSVPs are required with payment by 04/20/18. Donations: Contact Rose Fritzinger by 04/01/18 with items you would like to donate for our auction. See Enclosure #8 for 2018 dinner / auction event invitation and RSVP. Rose Fritzinger, ext. 3161
7. REMINDER: FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMAGRAPHY UNIT
Francine's Friends Mobile Mammography Unit is returning to EACS. This is a wonderful and convenient service offered to EACS and to our community by Parkview Hospital and the Breast Diagnostic Center. See Enclosure #9 for more details. Abby Koroncevicius, ext. 7008
March7,2018If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.
–Stephen King
10ThingsEveryWriterNeedstoKnowJeffAnderson
#1Motion=GettingandKeepingWritersMotivatedPower‐WritingRounds
Teacherdisplaystwowords.(ex.avoid,pickle). Studentsselectone. Teachersays,“Writeasmuchasyoucan,asfastas
youcan,aswellasyoucanforoneminute.Go!” Studentswriteforoneminute. Teachercallstime:“Stopwriting.Liftyourpencil
upintheair.Drawalineunderneathwhatyoujustwrote.Countthenumberofwordsyouwrote.”
Studentsrecordwordcountundertheline. Repeatforatotalofthreerounds.
Variations
Extendtothreeminutes.Doallthreeroundsatonce.Dothisforthreedaysinarowandseehowstudentsgrow—ordon’t—andtalkaboutwhyorwhynot.
Useascontentreview.Forexample,studentswritefortwominutesaboutphotosynthesis.Incomposingandlisteningtowhatothersshare,theconceptisdeepened.
WantmoreideasfromJeffAnderson?Checkoutwww.writeguy.net
What'sNewinEDGE?(EACSHighAbilityEducation)
StrategyoftheWeek: Improvisagreatwaytogetyourstudentstousehigherlevelthinkingskillsandtothink"quickontheirfeet." Therearemanydifferentgamesouttherethatcanbecontentrelated.Hereareafewresources: *https://www.weareteachers.com/improv‐games‐for‐any‐content‐area/ *https://funattic.com/improv‐games/ *https://www.deepfun.com/games‐from‐whose‐line‐is‐it‐anyway/ Questions?ContactCarrieShappell,[email protected]
ELCORNERStrategy:KeySentenceFrames(FORALLSUBJECTSANDGRADELEVELS!)Purpose:TosupporttheuseofacademiclanguagestructuresGroupingFormat:Wholeclassinstruction,groupsorpairs,thenindividually1.ModeluseofsentenceframesoneatatimeonSmartBoard(seelinksbelow)2.ProvidewordbanksforLevel2learners&word+picturebanksforLevel1(alsoprovidereadingassistance/modificationstoreadingasneeded)3.Provideopportunitiesforstudentstousethesentenceframeingroups/pairsinbothoralandwrittenlanguage
beforeanyindividualformativeassessment.4.Providethesamesupportsonanysummativeassessmentsasyoudidinlessons.Resources:TheGOTOstrategies:ScaffoldingoptionsforteachersofEnglishlanguagelearners,K‐12.Math:http://pcsmsla.pbworks.com/w/page/53117689/Math%20Sentence%20FramesScience:http://sciencegal‐sciencegal.blogspot.com/2011/09/sentence‐frames‐make‐for‐richer.htmlOK(AllSubjects):http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/Hultenius/files/2012%20all%20strategies%20%20%2035%20pages%20sentence%20frames.docDistrictSharesFolderEL(EnglishLearner)SentenceFrames
UPCOMING EVENTS ISTEP Feb. 26 – March 9
IREAD Mar. 12 – Mar. 16
Important DatesScantron Bundle 6
Scantron Bundle 7
ISTEP+ MC
3/5 – 3/16
4/9 – 4/20
4/16 – 5/4
ISTEP+ Multiple Choice Resources
ISTEP+PracticeTests(ELAandMath)
ISTEP+Experience PARCCAssessments LumosLearning MobyMaxTestPrep
CreatingTechEnhancedQuestions(AllSubjects)
Edulastico 20,000questionbankthatiscustomizable
o Abilitytocreatequestionsofyourown;30+tech‐enhancedquestiontypes
o Thousandsofassignmentsthatarepre‐createdbyotherteachers.Assignmentsarecustomizable.
Edciteo Abilitytocreateyourownquestionswith60+questiontypes
o Interactivecontento Fulllibraryofover26,000assignments
DigitalLiteracyPlatforms(ELA,Science,SocialStudies,andUnifiedArts)
ActivelyLearno Libraryofreadings;Canembedtextsfromothersites
o Embedquestions,links,videosdirectlyintotext
CommonLito Collectionoffictionandnon‐fictiontextsforgrades3‐12
Newsela
March 7, 2018 Secondary: Middle School & High School
Questions or Concerns about the Bundles? Please make sure you fill out a bundle feedback form located on the district shared drive.
EL Corner
Strategy:KeySentenceFrames(FORALLSUBJECTSANDGRADELEVELS!)Purpose:TosupporttheuseofacademiclanguagestructuresGroupingFormat:Wholeclassinstruction,groupsorpairs,thenindividually1.ModeluseofsentenceframesoneatatimeonSmartBoard(seelinksbelow)2.ProvidewordbanksforLevel2learners&word+picturebanksforLevel1(alsoprovidereadingassistance/modificationstoreadingasneeded)3.Provideopportunitiesforstudentstousethesentenceframeingroups/pairsinbothoralandwrittenlanguagebeforeanyindividualformativeassessment.4.Providethesamesupportsonanysummativeassessmentsasyoudidinlessons.
Resources:TheGOTOstrategies:ScaffoldingoptionsforteachersofEnglishlanguagelearners,K‐12.Clickonthelinkbelowforresourcesineachsubject.
MathScienceOK(AllSubjects)
DistrictSharesFolderEL(EnglishLearnerSentenceFrames
What’s New in Edge? EACS High Ability Education
StrategyoftheWeek:Improvisagreatwaytogetyourstudentstousehigherlevelthinkingskillsandtothink"quickontheirfeet."Therearemanydifferentgamesouttherethatcanbecontentrelated.Hereareafewresources:*https://www.weareteachers.com/improv‐games‐for‐any‐content‐area/*https://funattic.com/improv‐games/*https://www.deepfun.com/games‐from‐whose‐line‐is‐it‐anyway/Questions?ContactCarrieShappell,[email protected]
East Allen County School’s Autism Team is hosting an Autism Resource and Information Fair at Park Hill Learning Center on April 14, 2018. We are asking staff to acknowledge Autism Awareness month by purchasing a t-shirt in support of our event. Please support our efforts in promoting Autism Awareness and the event we will be hosting.
Name____________________________________________School______________________________________
Phone number or room ext_____________________________________________________________________
Payment Method: ___________________Cash/Amount
___________________Check/Number__________________Amount (Make Payable to EACS)
Short Sleeve t-shirts are $10. Youth sizes have been included if anyone would like to order t-shirts for family
members (prices are the same as adults). The t-shirts will have the following logo:
$10 each for Youth and Adult up through XL Adult Youth ______Small _______Y-Small (6-8) _______Med _______Y-Med (10-12) _______Large _______Y-Large (14-16) _______XL _______Y-XL (16-18) -------------------------------------------------------------- $12 each for sizes below _______XXL _______XXXL _______XXXXL
T-Shirts will be Black
Please send your completed order form and money to Jennifer Hartman (x3119) at the Admin Annex Building. Forms and payment must be received no later than Wednesday March 14th. Shirts will be delivered to your building the week after Spring Break.
Office of Special Services: Admin Annex/Alt. School 800 Homestead Drive, New Haven, IN 46774 Phone: (260) 446-0127 Fax: (260) 446-0128
The 5th Annual
Autism Resource and Information Fair
Date: April 14th
2018
Time: 10am-2pm
Location:
Admin Annex Bldg
800 Homestead Dr
New Haven IN
Join us for:
FREE Make and Take Items:
Information Booths
Family Friendly Activities
Silent Auction-Art for Autism pieces
Food Trucks
And Much More!
This event is brought to you by:
Contact Jennifer Hartman with questions at
260-446-0100 x3119 or at [email protected]
Art for Autism Fair
Staff,
The Autism Team has decided to use canvases again this year to get our students and staff
involved in the annual Autism Resource Fair. The canvases were a huge success last year! Below
is just a small sample of ones that were created by our staff and students. Once again, we will
have blank canvases available for those that are interested. All of the canvas art projects will be
displayed at the Autism Resource Fair on April 14th 2018. The canvases will be available the day
of the event for purchase. Please join our efforts in spreading Autism Awareness!
Rules:
You may use any theme to decorate the canvas.
You must incorporate puzzle pieces in the design; It doesn’t matter how many or what
size pieces you use.
You may glue items, paint, decoupage… Etc.
Staff members should assist the students in the design and implementation of the
canvases but keep in mind, we want this to be something the students are making.
Completed canvases must be turned into Jennifer Hartman at Park Hill by Thursday April 13th
along with the submission form.
For those interested in completing a project, contact Jennifer Hartman or your building special
education teacher to request a canvas. A submission form will be emailed to you and must be
returned with your canvas. This is very important because it helps us organize and keep track
of all the art pieces.
Contact Jennifer Hartman Ext: 3119 or Katie Lothamer Ext: 7427 with any questions.
Join the fun and your new friends!! Experience a rehearsal on
Monday, March 26
Tuesday, March 27
Thursday, March 29
TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN FWCC:
10. FWCC takes your music education to the
next level
9. Learn to read music
8. Sing and perform in incredible places
7. Meet cool composers
6. Make long-lasting friendships
5. Grow your self-confidence
4. Express yourself
3. Sing music from all over the world
2. Judgment-free zone...everyone is welcome
1. It’s fun!!!
HEAR THE FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S CHOIR SING:
Sunday, May 6, 2018—4:00 pm
SPRING CONCERT—EIGHT PERFORMING ENSEMBLES IPFW Rhinehart Music Center, Fort Wayne
Tickets available through IPFW Box Office:
260.481.6555 or ipfw.edu/tickets
Please register with the Children’s Choir office—
260.481.0481.
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018—5:00-6:30 PM
Rehearse with the Lyric Choir—Grades 3-6
Fort Wayne Philharmonic—4901 Fuller Drive
Ivy Tech Campus North
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018—5:00-6:15 PM
Rehearse with the Apprentice Choir—Grades 2-5
Holy Cross Lutheran School—3425 Crescent Ave.
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018—5:00-6:30 PM
Rehearse with the Treble Choir—Grades 4-7
IPFW Rhinehart Music Center
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018—5:00-6:30 PM
Rehearse with the Whitley Community Choir
Grades 2-7
Peabody Public Library
LOVE TO SING?
FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S CHOIR IPFW Rhinehart Music Center
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. * Fort Wayne, IN 46805
260.481.0481 / [email protected]
www.fwcchoir.org / facebook.com/fwcchoir
East Allen County Schools Job Information Fair Wednesday, March 21
2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
New Haven Community Center, 7500 St Rd 930, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
We are looking for bright, talented individuals with fresh ideas, who love to work and have a passion to succeed. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs, safe schools with a history of strong community support, and outstanding programs for our students.
This is an opportunity to meet with Human Resources, Principals, Special
Education, Health Services, Transportation, Facilities and Maintenance, and
Food Service to discuss what types of jobs may be available in each
department.
Resumes will be accepted and there will be information on the application
process.
Gifts to our Foundation may be deductible. Tax ID: 37-1487238 Consult your financial planner / tax preparer for details.
2018 EACS Educational Foundation Fundraiser!
You are cordially invited to attend our
2018 EACS Educational Foundation
Dinner / Auction, as follows:
Date: Friday, May 11, 2018
Time: 6:00p: Doors open/gather/raffle/auction bids
6:30p: Welcome/Program begins - dinner served
7:10p: Recognition of SY17/18 Teachers of the Year
7:15p: Keynote: Astronaut Alan Bean (USN-Ret.)
4th man to walk on moon & acclaimed artist!
8:15p: Q&A with Captain Alan Bean
8:30p: Silent Auction ends/Raffle Winner drawn
Location: IPFW’s International Ballroom: Walb Student Union
2101 E Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana
Purpose: To support students and staff through our
East Allen County Schools Educational Foundation, Inc.
Event Cost: $35/person, includes dinner; $70/couple, includes
dinner; $240/table of 8, includes dinner
RSVP: RSVPs are required with payment by 04/20/18.
Seating is limited and RSVPs are required.
Donations: Contact the Foundation by 04/20/18 with items
you will donate for our charity auction
Our Foundation thanks our lead event sponsors:
Dress is business casual attire. Dinner catered by:
Payment for items and/or donations at event: Cash, check or debit/credit.
Raffle tickets at event may be purchased with cash, check or debit.
Please make checks payable to EACS Educational Foundation, Inc.
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
Marilyn Hissong
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]
Gifts to our Foundation may be deductible. Tax ID: 37-1487238 Consult your financial planner / tax preparer for details.
RSVP: Please complete this form and return it with payment on
or before 2p on 04/20/18. Thank YOU for your support!
Your Printed Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address (please print): __________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________ Email: ____________________________________
Costs [includes dinner(s)]: $35/person or $70/two people or $240/table of 8
Circle
Y/N Number of attendees: Total
Y/N 1 person: includes dinner, keynote and auction ($35) $_____
Y/N 2 people: includes dinners, keynote and auction ($70) $_____
Y/N 8 people: includes dinners, keynote and auction ($240) $_____
Guest Name: ________________________ Guest Name: ________________________
Guest Name: ________________________ Guest Name: ________________________
Guest Name: ________________________ Guest Name: ________________________
Guest Name: ________________________ Guest Name: ________________________
(please use additional sheet(s), as needed)
_______ I cannot attend but want to make a donation to the EACS Educational Foundation: $_____
Return this RSVP to: East Allen County Schools (EACS) Educational Foundation, Inc.
ATTN: Rose Fritzinger, 1240 State Road 930 East, New Haven, IN 46774
Method of Payment (select one):
____ Cash
____ Check: made payable to EACS Educational Foundation, Inc.
Cash, checks or credit cards will be accepted at event for auction purchases and/or for
additional donations. Contact Rose Fritzinger with questions.
Thank YOU for your generous support of our EACS Educational Foundation’s efforts!
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]
Francine's Friends Mobile Mammography Unit is returning to EACS. This is a wonderful and convenient service offered to EACS and to our community by Parkview Hospital and the Breast Diagnostic Center. Parkview recommends women have an annual mammogram beginning at age 40. Women 35 and older, who are not experiencing any problems with their breasts, can get a screening mammogram on the coach. All participants must have a family physician as the screening report is sent to the physician. For participants that have insurance, their insurance company will be billed. For those that have EACS Group Health Insurance, Mammograms will be considered as a wellness benefit, covered at 100%. Please bring a photo ID and your insurance card. NO ONE will be turned away for inability to pay. Francine’s Friends has funding available and a donation toward the cost of the mammogram is welcome. 2018 screening schedule:
January 16 (Tuesday) – Paul Harding Jr/EAU
January 19 ( Friday) – New Haven High School
February 2 (Friday) – Prince Chapman
February 8 (Thursday) – Cedarville
February 14 (Wednesday) – New Haven Middle
March 26 (Monday) – Leo Jr/Sr High
April 16 (Monday) – Woodlan K‐12 Campus
May 4 (Friday) – Heritage K‐12 Campus
Appointments may be scheduled in by calling (260) 266‐8120.
Recognition Bulletin IX-27 3.9.18
1. IASP MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINICPAL OF THE YEAR ~ DISTRICT 3
The Indiana Association of School Principals annually recognizes outstanding
school leaders in each of the 12 Indiana districts who have succeeded in
providing high-quality learning opportunities for
students. These principals are acknowledged by
their peers for the exemplary contributions they
have made to the profession. The program honors
school principals / assistant principals who have
demonstrated excellence in the areas addressed
by the selection criteria.
Recently, Dr. Matt Widenhoefer was named
Middle School Principal of the Year for District 3!
Dr. Widenhoefer has been principal at Heritage Jr. Sr. High for 5 years, in
education for 21 years.
Congratulations Dr. Widenhoefer!
