61 minutes - Decatur Public Schools

61 M INUTES
January 2, 2012
Kiss The
Pig
On Wednesday, December
21, SDMS Principal Howard
Edwards puckered up for Lilly
in front of faculty and
students. Edwards kissed
the pig in recognition of
the students raising more
than $400 to help support
Breast Cancer Awareness.
Students Clayton Rouscitto,
Sydnee Cearlock, and Danielle
Harmon organized this great
event. There were other staff
members that were also part
of kissing Lilly for this worthy
cause!
We are so proud to announce our
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Winners:
Grades 1st - 3rd
Names
1st Place - $100 Gift Card
Scott Mullinix
2nd Place - $75.00 Gift Card Anna Larson
3rd Place - $50.00 Gift Card Aaihisia Gomiller
Grades 4th - 6th
Names
1st Place - $100 Gift Card
Charlie Blackburn
2nd Place - $75.00 Gift Card Shaniah Smith
3rd Place - $50.00 Gift Card Riley Barnett
Grades 7th - 8th
Names
1st Place - $100 Gift Card
Jonathan Randell
nd
2 Place - $75.00 Gift Card Megan Olinger
3rd Place - $50.00 Gift Card Cassius Williams
Grades 9th - 12th
1st Place - $100 Gift Card
2nd Place - $75.00 Gift Card
3rd Place - $50.00 Gift Card
Names
Eve Greenwell
Ty Gehrken
Matthew Birch
Schools
South Shores Elementary
Dennis Elementary
Dennis Elementary
Schools
Garfield Montessori
Hope Academy
Muffley Elementary
Schools
Hope Academy
Stephen Decatur MS
Hope Academy
Schools
Eisenhower HS
Eisenhower HS
Eisenhower HS
Christmas at the Keil Building!
The Johns Hill 7th and 8th grade choir, Sound
Sensations, came to the Central Office on
Tuesday, December 20th to carol to the staff
accompanied by Chris Cayari,
Music Teacher at Johns Hill.
French Academy’s choir came to WOW the
Superintendent with the songs they prepared
for their annual Winter concert on
Wednesday, December 21st.
Harlem Globe Trotters visit DPS 61
Quake Milum and Ant Atkinson from the Harlem
Globe Trotters came to visit Johns Hill Middle
School on Wednesday, December 21, 2011.
The kids had a great time watching
Noah Newman from WAND TV challenge
Ant Atkinson to the Pepsi Challenge!
P L C Days
As you know, this year we implemented a
major new high school reform plan designed to significantly increase academic
achievement, and improve the culture and climate, at our high schools. As a part of that
plan, we are required to provide additional instructional time for our students. This
means that on Friday, February 17, and Monday, April 9, MacArthur, Eisenhower
and Phoenix Academy students are required to be in school. Previously, these were
listed as PLC days on the school calendar. Staff will hold regular classes with students.
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HELP WANTED!!
Become A Substitute Crossing Guard
*Supplement your income
*Work a few hours a day on a part-time basis
*Work only as needed
Substitute Crossing Guards typically work 1 to 1.5 hours in the
morning and/or 1 to 1.5 hours in the afternoon, helping our school
children cross the busy intersections near each of our schools.
For more information please contact Human Resources
424-3018
Apply online at our website
http:/www.dps61.org/Human Resources in our
Job Applicant Center
Decatur Public Schools Job Postings
One person’s
junk…
is another
person’s
treasure.
To submit an item, send
a brief description, the
cost, and your contact
information to:
jgaunt@dps61.org
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FOR SALE: Upright piano with bench /good condition. Made by Gulbransen Company in Chicago, IL. $100 obo.
Contact abrown@dps61.org.
FOR SALE: Vtech vSmile w/2 Controllers TV Learning System - $50.00 w/2 Games/Alphabet Park Adventure &
Cinderella’s Magic Wishers. Dreading Rods Reading Kit for Grades 1 + (Brand New, Never Used) - $50.00.
Vtech Nitro Notebook/Laptop - $40.00 w/2 Cartridges/Sing-Along & Story Time RCA Portable DVD Player w/AC
Power Adapter & Car Power Adapter - $30.00. Sakar Digital Camera/With Software - $20.00.
Dell Inspiron 8200 Laptop - $100.00, w/Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Office 2007 (Access,
Excel, Groove, InfoPath, OneNote, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word) Hewlett-Packard (HP) OfficeJet d135 All-In-One
Multifunction Printer, Fax, Scan, Copy - $75.00. Sony PlayStation 2 - $25.00 w/2 Games/Madden 2002 and Namco
Museum Vol. 3 (Ms. Pac-Man, Digdug, Galaxian, Pole Position II, Phozon, The Tower of Druaga). Iomega Zip
Drive/w/ 3 Tapes - $25.00. Sony Cybershot Digital Camera Carrying Case - $20.00. Contact rswims@dps61.org
FOR SALE: Mary Kay Christmas Sale - In-stock items 40% off : liquid foundations, lip colors and more. Starter
basic sets which make great gifts. Orders in December 20% off regular price. Contact Aissa via email anorris@dps61.org or phone in evening 668-2354.
FOR SALE: Beautiful wedding dress never worn still with tags on it, purchased from David’s Bridal in Champaign. 3- point bustle in the back to pin up the train. Size 16 there have been no alterations to dress. Dress is packed
in wedding bag ready to be worn. Call Dannika at 619-1015 for more details
FOR SALE: Electric-ceramic top stove for sale. Bought in 2007, still works like a charm. White, Frigidaire
model. Asking $200 obo. Call 519-6045 or 424-3027 or email ltrimble@dps61.org.
WANTED: working Washer and also working Gas Dryer ; Clean, working Gas kitchen stove. Please contact
dtucker@dps61.org .
FOR SALE: 2009, 23' Black/Yellow Rinker boat with ONLY 65 hours. In showroom condition, original owner,
meticulously detailed, 5.0 MPI Mercruiser engine, no rips, stains, sun damage or any other type of damage, professionally winterized every year, snap in carpet for easy cleaning, in excellent condition, full cockpit, bow and
bimini covers included, detachable face Clarion AM/FM CD player included, also has plug in for IPOD/MP3
player, large integrated swim platform with ladder, heritage custom trailer with mag wheels, LED lights and surge
brakes. Contact Andrea @ 972.2498 .
FOR SALE: Betty Boop collectors look no further…I have it all!! Collector "beanie baby" bears still in original
plastic boxes, collectible watches, fossil etc, discontinued San Francisco music box musical figurines and musical
boxes, Danbury mint figurines and dolls, t-shirts, monopoly game still sealed in box, cookie jars, salt and pepper
shakers, full sizes rubber head Halloween mask, tie, Madame Alexander dolls, collector stamps, purses, picture
frames, vintage wall light in original box, vintage stuffed doll in original box, slippers, tins and lunch boxes, pictures, coffee cups, many, many more misc items too many to list. Please contact 358.3970 .
FOR SALE: Colonial style house for sale: Price Reduced from $109,00 to $89,900, appraises at $119,900. 3 bedroom 2 full baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, family room that could be 2 rooms, with gas fireplace + garage, plenty of yard. New flooring, new kitchen counters, new frig, stove & oven. New carpet, new paint, new
fixtures in bathrooms and new tub surrounds. Just put on $8,000 carport/deck. Good neighborhood, 2669 S. 34th
Street, Decatur. Ready to move in-possession at closing. Contact Becky @ 853-8050.
The Decatur Public School District is not responsible for the quality of any items sold through this publication and has
no responsibility for the agreement reached between parties. 61 Swap Shop is a communication tool only and is
meant to inform DPS Staff and community members of items for sale.