Inside: Calendar: - Rock Island/Milan School District #41

Weekly RIMSD #41 Staff Newsletter
April 9, 2015
Superintendent’s Message
To prepare
high achieving
college and career
ready global
citizens.
Inside:
~ Need to Know
~ Making a Difference!
~ Teaching & Learning
~ Around the District
~ Community Corner
Calendar:
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NIGHT OF 1000 DREAMS
April 10, Jumer’s
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting
April 14
Send your building
information to
Communication Director
Holly Sparkman at holly.
sparkman@risd41.org for
inclusion into each Weekly
Edition of the Rock IslandMilan Lines.
As we near the end of a school year and graduation is around
the corner, it brings to mind – how many graduating seniors
have plans beyond high school and what was their path to
develop those post high school plans? Daily we focus on our
mission to prepare high achieving career and college ready
global citizens. To be college and career ready requires
students to aspire to an occupation aligned with their
passions. Students need exposure to various careers to gain
an understanding of the broad range of opportunities. Please
take the time to watch the RIHS CNA Class of 2015 video
mentioned in the newsletter. It’s great to know that we are
helping our students realize
their career dreams and
goals.
In my educational journey in
high school, I never imagined
working for a school
district, let alone aspire to
be a superintendent, mostly
because I never understood
that was ever possible. As you
A happy CNA student
reflect on your journey, most
likely the career path you took was based on some exposure
to a career, some coach or mentor encouraging/pushing,
and that your dream aligned to your passion. We need to
continually expand our students’ exposure to possibilities
so they make the best decision to align their passion to a
meaningful career.
Best practices indicate that when students clearly link their
future aspirations to daily classroom instruction, they have a
better chance at graduating and embarking on their chosen
career path. Our schools have made a commitment to hosting
career days and career fairs to encourage students to think
about their futures. Assuring students that they can aspire
to be anything they desire and assist them to understand
the effective effort and persistence needed to successfully
accomplish their dreams.
I thank you for your ongoing efforts to assist every
student aspire to greatness and linking our daily work with
their future success. Your motivation and coaching makes a
significant difference in the lives of our students. I applaud
you for giving the students the gift of becoming life-long
learners that will ensure that they will be high achieving
global citizens.
need to
KNOW
at Jumer’s
Hotel and Casino
T
he 27th Annual Night of a Thousand Dreams, a
fundraiser for the Rock Island/Milan School District
presents, “A Taste of Rock Island-Milan” at Jumers Casino
& Hotel Friday, April 10, 2015, 6:00 pm. Come enjoy one
of the signature charitable events of the QCA! Admission
will include samplings of signature dishes from some
of the finest restaurants in Rock Island, Milan and the
surrounding area, complimented by fine wine and premium
beer. Attendees will also enjoy socializing, raffles, and
bidding in a first class silent and live auction. General
Admission is $25 and reserved seating is $30.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
To order tickets visit www.rockislandschools.org
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Amanda Krahl, Edison Jr. High, who
welcomed a daughter, Madelyn, on Saturday, March
28th. Madelyn was born at 8:45 am and weighed 7
pounds 14.5 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Madelyn
is now at home and enjoying her big brother Logan and
Mom and Dad (Mike) are doing well.
Congratulations to these retirees from Horace Mann
Early Learning Center:
• Teri Young, Paraprofessional at HMELC, 18 years of
service
• Deb Bennett, Assistant Teacher, Ridgewood Head
Start, 29 years of service
• Patsy Prunty, Assistant Teacher, Marshall 3 Head
Start, 16 years of service.
Please remember
that all materials/
flyers need to be
approved before
distribution!
Materials and flyers from outside
organizations must be approved
before they can be distributed in the
buildings. This includes materials
from the City of Rock Island/Park
Board/Martin Luther King Center
and RIMSD Sports Feeder programs.
If someone drops off materials
without an approval form, do not
accept the materials.
Please direct organizations to contact
Holly Sparkman, 309-793-5900 x281
for approvals.
need to
KNOW
THANK YOU FOR VOTING
County Sales Tax Referendum Results
Unfortunately, the 1% county sales tax referendum was not successful. Overall, the entire Rock
Island County election results reflected that 49.65% voted “yes,” and 50.35% voted “no,” with a
difference of 188 votes.
In the Rock Island-Milan District, 4,921 citizens voted and approved the measure with
50.76% voting “yes” and 49.24% voting “No.” In 2014, voters in the Rock Island-Milan
School District defeated the measure with 46.33% voting “yes” and 53.67% voting
“No.”
There were fewer votes cast in 2015 (4,921) as compared to 2014 (5,102) and 2009
(7,042). The countywide results are still being reviewed. There will be a discussion in
the near future as to how/when to proceed with this issue.
Many parents, students and staff worked hard to get the Sales Tax information out to
the public. The grassroots campaign effort, supplemented with paid mail and voter
contact efforts, put the vote in a great position to pass, however still fell short.
Thanks to those of you that voted on the issue and those who also
dedicated your time and labor for the cause! Your efforts did make a
difference in the RIMSD vote!
Birth, Marriage, Adoption...?...
All of the Above?
REMINDER - .if you are on the Rock Island-Milan School District health insurance and you have any
life change event….stop and ask yourself “Do I need to notify anyone?”
If you are on your employers health insurance, the answer is “yes.” You have 30 days from the date
of the qualifying event to notify your employer of a divorce, birth, marriage, adoption or job loss
to make changes to your health insurance coverage. If you miss this 30 day window, you will not
be able to add to your plan until Open Enrollment period in October.
Call Brandy Carter in the Business Office with any questions! 309-793-5900 x204!
making a
DIFFERENCE
SHOUTS received March 16 - April 8
To: Jeremy Conaway, RIMSD Tech Dept.
From: Some fans!
When the high school needed additional workstations for students to participate in the recent PARCC
assessments, Jeremy was able to quickly and effectively prepare the business computer labs for the testing.
Excellent job, Jeremy!
To: Kelley Wenthe, RIMSD Tech Dept.
From: Some fans!
Kelley is the first point of contact for all things technology. She has an answer for most of the questions
presented to her and when she doesn’t, she knows where to find a solution. If there was a problem during
the PARCC testing, it was Kelley that documented the issue and routed the questions to the proper
technology staff for a solution!
To: Melanie Lloyd, RIMSD Tech Dept.
From: Some fans!
Melanie is the “Unsung Hero” of PARCC testing in the District. She prepared student data for the test,
worked with ISBE and PARCC to troubleshoot issues, and assisted district test administrators. I’m grateful
to Melanie for the many hours (often after 4:30!) she committed to this project!
To: Mike MacKenna, RIMSD Tech Dept.
From: Some fans!
Mike did a fantastic job making certain the wireless network was running at full capacity during the recent
session of PARCC tests. As a result of Mike’s preparations, the tests were completed with very few network
issues!
To: Laura Hall, RIMSD Tech Dept.
From: Some fans!
Laura is our “Google Guru” and has set up Google accounts for every staff member in the district and all
secondary students. She prepares workshops to train teachers and administrators to effectively use Google
tools for collaboration and sharing among themselves and with their students.
To: Calley Barnes, Eugene Field Elementary
From: Principal Mike Nitzel, Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Calley did an awesome job facilitating the 2nd grade standards meeting on Monday, March 30th, along with
her facilitation partner, Tara Niemeier! They kept everyone on task, made the work fun, answered questions
put to them, and involved everyone in the process. Great job, Calley!
To: Tara Niemeier, Longfellow Liberal Arts
From: Principal Mike Nitzel, Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Tara did a great job facilitating the second grade standards meeting on Monday, March 30 along with her
facilitation partner, Calley Barnes. Together, they kept everyone engaged, made the work fun, answered
questions put to them, and involved everyone in the process. Great job, Tara!
To: Dean VanVooren, Thomas Jefferson Elementary
From: Principal Mike Nitzel, Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Mr. VanVooren has begun “Genius Hour” in his classroom and is giving his students an opportunity to
explore things about which they are passionate! The excitement and engagement that was generated in his
room--even on the first day--was amazing! Way to go, Mr. V.!
Teaching & Learning
Professional Development from the ROE
Balanced Assessment Module 3
Introduction to Creating a Balanced Assessment System
FOUNDATIONAL SERVICES FOR ALL
(at no cost to districts)
#10878 Module 3
Date: April 20, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenter: Deb Taber & Nancy Galbraith
Audience: K-12 Teachers & Administrators
Registration Deadline: 4/13/2015
Outcomes and Description:
Module 3: To provide a foundation to building assessment systems at the district, school
and classroom levels. The objectives are 1. Recognize purposes of assessment and how
assessments, including assessments for student growth, fit together in a balanced system.
2. Define/clarify terms that describe the components of a balanced assessment system.
3. Share examples of formative, interim, and summative assessments. 4. Review current
local assessment systems in relation to a balanced assessment.
Return registration to: Rock Island County Regional Office of Education
3430 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL Phone 309/736-1111 Fax 309/736-1127
Name:
Address:
School/ROE/Position:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Email:
IEIN #:
Workshop ID# 10878
This program is funded with a grant from the US Department of Education using No Child Left Behind Title I Funds (100%)
through a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education System of Support (SSOS) funds.
Teaching & Learning
Professional Development from the ROE
Teacher Evaluation Module 3
FOUNDATIONAL SERVICES FOR ALL
(at no cost to districts)
#10885 Module 3
Date: April 14, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenter: Deb Taber & Nancy Galbraith
Audience: K-12 Teachers & Administrators
Registration Deadline: 4/10/2015
Outcomes and Description:
Module 3: Student Learning Objectives
Teacher Evaluation using the SLO Process. The purpose of this module is to introduce teachers
and administrators to the Student Learning Objective Process. This process will include: SLLO
Cycle; Elements 1-5; and examples of Measurement Models. Following this module participants
will demonstrate knowledge of the SLO process and supporting materials.
Return registration to: Rock Island County Regional Office of Education
3430 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL Phone 309/736-1111 Fax 309/736-1127
Name:
Address:
School/ROE/Position:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Email:
IEIN #:
Workshop ID# 10885
This program is funded with a grant from the US Department of Education using No Child Left Behind Title I Funds (100%)
through a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education System of Support (SSOS) funds.
around the
DISTRICT
Seniors Inducted into
National Honor Society
A total of 73 Rock Island High School seniors were
inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) on
Wednesday, Apr. 8 in a special ceremony before an
audience of family, alumni and friends. Additionally,
82 juniors and 94 sophomores were recognized as
provisional members! To be eligible for NHS, a student
must maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher and volunteer a
minimum of 10 hours in the community. A student’s
leadership and character are also considered.
Overall, the NHS seniors at Rock Island High School devoted thousands
of hours towards volunteer efforts at organizations such as: United Way,
Animal Welfare Center, Festival of Trees, Bald Eagle Days, Girl Scouts, the
Martin Luther King Jr Center and Mississippi Valley Blood Center.
View a list of the students online at the Rock Island High School Web site
www.rockislandschools.org/riec/rihs
RIHS Student Poetry/Rap Video Online
Rock Island High School students Zhanaya Richardson and Paul Bilori wrote their own poem/rap
collaborative on the dangers of smoking. The two performed it at the March 30 Inservice at Rock
Island High School. A video of the performance is available for viewing at the RIMSD VIMEO
account https://vimeo.com/123874211
around the
DISTRICT
Welcome Home!
Earl Hanson Principal Alicia Sanders
was proud to welcome a special visitor on
Thursday, April 9 – Stanford University
Basketball Team Member/ Pac-12 ScholarAthlete of the Year and Rock Island High
School Graduate Chasson Randle! Randle
attended Earl Hanson Elementary “back in
the day” and was happy to take some time
and visit with the students while home in
Rock Island.
Randle also took the time that evening to
hold a meet/greet/autograph session at the
Rock Island High School Fieldhouse. About
500 community members attended to say
hello and ask Chasson sign a basketball,
t-shirt, newspaper or other memorabilia.
Certified Nurses
Aide Class of 2015
The Rock Island High School Class of 2015
Certified Nurse Aide program had a busy year!
CNA Instructor Joann Stribling compiled
a video of the students and their activities
throughout the year.
A pinning ceremony is going to be held on
Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 p.m. at the Rock Island
High School Little Theatre.
http://bit.ly/1yaiaDo
Community Corner
PART TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEEDED FOR EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation is looking for a part-time Executive Director to
work approximately 20 hours a week. Qualifications and experiences being sought include:
strong management and organizational skills within a non-profit setting; fundraising; grant
writing; ability to work with individuals, business and community contributors; effective oral
and written communications; public relations and communications; understanding of budget
& finances; and ability to keep flexible work schedule outside traditional workday.
History of work or involvement in the Rock Island-Milan community will be significant
factor. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to the Rock IslandMilan Education Foundation at:
2101-6th Avenue - Rock Island, IL or email to: brock.aunan@RISD41.org
The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FREE SHREDDING AT RI LIBRARY APRIL 18
Rock Island Public Library is having a free shred event on Saturday, April 18, from 9:30 to
11:30 am at the downtown Main Library, 401 19th Street. The library is partnering with Arc
Industries, a division of The Arc of the Quad Cities area. Participants can drive up and drop
off • 2 containers of personal papers per person (bag, box or plastic tub/tote).
• With paperclips removed, if possible; Staples are OK.
LONGFELLOW BLOOD DRIVE THURSDAY APRIL 30
Longfellow Liberal Arts will host their quarterly Blood Drive from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. on
Thursday, April 30 at the school. WALK INS ARE WELCOME! Please bring your donor
card or photo I.D. This event will provide much needed blood to the Mississippi Valley
Regional Blood Center. If you would like to call and set up an appointment contact Mr. Moon
Villalobos at 309-373-8195.
All ages and belts welcome! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded in all divisions.
All colored belts that place 1st in their division for forms are eligible to participate
in the Colored Belt Grand Championship Forms competition. All Black Belts who
place 1st in their division for forms are eligible to participate in the Black Belt
Grand Championship Forms competition!
For more information, forms and registration visit
www.staplestkd.com
or call Grand Master Barrion Staples, 563-529-6395
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