Quizlet is Blocked

 Hi All-

Please know that Quizlet is blocked by our district. We understand that this is a popular application that has been used in the past. However, with the new SOPPA law, Quizlet is one of a few applications that do not sign a Digital Privacy Agreement (DPA) and using their applications and sites leaves our staff and students open to breaches of privacy. The company openly shares digital information with several 3rd party companies. 

Please remember as an FYI, if using a website that is not approved in LEARN with a DPA, the person promoting the use of the application/site assumes responsibility for breach of privacy. We strongly encourage you to check out LEARN if you have questions on an app/site's status. 

October Star Search Winner Revealed!

 

Congratulations to Kari Pitstick, as the October Star Search Winner!! Kari was nominated by Kerri Jass for...

"Kari has been ahead of the game on using standards and proficiency tables for the last couple of years. She does a great job of helping her students understand and reflect on where they are with regard to each of her ELA standards. She has also helped me learn how to do this better! She's just awesome!"

Kari was chosen at random, from among 11 October nominees, to receive a Box 'o Fun. Other amazing nominees included Liz Orman, Courtney Ward, Josh Maurice, Beth Sterkel, Renee Kuryliw, Mary Albrecht, Matt Cyerk, Melanie Chambers, Shannon Shanahan, and Rachael Hall. 

The names of ALL nominees will be displayed on the Wall of Fame at Meredith. 

Please consider nominating a staff member for the November Star Search drawing. Nominate HERE!!

Personalized Learning Vlog: Episode 5

Thank you to the Personalized Learning Steering Committee Relationship Subgroup members Kate Atkins and Zack Munro for their work in creating this first installment of relationship-focused vlog posts. 

Kate and Zach were introduced to the concept of grading conferences in 2018 by Katelynn Giordano. They have since put their own spin on conferences, which now include weekly feedback Fridays; this small addition has helped end-of-quarter grading conferences run more smoothly and students are now able to take ownership of their learning weekly while meeting with their teacher(s). They have found that building relationships helps to IgKnight the Connection so our students feel safe and supported! 

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Kaneland Care Closet Needs

 As we head into winter, our Kaneland Care Closet could use a few donated items.  The Care Closet services all Kaneland students to meet the needs they request if possible to provide food, personal care, and clothing items.  If you are able and wanting to donate please use this link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GCUF6LFHPBIV?ref_=wl_share

Be Relentless!

 We are thrilled to be just a few weeks away from hosting Hamish Brewer to Kaneland.  He is the author of Relentless and currently a Middle School Principal.  He is known as the Tattooed Skateboarding Principal.  In order to get your mind thinking and ready for our keynote session on November 22nd, here are a few quotes from the Relentless book:

-There are no guarantees for tomorrow in life, so live with no regrets!

-You can't serve someone you think are you better than!

-If we make love the center of our school, we will win every time because love turns us into a family.

-Your effort has to match the dream, and dreams do not come true without a plan.

-When you know the curriculum, understand your students' needs, and know their starting point, you can begin to build a bridge that closes the achievement gap.

LAST Chance to Register for IgKnight!

Registration for IgKnight will close on Sched this Thursday at 7:30AM.  This is your last chance to register or change sessions.  After this date, Educational Service Department will assign you to any open sessions that you are not registered for.  We look forward to a great day of learning and engagement on November 22nd! Please log on today and make any last second changes using this link. 

Kaneland Connects Trivia

 A shout out to Beth Sterkel for being the winner to our Co-teaching and MTSS trivia from last week!  A great prize is on the way to you!  AWESOME JOB!

This week's trivia question is:  What are the two members that take part in the feedback cycle?  Be specific to the language shared at Personalized Learning 2.75 part one!

Email Sarah Mumm at 10358@kaneland.org to enter for a chance to win a prize!  Good luck!

All About Our Knights

  Let's take some time to share fun facts about our Knight Family.  Did you figure out the answers from last week's submissions?  Here they are for you.

1. Whose former jobs include raft-guide, massage therapist, and piano teacher?  Taylor Knoepke

2. Who owns over 400 board games? Rachael Walker

3. Who  was a serious skier at one time? Jake Rainer

4. Whose favorite thing to do is hang by the pool? Britt Mattern

Try your hand at these fun facts about your peers, can you guess who? 

1. Who has 5 children, 4 boys and 1 girl?

2. Who has deadlifted 300 pounds? 

3. Who knows how to drive a forklift and a small train?

4. Who is related to the original Colonel Sanders?

Hints to help you match this week:

Amanda Nelson- KBK

Annie Cantrell- KST

Dan Rutter- KST

Terra Pyfer- KST