Kind Words from Monica Genta

Monica Genta has stayed true to her roots by sending us an "AWESOME" care package. Take a look at what we received. We're excited to share some of the "old man candy" when you are out at Meredith.

 

December Star Search

November was a short and busy month! As such, we did not have any nominees for the month. My thinking is EVERYONE was a star this past month! Now that we've turned the corner and are nearing winter break, please consider nominating a staff member for the December Star Search drawing. You can nominate a colleague, or yourself, for their/your contributions to the Kaneland community HERE!! 

Last Chance for Feedback on SBG Implementation

 You are invited to participate in a research study for in-service teachers entitled “Implementation of Standards-Based Grading in Kaneland Public Schools” being conducted by Todd Reeves and Olha Ketsman, faculty members at Northern Illinois University. The purpose of this survey is to assess your implementation of standards-based grading in Kaneland Public Schools. 

 

Kaneland and NIU are conducting a research on the SBG implementation process. The survey open to staff from NIU will close December 3rd.

The study will involve completion of an online survey about your implementation of standards-based grading; factors that might be related to your implementation of standards-based grading; and your demographic and professional characteristics.   

 

The online survey should take about 15 minutes to complete. The information you individually provide will be anonymous. We would be grateful if you would participate in our study.  

 

No compensation will be provided for participation in this study.  

 

The survey and more information about the study can be accessed here. Or you can paste the following link into your Internet browser: https://niu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_26utDYJPBHPyK7I 

**The survey is best completed on a personal computer (e.g., laptop or desktop computer), rather than a mobile/cell phone**  

 

Thank you in advance for your participation. 

 

Sincerely,  

 

Todd Reeves, Ph.D, Educational Technology, Research and Assessment, Northern Illinois University, 815-753-9427 

Olha Ketsman, Ph.D, Educational Technology, Research and Assessment, Northern Illinois University, 815-753-9687 

K-5 PBP Table Work Updates

A HUGE kudos to all K-5 staff who dedicated time to the conversation, updates, drafting, and revising of tables.  The Tuesday sessions were amazing conversations and collaboration to kick off our work for the school year.  Thank you for your dedication to updating the work progress and setting the net steps for our meetings in February.  The February sessions will be held on a variety of days, as full days at Meredith from 9:30-3:30.  Please be sure to enter your sub into AESOP if you are a rep listed on the link below for your sub day.  Note this day in AESOP as an in district meeting.  All staff please review the next steps plan for your grade level and assist in preparing the the materials and information needed for the February sessions.       

Projected February PP Work Plan

IgKnight Feedback Data

 WOW!  What a great week of learning last week!  We would like to share a few initial feedback data points from the IgKnight Conference last week.  Thank you for attending and sharing in a great week! 

Kudos to our 71 presenters

439 Attendees, 237 gave feedback in Sched 

Average Feedback Rating in Sched 9.2

Highest rated sessions include SEL, Retirement, Guided Reading

272 Responses to Monica Genta Survey- Between 213 staff rated the presenter a 4 

Kudos to a great focus during the two days of learning and PD

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.  Who shares their name with another in the district, and loves the Cubs, dogs, and being a band mom? Julie Bradbury

 2. Whose children are fifth generation Kaneland students and her husband’s family has been in the Kaneland district since the 1800s? Christin Baldridge

3. Who grew up in a small town in Nebraska? Patty Griffith

4. Who has bungee jumped several times? Kelli Scardamaglia

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

1.  Who has been to 48 of the 50 states?  (Just missing Hawaii and Alaska)

2. Who loves crafts, reading, camping, spending time with family?

3. Who loves to swim and play water polo?

4. Who's second major is Spanish?

Hints to help you match this week:

Julia Galvan- KBK

Cassie Chambers- KSS

Arlene Goodrich- KST

Maggie Zurko- KBK

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Kaneland Connects Trivia

  A shout out to Sue Poterek for being the winner to our Relentless trivia!  A great prize is on the way to you!  AWESOME JOB!

This week's trivia question is:  Share three key concepts that were shared by either of our keynote speakers at IgKnight!

Email Patrick Raleigh 11509@kaneland.org to enter for a chance to win a prize!  Good luck!

District Secret Supporter Second Semester

 We were so excited to have 82 staff members participating in the District Secret Supporter this first semester.  Please remember to send a little gift of support to your assigned teacher each quarter.  If you did NOT sign up this fall but now want to take part in the process, please feel free to sign up today using the link below.  We will match up any new staff members for second semester by holiday break.  Thank you for taking the time to support each other! 

Secret Supporter Link