Become a Better Writing Teacher Book Study

 We are excited to offer a book study for interested staff on the text How to Become a Better Writing Teacher.  There are two options for the book study:

Option One: Staff can take the book study with a mix of virtual and in person sessions this summer and earn 1.0 in-district credit

OR 

Option Two:  Part of a virtual book study in the fall right after school for a few dates for pay or credit

We are trying to gauge how many staff would like to take part in this book study so we may purchase the books now for summer reading.  If you have an interested and would like a book provided, please email Sarah Mumm at 10358@kaneland.org

Virtual Author Visit Contest

 We are excited to have TWO Virtual Author Visits to give away to our classrooms.  Here is how to enter!  Good luck and be extraordinary! 

Building Showcase- Each month

 It is that time of year that we want to recognize all the amazing learning and dedication of our staff.   As Educators we do not take enough time each year to celebrate each other and our schools.  If you have a celebration please submit it to be shared in a future posts!  Kaneland is a very special place to learn and work!  Let's shout our stories of success to our community!  

KHS- Kaneland's Angelina Gochis wins state title in wrestling!  Kudos to brining home a state championship!

HMS- Designated as a School to Watch!  Kudos to the collective effort of the entire school.

KIPLA- Winter I-Ready scores show an increase of students from Fall along with the students' advocacy goals showing all students know what they are learning and what they need to focus on next. 

KST- The amount of writing growth range for the development SIP goal was 38% to 72%!  It was projected at 25%.  

KBK- Has had many author visits truly inspiring all to become writers!

KSS- Exceeded their reading SIP goal and made great gains in grade level reading rates!  Also a 4th grade KSS student got 4th in the regional spelling bee and is moving on to the regional finals!  

KME-Rigby data is progressing along with solid increases.  We are looking forward to the end of the year assessment. 

District- Our district SIP plan was distinguished this year!  With every Kaneland Connect Commitment being over the 85% rate in level 3 and 4!

 

Lucky Duck Raffle

 Keep making those matches!  If you are Lucky Duck 301 this week you can win a treat if you reach out so Sarah Mumm!  Enjoy and the Spring raffle is coming!

K-5 Math Manipulative Inventory

 As a K-5 we are looking to inventory our math manipulatives by classroom.  If each Teacher could take note and share on this google doc what you currently have and what you might need in the future it would be appreciated.  Please take the next week to share your information on this document.  Please submit prior to March 15th. 

Teacher Book Give Away Contest

  This month at the K-5 Schools and KIPLA we have local author Jennifer Hayes coming.  She recently published the Extraordinary Imagination of Jenny Figment.   She will be coming to visit and talk about her writing journey with our 2nd to 5th grade students during February.  In order to share a bit of fun and promote finding the extraordinary things our staff does, we have 10 of her autographed books to give away to our staff.  February tends to be the month that our educators may need a little boost and reminder of just how extraordinary you all are.  If you would like to be part of our raffle for the book give away, please email Sarah Mumm to nominate a peer for any extraordinary thing they do for others or students.  Let's celebrate each other along with a chance to win a brand new autographed book!  We will conduct the drawing on March 1st!