K-5 Curriculum Chat

 Today was the last Curriculum Chat of the year.  The MTSS and SPED teams met to discuss items on the recurring agenda.  The following is a video of the session  LINK.  Thank you to all staff who took time this year to engage in the chats.  I loved the time and discussion with staff.  Kaneland truly has an amazing, collaborative staff.  

No Place Like Gnome Submissions! (EC-12)

 You are all really good Gnome hunters.  Here were a few reasons sent in for why we love calling Kaneland our "Gnome":

-I’m happy to call Kaneland home because for the past decade, no matter what position or building I’ve taught in the kids have always made me smile every day.  

-I love calling Kaneland “gnome” because of the students and staff! The staff supports each other and is a second family. My students challenge me to think outside the box and they make me want to be the best SLP I can be! 

-I love Kaneland because everyone is so welcoming and always willing to help. Kaneland teachers are the best!! 

-The reason why I love calling Kaneland home is because we put kids first!

-I love Kaneland for the people!  The parents, co-workers, everyone!  Go Knights!

-I love calling Kaneland home because we are one and I love my Kaneland family.

-I love calling Kaneland my home because of the level of support I feel I get for both students and my own wellbeing as a staff member. I also love the added things (like this scavenger hunt) to bring fun into our workplace! 

-I love calling Kaneland my home because I have amazing co-workers and a team who make the job fun!

-I love Kaneland for the people, parents, co-workers and everyone!

-I love calling Kaneland home because I have amazing people who support, guide and mentor me through the years!

-I love that we had people that supported Makerspaces, let us pilot F and P, and that Dr. Mumm purchased books for our book studies.  

-I love that we can ask questions to Ed Service at any time and Dr. Mumm always is supportive and encouraging. 

-I love that the School Principals are always supportive and advocate for my needs as a teacher!

-I call Kaneland home because of the people I get to work with - both the students and my awesome co-workers! 

- I love calling Kaneland home because of the friendships I have made, the amazing feedback and advice that I have been given these past 2 years, and all of the ways that we come together as a community.

-I love being a part of Kaneland because the environment fosters a strong sense of community and support. The collaborative spirit among staff creates a welcoming atmosphere that truly feels like home.

K-5 Math New Adoption Program Training (K-5)

 This summer we will have the vendor from our newly adopted math program coming for a 3 hour training on two dates.  Staff can sign up by emailing Sarah Mumm your interest.  The official sign up google forms for summer are not ready yet.  The two summer training dates are June 10th from 9:00 to 12:00 and July 29th from 9:00 to 12:00.  

These are optional dates if you would like formal training on the new program this summer, please consider signing up and attending.  Seats are limited for the June date, but the July sessions has more seats.  Sign up early.   

Free Teacher Resources K-12

 Over Spring Break we had the opportunity to explore the Banzai programs of free teacher resources.  There are many lessons, assessments and units on financial literacy, social sciences and other key topics!  They are all linked to our state standards.  Check them out! 

Here is our Teacher Sign-up Page, as well as our homepage that overviews our program!