STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Paxton-Buckley-Loda's teacher, Hillary Sawyer, has taken on the brand new role of “remote learning coordinator”. She has been a liaison to our families, provided PD for teachers, has assisted with technology resources and continues to support students who are in-person. Hillary is also our JH Scholastic Bowl coach and has experience teaching EL & gifted populations. She’s a "go-to" among our teacher leaders.
Books on time travel allow us to explore the past, future, and alternative time lines. They allow us to keep our imaginations alive and ask "What if?". Today is Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day. Visit your school or local library to find a book to inspire your imagination.
December 7 - 13, 2020 is Computer Science Education Week. Thank you to all of the educators, administrators, and support staff who encourage and inspire students to learn computer science skills.
over 3 years ago, Jennifer Diercks
ISBE PARTNERS WITH LURIE CHILDREN’S AND PEORIA ROE ON MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR ILLINOIS STUDENTS AND STAFF
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Staff Spotlight - Cassidy Jones, Noel Hatcher, Jackie Walsh and Morgan Williams - Urbana #116
All 4 of these teachers at Dr. King Elementary school have done incredible work preparing remote learning lessons for their students. They are progressive in finding ways to engage all students using a variety of online platforms including Google Slides, Google Classroom, Peardeck, Nearpod, Kahoot, Breakout EDU, etc. They are willing to share their knowledge and model lessons with their colleagues. They have been inspirational to me! It's fun to pop into their classes and see what they are using to keep their students motivated and engaged.
Our office will be closed Wednesday, November 25, Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. We will open on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 8:00 a.m..
over 3 years ago, Jennifer Diercks
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day. Thank you to all secretaries, classroom aides, cafeteria workers, maintenance workers, bus drivers and the others that support educators, school leadership, and the students, too.
over 3 years ago, Jennifer Diercks
Our Office will be closed on Friday, November 20, 2020, for staff training from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.