Weekly Happenings
Need to Know
Safety Drills Thursday, April 11 - At 8:55 on Thursday we will conduct our yearly tornado drill. An announcement will be made and we will head to our designated locations. During announcements 3rd hour we will conduct a tabletop security drill, reviewing our security protocols with all members of our school. There will be time for discussion during this drill in the classroom. Please plan for 2nd and 3rd hour to be about 5-8 minutes shorter on Thursday to accommodate time needed for these two safety drills.April 19th No School/Work Day - Department Chairs and Curriculum coordinators will communicate expectations for independent departments and PLCs. This is an in person work day. The morning is to be spent in team work (PLCs and Departments). After lunch is time dedicated to independent work time.
- Staff: Check your Learning Plan within Frontline
- You must finalize attendance for any courses you've completed by May 1st in order for your contract to be issued by May 15th.
- Work with your supervisor to ensure Outside PD Hours you've submitted for approval have been processed by your supervisor prior to May 1st (both "Pending prior approval", and "Awaiting final credit").
You can view your total number of PD hours at any time within Frontline. Please watch this short video for instructions.
Impact: Governor Evers signs into law Bill 232
There will also be a PD webinar opportunity tied to this bill presented by DCE teacher Kevin Podeweltz. Here is the information from him:
Hello DCE Teachers,
With the addition of Asian Americans and Hmong Americans to Act 31, the law that requires our teaching on human relations for Native Americans, Blacks, and Hispanics, I would like to invite you to a PD Webinar I am cohosting with the AAPI Coalition of Wisconsin. This opportunity will be added to our Frontline for PD hours, however registration at https://tinyurl.com/WCSSmembers would also be needed.
I hope to see you there on April 23rd. The addition of Hmong and Asian Americans to Act 31 has been in the works for a while, and I am thrilled it passed.
Kevin Podeweltz
- Linked HERE is all the information needed for the sophomore PreAct and Forward testing. Please take a look before attending one of the training meetings below.
- Mandatory staff training meeting for PreAct/Forward in the IMC. (Attend either date and time)
- April 8th 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- OR
- April 9th 7:05 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.
ETF Learning Opportunities
Webinars in April & May
How to Use ETF’s Online Retirement Calculator
Additional Contributions
Beneficiary Designations
Understanding Your Annual WRS Statement of Benefits
WRS Effective Rates and Annuity Adjustments
Preparing for Your Retirement
To register: https://etf.wi.gov/webinar-catalog
There is also a “stay connected” option at the bottom of the page if employees want to be notified of future webinars
ETF Group Retirement Appointments (in-person)
A benefits specialist will be in your area to conduct group appointments. Bring your Retirement Benefit Estimates and Application (ET-4301) which you receive from ETF. Several topics will be discussed at this 2½ hour appointment.
Wausau dates:
May 14th at 2:00 PM
May 15th at 9:00 AM
Stevens Point dates:
June 18th at 2:00 PM
June 19th at 9:00 AM
To register: https://etf.wi.gov/events
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Reminder, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for your personal counseling needs. Whether you need support with mental health, personal issues, or professional challenges, our EAP offers FREE confidential counseling and resources to help you and your family.
CHICAGO ALIVE! - Hello DCE staff! I am Patrick Phalen, former principal at Mountain Bay Elementary. I have always been fortunate to have the opportunity to serve and support children. In my “retired” life I am blessed to still have a mission to help young people, and now it is providing them with opportunities in the arts! On April 26 and 27, there will be a concert at the UWSP-Wausau campus and all the proceeds will go to scholarships and creating opportunities for students in the performing arts! The concert will feature a band that I am proud to be a part of called Alive Again, A Tribute to Chicago. It is one of the top Chicago tribute bands in the United States! I GUARANTEE you will enjoy the concert even if you are not the most avid Chicago fan. In addition, the DC Everest HS jazz ensemble will be opening the show Saturday night! (Friday night will feature the Wausau West band). Tickets can be purchased at aliveagaintribute.com under shows. I hope you consider this great opportunity to support the arts and see a great concert!
Links
Weekly Advisory Notes & Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14uhHyG38ZyHOSbaTJQ17AuxXM6KeZBHqeHWiVYGdsWM/edit
Staff Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tA9F8Uxtg_6GgTuocX64uuUGSrKEtCKq?usp=drive_link
Pride Tickets: All staff are asked to send three Pride tickets to students per week. Use the rotation calendar to help provide an equal rotation. Teachers are welcome to send more than directed on the calendar. This action step should increase the amount of positive feedback parents and students hear about all the good they are doing.
Pride Ticket Rotation schedule: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10SwPkVNia-n4wB4mcWfWQQXlweW3WhIrKJK-I-tU5R4/edit#gid=0
Pride Ticket Website: https://pbis.dce.k12.wi.us/
Upcoming Dates
Closed PTO
The following dates are closed for PTO:- April 9, 12
- May 3, 6, 24
Field Trips
- Consider academic and curricular importance when scheduling
- Receive Principal's approval
- Make arrangements for payment/cost of trip
- Complete request form, attach student list (alpha with student's name, no nicknames, & ID number)
- If taking busses, student lists by bus with staff member name (health supplies for specific students will be packaged per bus).
- Verify each student field trip permission form is on file in IC
- Complete Online Bus Request
- Schedule appointment with Health Aide to review details about the trip
- Notice of trip and itinerary sent home
- Notify special education department/case manager of students attending the trip
- See Mike Raether if you have any questions.
- Field Trip Request Fillable Form
- Overnight or Out of State Trip Parent Consent and Release of Information fillable form
- Overnight or Out of State Trip Parent Consent for MEDICAL Treatment and Release of Information
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