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STAFF ON THE MOVE
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Janice Unfried, Coordinator, Grant and Special Programs
Kati Spier-Monroe, Teacher, Wingland Elementary School
Lori Carter, Teacher,
Highland Elementary School
Tawni Nearey, Mild/Moderate Teacher, Standard Elementary School
Irene Bautista, Noon Aide,
Highland Elementary School
Carmen Clark, Temporary Instructional Aide, Special Education,
Standard Elementary School
Carrie Montgomery, Temporary Instructional Aide, Special Education,
Standard Elementary School
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The Safe Schools/Healthy Students Report | The latest news and activities that are sponsored by Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant are at:
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Coordinator
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| New and helpful health benefit information is posted on the District website. |
Check it out at:
Health Benefit Materials
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 Attention CalPERS Members
Need to schedule an appointment to plan for retirement?
Contact:
Matt Smith
KCSOS
636-4470
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October District Happenings
Dear Standard Community,
The eNewsletter you are receiving contains information about the Standard School District and the general events from the monthly school board meetings.
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 STUDENT SUCCESS
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Principal Tonny Gisbertz reported that the Safe School Ambassador program is in its first year at Highland Elementary School. Students that are selected as ambassadors are proven leaders and good role models. The program teaches the student ambassadors how to work through challenges and mediate situations with their peers. Advisors/Teachers Melissa Varela and Candice Harvick attended the board meeting along with the students pictured below who performed skits showing strategies they have learned.
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Front Row: Jacob Mooney, Joel Mooney, Cameron Gage, Taylor Teeters, Briana Amezcua, Savanna Weaver, and Jaqueline Del Toro. Back Row: Steven Napier, Trustee; Melissa Varela, Teacher; Candice Harvick, Teacher; Tonny Gisbertz, Principal.
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MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Kevin Silberberg, Ed.D. |  Opportunities for teachers to add more "tools in their toolbox" abound during the month of October. I would like to encourage our entire teaching staff to apply for a Standard School Foundation Grant. These funds are set aside to fund innovative projects that will equip the classroom teacher to reach students in new and exciting ways. The limit is $1,200.00 per teacher and the deadline is October 31.
Another opportunity in the works is a "Double Your Impact" campaign with Donorschoose and Chevron for STEM projects. Many teachers are aware of the concept behind Donorschoose where classroom projects are highlighted on the website and individuals can donate to that project. Please note, to qualify for this program, the project must involve science, technology, engineering, or math in some way. Standard is working with Chevron to double whatever funds are designated for any project within our District. For example, if $250 comes in as a donation, Chevron will match that amount raising the amount to $500. More on this program will be coming to schools in the near future.
With declining state funds and a poor economy, these opportunities are invaluable. Our thanks to the SSD Foundation and Chevron for meeting teachers needs this year.
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BOARD AGENDAS AND MINUTES ARE JUST A CLICK AWAY:
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STRATEGIC PLAN
Continue to refine the work of "teacher leadership teams" on each campus.
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Teachers from all school sites collaborated with Gary Giannoni from Pivot Learning Partners on October 20, 201, to conclude a seven week workshop series for Teacher Leadership Training for Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) . This series of workshops have empowered Teacher PLC Leaders to train other teachers at schools sites by offering a deeper look at the step of the Cycle of Inquiry and resources for the continuing development of strong PLCs in the Standard School District.
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Enrollment as of September 16
|  Standard Elementary 457
Highland Elementary 829
Wingland Elementary 723
Standard Middle 900
Districtwide 2909
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Red Ribbon Week - October 24
|  This is a great time to emphasize the message of a healthy, drug-free lifestyle to students.
Remember, all District staff are role models for our students - Let's be good ones!
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