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| For friends of the DeForest Area School District |
May 2009 |
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 Greetings!
Join us in congratulating DeForest Area High School's Class of 2009 as they graduate on Saturday, June 6. Best wishes for success and happiness in the future!
Last call for volunteers for the 3rd annual Reality Day for high school seniors, scheduled for Wednesday, May 27. If you would like more information or are interested in participating, please contact Debbie Brewster at 842-6581 or dbrewster@deforest.k12.wi.us. If you have already volunteered, you will be receiving a confirmation email or letter in early May.
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 District mentor programs supports new teachers
The DeForest Area School District is committed to building a culture that honors knowledge, respects individuals, demands excellence, fosters life-long learning, and supports relationships that strengthen individuals, families and the community.
Since staff members are one of the foundational elements of educational excellence, the school district is committed to all teachers being highly effective practitioners. A strong mentorship program for new teachers improves the quality of instructional practices under the guidance of trained mentoring professionals.
The DeForest Area School District expanded its mentorship program in 2005 to assist teachers in developing a meaningful understanding of District expectations for quality instruction.
Cindy Rosch, a former teacher at the middle school, took over the reigns as the District's mentor coordinator last year. According to Director of Instruction Sue Wilson, "Cindy Rosch guides new teachers in both the art and science of a very complex profession. She is a role model for veteran teachers as well as those new to education in her passion and drive for continuous improvement and life-long learning."
Program meets needs of two groups
All teachers new to the DeForest Area School District are identified as either an Initial or Professional Educator. The District recognizes that an Initial Educator has different needs than a Professional Educator; therefore, the role of the mentors in assisting these two groups is slightly different.
During the past two years, Rosch has revised and expanded the program to fit the needs of these two groups. With the help of the Dane County New Teacher Project and the New Teacher Center-Wisconsin, unique and exciting learning opportunities are available to support beginning teachers.
Pictured above: DASD new teachers Julia Hoffman and Dean Becker attend a Mentor Workshop organized by coordinator Cindy Rosch.
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 Still time for YOUR Input!
Community members not at the Framework for Our Future 2.0 conference are encourated to give their input.
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 Mock Crash Simulation
Thursday, May 28, 7:00 pm
DeForest Area High School Parking Lot
High school seniors will be participating in a mock crash simulation on Thursday, May 28 at 9 am. An evening presentation is being offered to adults in the community the same day at 7:00 pm.
The event is taking place thanks to the coordinated efforts of several groups: DeForest Area High School, DeForest Area Fire/EMS Department, DeForest Police Department, DeForest Area Joining Forces for Families, Dane County Sheriffs Department, and the Wisconsin State Patrol. The hope is to prevent such crashes from occurring in our community.
For more information, contact Tim Onsager, DAHS Principal, at 842-6600 or Lieutenant Dan Furseth at 846-6655.
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40 Assets
Tip of the Month
Positive Identity
Dwell on what childrern do right instead of what they do wrong ... Avoid comparing young people with each other ...Ask young people what they are passionate about.
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Pictured above...
The DeForest Area High School Forensics Team took 2nd place in this season's state competition.
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Events Calendar
Annual "Back-to-School" Lunches continue in May
DAHS Spring
Musical, "Cinderella"
April 30-May 2
7:00 pm; Cost $5.00
High School
Performing Arts Center
Staff Appreciation Week in our Schools
May 3-9, 2009
June 22-July 24
Call Jan Williams at
842-6751 for more information.
Mock Crash
Simulation
for the Community
Thursday, May 28,
7:00 pm
High School Parking Lot
North Star
Blues & BBQ Festival
Upcoming Family Events
in the DeForest and Madison area
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| Thank you! |
Click here to download a PDF version of this District Dialogue issue. |
| Contact Information |
Please contact me if you have any questions or if I can assist you in any way . . .
Debbie Brewster, School/Community Relations Coordinator
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