December 7, 2016
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- In This Issue
- *Most Likely to Succeed
- *Field Trip Reminder
- *Humana Vitality Changes
- *Wellness Ed Name Change
- *Data Retreat Grades
- *W-2 Information
- Regular Features
- *Wellness Updates
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Board Meeting Recap
- Proposals for 2017 summer school and 2017-18 Course, Additions, Deletions and Revisions (CADR) were approved as presented by the Neenah Joint School District Board of Education at its Dec. 6 meeting.
Click here for the Full Recap
- Today's Tech Tip
- This week we are continuing our look at phishing scams and understanding what the phishers are trying to do.
Click here to watch the video
Activities Update
- The boys basketball team hosts top-ranked Kaukauna in its home opener on Thursday and the wrestling team holds its annual invite on Saturday to headline the week in Neenah High School Activities.
Click here for the Full Update
- ELL Weekly Tip
- ?What are the best ways to communicate with ELL families? The link below provides some helpful tips on establishing communication.
Click here for the link
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- Job Postings
- If you are interested in applying for the Academic Assistant position at Shattuck or the Educational Assistant (cross categorical) position at Tullar, please click on the link below. Job Descriptions are available by clicking on the blue links at the bottom of this e-mail.
Click here to apply
- Past Issues
- Miss something in a previous Rocket Roundup? They are archived on the staff resources page of the website.
Click here for past issues
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- Have News to Share?
- If you have any information for NJSD staff you would like included in the Rocket Roundup please send to:
jstrick@www.neenah.k12.wi.us
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December 7, 2016 - Issue #13
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Most Likely to Succeed Showing on Dec. 8
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The Neenah High School Arete Academy is hosting a free public showing of the film, Most Likely to Succeed, with a discussion to follow, on Thursday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Shattuck Middle School Auditorium. The acclaimed film offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of—if we have the vision and courage to transform our schools.
The purpose of this event is to foster meaningful discussion among educators, administrators, parents and students about how current obstacles can be overcome and steps towards change can be taken on a local level. Born out of these conversations is a community-wide commitment to moving forward; transformational initiatives are undertaken and real change is ignited.
Please use this link to register for the event.
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Field Trip Reminder for Staff
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Please remember to notify your school’s Health Assistant or Administrative Assistant of any upcoming field trips at least two weeks prior to the field trip. This allows the Health Assistant or Administrative Assistant time to prepare any medications and health plans that may need to be sent along with the teacher on the field trip. It also allows the District Registered Nurses time to plan for students who have more extensive medical needs that may require closer supervision by a parent or trained staff member.
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Humana Vitality Changes for 2017
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Two important items for NJSD staff members on the District insurance plan:
1. Humana Vitality bucks should be claimed by December 31, 2016 as the program will be switching to Go365 under the umbrella of the School District on January 1, 2017. You will still carry over 10 percent of your points earned during 2016 on January 1.
2. Adult dependents on your insurance plan will still need to complete the health assessment and biometric screening in order to maintain lower rates. However, these screenings for adult dependents will not earn points toward the Vitality/Go365 program. In its place, all adults will earn 1,250 points for their first verified workout.
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Wellness Education Name Change
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Wellness Education may now be referred to as Physical Education following approval by the Board of Education at its Dec. 6 meeting. However, official documents (report cards, curriculum documents, Schoology folders, IC, etc.) for the current school year will remain as Wellness until the end of the 16-17 school year.
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Data Retreat UWO Grades Now Available
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If you are a part of your school Data Retreat team and utilized the UW-Oshosh credit option, your grade is now available online. Please access Titan Web to print off your grade.
Remember that to be reimbursed, you must submit your unofficial grade/transcript and a District request for reimbursement form. Please be sure your administrator signs the District reimbursement form. The completed request for payment can be sent to Steve Dreger in the Administration Building.
Reimbursement questions can be directed to Diane Galow at x23101, grading/transcript/UWO Login questions should be directed to UW-Oshkosh at (920) 424-1234.
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W-2 Wage and Tax Statement Information
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Please login to Skyward between November 17 and December 31 to choose the delivery method for your 2016 W-2 Wage and Tax Statement. The District is encouraging every employee to elect the electronic form of delivery for this important tax document. Those electing electronic delivery of this statement will be able to login to Skyward, download their statement and have it immediately in early January. If you choose to have your statement delivered in paper format, it will be available for you to pick up at District Office starting the last week of January.
To select your W-2 delivery method, go the NJSD website, click on "staff resources" in the upper right, scroll down to "Skyward" and login to Skyward (or just click here). Your username and password should be the same as your computer login. Once you are logged in, you will immediately be prompted to select your W-2 delivery method - you can choose, paper, electronic, or you can ask to be reminded again later. You will have until December 31 to make this choice.
If you choose electronic delivery, you can print this statement at your building. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Jaenke via email or at extension 10106.
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Wellness Updates
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? It's Bingo Time. Print your card today (attached) and start playing! This program is APPROVED for? 210? Go365 Points for those who take NJSD Health Insurance. It is a simple way to earn Go365 Points to kick off 2017 and provide ?all staff ?with healthy holiday reminders. Open to all NJSD staff, spouses and adult children.
?? 2017 Health Screening Registration information will come out soon! Be on the lookout.
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