January 11, 2017
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- In This Issue
- *Thank You Operations
- *Be Safe
- *NJSD Noted in State Address
- *Health Assessments
- *Go365 Assistance
- *W2 Forms Available
- *Autism Meetings Moved
- *Summer Driver's Ed
- *Blood Drive
- *Barrage 8 Orchestra
- *NJSD Classifieds
- Regular Features
- *Wellness Updates
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Board Meeting Recap
- An entrepreneurial program for high school students called INCubatoredu was among the items approved by the Neenah Joint School District Board of Education at its Jan. 10 meeting.
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- Today's Tech Tip
- This week's tip is the first in a series about keeping your photos safe, and knowing where your photos are stored.
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Activities Update
- The annual Neenah boys swimming and diving invite and several other home athletic events headline the upcoming week in Neenah High School Activities.
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- ELL Weekly Tip
- ?This week's ELL tip provides resources, including video lectures, an assignment and links to articles and information regarding testing and assessment. These resources address the positive and negative aspects of testing, the purposes and different types of assessments, and accommodations for English language learners.
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- Past Issues
- Miss something in a previous Rocket Roundup? They are archived on the staff resources page of the website.
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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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January 11, 2017 - Issue #17
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Thank You Operations and Maintenance Staff!
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A big thank you to our operations and maintenance staff for their hard work this week clearing the ice and snow from our parking lots and sidewalks to keep everyone safe, especially in the early morning hours today in preparing for the two-hour delay. Great job as always and your efforts are greatly appreciated!
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Please Be Safe on the Ice
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While the operations and maintenance staff has done an outstanding job, it is impossible to clear all of the ice with our recent weather conditions. Please be sure to wear proper footwear and use extra caution when walking and driving in these icy conditions.
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NJSD Recognized in State of the State Address
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Neenah Joint School District representatives received a standing ovation from the state assembly on Tuesday after being recognized as one of the state's top performing districts by Governor Scott Walker at the State of the State address in Madison.
Governor Walker noted that 90 percent of the state's districts met or exceeded expectations on the state report cards. He then singled out Neenah as one of the exceeding expectations districts and asked the contingent to stand.
Attending from Neenah were teachers Gregg Goers and Emily Bennett, students Ethan Weyenberg, Carson Tuchscherer, Ally Keach, Brianna Kuske, Caroline Vitale and Darian Frawley, Superintendent Dr. Mary Pfeiffer and High School Principal Brian Wunderlich.
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Go365 Health Assessments Now Available
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NJSD employees and dependents on the NJSD insurance plan may begin logging onto the Go365 website to take the Go365 Health Assessment. The health assessment and must be completed by Feb. 28 along with the biometric screening in order to keep insurance rates at 12.6 percent (the biometric screening must be completed by Feb. 14 if not being done on-site at an NJSD building). Those who have not yet scheduled an onsite biometric screening may click here to schedule an appointment.
Also, there have been some reported issues with the Go365 website. The beacons in the NJSD fitness centers have been experiencing problems and there is an issue with the link for viewing verified workouts. Intermittent issues with humana.com have also been experienced not allowing members to log in. These problems are being addressed by Humana. If you experience any other issues, please contact Humana at 866-427-7478.
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Health Assessment/Go365 Assistance Available
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NJSD staff members seeking in-person help learning the Go365 program or navigating the Go365 website or app, are welcome to attend a Go365 Training Lab at the Shattuck Middle School computer lab (enter main office doors). Online Health Assessments may be completed at this time as well. Come and go as you please. Two dates have been set and others will be announced.
* Monday, January 23 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
* Wednesday, January 25 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
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W2 Forms Available at District Office Jan. 16
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For those employees that did not choose to receive their 2016 W2 form electronically, printed copies will be available at the District Office. W2 forms will be available for pickup weekdays starting Monday, January 16 through Friday, January 27 between the hours of 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m.
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Autism Partnership Program Moved to Washington
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Effective this month, The APLL (Autism Partnership for Learning and Life) group will meet in the Washington School of Early Learning library instead of Shattuck Middle School. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, January 18 at 6 p.m.
Click here to learn more information about the APLL group
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Summer Driver's Ed Teachers Needed
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Two driver's education classroom teachers needed for summer school. If interested, please contact Tim Kachur at tkachur@www.neenah.k12.wi.us or 751-6900 ext. 16105.
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Honor Society Blood Drive Set for Jan. 25
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The Neenah High School National Honor Society is holding its annual winter blood drive on Wednesday, January 25 from 7:30-3:30 in the Apollo Commons. All the blood collected from the Community Blood Center is locally distributed. One pint of blood can save up to three lives. To schedule your donation appointment, please go to www.communityblood.org. Sponsor Code: N024.
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Barrage 8 Orchestra Coming on Feb. 22
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Neenah orchestra students from middle school through high school will have the opportunity to perform on stage with the national touring group Barrage 8 during a concert on Wed., Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Pickard Auditorium.
Tickets for the event are $10 each and are available online at www.barrage8.com or at Neenah High School Door 3 during the school day.
Barrage 8 is an 8-piece professional ensemble that utilizes creative percussion, dancing and energetic vocals. Their songs span from high-energy fiddle folk to upbeat world music with dramatic stage lighting that’s far more characteristic of rock shows than string ensembles. The group was created with music education as its goal.
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NJSD Classifieds is on Facebook
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NJSD staff members who have not yet joined the NJSD Classified Facebook page are welcome to join. It is a place for NJSD employees and spouses to advertise items and purchase from one another. Simply request to be a part of the group and the administrator will approve the request.
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Wellness Updates
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* NJSD has a new Wellness Coordinator. Sara Moore has been named to the position and will begin on January 11. She has worked as a substitute teacher this year in the District and has been an Associate Lecturer at UW-La Crosse. She has a M.S. in Therapeutic Recreation from UW-La Crosse and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
* Last call for Holiday BINGO cards! They should be turned into Mary Greene at Horace Mann by Friday, January 13. They can be sent via school mail or e-mailed to mgreene@www.neenah.k12.wi.us.
* The Neenah High School boys track and field team will host its 11th annual Rocket Blast-Off 5K Run/Walk on Sat., March 4 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Neenah High School Runner's High program. Cost is $25 before Feb. 17 and $30 through the day of the event. The event is worth 250 Go365 points. Online registration is available at www.active.com and the registration flyer can be found by clicking here.
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