- In This Issue
- *Insurance Presentation
- *EFN Grant Requests Due
- *Helping Hands Volunteers
- *Flu Shots Available
- *Random Moment Time Study
- *Homecoming Bike Ride
- *NJSD Hall of Fame Tickets
- *SAP Seeks Members
- *AODA Student Grants
- *Fall Musical Coming
- Regular Features
- *Wellness Updates
- Today's Tech Tip
- This week we look at managing notifications and limiting distractions from notifications.
Click here to watch the video
Activities Update
- The fall musical opens with three shows and the state’s top-ranked girls volleyball team hosts a tournament full of ranked teams on Saturday to headline the week in Neenah High School Activities.
Click here for the Full Update
- Job Openings
- If you are a current employee interested in being considered for the Operations Night Supervisor position at Neenah High School,
please click here to apply
- Retirement Info
- For those who missed the retirement benefits presentation last week, the PowerPoint presentation is below.
click here to view
- 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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September 28, 2016 - Issue #3
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Insurance Information Presentation Set for Sept. 28
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Information regarding the District's insurance will be shared at a staff meeting on Wednesday, September 28 at 4 p.m. in the Shattuck Middle School Auditorium. The meeting will include a brief history of our insurance along with a discussion of preliminary plans for 2017 that will be presented to the Board of Education in October. All staff are encouraged to attend this meeting.
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Educational Foundation of Neenah Grant Requests Due
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The first meeting of the Educational Foundation of Neenah (EFN) for the school year will take place on Thursday, October 13, at noon in the Board room of the administration building. Grant requests are due to Diane Haug no later than Wednesday, October 5.
Information about the EFN and grant request forms may be found at https://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/community/efn.cfm. Feel free to call (Ext. 10100) or email Diane with any questions. Thank you!
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Helping Hands Craft Fair Seeking Volunteers
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The Helping Hands Craft Fair is seeking for volunteers to fill a variety of different jobs for its event on Saturday, November 5. There are different positions for every time of day and type of desired job. Please consider assisting with this annual event where all proceeds support our needy NJSD families during the holiday season. Click here to view available positions and sign up.
The fair will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Ron Einerson Fieldhouse at Neenah High School. There is a $2 admission fee.
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Flu Shots Now Available at Wellness Center
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NJSD staff and family members may get free flu shots at the District Health and Wellness Center. Flu shots are available by setting up an appointment at 844-616-3556. Three additional time frames have also been established where staff members can make flu shot appointments: October 4 from 3-5 p.m., October 12 from 7-9 a.m. and October 20 from 3-5 p.m. Those who are not on the District insurance plan will need to submit paperwork for reimbursement from their insurance that will be provided at the time of service. See the attached flyer for more information.
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Random Moment Time Study Information
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One of the few funding sources a district has is Medicaid. Of the three different forms of Medicaid funding districts get, the one that affects most district staff is RMTS - Random Moment Time Study. These are random time surveys that the vast majority of you could potentially receive (even administrators are eligible to get these). For more basic information on these, please see the attached short info sheet.
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Bicycle in the 2016 Homecoming Parade
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Join NJSD staff, students and community members by bicycling in the annual homecoming parade on Friday, October 14. This slow ride promotes and healthy activity in our community. Groups and teams who already have plans for the parade can opt to ride their bikes as well. Meet at city pool at 4:30 p.m. and the parade starts at 5 p.m.
A full signup for groups who wish to participate in the homecoming parade will be sent next week.
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NJSD Hall of Fame Tickets on Sale - Banquet Oct. 15
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Tickets for the 2016 Neenah Joint School District Hall of Fame induction banquet are now on sale at the District Administration Building. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased in person at 410 S. Commercial St. from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets may also be ordered by contacting Jon Joch in the Business Office at 751-6800 ext. 10105 or jjoch@www.neenah.k12.wi.us. The banquet will be held on Sat., Oct. 15 at the Bridgewood Resort in Neenah. A social hour begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by a luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m.
The 2016 induction class consists of: Tom Berven, Dr. Wellington Hsu, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, Jean Kessler, Patricia Westphal, Thomas Wiesner and Ivan Williams.
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Student Assistance Program Seeks Members
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In an effort to promote a healthy school environment, the Student Assistance Program works in several ways. It not only provides a prevention element by educating students to make good decisions about the use of alcohol and drug abuse but also provides early identification and intervention with students having chemical abuse or misuse problems or concerns. If you are interested in joining the District SAP Team, and getting involved in AODA intervention and prevention throughout the District, or in your own building, please contact Chris Christensen at cchristensen@www.neenah.k12.wi.us.
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AODA Mini-Grants Available to Students
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DPI offers up to $1000.00 in grant money to students interested in developing a project focusing on AODA and/or its relationship to other youth risk behaviors such as violence, bullying, alcohol traffic safety, tobacco use, suicide and sexual risk behavior. Projects should be student-led, though it is recommended that adult advisors guide them through this process.
If you know a group of students who would be interested in writing a proposal for this grant, and are willing to help and advise them, please contact cchristensen@www.neenah.k12.wi.us. for more information about this awesome opportunity! Grant proposals are due by the end of the day on Friday, October 14.
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Fall Musical Opens Sept. 29 - Tickets on Sale
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The annual Neenah High School fall musical, Spamalot, opens on Thursday, September 29 and will have six shows over two weekends. Tickets are on sale now at Door 3 during the school day or online at rocketplayers.com. Tickets will also be available at the door beginning one hour before showtime. All NJSD staff members may get one free ticket for the show by showing their staff ID.
Show times are September 29, 30 and October 1, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. each night and October 9 at 2 p.m. in Pickard Auditorium.
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Wellness Updates
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- ?? 113 Healthy You Apparel Items were Ordered! Way to spread the wellness cheer by sporting our program and gear! Apparel will be arriving mid October and delivered to your school.
?? Live Well Campaign Display your Live Well Card and send a picture to Kelly Kelderman to be entered for great prizes. Click here for a card and details on the program.
?? Looking for a Mindfulness for Credit Course? 50 NJSD staff participated in a course this past July to learn personal mindfulness techniques and ways to teach them to students. You can participate in the same course that our staff really enjoyed. See attached flyer for this opportunity in Appleton on November 11 and 12. It is approved for a $150 credit reimbursement through NJSD.
- Quick Links:
Humana Members:
Learn how you can earn up to 100 points per month by participating in Vitality Challenges on your Smartphone! Watch Austin's short video here on how to play. There are two Humana sponsored Challenges you can join before October 1, or create your own and challenge your friends!
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