- In This Issue
- *Employees of the Year
- *Performance Survey
- *Retirement Celebration
- *Quarter Century Club
- *Teacher Appreciation
- *Wellness Updates
- *Wellness Platform
- Regular Features
- *Student Showcase
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- Board Meeting Recap
- Revisions to the Employee Policy Manual and certified staff contracts for 2017-18 were approved by the Neenah Joint School District Board of Education at its May 2 meeting.
Click here for the recap
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- Weekly Tech Tip
- The enigma of the Google Drive is uncovered in this week's Tech Tip.
Click here to watch the video
Activities Update
- ELL Weekly Tip
- All the ELL weekly tips and more can be found in the ELL Schoology group. Access Code X6DSZ-N9378
- This week's ELL tip includes great teaching ideas for every ELL proficiency level.
Click here for the link
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- Job Postings
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If you are a Neenah Joint School District certified staff member interested in applying for one of the following certified vacancies, please use the link below.
Application deadline: May 10.
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1.0 FTE Grade 2 at Taft
1.0 FTE School Counselor at Tullar/Coolidge
1.0 FTE Math at Neenah High School
Click here to apply
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Neenah Joint School District is seeking applications for a Summer Intern/Receptionist, please apply via WECAN Vacancy #8034.
- 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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2016-17 Employees of the Year Announced
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Eight individuals and one team of staff members have been recognized as the Neenah Joint School District’s Employees of the Year for the 2016-17 school year.
The group represents one individual from each of the District’s employment categories. They were selected from the 685 total employees of the Neenah Joint School District and were nominated by colleagues, parents and students.
Four teachers were selected, including Julie Lennon from the elementary level, Cheryl Prosek from the middle school level, Sara Roblee from the high school level and high school counselor Beth Altekruse from the special services area. Spring Road Elementary Principal Michaela Neitzel was named the Administrator of the Year, while Lori Harness from the high school was selected as the Educational Assistant of the Year. Facilities Services Coordinator Jane Bahr is the Administrative Assistant of the Year and District groundsperson Tim Wichman is the Operations/Maintenance Employee of the Year.
For the second time, a “Team of the Year” was selected. The honor was awarded to the District technology team. Team members include Matt Anderson, Katherine Conor, Andy Dubey, Todd Hinzman, Cindy Kardong, Sandy Kasper, Rocco Marchionda, Bonnie McClone, Shawn McGrath, Austin Moore, Betty Proces, Neal Pynenberg and Bryan VonDeylen.
Please note the site of the Employees of the Year Reception has been changed. The event will be held at Riverwalk Hotel on Wed., May 10 from 3:45-5 p.m.
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District Performance Survey Now Available
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Rocco Marchionda will again be acting as a third party holder of your responses in our yearly District Performance Feedback Survey. Be confident that no personally identifiable information is required or even collected. Your time and honest feedback are sincerely appreciated in our effort to improve our buildings and our district. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact Rocco.
Please take a few moments to take our yearly NJSD Performance Feedback Survey
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Retirement Celebration Set for May 12
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This year's class of retirees will be honored with a reception on Friday, May 12 from 3:45-6 p.m. at the Riverwalk Hotel. The event is open to the public and a program will begin at 4:45 p.m.
A total of 13 individuals will be honored for their service to the District. Retirees include: Mary Birling, Mary Coons, Patti Davis, Nancy Dombeck, Judy Erickson, Kim Novak, Kathy Paulus, Lori Polley, Betty Proces, Tim Robertson, Jennifer Ropella, Karen Schuman and Carol Steinert.
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Quarter Century Club Inductions Tonight
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A total of 15 District employees will be recognized for their 25 years of service to the District with induction into the Quarter Century Club. Those honored will be: Catherine Augsburger, Jane Bahr, Dianne Calcaterra, David Dunning, Deborah Gauthier, Kathleen Hans, Margaret Konz, Susan Mallmann, Susan Michlig, Pamela Olson, Steven Prosek, Amy Sachs, Kim Swanson, Bryan VonDeylen and Karen Wagner. The event requires tickets and begins at 6 p.m. at the Riverwalk Hotel.
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Teacher Appreciation Week Offers Available
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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (5/8-5/12), Chartwells will be offering a free treat with any adult staff meal ($3.80 regular, $4.15 premium or Express Lunch delivery). At all secondary schools, staff may choose any item from our snack racks, a 100% fruit juice slushie, or Annie's fat-free frozen yogurt. For delivery staff may choose from the following: cookie, brownie, rice crispy treat, cool ranch Doritos, sour cream & onion Baked Lays, cheddar & sour cream Baked Ruffles, or white cheddar Smartfood popcorn.
Also, tonight only (Wednesday, May 3) Papa Murphy's Pizza will be offering a 50 percent discount on all orders by showing your staff ID.
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Wellness Updates
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1) Fox Cities Marathon
Need that extra push or motivational support to run one of the four adult events in this year’s Community First Fox Cities Marathon? Join the Neenah Joint School District team in the Business Challenge and WORK TOGETHER with co-workers and family to accomplish your goals!
Participants registered for the Half Marathon (walk or run) and Marathon will receive a $20 reimbursement. Participants registered for the Marathon Relay will receive a $10 reimbursement. Participants registered for the 5k will have the opportunity to win a free entry.
Register at www.foxcitiesmarathon.org/registration/ or mail in the registration form. Then, send a copy of your registration receipt to sara.moore@www.neenah.k12.wi.us.
Please contact Sara Moore if you would be interested in joining supported group runs over the summer and check out the ThedaCare Training Guide to learn more!
2) Healthy You Online Store
Are you looking for some new Wellness Wednesday apparel? If so, check out the Healthy You Online Store to place an order (details attached at the blue link at the bottom of the page)! If you have questions about sizes or would like to try apparel on, please contact Julie at Eagle Graphics: jjudnic@egpromo.com or call 920-486-1067. The Online Store closes on May 10 and orders will be received by May 26!
3) CESA 6 will be offering a course called Mediation and other Mindfulness Strategies for Educators to both Pre-K-3rd grade and 4th-12th grade educators this summer. The registration deadline is June 1! (see attached at the blue links at the bottom of the page)
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Wellness Platform Feedback Sought
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The District is looking for some feedback to assist in researching a new wellness platform (our current being Go365). It would be greatly appreciated if staff could take the time to answer a quick survey, which will help understand your preferences and interests. Please click here for the survey.
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Student Showcase
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** Fourth Grade teachers Michelle Robb and Amy McDonald at Taft and Hoover use Google Hangouts to have "Mystery Number" hangouts! Each class had a number (between 0-300) and students take turn asking questions of the other class in order to narrow down and figure out the other class' number! Doing a Hangout with another teacher is a great way to get your feet wet with Google Hangouts!!
"Mystery Number" Hangouts using Google Hangouts can connect your classroom to classrooms around the world! Consider connecting with a colleague in the district, or even connecting to a colleague in another district, state, or country! Touch base with your Tech Coach for some tips getting started!
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