Please view the Special School Board Meeting Agenda for Monday October 19, 2009 at:
http://tm026.k12.sd.us/2009-2010%20School%20Board%20Agendas.htm
The School Board met with the Chamberlain City Commission to hear a report on the results of the City/School Facility Survey. You can view the presentation of the results of the Chamberlain School District 7-1/City of Chamberlain Facility Survey at:
http://tm026.k12.sd.us/City-School%20FAcility%20Survey%20Results_files/frame.htm
Both entities passed motions to proceed with developing a Request for Proposal to seek architectural services to look at building a new Auditorium and Fine Arts Center attached to the current high school.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
How Do Teachers View Profession-Ed Week Survey
A nationwide survey about teachers' views on their profession found that 40% are "disheartened," while a near equal amount -- 37% -- are "contented" with their jobs. The other 23% fell into the category of "idealists." Survey responses were given by close to 900 teachers about why they entered the profession and their individual schools, students and challenges, among other things. Researchers said they hope the results will be used to craft policies that help identify, help and keep the most effective educators.
Education Week (premium article access compliments of EdWeek.org) (10/21)
Grade 9-12 Student Technology Use
Here is some information concerning Grade 9-12 Student Technology Use. This information is from a survey of students in the district that was completed by students in the spring of 2009.
Adressing "Sexting"--Guidance from AASA
Discover five things parents and educators can do to address "sexting", from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Plus: A video conversation on preventing "sexting" in your district. (more ...)
For more information about "sexting" and other issues related to keeping America's children safe, please visit http://www.missingkids.com/.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Parent/Teacher Conference Information
Notice to Teachers: Staff members are asked not to take an extended supper break during the conference time. The official break time is between 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. There will be food available for supper from about 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please let your Building Principal know if you have any questions.
Because you have limited amount of time, your conference must be tightly scheduled. Write down all the issues you wish to discuss with a parent. Here are several points that should be addressed with parents at the conference:
USE A PARENT CONFERENCE SHEET TO HELP PLAN YOUR CONFERENCE. I HAVE A SAMPLE FOR YOUR USE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME AND I WILL GET YOU A COPY.
-Begin by sharing an example of the unique qualities of their child
-Give an update on any past problems
-Discuss academic strengths
-If appropriate, discuss academic weaknesses
-Get parental input on the child’s academic performance
-Discuss academic goals for the remainder of the year
-Present the social strengths of the student
-If appropriate, discuss the student’s weaknesses in social interactions
-Discuss your goals in the area of social development for the remainder of the year
-Get parental input regarding their child’s social behavior
Have examples of a student’s class work available for the conference. Use the work to help illustrate statements you are making to parents regarding their child’s performance in class. Place the work in a folder.
***It’s very important that parents are comfortable during the conference. Arrange to have adult-size chairs available in your room during the conference. Don’t forget to put chairs outside your room for early arrivals. Your door should be clearly labeled with your name and room number.***
The best way to learn how to get parents on your side is from teachers who already are successful at getting parents support. These teachers share four important qualities:
**They know they must have the support of parents
Parents are the most influential, important people in a child’s life. Parental love and approval are fundamental needs of each and every child. Parents have the most time to work one on one with their child. If you can encourage a parent to spend 15 minutes a night helping a child, you are tripling the amount of individual attention the child can receive. Parents can offer disciplinary backing. Realistically, you are limited in what you can do when a student chooses to misbehave.
**In every interaction with parents, effective teachers demonstrate their concern for the child
From the beginning of the school year, communicate your concern. It is never too early to show parents you care. Establish positive communication with parents. The key to showing genuine concern is to contact the parents when the child is doing something right.
**In all situations, effective teachers treat parents the way they want to be treated
Teachers who are most successful in getting parent support adhere to the “golden rule”—treat parents the way you would want to be treated if you had a child in school. This common sense approach to positive parent involvement is one of the most valuable qualities you can develop
**In every interaction with parents, effective teachers demonstrate professionalism and confidence
Involve parents and welcome the support and involvement of parents. Demonstrate your confidence in every interaction with parents. Be professional, confident and assertive. Communicate in a way that says “I know what I’m doing”—is vital to working effectively with parents. You have to learn to project the attitude of self-assurance that earns respect and promotes confidence.
Because you have limited amount of time, your conference must be tightly scheduled. Write down all the issues you wish to discuss with a parent. Here are several points that should be addressed with parents at the conference:
USE A PARENT CONFERENCE SHEET TO HELP PLAN YOUR CONFERENCE. I HAVE A SAMPLE FOR YOUR USE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME AND I WILL GET YOU A COPY.
-Begin by sharing an example of the unique qualities of their child
-Give an update on any past problems
-Discuss academic strengths
-If appropriate, discuss academic weaknesses
-Get parental input on the child’s academic performance
-Discuss academic goals for the remainder of the year
-Present the social strengths of the student
-If appropriate, discuss the student’s weaknesses in social interactions
-Discuss your goals in the area of social development for the remainder of the year
-Get parental input regarding their child’s social behavior
Have examples of a student’s class work available for the conference. Use the work to help illustrate statements you are making to parents regarding their child’s performance in class. Place the work in a folder.
***It’s very important that parents are comfortable during the conference. Arrange to have adult-size chairs available in your room during the conference. Don’t forget to put chairs outside your room for early arrivals. Your door should be clearly labeled with your name and room number.***
The best way to learn how to get parents on your side is from teachers who already are successful at getting parents support. These teachers share four important qualities:
**They know they must have the support of parents
Parents are the most influential, important people in a child’s life. Parental love and approval are fundamental needs of each and every child. Parents have the most time to work one on one with their child. If you can encourage a parent to spend 15 minutes a night helping a child, you are tripling the amount of individual attention the child can receive. Parents can offer disciplinary backing. Realistically, you are limited in what you can do when a student chooses to misbehave.
**In every interaction with parents, effective teachers demonstrate their concern for the child
From the beginning of the school year, communicate your concern. It is never too early to show parents you care. Establish positive communication with parents. The key to showing genuine concern is to contact the parents when the child is doing something right.
**In all situations, effective teachers treat parents the way they want to be treated
Teachers who are most successful in getting parent support adhere to the “golden rule”—treat parents the way you would want to be treated if you had a child in school. This common sense approach to positive parent involvement is one of the most valuable qualities you can develop
**In every interaction with parents, effective teachers demonstrate professionalism and confidence
Involve parents and welcome the support and involvement of parents. Demonstrate your confidence in every interaction with parents. Be professional, confident and assertive. Communicate in a way that says “I know what I’m doing”—is vital to working effectively with parents. You have to learn to project the attitude of self-assurance that earns respect and promotes confidence.
School Board Meeting 10-12-09
Please view the School Board Meeting Agenda for Monday October 12, 2009 at:
http://tm026.k12.sd.us/2009-2010%20School%20Board%20Agendas.htm
Please view the School Board Meeting Minutes from Monday September 28, 2009 at:
http://tm026.k12.sd.us/2009-2010%20School%20Board%20Minutes.htm
http://tm026.k12.sd.us/2009-2010%20School%20Board%20Agendas.htm
Please view the School Board Meeting Minutes from Monday September 28, 2009 at:
http://tm026.k12.sd.us/2009-2010%20School%20Board%20Minutes.htm
H1 N1 Update 10/9/09
H1N1(A) Influenza – South Dakota Department of Health Weekly Backgrounder
Friday, October 9, 2009 – as of 10 a.m. (Central)
Friday, October 9, 2009 – as of 10 a.m. (Central)
Provided every Friday to update partners about H1N1 flu preparedness and prevention and archived at http://doh.sd.gov/H1N1/.
General Information
H1N1(A) continues to present as moderate illness
Pregnant women, young children, those with chronic health conditions most at risk; elderly less affected, may have immunity due to previous exposure to similar viruses
CDC H1N1 website – http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
SD Case Information (updated every Friday at http://doh.sd.gov/H1N1/surveillance.aspx
For the week ending Oct. 3, SD’s flu activity increased to “widespread”:128 new H1N1 cases, 4 hospitalizations, 2 deaths (1 death occurred between 4 Oct 09 – 9 Oct 09) (cumulative since 9/1: 333 cases, 29 hospitalizations, 1 deaths) (40 counties)
4% of school children absent due to illness (244 schools reporting data, 81,098 total students)
73% of confirmed cases & 49% of hospitalizations are younger than 19
Nationally, as of Oct 6, 27 states reported widespread influenza activity and influenza-like illness (visits to doctors) were above baseline for 7th consecutive week. This level of activity is very unusual for October.
New Guidance & Resources from the Centers for Disease Control
H1N1 Vaccine Information Statements: Inactivated Vaccine Live, Intranasal Vaccine
Questions and Answers about 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Seniors
Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents
H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Q & A (Should I get H1N1 vaccine if I’ve had flu-like illness since spring?)
H1N1 & Pregnant Women: Information for Healthcare Providers Q & A for Patients (Why should pregnant women receive H1N1 vaccine?)
Vaccine Information
SD received first doses (5,000 FluMist) Oct 5 & shipped out to hospitals to start vaccinating health care workers with direct patient contact. This week ordered second allocation of vaccine, 4,500 doses of nasal mist and 5,300 doses of injectable
CDC expects almost 6 million doses of H1N1 vaccine to be allocated & available for order this week, an increase of 2.3 million over original forecast.
Dept. will continue to order every allocation of H1N1 vaccine made available to SD; expect to receive more doses each week.
Goal – distribute vaccine as soon as it comes in to start protecting people as soon as possible. First few weeks will be bumpy but situation will get easier as vaccine amounts increase. Significant amounts of vaccine expected by end of month – be patient.
Initial doses targeted to groups at highest risk for H1N1:
First Tier (Oct – Nov)
-Pregnant women
-People who live with or care forinfants younger than 6 mos
-Kids 6 mos to 4 years
-Kids 5-18 years with chronic health conditions
-Health care and emergency medical services workers
Second Tier (Nov-Dec)
-Kids 5-18
-Adults 15-64 with chronic health conditions
-Young adults 19-24
As more vaccine available, it will be administered beyond priority groups
Federal govt will purchase vaccine, supplies to administer it and distribute to states
Vaccination is voluntary
Vaccine is free but some providers may charge an administration fee
Seasonal flu vaccine should be given as soon as available to appropriate target groups; SD reported 525 hospitalizations for seasonal flu last year and 4 deaths
Upcoming Dates 10/12-10/26
10/12--Native American Day--District-Wide
10/12--ACT Test Prep--High School
10/12--Regular School Board Meeting--6:30 PM--HS Media Center
10/13--Grade 7-12 Staff Meeting--7:30 AM--High School
10/13--School Improvement Team--1:00 PM--HS V-Tel Room
10/14--Native American Day Assemblies--District-Wide
10/14--Title I Staff Meeting--K-6 Conference Room
10/15--A-Team--7:30 AM--K-6 Conference Room
10/15--Early Dismissal--2:00 PM--District-wide
10/15--P/T Conferences--2:30--8:30 PM--District-wide
10/16--End of First Quarter--District-wide
10/16--No School-Count as Day--District-wide
10/19--ACT Prep--High School
10/19--Technology Committee--4:00 PM--HS V-Tel Room
10/19--School Board Meeting w/City--7:00 PM--City Offices
10/21--Technology Staff Development--4:00-6:00 PM--High School
10/22--K-6 Team Leader Meeting--3:45 PM--K-6 Conference
10/23--Business Office Breakfast--9:00 AM--White House
10/26--Regular School Board Meeting--6:30 PM--HS Media Center
10/12--ACT Test Prep--High School
10/12--Regular School Board Meeting--6:30 PM--HS Media Center
10/13--Grade 7-12 Staff Meeting--7:30 AM--High School
10/13--School Improvement Team--1:00 PM--HS V-Tel Room
10/14--Native American Day Assemblies--District-Wide
10/14--Title I Staff Meeting--K-6 Conference Room
10/15--A-Team--7:30 AM--K-6 Conference Room
10/15--Early Dismissal--2:00 PM--District-wide
10/15--P/T Conferences--2:30--8:30 PM--District-wide
10/16--End of First Quarter--District-wide
10/16--No School-Count as Day--District-wide
10/19--ACT Prep--High School
10/19--Technology Committee--4:00 PM--HS V-Tel Room
10/19--School Board Meeting w/City--7:00 PM--City Offices
10/21--Technology Staff Development--4:00-6:00 PM--High School
10/22--K-6 Team Leader Meeting--3:45 PM--K-6 Conference
10/23--Business Office Breakfast--9:00 AM--White House
10/26--Regular School Board Meeting--6:30 PM--HS Media Center
Inclement Weather and Emergency Notification
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
DR. TIM MITCHELL, SUPERINTENDENT
CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 7-1
2009-2010 School Year
DR. TIM MITCHELL, SUPERINTENDENT
CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 7-1
2009-2010 School Year
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EMERGENCIES
All decisions regarding school closings or early dismissal will be based upon the personal safety of students and employees. The superintendent, or designee, shall be responsible for dismissing school.
All inclement weather announcements concerning school closings, late starts, or early dismissals will be made through the following media:
KWYR-Radio 93.5 FM Winner
KPLO-Radio 94 Country FM Chamberlain/Pierre
KMIT-Cool 98 98 FM Mitchell
KELOLAND-Television Sioux Falls
KELOLAND Closeline-www.keloland.com
KSFY-Television Sioux Falls
KSFY Dakota First Closings-www.ksfy.com
KELOLAND Closeline-www.keloland.com
KSFY-Television Sioux Falls
KSFY Dakota First Closings-www.ksfy.com
KDLT-Television Sioux Falls
First Alert Weather-www.kdlt.com/weather.htm
KTTW Fox 17-Television
Chamberlain School District 7-1 will utilize SchoolReach, a parent notification calling service. The program allows us to contact thousands of households within a short amount of time. While this system will be used to contact parents during emergency situations, its primary use is for regular announcements. Routine phone calls typically are made between 6-8 PM to the student’s home or primary number. In the event that school will be closed for inclement weather or any other reason, CSD 7-1 will begin calling homes at 6:30 AM. If you are not receiving the notification by phone or would like to change or add numbers in which you are being notified, please contact Nancy Hansen at nancy.hansen@k12.sd.us or 234-4460.
An attempt will be made to announce school closings by 6:30 AM. If a “late start” is called and then revised to a “no school” announcement, that will occur no later than 8:30 AM.
If weather conditions deteriorate during the school day, it may become necessary to dismiss school early. An early dismissal time will be announced through the previously noted media and SchoolReach as soon as the decision has been determined. Parents should be aware of deteriorating weather conditions and listen to the media and watch for telephone notification for early dismissal on days when poor weather conditions are predicted.
Parents or guardians have the ultimate authority in making the decision of sending their student(s) to school or keeping them home during adverse weather conditions. If a student is kept at home due to adverse weather conditions, a telephone call to the school principal will allow an excused absence for the missed day of school
It is expected that each student will be met at the rural bus stop or be able to enter the home when delivered by the bus. Develop a plan for inclement weather conditions and early dismissal. Parents of bus students who desire to pick up their student(s) on days of early dismissal should do so at the school building and notify the school principal.
If weather deteriorates rapidly and the buses are unable to return students, each bus student should have an alternate location in the Chamberlain City limits where the student can stay. Parents with special instructions concerning their student(s) on days of early dismissal should state those, in writing, to the principal.
On days when weather is deteriorating, please do not call the school. All the phone lines will be needed for internal communication of dismissal procedures. The Superintendent or designee will be contacting the Transportation Supervisor who will be traveling area roads to access conditions. Appropriate technology resources are available and will be used to get information on current weather conditions, road reports and weather radar.
Chamberlain School District 7-1 will utilize SchoolReach, a parent notification calling service. The program allows us to contact thousands of households within a short amount of time. While this system will be used to contact parents during emergency situations, its primary use is for regular announcements. Routine phone calls typically are made between 6-8 PM to the student’s home or primary number. In the event that school will be closed for inclement weather or any other reason, CSD 7-1 will begin calling homes at 6:30 AM. If you are not receiving the notification by phone or would like to change or add numbers in which you are being notified, please contact Nancy Hansen at nancy.hansen@k12.sd.us or 234-4460.
An attempt will be made to announce school closings by 6:30 AM. If a “late start” is called and then revised to a “no school” announcement, that will occur no later than 8:30 AM.
If weather conditions deteriorate during the school day, it may become necessary to dismiss school early. An early dismissal time will be announced through the previously noted media and SchoolReach as soon as the decision has been determined. Parents should be aware of deteriorating weather conditions and listen to the media and watch for telephone notification for early dismissal on days when poor weather conditions are predicted.
Parents or guardians have the ultimate authority in making the decision of sending their student(s) to school or keeping them home during adverse weather conditions. If a student is kept at home due to adverse weather conditions, a telephone call to the school principal will allow an excused absence for the missed day of school
It is expected that each student will be met at the rural bus stop or be able to enter the home when delivered by the bus. Develop a plan for inclement weather conditions and early dismissal. Parents of bus students who desire to pick up their student(s) on days of early dismissal should do so at the school building and notify the school principal.
If weather deteriorates rapidly and the buses are unable to return students, each bus student should have an alternate location in the Chamberlain City limits where the student can stay. Parents with special instructions concerning their student(s) on days of early dismissal should state those, in writing, to the principal.
On days when weather is deteriorating, please do not call the school. All the phone lines will be needed for internal communication of dismissal procedures. The Superintendent or designee will be contacting the Transportation Supervisor who will be traveling area roads to access conditions. Appropriate technology resources are available and will be used to get information on current weather conditions, road reports and weather radar.
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