 Greetings to all! I cannot believe that August is upon us. This summer has been a whirlwind at KCSEC. The winds of change have definitely blown through our organization. We have many new faces joining us this year. As of today we will have 450 staff members at our KCSEC Opening Day. This is absolutely incredible! Our Administrative Team has collaboratively decided on our theme for Opening Day 2007-2008 as “Building Pathways to Our Future at KCSEC”. It is exciting to be a member of this awesome team building these pathways together.
As we look forward to the beginning of the year, I challenge our returning staff and encourage our new staff to reenergize their thoughts around the FISH! Philosophy. There are four simple steps to follow that can truly change the way you face each day. Choose your attitude! Your attitude is contagious, so why not make your attitude worth catching. Mac Anderson, founder of Successories said “One of the most wonderful things about having a positive attitude is the number of people it touches, many times in ways you’ll never know.“ Play! I love to laugh and thankfully laughing is healthy. Please take a minute or two each day to find the magic of play in your classrooms and school buildings. Make Their Day! Everyone loves a friendly face and a helping hand. Share a welcoming smile to a visitor or a new staff member. This creates great memories. Be There! You need to be fully engaged in your work and attentive to the building, classroom and students’ needs. This investment that you make to our programs is priceless.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
~Helen Keller
KCSEC is a team of professionals working together for a common goal of “All students can learn”. Each one of you adds an essential piece to our team that has the potential to make the difference in the life of a child. Every day presents a unique opportunity for you to make that difference. Be a risk taker and face each challenge with excitement and enthusiasm.
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
~Henry Ford
Sincerely,
Lynda Shanks
Director
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It may be the middle of winter . . .
but at KCSEC, we are thinking about summer!!
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www.illinoistopsoccer.org CLICK for the TOPS 2008 FLYER for details. Practices begin March 28-29.
The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPS) is a National
Program created to bring soccer to children
with special needs. Illinois Top Soccer Association (ITS) was created
to make the joy of soccer available to all children
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The National Sports Center for the Disabled and Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association are proud to bring the Soccer Ability League to the Chicagoland Area!
For further information please contact: Sarah Uyenishi Ambulatory Soccer Coordinator/Coach Email: Sarah. Uyenishi@eclipseselect.org. (Flyer Click here). |
4 Locations Available
Eclipse Soccer North - Libertyville, IL (north)
Libertyville Township Soccer Complex
Eclipse Soccer South - Geneva, IL
Good Templar Park
Hanson Park SC - Hanson Park, IL
Hanson Park Elementary School
Team Evanston - Evanston, IL
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NSCD Chicago Fire AbilityCAMP
For Kids with Physical and Developmental Disabilities
Saturday, April 19, 2008
2:00pm - 4:00pm
TOYOTA PARK
Chicago Fire Practice Facility
7000 S. Harlem Ave.
Bridgeview, IL 60455
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Upcoming Event at Opportunity School
Ethical Considerations for School Social Work
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Key 2007-2008 Illinois Alternate Assessment Dates
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Dr. Tim Wahlberg, Psy D: KCSEC Opening Day Keynote : “Autism and the Latest Research”
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Illinois Learning Standards
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State Assessment Grades Chart
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ISBE Assessment Frameworks
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KCSEC Retirement Reception Slide Show
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April Birthdays:
Valerie Smick 20-Apr, Regina Alonzo 21-Apr, Nyah Meyers-Schaefer 22-Apr, Angie Ross 22-Apr, Melvin Soto 22-Apr, Nancy Nelson 23-Apr, Jacob Schmandle 24-Apr, Laurel Olson 25-Apr, Kathleen Knoppe 26-Apr, Margaret Bloome 27-Apr, Amanda Feldt-Lettsome 27-Apr, April Ross 27-Apr, Karen Rossolillo 28-Apr, Margaret Lawrence 29-Apr
May Birthdays
Linda Chally 5/1, Kristin Still 5/2, Sandra Zweep 5/2, Mindy Bilter 5/3, Dale Eschbach 5/4, Melinda Everett 5/4, Lara Biltgen-Morrissett 5/5, Claire Maiero 5/5, Laura Rippy 5/5, Julie Alitto 5/7, Kristen Burke 5/7, Melissa Baier 5/8, Joanne Priegel 5/8, Megan Buckman 5/10, Cynthia Henkel 5/10, Brianne Kalusniak 5/10, David Encinas 5/11, Amy McMahill 5/11, Meredith Chada 5/12, Cynthia Gregory 5/13, Traci Bosold 5/14, Deven Butusov 5/15, Allison Frieders 5/16, Rachelle Kies 5/16, Lynn Slavin 5/17, Susan Yodelis 5/18, Amy Tweet 5/19, Diana Hester 5/21, Amy Schrader 5/21, Melinda Dickey 5/22, Ruth Hanson Hale 5/22, Andrea Hausser 5/22, Margaret Olsen 5/22, Melinda Neumann 5/24, Kathryn Christofel 5/25, Linda McKee 5/25, Tracey Drzal 5/26, Mary Dwyer 5/27, Jonathan Hayek 5/28, Robyn Timmerman 5/28, Stephanie Kaspar 5/29, Nicole Laporta 5/30, Kelly Mercurio 5/30, Jennifer Patterson 5/31, Ann Volpentesta 5/31
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