 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
Learn More About KCSEC Click Here
KCSEC TECH HELP REQUEST Click Here
"Welcome" to Our New Assistant Director Denise McCarthy
Begining July 1st. |
Welcome to the 08/09 KCSEC Administrative Team
Mike Potsic and Chris Milka |
|
2008-2009 Staff Orientation
Thursday, August 14, 2008 NEW Central Staff Orientation
Friday, August 15, 2008 NEW Teacher Orientation Day (Day 1)
Monday, August 18, 2008 ALL Central Staff returns
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 NEW Teacher Orientation Day (Day 2)
Thursday, August 21, 2008 MANDATORY, Paraprofessional Opening Day at Oswego
High School
Friday, August 22, 2008 MANDATORY, Certified Staff Opening Day, at Oswego High School
ALL Teachers, Speech, Social Worker, Psychologists, OT, PT, COTA,
Music Therapists, and APE
|
2008 Chicago Cubs baseball camp!
 
The NSCD along with the Chicago Park District is proud to announce the 2008 Chicago Cubs baseball camp!
The camp will be held on Saturday, July 19th from 9:30 – noon at California Park (a.k.a McFetridge Sports Complex)
The camp is free of charge for kids, ages 6 – 18 with physical and developmental disabilities, however you must register online for this camp:
Camp information along with online registration can be found at, http://www.nscd.org/programs/abilitycamp_cubs.htm
Appearances could include Cubs alumni players to assist the kids in specific baseball skill stations.
If you know of any children and/or families interested in this opportunity, please feel free to pass along this information. |
2008 NSCDChicago White Sox baseball camp!
The NSCD along with the Chicago Park District is proud to announce the 2008 Chicago White Sox baseball camp!
The camp will be held at White Sox Fields at Mt. Greenwood Park in Chicago.
The camp is free of charge for kids, ages 6 – 18 with physical and developmental disabilities, however you must register online for this camp:
Camp information along with online registration can be found at, http://www.nscd.org/programs/abilitycamp_whitesox.htm
Appearances could include Chicago White Sox players to assist the kids in specific baseball skill stations.
If you know of any children and/or families interested in this opportunity, please feel free to pass along this information. |
An Invitation: Lions Fishing Derby For Persons With Disabilities
Thursday July 17th- At Shabbona Lake State Park.
(Click Here for Flyer) |
Illinois Learning Standards
|
|
State Assessment Grades Chart
|
|
ISBE Assessment Frameworks
|
|
|
|
 
July Birthdays
7/2 Cindy Peterson, 7/3 Jana Pranga, 7/5 Michelle Strnad, 7/5 Luz Deck, 7/9 Colleen Williams, 7/9 Lisa Friel, 7/9 Susan Leef, 7/11 Betty Luedtke, 7/12 Aynn Springborn, 7/13 Jodi Sell, 7/13 Sue McDonough, 7/15 Dawn Ramey, 7/19 Lisa Frisch, 7/20 Paige Stratton, 7/20 Lauren Miller, 7/20 Janet Jones, 7/21 Joy Howard, 7/22 Lara Giblin, 7/23 Peggy Holdiman, 7/24 Catherine Roller, 7/25 Jennifer Sperandeo, 7/26 Virginia St. Clair, 7/26 Juliana Wilson, 7/28 Lynda Shanks, 7/29 Barbara Miller, 7/29 Kerry Sewruk, 7/29 Kirsten Vandorsten, 7/30 Veronica Lickfelt, 7/31 Stacey Tharp, 7/31 Elizabeth Maleski, 7/31 Karsta Erickson, 7/31 Caryne Faulkner |
HANDBOOK NEWS:
 Please Be Aware That All District Field Trip Request Forms Are Now Available for Download. Check the Documentation tab in the navigation menu - new item added "KCSEC FORMS" - this will take you immediately to KCSEC Handbook Section 2 (forms index). STAFF EVALUATION FORMS AND DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN HANDBOOK SECTION 6. NEW KCSEC OT/PT Prescription Form can be downloaded from Handbook Section 2
|
|
|
|
