“Identifying and Intercepting School Violence through Cyber-Investigation” - Local law enforcement officers and school administrators training together with Richard Wistocki to keep our kids safe!
Please welcome Dr. Nancy Brodbeck in her new role as Assistant Regional Superintendent. Dr. Brodbeck began her work at the Regional Office in 2015 after retiring from Warrensburg. She has supported our schools through grant writing, professional development, and community work.
The Macon County Board has appointed Jill Reedy to serve the remainder of Matt Snyder’s term as Regional Superintendent of Schools. Reedy runs unopposed in next month’s General Election and is grateful for the opportunity to step into the role early.
Congratulations to Matt Snyder on his retirement! Matt served as Asst. Regional Superintendent from 2006-09 before taking over as Regional Superintendent of Schools from 2009-22. We thank him for his leadership and service to Macon and Piatt County schools! We wish him the best!
Fun Friday- National Do something Nice Day is on Oct 5-
How will you celebrate this day with your students?
Surprise another class with a treat, write a nice note to someone, create art and give it to another person, clean an area of the school or sing a song for the office staff. Don’t forget to discuss how it makes the students feel to do something nice for someone else. Let us know how you celebrate this day!
See what is happening at ROE #39 in October!
Check this out! October 13, 2022, 6-7:30! Join Michael Deleon in a discussion about raising drug-free kids. This is a MUST SEE presentation!
Thoughtful Thursday! National Coffee Day! Celebrate the beverage that keeps many school employees going! Share a cup of coffee with someone at your school!
Join Barb Preston and Sarah Smith for a series on differentiation! Go to our website https://www.maconpiattroe.org/ to register today! Spots are limited!
Technology Tip! Check out this video: Google Slides- top secret hidden communication tool! Great way to get students involved!
https://youtu.be/kwrbPWpyIrw
NEW Fall 2022 Professional Development is now available through ROE #39, including Online/Self-Paced options. Click here to see a full listing: https://5il.co/1igbp
National Pancake Day is September 26th- Are you making pancakes?!
Poll your students and make a graph in class. Journal fun: The best way to eat a pancake or the day it rained pancakes. Read pancake themed books: If
You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numer or Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast by Josh Funk (fun rhyme). Let us know if you make pancakes!
Thoughtful Thursday! Understanding our standards brings freedom to design units that are engaging and fun! Check out the priority learning standards from ISBE.
https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Illinois-Priority-Learning-Standards-2020-21.pdf
Hello Monday! Check out this post from Teachers First about game based learning! Many resources to help bring fun into the classroom!
https://www.teachersfirst.com/tfupdates/september-18-features-2022-09-18
Join us for a presentation on "Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe" with Detective Richard Wistocki on Sept. 14th at 6:30-8:00pm at Warrensburg-Latham High School Cafetorium. Click here for more information: https://www.maconpiattroe.org/page/keeping-our-kids-safe
Area teachers and administrators focused on the Priority Learning Standards for grades 3-5 with Sarah Smith and Barb Preston. Looking forward to the next session for grades 6-8 at ROE 39 on September 15th! Visit www.roe39.org to register.
Thanks to a grant awarded to the Regional Office of Education #39, Detective Richard Wistoki will be presenting "Keeping Our Kids Safe" on Sept. 14th from 6:30-8:00pm at Warrensburg-Latham High school. All community members and parents are welcome!
https://5il.co/1hpa0
Check out the latest happenings for local wellness classes and workshops in the Decatur Wellness Collective September Newsletter. https://5il.co/1hjvl
AA #3700 - October 25, 2022, from 8:30am-3:30pm at Macon Piatt ROE #39. Anyone involved with fulfilling Health Life Safety and Compliance processes would greatly benefit from this Admin Academy. For more information; https://5il.co/1gybh
Identifying and Intercepting School Violence through Cyber-Investigation-October 4-5, 2022 from 8am-4pm at Richland Community College. Sponsored by ROE #39, this training is for school administrators and law enforcement. For all information and to register, visit https://5il.co/1gyab
