Macon-Piatt ROE #39

Illinois State University is providing free, virtual information sessions about their graduate programs. Upcoming sessions are on: January 31st February 7th February 28th March 6th Sign up here: https://connect.illinoisstate.edu/portal/graduate-eaf

Tickets are on sale now! Dueling Pianos - March 1st @ 5:30pm at The Decatur Club. A fun fueled evening of music, drinks and silent auctions to benefit BabyTALK Inc.

This 6-part series kicks off 1/30/24. Join mindfulness expert and author Lindsey Frank to learn more about mindfulness in your classroom. Click the link to register. https://bit.ly/4bhEDTS.

We would like to thank the schools that participated in the 1st semester Decatur Lakeside 9/11 Memorial Flagpole & Flowers Fundraiser: Argenta-Oreana Elementary School, MacArthur High School, Maroa-Forsyth Middle School, Meridian Middle School, Meridian High School, Muffley Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School, and South Shores Elementary School. The Decatur Lakeside 9/11 Memorial Flagpole & Flowers Fundraiser is now under way for 2nd semester. Any school can do a fundraiser for this project anytime that works best. Additional information is on the flyer.

It’s time to order Macon County Farm Bureau freezer meals!!! Visit https://www.maconcfb.org/news/freezer-meals-7 to check out the spring menu. Call 217.877.2436 to place your order today!!

Tech Tip- Improving Communication by Sharing Your Google Classroom Calendar! https://youtu.be/fIVCiIGB62I?si=l4kADbbFzJcH7tkV

Without question, television, films, radio and music, the internet, social media, news programs, books and magazines are part of our daily lives. And while some claim that all of this media consumption is detrimental to society, the truth is it doesn't have to be. Technology connects us in new and exciting ways. The point isn't to get kids to unplug; it's to help them make informed choices, understand the different between truth and lies, and discern perception from reality. Critical thinking leads to smarter decisions - and it's why media literacy can save the world. Join this book study to learn more!

Our SEL Hub is offering 4 classes this spring - 6 sessions each. Fees are covered by the SEL Hub. You will get PDHs for participating. If you miss a session, no worries. You are welcome to join the ones that fit for you. Link to our registration page is included.

UPDATED schedule - Becoming a Mindfulness-Based SEL Classroom Click the link to register.

Due to inclement weather, the ROE office will be closed today for the safety of our employees. Stay safe and warm, and we'll keep you updated on any further announcements. #officeclosure #staysafe

Join our team at ROE39! We have an opening for a full-time, on-site Business Manager at our office located in Decatur, IL. For more information: https://www.roe39.org/page/roe-39

Attention graduating high school seniors AND adult/nontraditional students - Community Foundation Scholarship Applications Accepted Until March 1st!! - For eligibility requirements, please visit www.maconcountygives.org or email Kathy Carter at kcarter@maconcountygives.org.

In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the ROE office is closed today. We will return on Tuesday, January 16th at 8:30am. Please refer to our website at www.roe39.org at this time.

'Create an Emotionally Healthy Classroom' series starts this week. It's not too late to sign up. https://bit.ly/ROE39register

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day - We are so thankful for our retired officers, Chad Ramey and James Callaway, who continue to serve our community through the Regional Office of Education as Truancy Officers. We appreciate everything you do for our community and our office.

Join Brenda Bucher for our 6-part series 'Taking Care of Ourselves so We Can Take Care of Others' - session 1 is this week. Register here: https://bit.ly/ROE39register

CHANGE IN TIME-The Auschwitz Experience in the Art of Prisoners: A Visiting Exhibit at Decatur Public Library- Grand Opening January 19th at 6pm. The exhibit will run January 20-Feb 9th with a Pre-Exhibit Teacher Training for PD Credit on January 17th at 5pm. For more information: https://5il.co/2c0st

A public hearing was convened at 8:30am on January 5th. Click for meeting notes : https://5il.co/2br0h

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from ROE39! Wishing everyone a magical Christmas filled with love, joy and laughter.

The ROE39 office will be closed from Dec. 22nd-Jan.2nd and will reopen on Jan. 3rd at 8:30am. Please visit our website at www.roe39.org. Happy Holidays!