CSD Staff Update: February 2024

In this month's edition of Keeping Up with Colonial, learn more about why the February 29th capital and operating referendums are so important for the future of the Colonial School District

On March 22nd, Colonial will host our very own Professional Learning Conference: WE Connect!!

We are looking for school staff interested in leading a session! Have you learned something at a conference? Have you seen tremendous growth? Have you discovered a strategy that might help others? We know that our staff do amazing things everyday. Connect with each other through professional learning! Session options will be either 90 minutes or 3 hours.

We are now working with Al’s sporting goods as our online partner for CSD spirit wear. Please check out https://colonialschooldistrict.itemorder.com/shop/home/ to get your CSD gear today!

Reminder – there have been three weather days (1/10, 1/16, & 1/19). Staff need to make up 22.5 hours. There are many ways this can be done before June 1st. Teachers and paraprofessionals can learn more in the Snow Hours Guidance. Presenters have started and will continue to update and add options to the Colonial PD Catalog.

Reminders about Snow hours/make up time for 10-month Employees

• Join us for our next Equity Summit on February 29th at William Penn High School! Our Keynote speaker will be Dr. Michael Hannon on Black Fathering & Mental Health.

• 6:00-7:30 pm

• WPHS, Cafe 2 (Park to the left side of the school)

• Link to website with flier & RSVP




• Are you looking for a space to receive support, speak your truth, and feel connected? If so, you MUST attend our next Affinity Group sessions on February 6th using the zoom links below.

• 3:15pm - Paige’s zoom link

OR

• 4:15pm - Charla’s zoom link

If you’re not sure what an affinity space is, that’s OK! Come join us to find out and learn from your fellow colleagues. Be sure to register in advance through DSC for the time that works best for you. Participants will have the option of receiving a stipend or earning snow hours. Click here to view the workshop numbers. Don’t delay, sign up today 😊!

Do you know a classroom teacher who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? WE need you to Nominate our next Teacher of the Year!

Nominate by February 18th at https://bit.ly/csdtoy

Be on the lookout for a “Pi Day” contest to celebrate March 14th! The contest will run from Feb 9th - March 9th and the winning classes will get to “Pie in the Face” someone from their school! Be sure your classes are making great progress in ST Math, DreamBox, and iReady!