We are excited to announce that our English Learner (EL) program is transitioning to a new name: Multilingual Learner (ML) program. This change reflects our commitment to recognizing and celebrating the diverse linguistic backgrounds of our students. Our teachers will now be referred to as ML teachers, highlighting the importance of supporting all students in their language development journey.
Please take a look at this infographic for more details on why this shift is important and how every teacher in our district plays a vital role in fostering language growth in our multilingual learners.
Happy Fall! This week the Equity and Inclusion Department is sharing a resource created by our team of Multilingual Learner support teachers. Additionally, the E&I Department is starting to schedule PD in both building-based and virtual PD opportunities. These are optional, will have a focus on an instructional skill, and will leave time for collaboration or questions at the end.
Have a suggestion for a PD topic? Reach out to your Equity Champion or email Rachael Schley to share your thoughts! More information about Equity Champion meetings is coming for Caity Vajgrt, our Equity & Inclusion Coordinator. Share with your principal if you are interested in serving on your building equity champion team.
Equity and Inclusion Canvas Resources
10/21 3:15-3:45-Coolidge Library
10/30 3:30-4:00- Conant satellite library
Open Office Hours
10/29 3:30-4:00 NHS Community of Teachers
11/18 3:30-4:00 NHS Community of Teachers
AI Tools to make access to learning equitable
11/12 3:15-3:45- Virtual
11/14 3:30-4:00-Virtual
PD Topic TBA
- 12/10 3:30-4:00-Virtual
12/12 3:15-3:45- Virtual
The 16th annual Helping Hands Art and Craft Fair is set for Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Neenah Middle School. Previous years' events have raised over $18,000 for needy families within our District.
Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs and shifts on both November 1 and 2. If you, or a group of students you advise or coach, are interested in helping, please click here for the sign up link.
The application deadline for PBnJs Mental Health Fund grants have been extended to October 16.
If you or a colleague has an idea to address the mental health needs here at NJSD, fill out a PBnJs Application. It is a brief application process. All you need to do is know how your grant request would benefit our students or staff socially, emotionally, or behaviorally and how much it costs.
Just note that the PBnJs grant is for mental health needs. If your request is for something within the budget of your school, through Special Ed monies, or from your department and is only marginally related to mental health, we will not be able to approve the grant. Also, note that any requests for furniture, such as chairs, will need to be approved by Facilities, so please check with Angela Zanto in the facilities office before applying.
We have had grants supported that are over $10,000 and we have had grants supported for less than $100. If you are unsure if your grant fits the criteria, feel free to contact Dr. Mike at maltekruse@neenah.k12.wi.us. If you are interested in giving to the PBnJs fund, you may do so through the Oshkosh Community Foundation by clicking on the link here.
Thank you for all you do!!!