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Spring 2024 Newsletter
Life cycle of a butterfly
Pleasant St. Students in Sarah Biggs class studied the Life Cycle of Butterflies this spring The kids got to watch as 14 caterpillars grew into butterflies.
On May 10th, the students got the wonderful experience of releasing the butterflies they watched grow!
2024 Health & Wellness Program
A new Health and Wellness program was introduced this year, thanks to Admin Assistant Scott Webb! The goal of the program was to improve staff mental and physical wellbeing with three different challenges.
The program kicked off in February with Hydrate and Thrive, challenging employees to drink 8 glasses of water for 23 days out of the month. Move it! March followed with employees incorporating 20 minutes of activity for 23 days out of the month. Finishing off the program was April Awareness, where staff became more aware of their physical and mental health with a list of different tasks to complete for the month.
Participants who turned in their tracker sheets each month earned different gifts like water bottles, bags, and salad shakers to support their journey!
On May 10th, Participants could come to the ESC to enjoy their final prize, createyour-own Chipotle bowls! Thank you to everyone who joined the 2024 Health and Wellness Program. We can’t wait to watch this program grow as we commit to bettering our mental and physical wellbeing each year!
Meet Your Success Makers
Megan Landis is a wonderful Family Resource Coordinator for the Mental Health Team.
Megan’s nominator said, “Until this year, Megan was the sole employee of the Family Resource Coordination program and worked tirelessly to provide students and their families with amazing support and connection to community resources I have personally witnessed Megan sitting with a family group and helping them fill out applications for benefits and programming. Megan is incredibly knowledgeable about what resources are available to families in our school districts and will find the answer for any question that comes her way. Megan is continuously asking what she can do for others on the team and does not shy away from helping run programming and checking in with students We are so blessed to have her!”
Thank you Megan for the time and effort you put into helping the students and their families, we appreciate you!
Julie Savage joined the Mental Health Team as a Family Resource Coordinator for the 23-24 school year. She stepped into a new role this year and has become a huge contributor to providing support to the families and schools that the mental health team serves
Julie’s nominator shared, “Julie joined the Family Resource Coordination team this school year and has made such an impact. Julie is usually noticed by her bright smile and bubbly personality but she should absolutely also be recognized by her hard work and reliability she provides to any family in need. Julie meets families where they are and provides a safe space of no judgment or condemnation and helps to build them back up with the resources available to them in the community She does not shy away from having tough conversations and can usually put a smile on a troubled student's face Julie, like Megan, is always willing to help out the Mental Health team in any way and work programming wherever needed.”
Thank you Julie for all of your hard work and dedication to the students and their families!
Megan Landis
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WITH ENON
Preschool field trip to the donut shop
St. Patrick’s Day
Rainbow science
The Enon students participated in Rainbow Science on St. Patrick’s Day! They used dish soap, food coloring, and milk to create a beautiful rainbow on their plates.
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Sundaes with Pleasant St.
A Pleasant St Class practiced nonverbal communication skills through ice cream sundaes.
The students were instructed to draw the sundae they wanted. This could include things like chocolate syrup, caramel, m&ms, or even Oreos. Their teacher then took the drawing into another room and created their sundae masterpiece!
The students then had to communicate with their teachers what was wrong with their sundae and how to correct it. What a fun Friday project!
Treasurer’s Corner
by Debbie CarsonAs we gear up for an exciting summer ahead, here are a few important reminders and updates:
Timesheets Submission: Please ensure that all timesheets for summer work are turned in promptly. Timely submission helps streamline our processes and ensures accurate payment.
ODE License Renewal: If you haven't already done so, please renew your ODE license. This is a prerequisite for payment for any summer (After July 1st) work undertaken.
Contract Signing: Contracts for the 2024-2025 academic year are ready. Your cooperation in promptly signing and returning them is greatly appreciated.
New Platform Rollout: We're thrilled to announce that we'll soon be rolling out a new platform for time-off management and paystubs, similar to the Kiosk. Stay tuned for more updates as we work towards making this available by opening day!
Summer Work Support: Throughout the summer, the Treasurer’s office will be available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have Don't hesitate to reach out; we're here to help!
Fun at the ESC Office
Super bowl carry in
Staff members at the Board office like to unwind with great food and a little bit of sports.
Some were excited for the Chiefs win, while others were disappointed in the 49er’s loss, but we all had some fun!
March madness champion
This March, ESC Employees created brackets to compete to be the March Madness Office Champion!
This year, Susie Riegle took the gold and is this years trophy winner. Everyone is looking forward to a rematch next season!
Employee Birthdays
Bernadette Dor-Dominique 6/1
Madison Livingston 6/7
Rhonda Summerville 6/8
Erica Burton 6/10
Tiffany Kidd-Palmer 6/10
Renee Mowry 6/11
Kathy Hargis-Neff 6/13
Heather Zurcher 6/15
Kimberly Stephens 6/17
Teresa Hart 6/19
Robert Rousculp 6/19
Alicia Chambers 6/20
Bette Legge 6/21
Sherri Wright 6/22
Maleia Wood 6/23
Emily Hoover 6/24
Andrea Barnett 6/25
Morgan Bennett 6/25
Ann Duckro 6/25
Joelle Smiley-Gregg 6/25
Jeanne Milord 6/27
Carrie Brodess 6/29
Bailey Allen 6/30
Toni Cockerham 6/30
Rachel Powers 6/30
Public School Works:
Gary Ehlinger 7/2
Julie Rastatter 7/3
Loretta Coffey 7/4
Heather Holt 7/5
Rachel Horan 7/5
Megan Longano 7/5
April Zimmerman 7/7
Rebecca Kitchen 7/8
Daniel Dye 7/12
Scott Webb 7/12
Sylvia Keller 7/16
Tamara Jacobs 7/20
Mia Joy 7/20
Tera Mohler 7/21
Amy Backus 7/23
Brandie Welbaum 7/23
Laura Austerman 7/24
Laurie Maravetz 7/25
Mark Holder 7/26
Paula Bowen 7/28
Angelique Wiles 7/28
Karen Hall 7/31
Jennifer Whetstone 7/31
Summer Riley 8/1
Traci Amidon 8/2
Karlyn Clark 8/4
Catherine Peyroux 8/4
Amanda Coulter 8/5
Carole Dyer 8/5
Krista Cahoon 8/6
Linda Haggy 8/7
Brittany Wright 8/7
Judy Loy 8/8
Nicole Mathews 8/8
Jessica Marsh 8/9
Callum Empson 8/10
Jennifer Schlagheck 8/10
Rebecca Newland 8/15
Michele Willeford 8/16
Lindy Berry 8/17
Crissy Price 8/17
Erin Rutter 8/18
Bethany Hodge 8/19
Carol Suddath 8/21
Abigail Parker 8/23
Marie Saona Jean 8/26
Chandra Largent 8/27
Joanna Robertson 8/30
Jennifer Priest 8/31
Maria Rodriguez 8/31
Please be sure that your training has been completed. This is very important and keeps us in compliance. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Background Checks:
Schedule your background check appointment online at clarkesc.org if your FBI is going to expire. If you find that an appointment slot doesn't work for you, contact me and I will accommodate you.
Aide License Renewal:
If you have a paraprofessional/aide license, and need help with renewing your license, call the main office and I can assist you!
Summer Printing:
If you have items that you need printed over the Summer, email them to me with instructions and I will get those completed for you
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