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NOVEMBER 2012
Dr. Gary Brashear, Superintendent
Ride the Wave
I just returned from my Superintendents conference a few weeks ago refreshed and recharged with exciting information about education. One of the speakers there was a technology director from a district up in northern Illinois. He was
able to convince this old dog that he needed to become familiar with some new
tricks (technology). It is easy to see that as the Bob Dylan song says, “the times they
are a changin”. While he was referring to the civil rights movement, the technology
movement is moving fast!
So in the spirit of change, I have joined Twitter and will soon be live on Facebook as well in a professional capacity. I will attempt to keep these two sites active with important posts such as school closings and technology tidbits and happenings in the world of education. I am on Twitter as “DWSUPT” and still learning
my way around. Watch for a Facebook page coming soon! I will use the same user
name DWSUPT on it! These tools will be changing and evolving as I learn.
As a single footstep will not
Perhaps I can find a student to bring me up to speed :)
make a path on the earth, so a
Larger challenges face us as a school district, such as how do we pay
single thought will not make a
for the increased need in technology? How fast should we move in implementpathway in the mind. To make a
ing things? These questions and more are being worked on as we move fordeep physical path, we walk
again and again. To make a deep ward. We want to spend our resources wisely, but we do not want to be left
mental path, we must think over
behind. As I compare where we are at as a school district, it looks like we are
and over the kind of thoughts we ahead of some and behind some. This is not necessarily a bad place to be.
wish to dominate our lives.
Sometimes we can move too fast and make a wrong turn that costs us time and
Henry David Thoreau
money because we took an avenue that everyone else did not and now we find
we have to back track and catch up. One thing I do know, parents, our generation may have invented the technology, but our children own it!
Dates to Remember
I have been looking at the 7 and 10 inch touch pads that are coming out for
Android.
They are similar to an iPad, yet cost around $70. I wonder if they would
Nov 12 - NO SCHOOL
work for education and what kind of uses teachers and students might have for
Nov 20 - 2:18 dismissal
such a tool. Many schools have stopped buying textbooks and get all their tools
Nov 21-23 - NO SCHOOL
Happy Thanksgiving!
off the Internet. We are not there yet, but I see it as a necessity for the future.
Well I am off to set up my Facebook page! See you soon. Oh- and for those
of you without a computer or similar technology, I still answer my phone! Stay in
touch!
“Technology is anything invented after you were born, everything else is just stuff.” –Alan Kay
“We need to prepare students for their future
Check it out!
and not our past.”- Ian Jukes
www.dwschools.org
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The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) hosted its 41st Annual Principals Professional Conference October 21–23, 2012 in Peoria, IL. Approximately 675 principals from throughout the
state gathered to hear outstanding educational leaders and participate in educational sessions on
how they can better serve their schools. This year’s theme was Leaders Leading Change.
Eric Jensen, a highly engaging, world-class staff developer out of Maunaloa, HI keynoted the
opening session on Monday sharing his 7 Discoveries from Recent Brain Research. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon was an invited guest and Dr. Chris Koch, State Superintendent of Schools,
updated attendees on the state of education in Illinois at the Second General Session. Jamie
Vollmer, author, speaker and consultant from Fairfield, IA presented the Third General Session, Welcome to the Great Conversation: Increasing Public Support for American’s Public
Schools.
A variety of Small Group Sessions on important topics affecting administrators and schools
were offered over the course of the two days. This year’s topics included: cyberspeech; legal
updates; school improvement; technology; Common Core Standards; leadership and much
more.
One of the highlights of the Conference was IPA’s Awards for Excellence program where
school administrators are recognized for the good work they’re doing. Also, students from several Illinois schools were showcased as they posted their colors and sang the National Anthem
at the First General Session and provided entertainment in the Exhibit Hall.
Other conference activities included one of the largest educational exhibitions in Illinois which
allows attendees to see the latest in educational products and services. Exhibitors were also featured on the IPA website. Additionally, opportunities were available for attendees to purchase
resource materials at the Bookstore and attend book signings by the keynote speakers.
The Illinois Principals Association is the state’s largest professional learning network of educational leaders comprised of 4,200 elementary, middle and secondary school principals, assistant
principals and deans from throughout Illinois. The Mission of the Illinois Principals Association is to advance learning through effective educational leadership.
I would like to thank the DW Board of Education for allowing me to attend this conference
over the last 19 years. I have been able to bring back many important ideas as a result of this
conference.
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Blood Drive
Save a Life!
November 9 from 11:45-4:15
Walk-in or call Mrs. Schilawski at 217-736-2311 x 34 to make an appointment
Students will participate in a contest to see which student can recruit the most donations
(Be sure to mention which student you would like to support)
Coming Nov 13th….”She’s the First” Tie-Dye Cupcake Bake-Off
Why: One in four girls in the developing world is not in school. Of the 130 million youth who are out of
school in the world, 70% are girls, presenting a crippling gender gap. Less than 7 cents of every development
dollar goes to girls. We can transform a girl’s life if we help her be the first to reach her high school graduation and then hopefully college.
When: Student Council and Lifesavers Club members will be selling “tie-dye” cupcakes on Tuesday, November 13th during both lunch periods.
Cost: $1.00 per cupcake – Please help us sponsor girls by sending $1.00 with your student. (Additional donations are also welcome.)
Our goal is for 100% participation in the elementary, middle and high schools!
Health Professions Open House
Friday, November 9
1-3 pm
Tours - Demonstrations - Information Tables
No reservations needed
For more information visit www.parland.edu, call
Parkland Admissions at 217/351-2509 or see Mrs.
Schilawski
Congratulations, to the following seniors who Met
or Exceeded State Standards on the Spring 2012
PSAE exams! Students who “Met” state standards
are allowed to exempt out of fall semester exams.
Students who “Exceed” state standards are allowed to exempt out of both fall and spring exams.
Ethan Cunningham
Heather Eggemeyer
Brooke Kimball
Dylan Taylor
Rachel White
Mikayla Jones
English, Math & Science
English
English
English
English
English (exceed),
Math & Science
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P.I.E.
(Parents Interested in Education)
VENDOR FAIR:
THANK YOU – THANK YOU - THANK YOU – THANK YOU - THANK YOU
A BIG THANKS to all the Vendors, volunteers, students, teachers, administrators
for use of the school; Weldon Library, Weldon Lion's Club, DeLand Fire Department for all the tables, Ed helping us at school and the dedicated PIE members
listed below who helped with the Vendor Fair on Saturday 10/27/2012.
A BIG THANKS!!!!!
NEXT P.I.E. MEETING – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012. AT 6:15 P.M.
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL. COME AND JOIN US!!!
We will be critiquing the Vendor Fair, working on the Senior Citizen's dinner
planning as well as frivolity and fellowship! Come & join us! I am telling you –
we have a good time!!!!
Please keep saving those Boxtops For Education and Campbell's Labels. Shannon
Hayward, in the running for most ambitious Boxtops/Label collector in Central
Illinois for 2012, is the force behind the success and she is doing a fantastic job!
So keep those Boxtops and Campbell's labels coming to school so we can turn
them into cash for our students and teachers!!
Go D-W!!!!!
P.I.E. Members:
Missy Duff
Shannon Summers
Karen Neumann
Robin Campbell
Shannon Hayward
Hey! Get your name on here!
Come to a meeting today!!
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HS & MS Band and Chorus
Annual Fresh Fruit Fundraiser
From 10/29/12 thru 11/12/12
Order from any student who is participating
or contact Music teacher, Chevauna Adams,
at school 217-736-2311
or by email [email protected]
Healthier Lunches
Your child’s school day just got healthier! School lunches now include more fruits, vegetables,
and whole grain-rich foods; only fat-free or low-fat milk; “right-size” meals with portions designed for a child’s age; and less saturated fat, trans fat and sodium. The changes in school
meals, the first in 15 years, are based on the latest nutritional guidelines.
Here are some important facts about the new school meals:
•
The new school lunch provides 1/3 of the average daily calorie needs for kids by age.
•
Some highly active students, like athletes, may need more calories. Some schools may offer
second helpings of fruits and vegetables. A second carton of milk may also be an option.
Schools can also operate after-school snack and supper programs. Students and/or sports
teams can also bring food from home.
•
In practice, many students are being served the same amounts of protein as before under the
new standards.
Your child can learn good habits for life by making healthy food choices and getting proper
exercise now. This year is a transition year as schools implement these new standards and work
together with parents, to ensure that every child, in every community across America, has access to healthy and nutritious meals. Encourage them to try new foods and eat the healthy food
offered. Reinforce healthy eating by offering similar new foods at home.
Keep updated on the changes at www.fns.usda.gov/healthierschoolday.
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Middle School Girls Basketball
Written by: Chloe Melvin, Hannah Cunningham, Kay Thompson and Lauren Cearlock
This year the seventh grade team has 7
wins and 5 losses. The eighth grade team
has 5 wins and 4 losses. We have four
games left. So far it’s been a great season!!!
We have improved so much. Our coach,
Ethan Siebers, has been a big help. Everyone is hoping for another great season next
year!!! Good job ladies.
Great Volleyball Season!
Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity volleyball teams finished with winning seasons.
The Junior Varsity ended the season with
a record of 14 wins, 3 losses. They won the
third place division match at the St. Teresa
tournament and won all 6 of their ECIC
conference matches.
The Varsity set a school record with 24 wins and only 7 losses. They also won the ECIC
Conference and the ECIC Tournament, finished 2nd place in the Regional, 2nd at the
Arthur tournament and 4th (out of 10 teams) at the Blue Ridge tournament. We had
three seniors this year, Summer Berry, Mikayla Jones and Brooke Kimball and they will be
missed next season.
Congratulations also goes out to Rowan Crozier who made the “Athlete of the Week”
for the week of Friday, Oct 26th in the Champaign News Gazette and to Mikayla Jones
for Honorable Mention. Rowan also earned a spot on the “all tournament team” at the
Blue Ridge tournament.
The team would like to thank the fans and parents who attended our matches. They
would also like to thank Bernice Fisher, Cheryl and Randy Jones, Gabe Wikoff, Keirsten
Wright, Kelli Benner, Matt Goldman, Ethan Siebers, Clint Rabbe and Karen Snook for their
help this season.
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This month the Little Miracles Pre-K class visited
Curtis Orchard. While at the orchard, we discovered
that girl bees do all the work pollinating the flowers and
collecting nectar to make honey. We saw the machines
used to make apple cider. Our little friends all chose a
pumpkin to take home as well.
Back in our classroom, we learned about fire safety.
We practiced how to stop, drop and roll if our clothes
are on fire as well as crawling low under smoke. We also
got to see a fire truck and try on a real firefighter’s
coat when Firefighter Darrel Bush visited our school.
Thank you, Mr. Bush!
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Chicken & Noodles Dinner
Wednesday, December 5
4:30-6:30 p.m.
In the High School Lobby
$5.00 meal includes:
Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy,
Green Beans, Roll, Dessert and Drink
Join us for supper before the Elementary Music Program!
Sponsored by: The DeLand-Weldon Education Association to benefit
the DWEA Scholarship given to a senior student at graduation.
SENIOR CITIZEN'S DINNER
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012
1:30
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In the middle school gym
We will have a delicious turkey dinner with all of the
trimmings prepared by Aramark - PLUS
entertainment
a visit from Santa
updates about all the successes at DeLand-Weldon Schools
door prizes
Also this year we will have “Vials of Life” distribution and blood pressure checks
available—sponsored by Kirby Hospital.
Please RSVP by Dec 3 by calling Cheryl at 217-736-2311 or 217-664-3314 x 0.
Check Acceptance Policy
Your Check is Welcome!
In the event your check is returned unpaid due to insufficient funds, you authorize your check to be electronically re-deposited for
the face amount of the check. Recovery fees, as applicable by state law, will be assessed on all returned checks and may be collected
from your checking account.
By presenting your check for payment for your transaction, you are acknowledging your acceptance of Check Acceptance Policy.
Thank you.
1-888-374-3369
November 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
MSBB 6:00
@ Judah (8th only)
MSGB 6:00
Vs Hope Academy
2
3
4
5
MSGB 6:00
Vs Blue Ridge
(Parent’s night)
6
7
8
MSBB 6:15
vs Arthur Co-op
@ Atwood
9
RED CROSS
BLOOD DRIVE
1:45 - 4:15
In the HS Gym
10
11
12
NO SCHOOL
MSGB 6:00
@ Atwood-Hammond
13
MSBB 6:00
Vs Calvary
14
15
MSBB 6:00
Vs Garfield
16
End of Mid-term 2
17
MSGB 7th grade
Regionals begin, TBA
18
19 MSBB 6:00
Vs St Thomas
HSBB 8:00
@ Mt Pulaski Tourn.
School Bd Mtg 7:00
20 2:18 dismissal
Mid-term
grades go home
MSBB 6:00
@ Next Generation
21
NO SCHOOL
HSBB 5:00
@ Mt Pulaski Tourn.
22
NO SCHOOL
24
HSBB TBA
@ Mt Pulaski Tourn.
Happy Thanksgiving!
23
NO SCHOOL
HSBB 3:30
@ Mt Pulaski Tourn.
26
MSBB 6:00
@ OLOL
MSGB 8th grade
Regionals begin
27
HSBB 6:15
@ Bement
28
29
MSBB 6:00
@ Countryside
30
HSBB 6:00
Vs First Baptist
25
2012
November
1
2
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Wheat Cinnamon
Roll
Applesauce
Orange Juice
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Waffles w/ syrup
Sliced Peaches
Apple Juice
5
6
7
8
9
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Sausage Breakfast
Pizza
Fresh Orange
Apple Juice
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
French Toast Sticks
w/ syrup
Fresh Banana
Orange Juice
Or
Wheat Cinnamon
Roll
Apricot Halves
Apple Juice
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Ham & Cheese
Biscuit
Applesauce
Orange Juice
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Pancakes w/ syrup
Sliced Peaches
Apple Juice
12
No School
16
13
14
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Wheat Cinnamon
Roll
Fresh Banana
Orange Juice
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
French Toast Sticks
w/ syrup
Apricot Halves
Apple Juice
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Cinnamon Biscuit
Applesauce
Orange Juice
21
No School
23
22
No School No School
19
20
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
French Toast Sticks
w/ syrup
Fresh Orange
Apple Juice
Or
Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Fresh Banana
Orange Juice
26
27
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Sausage Breakfast
Pizza
Fresh Orange
Apple Juice
Or
French Toast Sticks
w/ syrup
Fresh Banana
Orange Juice
15
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Chicken Biscuit
Sliced Peaches
Apple Juice
28
29
30
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Wheat Cinnamon
Roll
Apricot Halves
Apple Juice
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Ham & Cheese Biscuit
Applesauce
Orange Juice
Choice of Cereal w/
cinnamon toast
Or
Pancakes w/ syrup
Sliced Peaches
Apple Juice
Deland-Weldon School Breakfast Menu
Special News…
More
Info…
Breakfast
Items
Available
Daily:
Applejacks
Cinnamon Toast
Crunch
Cocoa Puffs
Frosted Flakes
Milk
All Juice is
100% Fruit Juice!
2012
November
1
2
Macaroni & Cheese
Chicken Nuggets w/
wheat breadstick
Green Beans
Assorted Fruit
Chili Cheese Baked
Potato w/ Roll
Cheese Pizza
French Fries
Assorted Fruit
9
5
6
7
8
Meatball Pizza Sub
Cheese Pizza
Golden Corn
Assorted Fruit
General Tso Chicken
w/ Brown Rice
Cheeseburger on
Bun
Tater Tots
Assorted Fruit
Bean Soft Tacos
Pepperoni Pizza
Kickin’ Pinto Beans
Assorted Fruit
Penne Pasta w/
Italian Meat Sauce
Chicken Nuggets w/
wheat breadstick
Green Beans
Assorted Fruit
13
14
15
Grilled Ham &
Cheese
Chicken Patty on
Bun
French Fries
Assorted Fruit
Chicken Quesadilla
Pepperoni Pizza
Kickin’ Pinto Beans
Assorted Fruit
Rotini Pasta w/ Italian
Meat Sauce
Popcorn Chicken w/
wheat breadstick
Green Beans
Assorted Fruit
19
20
French Toast Sticks
w/ Scrambled Eggs
Cheese Pizza
Golden Corn
Assorted Fruit
Orange Broccoli
Chicken w/ Brown
Rice
Hot Dog on Bun
Tater Tots
Assorted Fruit
23
21
22
No School No School No School
12
No School
Sloppy Joe on Bun
Cheese Pizza
French Fries
Assorted Fruit
16
Broccoli & Cheese
Baked Potato w/
Roll
Cheese Pizza
Tater Tots
Assorted Fruit
26
27
28
29
30
Beef Nachos w/
wheat breadstick
Cheese Pizza
Peas
Assorted Fruit
Pizza Sticks w/
Marinara Sauce
Cheeseburger on
Bun
French Fries
Assorted Fruit
Chicken Soft Tacos
Pepperoni Pizza
Kickin’ Pinto Beans
Assorted Fruit
Spaghetti w/ Italian
Meatballs & Sauce
Popcorn Chicken Bites
w/ wheat breadstick
Green Beans
Assorted Fruit
Buffalo Chicken
Sandwich
Cheese Pizza
Tater Tots
Assorted Fruit
Deland-Weldon School Lunch Menu
Special News…
More Info…
Daily:
Milk Choice
Fruit & Vegetable
Bar:
Canned Fruit, Fresh
Fruit & Vegetables,
100% Fruit Juice,
bread & dessert
choices!
Served Daily:
(Grades 9-12):
Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Cheeseburger
Chicken Patty