2018-19 Administrative Bulletin

X-25 3-1-19

1. TECHNOLOGY NEWSLETTER

See Enclosure #1 to read the latest technology news!

Keith Madsen, ext. 3125 2. BOARD HAPPENINGS

See Enclosure #2 to read the board happenings for the month of February! Marilyn Hissong, ext. 1001 3. A MESSAGE FROM THE WELLNESS COACH

See Enclosure #3 to read the latest Wellness Tips and information about the upcoming screenings! Tori Bontrager, ext. 1003

4. AUTISM RESOURCE/INFORMATION FAIR The Autism Team is hosting an Autism Resource and Information Fair at the EACS Administration Annex on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm ~ See Enclosure #4 for more details. To participate in the Art for Autism Fair see Enclosure #5 for registration details. The deadline has been extended to purchase an Autism t-shirt see Enclosure #6 order form! If you would like to volunteer the day of the event please contact Jen Hartman at ext. 3119.

Connie Brown, ext. 3109 5. ANNUAL TRASH-TO-TREASURE ART CONTEST

The 21st Annual “Trash-To-Treasure” Art Contest will be held at the Allen County Public Library located at 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN on Saturday April 27, 2019 from 9:00am - Noon.

This event encourages reuse and recycling. Contest participants will create and display works of art made from 100% recyclable materials. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be awarded in each age category with 1st place winners receiving $100, 2nd place winners $50, and 3rd place winners $25. See Enclosure #7 for details. Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050

6. SAFETY ME!

See Enclosure #8 for Ladder Safety tips from Safety Me! Tina Grady, ext. 1009

7. BUS DRIVERS NEEDED

East Allen Transportation is asking for your help in recruiting new bus drivers for our students. See Enclosure #9 for details. Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050

8. REMINDER: **SAVE THE DATE** The 2019 EACS Educational Foundation Dinner is scheduled for MAY 3, 2019. The featured guest will be MR. JIMMY MORRIS - The one whose real-life story Dennis Quaid portrayed in the 2002 Disney feature film “The Rookie.” More information coming soon! Michelle Clouser-Penrod, ext. 3161

9. REMINDER: FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT It’s returning to EACS! This is a wonderful and convenient service offered to EACS and to our community by Parkview Hospital and the Breast Diagnostic Center. Parkview recommends women have an annual mammogram beginning at age 40. Women 35 and older, who are not experiencing any problems with their breasts, can get a screening mammogram on the coach. All participants must have a family physician as the screening report is sent to the physician. For participants that have insurance, their insurance company will be billed. For those that have EACS Group Health Insurance, Mammograms will be considered as a wellness benefit, covered at 100%. Please bring a photo ID and your insurance card. NO ONE will be turned away for inability to pay. Francine’s Friends has funding available and a donation toward the cost of the mammogram is welcome. 2019 screening schedule:  March 7 (Thursday) – New Haven Middle School  March 22 (Friday) – Leo Jr/Sr High School  April 16 (Tuesday) – Woodlan Elementary  May 3 (Friday) – Heritage K-12 Campus

Appointments may be scheduled in by calling (260) 266-8120. Abby Koroncevicius, ext. 7008

10. CPR/AED TRAINING Classes are offered free of charge twice a month through the end of the school year. March classes will be in the Heritage area, April classes will be held in the Woodlan area and May classes will be held in the Paul Harding area. All classes will start at 4:15 pm, class size is limited and requires pre-registration. If you need this certification for your license renewal, email or call Abby Koroncevicius, Health Services Coordinator.

March, April & May 2019 Class Schedule: March 14 (Thursday HEHS) March 26 (Tuesday HEHS) April 15 (Monday WOHS) April 29 (Monday WOHS) May 9 (Thursday PHJH) May 20 (Monday PHJH) Certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. Any employee interested in, or needing certification renewal may also participate in this training. Abby Koroncevicius, ext. 7008

EACS Technology Newsletter February 28, 2019

1. For teachers in grades K-12: District expectations for the use of Canvas in the third quarter of the school year are to continue posting weekly lesson plans/newsletters in Calendar. In grades K-6, the district expectation is to create at least 2 school work assignments, and/or have 1 discussion in your course. In grades 7-12, the district expectation is to create 4 or more assignments and have discussions in courses. At all grade levels, the expectation is to place student resources, such as web links, YouTube clips, documents, etc., into Canvas Pages or Modules. If you have questions, please contact any Tech Coach.

2. For all Primary Teachers: H ave you heard of the app Catchy Words AR? C atchy Words is a simple educational Augmented Reality word game. In this game, the player needs to catch floating letters and arrange them in the frame so they make out a word in English, they are scrambled by default. Of course, every set of letters can construct a word, but you need to solve which word is it. This educational game combines movement by being able to collect a letter using the device. Thanks to Holly Talboom at Southwick Elementary for this recommendation!

3. For all teachers: Are you familiar with the IN Computer Science Standards? C ode.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. Their vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science, just like biology, chemistry or algebra. Code.org provides the leading curriculum for K-12 computer science in the largest school districts in the United States and Code.org also organizes the annual H our of Code campaign which has engaged 15% of all students in the world.

4. For all teachers: D oodle for Google contest has launched Calling all K-12 artists! The Doodle for Google contest kicked off January 8th and will close on March 18th. This year's theme is "When I grow up, I hope..." Visit doodle4google.com for lesson plans and details on how to enter. A third-grader at Prince Chapman Academy, Athena Rodriguez, was Indiana’s Doodle for Google winner in 2018.

5. For Elementary Teachers: Have you signed up for a Mystery Science Membership? Mystery Science is a curriculum of open-and-go science lessons for kindergarten through fifth grade. It offers minimal prep, engaging videos, hands-on activities, and aligns with the standards. The first year is free for teachers, but will require a paid membership upon renewal.

Fun technology fact: Have you ever felt uncomfortable - a little jittery, perhaps - because you forgot your smartphone? Is your smartphone within reach right now? Ninety-one percent of all adults have their mobile phone within arm’s reach every hour of every day, and 75% of Americans bring their phones to the bathroom. Fifty-three percent of American consumers use their smartphones to access search engines at least once a day, and four out of five consumers use smartphones to shop.

February 5 and 19, 2019

FEBRUARY 5th PERSONNEL ■ Presentation: Each of our five high schools: East Allen University – Mr. ~ New Hires ~ Doug Hicks; Heritage Jr./Sr. High School – Dr. Matt Widenhoefer; Leo Patricia Bowen, custodian, Admin. Bldg. Jr./Sr. High School – Asst. Principal Mr. Jody Smith for Dr. Neal Brown; Esther Herrera, food service, PHJH New Haven High School – Mrs. Anna Murphy; and Woodlan Jr./Sr. High ToriAnne Ley, paraprofessional, PCA School – Mr. Denny Kern - presented information to the Board on their Stephanie Munro, food service, LEHS school’s graduation rates. Bailey Zimmerman, paraprofessional, ■ Approved at this Board meeting: Partnership with United Way of NHHS Allen County to Provide Kindergarten Countdown, Allowance Increase New Haven 7-12 Construction, NESP Grant, Revised Board Policy 4010 - ~ Resignations ~ Facilities Use, and New Board Policy 4020 – Board Naming Protocol. Susan Applegate, bus monitor, eff.

th 2/14/19 FEBRUARY 19 Kaitlyn Hinrichs, paraprofessional, NHHS, eff. 1/28/19 ■ This meeting was held at Prince Chapman Academy in Room 511 at 11:30 a.m. Approved at this Board meeting: 2019 Bus Replacement ~ Retirements ~ Purchase; 2020 Budget Schedule; One Time Transfer from Cash Balance Karen Charters, Principal, HEEL, eff. of Education Fund to Cash Balance of Operations Fund; Updates to 6/30/19 Secondary Courses for 2019-20SY; EACS Food Service – Interlocal Julie Sauder, secretary, LEHS, eff. 6/28/19 Agreement; and Revised Board Policy 4012 – Administrator Changes. Robert Watson, teacher, NHMS, eff. 2/6/19

RECOGNITIONS

David Nicole, President and CEO of the United Way of Allen County, and Donor Relations Manager, Alex Wulpi, recognized East Allen County Schools for our tremendous partnership. During United Way’s last campaign EACS increased their giving by 30%. United Way presented the Board with a Certificate of Recognition for our partnership. Outstanding job everyone!

Four Paul Harding Junior High students auditioned and were selected to participate in the Three Rivers Honor Band. These students are: Dymond Fields, Nyla Sanders, Gloria Starks, and Syndey Villa. They, along with seventy-one other middle school students from 20+ middle schools across the state, attended several practices, then performed a concert for the community on January 26th under the direction of guest honor band conductor, Kathleen A. McGrady, who serves as President of the Ohio Music Education Association. (PHJH band director is Rachel Kesar.) Congratulations girls! February 5 and 19, 2019

RECOGNITIONS (Continued) The Indiana High School Coaches Association annually recognizes high school student athletes that have excelled in the classroom, in addition to their performance in a fall sport. The criteria to be an Academic All-State student athlete are 1) Must be a junior or senior; 2) Must be listed on the team's sectional roster; and 3) Must have at least a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. The 2018 EACS Academic All-State fall sport athletes (with their GPA listed) are:

Heritage High School

Football: Jacob Birkmire – 3.5

Boys Soccer: Kyle Dalman - 3.8; Brett Dodane - 4.1; Kaleb Feipel - 4.2; Emmett Niemeyer - 4.4; William Oberley - 4.38; and Garret Ternet - 4.2

Girls Soccer: Grace Biggins - 4.1; Morgan Castleman - 4.3; Khloe Gardner - 4.2; Molly Gibson - 4.0; Audrey Renninger - 4.3; Lauren Rothgeb - 4.3; and Liz Zelt - 3.9

Leo High School

Football: Arland Coolman - 3.8; Eli Detmers - 4.2; Gavin Hieber - 3.63; and Christian Hoeppner - 3.6

Girls Soccer: Alex Bond - 4.1; Sophia Bond - 4.2; Claire Buchheit - 3.8; Taylor Cieslinski - 3.7; and Kristie Yoder - 4.2

Volleyball: Casey Reinking - 4.1; and Addie Sieber - 3.9

Boys Tennis: Carter Bonecutter - 4.2; and Sam McDaniel - 4.2

New Haven High School

Girls Soccer: Jasmin Armstrong - 4.2; and Kennedy Bender - 3.8

Woodlan High School

Cross Country: Keegan Walton – 4.1

Football: Jack Stuckey - 4.3; Sebastian Spieth - 4.1, and Dirk Herschberger - 4.3 was also named to the Indianapolis Colts Top 50 Academic Team

Girls Soccer: Livi Bell - 3.7; Ana Bullerman - 3.9; Elly Spieth - 4.2; Evy Spieth - 4.2; and Maddy Werling – 4.3

Prince Chapman Academy has hosted Math Bowl for the last 3 years. The following students have been consistently a part of PCA's Math Bowl team: Moe Moe Aye, Valencia Graham, and Nur Nee Shar. Their coaches - Levi Copenhaver and Melissa Sebastian, praised their dedication and work ethic. Nice!

Prince Chapman Academy’s Student Council representatives were introduced: Melisa Cortes-Jose, Valencia Graham, Quinya Molton-Bowens, and Jesus Rodriguez. PCA’s Student Council has participated in a fundraiser that raises money to purchase trees for the New Haven Parks Depart- ment. On Arbor Day, the students help plant the trees in the parks. Students participated last year and will do so again this year. Advisor is Ms. Alix Doran. Keep up the good work! FROM YOUR WELLNESSCOACH Weekly Wellness Tip:

Schedule a wellness check and stick to it! Adults should have a wellness check at least once a year with their primary care physician.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that East Allen County Schools partners with Parkview Workplace Wellness to bring onsite wellness screenings to employees and covered spouses?

These onsite screenings are conducted at various EACS locations for free, or a reduced cost for extra blood work. EACS will cover the cost of a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel and Lipid Panel and biometrics (blood pressure, height, weight, and waist circumference) for covered employees. Additional blood work included: CBC, A1C, TSH, Vitamin D, Iron, and C- Reactive Protein.

Luckily, these are coming up!!

For more information and instructions on scheduling your screening appointment, please see the additional attachment or contact Tori at [email protected] with questions or concerns!

EACS Employee Wellness

Tori Bontrager EACS Employee Wellness Coach Parkview Workplace Wellness

EACS Employee Wellness

Dear EACS Employee and Spouse,

EACS and Parkview Workplace Wellness are offering onsite wellness screenings that include blood tests at a discounted rate along with an Online Health Assessment.

Please keep in mind, in order for EACS employee group health insurance members to be eligible for the $200 wellness premium credit in 2019, they must participate in an onsite wellness screening event or submit the required lab work & biometrics to EACS Wellness Coach, Tori Bontrager by November 1st, 2019. If you have questions, please contact Tori Bontrager, EACS Wellness Coach at [email protected] or (260) 446 – 0100 ext. 1003.

Read below to see what you should expect and what you need to do to get started for your EACS onsite wellness screening.

Your screening appointment will include: o First, you will have your biometrics taken (height, weight, waist circumference and blood pressure). o Next, a phlebotomist from the Parkview Lab will draw your blood. You have the option to upgrade your testing for a nominal fee (package options and testing specifics can be found on the next page). Fasting is required 10 hours prior to appointment. Please only take sips of water and continue all medications as they are prescribed by your physician.

Complete your online Health Assessment by December 1st, 2019: o Your personal username and password to access your Health Assessment will be sent to your email address provided following your screening appointment. o Your Health Assessment will provide you with knowledge and understanding how your current lifestyle behaviors contribute to a chronic illness and/or symptoms. For those without diagnosed illness or symptoms, your Health Assessment will identify if you are at risk before you experience illness or disease. All results are 100% confidential.

Cost for EACS Group Health Insurance Members o A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) & Lipid Panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose, etc.) will be Free for EACS health insurance members. o If you choose to have an additional screening package and are employed by EACS, you can choose to have the cost deducted through payroll or pay by check the day of the screening. All checks payable to Parkview. o Non-EACS employees will pay by check the day of the screening. All checks payable to Parkview.

Cost for EACS Non-Group Health Insurance Members o A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) & Lipid Panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose, etc.) will be $32.00 for those who do not have EACS health insurance. Additional screening packages will be available as well. o EACS employees can choose to have the total screening cost deducted through payroll or pay by check the day of the screening. All checks payable to Parkview. o Non-EACS employees will pay by check the day of the screening. All checks payable to Parkview.

The instructions below will guide you through scheduling your appointment:

1. Select your desired screening location from list on page 3, click on the screening location and it will take you to the scheduling website for that specific screening location. 2. Select “EACS Wellness 2019” from the dropdown box. 3. Next, you will have the option to choose a screening package and additional blood test(s).

Package A: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)/Lipid Panel: o Free for EACS Group Health Insurance Member o $32 for EACS Non-Group Health Insurance Members o Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) & Lipid Panel, included: o Lipid Profile (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides) o Glucose (Blood Sugar) o Blood Chemistry Profile: sodium, creatinine, albumin, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, AST, ALT, chloride, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), protein and globulin.

Package B: CMP/Lipid Panel + CBC: o $10.00 for EACS Group Health Insurance Member o $42.00 for EACS Non-Group Health Insurance Members o Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) & Lipid Panel (see description above in Package A) o Plus: Complete Blood Count (CBC) includes: o White Blood Cells o Red Blood Cells o Hemoglobin o Hematocrit o Platelets

Package C: Total Wellness Package: o $25.00 for EACS Group Health Insurance Members o $57.00 for EACS Non-Group Health Insurance Members o Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) & Lipid Panel (see description above in Package A) o Complete Blood Count (CBC) – (see description above in Package B) o A1C Glycohemoglobin – used to diagnose Diabetes o Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – used to diagnose Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism. o PSA (Only for males over 55)

Additional Blood Tests Available: • Vitamin D - $26 • C-Reactive Protein (CRP) - $16 • Iron: $16

4. Choose the screening event date from the calendar shown (the only date highlighted in white). 5. Select the appointment time that works best for you. 6. Provide all required personal information and select finalize appointment.

**For those signing yourself and your spouse up for a wellness screening appointment, please be sure to completely close out of the website between scheduling your appointments. Since you are still logged in after scheduling your own appointment, closing out of the site prevents you from scheduling two appointments under the same name.

**You AND your spouse will each need your own individual appointment times using separate emails to sign up.

EACS 2019 Onsite Wellness Screening Dates and Locations

Screening Location Screening Date Scheduling Deadline Screening Time

Leo High School Tuesday, April 30th Friday, April 19th 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Location: Room 150

Cedarville Elem Friday, May 3rd Friday, April 19th 6:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Location: TBA

Woodlan High School Tuesday, May 7th Friday, April 26th 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Location: Room 132

Heritage High School Friday, May 10th Friday, April 26th 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Location: Choir Room

Paul Harding Jr. High Tuesday, May 14th Friday, May 3rd 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Location: Room E100

Annex Building Friday, May 17th Friday, May 3rd 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location: Room 111

Administration Building Tuesday, May 21st Friday, May 10th 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Location: Board Room

Parkview Mirror Center Tuesday, July 30th Tuesday, July 17th 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Sign-ups will be available 5/1

2019 Information, Rules, and Guidelines for Artists

The 21st Annual “Trash-To-Treasure” Art Contest will be held at the Allen County Public Library located at 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN on Saturday April 27, 2019 from 9:00am - Noon.

Event Schedule (times are approximate)

9:00am – 9:45am Art Pieces Submitted and Placed on Tables 10:00am – 10:45am Judging of the Art Pieces 10:45am – 11:00am Tallying of the Votes 11:00am – Noon Award Presentations

The five individual categories to be judged are:

 Preschool – Grade 1  Grade 2 – Grade 4  Grade 5 – Grade 7  Grade 8 – Grade 12  Adult

Guidelines for art pieces are as follows:

 Participants must be Allen County residents.  Art pieces must be made of 100% recyclable materials (paint, glue and/or tape are allowed in moderation).  Art pieces must be no larger than 2 ft. x 2 ft. so they can fit on the assigned section of a table. They must also be able to be lifted by one person. Larger pieces will be declined due to space limitations.  One person per entry form.

The Trash-To-Treasure event is sponsored by OmniSource and the Allen County Public Library.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration forms must be received by OmniSource no later than Friday April 5, 2019 and may be emailed to: [email protected], faxed (260) 423-8500 or mailed to: OmniSource Attn: Heather Graham, 7575 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804

All those who register will receive a confirmation letter stating that their registration form has been received and a space has been reserved for their entry. PLEASE BRING YOUR CONFIRMATION LETTER WITH YOU TO THE EVENT.

East Allen County School’s Autism Resource and Information Fair Admin Annex April 13, 2019 Please support our efforts in promoting Autism Awareness! Please send your completed order form and money to Jennifer Hartman (x3119) at the Admin Annex Building.

Forms and payment must be received no later than Friday March 15, 2019. Shirts will be delivered to your building the week after Spring Break.

Name______School______

Phone number or room ext______

Payment Method: ______Cash/Amount

______Check/Number______Amount (Make Payable to EACS) ** ALL CLOTHING ITEMS ARE EMBROIDERED** Blue Break Away Lanyard with Autism Logo

LONG SLEEVE SHORT SLEEVE $4 Each ($15 each) ($12 each)

Adult Adult Number of

Lanyards ordered: ______Small ______Small

______Blue Cotton ______Med ______Med

T-Shirts ______Large ______Large

______XL ______XL

$18 Each Extended Sizes $15 Each Extended Sizes

______XXL ______XXL

______XXXL ______XXXL

______XXXXL ______XXXXL

$34 Each $22 Each Total # Long Sleeve______Total # Short ______Small ______Small Sleeve______Med ______Med

______Large ______Large

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$25 Each $37 Each

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Blue 1/4 Zip DriFit _____XXXXL Grey 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt w/Pockets _____XXXXL

The 21st Annual

Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest!

Saturday April 27, 2019 9:00 am – 12:00 noon at the Allen County Public Library 900 Library Plaza, Ft. Wayne, IN in the Great Hall

The “Trash-To-Treasure” Art Contest is open to all ages and has five age categories:

 Pre-School – Grade 1  Grades 2 – 4  Grades 5 – 7  Grades 8 – 12  Adult

Open to Allen County residents only. Art pieces must be made of 100% recyclable materials. All participants must pre-register by Fri. April 5, 2019

Sponsors of this event are:

OmniSource who will be donating $100 VISA Gift Cards to 1st prize winners, $50 VISA Gift Cards to the 2nd prize winners, and $25 VISA Gift Cards to 3rd prize winners,

And the Allen County Public Library who generously provides their facility, tables, and chairs for this event.

Registration form, rules and guidelines are available at the following locations:

 Allen County Main Public Library and any of the library branches.  SDI/OmniSource Corporate Office at 7575 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804  Or contact Heather Graham at OmniSource, phone (260) 423-8571 or e-mail at [email protected]

2019 Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest Event Date: Saturday April 27th, 2019 from 9:00am-Noon Registration Form

Registration forms must be received by OmniSource by Fri. Apr. 5, 2019 via email: [email protected], fax (260) 423-8500, or postal mailing to: OmniSource, Attn: Heather Graham, 7575 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804.

All those who register will receive a confirmation letter stating that their registration form has been received and a space has been reserved for their entry.

PLEASE BRING THAT CONFIRMATION LETTER TO THE EVENT.

Artist Information – Print Clearly Circle Name: Male or Female Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: E-mail Address: