2016-17 Administrative Bulletin VIII-11 10-28-16

1. SUMMER READING SKILLS PROGRAM

The IPFW Division of Continuing Studies will host the annual Summer Reading Skills program. See Enclosure #1 for details on how to register.

Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050 2. KOMET HOCKEY REPORT CARD NIGHT

The Komet Hockey Report Card Night is Saturday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 pm. In addition to FREE entry into the game, these ‘A’ students will also be entered to win $1,000 to help fund their future educational goals. See Enclosure #2 for more details!

Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050

3. OPEN ENROLLMENT for MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION PLAN SELECTION

Open Enrollment will be held from October 31, 2016 through November 18, 2016. All eligible employees (those working 6 or more hours per day) will be expected to log into Employee Access to participate in or waive the medical plan.

More information will be available on our website on Monday, October 31, 2016.

We are also hosting Open Enrollment Meetings in each attendance area to provide information on changes to the plans. Please see dates, times, and locations below:

November 1, 2016 - Heritage Jr./Sr. High from 4:00 - 5:00 pm November 2, 2016 - Woodlan Jr./Sr. High from 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Park Hill Learning Center from 6:00 - 7:00 pm November 7, 2016 - Paul Harding Jr. High from 4:00 - 5:00 pm November 10, 2016 - New Haven High from 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Leo Jr./Sr. High from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

4. Tina Grady, ext. 1009

FLU SHOTS will be available from

3:15 to 4:15pm prior to the highlighted

meeting dates.

FLU SHOTS are available to all participants of the EACS insurance plan and employee families. If your spouse/children belong to another insurance company; they will need to bring a COPY of their driver’s license and insurance card.

4. REMINDER: COMMON SENSE CERTIFIED EDUCATOR

Teachers, what does it take and what does it mean to become a Common Sense Certified Educator? Being a Common Sense Certified Educator is an official stamp of recognition from Common Sense Media.org. If you recognize the name, that is the website and curriculum that EACS has used for teaching Digital Citizenship to our students for the last five years. Once certified, you'll receive a digital badge that you can put in your email signature (among other places) so others know about your efforts, and it's a great addition to your résumé. This certification also could open doors for you to speak to the press and at local trainings and conferences about these issues. All Certified Educators are invited to apply to be a Common Sense Ambassador. This is a great opportunity to expand your résumé, expand your leadership, attend conferences, and be part of a network of fantastic educators, while also spreading the word about the great work you're doing with digital citizenship with Common Sense Education.

Please take a look here on how to apply: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/certification-educator

Keith Madsen, ext. 3125

5. REMINDER: 2017 GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE RATES & OPTIONS

The Group Health Insurance Rates and Options have been established for calendar year 2017. See Enclosure #3 for the approved premium rates by employee classification and associated available insurance options. EACS will also change to a 4-Tier Plan (Employee Only, Employee Plus Spouse, Employee Plus Child(ren) and Family) for calendar year 2017 for Non-Teacher/ASP Groups.

Kirby Stahly, ext. 1005

6. REMINDER: MEN OF EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE

Ivy Tech Community College will host the Men of Excellence conference on November 11, 2016. This conference is for Middle School, High School, and College Students. See Enclosure #4 for further details. Tamyra Kelly, ext. 1050 7. REMINDER: APPRECIATION FOR IPFW ALUMNI

The IPFW Department of Educational Studies is hosting an event in appreciation of IPFW alumni who teach in Fort Wayne area schools. If you are an IPFW Alumni and an EACS teacher, you are invited!

The event is an afternoon of complimentary chocolate and conversation with Professor Emeritus Dr. Lowell Madden. It will be held on Friday, October 28th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at DeBrand Chocolates, 10105 Auburn Park Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. RSVP your attendance to tonunezi@ipfw.edu. Ken Folks, ext. 1001

PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR CLASS SCHEDULE

1-800-XXX-XXXX

Phonics

Comprehension

Vocabulary

Study Skills

Speed Reading

Love of Reading

Program for 4-Year-Olds and Entering Kindergartners:Students in this program learn beginning reading skills and develop a love of books. Your child will learn letter recognition, phonics, and sight words, and will learn to read simple words and sentences.

Program for Entering 1st Graders:In this program students learn to read independently. Your child will learn phonics and sight words, improve comprehension, and gain the skills and confidence needed for success in first grade.

Program for Entering 2nd Graders:In this program students become fluent independent readers. Your child will make significant gains in phonics and word-attack skills, fluency, and comprehension, and will develop confidence and a love of reading.

Program for Entering 3rd Graders:Students in this program become strong independent readers. Your child will develop the comprehension, fluency, and long-word decoding skills needed to read longer books with ease, and will build confidence and a love of reading.

Program for Entering 4th and 5th Graders:In this program students make substantial gains in comprehension, long-word decoding skills, fluency, and reading speed. Your child will complete homework more quickly and easily, be more successful in school, and become a strong, enthusiastic reader.

Program for Entering 6th-8th Graders:Students in this program make substantial gains in comprehension while doubling reading speed. They also learn the best way to read textbooks, take notes, and study for tests. As a result, students complete homework more quickly and easily, get better grades, and enjoy reading more.

Program for Entering 9th-11th Graders:Students double reading speed, make substantial gains in comprehension, and learn study skills. Excellent preparation for the SAT, ACT, and college.

CLASSES OFFERED IN FORT WAYNE

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PROGRAMS

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTERCall the Institute of Reading Development at

INQUIRE EARLY! CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED.

1-800-XXX-XXXX

Class ScheduleTuition varies by program level. Please ask about our family discount.

ALL PROGRAMS MEET ONCE EACH WEEK

Program R – For 4-year-olds and entering kindergartners (must be 4 or older when class begins)Program 1 – For entering 1st graders Program 2 – For entering 2nd graders Program 3 – For entering 3rd graders

Program 4 – For entering 4th and 5th gradersProgram 5 – For entering 6th-8th gradersProgram 6 – For entering 9th-11th gradersProgram 7 – For adults, college students, and entering 12th graders

TeachersPrograms are offered by Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne Division of Continuing Studies, a non-profit organization. Classes are taught by professional instructors from the Institute of Reading Development.

More reading classes are scheduled at nearby locations.

“I would like to thank you for such a positive outcome with my son James. He learned skills that have translated into wonderful grades, and more importantly, have given him more confidence in his reading abilities. He has actually asked to go to the library to pick out a book!” – Parent of 4th grader

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTERCall the Institute of Reading Development at

FORT WAYNE: The following programs meetat a site TBA.Program R - Wed., June 8-July 13, 9:00am-10:15amProgram 1 - Sun., June 5-July 10, 10:15am-12:15pmProgram 2 - Thu., June 2-July 14, 1:00pm-3:00pmProgram 3 - Sun., June 5-July 10, 9:30am-11:30amProgram 4 - Mon., June 6-July 11, 2:00pm-4:15pmProgram 5 - Mon., June 6-July 11, 11:00am-1:30pmProgram 6 - Sun., June 5-July 10, 9:00am-11:30amProgram 7 - Tue., June 7-July 12, 7:00pm-9:30pm

FORT WAYNE: The following programs meetat a site TBA.Program R - Wed., July 13-Aug. 10, 12:00pm-1:15pmProgram 1 - Sun., July 17-Aug. 14, 12:00pm-2:00pmProgram 2 - Sun., July 17-Aug. 14, 9:00am-11:00amProgram 3 - Sun., July 17-Aug. 14, 2:45pm-4:45pmProgram 4 - Mon., July 18-Aug. 15, 9:00am-11:15amProgram 5 - Mon., July 18-Aug. 15, 12:00pm-2:30pmProgram 6 - Thu., July 14-Aug. 11, 4:00pm-6:30pmProgram 7 - Thu., July 14-Aug. 11, 7:00pm-9:30pm

Keynote address open to the public!

Seating starts at 1:30pm.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Carl Mack

Presented by Leepoxy Plastics:

Men of Excellence

Learning 2 Lead Conference

November 11, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast

Coliseum Campus, Room 1640

8:30am to 3:00pm

Seating is limited!

Middle School, High School, and College Students

Click here to register for the conference or keynote address

Or call 260-480-4229.