SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE

Welcome Back edition

“Every single day, every

moment of the day, every

child is better off because

of his/her interactions

with every staff member.”

In This Issue:

Opening Day Schedule

New Staff Member List

School Year Calendars

Personal Leave Exclusion List

New Staff Orientation Schedules

Administrator Training Schedule

Construction Update

Mental Health Class Info

Training Session Offered on Who Heals the Healers

Scheduling Superintendent Meetings or Class Visits

We have a very special place here!

2017-18 School Year Planning

Welcome to August as we begin our final preparation for the start of the 2017-18 school year! I hope you are having an opportunity to relax a little and spend time with family and friends. Thank you to everyone who worked throughout the summer to close out last school year and begin preparing for this school year (cleaned and prepared classrooms; handled student registration and parent questions; participated on interview teams; staff training; setting up classrooms; and cleaning the new high school academic wing and Dunwiddie remodeled addition). I always look forward to the start of a new school year to welcome our students back and bring our entire staff back together again.

Opening Day - August 28th

Opening day for all staff members is Monday, August 28th at 7:00 a.m. in the high school auditorium. A continental breakfast will be available from 7:00-7:35, and the welcome by our Board President, Carey Gremminger, will begin at 7:35. All staff members will be together from 7:00-9:30 a.m. From 9:30-11:00, the paraprofessionals, professional staff, and administrators will remain in the auditorium for training. Lunch will be at 11:00 a.m., and we encourage all staff to attend the lunch to strengthen our district team and support of one another.

PWSSD Employee Newsletter August 7, 2017

Abigail Bordak-Raaflaub James Ruth Choral Music Teacher Special Education Paraprofessional

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Angela Brandt Ashley Schultz 4th Grade Teacher Credit Recovery Paraprofessional

Dunwiddie Elementary School Port Washington High School

Jakub Cychowski Jodi Swagel Communications Teacher Assistant Middle School Principal

Port Washington High School Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Courtney Erickson Jeffrey Wojcik Secretary to Principal/Office Manager Math Teacher

Port Washington High School Port Washington High School

Sydney Gorges Geena Worm Kindergarten Teacher Math Teacher

Dunwiddie Elementary School Port Washington High School

Jessica Graf Melonie Zielinski 2nd Grade Teacher Social Studies Teacher

Dunwiddie Elementary School Port Washington High School

Christopher Koehler Taylor Zimdars 5th Grade Teacher Special Education Paraprofessional

Thomas Jefferson Middle School High School & Lincoln Elementary

Barbara Papamarcos Tina Zuraw 5th Grade Teacher Special Education Paraprofessional

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Dunwiddie Elementary School

School Year Calendars

The 2017-18 year-at-a-glance school calendar is included in this packet, along with a list of the exclusionary dates. The month-by-month school calendar is at the printer, and it can be immediately accessed on our website by clicking on the calendar icon on the front page.

We hire the best of the best!

New Staff Orientation

New staff members will begin their orientation on Monday, August 21st at 7:30 am with a picture at the district office. Thank you to our present staff for volunteering to be mentors. Your support is critical to new staff success. Attached are new teacher and paraprofessional orientation schedules.

Welcome New Staff Members! We welcome 16 new staff members who are joining our team. They come to us

with a variety of experiences and expertise. They are all personable, upbeat,

and genuinely care about kids. You will enjoy working with them.

Administrator Training

All administrators will participate in leadership training on August 8th-10th. The training agenda is attached.

High School Construction Timeline

PHASE 1—COMPLETED

(futuristic new academic wing with

large classrooms, natural light ,

inspiring learning environments,

and expanded special education

spaces conducive to learning and

students’ special needs)

The first phase adds to the

comprehensiveness of our high

school programming so every

student can discover their own

passions and talents.

PHASE 2—2018 COMPLETION

(choir and band rooms, black box

theater, new athletic facilities,

large open commons and

cafeteria areas, new main office,

and expanded guidance services)

PHASE 3—2019 COMPLETION

(complete modernization and

renovation of the auditorium)

Construction Update

Construction continued in earnest throughout the summer. The Dunwiddie Elementary School addition is complete and the Dedication and Open House will take place on Wednesday, August 30th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend to celebrate the completion of the Dunwiddie Elementary School addition.

At the High School, the new three-story academic wing has been completed

with spacious and well-lit classrooms to accommodate our students well into

the future. New furniture has also arrived and been placed in the rooms.

Thank you to the staff members for your excitement in organizing your new

classroom spaces. Phase 1 of the construction project was completed on

time and on budget. The second phase started this summer with the

demolition of the oldest parts of the building. Once the area is cleared of

debris, construction will begin on the middle portion of the high school and is

scheduled to be completed by the beginning of the 2018-19 school year.

Then, the third and final phase (total remodeling and upgrading of the

auditorium) will be completed for the 2019-20 school year. We have a

fantastic team of contractors, architects, Board members, and staff working

together to bring about the successful completion of our construction project.

We want to thank the Ozaukee Press for their ongoing coverage of this

historic event. The photographs in the press and the articles have helped

keep the community informed. Attached is a full-page ad the School Board

placed in the graduation section of the Ozaukee Press, thanking the

community for their support of our students well into the future with our

continued theme of “the future is bright.”

Finally, bricks from the 1931 building will be placed in front of the school

from August 21-25 for community members as a memento.

Superintendent’s Office

262-268-6005

Please contact my office if you have questions or would like additional information on any of the information contained in this newsletter.

Dr. Michael Weber Superintendent of Schools Michael.Weber@pwssd.k12.wi.us Heidi Belohlav Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Heidi.Belohlav@pwssd.k12.wi.us

Mental Health Class Back by popular demand, we will again offer a three-credit graduate mental health class this fall. Individuals can take the class for advancement on the salary guide or reimbursement, DPI license recertification, and as a book study. Attached is the flyer about the class, including the dates and directions for registration.

Training Session (Who Heals the Healers) During last fall’s mental health class, several people asked, “What about us?” Since then, I have been reading several authors and reviewing research on who heals the healers. Consequently, I have developed a 60-minute training session entitled, How to Control Stress and Compassion Fatigue Using Four Critical Concepts. Thus far, it is scheduled to be presented at the Saukville Chamber meeting on Wednesday, September 27th at 12:00 noon, and as the fifth (optional) session for the fall mental health class on Wednesday, November 15th from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Scheduling Meetings with Superintendent During this next school year, I will be meeting with individual and small groups of staff members in each building. Also, I would like to increase my visits to classrooms, and I always appreciate invitations to make certain that I do not interrupt your classes and instruction. If a department, a team, or individual would like to meet with me in your building, please contact Heidi or me. I am looking forward to spending more time with you this upcoming school year.

Thank you! Finally, the School Board members wanted me to thank all of you for your tremendous dedication and support of our students. We have a wonderful group of board members who are here to help and support our efforts. They are positive, upbeat, and enjoy being with one another. We would like to invite you to attend any of our board or committee meetings, especially in the beginning as we recognize student groups and staff member accomplishments.

We have a very special place here! I am looking forward to a wonderful school year and having us all together on Monday, August 28th!

We educate all children to reach their greatest potential.

 

Port Washington‐Saukville School District 2017‐18 OPENING DAY SCHEDULE 

Monday, August 28, 2017 7:00 – 7:35 am   Sign‐In and Continental Breakfast – PWHS Auditorium 

All Staff     

7:35 – 9:15 am   Welcome – Board President Carey Gremminger 

All Staff 

      Welcome to the New School Year! – Dr. Michael Weber 

      Introduction of New Staff – Building Principals 

      25 Year Awards – Carey Gremminger and Dr. Michael Weber 

      Remarks – Brian Borley 

      Super Sub Award – Jim Froemming 

      Informative Updates 

o School board expectations and initiatives – Dr. Michael Weber 

o District goals and professional development (Surfus/Administrators) 

o Construction project and timeline (Weber/Froemming/Burke) 

9:15‐9:30 am    Break  

9:30‐11:00am  Keynote Speaker –  

Professional Staff,  Student Engagement – Dr. Tony Frontier 

Para‐professionals    

& Administrators 

                       

11:00 – 12:15am  Lunch/Building Tours – High School Temporary Cafeteria (2 groups) 

All Staff  

Table Discussions with Dr. Frontier (by building‐level) ‐ High School Temporary Cafeteria, Wellness Presentation ‐ 

Gym and Mental Health Awareness – High School Library 

Time  Elementary School Staff  Middle School Staff  High School Staff 

12:30‐1:15pm  Table Discussion  Wellness   Mental Health Awareness 

1:30‐2:15pm  Wellness   Mental Health Awareness  Table Discussion 

2:30‐3:15pm  Mental Health Awareness  Table Discussion  Wellness  

HAVE A GREAT YEAR! 

 

Port Washington-Saukville School District 2017–18 Calendar

AUGUST 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

NOVEMBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31

JANUARY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28

MARCH 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

APRIL 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

MAY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

JUNE 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JULY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

School Closed / Holidays

Labor Day: September 4

Thanksgiving break: November 22 – 24 Winter break: December 22 – January 1

Spring break: March 26 – 30

Memorial Day: May 28

Staff Development / Prep-Records

No school for students: September 22, January 19, February 16, March 2

Early release: October 17, November 3, November 21, March 1, March 23, April 24, May 25

Two additional days of professional development/curriculum required for all professional staff during the month of June

Other Important Dates to Note

First day of school: September 1

Second semester begins: January 22

Last day of school: June 1 (early release)

High school graduation: June 3

The detailed month-by-month PWSSD calendar is available on the District website at www.pwssd.k12.wi.us

Port Washington-Saukville School District PERSONAL LEAVE EXCLUSION DATES

2017-2018

The following list of dates are those which cannot be considered for personal leave approval during the 2017-2018 school year.

Monday, August 28, 2017 Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Thursday, August 31, 2017 Friday, September 1, 2017 Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Friday, September 22, 2017 Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Friday, November 3, 2017 Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Monday, November 27, 2017 Thursday, December 21, 2017 Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Friday, January 19, 2018 Friday, February 16, 2018 Friday, March 2, 2018 Friday, March 23, 2018 Monday, April 2, 2018 Tuesday, April 24, 2018

The use of personal leave from May 1st through the end of the school year is generally not approved unless absolutely necessary. Approval will be at the sole discretion of the principal and superintendent, and only if adequate substitutes are available.

Friday, May 25, 2018 Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Friday, June 1, 2018

Approved: 7/18/17

New Teacher (and Mentor) Training Schedule Welcome to the Port Washington-Saukville School District

Monday, August 21, 2017

New Teacher Agenda 7:30- A.M. - 7:45 A.M. New Staff Member Pictures Taken

Location: Just Outside District Office Main Entrance 7:45 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. Continental Breakfast

Location: District Office, 100 W. Monroe St., Port Washington

8:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M. Welcome and Introductions Dr. Michael Weber, Superintendent

8:15 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Training: “Attitude Makes the Difference” Presented by: Dr. Michael Weber, Superintendent

9:30 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. Break

9:45 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Introduction to School Services Presented by: Duane Woelfel, Director of Special Services

10:15 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. Use and Misuse of Electronic Communication Presented by: Jane Gennerman, LES Principal Presentation prepared by: Dr. Michael Weber, Superintendent

11:15 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Drive Time to Port Washington High School for Lunch

11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Lunch with Mentors, New Paraprofessionals, and Administrators Location: Port Washington High School

12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Time to Discuss School Related Items with Mentors Tour the Community with your Mentors (if Necessary) Tour the School Buildings and Ask Questions (if Cleaning Schedule Permits) Review Mentor Checklists Introduce New Staff Member to Specific Curriculum

Mentor Agenda 10:15 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Mentor Training and Brainstorming Session

Presented by: Chris Surfus, Director of Instruction; Kristin Redig, LES 3rd Grade Teacher, and Elyse Bichler, LES 4th Grade Teacher Location: PWHS Library/Computer Lab

11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Lunch with New Teachers and Administrators Location: Port Washington High School

12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Time to Discuss School Related Items with New Teachers

Tour the Community with your Mentees (if Necessary), Tour the School Buildings and Ask Questions (if Cleaning Schedule Permits), Review Mentor Checklists, and Introduce New Staff Member to Specific Curriculum

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 New Teacher Agenda 8:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M. Continental Breakfast

Location: PWHS Library 8:15 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. Association Presentation

Location: PWHS Library Presented by: Brian Borley and Emily O’Brien, Port Washington-Saukville Education Association

8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Location: PWHS Library Presented by: Eric Burke, PWHS Principal and Chad Brakke, SES Principal and DAC

9:30 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. Break 9:45 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. Benefits Presentation - FOR TEACHING STAFF

**Please Bring Your Social Security Card and Driver’s License or Valid Passport. You will also need to bring either a voided check or statement from your bank with the bank’s routing number and your account number.** Location: PWHS Library Presented by: Joan Meyer, Payroll and Accounts Supervisor

11:45 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Lunch on Your Own 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Child Abuse and Neglect

Location: PWHS Library Presented by: Molly Hubbell, Lead Worker, and Rob Lorge, Access Worker, from the

Ozaukee County Department of Human Services

2:00 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. Break 2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Technology Training (i.e PowerSchool, Simple Email Tips, AESOP, and Staff-

Related Forms) Location: PWHS Library Presented by: Debbi Depies, Technology Services; Kristin Redig, LES 3rd Grade Teacher

3:30 P.M. Dismissal (or Continue with Technology Training if You Would Like To)

Thursday, August 24, 2017

New Teacher Agenda 7:45 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. Continental Breakfast

Location: PWHS Library

8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. PWSSD Multi-Tier System of Supports (RtI, PBIS, Mental Health) with An Introduction to eduCLIMBER, STAR, and Onet Location: PWHS Library/Computer Lab Presented by: Danielle Brown, SES School Psychologist, Caitlin Zozakiewicz, DES School Psychologist, Danielle Granrath, LES School Psychologist, Lori Bruno, TJMS School Psychologist, Jen Eason, PWHS School Psychologist, and Elyse Bichler, LES 4th Grade Teacher & District Data Team Member

9:30 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. Question and Answer Session Location: PWHS Library/Computer Lab

9:45 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Break

10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Educator Effectiveness Location: PWHS Library/Computer Lab Presented by: Chris Surfus, Director of Instruction

11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Lunch on Your Own

12:30 P.M. - 1:15 P.M. CPI Verbal De-escalation for New Staff Location: PWHS Library Presented by: Chad Brakke, District CPI Trainer, DAC, and SES Principal

1:15 P.M. - 2:45 P.M. Technology Training K- 4 (SMARTBoard & iPads) and 5-12 (Chromebooks & Haiku) Location: PWHS Library Presented by: Julie Barnes, SES Teacher (Beginner SMARTBoard/iPads); Maria Garbish, DES Teacher (Intermediate SMARTBoard/iPads); Andrea Dimmer and Laura Lauderback, District Librarians (Chromebooks and Haiku for Grades 5-12)

2:45 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Wrap Up the New Teacher Orientation Location: PWHS Library Presented by: Elyse Bichler, LES Teacher; Kristin Redig, LES Teacher; and Jane Gennerman, LES Principal Safety Protocols, Question and Answer Session, and Dialogue on Next Steps

Friday, August 25, 2017

Full Day of Classroom Preparation at Individual Schools (If Cleaning Schedule Permits)

Monday, August 28, 2017 2017-18 OPENING DAY SCHEDULE

All Staff Schedule 7:00 A.M. - 7:35 A.M. Sign-In and Continental Breakfast

7:35 A.M. Welcome - Board President Carey Gremminger

Welcome to the New School Year! - Dr. Michael Weber, Superintendent

Introduction of New Staff - Building Principals 25 Year Awards - Carey Gremminger and Dr. Michael Weber Remarks - Brian Borley Super Sub Award - Jim Froemming

Informative Updates ● School Board Expectations and Initiatives - Dr. Michael Weber ● District Goals and Professional Development - Chris Surfus/Administrators ● Construction Project and Timeline - Dr. Michael Weber, Jim Froemming, and

Eric Burke

9:15 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Break

9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Keynote Speaker - Dr. Tony Frontier - Student Engagement Professional Staff, Paraprofessionals,

and Administrators must attend

11:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. Lunch/Building Tours - High School Cafeteria (2 Groups)

Roundtable Discussions with Dr. Frontier (by building level) - High School Temporary Cafeteria, Wellness, and Mental Health Awareness - High School Classroom (TBD)

Time Elementary School Staff Middle School Staff High School Staff

12:30 - 1:15 P.M. Round Table Discussion Wellness Mental Health Awareness

1:30 - 2:15 P.M. Wellness Mental Health Awareness Round Table Discussion

2:30 - 3:15 P.M. Mental Health Awareness Round Table Discussion Wellness

Tuesday, August 29, Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31, 2017 District-wide or building-wide professional development and/or meetings in assigned buildings. A detailed agenda

will be available through email and a paper copy will be provided during your training.

** Please go to the District Office Board Room on Tuesday, August 29th, from 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M., to have your T.B. Skin Test done by the Ozaukee County Health Department. Kymber McCutcheon, our District Nurse, will work to connect with you in your buildings on Thursday, August 31st, or Friday, September 1st, to read your T.B. Test. If this is not read

during these two days, you will need to get your TB test redone at the Health Department at your own expense.**

New Teacher (and Mentor) Training Schedule Welcome to the Port Washington-Saukville School District

We have discovered that new staff members are much more successful as a result of the school district’s orientation training and mentor program. Therefore, the following training dates are required of all new staff members. PLEASE NOTE: The location of the training sessions may change due to scheduling conflicts. Be sure to check the reminder that will be sent to you prior to each meeting to verify the location.

Monday, September 11, 2017

5:15 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Social Reception with the Board of Education (Spouse and/or Guest Invited) Expected Apparel: Business Casual - No Shorts, Jeans, or T-Shirts Location: District Office Parking Lot

6:00 P.M. School Board Meeting

Location: District Office

Note: You are free to leave after being introduced at the beginning of the regular Board meeting.

Monday, October 9, 2017

3:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. Educator Effectiveness and My Learning Plan Presented by: Chris Surfus, Director of Instruction; Elyse Bichler, LES Teacher Location: Lincoln Elementary School Library

Monday, October 23, 2017 (OPTIONAL)

3:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. PDP Question and Answer Session (Only for those teachers who need to

complete a PDP for licensure purposes) Presented by: PWSSD PDP Teachers and Jane Gennerman, LES Principal Location: Lincoln Elementary School Library

Monday, November 13, 2017

3:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. Non-defensive Communication to Increase Rapport, Reduce Stress, and Prevent Conflicts Presented by: Dr. Weber, Superintendent Location: Lincoln Elementary School Library

Monday, December 11, 2017

3:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. Working with Students with Special Needs Presented by: District Special Education Team - Kourtney Wojcik, Patty Krueger, Laura Didier, Sabrina Jerome, and Jen Peer Location: Lincoln Elementary School - Rm. 141

Monday, January 8, 2018

3:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. “What Great Teachers Do Differently” book by Todd Whitaker Presented by: Jane Gennerman, LES Principal; Elyse Bichler, LES Teacher; and Kristin Redig, LES Teacher Location: Lincoln Elementary School Library

Monday, February 12, 2018

3:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. “What Great Teachers Do Differently” book by Todd Whitaker

Presented by: Jane Gennerman, LES Principal; Elyse Bichler, LES Teacher; and Kristin Redig, LES Teacher Location: Lincoln Elementary School Library

Monday, March 12, 2018

3:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. “What Great Teachers Do Differently” book by Todd Whitaker Presented by: Jane Gennerman, LES Principal; Elyse Bichler, LES Teacher; and Kristin Redig, LES Teacher Location: Lincoln Elementary School Library

Monday, April 9, 2018

3:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. “What Great Teachers Do Differently” book by Todd Whitaker Presented by: Jane Gennerman, LES Principal; Elyse Bichler, LES Teacher; and Kristin Redig, LES Teacher Location: Lincoln Elementary School Library

May 2018

5:00 P.M. Make Up Session if Necessary Location: TBD

New Paraprofessional Training Schedule

Welcome to the Port Washington-Saukville School District

Monday, August 21st, 2017

Agenda 7:30 A.M. - 7:45 A.M. New Staff Member Pictures Taken

Location: Just Outside District Office Main Entrance 7:45 A.M. - 8:00 A.M Continental Breakfast

Location: District Office, 100 W. Monroe St., Port Washington

8:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M. Welcome and Introductions Dr. Michael Weber, Superintendent

8:15 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Training: “Attitude Makes the Difference” Presented by: Dr. Michael Weber, Superintendent

9:30 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. Break

9:45 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Introduction to School Services Presented by: Duane Woelfel, Director of Special Services

10:15 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. Use and Misuse of Electronic Communication Presented by: Jane Gennerman, LES Principal Presentation prepared by: Dr. Michael Weber, Superintendent

11:15 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Drive to Port Washington High School for Luncheon

11:30 A.M. - 12:30 A.M. Luncheon Location: Port Washington High School Cafeteria

WCTC Special Education Paraprofessional Training Date Thursday, August 24th, 2017

WCTC Training Session 1: Overview of Special Education (Full, 8 Hour Day) 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Library (Attendance is Required)

Monday, August 28th, 2017

All Staff Schedule 7:00 A.M. - 7:35 A.M. Sign-In and Continental Breakfast All Staff 7:35 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. Welcome - Board President Carey Gremminger All Staff

Welcome to the New School Year! - Dr. Michael Weber, Superintendent

Introduction of New Staff - Building Principals

25 Year Awards - Carey Gremminger and Dr. Michael Weber Remarks - Brian Borley Super Sub Award - Jim Froemming

Informative Updates ● School Board Expectations and Initiatives - Dr. Michael Weber ● District Goals and Professional Development - Chris Surfus/Administrators ● Construction Project and Timeline - Dr. Michael Weber, Jim Froemming,

and Eric Burke

9:15 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Break

9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Keynote Speaker - Dr. Tony Frontier - Student Engagement Professional Staff Paraprofessionals, & Administrators Must Attend

11:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. Lunch/Building Tours - High School Cafeteria (2 Groups)

Roundtable Discussions with Dr. Frontier (by building level) - High School Temporary Cafeteria, Wellness, and Mental Health Awareness - High School Classroom (TBD)

Time Elementary School Staff Middle School Staff High School Staff

12:30 - 1:15 P.M. Round Table Discussion Wellness Mental Health Awareness

1:30 - 2:15 P.M. Wellness Mental Health Awareness Round Table Discussion

2:30 - 3:15 P.M. Mental Health Awareness Round Table Discussion Wellness

HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

Tuesday, August 29th, 2017

Building Meetings All Staff Should Half Day of Work for Paraprofessionals/Building Meetings Attend Times will be Determined by the Individual Building Principals

Thursday, August 31st, 2017 Special Ed. Meeting 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Districtwide Special Education Team Meeting All Special Ed. Staff Facilitated by: Duane Woelfel, Director of Special Services (Teachers & Paras) Location: TBD Must Attend

WCTC Special Education Paraprofessional Training Date Tuesday, October 17th, 2017

WCTC Training Session 2: Roles and Responsibilities (3 Hours) 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.. Location: TBD Attendance is Required

WCTC Special Education Paraprofessional Training Date Friday, January 19th, 2018

WCTC Training Session 3: Proactive vs. Reactive Behavior Management (3 Hours)

8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Location: TBD Attendance is Required

WCTC Special Education Paraprofessional Training Date Friday, March 23rd, 2018

WCTC Training Session 4: Behavior Management 1 (3 Hours) 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Location: TBD Attendance is Required

WCTC Special Education Paraprofessional Training Date Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

WCTC Training Session 5: Behavior Management 2 (3 Hours) 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Location: TBD Attendance is Required

Administrative Team TRAINING AGENDAS Tuesday-Thursday, August 8-10, 2017

District Office Board Room Tuesday, August 8th 8:30-9:00 am Welcome and team building – M. Weber/D. Solórzano 9:00-9:30 School legal update and school safety – M. Weber 9:30-10:15 Setting the leadership tone and vision – what is important – All 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-11:15 Effective leadership – Stephen Cover, John Maxwell, and others – All 11:45-12:30 Lunch (provided) – J. Froemming 12:30-1:30 Curriculum updates – C. Surfus 1:30-3:00 Analyzing student data – C. Brakke 3:00 pm Adjourn Wednesday, August 9th 8:30 am Call to order and welcome – M. Weber 8:30-10:30 Trauma-Sensitive Schools training (mental health in students) – D. Woelfel 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:00 Continue Trauma-Sensitive Schools training – D. Woelfel 12:00 noon Adjourn Thursday, August 10th 8:30 am Welcome and call to order – M. Weber 8:30-10:00 Confidentiality of student records and information – Attorneys Alana Leffler

and Gary Ruesch 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-12:00 Administrative Council meeting – All

12:00 noon Adjourn

Come and Learn With Us,In This Very Special Place!Come and Learn With Us,In This Very Special Place!

The Port Washington-Saukville School Board thanks our communities for supporting the education of our youth, now and into the future with a state-of-art High School Education Complex and adding much needed elementary classrooms to Dunwiddie Elementary School. The first High School phase is complete - futuristic new academic wing with large classrooms, natural light, inspiring learning environments, and expanded special education spaces conducive to learning and students’ special needs. The first phase adds to the comprehensiveness of our High School programming so every student can discover their own passions and talents.

The second phase is scheduled for completion in 2018 (modern choir and band rooms, black box theater, new athletic facilities, large open commons and cafeteria areas, new main office, and expanded guidance services).

The third and final phase will be completed in 2019 (complete modernization and renovation of the auditorium).

BRIGHTTHE FUTURE LOOKS

BRIGHTTHANKS TO YOU!

Dr. Michael Weber, SuperintendantJim Froemming, Director of Business ServicesEric Burke, H.S. Principal School Board Members:Carey Gremminger, Brenda Fritch, Brian McCutcheon, Kelly O’Connell-Perket, Sara McCutcheon, Michelle Longstaff, Michelle Shinners, and Brian Stevens.

Thank You!

STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH CLASS Taught by Dr. Michael Weber, Duane Woelfel and Chris Surfus. This is a unique and necessary course for all educators who would like a comprehensive and valuable resource in identifying and responding to the mental health needs of the students in our classrooms and schools. This course will provide educators with the descriptions of mental health conditions and provide practical strategies for educators to be successful in ensuring students get the support they need.

An optional fifth session will be offered on 11/29/17 on: “Control Stress and Compassion Fatigue using three Critical Concepts”.

Book Study also available: "The Teacher's Guide to Student Mental Health". 2014 by William Dikel, MD ISBN: 978-0393708646

Credit through Sideow Teacher

Education Available ────

9/27, 10/11, 10/25 and 11/15/17 Optional 5th

Session 11/29/17

──── 3:45 to 5pm at the

District Office

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Deadline for registration is Wednesday,

9/15/17

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Sign up on google doc. Link below:

https://docs.google.com/a/pwssd.k12.wi.us/forms/d/1NWLBKRwK0wBWtBXeFk1RjIfcTxmDP_BifPznr_3MZuk/e

dit

Contact Julie Dornburg at Julie.Dornburg@pwssd.k12.wi.

us or

262-268-6060

Our Mission: We educate all children to reach their greatest potential (the why we exist)

What we expect: Every single day, every moment of the day, every child is better off because of his/her interactions with every staff member.

Our Brand: We have a very special place here