Monday Minute
April 8, 2019
East Washington MS Celebrates Becoming a School to Watch
As a School to Watch, East Washington is an official mentor for other schools, but they have already had many visits from other teachers and students. Many marvel at the remodeling, the house structure, and their participation in Ron Clark Academy activities, including "The Amazing Shake." As principal King eloquently explained during the ceremony, after touring, when visiting students are asked what they liked, they don't mention those things, but reply, "The teachers. They were so much fun." When the teachers are questioned, they describe how impressive the students were, as they shake hands, introduce themselves, and smile to start the interaction.
Nominations Open for Shining Star Teachers and Students!
IMLEA and Horace Mann have partnered for the last several years to recognize students and teachers for outstanding contributions in support of their school. The Shining Star Award is open to any student in grade 5 – 9, or any teacher with any number of years of experience. Any certified staff member from an IMLEA member school may nominate a student or a colleague, but the nomination form must be signed by a building administrator.
Teachers designated as "STAR" winners are recognized in honor of Dr. Roger Boop, a retired professor from the education department at Butler University and long time friend and supporter of IMLEA. You can find the applications and more information for both on our website. Nominations are due May 1.
IMLEA Conference, September 29-30
Our conference website is now live. You may register your staff members (no price increase) and make hotel reservations (an increase of only $3 from last year.) Stay tuned for more information on the breakout sessions that will be offered!
South Ripley JH Featured on Cincy TV Promos
#EggDashChallenge Goes Viral
INSPIRE3 Resources
Opportunities for Educators & Students
April: Poetry Month (even more ideas than shared last week)
April 9: Skype with Jane Goodall 9 am ET
April 9: edweb Webinar "How to Lead Conversations about Healthy, Responsible Media Use with Dr. Monica Burns, 4 pm ET
April 15: InfoSys Pathfinder Applications Due
April 16: Primary Source Workshop: Focus on Inquiry at IU (Apply by 4/1)
April 23: DOE eLearning Webinar "Blending It Up with Free & Open Content", 4 pm ET
April 26: Math Expert Group Meets at IASP
May 1: Deadline to Submit Shining Star Nominations
September 29-30, 2019: IMLEA Conference, Indianapolis Marriott North
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Indiana Middle Level Education Association
Shirley Wright, Executive Director
Susie Highley, Director of Operations
Fax: 317-454-0749
Email: shighleyimlea@iasp.org
Website: https://www.imlea.org/
Location: 11025 East 25th Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317.894.2937
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IMLEA-Indiana-Middle-Level-Education-Association-170748717595/
Twitter: @IMLEAorg