Rocket Roundup
September 14, 2022
2022-23 Educator Effectiveness Information
Below are links to the descriptions and timelines for the 2022-23 Educator Effectiveness (EE) process. If you are unsure of your EE status (new staff, continuing I, continuing II, continuing III), please consult your supervising administrator. Please note there is an additional step to the student survey process this year that includes a district component for students in grades 3-12. Your building administrator will provide more information on this.
For those staff members who are new to the District, we will have a new staff member EE meeting to provide information and details about the process. The meeting will be held at 3:45 on September 26 in room 148 at Neenah High School.
Click here for the Educator Effectiveness Process for 2022-23
Click here for the Educator Effectiveness Timeline for 2022-23
PBnJs Grant Applications Due October 13
What is a PBnJs Grant? PBnJs grants are awarded in memory of Patrick Began, a former Neenah alumnus. These grants are available to ANY NJSD staff member who can demonstrate a need. In the past the funds have been used for speakers, SEL curriculum, sensory tools, book studies, parent training, staff training, mentoring supplies, art projects, diversity field trips, sensory paths, and calming space supplies.
It is simple to apply. Just click here to fill out a brief application.
The applications are reviewed on October 14 by the PBnJs Committee. If you need funding before that time, please fill out the application and contact Mike Altekruse at maltekruse@neenah.K12.wi.us and if it qualifies, we may be able to accommodate your request. Thanks for all you do!
September Equity and Inclusion Newsletter Available
Health and Wellness Center Explains Alzheimer's Disease
World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21, and September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder with slow progression of difficulty with memory and thinking skills, eventually causing difficulty or inability to perform even the simplest tasks. Most cases of Alzheimer’s will onset later in life (after age 65), and are caused by abnormal buildups of proteins that form plaques and tangles that affect neurons’ abilities to function and communicate with other neurons. Click here to read more.
Digital Dangers Impacting Society Event Set for October 8
5-stones, an anti-sex trafficking group, will host a free session for local educators about digital safety on October 8 from 8 a.m.-noon at Fox Valley Technical College. The event, “Digital Dangers Impacting Society” will address the dangers of pornography and sexting as well as sex trafficking. Continuing education credits are also available by contacting Kris Reuter-Peterson at kris@new.rr.com.
NJSD Supporting Each Other
- Coolidge Elementary PTO is collecting shoes that will be donated to Funds2Orgs to support impoverished countries around the world. Funds2Orgs will provide Coolidge with a small donation for every pair donated. All types and sizes of shoes are welcome and may be dropped off at the Coolidge office during school hours. To arrange a special pickup time or for more information, contact Amber Okray at Coolidge.
- The Neenah baseball team is hosting its fourth annual mattress sale fundraiser on Sat., Oct. 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Over 25 styles will be on display in all sizes. Click here for more information.
- The Neenah girls swimming and diving team is selling olive oils from the Olive Cellar. Several different varieties are available. Click here for more details.
This Week in NJSD Activities
NJSD Staff admitted free to all events by showing staff ID
Wednesday, September 14Girls Golf, Home vs. Oshkosh West, 3 p.m.
Thursday, September 15
Boys Volleyball, Home vs. Madison West, 7 p.m.
Friday, September 16
Football, Home vs. Appleton North, 7 p.m. (Livestream at postcrescent.com)
Saturday, September 17
Girls Tennis, Home, Neenah Quad, 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 20
Girls Golf, Home vs. Appleton East, 3 p.m.
Boys Volleyball, Home vs. Kaukauna, 7 p.m.
Boys Soccer, Home vs. Oshkosh North, 7 p.m.