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District Staff Monthly E-Newsletter
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Educational Opportunities through U of I
The University of Iowa Educational Leadership program recently announced incentives for continued education. Every educator who applies to its Educational Leadership program with a letter of support from Dr. Remy will have the application fee waived for either summer 2020 or fall 2020 admissions.
Iowa added an Ed.D. to its program of study, with sub-tracks in K-12 leadership and Higher Education. This may be of special interest to those school leaders who have already completed an Ed.S. Additional information is available at www.education.uiowa.edu/edd.
The University has set aside 10 $500 scholarships for MA applicants for the spring and fall terms. Students can qualify for consideration by meeting the April 30 or July 1 deadlines. The GRE is no longer required for candidates in the MA program.
Susan Asklof Award Nominations
Is there someone in WDMCS who has been a source of inspiration and encouragement to you and others? Someone who lives life to the fullest and shares their enthusiasm with everyone around them? Please consider honoring this person by nominating them for the 2019-20 Susan Asklof Enthusiasm Award. The nomination link is below and must be submitted by Friday, May 1.
Since 1991, the Susan Asklof Enthusiasm Award has been a testament to many amazing individuals who have blessed, influenced, and encouraged students, families, and colleagues in the West Des Moines Community Schools. Please consider nominating a colleague who deserves to be recognized!
Staff Recognition Reception May 4
Save the date for this year's staff recognition reception. This year's celebration is on a Monday and will be hosted at a different location than last year.
Mark your calendars to honor our WDMCS colleagues for milestone years of service as well as those retiring at the end of the 2019-20 school year.
Monday, May 4, 2020
5-6:30 p.m.
Sheraton West Des Moines
1800 50th St.
West Des Moines
Valley High School Announces 2020 Hall of Honor Recipients
Valley High School will honor three outstanding alumni, one retiree, and one volunteer with induction into the school’s Hall of Honor this spring. These inductees are the third class of Hall of Honor award recipients.
Valley Alum, Grammy Finalist Elizabeth Bennett: Music ‘Connects The World’ And ‘Unifies Us’
Valley High School alumna Elizabeth Bennett firmly believes that music enhances our lives, helping us become the best version of ourselves to then share with others.
“It’s this wonderful way that connects the world, unifies us, and makes us more empathetic together,” she said.
And on Thursday, nearly 20 students from around central Iowa earned the opportunity to work with the Class of 2000 graduate as part of the South Central Iowa Regional Honor Orchestra.
WDMCS Announces Reappointments in Leader Positions
The following staff members have been re-hired to their current roles as curriculum leaders. These three staff members reached their six-year term limits as curriculum leaders, interviewed at the end of January, and accepted their re-appointments.
- Wes Hall - Secondary Science Curriculum Lead
- Shannon Johnson - Secondary Language Arts Curriculum Lead
- Kristine Milburn - Gifted/Talented Curriculum Lead
Pending Board approval Monday, March 9, the following individuals will be reappointed or hired in teacher leader positions.
- Jamie Ehlert - .5 Valley High School Instructional Coach
- Tim Nichols - Stilwell Instructional Coach (new hire)
- Jim Martin - .5 Valley High School Instructional Coach
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