June has been all about preparing for the big move – packing and unpacking. It has been a tremendous job and the parent educators have really gone above and beyond to make sure that our new facility looks attractive and inviting to families. Here is a sampling of some before and after pictures. The giant pile of boxes is only a small portion of the actual number of boxes that we had to unpack into our new space. We have definitely mastered the art of making things fit!
On June 29, 2023, Governor Pritzker signed SB 2390 (now PA-103-0111) into law. It is effective immediately. The law provides an extension for the Short-Term substitute teacher application availability. The application is now available through June 30, 2028 rather than June 30, 2023. Once issued, the license is valid for five years. Educators who currently hold short-term substitute teaching licenses with an expiration date of June 30, 2023 can renew the license for a five-year period in their Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) accounts by logging into their ELIS accounts on or after July 1, 2023 and clicking on the “Renewals” link in their Action Center. There is no fee for renewing a Short-Term substitute license. If you need any help, please email Mary Escamilla (mescamilla@roe47.org).
For the summer months, we are opening the vault to some of our favorite Teacher Talks from the past! Check out our You Tube channel, ROE#47, to view the entire Teacher Talk playlist.
Today we are replaying our conversation about Significant 72 & Student Relationships.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8PoGxr-UL8
A special shout-out to Dreaming Tree Preschool & Lincoln Open Sesame!
Dreaming Tree Preschool and Lincoln Open Sesame collected donations of baby shampoo, baby lotion, diaper cream and an assortment of other items for the upcoming community baby shower.
To the children, family, and staff at Dreaming Tree Preschool and Lincoln Open Sesame, thank you for the incredible generosity.
The ROE47 office has moved! Our new location is 2214 4th Street. Parents as Teachers and Education Outreach programs are in suite C and the main office is in suite B.
Our summer hours are Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm and closed on Friday's.
Happy 4th of July from your friends at ROE 47!
The office will be closed, enjoy the day!
@RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47
ROE 47 would like to congratulate our special friend, Jennie Janssen, Food Service Director at Sauk Valley Community College on her retirement.
She has been a friend of the ROE for many years and will be missed!
Jennie guaranteed professionalism and kindness and we have enjoyed working with her over the years! Enjoy your much deserved retirement, Jennie!
The Education Outreach Program held a graduation ceremony celebrating our 15 students from 2022-2023 who earned their Illinois High School Diploma. Brianna, Alex, Breanna and Mykwana were able to celebrate with their family and friends in caps and gowns as they walked across the stage. Congratulations to all!
For the summer months, we are opening the vault to some of our favorite Teacher Talks from the past! Check out our You Tube channel, ROE#47, to view the entire Teacher Talk playlist.
Today we are replaying our conversation with author Stephanie Malia Krauss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI7a_LR3BZE&t=19s
For the summer months, we are opening the vault to some of our favorite Teacher Talks from the past!
Check out our You Tube channel, ROE#47, to view the entire Teacher Talk playlist. Today we are replaying our conversation with Jenna Copeland from Erie Middle School.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG9QQaXv-KQ&t=2s
SIGN -UP NOW ! Social Science Symposium @ SVCC
Wednesday, June 28th - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - https://forms.gle/dBAkdD52DKjZ4nBf9
Limited to the first 50 registrants
Are you interested in guiding social studies conversations in the ROE 47 service area?
This summer learning opportunity will launch a new professional learning network for Pk-12 social science teachers in Lee, Ogle & Whiteside counties. In this opening summer session, teacher and administrator participants will: understand the critical role of personal identity in understanding students and shaping social science teaching and learning; identify Illinois mandated units of study; understand the complexity of the newly revised Illinois Social Science standards; process the role of inquiry and inquiry arcs in teaching the new Illinois Social Science standards.
Participants will have the opportunity to indicate interest in deeper learning, networking, and connection to social science exports during the 2023-24 school year.
Social Science Educators and Administrators
*Attendees will receive a $200 stipend.
Another issue of Building Stronger Families newsletter is ready for you to read! Read the newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/roe47.org/familynewsletter-june23.
The Building Stronger Families e-newsletter delivers fresh, relevant knowledge, tips, and tools to support you in helping your child grow while staying updated with the various events and activities happening in Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties.
To receive a copy in your inbox, go to https://mailchi.mp/2cde621b466f/family-sign-up to subscribe.
ROE 47 will be closed today in honor of Juneteenth.
@RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47
School Celebration, Stillman Valley High School
SVHS Student, Parker Gensler, Qualifies for the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Stillman Valley High School students, Parker Gensler, has qualified to enter the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Students are chosen based of their test scores from the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). These students have shown outstanding academic potential and are among the 50,000 highest-scoring participants in the nation, who will be recognized as either Semifinalists or Commended students in the fall.
SVHS Principal, Mrs. Leslie Showers, stated, “Mister Parker Gensler is an outstanding student who is committed to excellence in his academic pursuit. He demonstrates strong leadership skills and is admired by his peers, faculty, and staff at SVHS.” In August Parker will learn if he will move forward in the competition as a Semifinalist.
For the summer months, we are opening the vault to some of our favorite Teacher Talks from the past!
Check out our You Tube channel, ROE#47, to view the entire Teacher Talk playlist. Today we are replaying a favorite; an inspiring story from C4C.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2D2ASvwwO4&t=3s
The Regional Office of Education and the Sauk Valley STARS Early Childhood Coalition are excited to be hosting regular community baby showers with the aspiration to shower expectant and new parents (with infants up to 3 months of age) with parenting information, to establish connections to community resources, and to provide care items for the new child.
In an effort to make these baby showers a sustainable program in our region, we are looking for support from our community. Together, we can be a village for new and expectant parents in our community.
If you are interested in donating supplies or a monetary gift, please contact Grace Heimerdinger-Baake at gheimerdingerbaake@roe47.org.
Come and be showered with knowledge, support, and giveaways as you begin your adventure in raising a happy, healthy, and safe child. This FREE event offers you a wonderful, educational opportunity to gain knowledge about your child's health and development and connect with local resources.
Please register for this event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-baby-shower-tickets-599126211627
The ROE47 office will remain closed this week as we move to our new location. Check out upcoming posts for more information. @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47
The ROE 47 office will be closed this week as we move into our new space.
Watch for upcoming posts about our new location! @RegionalOffice47 #RegionalOffice47
Friday's School Celebration
Steward Elementary Earns Tree Campus K-12 Distinction
Steward Elementary is honored to become one of 70 elementary, middle, and
high schools across the United States to earn recognition through the Arbor Day
Foundation’s Tree Campus K-12 program in its inaugural year of recognizing K-12 schools.
The Arbor Day Foundation is the largest membership nonprofit organization dedicated totree planting. Its Tree Campus K-12 program, launched last year, encourages educators to create meaningful opportunities for students to interact with trees.
