School District U-46

We have been celebrating American Education Week for the past few days. Today is Education Support Professionals Day! School support staff, also known as Education Support Professionals (ESPs), play an invaluable role in providing a safe and supportive learning environment for our students. Please join us in thanking them for all that they do for our District. #AEW2024 #U46Team #ESPDay

Today is School Board Member Day! Recently, the U-46 Board of Education was recognized for its exceptional governance practices by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). “The members of our Board of Education have shown their commitment to the District, the students, and the entire community by continually improving their leadership skills and knowledge,” said U-46 Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson. The U-46 Board of Education members - President Melissa Owens, Vice President Kate Thommes, Secretary Pro-Tem Chanda Schwartz, Sue Kerr, Samreen Khan, Dawn Martin, and Veronica Noland - were presented with an Accent on Achievement at the Nov. 4 BOE meeting. Read more about this award at https://lnkd.in/gz5TbC2x

This week is National School Psychology Week, designed to highlight the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. In U-46, we have 21 school psychologists who support student well-being and learning. We thank them for their work. #WeAreU46 #U46Team

Attention December Graduates! Are you a student teacher looking to work in a well-renowned school district after graduation? Then come join us on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the U-46 Student Teacher Job Fair! So why U-46? *Competitive salary with advancement opportunity up to 3 times per year *Tuition reimbursement for certain endorsements *Professional development opportunities credited towards movement on the salary schedule and licensure renewal? *Health Benefits w/ district contribution *And more! Please register for the event with the link below. https://lnkd.in/gs8YG4Em Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered at the first-ever El Trote de las Calacas (Skeleton Trot) 5k this past Saturday. The event was a great success! Check out the highlights in this video. #WeAreU46 #U46Community

Join Our U-46 Team! We’re on the lookout for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team of educators in making a difference in students’ lives every day. If you have the heart for teaching but not the credentials yet, don’t let that stop you! Our district provides support and resources to help you obtain your teaching certification and get into the classroom. Imagine the impact you could have, guiding, inspiring, and shaping the next generation within our community. If you’re ready to make a difference and bring your unique talents to our schools, explore our open positions at ?? u-46.org/careers

??We are excited to welcome over 900 runners to tomorrow's first-ever Trote de las Calacas (Skeleton Trot). None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our community partners. Your commitment helps bring this celebration of culture to life. #U46Community ??See you all tomorrow at the starting line!

Washington Elementary School celebrated Principal Appreciation Day last week by having one of their students be “Principal for a Day.” Principal Iolanna, a second grader at the school, joined Principal Corcoran to get a glimpse of what it takes to be a principal. Principal Iolanna had a very busy day visiting each classroom, supporting breakfast in the cafeteria, overseeing morning announcements, attending an administrative meeting, giving a building tour to two new staff members, supervising recess, and even sharing the news of a positive referral for a student with their parents. In addition, she made sure all the teacher names and labels were corrected on the doors around the school and even addressed a few squeaky hinges. Her big initiative was declaring that Washington would have an upcoming pajama day. #WeAreU46

The sign-up window has closed to walk or run in the first-ever El Trote De Las Calacas (the Skeleton Trot) in Elgin, but you can still be a part of it by volunteering to help! ??Visit gailborden.info/volunteer, to begin the volunteer process.?? Once on the site, click the “Apply Here” button for adults and fill out the form. In the assignment preference box, choose Main Library and Trote de las Calacas. Once this form is completed and submitted, you will get an email from the library that allows you to sign up for the task and time slot best suited to you. (Note: Those who work for U-46 can sign up at u-46.org/foundation.) Find lots more information about the race, and the festivities that will come after it, at gailborden/trote. The proceeds will benefit the U-46 Educational Foundation and the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation.

?Today is Principal Appreciation Day in Illinois.? We are continuing to celebrate our amazing principals who are great leaders in our learning community. From fostering a sense of belonging for all students to creating a safe and supportive environment, our principals play an important role in shaping the future of education. Let's take a moment to celebrate our U46 principals. #ThankAPrincipal #WeAreU46 #U46Team