Macon-Piatt ROE #39

Testimonial from a recent graduate of the TeacherReady program: After learning of the Teacher Ready program through MPROE39 earlier this year, I researched the program and decided it was a good fit for my busy schedule to obtain my teaching license. The online advisors made the program easily manageable and I was able to be placed in the school district of my choice to do my observation/teaching hours. I am very happy that I took this leap to move from substitute teacher for the past 14 years to now be qualified as a full-time classroom teacher. - Tricia Queen To register for upcoming TeacherReady information meetings : https://bit.ly/3FZHEIM

Interested in becoming a Teacher? Join us for an informational meeting with Dr. Sarah Miller, a representative of the University of West Florida's TeacherReady Program on 11/10 @ 4:30-5:30pm. To Register: https://bit.ly/3bNfVgx

Our phone lines are currently down here at ROE#39. Please email us at dwilliams@roe39.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Here is a sneak peek into our final ROE#39 Fall give-a-way item...our Wellness Basket! We will be giving away the following items: Decatur Wellness Collective – 90-minute Float Tank session Moira Atkinson, LMT– 60-minute Massage Wellness Basket How to enter: 1. Must be a K-12 educator (substitute teacher, para, teacher, administrator) 2. Follow our Facebook page @MPROE39 3. Tag an educator friend 4. Comment on what you do (or need to do) to reduce your stress and take care of yourself

Educator Appreciation Night - Downtown Decatur Businesses are staying open for a night of shopping, specials and treats to say "Thank You" to all of our educators! Wednesday - November 17th - 4pm-7pm

There is still time to sign up for next week's PD workshops at ROE39! 11/02/2021: Introduction to Mindfulness in the Classroom Time: 3:30-5:00pm Cost: No charge PD Credit: 1.5 hrs To Register: https://bit.ly/2Zbyb0n 11/03/2021: The Brain – Regulation and Relationships via Zoom Time: 3:30-4:30pm Cost: No charge PD Credit: 1 hrs To Register: https://bit.ly/3ozGUDS

We have decided to push back our fall give-a-way drawing this morning until we’ve had more participation on our Facebook post. We want everyone to have plenty of opportunity to enter to win one of our wellness prizes. Decatur Wellness Collective – 90-minute Float Tank session Moira Atkinson, LMT– 60-minute Massage Wellness Basket – Yoga accessories, subscription to Calm app, tea, etc How to enter: 1. Must be a K-12 educator (substitute teacher, para, teacher, administrator) 2. Follow our Facebook page @MPROE39 3. Tag an educator friend 4. Comment on what you do (or need to do) to reduce your stress and take care of yourself Spread the word so more educators can enter to win one of our wellness prizes!

Parents & Community Members: You're Invited! Digital Safety Webinars!

All Decatur-area community members are welcome! Dwayne Bryant, author of “The Stop”, is returning to Decatur to take us deeper into his work on police and community relations in the continuation of the initial Community Peace Summit and first in a four-part series. Join us Wednesday, November 3rd from 12-4pm at the Decatur Salvation Army. REGISTER at bit.ly/PeaceHub1 or call 217.872.3721

If you are a substitute teacher and have worked more than ten FULL days within a year of receiving your license, you can request a refund for the application fee. That's a $60.00 refund!! Click here for instructions: https://bit.ly/3bo7QPj

MCFB Freezer Meal Fundraiser! Snag these freezer meals for time-saving meal planning! Call 217.877.2436 to sign up!

Do you need PD hours? Check out ROE#39's Fall PD Workshops! https://5il.co/10ooj

Helping My Child Navigate Online Aggression Thursday, October 28th 2021 @ 6:30pm CT https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tjUfeEYKRiGulb8DhQ-PeQ For parent and educator resources visit: https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/cyberbullying/

Here is a sneak peek into one of our ROE39 Fall giveaway items! We are giving away a 90 MINUTE FLOAT SESSION from Float Decatur! How to enter: 1. Must be a K-12 educator (substitute teacher, para, teacher, administrator) 2. Follow our Facebook page @MPROE39 3. Tag an educator friend 4. Comment on what you do (or need to do) to reduce your stress and take care of yourself. On October 29th at 10:00am, we will have a LIVE Facebook event and draw the winner’s name. Stay tuned...

Macon-Piatt County Principal Mentoring & Networking Sessions! This is an opportunity to network with local administration and build a circle of support. All Principals and Assistant Principals are welcome to attend! To Register: https://bit.ly/3FZHEIM

It’s that time again… ROE #39 Fall Giveaway! This year is all about wellness and taking care of your mind, body and spirit. It’s been a difficult time for so many educators, and we would like to give back to all of you by having several opportunities to win a wellness gift. Drum roll please…We will be giving away the following items! Decatur Wellness Collective – 90-minute Float Tank session Moira Atkinson, LMT– 60-minute Massage Wellness Basket – Yoga accessories, subscription to Calm app, tea, etc… How to enter… 1. Must be a K-12 educator (substitute teacher, para, teacher, administrator) 2. Follow our Facebook page @MPROE39 3. Tag an educator friend 4. Comment on what you do (or need to do) to reduce your stress and take care of yourself On October 29th at 10:00am, we will have a LIVE Facebook event and draw the winner’s name. Thank you for all you do! We really appreciate your efforts during this past year and a half!

Happy Fall Y'all! ROE#39 has several online PD events scheduled for this Fall. Click here for registration info: https://5il.co/10izm

Calm is excited to offer resources for busy educators to bring mindfulness to their classrooms with ease. They also offer a 40% discount for Calm Premium for educators! Click here for more information: https://www.calm.com/schools/resources

Fall 2021 upcoming online PD Event at ROE#39: 10/18/2021: Progressive Relaxation via Zoom Time: 3:30-5:00pm Cost: No charge PD Credit: 1.5 hrs To Register: https://bit.ly/2Yu9Um0

Today leaders from our area school districts visited the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center and went through the Public Safety Training Foundation’s VirTra simulator. For a few moments, they experienced what it is like to walk in a police officer’s shoes and have to make split-second decisions. The different virtual training scenarios highlighted the intensity of the job and encouraged discussion and self-reflection. A special thank you to Cheryl Warner, Jill Reedy, Travis Frierich, Sheila Greenwood, Amanda Geary, and DeAnn Heck for being willing to go through this and Chelsey Keys and Rafael Gutierrez for hosting us and answering our many questions!