VanHooseImageDepot
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) employees with districtissued computers that operate slowly or with difficulty may find
relief in a reimage at the VanHoose Image Depot. The summer
months are a great opportunity to solve issues that may have
plagued your machine throughout the year. Employees should
bring computers to Room 113 at VanHoose between 7:30 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The imaging process
erases everything on the hard drive. Before leaving their
computer, employees are responsible for backing up any
important data. Management Information Services (MIS)
personnel are not responsible for lost data. If a reimage does not
fix the problem, MIS will assign the ticket to the appropriate
department. For more information, call 485-3552.
Below, district leaders and community supporters hold the
Recognizeyourvolunteers
ceremonial groundbreaking for the Eastern High renovation.
Have volunteers made a significant difference at your school or
Construction is expected to take 16 months.
cost center this year? If so, award them with Most Valuable
Volunteer certificates. This award is from Dr. Donna Hargens,
superintendent of JCPS. The new certificate replaces the former
Super Star certificate. The certificates are free, custom-printed, high-quality certificates from the JCPS Volunteer Talent Center
(VTC). To request certificates, follow these steps:
1.
Type the volunteers' names and their addresses (or your school address) in either Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word
(preferably in Excel). For each certificate, include six data elements—first name, last name, street address, city, state, and
ZIP code—but don't use commas. In Excel, put each of the six elements in separate cells. In Word, put a tab between each
element. Please don't type in all-uppercase letters.
2.
List the name of the person requesting certificates, the school or cost center name and number, and the date on which the
certificates are needed. Certificates are prepared in the order they are requested and typically take about two weeks to
produce. The certificates will be sent back to the requester.
3.
Send data to Abdul Sharif at abdul.sharif2@jefferson.kyschools.us.
For more information, call Sharif at 485-7046 or the VTC at 485-3710.
Grantspromoteearlychildhood
Each week, the JCPS Resource Development Office provides information about grant opportunities. The department must review all
school and department grant applications prior to submission. For information about additional grant opportunities, call 485-3290.
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The LEGO Children's Fund awards grants to qualified tax-exempt organizations, including school districts with identifiable
needs primarily in the areas of (1) early childhood and development that is directly related to creativity and (2) technology
and communication projects that advance learning opportunities. The upcoming application period will be from Fri., June
1, through Thurs., June 28, and grants will be awarded during September. Typical awards are between $500 and $5,000.
For more information, click here.
GlobalConnectionsnowavailable
The summer 2012 issue of Global Connections is now available. Global Connections is an online publication of the JCPS Department
of Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Programs, with cooperation from the JCPS Center for Environmental Education. The summer issue
is the last for the school year. Publication will resume in fall. For more information or to submit an article for fall, contact Editor
Catherine Collesano at catherine.collesano@jefferson.kyschools.us.
KnightMiddleoffersSummerBridge
Incoming sixth-grade students who plan to attend Knight Middle are invited to attend the two-week enrichment Summer Bridge
Program. The program—held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon from Mon., July 23, through Wed., Aug. 8—will help students have a smooth
transition into middle school. Students will work on team building, group activities, projects, and academic and social skills. Students
who attend the program will receive a head start on beginning-of-the-year activities, including locker assignments. A fun, culminating
activity will end the program. If needed, bus transportation will be provided for students living in the Knight resides area as well as a
snack. To view the registration form, click here. For more information, call Patti Davis or Faith Stroud at 485-8287.
Surplusauction
A surplus furniture and equipment auction will be held at Farmington Warehouse, 358 Farmington Avenue, at 9 a.m. on Sat., June 2.
For more information, call Bruce Fowler at 485-3157.
GolfScramblesupportsMaleBand
The Louisville Male High Band will host a Golf Scramble at 3 p.m. on Sat., July 28, at the Crossings Golf Club in Brooks. The
scramble will raise money to help maintain the band's busy performance schedule throughout the state and region. The band
program—one of the state's most recognized—is completely funded by the band parents' organization through fundraising and other
events. A four-member team costs $240, and the cost includes the 18-hole scramble, cart rental, lunch, and door prizes. To participate,
submit this entry form with payment by Sat., July 21. To sponsor a hole or for other information about how to support the Louisville
Male High Band, contact event chairman Todd Elder at 593-3330 or send him an e-mail at todd.elder@jefferson.kyschools.us.
JCPSPlusoffersinsurance
The JCPS Plus Program is a collection of businesses and organizations that offer special deals and discounts to JCPS employees.
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Liberty Mutual Insurance will offer a $5 donation to Family Scholar House for every quote that Liberty Mutual agent Joel
Peterson does from now through Sat., June 30. Liberty Mutual offers auto, homeowners, and life insurance. All JCPS
employees will receive the Liberty Mutual JCPS discount as well as Educator's Endorsement benefits. A deductible will be
waived if an employee's vehicle is vandalized on school property or while being used for school-related events. Liberty
Mutual will waive the deductible if an employee's vehicle is damaged during a collision while driving for school
business. Employees can receive as much as $2,500 coverage for personal education materials or school property that is
stolen from a vehicle or damaged.
Aspen Creek, 8000 Bardstown Road, is offering a free appetizer or dessert to JCPS employees who present an
identification card now through Sun., June 3. The offer is in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. To print a flier about
the offer, click here.
Students can learn Spanish language skills and sign language at Amazing Kids. It offers child development care for
children ages 6 weeks and older. It also offers a 20 percent discount for JCPS employees who enroll a student—up to age
10—in before- or after-school classes. For more information, click here.
LearnwithTechnoversity
JCPS employees can improve their technological knowledge with Technoversity, Computer Education Support's three-week institute
of technology workshops. The workshops will be held Monday through Thursday from Mon., July 9, through Thurs., July 26.
Technoversity helps teachers integrate technology into the curriculum and assists employees in building their technology skills. More
than 100 sessions are offered, including Creating Literacy In Computer Knowledge (CLICK!) sessions, such as Microsoft Word,
Excel, EncycloMedia, PowerPoint, AB Tutor, Blogging, Comic Life, eChalk, Infinite Campus Gradebook, iSafe, Movie Maker, Photo
Story, Pixlr, Podcasting, PREZI, SkyDrive, SMART Notebook, Thinkfinity, Twitter, VoiceThread, Voki, Web Page Design, and
Wikis. For more information or a weekly schedule, visit Technoversity. To register for classes, visit pdCentral.
SummerPDOpportunities
The JCPS Human Resources Department offers the following information. The Classified Employee Summer Institute will be held at
Liberty High School on June 18 - 20, 2012 for classified instructional support staff only. Seats will be kept open for the targeted
audience. Others are welcome to check in each day of the institute to see if seats become available. Participants will engage in
workshops which will enhance their job performance, increase content knowledge, and enable them to walk away with strategies and
techniques they can use in the classroom to support teachers and students. Additionally, workshop sessions for ECE instructional
assistants will be offered by the ECE department during this institute. These sessions are for ECE instructional assistants only.
Registration on pdCentral is currently in progress. All sessions will be listed under "Classified Institute." In addition, representatives
from the Humana Vitality wellness program will host an informational table throughout the entire summer institute. All institute
participants are encouraged to stop by; drawings for prizes will be held each day. If you have any questions regarding the sessions,
please call 485-6696 (Classified PD department) or 485-8500 (ECE department).
OlmstedAcademiesjoinforNightoftheArts
Olmsted Academy South and Olmsted Academy North will host the fourth annual collaborative Night of the Arts at 6 p.m. on Thurs.,
May 24, at the Iroquois Amphitheatre. This event involves talented students from the two schools' fine arts programs in music, art,
dance, and drama. Students from both schools' orchestras and bands will join together to display their talents and abilities on stage.
Visual arts teachers will select students' pieces to display in a gallery walk. The event will conclude with a short musical review of
Alice in Wonderland performed by the chorus. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Olmsted Academy
South at 485-8270 or Olmsted Academy North at 485-8331.
SummerLifelongLearningregistration
JCPS Adult and Continuing Education will offer leisure-learning and career-enhancing classes in the Summer Lifelong Learning
Session. Classes begin the weeks of Mon., June 4, and Mon., July 9, unless otherwise noted. Classes are available in the following
categories: Building and Mechanical, Computer and Internet, and Special Interests. For more information or to register, call 485-3500.
Registration forms will not be accepted at class locations. Participants must register through the Lifelong Learning Program.
NominationsforGarthaward
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Russell Garth Leadership Award. Each year, the award honors a principal who best
represents the qualities of leadership; dedication to students, staff members, and school; and community outreach. The application
must be delivered to the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation (JCPEF) Office by Sun., May 27. To print a form, click here.
GreaseatNewburgMiddle
Transport yourself back to the 1950s as eighth-grade students at Newburg Middle perform the musical Grease at 6 p.m. on Thurs.,
May 24. Tickets cost $7, and they may be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 4858306. Louise Cecil has provided all costumes and accessories for the cast, and the Doo Wop Shop has provided all sound equipment.
AnotherGoldyearatAudubon
Employees at Audubon Traditional Elementary have already set
an impressive goal for the 2012-13 school year—raise at least
$20,000 for the WHAS Crusade for Children.
A lofty goal for sure. But if any school can raise that amount for
the annual fundraiser that benefits children with special needs, it's
likely to be Audubon. For the past 23 years, Audubon Traditional
Elementary has raised the most money of any district school. It
has been honored as a Crusade Gold Level school each year since
1985.
Last week, the school turned in a $15,250 check from its 2011-12
campaign. Last year, the school collected $16,900.
The WHAS Crusade for Children fundraising powerhouse at
Audubon Traditional Elementary is from left: office clerk
Alethea Sutton, bookkeeper Rebel Plappert, Principal
Angela French-Coles, and secretary Debbie Giudice.
"We just have a great group of parents and staff here," says Rebel Plappert, Audubon Traditional Elementary bookkeeper and one of
four on the school's Crusade Committee. "It makes us very proud. People are always shocked with how much we raise."
There are no secrets or silver bullets in the fundraising campaign, Plappert says. The school has about 600 students and a vibrant
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that ranges from 1,200 to 1,600 members. Employees and students work throughout the school year
and hold monthly activities beginning in September. Popular events include casual clothing days, ice cream sales, a basketball shoot, a
sock hop, and a challenge in the spring for each classroom to raise at least $100. The school also secures donations from community
groups to provide pizza rewards or trophies for students.
The Crusade has always been a pet project at Audubon Traditional Elementary, says Principal Angela French-Coles, who is in her
fourteenth year as principal. Donations really seemed to hit home about five years ago when the school began its Functional Mental
Disability (FMD) Program, French-Coles says. All of the money donated to Crusade benefits local children who Audubon staff
members and students—and most district employees—see and work with each day.
"We really got to see the results of that money," says French-Coles, who plans to retire at the end of the 2012-13 school year. Meeting
the $20,000 challenge will require former Audubon staff members and retirees to contribute, she says.
Audubon employees plan to accompany other JCPS representatives and groups during the WHAS Crusade for Children Telethon on
Sat., June 2, on the front lot of JCPS Gheens Academy.
So far this year, the district's Exceptional Child Education (ECE) Department has collected more than $12,000 through a series of bake
sales, raffles, and other special events coordinated by ECE specialist Todd Elder, according to JCPS Resource Development.
Last year, the district contributed a total of $153,262 to the WHAS Crusade for Children. Of that total, bus drivers and transportation
staff contributed an impressive $48,281.
The JCPS Transportation Department is still collecting money for this year's campaign. They will host the JCPS Bus Road-E-O
beginning at 9 a.m. on Thurs., May 31, at the Lees Lane Bus Compound. All 13 compounds and the main offices will participate.
Makinggoodhealthcontagious
Pamela Sutton, an Early Childhood instructional assistant at McFerran Preparatory Academy, is a JCPS
Star Performer. Sutton was nominated for the honor in December, and Sutton has worked at McFerran
for 14 years. Sutton made proactive healthy lifestyle changes and brought her enthusiasm to school
where she begins each day with a three-mile walk. Students join her and keep track of their steps using
pedometers and enjoying Pedometer Parties when they reach milestones. Sutton lost 40 pounds in
addition to lowering blood pressure and maintaining a healthier blood sugar level. "I just enjoy feeling
good," she says. "It's not so much about losing weight anymore. It's about feeling good and staying out
of the doctor's office." Her nomination form contained the following information.
Pamela Sutton, an
Early Childhood
instructional assistant
at McFerran
Preparatory
Academy, started a
walking program at
school.
"Working with children is the reason why employees at McFerran Early Childhood come to
work. When we, as teachers, give everything to our class we sometimes forget to take care of
ourselves. This is what happened to Pam Sutton in March of 2010. She was struggling with
high blood pressure, the threat of diabetes, and was overweight. She knew that she did not
want to take insulin shots and medication daily, so she decided to make a change. She
changed her lifestyle by exercising and eating healthy. She began this process at home with her family and began to see the
positive effects it had not only on her but also for those around her.
"As Sutton began to make these changes, she decided to include the children in her classroom. She would walk on Miller's
Mile or around the building if the weather was bad. She asked PACS NOW to donate pedometers to her classroom so that
the children could begin to track their steps and see the amount they walked each day. The students quickly learned how to
keep those little pink pedometers with them on their shoes or the pockets of their pants. It was fun to watch the students
begin to take ownership of the pedometers and learn about what they stood for. Sutton turned the numbers on the
pedometers into a weekly math activity. The students tracked their steps daily and recorded how many steps they had on a
graph. Sutton hosted pedometer parties—with healthy foods and prizes—throughout the school year as the students met
their goals.
"In general, youths are becoming more sedentary while also eating unhealthy foods, because of hectic lifestyles and the
convenience of fast food. Considering the obesity rate and the health issues and diseases that plague our children, we need
more teachers like Pam Sutton. She has introduced healthy lifestyle choices to the students in her classroom. As educators,
we must remember that we are only available for a short time in a student's life, but we can make significant positive
differences that last a lifetime. Sutton's students are now teaching their own families about the benefits of being active and
healthy. What a wonderful way to begin a chain reaction that will change the lives of children and families in our
community.
"Isn't that was teaching is really about?"
The Star Performer Award is a district honor for great customer-service skills. To nominate a colleague who goes above and beyond,
click here.
Kudos to Craig Brown, law and justice teacher at Eastern High. Brown was accepted into the prestigious Supreme Court Summer
Institute for Teachers, which will be held during June at the Georgetown University Law Center and the United States Supreme Court
in Washington, D.C. Brown will be among 60 carefully selected teachers from throughout the nation who will study recent Supreme
Court cases in detail and learn an innovative teaching methodology for conveying this information to students. Well-known Supreme
Court lawyers, reporters, scholars, and educators will be among the speakers and instructors for the Institute. Brown will visit the court
and attend a reception there. Upon returning home, Brown will plan to present a workshop on the U.S. Supreme Court, and he will be
available to meet with local media to discuss how the new skills and information can be applied in his Eastern classroom.
Kudos to Raymond Green, behavior coach and band director at Doss High. During a six-week period, Green has led the Doss High
Band to multiple unanimous Distinguished-level performances. The Doss Concert Band was honored as first-place overall band at the
Music in the Parks Competition in Cedar Point Park in Sandusky, Ohio, held from Fri., May 11, through Sun., May 13. Doss students
also earned an average performance score of 98.5, which was the highest average score of all bands in all categories. Previously, Doss
students received a unanimous Distinguished rating from four judges at the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) District
Assessment and a unanimous Distinguished rating from three judges at the (KMEA) State Assessment. "In short, every judge that
heard the band perform this year awarded the band a Distinguished rating, the highest rating available," Green says.
Kudos to the JCPS music specialists and directors who led the Jefferson County All-Star Marching Band to be named second runnerup in the Republic Bank Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade. There were 20 bands in the parade, and the Jefferson County All-Star
Marching Band is composed of 280 band members from high schools in Jefferson, Bullitt, and Oldham Counties, who have to
audition to be accepted. The band director is JCPS music specialist Pam Fleitz, and the assistant directors are Todd Simpson, Alana
Auslander-Price, Linda Pulley, David Epperson, Carl Kling, and Jim Daniel.
Kudos to Trish Hamilton-Cooper, art teacher at Eastern High. Her students who participated in the Vans Custom Culture Contest
advanced to the finals. Hundreds of schools from across the country entered the shoe design contest, and Eastern is one of five
national finalists who were selected by online voters. As a result, Eastern students will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Los
Angeles from Tues., May 29, through Thurs., May 31. Eastern will receive at least $5,000 for the school's art department. The
national winner will receive a $50,000 grant. This is the third year that Eastern students have been among the finalists.
Kudos to Karen Stark, a special education teacher at Westport Middle. Stark was nominated and selected to receive the Breaking
Barriers Spotlight Award 2012 from the Metro Disability Coalition. She was recognized at a recent event at the Metro United Way
building.
Kudos to Donna Brown, Jamie Cummings, and Candi Gilles at Stopher Elementary. The 3 teachers led 120 Stopher students to
compete in the Noetic Learning Math Contest on Thurs., Apr. 12. Among the 120 students, more than half of them placed within the
top 50 percent in the nation. The Noetic Learning Math Contest is an elementary math problem-solving contest held twice a year.
More than 12,600 students participated in the spring contest. Seven Stopher students were honored with the National Honor Roll for
scoring among the top 10 percent in the nation. An additional 52 Stopher students were honored with a National Honorable Mention
for scoring among the top 50 percent of students in the nation. The contest stimulates students' interest in math and inspires them to
excel.
Kudos to staff members at St. Matthews Elementary who coordinated a special pep rally on Tues., May 1, to get students excited for
the Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress (K-PREP) testing. Students in P4 (grade three) and grades four and five
were surprised to see University of Louisville (UofL) basketball players Peyton Siva and Russ Smith, who encouraged students to
focus on goals, be hard workers, and persevere. Principal Shannon LaChappelle and counselor Heather Beard recognized the
fourth- and fifth-grade students who scored a Proficient- or Distinguished-level on the previous year's tests.
Kudos to Jennifer Owen, library media specialist at Stopher Elementary. Owen and Stopher Principal Brigitte Owens coordinated
the purchase of 25 color Nooks to enhance their school's library offerings with e-readers and e-books. Each Nook is loaded with nine
books on a variety of reading levels and genres to appeal to a diverse group of readers. So far, students have explored the Nooks in the
media center, and next year the students will be able to checkout the Nooks. "Feedback from students has been very positive," Owens
says. "Our mission is to create lifelong readers; however, doing so in the twenty-first century looks a little different than it has in the
past. While we don't see the Nooks replacing print books, they are a step toward literacy of the future." Owen previously participated
in a Library Media Services pilot project in which the school had a NOOK. The pilot project allowed Stopher to determine which
features were most useful to students and decide which devices to purchase. The 25 devices were purchased in part through funds
raised during book fairs in the media center. Library Media Services helped facilitate the purchasing and processing of the Nooks.
Adoptapetthissummer
Educators can participate in a summer pet adoption special from Metro Animal Services. Each day, Metro Animal Services accepts
more than 60 dogs and cats, which are in need of new homes. With a JCPS identification card, cats may be adopted for $9 and dogs
may be adopted for $75 from the Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road. To print a flier, click here.
School'sOutScienceCamps
The Louisville Science Center will offer its annual School's Out Science Camps from Mon., June 4, through Fri., Aug. 17, for
students in prekindergarten through grade eight. More than 30 camp themes will be offered throughout the summer, including Potter's
Potions, LEGO Mindstorm Robotics, Excavation Exploration Camp, and a new camp, Zombie Survival Guide. Five half-day camps
are offered for students in prekindergarten and P1 (kindergarten). The full-day schedule of School's Out Science Camp includes four
hours of workshops, two extracurricular activities, and time in the center's exhibits, with drop-off between 8 and 9 a.m. and activities
until 4 p.m. Half-day camps cost $90 a week for members and $105 a week for nonmembers. Full-day camps cost $175 a week for
members and $200 a week for nonmembers. Camps for students in grades six through eight cost $275 a week for members and $300 a
week for nonmembers.
FamiliesneededforPrimeTime
The Kentucky Humanities Council is looking for families to participate in the Prime Time Family Reading Time at the Southwest
Regional Library. The six-week free program will begin this fall and will involve storytelling, reading, and discussions for
parents/guardians and students ages 6 to 10. The program improves reading skills and helps families learn to talk about books in ways
that will assist students. Transportation is available, and a healthy meal will be provided. Families must preregister by calling the
Southwest Regional Library at 933-0029. The programs will be held at 6 p.m. each Thursday from Thurs., Aug. 23, through Thurs.,
Sept. 28.
Childprosofferbabysittingclasses
Baptist Hospital East will offer three babysitting classes for ages 12 and older during June and July. The classes will be offered from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon., June 11; Mon., July 9; and Mon., July 30. Chris Summerfield, a Registered Nurse (RN) and women's health
community educator, will teach students about childcare basics of diapering, bathing, and feeding as well as basic first aid. Stacy
Mattingly, director of the hospital's Center for Child Development, will instruct students about how to interact with children and the
characteristics of each age group. The class costs $20 a person and includes lunch, supplies, and materials. Class size is limited, and
advance registration is required. To register, call 897-8131.
KMACoffersKidArtCamp
Students in P1 through middle school are invited to participate in a variety of art camps during the summer with the Kentucky
Museum of Art and Craft (KMAC). KidArt Camp is a series of workshops for elementary-aged students. Each morning and afternoon
workshop is carefully designed to create a fun and educational art experience. Morning sessions will introduce kids to a variety of
media with a different project each day. Afternoon sessions will offer more in-depth learning on a focused subject. Students may
attend one or both sessions each week. Students who stay all day will need to bring a sack lunch to eat during a break. The KidArt
Camps are $85 for KMAC members or $100 for nonmembers for each half-day session. To view a list of classes, click here.
CelebrateEarthDayinMay
The Falls of the Ohio State Park will celebrate Earth Day during a special event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat.,
May 12. Admission to the park is free, courtesy of Jamey Aebersold, a jazz musician and longtime supporter of the state park. The
event will feature exhibitors and vendors, free tree seedlings for the first 400 visitors, live animal displays, and children's activities.
For more information, click here.
AuthorWoodsondiscussesrace,violence
Spalding University will host young adult author Jacqueline Woodson, who will discuss race and violence as the headlining author at
Spalding's Festival of Contemporary Writing. Woodson will give a public presentation about her newest book, Hush, at 6:15 p.m. on
Thurs., May 24, in Spalding's University Center Auditorium, 824 South Fourth Street. The event with Woodson is free, ticketless,
and open to the public. Woodson is the inaugural Diana M. Raab Distinguished Writer in Residence for Spalding University's briefresidency master of fine arts in writing program.
LifeFundamentalsSummit
Scholarships are available for teachers of grades five through twelve to attend the 2012 Life Fundamentals Summit, which will be held
on Thurs., June 14, and Fri, June 15, at Holiday Inn Hurstbourne. Teaching Dollars and Sense will be this year's theme. Sessions
will help prepare instructors to teach courses about consumerism, economics, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. The total
registration fee is $60, and the registration deadline is Thurs., May 31. Class Act Federal Credit Union offers scholarships to
Jefferson County teachers. To register or for more information, click here.
Above, Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School Principal
Susan French dances with students at the school's Fri., May 18,
ceremony in which the Black Box Theater was named for the late
Owsley Brown II, the former Brown-Forman CEO and arts
philanthropist who died in September. Brown's relatives attended
and viewed student drama, vocal, and dance performances.
Students read a tribute to Brown. The 3,000 square-foot Black Box
Theater is part of an $8 million expansion of the school's
performing arts wing, which includes a piano lab, dance studios,
and practice rooms.