Certified personnel may join sick bank August, September, October (Monty Howell, Certified Sick Bank Administrator) Certified employees may join the certified employee sick bank during the months of August, September, and October. Enrollment forms are available on-line (BO-135) or from our office at 594-4436.
To become a member of the sick bank a certified employee must donate 3 days to the bank. If a member of the sick bank suffers a qualifying illness or injury, that member may apply for use of days from the bank. A maximum of sixty days may be used in one school year.
For more information, please contact Barbara Bell or Monty Howell at 594-4436.
Rebecca W. Owens, Employee Benefits Supervisor & Compliance Coordinator for ADA, Title VI, Title IX and OCR
Classified employees can join the sick bank during the months of August, September and October. In order to enroll an employee must donate three (3) days to the bank. If an employee has an injury or illness that meets the guidelines, he/she may apply for days from the bank. Enrollment forms are available from the Employee Benefits’ office. The number is 594-1686. The forms are also available on the website. Forms can be faxed to 594-3737.
Calling All Teachers: U.S. Cellular’s Calling All Teachers program returns this fall
U.S. Cellular’s Calling All Teachers program returns this fall to help public school teachers erase $1 million in classroom needs.
1. Tell every public school teacher you know to register at DonorsChoice.org 2. Tell them to return to the site during Calling All Teachers in August to submit a classroom project.
3. We’re funding $1 million in classroom projects in late September and October.
Public School Teachers
Here’s your assignment:
Register at DonorsChoice.org
Sign up to be designated a "U.S. Cellular Teacher"
Check back in August for more details about submitting your project for funding
Here’s how you sign up as a U.S. Cellular Teacher:
1. Sign into your teacher account at DonorChoose.org/teacheror create one if you’re a first-timer.
2. On your main account page, click "update affiliations" (or if you’re creating a new account, you’ll have the option to choose your Teacher Affiliations during the process).
3. Scroll down and check the box marked "U.S. Cellular Teacher," then click "Next" and follow the steps to return to your teacher account (or if you’re creating a new account, you’ll move forward in the registration process). 4. Now you are classified as a "U.S. Cellular Teacher" and your projects can be considered for funding in the fall.
Get Ready to Power It Down for the Environment and the Wounded Warriors Project
Knox Green Team promotes national effort to create responsible energy consumption
Would you like something really easy you can do to support both our environment and our veterans? Well here it is. The Knox Green Team is asking you to participate in Power It Down Day on August 27th. Register to participate at www.poweritdown.org. Then when you leave work on Friday the 27th, turn off your computer, your monitor, your printer and any other peripherals you have.
That’s it. The day before the event, everyone who has registered will receive a reminder e-mail from the Power It Down website. The organizers of Power It Down will make a donation to the Wounded Warriors Project.
This is the third annual event put on by information technology industry leaders. Last year, 5,600 people signed up and Power It Down sponsors donated $45,000 to the Wounded Warriors Project. This year’s sponsors are Citrix, Intel, HP and GTSI.
This concept is a perfect fit for the Knox Green Team’s Take 10 energy efficiency pledge component that asks team members to “Switch Off.” Power It Down Day, like the Green Team, is designed to challenge individuals to create a daily habit of responsible energy consumption. It is estimated that one computer, monitor and printer use about 13 kilowatts overnight. Last year’s Power It Down estimated the savings from their participants was 73,000 kilowatts, or enough energy to power the homes of 77 U.S. families for an entire month.
While Power It Down Day is specifically targeting government agencies and their supporting industries, the Knox Green Team is urging everyone to participate in this environmentally important day. So join the Knox Green Team for Power It Down Day and register at www.poweritdown.org.
The Knox Green Team works to educate and support citizens to make personal environmentally sustainable lifestyle changes that will positively affect our shared environment. You can become a member of the Knox Green Team and pledge to Take 10 for the Environment at www.knoxgreenteam.org.
This hands-on session will give first grade teachers an opportunity to engage in nutrition education lessons that are integrated into core curricular subjects to reinforce classroom skills. Every 2 teachers attending from any one school will receive a resource kit with books and all materials needed to implement theses lessons in their classrooms. Door prizes!
9/09/2010
SSPDC Rm 106
4:00 – 5:30
1 ½ hr. unscheduled in-service credit
SRN 2010850214
Second Grade Nutrition Education
Don't miss this opportunity to receive unscheduled in-service credit, have fun, meet the nutrition education mandate of our Wellness Policy, and get resources for your classroom! This hands-on session will engage teachers in integrated nutrition education lessons that reinforce curricular skills. Every two teachers attending from the same school will receive a nutrition education kit with all resources needed to teach the lessons (1 kit for every 2 teachers). There will be door prizes
9/16/2010
SSSPDC Rm 106
4:00 – 5:30
1 ½ hr. unscheduled in-service credit
SRN 2010851811
What’s New? The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The report is hot off the press - the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans! Participants will learn of recommendations of the Guidelines Advisory Committee and of the special focus of these Guidelines that are revised every 5 years. Teacher-led activities will provide information on how these guidelines can be used to inform students in the classroom, as well as how they can put staff on the road to better health.
10/21/10
SSPDC Rm 106
4:00 – 5:00
1 hr. unscheduled in-service credit
SRN 2010851901
The Child with Diabetes: Classroom Success
Be Prepared! Don’t miss this session in dealing with children with diabetes. Teachers will receive information on types of diabetes, its societal impact and ways it impacts the classroom. Attendees will take part in a facilitated discussion which will provide information on successful classroom strategies to assist these children with classroom emergencies and better blood sugar control in the classroom.
The Zoomobile engages students by bringing live animals into schools to help them learn and retain concepts such as habitats, adaptations, classification, predator/prey relationships and much more. Up-close encounters with wildlife and biofacts (skins, bones, etc.) help schools meet curriculum requirements in a memorable way. All of the programs offered meet TN state standards, T-cap and Gateway objectives across the curriculum. Programs for single classrooms, team programs (2 classes together) and assemblies for entire grades or schools are available.
All programs include a visit from at least three live animals. A wide variety of grade-appropriate topics for preschool through high school are available to support your curriculum. Classroom programs are interactive and up-close. Team programs can cover most of the same topics as the classroom programs with more students, but are less interactive. Assembly programs are a great introduction or wrap-up to an animal unit for a whole grade. For prices, scheduling and more information visit www.knoxville-zoo.org/zoomobile.html, e-mail zoomobile@knoxville-zoo.org or call 637-5331 ext. 371.
"Buy One Get One Free" discount from Rita’s Italian Ice
As a token of their appreciation for the hard work and care shown by school system staff toward the children of Knox County, Rita's Italian Ice located at 26 Market Square, Downtown Knoxville, would like to offer a "Buy One Get One Free" discount on any of their items. The offer is valid on any kids, regular, or large item now through September 3. Not valid with any other offer. Please print out this e-mail and present it upon ordering.
Congratulations on finishing the first week with students!
All Certified Educators – 2010-2011 Extended Learning Program Meetings (Dr. Rodney Russell, Supervisor of Staff Development and Extended Learning Program)
Those who are interested in working in the ELP during the 2010-2011 school year must attend one of the four meetings to be held at the Sarah Simpson Professional Development Center in the Great Room. The dates for the meetings will be August 30, September 2, 8, and 9. The meeting will start and end on time and you are expected to be present for all of it.
IMPORTANT:Due to the high number of participants, you must register on Teacher U to attend one of the meetings. Registration is required. Seating is limited to each session so early registration is strongly recommended to ensure that you will secure a spot on the day of your choice.
There will be a meeting held in January for those who wish to work summer activities only; however, you may register for and attend one of the August/September meetings instead. Please call 579-8018 ext. 1054 if you have any questions.
TTU offering free classes for graduate credit TTU offering free one hour classes Tennessee Tech University is offering free one hour classes for graduate credit. This fall TTU is offering onsite and online classes to teachers and school employees across the state. Onsite Technology Classes, with relevant topics for teachers and Onsite Classroom Spanish for Teachers, to aid in communicating with parents and students. Online topics include: Mentoring Pre-service and Novice Teachers, Creating Online Curriculum, Professional Readings for Educators, Praxis II Preparation and Personal Wellness for Practitioners, and Using Technology To Improve Instruction. The first class you choose is free, additional classes will be billed at the graduate rate of $408 per credit hour. Email Patty Benton, TTU Site Coordinator at pbenton@tntech.edu for a flyer with more information and registration form. Classes will begin on/after August 30th but you must get registered soon.
The Athletic Department has the following important message Admission to regular season athletic events will be by school or system ID badge (Marion Quinn, Supervisor of Athletics)
Admission to all regular season athletic events (games, matches, meets, etc.) by Knox Co. School employees will be with your school or system ID badge. Each school is encouraged to provide staff with a faculty I.D. badge. Athletic Passes will no longer be issued to Knox Co. School employees.
All of the Kids on the Block from Child and Family Tennessee want to invite you to jump into the new school year with us! We are excited to announce the addition of new shows for this year that will get your kids moving! Our shows are still free to teachers and guidance counselors (and P.E. teachers!) seeking to compliment their curriculum. Our programs are a fun and entertaining way to meet state standards and to reinforce concepts from the classroom.
Programs Available for Fall 2010:
Kindergarten………….Personal Safety or Fitness is Fun
1st Grade………………Feelings or Bullies
2nd Grade……………...Conflict Resolution or Child Abuse
3rd Grade……………...Divorce or Bullies
4th Grade………………Tobacco Prevention or Balance for Life
5th Grade……………...Drug Prevention or Prejudice/Stereotypes
The Kids on the Block program of Child & Family Tennessee would like to come to your school and perform! Call us today to schedule a FREE educational puppet show for your students or you can SCHEDULE ONLINE at:
www.child-family.org/kotb
If you would like to schedule a Kids on the Block performance for your learners by phone, please contact Katie at 521-5605 ext. 248 or 254-2247. You may also e-mail Kids on the Block of Child & Family Tennessee at the following address: kotb@child-family.org
Living Civil War History Lesson: "Battle of Fort Sanders" STUDENT DAY
(Attention: 5th grade teachers)
On Friday, October 8, 2010 the "Battle of Fort Sanders" SCHOOL DAY will take place with a choice of ten educational learning stations to inform students about both perspectives of the war and about period culture and family life. The activities begin at 10:00 a.m. and end about 1:00 p.m. The nationally recognized reenactor Dennis Boggs will recreate Abraham Lincoln and deliver the Gettysburg Address, as was delivered later in the day at Gettysburg (on same day as the death of General Sanders). SCHOOL DAY is held at a northeast Knox County site that is easily accessed by school bus. A picnic lunch can be enjoyed in a tree-shaded area on the grounds before you leave.
Specific directions and information are available at www.battleoffortsanders.com. You may also want to visit meetmrlincoln.com.
To reserve space for your group or to answer any questions, please contact Sue Clapp at countrysuekc@yahoo.com or 687-2978. You also will want to check with your building level administrator about receiving in-service credit for attending this activity.
Last call for TTU's MA or EdS Reading Specialist Degree Patty Benton, Tennessee Tech University
Are you interested in being a Reading Coach or strengthening the reading skills of the students in your classroom? This is the last call for anyone interested in enrolling in the Tennessee Tech University MA or EdS for a Reading Specialist degree BEGINNING THIS FALL. Classes begin in AUGUST, ONLINE. Please contact me immediately if you are interested in pursuing this opportunity. Patty Benton at pbenton@tntech.edu or call 865 694-6474. Future classes will be a combination of onsite at Sarah Simpson Center and online.
Autism Inservice Sessions
The following Autism In-Service and Staff Development sessions will be offered throughout the school year. Please register on TeacherU.
Making Sense of Autism-September 7th. & January 11
This session will provide a basic overview of autism. Information regarding the characteristics of students with autism and how autism affects learning will be included.
What is Structured Teaching?-September 8th. & January 12
This session will discuss the features of structured teaching that have proven useful in teaching students with autism in a variety of educational environments. Physical Organization, Visual Schedules, Visual Strategies and Independent Work Systems will all be discussed.
Fading Prompts to Increase Independence-September 14th. & January 18
This session will provide an introduction to Prompting and Prompt Fading; two effective teaching techniques that can and should be used in teaching students with autism and other disabilities.
Teaching Social Skills to Elementary Aged Students; It’s Not As Hard As You Think!-September 15th. & February 8
This session will provide useful ideas for teaching critical social skills to elementary aged students with autism.
Social Skills and the Secondary Aged Student; Deciding What to Teach-October 5th. & February 9
This session will provide suggestions for how to identify what social skills which are critical for each individual student.
Preschool Panel: Questions and Answers-October 6th. & February 10
The panel will consist of both special education and general education teachers who have taught students with autism. The session will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions and share with other educators their experiences.
Elementary Panel; Questions and Answers-November 9th. & March 8
The panel will consist of both special education and general education teachers who have taught students with autism. The session will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions and share with other educators their experiences.
Secondary Panel: Questions and Answers-November 10th. & March 9
The panel will consist of both special education and general education teachers who have taught students with autism. The session will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions and share with other educators their experiences.
Parkwest Comprehensive Breast Center host Girls Nigh Out Mammogram Party Jennifer Faddis, Marketing/PR Coordinator, Parkwest Medical Center
Mammograms are a girl’s breast friend. They save lives, but some women risk their health because “mammograms are not fun” or their “schedules are too busy.” Not anymore.
A special Girls Night Out Mammogram Party will be held at the Parkwest Comprehensive Breast Center on Tuesday, August 24.
“You are invited to attend with your best friend, your mom, your daughter, or someone else whose health you care about,” said Radiologist Amanda Squires. “Keeping you in good health is important to us, so we hope those who are in need of their annual mammogram will join us.”
To best accommodate guests, appointments are requested and can be made by calling (865) 373-7010. Drop by from 5 to 7 p.m. for complimentary wine and dessert—and a massage!
Although there are an estimated 2.3 million breast cancer survivors among us in the United States, breast cancer continues to plague nearly 40,000 women each year. Early stage detection is essential for survival and the Parkwest Comprehensive Breast Center offers a wide variety of services to provide a complete assessment of your breast health that allows you to do just that.
For more information about the Breast Center at Parkwest, call (865) 373-7010 or visit www.TreateWell.com. It is located at 9349 Park West Boulevard, Suite 205 in the Westside Medical Arts Building. Parking is convenient and free.
CONGRATULATIONS to Criminal Justice students, teachers
Kitty Hatcher, Supervisor-Career and Technical Education
Congratulations to the following Career and Technical Education students and teacher who participated in the Criminal Justice National Competition held in Kansas City, Missouri June 20 -25, 2010: Please join me, therefore, in recognizing these schools that recently competed and received honors during their national competition:
CONGRATULATIONS Health Science Education students, teachers
(Kitty Hatcher, Supervisor-Career and Technical Education
Congratulations to the Health Science Education students and teachers who participated in the HOSA National Competition held in Orlando, Florida June 22-27, 2010. Please join me, therefore, in recognizing these schools that recently competed and received honors during their national competition:
Tin Soldier Productions, TCFA, and Ballet Gloria’ Announce Their 2010-2011 Performing Arts Season
“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!”
An East Tennessee, holiday tradition returns to the mainstage after a year’s hiatus!
Come RE-join the Herdmen’s, the worst kids in the world, as they infiltrate the annual, town Christmas pageant where they wreak havoc, destroy tradition, and, ultimately, learn the true meaning of Christmas. The book by the same name has been well-loved by teachers and students for years!
APPROX. LENGTH: 1 hour, 20 minutes
SHOWTIMES: 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM
AVAILABLE SHOW DATES:
November 19 (Fri.), 22 (Mon.), 23 (Tues.), 29 (Mon.), & 30 (Tues.)
December 1 (Wed.- 9:30 AM ONLY), 2 (Thurs.), & 3 (Fri.)
TICKET PRICE: $5 per student, one FREE chaperone per every ten students
LOCATION: Clayton Performing Arts Center on the Pellissippi State College Campus at Hardin Valley Road
“DAVY CROCKETT: A NIGHT AT THE ALAMO”
ON TOUR to elementary, middle, and high schools Fall 2010!
Remember the Alamo? Well Davy Crockett sure does! This musical comedy fictionalizes what it might have been like on the last night of the Battle of the Alamo...with Davy Crockett in charge of the tall tales of Tennessee! Written by Tommy Oaks and John Thomas Oaks
APPROX. LENGTH: 45 minutes
SHOWTIMES: 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
AVAILABLE SHOW DATES:
September 28, 29, & 30
October 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, & 22
TICKET PRICE: This production is available for the flat rate of $900, no max., no min.
LOCATION: Designed for presentation on large stages or gymnasiums
To schedule your group or performance, or if you have more questions, please contact:
Jeff Delaney/Tin Soldier Productions
865-556-4727
tinsoldier8@comcast.net
Space fills up fast so book your school TODAY!
Both productions are a part of the Tennessee Student Ticket Subsidy Program. Please inquire with us to receive an application.
Living in the New Normal
August 31 and September 1, 8:30 to 3:30, Simpson Center
Jennifer Brown, Professional Development Center Two-day institute for school counselors, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and interested personnel to provide educators the tools they need to mitigate risks and amplify positive responses to a challenging military family environment.
Behavior Management Inservice Offerings
The following Positive Behavior Management In-Services and Staff Development sessions will be offered throughout the school year.
It’s All About The Reinforcement!-September 21 & January 11
Focus – Elementary
Reinforcement is a powerful behavioral principle that often guides our behavior. This session will provide a basic overview of the definition of reinforcement and how to develop systematic reinforcement systems which will increase positive behaviors.
It’s All About The Reinforcement!-September 28th & January 12
Focus – Secondary
Reinforcement is a powerful behavioral principle that often guides our behavior. This session will provide a basic overview of the definition of reinforcement and how to develop systematic reinforcement systems which will increase positive behaviors.
Using Effective Proactive Strategies (and Maybe Avoid the Dreaded FBA/BIP)-October 19th and January 13
Focus – Elementary
This session will provide practical suggestions for implementing positive and proactive strategies to avoid difficult behaviors.
Using Effective Proactive Strategies (and Maybe Avoid the Dreaded FBA/BIP)-October 20th & February 2
Focus – Secondary
This session will provide practical suggestions for implementing positive and proactive strategies to avoid difficult behaviors.
What is Applied Behavior Analysis and How Does It Impact Behavior?-November 2nd. & February 16
Based upon the principles of learning theory, ABA is a process used to identify and then determine the effectiveness of behavior interventions. This session will provide a basic overview of Applied Behavior Analysis and how to use the process to identify the function of behavior and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
The Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan; More Than A Form!-November 3rd. & February 22
Functional behavioral assessment is a problem-solving process for addressing behavior problems. It relies on a variety of techniques and strategies to identify the purposes of a specific behavior and to help IEP teams select interventions to directly address the problem behavior. This session will provide an overview of how to use the process to support positive changes in student behavior.
Film Historian Jeff Gordon to Discuss Crafting Biographies at Guild Meeting
Jeff Gordon, Publicity Coordinator, The Knoxville Writers’ Guild
Author and film historian Jeff Gordon will be discussing his new biography, Foxy Lady, which chronicles the life and death of movie star Lynn Bari at the Thursday, September 2 meeting of the Knoxville Writers’ Guild. Gordon will address the processes and difficulties of writing and constructing authorized biographies, as well as detail his fascinating correspondences with the late Bari and others.
The meeting, which will be open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Laurel Theater, at the corner of Laurel Avenue and 16th Street (in Fort Sanders). A $1 donation is requested at the door. The building is handicapped accessible.
Foxy Lady is Gordon’s first book. His passion for cinema and film history, along with his interest in writing, spurred him to embark on his most intensive project so far. Beginning in 1989, Gordon assumed the daunting task of crafting the authorized biography of golden-age actress Lynn Bari. Along the way, Gordon had extensive conversations with Bari and numerous interviews with dozens of Bari’s family members, friends and professional associates. Gordon’s correspondence and friendship with Bari began in 1986, and by June 1989, he began piecing together the story of Bari’s life and career in the hopes of writing a biography. Bari’s death later that same year convinced Gordon to add a new dimension to the biography by including the perspectives of those close to Bari. Gordon calls Foxy Lady “an endeavor of vast dimension, and profound meaningfulness” and “the most special project of (his) life.”
Gordon describes his first cinema experiences as those of a ten-year-old boy visiting various revival houses in New York City, the city in which he grew up. “In these musty old theaters I delighted in W.C. Fields, the Marx Brothers and Busby Berkeley’s chorines. I also cried my little eyes out watching David Copperfield and sat breathless at screenings of Hitchcock’s movies.”
He graduated from New York University in the 1970s, where he earned degrees in Film Production and Cinema Studies. He credits his mentor, William K. Everson, the dean of film historians, as one of his primary motivators in his film-writing career. Following his student career at NYU, Gordon spent time as a film critic for two community weeklies in New York City and managing Jagarts, a retail business and rental archive concerned with American film history through graphic art, photography and publicity. He also presided at the helm of a cinema society in New York City for seven years and since 2004 has been running a film group in Knoxville, TN, where he currently resides.
Gordon’s work has also appeared in Classic Images, Films of the Golden Age, Focus on the Film and various other entertainment-oriented publications. His talent and dedication as both a writer and film historian have not gone unnoticed. Book critic Laura Wagner of Classic Images believes Gordon was the right author for the arduous task of authoring Foxy Lady. “In Jeff’s hands, I know that, finally, Lynn Bari will get her due and we will learn the circumstances of her stalled career. I know of the hard work and love that Jeff has put into this.”
For his September Writers’ Guild appearance, Jeff Gordon will chronicle his inspiring and fascinating journey over the span of two decades in authoring Foxy Lady, while also providing insights about the process of writing and gathering material for an authorized biography.
How to submit an article to the Administsrative Bulletin
The Administrative Bulletin is a weekly publication providing all employees news and information pertaining to items of interest related to school functions. You may submit announcements by fax (594-1907 or 594-1434), by school mail to Room M-100, AJ Building, or by email to: claiborna1@k12tn.net. Please submit announcements in Microsoft Word format, using Book Antigua or Times New Roman font, size 9 point. DEADLINE: 3:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the following Monday issue date. If you have any questions, please call me at 594-1905. Thank you for your cooperation.
REQUIRED FORMAT: MicroSoft Word document
DEADLINE:
3:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the following Monday's issue date.
PICTURES:
Pictures may be submitted with your article for consideration but,may or may not be published. Picture format MUST be jpg and must be a small file size If you have any questions about your document, please call Anita Claiborne at 594-1905. Getting the Bulletin Knox County Schools E-mails the Administrative Bulletin to all employees on the date of edition. It is also available on the KCS website as a pdf file. Downloading the Bulletin The Administrative Bulletin can be downloaded for printing if desired. Individual pages can be printed for convenience. (Download site)
The Zoomobile engages students by bringing live animals into schools to help them learn and retain concepts such as habitats, adaptations, classification, predator/prey relationships and much more. Up-close encounters with wildlife and biofacts (skins, bones, etc.) help schools meet curriculum requirements in a memorable way. All of the programs offered meet TN state standards, T-cap and Gateway objectives across the curriculum. Programs for single classrooms, team programs (2 classes together) and assemblies for entire grades or schools are available.
All of the Kids on the Block from Child and Family Tennessee want to invite you to jump into the new school year with us! We are excited to announce the addition of new shows for this year that will get your kids moving! Our shows are still free to teachers and guidance counselors (and P.E. teachers!) seeking to compliment their curriculum. Our programs are a fun and entertaining way to meet state standards and to reinforce concepts from the classroom. 
On Friday, October 8, 2010 the "Battle of Fort Sanders" SCHOOL DAY will take place with a choice of ten educational learning stations to inform students about both perspectives of the war and about period culture and family life. The activities begin at 10:00 a.m. and end about 1:00 p.m. The nationally recognized reenactor Dennis Boggs will recreate Abraham Lincoln and deliver the Gettysburg Address, as was delivered later in the day at Gettysburg (on same day as the death of General Sanders). SCHOOL DAY is held at a northeast Knox County site that is easily accessed by school bus. A picnic lunch can be enjoyed in a tree-shaded area on the grounds before you leave.
Mammograms are a girl’s breast friend. They save lives, but some women risk their health because “mammograms are not fun” or their “schedules are too busy.” Not anymore. 