Daviess County Public Schools staff newsletter Jan. 25-29, 2016

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In This IssueBuilding a Strong Foundation

Governor’s Cup Scoring

Important Info for Tax Filing

Healthy Lifestyle Tip

Great Expectations Nominations

United Way Rewards

DCHS focuses on LDC

DCPS in the Spotlight

Lessons from the Classroom

Distinguished Teaching Award

Key Dates for February

Credit Union Corner

DC-KEA Update

The Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools is pleased to announce the second year of financing of a four-year partnership as they accept a $7,500 investment from US Bank. Pictured aboveon Jan. 8 are members of the Foundation’s board of directors, DCPS administrators and staff, with US Bank representatives andScholar Mentors Kathryn Raymer and Fred May, who assist in ourclassrooms each month. Special thanks to Scholar Mentor teachersTracy Gutsche and Kelly Spaw!

The Foundation for Daviess County Public

Schools was honored to accept investments

from two of our Scholar Mentor partners who

support our mission of offering educational

enhancements, including mentoring,

additional college exploration and resume

building and college visits to students who

will be the first in their families to graduate

from college. Those presentations and

additional information are featured at right.

How can YOU help build on this strong

foundation of student support? Consider

taking part in “It All Adds Up” – an

opportunity for our staff to make a one-time

gift or to sign up for payroll deductions to

support the Foundation for DCPS.

“It All Adds Up” is a simple concept that

allows DCPS employees to deduct as little as

$1 per pay period. These donations are placed

in the Foundation’s discretionary fund.

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The Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools is pleased to announce the third year of financing of a four-year partnership withthe Old National Bank Foundation and local ONB employees. The Foundation board of directors, DCPS administrators and staff and the Scholars Class of 2018 gladly accepted this $5,000 investment from the Old National Bank Foundation on Jan. 8. ONB representatives and Scholar Mentors Wade Jenkins, ShellyGlenn and Sam Taylor, who also serve as student mentors in theclassroom, are pictured here. We extend a special thanks to ScholarMentor teachers Jessica Grimsley and Misty Dilback!

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Those funds are then allocated to teachers and staff who

have demonstrated an interest in providing educational

enhancements for students. To be considered for a grant of

these funds, send an email to executive director Vicki

Quisenberry with a short summary of how requested funds

will be spent.

In the past two school years, funds have been used for:

n Apollo High School help with college tuition for low-income students

n Apollo High School Project Graduation

n Beacon Central High School no-cost-to-students Prom

n Burns Middle School Future Problem Solvers

n College View Middle School science supplies

n Daviess County High School after prom party

n Daviess County High School 100-year celebration

n Heritage Park High School attendance incentives

n Tamarack Elementary School teaching easels for second grade

n Central Office (Jana Bryant) Celebrating EffectiveTeachers and Teaching Conference sponsor

While the Foundation wishes we could provide a greater

level of funding for a greater number of projects, we are

limited by the amount of funding YOU contribute. The

Foundation Board has agreed to raise matching funds

through fundraisers and corporate donations to MATCH

employee donations.

Click HERE to view Supt. Owens Saylor’s video about

“It All Adds Up.”

Click HERE to view Robert Gardner’s video concerning

“It All Adds Up.”

Thank you for your consideration of joining “It All

Adds Up” so we can all make a difference in DCPS

classrooms!!!

Focus Award Nominations

due Feb. 19The Foundation for

Daviess County Public

Schools is pleased to

announce acceptance of

nominations for the

organization’s Focus Awards 2016.

During spring 2016, the Foundation Board of Directors

will select one $1000 Focus Award grant recipient in each

of the following areas: Health, Literacy, Technology and

Great Expectations

Focus Awards reward teachers and staff who excel in

providing innovative, creative programming to students.

Click HERE to view video of Jennifer Richardson and

Quinton Owens discussing Focus Awards they have

received and how they have benefitted their classrooms.

Everyone is invited to submit nominations via the

Foundation web site (www.foundationfordcps.org —

Focus Awards) or by emailing information to the

Foundation’s executive director Vicki Quisenberry at

vickiq@foundationfordcps.org

Nomination information must include:

n Name of your nominee

n Focus area in which you are nominating this person: health, literacy, technology or Great Expectations

n School where your nominee teaches or works

n Nominator name and your contact information

n Short narrative concerning why the person deserves toreceive the $1,000 award

DCPS teachers and staff may apply for a Focus

Award without a nomination.

Nominations/applications must be received on or before

Friday, Feb. 19, to be considered for Focus Award grants.

Focus Awards are funded by donations from individuals

and businesses who wish to build a stronger community

through enhancing education. Investments may be made

through Payroll Deduction or through the Foundation’s

secure on-line giving site:

https://foundationfordcps.weshareonline.org

Those with questions about the Foundation for DCPS and

Foundation programs may contact Vicki Quisenberry at

(270) 231-5583 or vickiq@foundationfordcps.org

Governor’s Cup ScoringEven on a snow day (Jan. 21), DCPS and

sister district staff members were hard at

work scoring Future Problem Solving and

Written Composition entries for the

Middle School District Governor’s Cup.

Burns, College View, Daviess County and

Owensboro middle school students

participate in the event.

Shelly Hammons, DCPS federal programs

coordinator, serves as contest manager.

Above: Rick Moman, Future Problem Solver coordinator; and Josh

Sullivan, head academic team coach at OMS, collaborate during a recent

scoring session for the Middle School District Governor’s Cup.

Left: Tammy Townsend, who serves as the Future Problem Solving team

coach at Burns Middle School, scores a student composition in the district

Governor’s Cup.

Below: Melissa Phelps, head coach of the Daviess County Middle School

academic team; and Shelly Hammons, contest manager, were among Gov-

ernor’s Cup judges who spent a “snow day” on Jan. 21 scoring student

compositions.

Important Information

for Tax FilingUpdated 1095C

InformationDCPS had previously sent

out a notice that stated the

1095C form would be

needed along with the W2

form in order to file 2015

individual tax returns.

Recently, the IRS extended the deadline for employers to

report and file the 1095C information required by the

Affordable Care Act. The new deadline to furnish the form

to employees is now March 31, 2016. According to the

IRS memo, employees may file their 2015 individual tax

return without the 1095C and will not have to file an

amended return after receiving the 1095C form.

The 1095C form should be kept with employees’ 2015 tax

information for audit purposes.

Only employees who were not eligible for health

insurance through DCPS or any other employer and who

have coverage through the Marketplace are eligible for the

tax credit.

DCPS is working with our Payroll system provider to send

the 1095C forms as soon as possible.

Weekly health and fitness tips brought to you by theDCPS Food Services Department. We care about you!

Nominations are now being accepted for our fourth

annual Great Expectations Awards! The nomination

deadline for school-level Teacher of the Year honors is

March 1. Deadline to submit nominations for

Customer Service and Office Support Awards is May 1.

Each school will select a Teacher of the Year by April 1.

That individual will continue as a finalist for the

district’s Great Expectations Teaching Excellence Award

winners at the elementary, middle and high school

levels, to be announced at Opening Day in August.

To nominate an outstanding educator for Teacher of the

Year, visit www.dcps.org or any of our school websites;

or click HERE to go directly to nomination information.

The Teacher of the Year nomination consists of four

brief essays on the following topics (limit 200 words):

1) What are the unique teaching qualities that make this

teacher worthy of being named Teacher of the Year?

2) How does this teacher cause learning to happen for

his/her students?

3) How does this teacher model and support

Great Expectations for all students?

4) What else would you like the selection committee to

know about your nominee?

To nominate an outstanding member of our support

services team, click HERE for nomination form.

The DCPS Customer Service and Office Professional

nomination consists of responses to three questions:

1) What are the unique qualities that make this

individual worthy of being recognized for outstanding

Customer Service or as an outstanding Office

Professional at your DCPS school or site?

2) How does this individual model and support

“Great Expectations”?

3) What else would you like the selection committee to

know about your nominee?

We invite everyone to take time to nominate

deserving colleagues for these awards!

United Way participation rewards

As part of our district United Way campaign, Superintendent Owens Saylor, Assistant Superintendents Julie Clark and

Matt Robbins and Superintendent Intern Dr. Diane Hatchett committed to providing a half day of service to schools/

buildings that met contribution goals. Owens Saylor reported for duty at Sorgho Elementary School on Monday,

Jan. 25, rewarding their staff for collecting the largest amount of money ($3,836.80) and for having the greatest

percentage increase in donations collected or pledged from the previous year – an increase of 32.92 percent!

SES Principal Laura Cecil said, “Mr. Saylor worked hard at Sorgho! He worked in the cafeteria serving up chicken

nuggets and crispitos with our cafe crew, even sporting the ‘chicken cap’ our crew wears to add fun to the cafeteria on

days we serve chicken. He then worked in Ms. Catie Warren’s P3 classrooms, helping students in math work places,

making sure they followed all the directions in playing math games and talking about strategies to solve problems.”

Owens said his experience at Sorgho was a highlight of his year! In addition to the opportunity to express appreciation

to the SES staff for their support of the United Way, Owens said, “I loved working with the students. It’s obvious that

Ms. Warren is doing wonderful job as her students were clearly up to the challenges she posed in the various math

activities. It is so rewarding to know quality teaching and learning are taking place in our classrooms. I also appreciate

the way our food service team makes meal time such an enjoyable experience. The kids loved the ‘chicken cap’!”

DCHS focuses on LDCDCHS teachers were engaged in a professional learning program on

Jan. 19, participating in activities designed by Wayne Stevens, an

effectiveness coach at the Kentucky Department of Education, to help

them understand the value of Literacy Design Collaboratives,

particularly the scaffolding the module provides and the

importance of working collaboratively.

Daviess County High School faculty members Karen Alward, Jennifer

Larson and Bill Gutsche are pictured at right reading the Hechinger

Report, summarizing how the first state to adopt Common Core

standards has made them work.

Information and photograph provided by Jennifer Higdon, DCHS staffdeveloper. Schools are invited to share news and pictures of their professional development and other events with the Grapevine.

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Click links in summaries below to read full

articles spotlighting the DCPS district and other

items relating to local education.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All articles are posted with

permission from news organizations with credit given to

media outlets, reporters and photographers. If articles are

shared or forwarded to others, credit lines MUST be

included. Articles may NOT be posted online, including

Facebook and other social media sites.

Apollo to award Mullins Scholarships

Click HERE for article by Keith Lawrence, published in

the Jan. 1, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about

the Brandon Scott Mullins Scholarship for AHS seniors.

Beyond the Classroom

Click HERE for article by Bobbie Hayse, illustrated with

photographs by Greg Eans, published in the Jan. 17, 2016,

issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about interesting hobbies

and interests of teachers outside the classroom.

Bowen bill would give Senate more pension oversight

Click HERE for article by James Mayse, published in the

Jan. 17, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about

Senate Bill 2 regarding the state pension system.

Schools release CSIPs

Click HERE for article by Keith Lawrence, published in

the Dec. 21, 2015, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about

Comprehensive School Improvement Plans.

Cinderella’s Closet to make dreams come true

Click HERE for article by Keith Lawrence, published in

the Jan. 17, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about

an event designed to benefit high school students.

Schools awarded nutrition grants

Click HERE for article by Keith Lawrence, published in

the Jan. 23, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about

Fuel Up to Play 60 grants awarded to CVMS and DCMS.

Schools host DanceBlue marathons

Click HERE for article by Stephanie Salmons, published

in the Jan. 12, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer,

about schools hosting events to benefit cancer research.

Arts in the A.M.

Click HERE for photograph by Jenny Sevcik, published

in the Dec. 19, 2015 issue of the Messenger-Inquirer,

about the Arts in the A.M. program at Burns Elementary

School, featuring Randy Lanham.

Certified visual arts teachers may return

Click HERE for article by Stephanie Salmons, published

in the Jan. 10, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer,

about a discussion involving visual arts in DCPS schools.

Foundation for DCPS accepting grant nominations

Click HERE for article by Stephanie Salmons, published

in the Jan. 7, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about

2016 Focus Award nominations, now being accepted.

Foundation for DCPS leaders

Click HERE for article published in the Jan. 20, 2016,

issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about new directors and

the executive committee for the Foundation for DCPS.

Rep. Guthrie meets with BES students

Click HERE for article by Don Wilkins, published in the

Jan. 20, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about a

visit to BES by Rep. Brett Guthrie.

New dating protections take effect

Click HERE for article by Don Wilkins, published in the

Jan. 13, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about

House Bill 8, providing protection against dating violence.

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Put your school

in the spotlight!If your school or classroom is

hosting a special event, let your

News of the Week representative

know so we can share

information with our media partners.

CLICK HERE

TO FIND YOUR REP

‘Lessons from the Classroom’ is a new feature published

every Monday on the front of the Region section in the

Messenger-Inquirer. Educators from Daviess County and

the surrounding region are invited to submit articles about

topics relating to local schools as we prepare students to

succeed for life.

If you are interested in contributing to this series, contact

Lora Wimsatt at the DCPS Central Office –

lora.wimsatt@daviess.kyschools.us

‘Where in the World’ a puzzle for class

Click HERE for a “Lessons from the Classroom” article

by Lisa Garner, world languages lead teacher at Apollo

High School, published in the Dec. 21, 2015, issue of the

Messenger-Inquirer.

FRYSCs provide service to students and families

Click HERE for a “Lessons from the Classroom” article

by Carrie Kimbrell, Youth Services Center coordinator at

Daviess County High School, published in the Dec. 28,

2015, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer.

Students drive their own success

Click HERE for a “Lessons from the Classroom” article

by Heather Payne, a fourth-grade teacher at Cravens Ele-

mentary School, published in the Jan. 4, 2016, issue of the

Messenger-Inquirer.

How is technology best used in school?

Click HERE for a “Lessons from the Classroom” article

by Jeff Sorce, a third-grade teacher at Estes Elementary

School, published in the Jan. 25, 2016, issue of the

Messenger-Inquirer.

Literacy: The art and science of understanding

Click HERE for a “Lessons from the Classroom” article

by John-Patrick Clark, a chemistry teacher at Owensboro

High School, published in the Jan. 11, 2016, issue of the

Messenger-Inquirer.

Foreign language classes open up world global focus

Click HERE for a “Lessons from the Classroom” article

by Karen Mallonee, world language educator at College

View Middle School, published in the Jan. 18, 2016, issue

of the Messenger-Inquirer.

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Mayor to speak to HES students

Click HERE for article by Steve Vied, published in the

Jan. 16, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about an

upcoming visit to HES by Mayor Ron Payne.

Mayor Payne shares leadership lessons with students

Click HERE for article by Steve Vied, illustrated with

photograph by Jenny Sevcik, published in the Jan. 27,

2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about a message

shared by Mayor Payne with Highland students.

Thank you, Board of Education!

Click HERE for letter to the editor by Supts. Owens

Saylor and Dr. Nick Brake, published in the Jan. 6, 2016,

issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, thanking community’s

Board of Education members for their service.

Economy affecting school bus driver applicant pool

Click HERE for article by Keith Lawrence, published in

the Dec. 19, 2015, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about

how the improving economy affects job applications.

Box Tops for Education help our schools and students

Click HERE for article by Suzi Bartholomy, illustrated

with photographs by Jenny Sevcik, published in the Jan.

18, 2016, issue of the Messenger-Inquirer, about how

schools find creative ways to raise money.

BES-BMS mentoring project benefits all students

Click HERE for article posted Jan. 11, 2016, on the

SurfKY.com website about a student mentoring project.

Schools to host DanceBlue marathons

Click HERE for article posted Jan. 11, 2016, on the

SurfKY.com website about school benefit events.

For the second year, a group of local

businesses has collaborated to

recognize local teachers for their

outstanding contributions to the lives

of students in our community. Lance &

Co. Jewelers, The Bakers Rack,

Welborn Florist, Pure Barre, Legends,

Face Forward, Studio Slant, Dream

Copy Photography, Oasis Tanning

Salon, The Earle and Excursions

donated goods, discounts and services

valued at $1,300 and accepted

nominations from across the

Owensboro/Daviess County community

last fall. Organizers said 180 nominations were received.

Criteria for consideration included personal initiative,

going above and beyond their obligations, innovative

teaching methods, and encouraging students to achieve

academic goals and success.

The second annual Distinguished Teaching Award grand

prize was presented to Holly Phillips, a sixth-grade

mathematics teacher at Burns Middle School, during a

surprise ceremony at 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25,

attended by BMS faculty and staff. “I just want to thank

the local businesses for their support and encouragement,”

Holly said.

Holly said the award was especially meaningful because

she was nominated by several of her students. Their

nomination essays included the following statements:

“Mrs. Phillips makes learning fun.

She is very inspirational and so very

positive. Mrs. Phillips is a great role

model. She is always organized and on

topic. She is energetic and is always on

the go with ideas and plans to make

sure we have a great day. Mrs. Phillips

is the best teacher I have ever met and is

like a friend to all of us. She loves her

job, she cares for others and she would

do anything for anyone. She goes above

and beyond for her students. She helped

me understand the problems of math.

She will explain it in detail if you’re

confused. She loves to teach kids math!”

Principal Dane Ferguson shared a quote by Ever Garrison:

“A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of

curiosity, knowledge and wisdom in the pupils.”

“That quote provides a small glimpse of what Holly

Phillips does as a teacher,” Dane said. “Mrs. Phillips

challenges her students to learn, retain and apply the

knowledge they learn in her class, while inspiring her

students to be magnets of curiosity – always looking for

ways to grow and learn!”

In promoting the award program, organizers invited

people across the community to nominate teachers who

have touched their lives, saying: “Teachers help shape all

generations. Those who work with our children have a

challenging and laborious profession.”

Distinguished Teaching Award

This list of key dates is provided at the begin-

ning of each month to assist in planning spe-

cial activities and learning projects at your

school. Note: This list may not include all spe-

cial occasions.

The month of February is:

African American History Month

National Children’s Dental Health Month

Special weeks:

Feb. 8-12 – National School Counseling Week

Feb. 10-March 26 – Lent

Feb. 15-19 – Take Your Family to School

Week

Feb. 20-27 – National FFA Week

Special days:

Feb. 1 – National Freedom Day

Feb. 2 – Groundhog Day

Feb. 8 – Chinese New Year

Feb. 9 – Mardi Gras

Feb. 10 – Ash Wednesday

Feb. 12 – Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day

Feb. 15 – President’s Day

Feb. 17 – National PTA Founders Day

Feb. 22 – George Washington’s Birthday

Special Dates for February

Credit Union Corner

Scholarship Applications Available NOW!DCTFCU is proud to announce that we will be offering

two scholarships again this year! Scholarship applications

for the $500 William E. Morris Continuing Education

Scholarship and the $500 Richard E. Skaggs Scholarship

are available to be picked up at the Credit Union. The

scholarship will be awarded at the DCTFCU Annual

Meeting. For more information about the scholarships,

including scholarship eligibility, contact the Credit Union

at 270-684-8954. The application deadline is Feb. 26.

Our Rewards Program Has Changed! Your credit card purchases now accumulate bonus points!

This rewards program is a points-based system that will

allow you to save and earn bonus points. You will still

have a cash back option, but these bonus points can also

be used to choose from a variety of merchandise items,

gift cards, pre-paid cards, airline tickets, ticket credits,

cruises, vacation getaways and more!

DCTFCU 45th Annual MeetingMark your calendars for the 45th Annual Meeting on

Tuesday, March 8, in the Daviess County High School

cafeteria. We will be giving away $800 in cash prizes and

a free giveaway to every member that attends as well!

Come enjoy a delicious meal catered by Old Hickory and

meet with the Board and staff of DCTFCU! You will also

have the opportunity to vote for your Board of Directors

so take advantage of your Credit Union membership!

Tickets will go on sale Feb. 1.

Holiday ClosingThe Credit Union will be closed

on Monday, Feb. 15,

for Presidents’ Day.

Don’t Forget The Courier! Are you too busy to stop by the credit union to

make a deposit before closing? Send your de-

posit through DCPS Courier. The Courier drop off/pick up

days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Contact DCT-

FCU or log on to your online banking account after 4 p.m.

to verify receipt of deposit/loan payment.

Direct Deposit and Payroll Deduction

save you time and money!Now is the perfect time to save! Sign up

for DCPS Direct Deposit and Payroll De-

duction today! Open as many special sav-

ings accounts as you need and name them yourself! Have

your pay automatically deposited and distributed each pay

period. You’ll save time and money! Call DCTFCU for

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Stop by the credit union to fill out an application and

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Don’t Miss This Opportunity!Did you miss the 2015 Let’s TALK: Conversations

about Effective Teaching and Learning conference or

have a session that you really wish you could have

attended? The conference for, by and about teachers is

coming to you! Kentucky Education Association is

sponsoring a six-hour professional development

opportunity featuring some of the best sessions from

last year’s TALK Conference. Sessions will focus on

practical strategies for addressing novice reduction,

implementing the Kentucky Core Academic Standards,

as well as the Professional Growth and Effectiveness

(PGES) system, program reviews and other topics.

Share a flyer with your colleagues.

Choose your location of Paducah or Richmond. If you

have questions, contact Michelle New at talk@kea.org

or 502-696-8984.

We hope to see you at 2016 Mini-TALK:

Conversations about Effective Teaching and Learning

on Feb. 20. Registration is now open for this event and

space is extremely limited. Please reserve your spot

today. See the flyer on next page for more details.

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Daviess County Middle School

KEA Board of Directors

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270-316-3627

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Teaching Advocates Leading Kentucky: A Conference for, by & about Teachers

KEA is bringing some of the best sessions to you!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Teachers (Practicing & Pre-Service) Para-educators Principals & administrators Instructional leaders with teams of teachers or others who support teaching excellence

COST TO ATTEND: FREE for KEA members. $25.00 for non-members. **All participants will

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ATTEND THE MINI-TALK TO:

To find out what you missed at last year’s “Let’s TALK” conference Gain practical strategies for addressing novice reduction Gain practical strategies for classroom implementation of the Kentucky Core Academic

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