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
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 [email protected]
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 –
‘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
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Enjoy a fixed rate as low as 7.9 percent APR (Annual
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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 [email protected]
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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Kandie McDaniel
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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arrive.
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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