Clinton CUSD #15

This is for CUSD15 Staff only...Due to the snow and unsafe travel conditions CUSD#15 will be having a Remote SIP Day, January 6th. Stay home and stay safe.

Tuesday, January 14th, 12-1pm ET / 11-12pm CT Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI): What It Is, How to Spot It, and How to Help Register here Content warning: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) involves hurting oneself to manage strong emotions like pain, anger, sadness, or stress. This behavior can signal emotional distress and increase suicide risk, making it crucial for caregivers, school staff, and providers to understand and support those affected. Join Cartwheel and Dr. Taylor Burke for a webinar to learn about some common reasons youth may engage in NSSI, warning signs, and effective ways to support youth towards healthier coping strategies. Meet our speaker Taylor Burke, PhD is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and licensed clinical psychologist. She is the Director of Pediatric Computational Health and Associate Director of Suicide Research in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. The primary aim of Dr. Burke’s research is to advance the prediction and prevention of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs) among youth and young adults.

CUSD#15's next CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY a Strength-Based Approach: Improve Relationships and Behavior will be January 6th, 2025. At this FREE opportunity caregivers will learn how to look for the good in your student and create strength-based relationships to improve your connection and reduce challenging behavior. It will be held January 6th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm... In Person: High School Auditorium Virtual: Live on CUSD YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@cusd15youtubechannel49

CUSD#15's next CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY a Strength-Based Approach: Improve Relationships and Behavior will be January 6th, 2025. At this FREE opportunity caregivers will learn how to look for the good in your student and create strength-based relationships to improve your connection and reduce challenging behavior. It will be held January 6th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm... In Person: High School Auditorium Virtual: Live on CUSD YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@cusd15youtubechannel49

From Mr. Koeppel... Wanted to share with everyone some very exciting news on our next project here at Clinton CUSD #15. We have partnered with the city of Clinton to bring a one of a kind facility to our community and school district! We will be turfing our baseball and softball fields here at the school. This is going to be a resource for all ages for many years! Clinton is a destination spot to live and we will continue to make it better!! Go Maroons!

CUSD#15's next CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY a Strength-Based Approach: Improve Relationships and Behavior will be January 6th, 2025. At this FREE opportunity caregivers will learn how to look for the good in your student and create strength-based relationships to improve your connection and reduce challenging behavior. It will be held January 6th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm... In Person: High School Auditorium Virtual: Live on CUSD YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@cusd15youtubechannel49

Reminder... Friday, Dec 20th students will be dismissed a 1:30pm. There will be NO Preschool on Dec 20th. Winter Break starts Dec 23rd. There will be no school Dec 23rd through Jan 6th. Jan 6th is a Teacher Institute Days , students return to school Jan 7th, 2025. Have a Safe and Wonderful Break!

Check out the Winter edition of the Maroon & Gold Gazette. For an edition with "clickable links", click the link... https://5il.co/32ev6

As winter weather season is here, Superintendent Drew Goebel would like to review expectations and communication when declaring an emergency day(s) in the event of inclement weather. The following letter also serves as a reminder of how and when you can expect to be notified. Please take a moment to read the Inclement Weather Communication (E-Learning Day) linked below. https://5il.co/324r3

REMINDER... Early Dismissal @ 1:30pm Wednesday, Dec 4th There will be NO Preschool, Dec 4th.

Reminder...There is No School November 27th-29th. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, December 4th, 7-8pm ET / 6-7pm CT Raising Resilient and Confident Kids in the Age of Achievement Culture Register Here: https://cartwheelcare.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717319508974/WN_xgrFDmPXTA2JFHJlwcqasw?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_11743079#/registration Kids and teens often feel immense pressure to perform well - be it socially, academically, or in extracurricular activities. Because of these pressures - many youth grow up tying their self-worth to their social status, accomplishments, or accolades, which can have negative impacts on their mental health. Join Cartwheel and Katie Steele, LMFT for a webinar which looks at achievement culture and the impacts this has on the mental health of our kids and teens - including higher rates of perfectionism, anxiety, and depression. Learn what to do (and not to do) as a parent or caregiver to support your children and help them build a sense of confidence, resilience, and self-worth that is not tied to their achievements.

Friday is Substitute Educators Day. We are wearing maroon and gold apparel to support our school district. We are thankful today for those who are willing to substitute for the teachers of CUSD15. These are the individuals who are willing to step-in and step-up to the role of running the classroom and getting the lesson accomplished. We genuinely appreciate them covering for our teachers.

Thursday is Educator for a Day. Have you ever thought about what all goes into being an educator? Today, we want to highlight our secretaries, clerks, nurses, health aides, and custodians. These individuals keep our buildings running smoothly and do way more than anyone can imagine. Please tell them how much they are appreciated today.

Wednesday is Education Support Professionals Day. We are wearing college apparel to support higher education. Today, we would like to recognize our paraprofessionals. Classroom aides are the heartfelt heroes of our district who use their talents to help students discover their own talents, dedicating their time and energy each day to the students in their care, and doing it all while meeting the individual needs of many. Please take a moment today to thank them.

Healthy meals help the mind focus. We would like to take today to thank the cafeteria staff for providing two meals a day for our students. CUSD15 has hardworking staff who prepare, serve, and clean up breakfast and lunch for our students. Also, we couldn’t do what we do without the support from our community and parents. CUSD15 is so grateful to have a wonderfully active PTO and CCEF organizations supporting our effort. With the help of community businesses, leaders, and parents these organizations put a great deal of time and effort into recognizing and supporting educational efforts. Please thank those involved.

American Education Week (AEW), first celebrated in 1921, is an opportunity to celebrate public education, to inform the community of the accomplishments and needs of public schools, to secure cooperation and support from the public, and to honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. AEW is always celebrated the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving. Today we will focus on our transportation personnel. We have many who help our transportation system run smoothly: a transportation director, a mechanic, bus drivers, bus monitors, crossing guards, and van drivers. They work hard to make sure our students arrive at school safely. Please thank them as you see them this week.

Today Clinton School District will be hosting a substitute teacher fair to assist with completing the online paperwork and process. ALSO**Fees for application and background checks will be reimbursed or paid for when completing the process. Today, November 14th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Reminder... Clinton School District will be hosting a substitute teacher fair to assist with completing the online paperwork and process. ALSO**Fees for application and background checks will be reimbursed or paid for when completing the process. November 14th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Reminder... Clinton School District will be hosting a substitute teacher fair to assist with completing the online paperwork and process. ALSO**Fees for application and background checks will be reimbursed or paid for when completing the process. November 14th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.