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Key Communicator Network
Join us Monday, November 18 at 5pm! Parents, guardians and other community stakeholders are invited to attend the quarterly Key Communicator Network (KCN) sessions. These optional meetings are the best opportunity for parents and community members to have an open dialogue with the superintendent and cabinet members regarding questions, concerns or recommendations they have. KCN attendees will also hear updates about what is new with School District 189.
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Board Policies are now Searchable Online
Official School District 189 Policy is now fully searchable and available for staff and the public online. This enables you to view and search the district's policy manual at any time. It also increases transparency in the way we do business.
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Independent Accreditation Review
East St. Louis School District 189 Receives Full Accreditation for Five Years! East St. Louis School District 189 has met the strong criteria for educational quality established by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, an independent and international accreditation agency.
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SHINE 189 Volume 6
You don't want to miss the October volume of School District 189's SHINE 189 newsletter! This periodic communications tool is focused on Supporting, Helping, Inspiring, Next-Level Educators. Learn about our accreditation through the year 2024, Excellence Awardees, student highlights and other great updates about School District 189!
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Come Volunteer With Us - Explore Tutoring
Have you thought about volunteering? Join the Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Program! The Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Program is seeking volunteers to serve with 1 elementary student for 1 hour a week. We train you and provide you with supports to be a successful tutor!
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Student Academic Growth
Student academic performance in East St. Louis School District 189 is continuously improving and is near meeting national expectations according to the results of an analysis of five years of Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test data. See full State of the District report.
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Nutrition Updates
Learn more about Breakfast After the Bell, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and new laws regarding allowable food and beverages on school campuses.
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Eagle or Oyster?
School has begun and we are off to a great start! As we embark upon this school year, I am reminded of the story of the eagle and the oyster. I encourage you to read the passages below and find some “golden nuggets.”
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Level Up to Excellence - January 2019
Are we demanding enough from ourselves and our students? High expectations are critical to our success and the success of our students. What is success? Success is typically defined as the accomplishment of one’s goals. To attain success, we must have the ability to move from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.
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The Power of Belief - March 2018
Our thoughts are one of the most powerful tools we possess. The self-talk we do in our minds will motivate or minimize our actions. I know firsthand that life shrinks or expands in proportion to our beliefs, courage and expectations. In District 189, we are committed to excellence. This frame of thinking has led to intentional, focused hard work. The fruits of our labor are becoming more evident.
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Spirit of Giving - December 2017
As we approach the holiday season, it is a perfect time to reflect and be thankful for the wonderful blessings that come our way. The spirit of giving is all around us. It is amazing that with all the responsibilities you have, many of you go above and beyond the call of duty to meet the needs of our students. I would like to recognize a few of those major giving initiatives.
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Progress on the Path - December 2017
District 189 is making progress. The annual Illinois Report Card shows our students are making real academic gains that are leading to improved graduation rates, college readiness, college enrollment and persistence.
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Committed to Excellence - August 2017
We are blessed to be chosen to work with our community’s most precious resource, our children. They depend on us to provide them with a high-quality education in spite of every adversity we face. For children, education is the gateway to opportunity, the pathway to the future and their ticket to the middle class.
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Finish Strong - April 2017
The school year will soon be coming to a close. It is hard to believe that most of the school year is already completed. There have been many great experiences and successes during this time. Four high school students will be graduating with their high school diploma and their associate’s degree from SWIC through the Running Start program.
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Reflections on Excellence - December 2016
At the close of a calendar year, it is customary to reflect on our successes and challenges. Reflection is a crucial habit to ensure continuous improvement. A commitment to excellence requires us to never settle for low quality, mediocrity or poor performance. On our journey toward excellence and greatness, we should celebrate our successes; however, we must not be content until we reach our destination.
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True Grit: The Predictor of Excellence - September 2016
As staff, teachers and administrators, we must be ever mindful about the importance of grit in our work. Educating children is a long-term investment of our time, skills, creativity and work ethic.
