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MONDAY
MESSAGE
Welcome
Back
Dear Kyrene Staff:
Welcome
to the 118th year of learning in Kyrene! I
am thrilled to welcome back each of the incredibly
talented and devoted employees for another stellar
year. Kyrene has been and continues to be an
exceptional district that prides itself on preparing
our children for future educational and life
challenges.
For
those who are new to Kyrene, the Insider is a
weekly publication that provides important news
updates for Kyrene staff, highlights resources
available to employees, and celebrates
accomplishments with our colleagues.
For
questions or feedback about this publication, or to
submit content for possible inclusion in the Insider,
contact Communications Supervisor Johnny Cruz at jcruz@kyrene.org.
Warm
wishes for a
wonderful school year.
Sincerely,
Maria
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NEWSFLASH
Free Childcare for Employees
This is the first year of a wonderful benefit to
employees of free after-school childcare for school-age
children, provided by Kyrene Kids Club and other
childcare providers. For example, if your child attends
school at Sierra, but you work at Waggoner, your child
can now attend the YMCA program at Sierra at no cost.
For information on how to register your child, please
refer to the contact information below:
Kyrene
Kids Club: Call the Customer Service Center at x4090 or
x4045.
KidZone (at Waggoner, Niños, Norte, Manitas, or
Mariposa): Call (480) 350-5400
Ahwatukee YMCA (at Sierra): Call (480) 759-6762
Free
Childcare for Sick Children
Kyrene
employees whose children are sick have access to free
childcare through Chandler Kid Care, located just east
of Chandler Regional Hospital (1875 W. Frye Rd.).
The
facility is open Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30
p.m., and is staffed by certified nurses. Lunch and
snacks are provided, and medication is administered by
registered nurses. For additional information, contact
Rene Seawright at (480) 821-7609. Space reservations are
accepted 24 hours a day.
Kyrene
Foundation Provides Grants to New Teachers
For the first time ever,
the Kyrene Schools Community Foundation provided a
Start-up Grant to new teachers starting their careers in
Kyrene. Generous individuals and corporations supported
the Foundation’s fund-raising efforts to make this
grant program a reality. Grants were distributed on the
first day of New Educator Orientation on July 25. Visit
our News page
to learn more.
Department
Name Changes
Some
departments in the Instructional Services Division have
been reorganized in preparation for the new school year.
Some of the departments have been renamed as well. The
departments in the Instructional Services Division are:
Supplemental
Education (formerly Supplemental Student Services): Patty
Weegar, Director
Federal
and Community Programs (formerly Auxiliary Student
Services): Karin
Crider, Director
Exceptional
Student Services:
Shari Dukes,
Director
Curriculum
and Assessment:
Theresa
Sweeney, Director
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STAFF REMINDERS
Support Staff: Pay and Deduction Changes
The attached
one-page document outlines the changes to the pay
and deduction process for Support Staff.
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TRAINING AND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Structured English Immersion Endorsement
The Kyrene proposal for providing the first 15 hours of
the Provisional SEI Endorsement was recently approved by
the Arizona Department of Education. Kyrene will provide
this training monthly from September through May.
Make-up sessions will also be provided in June. These
trainings will be provided at no charge to Kyrene staff.
In addition to the district trainings, individuals have
the option of attending any state-approved training
offered by universities, colleges, training agencies or
independent trainers. At this time, we cannot guarantee
reimbursement for the cost of these trainings. The state
has made reference to reimbursement funds. Upon receipt
of funds, we will determine the possibility of
reimbursement for outside trainings. The Web
site will also include the list of universities,
colleges and independent trainers as they are approved
by ADE monthly.
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KYRENE
CLASSIFIEDS
Seeking Qualified Substitutes
Kyrene
is currently experiencing a shortage of substitute
teachers and support staff. Qualified individuals are
encouraged to consider applying for and/or encouraging
others to apply for substitute positions. To learn more,
visit the Human
Resources page on the Kyrene Web site.
Supplemental
Education Department
The Supplemental Education Department is hiring
additional staff. If you or someone you know enjoys
working with children (ages 6 weeks through 8th
grade) and is looking for employment with the Kyrene
School District (or if you are looking for additional
duties and compensation), check out employment
opportunities at http://www.kyrene.org/hr/suppsum.htm.
For
information on jobs with Montessori or C.A.S.A. Vida
programs, contact Shannon
Andress at x4054.
For
information on jobs with before and after school
enrichment programs, contact Ashley
Coates at x4089.
For
information on jobs with Kids Club programs, contact Jena
Brandon at x4059.
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NEWSLETTERS
Arizona State Retirement System Newsletter
Attached is the latest edition of the Arizona State Retirement
System newsletter.
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CALENDAR
Immunizations
An immunization clinic for children will take place on
Monday, August 8, from 8-11 a.m. at the District Office.
Children will need to bring current shot records in
order to receive immunization services.
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