SMART Board Classes in March</h1> <article> <h1>SMART Board Classes in March</h1> <p>thompsoc — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:19:00 GMT</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">In March, we will be offering three SMART Board Courses through WI Education Innovations (formerly Sally Ride) and Cardinal Stritch (1-credit option). These courses are taught by Elmbrook teachers who are also SMART Certified trainers. There is a $30 materials fee for each course, and a 1-credit option is available for $160 (not required). Space is limited so sign up in PDExpress via the link below today! More SMART Board courses will be offered during summer academy (June 14-17) and the 2<sup>nd</sup> annual Elmbrook Technology Academy (August 2-5). </font></p><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://pdexpress.elmbrookschools.org/"><font face="Calibri" size="3">http://pdexpress.elmbrookschools.org</font></a></p><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">SMART Board Level 1 (Basics) – instructor - Angela O’Regan</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">March 9, 16, 23, 30</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Wisconsin Hills Middle School</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">5:15pm – 8:15pm</font></p><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">SMART Board Level 1 (Basics) – instructor - Robin Schrot</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">March 26 (5-9pm) & March 27 (8am-4pm)</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Burleigh Elementary</font></p><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">SMART Board Level 2 (Beyond the Basics) – instructor - Dan Gebauer</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">March 4, 11, 18, 25</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Swanson Elementary</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">5:15pm – 8:15pm</font></p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>BE Construction January 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:10:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/facilities/archive/2010/02/03/be-construction-january-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Weight Watchers Program</h1> <p>leupoldk — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:34:00 GMT</p> <p><strong>Weight Watchers Program begins on Wednesday, February 10th</strong></p> <p>Location: Staff Lounge at Brookfield Central</p> <p>Time: Weigh-In @ 4:00 and Meeting @ 4:15</p> <p><em>The program will run for 17 weeks with payroll deduction as an added convenience for those that select that option for payment. Prices will be discussed at the first meeting based on staff participation. </em></p> <p><em> All meetings will be held on Wednesday 1 x/week</em></p> <p>GOOD LUCK on being a healthier YOU</p> </article> <article> <h1>ZUMBA starts Monday, February 1st</h1> <p>leupoldk — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:53:00 GMT</p> <p><strong><em>Don't forget to pack your gym bag and head to the CAO building...................</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>ZUMBA class comes to the Elmbrook District for all staff </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Starts: Monday, Feb 1st and will continue on Monday evenings during quarter 3</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Class Times: 4:30-5:30 PM</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>**There are different options for paying for the class (package rate or "drop-in" pricing)</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>**Cost ranges between $8-12/class</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em> A special thanks to Liz Siegel (BCHS) for making this wellness activity happen</em></strong></p> </article> <article> <h1>Wellness Presentations in the district</h1> <p>leupoldk — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:47:00 GMT</p> <p>Elmbrook schools is partnering with ProHealth to provide Wellness Presentations based on staff interest levels. Please join us at any of the locations and times below that work for you. A minimum of 10 staff are required to hold the presentation so please look for sign-up sheets in the school buildings that are hosting a presentation.</p> <p><strong>PILGRIM PARK MS</strong></p> <p>Wednesday, Feb 17 NUTRITION-"A Radical Way to Eat" @ 2:45 PM</p> <p>Tuesday, May 11 FITNESS-"Fitness for Real Life" @ 2:45 PM</p> <p><strong>BROOKFIELD EAST HS</strong></p> <p>Tuesday, Feb 16th NUTRITION-"A Radical Way to Eat" @ 3:30 PM</p> <p>Wednesday, May 12th STRESS-"Manage Your Stress Before it Manages You" @ 3:30 PM</p> <p><strong>DIXON ELEM</strong></p> <p>Thursday, Feb 18th NUTRITION-"A Radical Way to Eat" @ 4:15 PM</p> <p><strong>BROOKFIELD CENTRAL HS</strong></p> <p>Wednesday, Feb 17th "Maintain a Health Weight/Lose the Scale & Find Your Health" @ 3:30 OM</p> <p><strong>SWANSON ELEM</strong></p> <p>Tuesday, May 11th FITNESS-"Fitness for Real Life" @ 4:15 PM</p> <p><strong>CAO BLDG</strong></p> <p>Wednesday, May 12th STRESS-"Manage Your Stress Before it Manages You" @ 4:15 PM</p> </article> <article> <h1>Girls Basketball Alumni Night 2009</h1> <p>loepfej — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:23:00 GMT</p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;">Over the Holiday Break 2009, the Girls Basketball Teams invited the Alumni for a very entertaining basketball game. After </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;">the exciting game, they enjoyed food and refeshments in the lobby.</span></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;"><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/alumni1.JPG"></a><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/alumni1.JPG"></a> </span></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;"></span> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Girls Varsity and JV Basketball Teams Community Service Food Drives</h1> <p>loepfej — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:05:00 GMT</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">The Varsity team helped with a <strong>food drive</strong> during the Thanksgiving Tournament 2009. They collected a truck load of food and related items, and delivered them to the <u>Waukesha County Food Pantry</u>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">The JV and Varsity girls helped out at a Holiday Clinic in December 2009. There was no charge for the clinic. All they asked for was a donation. <strong>They raised $115</strong> and donated to the <u>Women's Center</u>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Thank you for your volunteer efforts to help better our community.</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/Food%20Drive.JPG"></a></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></font></span> <br /> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/Food%20Drive2.JPG"></a></p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/Women%20Center%20Donations.JPG"></a></p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/JV%20helpers%20camp.JPG"></a></p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/Jv%20helpers%20camp2.JPG"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/JV%20helpers%20camp3.JPG"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/JV%20helpers%20camp4.JPG"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Three Year Budget Priorities</h1> <p>thompsoc — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:21:00 GMT</p> <ol> <li> <div>SMART Board Deployment </div> <ol> <li>There are approximately 260 SMART Boards installed throughout the district. </li> <li>The HS remodeling will finish another 70 rooms by Aug, 2010 </li> <li>Estimated 40-45 needed to complete middle schools this summer from district budget </li> <li>Total installation by Aug 2010 will be around 380 classrooms </li> <li>Long-range request to be considered to provide installation costs again (similar request funded in 2009) </li> <li>Training to include ½ day introduction when Board installed, district in-service offerings (Jan 18<sup>th</sup>), for-credit offerings during 2<sup>nd</sup> semester 2010, Summer Academy (June) and SMART Academy (Aug 2-5) options also available to staff </li></ol></li> <li> <div>Lab Replacement </div> <ol> <li>6 elementary library labs need replacement to support Office 2007 </li> <li>Elementary ITL curriculum revised in summer 2010 to include Office 2007 </li> <li>2 middle school library labs need replacement to increase performance (5 years old) </li> <li>Funding sources and virtual desktop solutions are both being considered in Jan/Feb </li></ol></li> <li> <div>Wireless at High Schools, WHMS, & FVS</div> <ol> <li>Necessary to equip all locations with wireless coverage as well as to support staff laptop initiatives </li> <li>Currently slated as an added item in the HS referendum budget, there is a good chance this will get funded with referendum dollars </li> <li>WHMS access points need to be mounted in specials area - target completion (Mar 1)</li> <li>FVS - needs cabling and access points - partial access (Mar 1), complete wireless (Aug 1)</li></ol></li> <li> <div>Staff Laptops </div> <ol> <li>Tablet initiative at elementary has provided 250 tablets in 2009-2010 </li> <li>Tablet training – ½ day during 2<sup>nd</sup> semester, summer academy (June) class to prepare for 10-11 school year </li> <li>HS initiative for 2010-2011 given priority over middle school due to the % of staff who travel between rooms and between buildings during the school day </li> <li>MS/HS staff laptop initiative would not require tablets at this time – standard laptops with a larger display would be purchased </li></ol></li> <li> <div>Classroom desktop replacement </div> <ol> <li>Need to guarantee a viable computer is available in each classroom </li> <li>Current replacement cycle of 7 years is not adequate – particularly for SMART Board computer </li></ol></li></ol> <p>Consideration needs to be given to classroom mini-lab approach in grades 3-8 or shared netbooks/laptops</p> </article> <article> <h1>Blackboard to SharePoint/Moodle</h1> <p>thompsoc — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:20:07 GMT</p> <p>With the maturing implementation of Moodle across the district and with the new course management tools available in Microsoft's SharePoint, it is felt that the district's annual expense of $14,000 in Blackboard can be better spent on other technologies, with little impact to overall teaching and learning. However, although the number of current Blackboard users and subsequent courses is small, these teachers were our early adopters and rely heavily on the technology. In addition, many utilize advanced course management features such as drop boxes, quizzes, and online exams. These features are more difficult to move to Moodle and will probably require one on one time with the technology integrator to make sure the transition is successful. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Transition Information </strong></p><ul><li><strong>January</strong> – Identification of Blackboard users and initial contact by technology integrator to understand scope of transition, desired end-product, and support required </li><li><strong>Feb-May</strong> – Small group, 1-1 work by technology integrator with current blackboard users to begin transition of content </li><li><strong>June</strong> – Summer Academy course focused on content transition from Blackboard to Moodle, as well as introducing SharePoint to new online users </li><li><strong>July</strong> – Blackboard courses archived with content stored for emergency recovery use </li><li><strong>August 1, 2010</strong> – Access to Blackboard removed, SharePoint courses released (if not before) </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>SharePoint or Moodle? Which product do I use? </strong></p><p>For the majority of classroom teachers that are interested in using an online course management tool, a decision tree chart is being developed to help direct the teacher to either SharePoint or Moodle. While sample rationale is outlined below and subject to change, it is best to discuss one's needs with the technology integrator to verify appropriate selection of the tool to match both the teacher's current and future needs. </p><p> </p><div style="margin-left:5pt;"><table style="border-collapse:collapse;"><tr><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:solid black 0.5pt;border-left:solid black 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p><strong>Online Course Need</strong> </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:solid black 0.5pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p><strong>Input Tool</strong> </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:solid black 0.5pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p><strong>Output (student) Tool</strong> </p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:solid black 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Post Assignments </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Infinite Campus (if only forecasting assignment name and due date) </p><p>SharePoint (name, date, descriptions, and attachments) </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint</p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:solid black 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Post Classroom Announcements</p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint</p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint</p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:solid black 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Post course syllabus or course documents </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint </p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:solid black 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Create Discussion Boards </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint </p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:solid black 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Have an assignment drop box </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint </p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:solid black 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Class Wikis </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>SharePoint </p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:solid black 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Create Quizzes or Tests </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Moodle </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Moodle </p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:solid black 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Student Blogs for a specific course </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Moodle </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Moodle </p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:solid black 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Students share or develop content in small groups </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Moodle </p></td><td style="padding-left:7px;padding-right:7px;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 0.5pt;border-right:solid black 0.5pt;"><p>Moodle </p></td></tr></table></div><p> </p><p>For now, teachers who maintain a class blog at Blogspot or some other 3<sup>rd</sup> party provider will be able to continue using that technology and integrate it into the student portal experience. More information about this functionality will be released in the project plan. </p> </article> <article> <h1>Elmbrook 3.0 (New Web Portal)</h1> <p>thompsoc — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:18:54 GMT</p> <p><strong>Goal </strong></p><p>To efficiently and effectively communicate data, information, and opportunities in order to connect our staff, students, and parents with their schools, the district, and each other using web-based portal technology. </p><p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>This portal will be a person's web browser home page and combine data and information from a variety of sources such as: </p><p style="margin-left:36pt;"><strong>Staff Portal</strong> – School calendar, staff announcements, Teacher course information, e-mail, alerts from Parentlink/Alio/Technology, professional development opportunities, curriculum, forms, handbook, and more </p><p style="margin-left:36pt;"><strong>Student Portal</strong> – school calendar, school announcements, student course information, e-mail, alerts such as missing assignments/unexcused absences/low food balance/overdue books, recent standardized test scores, recent grades posted, and more </p><p style="margin-left:36pt;"><strong>Parent Portal</strong> – school announcements, calendar, their child's courses and relevant information including grades, principal's message, staff contact info, alerts with food service balance/unexcused absences, failing grades notice, forms, and more </p><p><strong>Sample portal</strong> </p><p>Microsoft partnered with the Miami-Dade school district to develop a similar solution. In response to many requests, Microsoft developed a sample portal displaying its work with Miami-Dade and demonstrating content which could be included in a student, staff, or parent portal. </p><p>http://www.k12portals.com </p><p><strong>Project Plan Key Elements (not comprehensive) </strong></p><p>A project plan will be developed and implemented by January 25<sup>th</sup> to include key elements: </p><ul><li>Transition of staff from Blackboard to SharePoint or Moodle (see SharePoint/Moodle description for details) </li><li>Transfer of content from existing content management site (and MyElmbrook) to new portal solution </li><li>Development of input tools for creation of new content </li><li>Implementation of data warehouse to present decision making data pertinent to the stakeholder </li><li>Devleopment of a process for continuous improvement of portal and future development of web content </li><li>Testing of use, functionality, and input tools in advance of final release dates </li><li>Re-design and development of our public facing web site </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Milestones </strong></p><ul><li>January 31 – Project plan complete and impacted staff (owners of content such as secretaries for calendar information, CAO departments for forms/curriculum, etc) notified of timeline and responsibilities during the transition process </li><li>March 15 - Phase 1 – Mockup and sample functionality complete for testing and feedback with select users from all three stakeholder groups </li><li>May 15 – Phase 2 – core functionality complete and ready for testing </li><li>June 15 – receive feedback on all components of Phase 2 rollout (input tools and portal) from all stakeholder groups </li><li>July 15 – incorporated feedback into Phase 3 – release of portal to all staff members </li><li>August 15 – release of portal to all parents and students </li></ul><p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Middle School Desktop Rollout</h1> <p>thompsoc — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:18:18 GMT</p> <p>We are preparing for the rollout of 30 new computers at each middle school. Targeted classrooms will be determined with input from the principal, integrator and technician. Priorities will include SMART Board equipped rooms, age of computers, and then unique needs/circumstances. We hope to begin installation by the start of 2<sup>nd</sup> semester. Replaced machines will either be pulled out and retired or used to replace other older machines. In most cases, they will not be used to add a computer to the same room. </p> </article> <article> <h1>HS Facilities Outstanding Work Items for Jan – Aug, 2010</h1> <p>thompsoc — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:17:40 GMT</p> <ol><li>Resolve SMART Board/sound issues (plan should be done by Jan 15th - this would include a meeting with reps from CG Schmidt and Electrician Cos) </li><li>Solution for lab stations in Science (end of February) </li><li>Work with Jean Kienzle and both librarians on a security solution (April) </li><li>Purchase Mac Lab for each school (end of April/May) </li><li>Develop plan for upgrading all machines running Office 2000 to Office 2007 (plan due March 31, upgrade over summer) </li><li>Wireless solution installed - pending BOE approval or it becomes part of tech budget - installed in summer </li><li>Reconcile remaining inventory and needed equipment for classroom SMART Board setup (done by Jan 31) </li><li>Implement wall-mounted computer solution for music rooms (BEHS - Mar 15, BCHS - summer) </li><li>Coordinate graduation needs with Joanie/Rick </li><li>Work with Tim Dittmann to finalize a plan for closed circuit broadcasting (plan is in place - BCHS needs balancing to improve signal - Mar 15) </li><li>Better manage summer demands to reduce scrambling at start of the year </li></ol> </article> <article> <h1>Technology Department Improvement Plan</h1> <p>thompsoc — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:16:35 GMT</p> <p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>Each central office department participated in a two-day operations academy in Nov/Dec. Based on a reflective review of department data, key processes, knowledge management, and customer commitments each department was asked to identify two opportunities for improvement and develop a department goal using the PDSA template for continuous improvement. </p><p>The Technology Department's two goals for 2010 include: </p><ol><li><div>Implement a department dashboard for internal and external stakeholders </div><ol><li><div>Key milestones of this plan include: </div><ol><li>Project tracking in Sharepoint (tool, testing, training) – Feb 1 </li><li>Implement/Deploy Archibus – Feb 15 – May 31 </li><li>Implement Data Warehouse – May 31 </li><li>Implement PDExpress for Technical training (taken and provided) – Feb 1 </li><li>Sharepoint Portals – Mar – May – July </li></ol></li></ol></li><li><div>Documentation of all core job functions </div><ol><li><div>Key milestones of this plan include: </div><ol><li>Establish criteria for key job functions – Jan 31 </li><li>Identify consistent format for SOP – Jan 31 </li><li>Common Storage Location / Structure / Security - June </li></ol></li></ol></li></ol><p>Audit / Verification of SOP - August</p> </article> <article> <h1>Staff Technology Survey</h1> <p>thompsoc — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:07:26 GMT</p> <p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>The electronic technology survey distributed to all staff is seeking to collect feedback on key themes: </p><ul><li>Access to technology </li><li>Performance of technology </li><li>Support </li><li>Professional Development Participation </li><li>Classroom Integration </li><li>Clear Expectations of Use </li><li>Rate of Technology Adoption </li></ul><p>Survey feedback will be disaggregated by job type and reviewed by the Technology Steering Committee to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement which will be incorporated into the District's three-year technology plan (2010 – 2013). </p><p>Survey released: Feb 8 – Feb 17 </p><p>Incentive: School with highest percentage of total staff participation – Classroom set of Senteos</p> </article> <article> <h1>Freshman 2009/2010 Team Picture</h1> <p>loepfej — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:51:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/Freshman%2009-10.JPG"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Varsity 2009/2010 Senior Players</h1> <p>loepfej — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:50:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/Seniors%2009-10.JPG"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Junior Varsity 2009/2010 Team Picture</h1> <p>loepfej — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:50:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/JV%2009-10.JPG"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Varsity 2009/2010 Team Picture</h1> <p>loepfej — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:48:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/09-10/Team%20Photos/Varsity%2009-10.JPG"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Kemps Klassic Tournament - Varsity Post</h1> <p>loepfej — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:09:00 GMT</p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Consolas" size="3">The Spartans took second in the Kemps Klassic after beating Thomas More 54 to 22. Marley had 20 points and Niki Johnson added 10. The Spartans met the Crusanders on Saturday nigh in the championship game. They started off slow in the first quarter and never could catch up. They lost 47 to 36 and only 4 for 14 from the free throw line. Marley Blood had 13 and Allie Rooney added 8. Marley and Allie made the All-tournament team for the Kemps Klassic as well.</font></p><font face="Consolas" size="3"> </font> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Consolas" size="3">On December 4th the Spartans played Mukwonago away. Mukwonago's fast up tempo style and very athletic team took, Brookfield East out of their game right away. It was a long night as the Spartans only scored 12 in the first half and 30 overall to Mukwonago's 58. No players scored in double digits for the Spartans. East had a tough defensive battle against Pius on Tuesday the the 8th. The Spartans were up 15-13 at halftime, and battled in the third quarter only down by 4 going into the 4th. However not shooting well and being only 6-16 from the free-throw line they allowed Pius to keep the lead and win 37-24. The spartans played well, but need to put a full 4 quarters together.</font></p><font face="Consolas" size="3"> </font><font face="Consolas" size="3"> </font> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Consolas" size="3">The Spartans are now 2-3 after winning the conference opener against Wauwatosa East 62-34 The Spartans controlled the game and many players contributed on Friday night. Marley Blood had 19 points while Laren Nashleanas added 15 points. </font></p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Consolas" size="3"></font> </p><font face="Consolas" size="3"><br /><strong>Click here for Varsity Slide Show </strong></font><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/Varsity.wmv">Varsity.wmv</a> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Wisconsin Athletic Club</h1> <p>fierekc — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:16:00 GMT</p> <p>Elmbrook Schools has built a partnership with the Wisconsin Athletic Clubs and will be providing discounted membership rates. Please see the attachments for locations and pricing. We are waiting for an updated pricing sheet, so in the mean time you can take an additional $7.50 off the advertised prices.</p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/wellness/WAC%20Corporate%20rate%20card%202009.pdf">WAC Corporate rate card 2009.pdf</a></p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/wellness/WAC%20locations.pdf">WAC locations.pdf</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Kemp's Klassic Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament - JV POST</h1> <p>loepfej — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:32:00 GMT</p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><font face="Consolas"><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/sitefiles/1000/ElmbrookSchools.200.white.jpg"></a>The Girl's JV Basketball team opened their season hosting Thomas More at the Kemp's Klassic Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>With strong defense and a strong outing by guard Zoe Zanella, the JV advanced to the Championship game against Classic 8 powerhouse Catholic Memorial.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span></font></font></p><font face="Consolas" size="3"> </font> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Consolas" size="3">The JV squad jumped out to and early lead in the finals.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>Tough pressure and not being able to finish in the second half resulted in the JV squad wrapping up the weekend 1 - 1.</font></p><font face="Consolas" size="3"> </font> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Consolas" size="3">The Girl's Basketball program looks to improve against another formatable <br /><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri','sans-serif';mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;">opponent </span>at Mukwonago on Friday, December 4th.<br /><br />Coach Keith Bilello<br /><br /><strong>Click here for JV Slide Show</strong> <a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Photos/JV%2011-29-09.wmv">JV 11-29-09.wmv</a></font></p><font face="Consolas" size="3"> </font> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Girls Basketball Practice Schedule</h1> <p>loepfej — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:23:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Practicel%20schedule.pdf">Practicel schedule.pdf</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>East November 2009</h1> <p>ottj — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:52:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/facilities/archive/2009/11/19/east-november-2009.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>BCHS November 2009</h1> <p>ottj — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:34:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/facilities/archive/2009/11/18/bchs-november-2009.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>2009 Basketball Game Schedule</h1> <p>loepfej — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:09:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Game%20Schedule.pdf">Game Schedule.pdf</a><a href="http://community.elmbrookschools.org/blogs/behsgirlsbasketball/Basketball%20schedule09.pdf"></a></p> </article> </main></body></html>