AQUA ZUMBA</h1> <article> <h1>AQUA ZUMBA</h1> <p>peirickc — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:05:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><b>AQUA ZUMBA</b>®<b></b></p> <p align="center">Join the fun!</p> <p align="center">Join the splash!</p> <p align="center"><i>Something new, something fun!</i> </p> <p>Aqua Zumba® is open to any age and any fitness level including beginners. Aqua Zumba® is a water based workout that integrates the Zumba® formula and philosophy into traditional aquatic fitness disciplines. The only requirement is that you enjoy music and want to have some pool fun. The certified instructor will lead the class through choreographed dance and fitness moves that will burn tons of calories and get you in shape. Aqua Zumba® has less impact on joints than traditional land aerobics, while still providing a great work out. </p> <p>Come join the pool party and see what everyone is talking about!</p> <p>Now offering Aqua Zumba®</p> <p>8 week session</p> <p>Brookfield East Pool</p> <p>Tuesdays: 4:45-5:45</p> <p> March 1-April 19</p> <p>(March 1,8,15,22,29, April 5,12,19)</p> <p><i>Joining is easy:</i></p> <p>$48 for the session, or drop-in when you can for $8 per class</p> <p>No preregistration, just pay the instructor when you attend class. </p> <p><i>Class arrangements: </i></p> <p>It is best to park at the back of the field house and enter through the West field house entrance. Locker rooms are available directly off the pool for changing.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Spring Into Fitness (March 21st-May27th, 2011)</h1> <p>peirickc — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:48:00 GMT</p> <p>With the start to spring, it is the perfect time to add more activity into your life!</p> <p>Sign Up Now!</p> <p>Lightenupwisconsin.com/Elmbrook</p> <p></p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Kickboxing Circuit</h1> <p>peirickc — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:39:00 GMT</p> <p align="center">9 Round! 30 minute Boxing/ Kickboxing Circuit</p> <p>Welcome to the end of boring cardio, complex machines, and silly routines. 9 Round is a specialized fitness center dedicated to serving clients who want a unique, fun, and proven workout that guarantees results.</p> <p>9 Round combines traditional "old school" boxing and kickboxing fitness programs to incorporate functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens.</p> <ul> <li>The convenience of a circuit allows you to walk in the door and start your workout whenever you get there! New workout sessions begin every 3 minutes.</li> <li>One time payment of gloves ($24.95) and wraps ($9.95)</li> <li>$29.95 a month (no contract or obligations) you pay month to month and go as frequently as you like!</li> <li>First visit is free; open 8am-8pm Monday- Friday and 8am -12pm Saturdays</li></ul> <p>9Round Brookfield * 17440 W. Bluemound Rd, Suite B-1 * Contact: Paul Ryan at 262-797-9541</p> </article> <article> <h1>More Boot Camp!</h1> <p>peirickc — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:16:00 GMT</p> <p>Don't forget about the DIFFERENT LOCATIONS in the District for Boot Camp!!! There are many times, days and locations being offered. Boot Camp is circuit training for both men and women. If you're looking for a fun way to "get" or "stay" active then boot camp is for you. </p> <p>Location: Wisconsin Hills MS Fitness Center</p> <p>Instructor: Tayna Wolfe</p> <p>Dates: Feb. 7th-March 3rd</p> <p>When: Mon, Wed, Thurs ( 3x's per week for 4 weeks)</p> <p>Time: 3-4:00pm</p> <p>Cost: $79.00</p> <p>*For more information contact Ann Margaret Payant at <a href="mailto:Payanta@elmbrookschools.org">Payanta@elmbrookschools.org</a> </p> <div>*****************************************************************************************************</div> <p>Location: Pilgrim Park Middle School Gym</p> <p>Instructor: Brad Hintz</p> <p>Dates: Feb.16th-March 25th </p> <p>When: Wednesday's and Friday's ( 2x's per week for 6 weeks)</p> <p>Time: Wednesday's 3-4:00pm; Friday's 5:30-6:30am</p> <p>Cost: For one day a week (6 sessions) $40.00; For both days (12 sessions) $72.00</p> <p>Drop-ins are welcome for $8.00 a session</p> <p>*For more information contact Brad Hintz at <a href="mailto:Hintzb@elmbrookschools.org">Hintzb@elmbrookschools.org</a></p> <p>**********************************************************************************************************</p> <p>Location: Brookfield Elementary</p> <p>Instructor: Tanya Wolff</p> <p>Dates: Feb. 7th- March 3rd</p> <p>Classes: Mon/Thurs</p> <p>Time: 4:15-5:15pm</p> <p>Cost $50.00</p> <p>For this location only: Need to bring own yoga mat and hand weights</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Yoga for the District</h1> <p>leupoldk — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:46:00 GMT</p> <b><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-FAMILY:'Cambria','serif';mso-highlight:yellow;">YOGA CLASSES</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-FAMILY:'Cambria','serif';mso-highlight:yellow;">-Starting the week of November 2nd</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-FAMILY:'Cambria','serif';mso-highlight:yellow;">Day/Time: Tuesdays 4:15 – 5:15</span><span style="BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-FAMILY:'Cambria','serif';mso-highlight:yellow;"><font size="3">Location: Tonawanda Elementary School</font></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-FAMILY:'Cambria','serif';mso-highlight:yellow;">Cost: Prepaid 8 week session for $35 OR<span style="COLOR:#1f497d;"> </span>Drop in class only<span style="COLOR:#1f497d;"> </span>$5 (Please make check out to Amy Gardner unless you prefer to pay with cash)<span style="COLOR:#1f497d;"></span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-FAMILY:'Cambria','serif';mso-highlight:yellow;">What to bring: Your own mat</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Cambria','serif';"> </span> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>WEIGHT WATCHERS IS BACK!!</h1> <p>peirickc — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:43:00 GMT</p> <span style="FONT-SIZE:18pt;COLOR:blue;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';">At-Work </span><span style="COLOR:black;"></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:18pt;COLOR:blue;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';">Weight Watchers Program</span> <p><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE:13.5pt;COLOR:green;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';">BEGINNING OF NEW SESSION </span></strong></p><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE:13.5pt;COLOR:green;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';"></span></strong><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE:13.5pt;COLOR:green;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';">Wednesday, September 22 at</span></strong><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE:13.5pt;COLOR:green;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';"> </span></strong><span style="COLOR:black;"></span><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE:13.5pt;COLOR:green;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';">4:15 P.M. in the Brookfield Central Teacher's Lounge, a room off the front lobby. </span></strong><span style="COLOR:black;"></span><font size="3"><span style="COLOR:green;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';">(Confidential Weigh-in 15 minutes prior to and available following the weekly meeting)</span><span style="COLOR:black;"></span></font><span style="COLOR:black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></font></span><span style="COLOR:black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></font></span><strong><span style="COLOR:green;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN;"><font size="3"> </font></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR:green;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN;"><font size="3"> Also check out their website for more information: </font><a href="http://www.weightwatchers.com/"><font size="3">www.weightwatchers.com</font></a></span></strong><span style="COLOR:blue;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN;"><font size="3"> </font></span><span style="COLOR:blue;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN;"><font size="3">You can also Email Lori Golomski, HR Benefits Coordinator at (</font><a href="mailto:golomskL@elmbrookschools.org"><font size="3">golomskL@elmbrookschools.org</font></a><font size="3">) for more information.</font></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;COLOR:blue;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN;"></span> </article> <article> <h1>ZUMBA</h1> <p>peirickc — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:50:00 GMT</p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:Mistral;">ZUMBA Session 4</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE:22pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">!</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:22pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:22pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"><font size="3">Zumba® Fitness is a Latin-Inspired fitness class using mainly Latin and International Music along with easy to follow choreographed dance and fitness moves to provide a fun party-like atmosphere as well as to burn tons of calories and to get you in shape. </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"><font size="3">Zumba® Fitness is open to any age and any fitness level including beginners and the only requirement is that you enjoy music and want to have fun! </font></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">Zumba Fitness has been a hit in the district!</span> <p> </p><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal;"><u><span style="FONT-SIZE:14pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">Session 2: 8 weeks</span></u></i><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">$48<span style="mso-tab-count:1;"> </span></span> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"><span style="mso-tab-count:1;"></span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">Monday and<span style="mso-tab-count:5;"> </span>Wednesday Classes</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"><span style="mso-tab-count:1;"> </span></span></p><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"><span style="mso-tab-count:1;"></span>Held at Burleigh Elementary </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">Viking Room (enter at gym doors)<span style="mso-tab-count:1;"> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">4:15-5:15pm<span style="mso-tab-count:1;"> March: 2</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">8 -May 25</span> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">*Spring Break April 25-29 (No Classes)</span></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">Join one class for $48 or better yet join them both for the discounted price of $84 (Just over $5 per day). <span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>Or, drop-in when you can for$8 a day.</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"></span> </p> <p> </p><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:14pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">How to join? </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:14pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:14pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';"></span></i><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">In advance: Send check, payable to Elmbrook Schools, to Patty in Human Resources.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>Please indicate if you are attending Monday or Wednesday. </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">OR </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Eras Bold ITC','sans-serif';">Please pay Mike, the instructor, on the first day of class.</span> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>BE August 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:08:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/08/19/be-august-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>BCHS August 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:32:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/08/19/bchs-august-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>BCHS end-July 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:40:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/08/01/bchs-end-july-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>BCHS mid-July 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:40:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/08/01/bchs-mid-july-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>BE construction end-July 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:07:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/08/01/be-construction-end-july-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>BE mid-July 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:58:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/08/01/be-construction-mid-july-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>East June 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:18:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/07/11/east-june-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>BCHS June 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:45:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/07/11/bchs-june-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>LAM TO COACH BROOKFIELD EAST GIRLS BASKETBALL</h1> <p>loepfej — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:05:00 GMT</p> <p>RELEASE-June 2, 2010 <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: <br />Mr. Corey Golla, Athletic & Activities Director </p> <p>Brookfield East High School <br />(262) 781-1405 </p> <p>Ms. Kelly Lam (262) 347-8171 </p> <p><b>LAM TO COACH BROOKFIELD EAST GIRLS BASKETBALL </b></p> <p> Brookfield East is proud to announce that Kelly Lam has been selected as the next Head Girls Basketball Coach. Lam graduated from Brookfield East in 2004 following a stellar career playing for Lindy Kemp. She is 2nd on the all-time leading scorer list and led her team to GMC Championships her junior and senior year. The team qualified for WIAA State Tournament in her final season at East. Additionally, she was a WIAA State qualifier in Tennis and Track and Field. </p> <p>Following High School Lam accepted a scholarship to Oklahoma where she played for one year under Sherri Coale before transferring to Marquette University where she played her final years for Terri Mitchell. During her years as a collegiate athlete Lam was a regular coach at youth and high school camps throughout the area. Lam was recognized as an outstanding scholar athlete during each of her years as a player. (Academic Big XII in 2004-05 and Academic All Big East in 2005-08). She was a Varsity Assistant at West Allis Central during the 2009-10 season. </p> <p> "I am thrilled to welcome Coach Lam to our staff and back to Brookfield East. Her competitiveness and experiences as a Division I player will be an inspiration to our athletes." said Athletic Director Corey Golla. "She knows what great looks like and has the drive to get there." </p> <p> Lam graduated with an accounting degree and will be working towards a teaching certificate in the fall. </p> </article> <article> <h1>2010 Staff Technology Survey Results</h1> <p>thompsoc — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:28:00 GMT</p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Technology Staff Survey Winners Announced!</font></font></b> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 10pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Congratulations to Tonawanda, Hillside and Swanson! Thanks to their high rates of participation in the recent technology survey (85% or more participation by all staff members), each school will receive a set of SMART Response units. In addition, thank you to the nearly 50% of all district staff that responded to the survey which was analyzed and discussed at the March Technology Committee meeting. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>Highlights of the analysis include:</font></p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">District Technology Strengths</font></font></b> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;TEXT-INDENT:-0.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore;"><font size="3">·</font><span style="FONT:7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><font face="Calibri" size="3">98% of the teaching staff value the use of technology as an instructional and assessment tool</font></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;TEXT-INDENT:-0.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore;"><font size="3">·</font><span style="FONT:7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><font face="Calibri" size="3">Access to technology, to include computer hardware (88% agreement), printers (80%), and software while at home (92%), is positive</font></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;TEXT-INDENT:-0.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore;"><font size="3">·</font><span style="FONT:7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><font face="Calibri" size="3">94% know how to get technology support when they need it and 91% feel they get timely and useful support </font></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;TEXT-INDENT:-0.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore;"><font size="3">·</font><span style="FONT:7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><font face="Calibri" size="3">65% of teachers integrate the use of productivity tools such as Office, CAD, or Adobe Suite for their class(es)</font></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;TEXT-INDENT:-0.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore;"><font size="3">·</font><span style="FONT:7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><font face="Calibri" size="3">Over 95% of teaching staff feel their technology integrator and library staff are knowledgeable and responsive to their needs</font></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 10pt 0.5in;TEXT-INDENT:-0.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore;"><font size="3">·</font><span style="FONT:7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><font face="Calibri" size="3">94% of elementary teachers have already met the 2009-2010 target of using their tablet laptop as an assessment tool in reading</font></p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">District Technology Opportunities for Improvement</font></font></b> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;TEXT-INDENT:-0.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore;"><font size="3">·</font><span style="FONT:7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><font face="Calibri" size="3">Only 61% feel they have been adequately trained to integrate technology – with SMART Notebook and Differentiating with Technology identified as the greatest needs</font></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;TEXT-INDENT:-0.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore;"><font size="3">·</font><span style="FONT:7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><font face="Calibri" size="3">33% were not satisfied with the reliability of their computer hardware</font></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 10pt 0.5in;TEXT-INDENT:-0.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore;"><font size="3">·</font><span style="FONT:7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><font face="Calibri" size="3">Over 35% of teachers do not use the library subscription databases with their students</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 10pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Thanks again for your continued efforts to integrate technology into all you do to positively impact student learning!</font></p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>BCHS Jan/Mar 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:01:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/04/14/bchs-jan-mar-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>BCHS March/April 2010</h1> <p>ottj — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:43:00 GMT</p> ...(<a href="http://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/04/07/bchs-march-april-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <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://apps.elmbrookschools.org/communityserver/facilities/archive/2010/02/03/be-construction-january-2010.aspx">read more</a>) </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> </main></body></html>