IN THIS EDITION...Please Welcome our NEW Newest Member! | STEM Summer Institute Featured Breakout Sessions | Co-op Food Program Updates | Infinite Campus PD | CPI Workshop Aug 17 | SSoM PD & Program Details | One Good Thing | SSoM Partner Resources | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources | About SSoM
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Please welcome the newest SSoM member district!
HEADWATERS ACADEMY
Headwaters Academy is a private, independent middle school in Bozeman, MT, providing an intellectual community where curious and motivated learners connect robust academic inquiry, create lasting relationships, and embrace joyful adventure inside and outside the classroom. The school currently serves 92 students in grades 6, 7, & 8, and is lead by Head of School Gennifre Hartman.
Their faculty comes from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, but there is a common interest that unites them: a passion for education and dedication to the cultivation of academic excellence in middle school students.
The School Services of Montana team is excited to support Headwaters Academy through professional learning, collaboration, and more! Click their logo to visit their website and learn more about Headwaters Academy.
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JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL
MONTANA STEM
SUMMER INSTITUTE
July 31 - Aug 2 | MSU-Bozeman
"Spark Curiosity with STEM"
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~ FEATURED BREAKOUT SESSIONS ~
FireWorks: Hands-on Activities for Teaching Fire Science - Missoula Fire Sciences Lab
Why Emotional Equity Matters: Making Mathematics Accessible in a
Problem-Based Classroom - MathEd Consulting & Illustrative Math
Lego, Sphero, and FIRST Robotics: How to Incorporate Robotics in Your
Classroom and School - Jordan Capp, Hellgate Elementary
"I didn't know my ancestors were scientists and engineers": Developing a Disposition for Indigenous Science & Engineering - Linda Rost, Baker High School
Avalanches in the Classroom: Experimental Learning
- Friends of GNFAC (Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center)
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Early Bird Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, May 31
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Questions? Comments? Please contact SSoM Executive Director:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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CO-OP FOOD PROGRAM
Updates & MTSNA Conference Highlights
As we wrap up an incredible Year 1 of our revised and refreshed Co-op Food Purchasing Program, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the Food Service Directors who have opted in, taking their School Nutrition Programs to the next level of awesome!
2023-24 OPT-IN FORM UPDATE: new forms for SY 23-24 are NOT REQUIRED. Our contract with US Foods includes an annual rollover option, which has been activated for SY 23-24, so your Opt-in Form automatically rolls over, too! Brought to you by the fact that School Services of Montana offers this food program FREE OF CHARGE.
MTSNA Conference June 26-29: I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in Great Falls! Find me at registration & the Vendor Show on Day 1, check out my Day 2 breakout session "Time Management - a Proactive Approach to Your Best Life", and stay tuned for details about applying for the SSoM-Sponsored Conference Scholarships!
It's never too late to Opt-In to the SSoM Co-op Food Program! Please contact:
Jennifer Brekke, Purchasing Manager | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
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INFINITE CAMPUS
PD SESSIONS
for Teachers New to Infinite Campus
August 11, 18, & 21, 2023
Join School Services or Montana for a back to school session on navigating Infinite Campus and Campus Instruction. Whether you have new teachers, returning teachers, or just need a refresher, these sessions will provide all of the basic groundwork needed to start off the school year. All sessions led by your Montana Campus Certified Trainers!
Traditional Grading Sessions and Standards-Based Grading Sessions will be offered! Topics include: Attendance | Seating Charts | Student Groups | Account Settings / Control Center | Grade Book Orientation | Reports
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REGISTRATION FEES
General Admission $70
Group Discounts Available for Teams of 6+
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SSoM INFINITE CAMPUS SUPPORT REMINDER: Changes to Your Billing
For districts receiving support from the School Services of Montana team, your 2023 support renewal invoice will come directly from School Services of Montana, NOT Infinite Campus. There will be no change in price; your fees will remain the same. PLEASE watch for an email from the Infinite Campus Corporate accounting department with a link to the updated electronic contract. A timely signature is greatly appreciated.
Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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HYBRID CPI WORKSHOP
Aug. 17, 2023 | Manhattan School
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CPI CERTIFICATION w/ ADVANCED PHYSICAL SKILLS
This is a HYBRID workshop: approximately 4 hours of work on your own to be completed prior to class, plus 4 hours of hands-on skills practice and written exam in the classroom.
Reply to this email with interest & we will email you the REGISTRATION LINK : )
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Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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Dyslexia self-paced course (through June 30, 2023 | OPI Renewal Units Available
MECC CURRICULUM CONSORTIUM | Details
PD & MECC Contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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Contact: Jennifer Brekke | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
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May 2023 Medicaid Service Portal Newsletter
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MASBO Summer Conference June 14-16 | Fairmont Hot Springs
Contact: Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073
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2023 YES Series PD: Aug 9 & 23 | Sept 26 & 27 | Oct 17 & 18
- National Training Week: Nov 13 - 17, 2023
Contact: Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH |
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Compassion Project is dedicated to teaching and spreading compassion through art and mindfulness. Based in Bozeman, MT, they offer K-12 curriculum, workshops, and training to educators, schools, and community organizations.
Compassion is a lifelong skill and practice that boosts social and emotional wellbeing, strengthens relationships, and helps us all navigate life's challenges. In CP's 5-year organizational history, they have shared lessons on compassion to nearly 8,000 people locally.
You can learn more about their commitment to building a more loving world one breath, one paint stroke, and one courageous conversation at a time by visiting their website or following them on social media.
Follow @CompassionPject on Instagram & Facebook, &/or contact:
Tia Goebel, Executive Director | compassion.pject@gmail.com | (605) 440-1452
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SSoM PARTNER RESOURCES & EVENTS |
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MSU DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROFICIENCY-BASED EDUCATION
(PBE) SUMMER SYMPOSIUM
PBE is changing the way we educate students in Montana. Newly passed Chapter 55 standards call on educators and leaders to articulate and measure what students know and can do because of having that knowledge. This is the centerpiece of proficiency-based education.
You and your colleagues (literally, bring an entire team!) to MSU to learn from educators, school leaders, and trustees who have already begun to implement proficiency-based, competency-based, and/or standards-based approaches in their schools. We often learn best in community with others. Come, be part of this community-wide conversation.
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT the breakout session led by Melissa Tovaas of SSoM and Dr. Jeannie Chipps, MSU Education Department: Prioritizing Montana's Whole Child Skill Development Competencies Alongside Content Standards
FREE Housing | FREE Parking | FREE Meals | Mileage Covered
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BIG SKY LITERACY SUMMIT
Aug 21 - 23, 2023 | Big Sky, MT
Join School Services of Montana, Collaborative Classroom, and educators from across the region at the Big Sky Literacy Summit this summer! [Details & Registration]
Get ready for a magical Montana Science of Reading event for teachers and leaders addressing timely and important topics that will help you meet your students’ academic needs, build more equitable systems, and learn how to intensify and target instruction due to lost time, especially for those with differences and disabilities.
The Summit is hosted by The Transformative Reading Teacher Group and The Reading League Montana and together we are excited to present an impressive international lineup of scientific mentors, innovators, teachers, coaches, and literacy leaders addressing how to make systems and instructional changes that impact your life and the lives of the students you teach.
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MT OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Teacher Learning Hub - a FREE online learning platform providing high-quality professional learning for Montana educators
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MONTANA PBS EDUCATION
FREE - Hiding in Plain Sight Summer Virtual Educator Series
1 - 3pm Mondays: June 12, 19, & 26; July 10* & 17
Montana PBS is hosting a series of virtual workshops to learn more about youth mental health from the Ken Burns documentary, Hiding in Plain Sight. Join us Monday afternoons starting June 12 to watch clips from the film and engage in discussion with peers about strategies & resources for supporting youth mental illness.
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June 12 "Supporting Students with Eating Disorders"
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June 19 "Social Media and Youth Mental Health"
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June 26 Supporting Students with Anxiety"
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*July 10 12 - 2pm "Building Relationships to Support Youth Mental Health"
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July 17 "Eliminating the Stigma of Youth Mental Health"
PBS Media Literacy Certification Summer Bootcamp
8-week online cohort | OPI renewal units available
NEW on PBS LearningMedia: Higgins Ridge Collection
- a collection of media from the film paired with classroom activities to teach students about smokejumpers, wildfire science and more!
Complete details & registration in link above.
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All 5 Montana CSPDs offer FREE VIRTUAL PD in their regions. Click for details:
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SSoM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education service organization committed to unlocking the full potential of every child in each and every school we serve across the state. We accomplish this by providing a wide variety of professional learning activities and business services designed to meet the specific needs of Montana’s educators and administrators. Interested in supporting our work? Click here to make a donation, and be sure to read all about our organization on our website.
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