Not all heroes wear capes! Some wear Peoria High gear!
The Regional Superintendent would like to share her appreciation for her husband who is the athletic director for Peoria High School. Prior to serving in this role, Brien Dunphy was a special education teacher. Serving in both Farmington and Peoria Public Schools, he has given countless hours in Peoria County to provide students opportunities to showcase their talents. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
They wanted to change the world; so they became school nurses! Happy School Nurses Day!
Today, May 7, is National Teacher Appreciation Day, a day to celebrate and honor the commitment and sacrifices educators make.
To all Teachers, THANK YOU!
The Regional Superintendent wants to appreciate her brother who teaches at Dunlap Middle School! Mr. Crider has been an educator and coach for over 25 years. She and her brother followed in her father's footsteps who retired after more than 36 years of service to the Dunlap School District. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from ROE 48!
“Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the educational system.” – Sidney Hook
The HEAL’s Garden & Nutrition Class toolkit is now available to utilize in our community!
You can pick and choose to use any components from the toolkit that are of use to you.
Receive your copy by completing the short application at go.illinois.edu/HEALgardentoolkit
Family Connects supports all Peoria County families by connecting you with resources that nurture your whole family.
Don't forget to nominate a teacher this week for our ROE wellness gift basket!
Nominations are due by May 3 at https://bit.ly/roe48nominate
You don't want to miss the GMB Spring Celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30 from 11am-1pm on the Courthouse Plaza. Hope to see you there!
Volunteer Tutor Training for Adult Literacy - May, 2024 Immediate openings for volunteer tutors! Please, help us out! ROE Adult Literacy will be conducting an Adult Basic Literacy & ELL Volunteer Tutor Training at the Peoria North Branch Library, Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615 on May 15 and 16, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Advanced registration is required by emailing jmeisinger@peoriaroe.org, or text/call 309-472-2468. Please plan to attend all three sessions. If you are a teacher, or work in the education field, please let us know that. We can help you get started quicker! If you have questions regarding the workshop and becoming a volunteer tutor, or interested in finding out more about our program, please contact us. Materials and training are provided free. Bring a friend!! *This program was made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy.
The GMB is rained out for today Friday 4/26. We are working on reschedules and have lots of entertainment ahead in the weeks to come! Thanks for always supporting students and the arts! Next Monday, we have CT Vivian and Farmington HS scheduled to perform. Join us Monday!
The sun is shining, the rain has gone away, and we are ready! Join us downtown at the Peoria Courthouse Plaza from 11am-1pm to hear students from Putnam County and Monroe Grade School shine with their voices and music! Stop by for lunch and smiles!
Red Sneakers Peoria has partnered with Clink Bar and Events in Peoria Heights, IL to become the first Allergy Friendly restaurant in the area.
The Launch party will be May 2 from 5 -10pm. Come out and support this initiative!
Learn more at https://www.redsneakers.org/peoria
Due to the rain today, we will not have live student performances on the Courthouse Plaza for the GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration.
We will be rescheduling Pekin and Canton for a later date. Stay tuned to their website at springcelebration.org for more details!
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The Spring Celebration 2024 kicks off today!
Come on down to the Peoria Riverfront Museum from 11am-1pm to hear the musical talents of student jazz bands from Chillicothe Elementary and Jr. High, Germantown Hills, and Dunlap Valley Middle School.
This Monday, April 22, the GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration kicks off with student musicians celebrating jazz month at the Peoria Riverfront Museum from 11am-1pm.
Then April 23-May 15, students will showcase their talents on the Courthouse Plaza!
View the entire schedule at springcelebration.org
The @PeoriaROE48 April Spotlight Educator is Heather Dawson from Peoria Public School District 150! The community member that nominated her stated "Heather is a fierce advocate for the teachers, students and families that she serves. She is often found in classrooms, making home visits and coaching teachers. Heather is an asset to our district!"
Congratulations, Heather! Thank you for all you do for education and our community.
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10) with the ROE by nominating any teacher currently teaching in any Peoria County school to win a wellness gift basket.
Nominate a teacher by May 3 at https://bit.ly/roe48nominate
The Department of Mathematics at Illinois State University is hosting its second Q&A Session regarding their online Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Education Program tonight, April 16, at 6pm, using this Zoom link: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/95094867110
