Week of June 8th

  

Letter from the (Acting) Principal

Dear Beacon Staff,

As we close out another school year, I want to take a moment to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your unwavering dedication, compassion, and resilience.

Working in a school that supports students with emotional impairments is both a profound responsibility and a tremendous privilege. Every day, you bring patience, empathy, and creativity to your classrooms and spaces. You don’t just teach—you nurture, support, and advocate. And in doing so, you help our students discover their strengths, find their voices, and believe in their potential.

This year has brought its share of challenges, but you met each one with grace and determination. Whether celebrating a student’s breakthrough moment, managing tough days with calm and care, or collaborating as a team to find new solutions, your efforts have made a lasting difference.

As we head into summer, I hope each of you takes time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the impact you've had—not just in academic progress, but in the lives and hearts of our students.

Thank you for everything you do. I am incredibly proud to lead this remarkable team, and I look forward to continuing our important work together in the new school year.

With appreciation and admiration,

Robyn Castle

Head's Up

Starting in the fall, we should all be fully transitioned to LP curriculum. The curriculum is all on the Teacher Links of the webpage, and there are pacing guides with each grade level/content area that should be followed...there will obviously be some differentiating going on, but it should generally be the same content. Additionally, teachers will be expected to use PlanBook, as it is required for all teachers in Lincoln Park. 

End of Year Checklist

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bpNDF5W4nIHuEyKuI9gBIiyqCrdYc38ENEIemTYGkb8/edit?usp=sharing

June 9th:

• 1/2 Day

June 10th:

• 1/2 Day

June 11th:

• 1/2 Day
• Staff outing in PM at Pete's Place - if para's choose to go, I will clock you out. If you do not go, you will need to stay at the building and work until 3:30. I will stop in to see who decided to go, so I know to clock you out. 

Week of June 1st

 

LPEA: Please be sure to upload your student data summary into the student growth section of Standards for Success. I understand some Middle School and High School teachers will use NWEA, while others will use pre/post assessments, so some won't be able to be uploaded until closer to the last day of school. Once this is uploaded, please send an email to your evaluator stating it's been completed. 

Head's Up

Starting in the fall, we should all be fully transitioned to LP curriculum. The curriculum is all on the Teacher Links of the webpage, and there are pacing guides with each grade level/content area that should be followed...there will obviously be some differentiating going on, but it should generally be the same content. Additionally, teachers will be expected to use PlanBook, as it is required for all teachers in Lincoln Park. 

End of Year Checklist

On Tuesday, we will share the end of year checklist at the staff meeting.

June 2nd:

• Robinson: Exit IEP @ 9:00
• BurksL Wraparound @ 9:00
• Courtney: Eval at Board Office 1:00-4:00

June 3rd:

• Courtney: IEP @ 8:15
• Stacey, Robyn, Derek and Amy at Board Office, 8:45-12:00
• Robinson: IEP @ 12:00
• Staff Meeting @ 3:00

June 4th:

• Beacon Zoo Trip
• Casrle: Project SEARCH Graduation, 9:30-1:30

June 5th:

• Zakerski: Wraparound Meeting @ 8:45-10:15
• Social Work Meeting @ 9:00
• Hiser: ELA Meeting @ 12:30
• Ziesmer: IEP @ 1:00

June 6th:

• No Meetings scheduled

Week of May 25th

 

LPEA: Please be sure to upload your student data summary into the student growth section of Standards for Success. I understand some Middle School and High School teachers will use NWEA, while others will use pre/post assessments, so some won't be able to be uploaded until closer to the last day of school. 

Head's Up

Starting in the fall, we should all be fully transitioned to LP curriculum. The curriculum is all on the Teacher Links of the webpage, and there are pacing guides with each grade level/content area that should be followed...there will obviously be some differentiating going on, but it should generally be the same content. Additionally, teachers will be expected to use PlanBook, as it is required for all teachers in Lincoln Park. 

May 26th:

No School! Happy Memorial Day!

May 27th: 

• STARR Coaching all day - Please see schedule

May 28th:

• Alderman - IEP/Tour: AM
• Courtney: IEP @ 10:00
• Ziesmer: IEP @ 1:00

May 29th:

• Robyn out 8:00-10:00
• Burks: Wraparound  @ 11:15, Intake IEP @ 12:30
• Hamilton: IEP @ 12:00-1:30
• Beacon Graduation @ 4:00

May 30th:

• Deeter: IEP @ 10:00
• Hiser: Transition Meeting @ 1:30

Week of May 18th

 

LPEA: Please be sure to upload your student data summary into the student growth section of Standards for Success. I understand some Middle School and High School teachers will use NWEA, while others will use pre/post assessments, so some won't be able to be uploaded until closer to the last day of school. 

Head's Up

Starting in the fall, we should all be fully transitioned to LP curriculum. The curriculum is all on the Teacher Links of the webpage, and there are pacing guides with each grade level/content area that should be followed...there will obviously be some differentiating going on, but it should generally be the same content. Additionally, teachers will be expected to use PlanBook, as it is required for all teachers in Lincoln Park. 

Gleaner's Cereal Drive

Ms. Doctor will continue to collect Cereal next week. We are half way to our goal!! 

May 19th: 

• Alderman - EIP @ 10:30
• MRS Presentation for staff already invited @ 11:20
• Cosgrove - IEP @ 1:30
• CPR Check-off for those who received an invite 8:30-1:00 (20 minutes each session)

May 20th: 

• Social Worker Meeting @ 9:00
• Bruckner - Wraparound @ 12:30, IEP at 1:30
• Alderman - IEP @ 1:00-2:30

May 21st: 

• Trip to The Big House
• Deeter - IEP @ 10:30
• Castle at Project SEARCH @ 12:30
• Math Training for elementary and Burks for AM

May 22nd: 

• Concussion Session to those sent calendar invite @ 7:30
• Wusthoff IEP @ 9:30
• Bruckner IEP @ 10:30
• Castle at BOE in PM

May 23rd

• Fire Drill in AM - if you know a student will have an issue with this (major issue) please come see me. 
• Hill - IEP @ 1:00
• Masserant - IEP @ 1:00

Week of May 11th

 

Happy Mother's day to all of the mom's stepmom's, dog mom's, and all those who fill in for the mom role for those who don't have a mom. I hope you had time to relax, enjoy the weather, and do something you love!

Head's Up

Starting in the fall, we should all be fully transitioned to LP curriculum. The curriculum is all on the Teacher Links of the webpage, and there are pacing guides with each grade level/content area that should be followed...there will obviously be some differentiating going on, but it should generally be the same content. Additionally, teachers will be expected to use PlanBook, as it is required for all teachers in Lincoln Park. 

Gleaner's Cereal Drive

Info from Ms. Doctor: 

We are asking each staff member (if able)  to contribute two boxes of cereal to help kick off this event.  All donations will go directly to Gleaners who will then distribute them to families in need.  We will include our students in this drive as well.  I will create and distribute "Beacon Cereal Bucks" for all of our students.  They will then be able to take their Beacon Cereal Buck to purchase a box of cereal for families in need.  The only thing they need to do to earn/receive the Cereal Beacon Buck is come to school. This method will allow students to  participate in giving and understanding the importance of helping others in need.  Students will also be encouraged to bring in a box of cereal but it is not required.  We will support them with their giving in our contribution of two boxes.  

Please see the information below to help answer questions that you may have

1. Week of May 12th-May 16th:  Staff (if able) will bring in their 2 boxes of cereal.  Please keep the boxes in your classroom in the cabinet.

2. Friday May 16th: Ms. Doctor and a few students will come around and collect the boxes of cereal staff brought in.

3.  Monday May19th: all students will receive their Beacon Cereal Bucks. Students only need 1 Beacon Cereal Buck to purchase a box of cereal. 

4. Tuesday May 20th-May 23rd: all students will buy their box of cereal from our Cereal Store (Location will be in the PBIS room). A schedule will be distributed.  

5. May 26th-May 29th additional collection and purchases if applicable.

6. May 30th- Cereal boxes will be picked up from Beacon.  

Additional Information: 

I will create a video and send it to staff to show to students during Group on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the week of May 12th.

I will send an email out to families on May 12th with information regarding the Cereal Drive.

If students bring in cereal boxes during the week of May 12th please keep the boxes in your room.  They will be collected with the others on May 16th.  

We have a collection box for the cereal.  I will let you know where that will be housed. 

Students will receive a certificate and sticker for their donation (both Beacon Buck purchases and any they bring into school). 

May 12th:

• Courtney - PIRM @ 10:00
• Burks  - Wraparound @ 11:00
• Alderman - Meeting @ 12:30
• Castle to Woodhaven f@1:30 for Observation

May 13th:

• Hill - Behavior Review @ 9:30
• PBiS Coaches Meeting @ 10:45
• Williams - IEP @ 1:00
• Deeter - Progress Review @ 1:00
• Bruckner IEP @ 1:30
• Staff Meeting - Building Construction Update 

May 14th: 

• Alderman - Wraparound Meeting @ 9:00
• Zakerski - IEP in Trenton @ 8:30-11
• Hiser - IEP @ 9:00
• Ziesmer - Progress Review Meeting @ 10:30
• Alderman - Pre-Meeting @ 12:30

May 15th: 

• STARR Coaching PD in AM and PM
• Deeter - IEP @ 10:00
• Morris - IEP @ 1:00

May 16th: 

• Hiser - Intake IEP @ 10:00
• Bruckner - IEP @ 1:00-3:00
• Alderman IEP @ 1:00

Week of May 4th

 

Staff Appreciation Week:

This week is Staff Appreciation Week. We intend to fill your bellies, and hope you all know how much we appreciate all of you!! This is the schedule for the week: Beacon Staff Appreciation Schedule The treats will be located in the staff lounge each day. Enjoy!!

Head's Up

Starting in the fall, we should all be fully transitioned to LP curriculum. The curriculum is all on the Teacher Links of the webpage, and there are pacing guides with each grade level/content area that should be followed...there will obviously be some differentiating going on, but it should generally be the same content. Additionally, teachers will be expected to use PlanBook, as it is required for all teachers in Lincoln Park. 

Gleaner's Cereal Drive

Stacey will be sending out an email about this sometime this week. 

May 5th:

• Robyn will be in around 9:30ish

May 6th:

• Stacey, Amy K., Derek, and Robyn will be at RAILS (district admin meeting) in the AM. 
• Today is an Early release day. Middle School will meet with Kim. Middle School para's should work in their classrooms. Team meetings will occur for all others, with Seeley and Duda attending High School, and Steyaert attending elementary. All professional staff, please meet back in the cafeteria to have Domain 4 training at 2:50. 

May 7th:

• Robyn will be away from the building between 8:30 and 10:00, and again at 2:00 for observations.

May 8th:

• Have an amazing Thursday!!

May 9th:

• Robyn will be out of the building from around 8:30-9:30 for an observation. 
• There will be a fire drill in the PM - if you have students who need to be prepped, please see me. 

Week of April 27th

 

We are heading in to May...we've got this! 

Head's Up

Starting in the fall, we should all be fully transitioned to LP curriculum. The curriculum is all on the Teacher Links of the webpage, and there are pacing guides with each grade level/content area that should be followed...there will obviously be some differentiating going on, but it should generally be the same content. Additionally, teachers will be expected to use PlanBook, as it is required for all teachers in Lincoln Park. 

Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) Drill

There will be a MERT drill for those on the MERT team, on Tuesday, April 29th, at 8:30am

Gleaner's Cereal Drive

We will be participating in the district cereal drive for Gleaner's, beginning May 5th...more info to come soon. 

April 28th:

• Tour for elementary student @12:30

April 29th:

• Let's make it a Terrific Tuesday!

April 30th:

• Castle at Project SEARCH all day. Can be reached via text, call, or email

May 1st:

• Representatives from RESA will be here to tour Beacon at 9:00.

May 2nd:

• Castle to ASD Walk-a-thon in AM, then an ASD Coaches meeting at 12:40.