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The Henton Headlines: May 26, 2022

THE HENTON HEADLINES
May 26, 2022
Here’s the scoop for the week

Caring for Others can take a Toll: Assistance for you

This has been another hard week with the devastating loss of 19 innocent children and two of their dedicated teachers in Uvalde, Texas. As leaders, you quickly worked to reassure your families, students, and staff that you are doing everything you possibly can to keep them safe. You sent messages, visited schools, listened, comforted, and offered support in so many ways to others. Should you need confidential support, here is a reminder of the members of the Professional Assistance Team, P.A.T.,  you may contact. They are eager to do for you, what you do for others.

Joe Gothard Superintendent Saint Paul Public Schools Cell: 651-587-2895 Office: 651-767-8152 [email protected]	Patty Phillips Cell: 651-357-0996 [email protected]
Jerry Nesland Cell: 218-640-0267 Office: 218-894-2439 Home: 218-385-3194 [email protected]	Gary Prest Cell: 612-202-4684 Office: 612-626-8647 [email protected]
Jeff Olson Cell: 507-340-0628 Home: 507-934-9195 [email protected]

 

Another Related Resource that may be Helpful:

Here is a resource from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) on the topic of “Responding to School Violence”: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/school-violence-prevention/responding-to-school-violence-tips-for-administrators

Leadership Matters:

“The true value of networking doesn’t come from how many people we can meet, but rather how many people we can introduce to others.” - Simon Sinek

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar.

May 1	First Day of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month First Day of Military Appreciation Month First Day of National Mental Health Awareness Month
May 27	MSHSL Activity Registration & Participation Numbers
May 30	MASA Offices Closed
June 1	First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month First Day of National Safety Month
June 19	Juneteenth
June 23-24	MASA & MASE Board of Directors Retreat | Minneapolis Marriott NW
July 1	MASA & MASE Membership Renewal
July 15	MSHSL Supply Order
July 31	MSHSL Membership Dues
August 1	MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW
August 11	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center
October 1	MASA Board of Directors Meeting | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2	Dale G. Jensen Golf Classic | MASA Foundation Golf Tournament | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2-4	MASA Fall Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 26-28	MASE Fall Leadership Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
December 7	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Quora Education Center
January 5	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center
February 16-23, 2023	AASA NCE | San Antonio, TX
March 8, 2023	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 9-10, 2023	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW

The Henton Headlines: May 19, 2022

THE HENTON HEADLINES
May 19, 2022
Here’s the scoop for the week

Did You Know?

As of this writing, 41 legislators are not returning next year-20 in the House and 21 in the Senate. That will mean a lot of relationship building for us to do.

Long-time Educator and MASA Member Needs Kidney Transplant:

Former Minneapolis Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson shared publicly that she has stage 5 kidney disease and is in need of a kidney. More information about her illness and kidney donation can be found here.

Superintendent Openings:

There have now been at least 67 school districts that have had/will have leadership changes since Fall 2021. This represents the highest number of superintendent openings in the past 20 years. We have a lot of mentoring to do!

MESPA, MASSP & MASA Master Class on Principal Evaluation well-attended!

In the first attempt in recent years to bring together members from these education organizations a Master Class on principal evaluation was held with MDE staff and 93 participants! Thanks to MDE staff and all participants. If you have other topics you would like to have our education organizations offer together in a free virtual Master Class, please let me know.

My absence:

I will be on vacation beginning May 23 through May 27. You can always feel free to call me, but if I am unavailable, please contact Mia Urick, MASA Director of Professional Learning, at 651-491-4557, or [email protected]. You may also contact MASA President Dan Bittman at 763-234-3299, or [email protected].

Leadership Matters:

“Be kind with each other, Show patience for each other, Motivate each other, Learn from each other, We need each other.” - Tweeted by LollyDaskal (@Lolly Daskal) 

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar.

May 1	First Day of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month First Day of Military Appreciation Month First Day of National Mental Health Awareness Month
May 27	MSHSL Activity Registration & Participation Numbers
May 30	MASA Offices Closed
June 1	First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month First Day of National Safety Month
June 19	Juneteenth
June 23-24	MASA & MASE Board of Directors Retreat | Minneapolis Marriott NW
July 1	MASA & MASE Membership Renewal
July 15	MSHSL Supply Order
July 31	MSHSL Membership Dues
August 1	MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW
August 11	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center
October 1	MASA Board of Directors Meeting | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2	Dale G. Jensen Golf Classic | MASA Foundation Golf Tournament | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2-4	MASA Fall Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 26-28	MASE Fall Leadership Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
December 7	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Quora Education Center
January 5	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center
February 16-23, 2023	AASA NCE | San Antonio, TX
March 8, 2023	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 9-10, 2023	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW

The Henton Headlines: May 12, 2022

THE HENTON HEADLINES
May 12, 2022
Here’s the scoop for the week

MASE Executive Director John Klaber to retire:

Many of you know and have worked with John over the years. The MASE Best Practices Conference occurring May 11-13 is his final conference as Executive Director. Please join me in thanking John for his dedication to special education over the years and his partnership with MASA. You can share your sentiments on a Padlet for his retirement here: https://padlet.com/MNASE/klaber.

Here’s to a wonderful retirement for John filled with good health, happiness, pickleball matches, travel, and events with family and friends!

Proposed new rules for charter school applications:

Recommended reading…

https://www.chalkbeat.org/2022/5/9/23064344/biden-cardona-charter-school-rules-regulations 

Leadership Matters:

“Challenges in life always seek leaders and leaders seek challenges.” - Wayde Goodall

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar.

May 1	First Day of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month First Day of Military Appreciation Month First Day of National Mental Health Awareness Month
May 11-13	MASE Best Practices Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
Mahy 27	MSHSL Activity Registration & Participation Numbers
May 30	MASA Offices Closed
June 1	First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month First Day of National Safety Month
June 19	Juneteenth
June 23-24	MASA & MASE Board of Directors Retreat | Minneapolis Marriott NW
July 1	MASA & MASE Membership Renewal
July 15	MSHSL Supply Order
July 31	MSHSL Membership Dues
August 1	MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW
August 11	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center
October 1	MASA Board of Directors Meeting | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2	Dale G. Jensen Golf Classic | MASA Foundation Golf Tournament | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2-4	MASA Fall Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 26-28	MASE Fall Leadership Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
December 7	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Quora Education Center
January 5	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center
February 16-23, 2023	AASA NCE | San Antonio, TX
March 8, 2023	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 9-10, 2023	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW

The Henton Headlines: May 5, 2022

THE HENTON HEADLINES
May 5, 2022
Here’s the scoop for the week

Millions of Ukrainian children are still in school despite the war:

Not a long read, but one I recommend as it demonstrates how important learning is no matter the circumstances. Distance learning is challenging anywhere/anytime, but imagine when the air raid sirens are sounding.

Here is a link to the full article and an excerpt: https://www.npr.org/2022/04/05/1090821103/ukrainian-children-are-still-in-school-despite-the-war

“...Since Feb. 24, more than half the country's children have been pushed from their homes. At least two million are refugees outside the country, a number that grows daily. It's one of the biggest, and fastest, disruptions of children's lives since World War II.

Safety, housing, food, and medical care are the top priorities, but a surprising number of families are also keeping up with school. When the war started, Ukraine's Ministry of Education declared a two-week school holiday. But since then, teaching has resumed remotely. The Ministry says nearly three million, a majority of the country's school-aged children, have shown up for online learning, at least a bit. The country is even broadcasting video lessons on television. It may seem surprising, but the world is newly familiar with remote learning thanks to the pandemic. And Ukraine's focus on maintaining education is in line with an emerging philosophy of disaster response — one summed up in the name of a special fund at the United Nations: Education Cannot Wait. The fund has just announced $5 million in donations to help children affected by the war with learning and mental health services....

In countries including Poland and Bulgaria, and in safer parts of Ukraine, there are informal settings that resemble the learning hubs set up in the U.S. during the pandemic. Here, students can sign on to their remote lessons with their teachers and classmates from back home, and also play sports and do other activities in person....”

Leadership Matters:

“Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.” - Stephen R. Covey

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar.

May 1	First Day of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month First Day of Military Appreciation Month First Day of National Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2-6	Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6	National Nurses Day
May 10	MASA Women's Leadership Network | Register
May 11-13	MASE Best Practices Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
May 30	MASA Offices Closed
June 1	First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month First Day of National Safety Month
June 19	Juneteenth
June 23-24	MASA & MASE Board of Directors Retreat | Minneapolis Marriott NW
July 1	MASA & MASE Membership Renewal
August 1	MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW
August 11	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center
October 1	MASA Board of Directors Meeting | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2	Dale G. Jensen Golf Classic | MASA Foundation Golf Tournament | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2-4	MASA Fall Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 26-28	MASE Fall Leadership Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
December 7	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Quora Education Center
January 5	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center
February 16-23, 2023	AASA NCE | San Antonio, TX
March 8, 2023	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 9-10, 2023	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW