GHAEA Voice

The GHAEA Media Center has received several requests from teachers for World War II and Holocaust trunks that they can check out for their classrooms -- similar to ones we have for other eras such as the Civil War, Revolutionary War and Colonial Period.  We are looking for memorabilia from WWII or the Holocaust -- uniforms, medals, papers, etc. If you are willing to make a donation, contact  Connie Fenn . We will be happy to identify the item with the donor's name and service information. Thank you.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Did you know that GHAEA has a  Brain Injury Resource Team  (BIRT) that serves students who have acquired a brain injury through trauma or disease? The team is comprised of  Jennifer Foglesong, Edie Goodwin, Amy Hoffman, Todd Reznicek, Julie Stessman  and  Denise Volker . They provide support to students, families and school teams to successfully integrate students back into the classroom following brain injury.  Click here to access a Brain Injury Awareness Fact Sheet provided by the Brain Injury Association of America . 

Nominations will be accepted through March 31 for the 2016-17 Carla J. Nigro Spirit Award.  Carla was a school psychologist at Loess Hills AEA 13  who l ost her life to cancer in 2010  but will always be remembered for her great spirit in the way she demonstrated a positive outlook, a friendly nature, a selfless attitude and a passion for helping others.  This annual award acknowledges a GHAEA special education representative (school psychologist, school social worker or special education consultant) who exemplifies Carla's spirit in his/her daily work with students, parents, teachers and coworkers.   The recipient of this award will receive a gift certificate, a plaque to honor his/her commitment to others, and will be acknowledged by peers at a GHAEA Professional Learning Team meeting.   Nominations must be submitted by March 31, 2017 . For more information, contact  Ellen Dosen , CBRO. 

Looking to buy : A scooter to be used as transportation to and from campus from our daughter's apartment in Maryville, Mo. Don't need until May. Thanks! Contact  Karen Spahn , Glenwood. 

The response has been great for the I Support Public Education  shirts. The GHAEA Education Association is facilitating the sale of the shirts to  show support of public education in light of recent legislation. Due to the tremendous response, the price per shirt is now $12.25. This is a baseball-style shirt with a gray midsection (photo is representative of style of shirt and design only) and choice of six colors for the 3/4 length sleeves.  Order deadline is March 31 . For more information, co ntact Ellen Dosen , CBRO.  

Yes, it's hard to believe that the 2017-18 school year will soon be upon us. Now's the time to order your 2017-18 agency calendar! The design is a bit different this year (see photo). Details are listed on the online order form ( access here ). If you have questions, contact Sheryl Bald , Halverson. 

Nathan, Isaac, Cyle Forney (principal, Tucker Career & College Center), Cailey and Jordan at the Feb. 28 CBCSD board meeting.  Isaac Lidgett, son of Larry and Michelle Lidgett (licensure assistant/registrar, Halverson), was among four students who were invited to present to the Council Bluffs CSD board on Feb. 28. Their presentation focused on opportunities offered in the district's Career & Technical Education program. Isaac, a junior at Abraham Lincoln, and Nathan Fleury, Thomas Jefferson, presented on the fabrication and welding engineering class. Cailey Hartenhoff, Abraham Lincoln, and Jordan McAlpine, Thomas Jefferson, spoke about the sports and entertainment broadcasting class. The presentation was part of National Career and Technical Education Month observances. These students are gaining valuable skills and experiences for their future careers, which is one avenue Isaac is considering upon graduation. 

Graduation is just around the corner and GHAEA is again pleased to recognize graduates in the Voice . If you have a graduate or are graduating yourself, c omplete this form . If  you'd like to submit a photo of the graduate, e-mail to dfricke@ghaea.org with the graduate's name in the subject line. Deadline is April 21. Thank you! 

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