Oct. 18, 2017 Edition
15 UPLIFTING MOVIES YOU CAN 
WATCH  TO BEAT THE BLUES
We all get into a slump once in awhile. You're sure to feel better 
watching one of these uplifting movies.  Click  HERE  for list.
IN THIS EDITION:   SWMSS is Hiring!  |  Visit SWMSS at MCEL Oct. 19  |  CPI Refresher Oct. 28 in Bozeman  |  Spring 2018 Co-op Food Program  |   Tech Summit Feb. 5, 6, & 7 Call for Presenters  |   MECC Science Review Sign-Up   |    Joke of the Week   |  Additional  PD: OPI 3 Big Ideas, Transition Workshops & More |   LEGIT Student Loan Forgiveness Program |   Newsletter Archive

Technical Support Rep
  
The primary responsibility of this position is to be the main point of contact for customers with questions, requests, or troubleshooting issues related to the Infinite Campus student information system and products.
  
Please click  HERE for Job Description
Application deadline is October 27, 2017
Please visit our booth on Thursday at

Stop by, say hi, and discover what SWMSS has to offer YOUR district! We will have a working 3-D printer at our booth, a  door prize, & great information about our services including Infinite
Campus & Tech Support, Medicaid Billing, the Co-op Food Program, and new PD opportunities. See you there!
CPI Square
CPI REFRESHER CLASS
Oct. 28, 2017 8am - Noon  |  Bozeman, MT
  
This half-day CPI refresher led by our new instructor, Melissa Hanson, will extend your certification by an additional 18 months. Please click HERE for details & registration.
click logo for flyer
SPRING 2018 CO-OP FOOD PROGRAM IMPORTANT DATES
  • October 23 - IFB Open for Bids
  • November 14 - Bids DUE
  • November 16 - Bid AWARDED
  • November 20 - Order Window OPENS
  • December 13 - Order Window CLOSES
For additional information about this program or registration please contact:
Jennifer Brekke  |  406.624.3336 ext. 0  |  jbrekke@swmss.coop
SWMSS 5TH ANNUAL
TECH SUMMIT
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
February 5, 6, & 7, 2018   |    Bozeman, MT

Southwest Montana School Services invites you to submit a proposal to present at our 5th Annual Technology Summit This will be a great opportunity to network with teachers, administrators, tech directors, & other school leaders from all across Montana. We are in search of presentations regarding all aspects of school technology (infrastructure / IT, leadership, and instructional) that will interest and engage this target audience of school professionals. We will accept proposals through Nov. 15.
  
Todd Lark  |  tlark@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 ext. 3
2017-18 MECC SCIENCE REVIEWS
~ CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS ~
  
Sign up now to be a part of the MECC K-12 Science Curriculum Review Team. Participating in reviews is both a curriculum development AND professional learning experience! Connect with other science teachers across Southwest Montana to discuss key elements and standards, and continue to build supports and tools that will be useful in the classroom. The fall reviews are  Nov. 2 & Nov. 16; winter/spring reviews are Jan. 18 & Mar. 22.
  
Click  HERE for the calendar. Click HERE to SIGN UP.
 
Melissa Tovaas  |  mtovaas@swmss.coop  |  cell (646) 831-7264 
JOKE OF THE WEEK
  
red apple
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AESA STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM

Searching for a LEGIT way to lower your monthly student loan payments? We may have the answer! As of May 2017 this program has eliminated $1.49 MILLION in loan debt for the 26 people participating through our office. Updated stats will be published in November. Please click HERE to access the program details brochure. 

Bruce Grubbs  |  bgrubbs@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 ext. 1
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS
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Success Story feat. Anaconda Superintendent Dr. Gerry Nolan 
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Infinite Campus
Register for November User
Group Meetings HERE
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