Oct. 25, 2017 Edition
THE SCIENTIFIC FACTS OF 
HAPPINESS YOU NEVER KNEW
If you want to know the science of happiness and how to be more 
happy, click HERE for an infographic that breaks it down for you.
IN THIS EDITION:   SWMSS is Hiring  |  Tech Summit Feb. 5, 6, & 7 Call for Presenters  |  New Instructor PD Opportunities  |   MECC Science Review Sign-Up   |    Spring 2018 Co-op Food Program Important Dates  |   Joke of the Week   |  Additional  PD: OPI 3 Big Ideas, Transition Workshops & More |   LEGIT Student Loan Forgiveness Program  |   Newsletter Archive

SWMSS IS HIRING!
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. Position is full time, M-F; benefits include fully paid Medical insurance, 401k, and more.
  
Please click  HERE for Job Description
Application deadline is October 27, 2017
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 Tech Summit. This is a great opportunity to network with teachers, administrators, tech directors, & other school leaders from across the state. 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. 
  
Please click HERE to submit your proposal by NOV. 15
   Todd Lark  |  tlark@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 ext. 3
NEW PD OPPORTUNITIES WITH INSTRUCTOR
DIANNE FOWLER
Icons of Depth & Complexity Workshops (K-12)
 
Gifted students require regular opportunities to become engaged with learning activities that require more depth and complexity. This workshop will present the Kaplan Icons of Depth & Complexity as a critical thinking tool to help K-12 teachers incorporate this into curriculum to extend thinking and rigor to best match gifted students' needs. For a full description of these workshop options click  HERE . To schedule Dianne at your school please contact:

Jeff Blessum  |   jblessum@swmss.coop  |  406-624-3336 ext. 2
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.
  
Deadline to register for the Nov. 2 review is Tuesday, Oct. 31

Click  HERE for the calendar. Click HERE to SIGN UP.
 
Melissa Tovaas  |  mtovaas@swmss.coop  |  cell (646) 831-7264 
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 info or school registration please contact:
Jennifer Brekke  |  406.624.3336 ext. 0  |  jbrekke@swmss.coop
JOKE OF THE WEEK
  
Halloween is right around the corner. Stay safe out there!
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
Click these links for current flyers:

Pine Cove
Click Logo to Discover
the Advantages of Video
Conferencing re: Weather
Infinite Campus
Register for November User
Group Meetings HERE
Laurel - Havre - Corvallis - Kalispell