Sept. 6, 2017 Edition
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THE MYSTERY OF WORK LIFE BALANCE
"where the curse of work life balance begins, the only way to break the curse, and the transformed life without the distressing curse"
~Click HERE for Lifehack.org article
IN THIS EDITION:  C PI Workshop in Ennis Sept. 23  |   Common PIR Day Registration  |  NEW: Meet Our Instructors  |  Tech Summit Feb. 5, 6, & 7, 2018  |  2017-18 MECC Reviews  |   Joke of the Week  |   Anaconda PD: 2017-18 Classes  |  LEGIT Student Loan Forgiveness Program   |   OPI's Three Big Ideas 9/1   |  OPI's Teacher Learning Hub Courses 8/31  |   Newsletter Archive
CPI Square
ENNIS CPI WORKSHOP
Saturday, Sept. 30  |  8am - 5pm

This 1-day crisis prevention workshop led by our new CPI instructor, Melissa Hanson, emphasizes early intervention and non-physical methods for prevention & management of disruptive behavior.
~ Click  HERE  to  Register ~
Click HERE for 
Registration
COMMON PIR DAY SEPT. 25, 2017 
9 am - 4 pm  |  Willson School  |  Bozeman, MT

Morning session sponsored by Region IV CSPD featuring Keynote speaker  Jessica Minahan on "Reducing Anxiety in the Classroom"; afternoon session choices include Suicide Prevention, Medicaid Billing 101, SWMSS' Co-op Food Program 101, Google Applications for Education, IEFA, and Integrating Social & Emotional Learning with Instruction. Registration includes LUNCH.

Jeff Blessum  |  jblessum@swmss.coop  |  406-624-3336 
~ MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS ~
MELISSA TOVAAS

Melissa Tovaas is an education consultant with a passion for social & emotional learning, literacy, and STEM. She began her 15+ years in education as an elementary school teacher, continuing her work with schools as a professional learning and curriculum consultant through education organizations. Melissa enjoys providing learning that builds community and collaboration around best practices in curriculum and instruction.

For a list of session topics please click HERE.  To schedule Melissa at your school, please contact:  Jeff Blessum  |  jblessum@swmss.coop  |  406-624-3336 x.2

SWMSS 5TH ANNUAL
TECH SUMMIT
February 5, 6, & 7, 2018   |    Bozeman, MT

PRESENTER PROPOSALS 
DUE BY OCT. 31

Todd Lark  |  tlark@swmss.coop  |  406-624-3336 x.3
2017-18 MECC REVIEWS

This year's focus will be on Science and Health Enhancement. Dates and locations for the reviews coming soon!
JOKE OF THE WEEK

For Those 
About to Teach...
We Salute You
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Anaconda Public Schools

OPEN TO STAFF AT ALL DISTRICTS
~ 2017-18 ANACONDA PD ~

The Anaconda School District believes that in order for students to perform at their full potential we must first develop our instructional skills to our fullest potential. To that end the district is offering a variety of PD opportunities on Monday evenings from September-April and inviting ALL school districts to participate. For a complete list of classes, instructor bios, and registration options please click HERE.

Dr. Gerry Nolan, Superintendent  |  Anaconda Public Schools
(406) 563-6361 x. 1621  |  gnolan@anacondaschools.org
AESA STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM

Searching for a LEGIT way to lower your monthly student loan payments? We may have the answer! Please click HERE to read the letter our director received Aug. 25th, and click HERE to access the program details brochure.

Bruce Grubbs  |  bgrubbs@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 ext. 1
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS
Infinite Campus

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Tip of the Month
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SWMSS  |  404 W Main St, Bozeman MT 59715  |  800-284-9271