Emails with Dr.

Rogers:
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From: DeZeeuw, Kent [mailto:kdezeeuw@sheldon.k12.ia.us]
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 8:39 AM
To: ROGERS, MICHAEL
Subject: Internship
Dr. Rodgers,
Thank you for your patience in accommodating my internship. I am contacting you for a couple
of reasons. First, I would like to get some confirmation from you over the day that I must spent
at your school shadowing you. I would really like to spend Monday, April 6. Would this day
work for you?
Second, depending on the number of hours I spend with you on the day that I shadow you, up
to 8 hours extra to meet my requirement for my internship. I wanted to open the lines of
communication with you to see if you had any opportunities for me to meet those extra 8
hours.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Kent De Zeeuw
Math/Computer Education Sheldon High School
Head Wrestling Coach, Sheldon/South OBrien
(712)324-2501
You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward
what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing
it to master you. ~ Brian Tracy
From: ROGERS, MICHAEL [mailto:rogersm@live.siouxcityschools.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:35 AM
To: DeZeeuw, Kent
Subject: RE: Internship
Kent, great to hear from you. Monday, April 6th will work. The students will just be getting
back from spring break so theyll be raring to go. In regards to your other 8 hours, we have
night activities from concerts to informational meetings to sporting events that will be
happening beginning that Tuesday night, April 7th and continuing on for the next several

weeks. You shouldnt have any problem filling up the remainder of your time. Ill look forward
to seeing you on the 6th of April.
Mike

From: DeZeeuw, Kent [mailto:kdezeeuw@sheldon.k12.ia.us]

Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 2:25 PM
To: ROGERS, MICHAEL
Subject: RE: Internship
Excellent. We will plan on the 6th. What time do you typically arrive at school? I will meet you
there.
Do you have an online school activities calendar, or could you send me some dates of the
activities that are possibilities? I would like to try to coordinate things with my family.
Thanks in advance.
Kent De Zeeuw
Math/Computer Education Sheldon High School
Head Wrestling Coach, Sheldon/South OBrien
(712)324-2501
You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward
what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing
it to master you. ~ Brian Tracy
From: ROGERS, MICHAEL [mailto:rogersm@live.siouxcityschools.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 4:25 PM
To: DeZeeuw, Kent
Subject: RE: Internship
Kent,
If you arrived anywhere from 7:00-7:15 a.m. that would be great. The following is two weeks
out from April 6th:
April 7, Tuesday
6:30pm

Gear Up Family Informational Meeting Lunchroom

April 9, Thursday

8th grade Band Concert Little Theatre 6pm

7th & 8th grade Choir Concert Eppley Auditorium

7:30pm
April 14, Tuesday

6th Choir Concert EMS Gym 6pm

April 17, Friday

EMS Track Meet @ Sioux City Relays 3:30 p.m.

April 20, Monday

PAC Meeting Lunchroom 5:30pm

April 21, Tuesday

EMS Track City Meet at The Stadium-3:30 p.m.

April 22, Wednesday

11am

8th grade to Nickis Family Orpheum Theatre 9:30am-

April 23, Thursday

Survivor 8:30am

8th grade Assembly with Mr. Phil Ganz Holocaust

EMS Track Meet at EMS 3:30 p.m.

Mike
From: DeZeeuw, Kent [mailto:kdezeeuw@sheldon.k12.ia.us]
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:42 AM
To: ROGERS, MICHAEL
Subject: RE: Internship
Is there a specific place that I should park or enter your building? Is there any other
information that I need to know for the 6th?
Kent De Zeeuw
Math/Computer Education Sheldon High School
Head Wrestling Coach, Sheldon/South OBrien
(712)324-2501
You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward
what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing
it to master you. ~ Brian Tracy
From: ROGERS, MICHAEL [mailto:rogersm@live.siouxcityschools.com]
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 5:35 AM
To: DeZeeuw, Kent
Subject: RE: Internship
Kent,
Park right out in front of school and come in through the main doors. You may have to
buzz in as the doors wont unlock until 7:10 a.m. As soon as you come in take a quick left which
is where the main office is located. We will be going outside for lunch recess so dress
accordingly (comfortable shoes etc.). Have a sack lunch as we'll be eating on the run in
between lunch periods. We have a three story building so well be going up and down stairs. It
will be a great day. See you Monday the 6th!
Mike

From: DeZeeuw, Kent [mailto:kdezeeuw@sheldon.k12.ia.us]

Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 12:01 PM
To: ROGERS, MICHAEL
Subject: Monday
Dr. Rogers:
Just wanting to confirm my job shadow day with you on Monday, April 6. I am planning on
being in Sioux City around 7:00 or 7:15. I will stay as long as I can.
I am thinking that I will be able to get 11 to 12 hours that day and my professor has said that I
am able to use travel time as a part of the arrangement. In all likelihood, I will be able to cover
the remaining hours at one of the events that you gave me as possibilities earlier. If it is not too
much inconvenience for you, I will confirm this part of the arrangement with you on Monday.
I am really looking forward to spending the day with you.
Kent De Zeeuw
Math/Computer Education Sheldon High School
Head Wrestling Coach, Sheldon/South OBrien
(712)324-2501
You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward
what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing
it to master you. ~ Brian Tracy
From: ROGERS, MICHAEL [mailto:rogersm@live.siouxcityschools.com]
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 9:37 AM
To: DeZeeuw, Kent
Subject: RE: Monday
Kent,
Great to hear from you. Looking forward to seeing you on Monday the 6th.
Mike

From: ROGERS, MICHAEL [mailto:rogersm@live.siouxcityschools.com]

Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 5:24 AM
To: Staff EMS
Subject: Today's Update 4/6/15 (A-DAY)
If any student fails, we fail! True long lasting success in our students only occurs
when we can effectively teach this generation how to be selfless and to do what they
can for others. Simply put, we teach the whole child!
I hope you had a great break and are raring to go. Hes risen indeed! Its an exciting
time as we push to the end. Holding students accountable and consistently keeping
our high expectations is vital to finishing strong!
This Weeks Events & Activities:
Mon, Apr. 6th 6:50-7:15 a.m. Administrator Meeting (Dr. Rogers Office) Hardin &
Rogers
A-DAY
7:15-5:30 p.m. Job Shadow Administrative Internship (Dr. Rogers
Office)
9:43-10:23 a.m. 6th Grade Incentive (Shield Filled)
2:00-2:30 p.m. Office Staff Meeting (Conference Room)
2:05-3:50 p.m. Professional Dev. (Library) Agenda Attached
Tues, Apr. 7th
Room)
B-DAY

7:20-7:40 a.m. Counselor Summer School Meeting (Conference

7:30-8:30 a.m. SPED Meeting (Conference Room)

7:45-8:10 a.m. 6th Grade Superstar Assembly (6th POD)
8:50-10:40 a.m. Wilkerson & Chamberlain Classes to Swimming (East High)
9:00-10:00 a.m. Administration Meeting (Dr. Rogers Office) Steele & Rogers
9:15-9:45 a.m. Intermediate Hearings (ESC) Hardin
9:40-11:15 a.m. Vogts Class to Swimming (East High)
10:00-10:30 a.m. Consulting Mtg. (Dr. Rogers Office) Weltz, Kirk, Mulroy &
Vanschoiack
12:37-1:19 p.m. Girls Circle Group (Room 345) Margarite
2:00-3:00 p.m. IEP Meeting (Conference Room)
2:01-2:45 p.m. Full 8th Grade CHOIR REHEARSAL (Choir Room) Smith &
Barry
2:45-3:45 p.m. Guitar Club (Room 330) Mrs. Lyman
2:45-4:00 p.m. Select Choir (Room 331) Mrs. Smith
2:45-3:45 p.m. STEM Club Meeting (Room 318) Burnight
2:50-4:00 p.m. Band Club (Room 340) Mrs. Harris
6:30-7:30 p.m. 7th Grade Family Informational Meeting (Lunchroom)
Wed. Apr. 8th 7:45-2:45 p.m. Teen Screen (Library)
A-DAY
7:45-8:10 a.m. 7th Grade Math Bee Practice (Room 203)
7:45-8:10 a.m. Laura Mesz to Visit 8th Grade Students about PLTW (8th POD)

8:00-12:00 p.m. Workshop PD (Le Mars, IA) Dr. Rogers

9:00-9:30 a.m. Counselors Meeting (Room 219)
1:14-1:58 p.m. Full 7th Grade CHOIR REHEARSAL (Choir Room) Smith &
Barry
2:45-3:45 p.m. STEM Club (Room 318) Burnight
2:50-3:05 PD Calendar Meeting (Steeles Office) Cloud, Meier
Thu. Apr. 9th
B-DAY

7:45-2:45 p.m. Teen Screen (Library)

8:30-4:00 p.m. PBIS Training (AEA)
Clarkson, Meier, Hicklin, Mollett, Barry Roan, Pape, Kleene & Hardin
9:00-10:30 a.m. 7th Grade CHOIR REHEARSEL (Eppley Auditorium)
10:30-11:30 a.m. 8th Grade CHOIR REHEARSEL (Eppley Auditorium)
11:30-12:30 p.m. Select CHOIR REHEARSEL (Eppley Auditorium)
12:30-1:15 p.m. Contractors to Tour East Middle School
2:45-3:45 p.m. STEM Club Meeting (Room 318) Burnight
2:50-3:50 p.m. Yearbook Club Meeting (Room 330) Mrs. Lyman
3:00-4:00 p.m. JYC Class (Room 345)
6:00-7:00 p.m. 8th Grade Band Concert (Little Theatre)
7:30-8:30 p.m. 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concert (Eppley Auditorium)

Fri. Apr. 10th

A-DAY

7:45-8:10 a.m. 7th Grade Math Bee Practice (Room 203)

7:50-8:10 a.m. Peer Helper Meeting (8th Grade POD)
8:00-3:00 p.m. Solution Tree Training on PLCs (AEA) Dr. Rogers
8:13-8:57 a.m. Full 6th Grade CHOIR REHEARSAL (Choir Room) Smith &

Barry
2:45-3:45 p.m. Positive Spartan Club Meeting (Room 318) Burnight
Make everyday a difference making day A-Team!
Mike R.

From: DeZeeuw, Kent [mailto:kdezeeuw@sheldon.k12.ia.us]

Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 7:08 PM
To: ROGERS, MICHAEL
Subject: NCLB Reauthorization Bill

Dr. Rogers,
I was thinking about the additional five hours that I need to complete to finish up my internship
agreement with you. I was looking at Friday, April 17 and wondering if it would work to
complete all five hours at this event. I would leave Sheldon around 4 and would be in Sioux City
at approximately 5. Will you be there from 5 to 8? Including travel time, that would satisfy my
remaining hours needed. Please let me know what you think about this idea.
Below is a link to the article from the New York Times that I referenced in our discussion earlier
this afternoon. Thanks again for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
From The New York Times:
Senate Plan to Revise No Child Left Behind Law Would Not Measure Teachers by Test Scores
The proposal retains the requirement for yearly tests, but the federal government would no
longer prescribe how the states handle schools with continuously poor scores.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/08/us/senators-propose-bipartisan-bill-to-revise-nochild-left-behind-law.html?mwrsm=Email
Kent De Zeeuw
Math/Computer Education Sheldon High School
Head Wrestling Coach, Sheldon/South OBrien
(712)324-2501
You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward
what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing
it to master you. ~ Brian Tracy
From: ROGERS, MICHAEL [mailto:rogersm@live.siouxcityschools.com]
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 12:23 PM
To: DeZeeuw, Kent
Subject: RE: NCLB Reauthorization Bill
Kent,

Well make it work. Ill be there after 5:00 because Ill be back at school finishing up on
interviews. If you want to meet at school well drive over to the track which is about 10
minutes away.
Mike

On Apr 16, 2015, at 3:33 PM, DeZeeuw, Kent <kdezeeuw@sheldon.k12.ia.us> wrote:

Dr. Rogers,
I am planning on meeting you at EMS around 5 again tomorrow night for the remainder of my hours for
my internship. Thanks and looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow.

Kent De Zeeuw
Math/Computer Education Sheldon High School
Head Wrestling Coach, Sheldon/South OBrien

(712)324-2501
You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens
to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you. ~ Brian
Tracy
From: ROGERS, MICHAEL [mailto:rogersm@live.siouxcityschools.com]
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 3:29 AM
To: DeZeeuw, Kent
Subject: Re: Tomorrow

Great, see you later today!

Mike
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