January 11, 2019 RCSD Educator Blog
January 7th Follow-Up
Can I Safely Use this App? Infographic
PD and Different Opportunities
Love and Logic Classes Start in February
Please find attached the flyer for the February/March Love & Logic
As always, if this is an IEP driven service, the Department of Special Education will cover the expense of the class. Case Managers, please contact your Program Specialist if you are considering adding this to an IEP.
If you have a parent who you feel can benefit from the class but is unable to pay, please work with your PTC to assist with the cost. If that is not an option, contact Kathy Yang and we can discuss a scholarship.
Love and Logic Flyer
Placer Area Reading Council
Remember to join us on Wednesday, Jan. 23rd for the third installment of our Balanced Literacy Series: Phonics, Word Work and Phonemic Awareness with Judy Lynch and Betsy Stenklyft. If you signed up for the complete series, please let us know whether or not you are planning to attend so that we can get a count for dinner. If you wish to attend the 3 remaining classes and haven't signed up for the series it is NOT too late! Become a PARC member for $40 and pay only $20 each for the 3 remaining classes (versus $40 per class). Note the attached flyers for registration and we hope to see you on the 23rd! Phonemic Awareness, Phonics & Word Work with Judy Lynch & Betsy Stenklyft. Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 4:00-7:00 John Adams Academy, Roseville, CA
Light dinner served.
Phonemic Awareness, Phones & Word Work
EdCamp
Interesting Articles We Read or Videos We Watched
The Puzzle of Motivation-Ted Talk by Daniel Pink
Rethinking Data: How to Create a Holistic View of Students- KQED News
You're a Human Being, Do Not Assess Like a Robot- Alice Keeler
Elementary: There were a few requests from staff to have access to the training slides from our January 7th Professional Development Day. Enjoy!
Middle School: Thank you again for a great day of learning. As a reminder, Brandon is more than happy to come out to your site or PLC to answer any questions or help with rubrics. The resources from the day can be found on the agenda.
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| Middle School staff learning about why the change to standards-based grading and rubrics from Myron Dueck. |
Here is an infographic that outlines what RCSD staff needs to know to vet third-party applications prior to use. With new laws around Digital Accessibility compliance and existing laws around Student Data Privacy, it is important to know what sites and apps staff can safely use.
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| Fiddyment and Junction teachers learning about the new Student Support Protocol. |
Love and Logic Classes Start in February
Please find attached the flyer for the February/March Love & Logic
As always, if this is an IEP driven service, the Department of Special Education will cover the expense of the class. Case Managers, please contact your Program Specialist if you are considering adding this to an IEP.
If you have a parent who you feel can benefit from the class but is unable to pay, please work with your PTC to assist with the cost. If that is not an option, contact Kathy Yang and we can discuss a scholarship.
Love and Logic Flyer
Placer Area Reading Council
Remember to join us on Wednesday, Jan. 23rd for the third installment of our Balanced Literacy Series: Phonics, Word Work and Phonemic Awareness with Judy Lynch and Betsy Stenklyft. If you signed up for the complete series, please let us know whether or not you are planning to attend so that we can get a count for dinner. If you wish to attend the 3 remaining classes and haven't signed up for the series it is NOT too late! Become a PARC member for $40 and pay only $20 each for the 3 remaining classes (versus $40 per class). Note the attached flyers for registration and we hope to see you on the 23rd! Phonemic Awareness, Phonics & Word Work with Judy Lynch & Betsy Stenklyft. Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 4:00-7:00 John Adams Academy, Roseville, CA
Light dinner served.
Phonemic Awareness, Phones & Word Work
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| Independent Reading at Junction, always a great thing to do while waiting for a vision test. |
Edcamp is February 9th at Westlake Charter in Natomas and it is FREE and lunch is included! Sign up today. Find out how by going to capcue.org.
Mini-Grant from CapCUE
Mini-Grant Applications are now open. Win up to $500 for your classroom by filling out a simple application. Go to capcue.org for more information!
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| Eich Ballroom Dance performing at the DO |
Sacramento Area Math League Contest
The Sacramento Area Math League invites your students to the SacMath / MathLeague.org contest hosted by Holmes Junior High School at Davis, California, to take place on Saturday January 26.
The contest will also serve as a qualifying contest to the MathLeague.org state championship contest.
Below are the links to the details and registration processes:
MS contest: https://sacmath.webs.com/
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| STEM work at Sargeant. |
RCSD Parent University
RCSD is hosting a Parent University for our TK-5 Families. The classes will take place from February 6-March 20th and are being held at Kaseberg School from 5:30-7:00 PM each week. The modules of learning include: How to help your children succeed academically, Taking a Positive Approach to Academics and Behavior, Understanding School Systems, and Technology Safety. It is free for our families and childcare is provided. Enrollment for the University is now open until January 25th and all parents across our district have been invited. Feel free to personally invite your families by giving out the English flyer or Spanish flyer.
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| Blue Oak students helping their younger buddies make Snowmen on Chromebooks. |
The Puzzle of Motivation-Ted Talk by Daniel Pink
Rethinking Data: How to Create a Holistic View of Students- KQED News
You're a Human Being, Do Not Assess Like a Robot- Alice Keeler
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