August 16, 2019 RCSD Educator Blog
Roseville City School District Celebrates 150 Years!
For 150 years, Roseville City School District has been inspiring and educating the youngest minds in Roseville. RCSD began modestly in 1869 with 44 students. In the last 150 years, we have grown to an impressive 11,500+ students. From the Gilded Age to the Information Age, our commitment and focus has always been child-centered.
For 150 years, Roseville City School District has been inspiring and educating the youngest minds in Roseville. RCSD began modestly in 1869 with 44 students. In the last 150 years, we have grown to an impressive 11,500+ students. From the Gilded Age to the Information Age, our commitment and focus has always been child-centered.
Throughout the year, we will be celebrating where we were and where we’re going. We invite you, the members of the community, to join us in this yearlong recognition as we honor the heritage and achievements of our alumni, staff, and students. Please share your ideas, photos, and stories with us at http://bit.ly/rcsd150 and remember to tag your photos and posts online with #RCSD150 to help spread celebratory cheer.
Digital Citizenship Lessons
Common Sense Education updated their K-2 lessons. There are three lessons for Kinder and 1st, and six lessons for Grades 2-8. You can click below to get to the scope and sequence.
Digital Citizenship Scope and Sequence
PowerTeacher Pro: Auto-Calculate Assignments
For all middle school teachers and any elementary teachers that use assignments, it is very important that you make sure in your settings that assignments are set to auto-calculate. This setting should have carried over from the previous year, but it is important to check. If you are new to our District or middle school you must do this or else scores won't auto-calculate when you enter assignments. Here are instructions on how to do it.
Writing Curriculum Informational Videos
Ed Tech Fun
Welcome students with a new character/avatar or create a fun welcome sign using the sites below.
Creative Your Own Character or Avatar
Sign and Image Generator
Create a puzzle that is a combination of images or letters for students to solve using the site below.
https://rebus.club/
PD Opportunities
California Reading Association
California Reading Conference returns to Sacramento on October 18-19. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
2019 CRA Information
A Day with Kelly Gallagher, Area 3 Writing Project
Join us for a day of learning and writing with author Kelly Gallagher Kelly has written many books including 180 Days: Two Teachers and the Quest to Engage and Empower Adolescents (with Penny Kittle), Teaching Adolescent Writers and Write Like This.
September 14, 2019 (8 am to 2 pm)
$80 (box lunch included)
ClickHERE for more information and registration.
CapCUE Techfest 2019
This fall join us for a full day of teaching and learning with colleagues from all over Northern California at the CapCUE Tech Fest 2019. Workshops will highlight the themes of Google Apps, Tablets in the Classroom, Project-Based Learning, Connected Classroom, Digital Literacy and Creation, STEM & NGSS and more! Click here to register.
Cost $80, includes lunch
Proceeds from the CapCUE Tech Fest support the CapCUE mini-grant program funding innovate uses of technology in our local schools for CapCUE members.
If paying by PO, please contact Marie Criste at mcriste@capcue.org.
The Education Conference
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for your 4th-7th-grade students to have a STEM education experience in a hands-on, outdoor environment. The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) and the American River Parkway Foundation are teaming up to conduct an Outdoor Environmental Education Program tied to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
This program consists of a half-day camp and will take place at The Campfire Site at River Bend Park in Rancho Cordova, along the American River. The cost is $600 per camp and includes all materials, instruction, bottled water, and a snack for each student. You can schedule a field trip from September 2019 - June 2020.
Please see the flyer for more information.
Interesting Articles We Read
A Simple Trick for Success with One-Pagers-Cult of Pedagogy
Academic Discourse: Beyond “Turn and Talk- Douglas Reeves
Teach Grammar within the Writers Workshop
2019-2020 Cycle Professional Development Information
This year TK-5th grade, and 6-8th ELA and Math teachers will have three sub pull out professional development training dates. Unlike previous years, your training this year will be half-day training rather than full days. Please use the document below to see which dates you are attending PD. Please be aware that some sites have moved from A to B group to support sub numbers and needs. For future planning and reference, below is a document that gives a brief overview of what your training will consist of this year.
2019-2020 Cycle PD Dates
TK-5 and MS ELA Cycle PD topics/descriptions
2019-2020 Cycle PD Dates
TK-5 and MS ELA Cycle PD topics/descriptions
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| Middle school teachers continuing the assessment, feedback, and grading journey. |
Common Sense Education updated their K-2 lessons. There are three lessons for Kinder and 1st, and six lessons for Grades 2-8. You can click below to get to the scope and sequence.
Digital Citizenship Scope and Sequence
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| Elementary teachers learning about the new writing curriculum. |
For all middle school teachers and any elementary teachers that use assignments, it is very important that you make sure in your settings that assignments are set to auto-calculate. This setting should have carried over from the previous year, but it is important to check. If you are new to our District or middle school you must do this or else scores won't auto-calculate when you enter assignments. Here are instructions on how to do it.
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Birthday book cart at Crestmont
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Here are some videos to help you get started with the NEW Units of Study Writing Curriculum. These videos will address our district pacing, start of the year expectations and On Demand Writing Prompts.
RCSD Pacing Guides
On Demand Writing Prompts
Implementation Expectations
RCSD Pacing Guides
On Demand Writing Prompts
Implementation Expectations
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| Book "Speed Dating" at Chilton |
Welcome students with a new character/avatar or create a fun welcome sign using the sites below.
Creative Your Own Character or Avatar
Sign and Image Generator
Create a puzzle that is a combination of images or letters for students to solve using the site below.
https://rebus.club/
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| Using four 4s to make the numbers 1-20 at Fiddyment |
California Reading Association
California Reading Conference returns to Sacramento on October 18-19. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
2019 CRA Information
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| Parents learning about the grading changes at Cooley Middle School's Back to School Night |
Join us for a day of learning and writing with author Kelly Gallagher Kelly has written many books including 180 Days: Two Teachers and the Quest to Engage and Empower Adolescents (with Penny Kittle), Teaching Adolescent Writers and Write Like This.
September 14, 2019 (8 am to 2 pm)
$80 (box lunch included)
ClickHERE for more information and registration.
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| Learning about IB Learner Profiles at Eich |
This fall join us for a full day of teaching and learning with colleagues from all over Northern California at the CapCUE Tech Fest 2019. Workshops will highlight the themes of Google Apps, Tablets in the Classroom, Project-Based Learning, Connected Classroom, Digital Literacy and Creation, STEM & NGSS and more! Click here to register.
Cost $80, includes lunch
Proceeds from the CapCUE Tech Fest support the CapCUE mini-grant program funding innovate uses of technology in our local schools for CapCUE members.
If paying by PO, please contact Marie Criste at mcriste@capcue.org.
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| Learning about water quality at Thomas Jefferson |
What: School of Education’s 8th Annual Education Conference; UDL- Education for All
Who: Teachers (preservice & in-service), Site/District Leadership, TOSA, Higher Education Faculty
When: Saturday, October 5, 2019; 8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Where: William Jessup University Campus (2121 University Ave, Rocklin, CA 95765)
River Bend Outdoor Environmental ProgramWho: Teachers (preservice & in-service), Site/District Leadership, TOSA, Higher Education Faculty
When: Saturday, October 5, 2019; 8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Where: William Jessup University Campus (2121 University Ave, Rocklin, CA 95765)
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for your 4th-7th-grade students to have a STEM education experience in a hands-on, outdoor environment. The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) and the American River Parkway Foundation are teaming up to conduct an Outdoor Environmental Education Program tied to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
This program consists of a half-day camp and will take place at The Campfire Site at River Bend Park in Rancho Cordova, along the American River. The cost is $600 per camp and includes all materials, instruction, bottled water, and a snack for each student. You can schedule a field trip from September 2019 - June 2020.
Please see the flyer for more information.
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| Buljan welcome back rally. |
A Simple Trick for Success with One-Pagers-Cult of Pedagogy
Academic Discourse: Beyond “Turn and Talk- Douglas Reeves
Teach Grammar within the Writers Workshop
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