August 3, 2023 RCSD Educator Blog
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
August 7th PD Day
Please see the document below for additional details for the August 7th PD day. We are excited to learn with you on this day!
August 7, 2023 RCSD Professional Development Day
Contact: Your Site Principal
Academic Pacing and Planning Guides
These pacing and planning guides are structured to allow time for setting up classroom routines and time for students to get to know one another before diving into the curriculum. The first two weeks of the new school year focus on building relationships with and among our students.
Contact: Kelly Yusim and Lisa Wegsteen
2023-2024 Assessment Calendar and Report Card Dates
A reminder, you can always find both of these using the tabs above in the blog. Below is the assessment calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.
Contact: Kelly Yusim
Below are the progress report and report card dates for the 2023-2024 school year.
2023-2024 Progress Report/Report Card Dates
Contact: Brandon Blom
2023-2024 i-Ready Windows
Window 1: August 14 - September 15
Window 2: December 4 - January 26
Window 3: April 15 - May 17 (optional for 3rd-8th)
Contact: Kelly Yusim
CAASPP Student Scores
Student score reports are located in PowerSchool. To access student score reports please follow the steps on the document linked below.
Teacher: CAASPP Score Reports in PowerSchool
RCSD Digital Citizenship Reminder
A reminder that in RCSD, we teach Digital Citizenship to all students K-8. The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires all students K-12 receive Internet Safety lessons to learn about appropriate online behavior each year. We use Common Sense Media for our safety lessons.
The lesson topics are the same as last year. The format of the website has changed a little, but you can still easily find Lesson Slides, instructions, and handouts all in one place. Below is a link to the lessons for each grade level.
All lessons for your grade level are expected to be taught by the end of the school year.
Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Lessons
Contact: Brandon Blom
EduTyping Reminder
A reminder that all students in 1st through 6th grade have access to Edutyping. Please see the links below for more details on how to log in as a student or teacher.
Contact: Brandon Blom
Classwize
We once again have Classwize for all RCSD staff. Classwize allows you to view student activity on their Chromebooks, push specific websites to all students, focus students, and block and allow websites.
To access Classwize, go to https://classwize.linewize.net/, select roseville.ca.us as your district, click next, then continue with Google.
Click here to visit the Zendesk page with help videos/articles for Classwize.
Contact: Brandon Blom
ELA Assessment Bank
Additional ELA Essential Standards Assessments have been added to the assessment bank. Please work with your PLC to decide how to use these assessments to support your essential standards data. Please note that not all have standards have assessments yet.
Contact: Kelly Yusim
Benchmark Cross-Curricular Guide
Please see the attached guide for support in planning with science and social studies lessons. This guide provides an outline of the science and social studies standards taught in Benchmark units.
Benchmark Cross-Curricular Guide for Science and Social Studies
Contact: Kelly Yusim
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
UPDATE - Please update your MacOS device before August 31st, 2023
In light of support requests for the upcoming school year, we have decided to delay the mandatory MacBook updates. Staff are still encouraged to refer to the previously shared guides for assistance with installation or troubleshooting. We will provide further information regarding the rescheduled update requirement shortly. Thank you for your understanding.
How to update without an admin password
Resolve some issues with your updates
RCSD Student Password Update
Our commitment to providing students with a safe and secure online environment remains unwavering as we prepare for the upcoming school year. By implementing student password changes, we are taking proactive steps to ensure their digital security.
Beginning Tuesday, August 9th at 9:00 am, students will be able to log in to Clever and their Google accounts using the following credentials:
Preschool through 2nd Grade:
3rd through 8th Grade:
Please reference the following link for step-by-step instructions that can be shared with students on how to change student passwords.
CoolMathGames.com
Due to inappropriate ads, CoolMathGames.com, an enrichment website, will be blocked for the upcoming school year. At this time, the service provider currently offers an ad-free alternative for up to $60 per student per year. Therefore, Educational and Technology Services are working together to seek an alternative solution.
Auto Attendant Menu Options Updated
We have successfully revamped our school site's auto attendants (Voicemail Greetings) to feature the school's official website address now, providing convenient access to essential online resources. Furthermore, we have condensed the content to ensure a more concise and efficient message delivery. Below, you can find a sample of the improved auto attendant greeting:
Thank you for calling Blue Oaks elementary school.
For school hours, events, and location, please visit blueoaks.rcsdk8.org
To report an absence, press 1.
To leave a message, press 2.
To speak to the front office staff, press 3.
These enhancements aim to enhance the caller's experience while reinforcing our commitment to seamless communication and access to pertinent school information. We believe these changes will significantly benefit our school community and stakeholders.
Contact: Bryan Lemas
Update to Technology Support Model
We're excited to announce an upcoming change to enhance our support services. Beginning Monday, August 7th, the Information Systems Technician team will transition from the current assigned schools model to a more efficient "First In, First Out" approach.
Our primary goal with this shift is to minimize response times and elevate customer satisfaction. We understand the importance of timely issue resolution, and this new approach will help us achieve that. Ticket prioritization will be determined by either submission time or the severity of a system outage.
We'll utilize TeamViewer for remote connections and prompt issue resolution to expedite support and streamline our processes. This change will significantly reduce response times, allowing us to address problems more efficiently and effectively.
For cases that require in-person assistance, any member of the Information Systems Technician team will respond promptly to provide the necessary support.
If you encounter a technician on-site, have a question, or require assistance, please take advantage of our Zendesk or simply call our help desk; we're here to assist. Please refrain from impromptu questions to help us maintain a structured and efficient support environment.
By implementing this remote support approach, our Information Systems Technicians will be able to attend and respond promptly to calls to the help desk. This change is designed to enhance our support services further and provide you with the best possible experience.
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