September 21, 2023 RCSD Educator Blog

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES


K/1 Optional Lexia Training
Save the date! October 16th, 2023 from 2:45-3:45pm on Zoom. Please join us for an optional Lexia training to learn more about to how to access and utilize reports and resources in myLexia. More information will be shared closer to the date.

Elementary Report Card Feedback
Thank you for your feedback on the report cards. Thanks to your feedback we will adjust the order the math standards to more closely follow when each domain is taught, as well as add additional descriptions for math. Once these updates are complete, as well as the Spanish version of each, we will update them in PowerSchool and include instructions to teachers on how they can run those reports when it is time.

Contact: Brandon Blom


Elementary Progress Report Reminders

A reminder, Elementary Progress Reports need to go home by Friday, September 29th. 

Please see the documents below for additional information:

Progress Report Communication - This document includes information regarding what is required regarding Progress Reports and an explanation on how to use the updated Progress Reports.

RCSD Elementary Progress Reports - This document has linked to all progress reports. 


TK/K/1 Progress Reports Information

Please print and send home the ESGI Parent Letter for each student along with your Learning Behaviors Progress Reports. For information on which assessments to include, please see the calendars below. 

2023-24 TK Assessment Calendar

2023-2024 Kindergarten Assessment Calendar

2023-2024 1st Grade Assessment Calendar 

How to Print a Parent Letter -Video


Contact: Brandon Blom


Middle School Mid-Trimester Progress Check

Middle school teachers, an email from the school site will go home on Friday, September 29th to remind parents they can check grades in Otus. Here is a sample of the message that will be sent home by the school site. A reminder all students should have a grade for both Engagement and Work Completion.


Contact: Brandon Blom


6-8 Math - enVision Feedback 

On October 30th 6-8 math teachers will receive a full day of training on enVision Program Implementation Essentials. We are looking for teacher feedback to help us plan the topics covered in this training. Please use this form to give feedback on the enVision curriculum, and the topics you would like to learn more about.


Contact: Lisa Wegsteen


K-5 Math - Free Back to School Training Session

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will be hosting a free back to school webinar training session for teachers interested in gaining familiarity with Math Expressions resources. It will be October 3rd from 3:30-4:30. If you are interested, click here to register and use this RSVP code: V-CA1003-MX.


Contact: Lisa Wegsteen


PERSONNEL SERVICES


Wellness Program - Grokker Challenge - Sept 25 to Oct 13

You’re invited: 10 Minute, No Limit!! Challenge - We challenge you to find me-time for 10 minutes a day, for 19 days.  There’s “no limit” on what you do as long as you focus on your wellbeing for 10 minutes a day. All RCSD employees have access to a free Grokker account. If you haven’t registered for Grokker, please go to this LINK to unlock your free access. This challenge will be a site/dept team event. All participating district employees must complete the SIG Wellness - Annual Wellness Waiver of Liability form.  The completed form can be sent to Laurie Milton in Personnel.


Contact: Laurie Milton


Employee Assistance Program - SupportLinc

SIG is now working with SupportLinc, our new Employee Assistance Program.  Emotional wellbeing and work-life balance resources to keep you at your best. SupportLink offers expert guidance to help you and your family address and resolve everyday issues.  Please click on this link for the FAQ.  This information can also be found on the RCSD website under Personnel, Wellness Program. 


Contact: Laurie Milton

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