October 5, 2023 RCSD Educator Blog
COMMUNICATIONS
Every Day Matters Attendance Campaign
In early August, RCSD launched our district-wide attendance campaign, "Every Day Matters" and your support is vital in making it a success.
Why Attendance Matters:
As educators, we are well aware of the importance of regular attendance for our students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Consistent attendance not only enhances their learning experiences, but also sets the foundation for lifelong success. Each day a student is present in the classroom is an opportunity for them to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our District Attendance Campaign:
To address attendance challenges and improve student outcomes, we’ve launched a comprehensive district attendance campaign. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the significance of attendance, provide resources and support to students and families facing attendance barriers, and ultimately boost our district's overall attendance rates.
How You Can Help:
We believe that every staff member plays a crucial role in this campaign's success. Here are some ways you can contribute:
Build Relationships: Establish strong connections with your students. A positive staff-student relationship can motivate students to attend school regularly.
Early Intervention: Be alert to signs of absenteeism or disengagement in your students. Report concerns to your site administrator.
Parent and Family Engagement: Encourage open communication with parents and guardians. Help them understand the importance of attendance and involve them in addressing attendance challenges. Please refer families to our "Every Day Matters" webpage with multiple educational and community resources.
Celebrate Attendance: Recognize students for improvements in attendance. Positive reinforcement can motivate students to be present.
Spread the Word: Share information about our attendance campaign with your colleagues, students, and their families.
Together, we can make a significant impact on our students' lives by improving their attendance. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the attendance campaign, please feel free to reach out to Jessica Hull, Executive Director of Communication and Community Engagement at jhull@rcsdk8.org or 50132. Thank you!
Google Translate on Student Devices
The Google Translate extension was added to all RCSD-issued student Chromebooks on 9/25/2025. If needed, students are now able to access Google Translate directly from the tab they are working from on their Chromebooks. Note: All families were notified of this added extension and were given an opportunity to opt-out if desired.
Contact: Jennie Ruvalcaba
SchoolsFirst Teacher Grant
The SchoolsFirst Credit Union teacher grant has recently become available, and continues to be during the month of October. Last year, we had over 200 applicants apply and many teachers throughout the greater Sacramento area were awarded and selected to receive the grant to put towards their innovative programs. Find links to the application and more information below.
https://www.schoolsfirstfcu.org/about-us/education-foundation-eligibility/
https://www.schoolsfirstfcu.org/about-us/education-foundation
Museum Of Science And Curiosity (MOSAC) Educator Appreciation: STEAM Program Showcase on Thursday, October 12th from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
MOSAC is hosting all Sacramento area educators at the museum for a night of appreciation, food, and drinks! Experience the exhibits, labs and planetarium shows that thousands of educators and students enjoy every year.
Your experience:
Free admission and parking to the museum and MOSAC Mixer (18+, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Free drinks and food provided from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (additional food and drinks are available for purchase after 6:00 p.m. during the MOSAC Mixer)
Explore the museum exhibits, lab programs, and planetarium shows
Fun and inspiring experiences and conversations to bring back to your classroom
Register below! Limit one registration per person - please encourage your friends and colleagues to register themselves to attend!
Lexia Training
Save the date! October 16th, 2023 from 2:45-3:45 p.m. 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. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here.
Zoom Link: Roseville City Elem School District Core5 Data Coaching
Meeting ID: 957 1617 3778
Contact: Kelly Yusim
K-8 Science: SMUD Educator Workshops
SMUD offers free educator science workshops. There are both virtual and live options available. Check out the topics and details here.
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen
K-5 Science: Science Materials
You can now order materials from the Discovery Education science kits, as well as materials often used in the Mystery Science activities. We will do our best to stock consumable materials listed here for each grade level. If you are interested in placing an order for materials, please communicate with your site’s LMS. When orders are submitted, we will work to get the materials delivered to sites as quickly as possible, but please allow a two-week turnaround for this.
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen
County Library Upgrade
The Placer County Library recently upgraded its website (www.placer.ca.gov/library) and it includes a resource page for educators (https://www.placer.ca.gov/9280/Educators) with links for early literacy, how to schedule a visit from our library and much more.
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