August 15, 2024 RCSD Educator Digest

Communications

Staff Directory Employee Profiles
Due to our recent switch to Google sign-in, employee profiles in our RCSD Staff Directory are experiencing issues with editing. If you need a change made to your profile, please contact Jessica Hull at jhull@rcsdk8.org with the changes as we work to restore editing access.

ParentSquare

• Please note whether you are sending a post at user-preferred time (digest is sent at 6 p.m. each day) or sending instantly. All users can adjust their settings in their profile under “notification settings” for emails, texts and app notifications.
• If you are sharing a file in a post, please do not link to a Google Drive document, but instead upload attachments directly to ParentSquare using the Attach Photos Or Files link from the left.
• Questions or need support? Contact Jessica Hull at jhull@rcsdk8.org.

Educational Services

Elementary Social Studies Pilot and Feedback
This year we will be having an elementary Social Studies curriculum pilot. Please review the form below for more information. If you are interested in participating in the Social Studies pilot, please complete the form below by August 23rd. If you are not interested in participating in the pilot, but would still like to provide feedback on current and potential future curriculums, please fill out the form below.
2024/2025 K-5th Social Studies Pilot Information and Committee Interest
Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Feedback
Contact: Kelly Yusim

Reading Assessment Protocol
Please reference the protocol below in regards to text and questions being read aloud to students during reading assessments.
Reading Assessment Protocol
Contact: Kelly Yusim

August 5th Benchmark PD FAQ
Thank you for your active participation and for the thoughtful questions you brought to the PD last week. Below is a document containing answers to frequently asked questions from the Benchmark PD on August 5th.
Benchmark PD FAQ
Contact: Kelly Yusim

SWIS App for iPads, iPhones, etc.


There is now a downloadable app for PBIS SWIS! Go to the approved apps on your district device to download. You can also download on your iPhones, Android phones, etc. as well. Your login credentials are the same as your desktop version. Now you can enter ODRs on the move!
Contact: PJ Daley

K-8 Math Key Resources Document Highlight
Linked to the RCSD Key Resources documents, there are Essential Standards Assessments in part 1 of the math section. These can be a valuable resource as you are completing or revising your PLC Essential Standards Pacing Guides.
You can explore this resource here: K / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

K-5 Science: Mini-Lessons
Discovery Education and Mystery Science both offer a bank of short videos about science topics that kids are curious about. They are great for the beginning of the year as quick brain breaks or discussion starters. You can find this collection of videos in Discovery Education’s channel called “DEmystified” and in Mystery Science’s “Mini-Lessons”.


Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

Optional Webinars for IXL Users
This year, IXL is offering free monthly webinars, tailored exclusively to what matters most to educators.

• In each 30-minute webinar, you will:
• Explore proven, practical strategies to save you time.
• Learn quick-hitting tips for easy implementation.
• Find additional ways to provide targeted, personalized instruction.
• Get answers to your questions in a live Q & A chat.

Click here to see the topics for the first few options and to reserve your spot.
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen