March 20, 2025 RCSD Educator Digest

Business Services

New Payroll Alpha Split 

Effective March 1, 2025 the new Payroll alpha split is as follows:
A-F: Kristen Levy
G-O: Kari Felkins
P-Z: Erin Eason

Educational Services

ESGI Historical Data
Historical data will not be available in ESGI until March 26th, 2025. Teachers will have access to see student historical data again beginning on March 27th.
Contact: Kelly Yusim

6-8 Math: IXL Snapshot Diagnostic Has a New Name
IXL is constantly adding new features and updating their platform. One of their latest updates is changing the name of the Real Time Diagnostic in Snapshot mode to Flex Diagnostic in Benchmark mode. Their reason for the change is that Flex Diagnostic better reflects the purpose and impact of the assessment. Nothing is changing with how we assess students or what data we capture, just the name is different.
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

3-8 Math: SBAC Performance Task Examples
Listed below are compiled lists of examples of SBAC Math Performance Tasks released by the state.

• Grades 3-5
• Grades 6-8

Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

3-8 Math: Smarter Balanced Focused Interim Assessment Blocks and Curriculum Alignment
Focused Interim Assessment Blocks (FIABs) are short CAASPP-aligned assessments that can be used in many ways in the classroom. Each FIAB typically has 10-15 items, and can be generated as a printable PDF from the Interim Assessment Portal. The grade-level spreadsheets below have all the FIABs for that grade, as well as the links to the Interim Assessment Portal. They also show in which unit or topic the content is taught in the adopted curriculum. The information in these spreadsheets are secure materials and are intended for classroom use only.

• Grade 3
• Grade 4
• Grade 5
• Grade 6
• Grade 7
• Grade 8

Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

Area 3 Writing Project: Invitational Summer Institute
The Area 3 Writing Project invites teachers to apply for the Invitational Summer Institute. The summer institute brings teachers together to examine and critique research, discuss writing practices, and engage in professional and personal writing. If you are interested in this professional development opportunity, applications are due March 21, 2025. For more information, please click here.
Contact: Kelly Yusim

TK-8 Reading Assessment Protocol
Please take a minute to review the Reading Assessment Protocol for your grade level for Trimester 3.
Contact: Kelly Yusim

Personnel Services

Volunteer Mentors Needed
RCSD is looking to recruit volunteer mentors for the 2025-26 school year.
Volunteer Mentor Interest Letter
Due by March 30, 2025
Questions? Contact Amy Blake at ablake@rcsdk8.org

Wellness
RCSD has a Wellness Agreement in place with Burn Boot Camp

Come try a camp for free, learn about what Burn has to offer, and take advantage of exclusive RCSD pricing via payroll deduction!
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