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August 7, 2025 RCSD Educator Digest

Communications ParentSquare Check out this list of what’s new in ParentSquare - including the brand new “read receipts” for messages! Don’t forget the major change this year - the unmerging of personal and professional accounts - learn more here . Need support with ParentSquare? Reach out to Jessica Hull. Educational Services K-5 Professional Development Cycle All K-5, SDC, and RSP teachers will have District Cycle Professional Development this year. Please review this PD Cycle Schedule to see which date(s) your PLC will be attending Professional Development. Please let us know if you notice any discrepancies in grade level placements or PLC members listed. More information will be shared as your PD date approaches. Contact: Kelly Yusim, Lisa Wegsteen, or Monique Homesley 6-8 Professional Development Cycle 6-8 Math, ELA, ELD, Science, History, SDC, and RSP teachers will attend Professional Development this year. Please review this PD Cycle Schedule to see which date(s) your PLC wil...

July 31, 2025 RCSD Educator Digest

Communications ParentSquare ParentSquare and Gmail are our only two official means of communication with families. Please reach out with any questions. For a review, these training slides are available. Links to online trainings are provided on the last slide. Please review these ParentSquare changes at your earliest convenience. A major change is the unmerging of personal and professional accounts - learn more here . All permission slips/forms should be accessible in ParentSquare forms. Have a form you don’t see in ParentSquare? Please contact Jessica Hull. We’ll be once again hosting two family nights for ParentSquare. See flyer for details. Trouble with your account? Contact Jessica Hull for support. Contact: Jessica Hull Communications 101 For all things Communications in RCSD, refer to our updated Communications 101 Guide . Visitor Photos/Videos In accordance with state and federal privacy regulations and our RCSD opt-out, please ensure this information is shared with families...

May 22, 2025 RCSD Educator Digest

Communications Staff Directory Photos Starting in the 2025-26 school year, we will be using official school photos to update staff directory profiles on our websites. This is to ensure that profile photos are current, consistent, and accurately represent each staff member. No action is required; just plan to be photo-ready on picture day. Contact: Sydney Roll Educational Services Elementary Report Card Information Report cards must be sent home by Thursday, May 29th. Please work with your principal on if report cards will be emailed or printed and by when. Teachers have the ability to print their own report card in PTP. Elementary PTP- Entering Report Card Grades and Comments Running PowerSchool Report Cards- Teachers : This page includes steps on how to run a report card, as well as an instructional video. Contact: Angela Garcia Middle School Report Card Information Final grades are due by Tuesday, May 27th at 11:59pm. Report cards will be emailed home on May 29th. A reminder to pleas...

May 15, 2025 RCSD Educator Digest

Educational Services Elementary Report Card Information Report cards must be sent home by Thursday, May 29th. Please work with your principal on if report cards will be emailed or printed and by when. Teachers have the ability to print their own report card in PTP. Elementary PTP- Entering Report Card Grades and Comments Running PowerSchool Report Cards- Teachers : This page includes steps on how to run a report card, as well as an instructional video. Contact: Angela Garcia Middle School Report Card Information Final grades are due by Tuesday, May 27th at 11:59pm. Report cards will be emailed home on May 29th. A reminder to please make sure you are running your own preview to check final grades. If you need any assistance please submit a Zendesk ticket. Contact: Angela Garcia 3rd-5th grade Teachers: We Need Your Feedback We’re collecting your input on the Benchmark or Lucy Calkins writing curriculum you’ve used this year. Your thoughts will help guide future decisions. The form will b...

May 8, 2025 RCSD Educator Digest

Educational Services i-Ready Office Hours Do you have any questions about anything in i-Ready or would you like specific help with a feature in i-Ready? Consider stopping by i-Ready Optional Office Hours and receive support directly from one of our i-Ready representatives. Please see the dates and times below! i-Ready Office Hours: May 8th and May 9th from 2:30-5:00 pm on Zoom Contact: Kelly Yusim i-Ready Window 3 i-Ready Window 3 is from April 22nd-May 23rd. As a reminder, window 3 is required for 2nd grade, but optional for 3rd-5th due to CAASPP testing. Please work with your PLC to decide on when to administer the Diagnostic. Contact: Kelly Yusim K/1 Teachers: We Need Your Feedback! If you haven’t already and you're interested in providing feedback on foundational skills assessments and ESGI, please take a moment to share your thoughts on this form . 📩 Check your email from April 22nd for details. 🗓️ Please submit the form by May 9th. Thanks for helping us improve! Contact: Ke...

May 1, 2025 RCSD Educator Digest

Educational Services i-Ready Office Hours Do you have any questions about anything in i-Ready or would you like specific help with a feature in i-Ready? Consider stopping by i-Ready Optional Office Hours and receive support directly from one of our i-Ready representatives. Please see the dates and times below! i-Ready Office Hours: May 8th and May 9th from 2:30-5:00 pm on Zoom Contact: Kelly Yusim K/1 Teachers: We Need Your Feedback! If you haven’t already and you're interested in providing feedback on foundational skills assessments and ESGI, please take a moment to share your thoughts on this form . 📩 Check your email from April 22nd for details. 🗓️ Please submit the form by May 9th. Thanks for helping us improve! Contact: Kelly Yusim or Lisa Wegsteen

April 10, 2025 RCSD Educator Digest

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Educational Services April 21st Professional Development Hello RCSD Educators, We are very excited for our upcoming district PD day on 4/21/25! Please review the document linked below which provides location and schedule information for elementary and middle school staff. Teachers will need a charged laptop for the district professional development sessions. All elementary teachers will attend the Social Studies PD for the grade level they currently teach and will need to bring their TCI Social Studies Teacher’s Edition. Also, please make sure you have access to the TCI app in Clever before the PD day. If you do not have access, please submit a ZenDesk ticket. District PD Plan 4/21/25 - Elementary District PD Plan 4/21/25 - Middle If you have any questions, please reach out to your site principal. Progress Reports A reminder, Elementary Progress Reports need to go home by Friday, April 25th. Please see the documents below for additional information: Progress Report Communication - T...