RCSD Educator Blog

May Staff Newsletter May 2019 RCSD Internal Newsletter Getting ready for the "We the People" performance at Thomas Jefferson. NEW K-5th Writing Curriculum Pacing Guide for 2019-2020 Below is the scope and sequence pacing guide for our new writing curriculum Lucy Calkins Units of Study . The pacing guide shows suggested teaching and pacing of each unit and the order in which we suggest you go in. In addition, you will find the timing for CAASPP prep and the implementation of the RCSD pre and post On Demand writing prompts. K-5 Pacing Guide Trying to make art like Michaelangelo at Junction. NEW K-5th Writing Curriculum Available for Pick Up July 8th -July 19th: Teachers can pick up their Lucy Calkins Units of Study Curriculum kits at the District Office. If you are not available to pick up your kit, they will be available for pick up on August 5th’s District Professional Development day. ALL teachers must have their kits for the August 5th T

Cumulative Folder Update Please see the document below with what needs to be included in the student's cumulative folder.  If you have any questions please ask your principal. Cumulative Folder Update 2019 Cooley students from the Geared Up program fixing bikes for the homeless at Loaves and Fishes. Middle School Grading Changes Over the past two years, a committee of elementary and middle school teachers, site admin, and District admin have worked together to research, recommend, and help implement and train teachers in best practices when it comes to assessment, feedback, and grading for our middle school students. Elementary teachers, if you would like more information regarding these changes please see the information page below, or watch the video for further explanation of the middle school grading practices that will begin in August 2019. Students and parents will be notified of these changes on May 20th. If you have any questions please let Brandon Blom know.