RCSD Educator Blog

Message from Jamey Schrey I  remember when… I remember the day when Dennis Snelling was concerned about so many student and staff absences in November and December 2019. I remember when every day during the week before March 13th, we were glued to our phones and local online meetings about “the ship” and possible illness. I remember the day I told my children that I did not know when they would return to their school. I remember picking up my grocery bags with gloves and trying to wipe down the bags. I remember watching tv every night, holding on to hope for something miraculous. I remember watching hardworking staff members organize their students’ work and computer for pick-up. I remember working with others developing an online program, four hybrid models, and an in-person model, only to be told in a blink of an eye that we would all be online in August. I remember watching my daughter practice soccer with her team on Zoom during the summer. I remember that my dog was the happiest f

Summer Enrichment Resources We know that many families would like to continue with a learning plan for students this summer. Below are links to a sample schedule with learning resources, and enrichment ideas that can be done online or without a computer.  This information will be sent to parents in the District weekly communication, and in a separate email to families next week.   RCSD Summer Learning Resources 2021- English RCSD Student Enrichment Resources 2021- English Recursos de Aprendizaje de Verano del RCSD 2021 Recursos de Enriquecimiento Estudiantil del RCSD 2021 Ed Tech Resources for Next Year We wanted to give you an update regarding Ed Tech Resources for next year. Otus - Continuing for all RCSD students.  All Lessons and Assessments that you built are in draft and do not go anywhere and can be used again next year.  A reminder please do not delete classes, they will automatically archive in the beginning of July.  We will have information at the start of next school year o

 Report Card Reminders If you have questions please reach out to the following people: -Megan Spears: OR, Spanger, Fiddy, Junction, Thomas Jefferson, Champions K-2 -Brandon Blom: Sargeant, Diamond Creek, Crestmont, TK, Champions 3-5 -Jennie Ruvalcalba: Kaseberg, Woodbridge, Blue Oaks, Stoneridge -Julie Murdaugh: Cirby, Brown, Riego Creek, Gates -Joe Clark: Middle School Report cards are run at the site level other than TK or Champions. Your site admin will give you additional information about report card previews and dates. A Reminder that in Trimester 3 Report Cards, all domains should be scored (unless a student recently arrived in your class). The Trimester 3 report card shows how students did on the year-long standards and therefore all domains should have a score since all domains should have been assessed throughout the year. Elementary Tri 3 Report Card Rubric Guide :  This guide shows you how to enter comments for the report card, how to assign the report card rubrics, and

 Message from Jamey Schrey In honor of Staff Appreciation Week, I would like to thank you for all your extra efforts this year. You have allowed students to grow academically, supported their mental health, provided physical outlets, and made the world seem “normal” to them. The challenges that have faced us all have been daunting. It is hard even to look back a year ago and think about what was happening in our world. And while we are still navigating unchartered waters, your encouraging faces and words are a comfort to our youth. Each of you is a guide and mentor to thousands of young children. I will always be grateful to you for your support and kindness. With Kind Regards, Jamey ________________________________________________________________________ Ed Services Updates Optional PD On Monday from 2:30-3:15 and then again 3:15-4:00 we have optional PD for anyone that would like reminders about report cards.  We will do breakout rooms for MS and Elementary.  The Zoom link is attache