RCSD Educator Blog

1/9 District PD Day Information We are excited to have the District PD day on January 9th. We are lucky to have  Phil Boyte  here on that day. Phil is the founder of Learning for Living and the creator of programs such as Link Crew, WEB , and Breaking Down the Walls , and he wrote the book School Culture By Design .   Phil uses a variety of stories, audience involvement, and humor to reach staff to continue cultivating positive culture, no matter their role in education. He gives fun and exciting ways to build community and connection with students. Schedule for the day: Elementary School Staff 8:00-11:30 Phil Boyte Keynote and Choice Sessions at Eich Elementary Session Information Map of the Eich 7th and 8th Grade Side for Elementary 11:30-12:45 Drive Time/Lunch 12:45-3:00 Site work (your principal will give you more details about this time) Middle School Staff 8:00-11:00 - Site work (your principal will give you more details about this time) 11:00-12:15- Drive Time/Lunch 12:15-3:0

Translation Add-On for Google Slides & Resources for Newcomer English Learners The Translate My Slide add-on is an approved add-on for Google Slides that can be used to translate individual slides or complete slide presentations.  Here is a 1-Minute Screencastify showing how to install the Translate My Slide add-on.  This information has been added to the other translation resources that can be found on the Supporting Newcomers in RCSD Document .  Contact: Jennie Ruvalcaba i-Ready Diagnostic Window 2 and Family Communication The i-Ready Window 2 is from December 12th to January 27th. Please work with your PLC to determine a time to administer the assessment.  For Grades 2-5:   Once you have completed the diagnostic, please print and send home the For Families report for both math and reading. Please work with your PLC to decide when to send home the reports. As you send home the reports, please email your families to inform them about the report and what it entails. Please feel

Otus Feedback Form A reminder to please fill out the Otus Feedback Form by end of the day on 12/1 if you have not done so already. Otus Feedback Form, November 2022 K-8 PD Cycles Please review this document to view more details regarding Cycle 2 cohorts, dates, and times. i-Ready Diagnostic Window 2 and Family Communication The i-Ready Window 2 is from December 12th to January 27th. Please work with your PLC to determine a time to administer the assessment.  For Grades 2-5:   Once you have completed the diagnostic, please print and send home the For Families report for both math and reading. Please work with your PLC to decide when to send home the reports. As you send home the reports, please email your families to inform them about the report and what it entails. Please feel free to use this email template to copy/paste/or edit as you need.  i-Ready For Families Reports: How to Access and Print in i-Ready   Optional Email Template   Grades 6-8: After the diagnostic window closes, sit

Racing cars during PLTW at Chilton  i-Ready Window 2 i-Ready Window 2 will be from December 12th-January 27th. Please work with your site/PLC to decide when to administer the assessment. Please use the following resources to support students with goal setting.  i-Ready Data Chats and Goal Setting Trackers 2022-2023 RCSD Assessment Calendar Contact: Kelly Yusim PJs, plushies, and reading fun at Crestmont. Otus Feedback Form We currently use Otus as our learning management system (lessons, make a copy of a Google doc for each student, have students complete assignments) as well as for grading and report cards. We know Otus has met some of our needs while falling short in other areas. There have been some improvements, while other feedback has been given and improvements have not been made. We want to gather feedback to decide the next steps for Otus after this school year. This feedback will also help us determine if our elementary and middle schools need different products. There is als

Wellness Information - Walking for Mental Health We are all aware of the health benefits of walking. Did you know that there are mental health benefits associated with walking as well?  There will be Webinar on November 15, 2022, 5:00-6:00pm PST to explain the benefits of walking for mental health and provide you with ideas of how to experience these benefits.  Click on this LINK for the flyer and registration information. Thankful Turkey at Blue Oaks K/1 Information K/1 Lexia Information Night On Monday we had a Lexia Information Night and had a great turnout of K/1 families. Families were provided with an overview of the Lexia student experience as well as resources to support student learning at home. Unfortunately, our Zoom session on Monday was not recorded, but families will receive a follow-up email this week with more information and additional resources. This email is linked below, RCSD Lexia Parent Communication, for your reference.  As conferences approach, please be awar

Report Card Reminders Please see previous blogs for additional details regarding report cards. Click on the document below that has additional details and reminders for both elementary and middle school: 22/23 Report Card Reminders If you have questions, please reach out to the following people: Angela Garcia- TK Jennie Ruvalcaba- Kaseberg, Woodbridge, Blue Oaks, Riego Creek, Junction, Brown Kelly Yusim- Cirby, Fiddy, Gates, Stoneridge, Thomas Jefferson, Spanger Joe Clark- RVA, Middle School, Sargeant, Diamond Creek, Crestmont, Orchard Ranch Students Removed from Classes and Wheel Classes in Otus Students will stay on your roster for 10 days after they are removed. That gives teachers access to their classes and students in order to enter grades. This will not impact PowerSchool or taking attendance. New classes will show 2 days before the Trimester starts.  Contact: Brandon Blom 22/23 PIE Grant Award Winners Ed Services Children’s Book Week-November 7th-11th Discovery Education is b