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General Update Special Education Extended School Year Program - Deadline Extended Just a reminder we are seeking teachers who have experience and are interested in working with students with special needs during the summer. The deadline for applicants has been extended and we urge all interested certificated staff to apply. The contracted period is 20 days from June 6 to July 1(with June 2 & June 3 as teacher preparation days) from 7:45 am to 12:15 pm each day. The program will take place at Stoneridge Elementary and the pay is $35/hour. If you are interested in applying please complete the Certificated Special Education ESY application.  Ed Services Update Introduction to CAASPP If you are interested in learning more about CAASPP testing or are in need of a CAASPP refresher, please join me for an informational session on Monday, April 4 from 3:15-4:00 pm. We will be discussing the basics of CAASPP including how to log into TOMS, how to start a testing session, common acronyms, an

General Update COVID-19 Staff Leave Update Starting tomorrow, staff who need to utilize COVID-19 leave for a positive case for themselves or to take applicable leave to care for a family member with COVID-19 must complete the below-updated form. The form reflects the options under Senate Bill 114. Please continue to notify your supervisor if you are taking COVID-19 related leave.   Updated COVID-19_SB-114 Leave RCSD Administrator/Management - New Hires The district is pleased to announce the hiring of the following employees.  Please join us in welcoming and congratulating them on their new positions! Director of Educational Services - Angela Garcia:  Angela has been the Principal at Diamond Creek Elementary since August 2016 and will be taking the place of Amy Banks who recently took on the role of Associate Superintendent of Business Services in November. Angela will join the Education Services team at the end of the school year. Principal of Gates - Kristin Ledesma: Kristin has bee

Happy St. Patrick's Day! General Update Staff Absences Please note that staff will no longer be required to fill out the Symptom Screener form for illness absences. If an employee tests positive for COVID-19 they will need to complete COVID-19 Results Reporting (Staff) form. Ed Services Update Back from Leave Kelly Yusim (Ed. Services Coordinator) is back from maternity leave. Please direct any questions related to ELA, Social Studies, CAASPP, or iReady to her. Contact: Kelly Paese Yusim iReady Window 3 iReady Window 3 will be from March 28 through May 6. This window is required for students in Grades K-2, but optional for students in Grades 3-8 due to CAASPP testing. Contact: Kelly Paese Yusim Introduction to CAASPP If you are interested in learning more about CAASPP testing or are in need of a CAASPP refresher, please join me for an informational session on Monday, April 4th from 3:15-4:00pm. We will be discussing the basics of CAASPP including how to log into TOMS, how to star

Thank you again to each and every one of our RCSD staff! We know these last few months (and years) have been filled with change and uncertainty, yet our staff has remained flexible and committed to our students and their education through it all.  Thank you again for all you do for RCSD! General Updates Employee Wellness - Spring Incentive Just in time for the spring, SIG will be launching a brand new Grokker incentive so that you may prioritize your wellbeing however it feels best for you! Whether it's through practicing gratitude, moving your body, eating healthier, or getting a full night's rest -- do what feels best for your wellbeing this spring. As you develop your self-care routine, you'll come to find that taking a little more time for yourself is both enjoyable and rewarding. (The incentive program is not a challenge. There is no leaderboard. You go at your own pace.) How does it work? We're glad you asked! Here's what you need to know: Don't have a Gr