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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