RCSD Educator Blog

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Volunteers Needed for Tommy Apostolos Fund Annual Kids’ Shopping Day Thank you to all the wonderful RCSD teachers and staff who nominated students for our Annual Kids’ Shopping Day through the Tommy Apostolos Fund. We would love to have you volunteer to help a student shop on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Please visit the sign-up link below to join us! 2023 TAF Volunteer Sign Up ELA Essential Standards Assessment Committee This year we will be continuing the essential standards assessment work that was started last year. We would like to finish creating short, form A/B assessments for each language arts essential standard. We will need teachers from 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th. Teachers will be compensated for their time.  We will be meeting December 11th,  January 17th, and January 24th. If you are interested in being on the committee, please submit the form below by November 17th.  23/24 ELA Essential Standards Assessment Committee Form Contact: Kelly Yusim 2n

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ELA Essential Standards Assessment Committee This year we will be continuing the essential standards assessment work that was started last year. We would like to finish creating short, form A/B assessments for each language arts essential standard. We will need teachers from 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th. Teachers will be compensated for their time. We will be meeting December 11th, January 17th, and January 24th. If you are interested in being on the committee, please submit the form below by November 17th. 23/24 ELA Essential Standards Assessment Committee Form Contact: Kelly Yusim 2nd-5th Grade Tier II ELA Curriculum Feedback and Input We are looking for a team of 2nd-5th grade teachers to join a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, November 29th from 2:45-3:45 p.m. We are looking for teachers to provide feedback and input on possible Tier II ELA curriculum or supplemental support options. Please fill out the form below by Monday, November 13th if you are interested i

COMMUNICATIONS Board Workshop on 10-Year Enrollment and Facilities Plans It is crucial our staff are updated and informed regarding the Board of Education workshop scheduled for this evening focusing on our 10-Year Enrollment and Facilities Plans. The workshop is intended for discussion and information sharing only; no formal decisions will be made. We're at a new stage in RCSD’s journey to address new growth in some areas of the district while considering declining enrollment in others. This workshop, taking place this evening, is an opportunity for staff and the Board to come together, share insights, and learn about options for our path ahead. It is open to the public and will also be livestreamed. When: Thursday, November 2, 2023 Time: 6 p.m. Location: RCSD Board Room, 1050 Main Street You can access the presentation for this workshop here . We want to make it clear that this workshop is all about options and information. No action is being taken during this session. We value y