February 29, 2024 RCSD Educator Blog

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

All IXL Users: IXL Minis
IXL has a new collection of quick, easy professional development videos called “IXL Minis”. IXL Minis can be found in IXL under the Resources>Professional Development tab.


Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

K-5 Science Materials
The spreadsheet below shows both consumable and non-consumable materials needed for all Discovery Education labs and Mystery Science labs by grade level. It also shows the availability of these materials in our warehouse. Fortunately, most of the materials needed for Mystery Science labs are in stock in the warehouse.
Science Materials List By Grade Level for Discovery Education and Mystery Science
If you need materials for a science lab you are planning, you can order materials from the warehouse through your site’s Library Media Specialist. If you order any non-consumable materials, you can keep them on site for future use when you are finished with the activity. Also, if you see items on the list that you have a need for to support your students in other areas besides science, feel free to request them in an order. When orders are submitted, we will work to get the materials delivered to sites as quickly as possible, but please allow a two-week turnaround for this.
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

PERSONNEL SERVICES

Mentor Teachers Needed for Student Teachers - 2024/2025 School Year
It is that time of year again, where we are asking for volunteers to host Student Teachers & Interns for the 2024/2025 school year. Typical placements are from August to December or January to May. A few placements may run year long. We are looking to place student teachers across both Elementary & Middle School classes, including PE & Music. Mentor teachers must meet the following criteria:
  • Minimum 3 years teaching experience (does not have to be with RCSD)
  • Current credential for the subject you are teaching (No inductions or preliminary credential accepted)
  • Approval of your site principal
If you are interested in hosting a student teacher for the upcoming school year and meet the above requirements, please complete this form. Deadline to apply is March 30, 2024. Student teachers are assigned on a first come-first serve basis, so the earlier you sign up, the better chance you have of having a student join you!
Contact Micaela Mercer at mmercer@rcsdk8.org with any questions.

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