March 14, 2024 RCSD Educator Blog

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Elementary- April 1, 2024 PD Information
Please see below for agenda details location for the April 1st PD Day:

• 8:00-11:45 will be sites collaborating together at the locations listed below
• 8:00-10:15 Cycle PD Refresher
• 10:15-10:30 Break
• 10:30-11:45 RtI/Tier II Support (joined by RSP and School Psychologists)
• 11:45-1:00 Lunch
• 1:00-3:00 Back at your site
• 1:00-2:00 Site work on Tier II
• 2:00-3:00 PLC time for Tier II next steps

Morning Location	Gates	Kaseberg	Brown	TJ	Blue Oaks
Sites	Gates Junction Riego Creek	Cirby  Fiddyment Kaseberg	Brown Crestmont Spanger Woodbridge	Diamond Creek Stoneridge  Thomas Jefferson	Blue Oaks Orchard Ranch Sargeant Westbrook

ESS April 1 PD Plan

Middle School- April 1, 2024 PD Information
On the April 1st PD Day you will be at your site. Your principal will send out an agenda before break. The day will include working on Essential Standards, Common Assessments, as well as site-based initiatives.
ESS April 1 PD Plan

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

K-8 Science: Roseville Utility Exploration Center Programs
The Roseville Utility Exploration Center offers free, NGSS-aligned programs for Roseville schools. Check out the current options available here: K-5 / 6-8
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.



March Madness Continues. Challenge ends Friday, March 22nd.
Take advantage of the beautiful weather, get out and walk or run!!
Earn your fitness points!!
Contact Rene’ Perkett



Kaiser Permanente is hosting a Women’s Fitness Festival on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the State Capitol.
$5 Discount for SIG Group members.
For more information, visit womensfitnessfestival.com
Contact Rene’ Perkett

Jessup University Information Sessions
Jessup University School of Education will be hosting several virtual information sessions this semester for employees to learn about our programs and take advantage of the partnership discount that we have with your RCSD.
Jessup University School of Education will be hosting several virtual information sessions this semester for the Master of Arts in Teaching Program (earns a teaching credential) and Master of Arts in Education program (option to earn a PASC). Come join us to learn more about the character focus of our programs and the discounts available to you because of the partnership we have in place with your organization (20% off tuition for the MAT, 40% off tuition for the MAEd).
RSVP for Monday, March 18th @ 4:00pm
RSVP for Tuesday. April 9th @ 5:30pm
RSVP for Wednesday, April 24th @ 4:30pm
RSVP for Wednesday, May 8th @ 5:00pm
Contact Rene’ Perkett

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Bi-Annual Phishing Simulator Recap
On Tuesday, March 12th, Technology Services conducted our bi-annual phishing simulator to ensure compliance with School Insurance Group (SIG) Security Standards and maintain our Cyber Insurance coverage.
The phishing simulator serves as a proactive measure, allowing us to assess our readiness to identify potential phishing attempts. By simulating real-world scenarios, we aim to strengthen our defenses against evolving cyber threats.
Please remember these key steps if you encounter any suspicious emails:

• Don't Click: If an email appears suspicious, refrain from clicking on any links, opening attachments, or sharing personal information.
• Verify Sender Authenticity: Verify that the email address matches the sender. If in doubt, contact the sender directly through a known and trusted means to confirm the message's legitimacy.
• Pause Before Acting: Resist the urge to forward or reply. Contact the Technology Helpdesk at 916-771-1645 or submit a support ticket via Zendesk with the details of the email.

Additionally, we encourage everyone to use Gmail's reporting feature to promptly flag suspicious emails as phishing or spam.
Ongoing training is vital to protect against cyber threats and ransomware.
Contact: Laura Assem