September 26, 2024 RCSD Educator Digest

Communications

ParentSquare

• Reminder: Families can now have more than two contacts per child in ParentSquare. Front office staff can support families in adding additional contacts.
• With Parent-Teacher Conferences coming up soon, ensure you fully utilize the ParentSquare platform and send out conference sign-ups in the ParentSquare platform. A quick step-by-step to send out sign-ups can be found here. An FAQ can also be found here.
• Please reach out to Jessica Hull (jhull@rcsdk8.org) with any questions you may have or to request training/support on ParentSquare.

Educational Services

3-8 Math: SBAC Performance Task Examples
Listed below are compiled lists of examples of SBAC Math Performance Tasks released by the state.
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

6-8 Math: enVision MDIS Kits
The enVision Math curriculum includes an intervention tool called the Math Diagnosis and Intervention System (MDIS). This can be accessed through SAVVAS EasyBridge and is also located in the Math section of the Key Resources documents under “enVision Mathematics Resources”. A folder of the PDFs is also linked here for your reference.
Math Diagnosis and Intervention System (MDIS) Kit
RCSD 6th-Grade Key Resources
RCSD 7th-Grade Key Resources
RCSD 8th-Grade Key Resources
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

K-8 Science Materials: Ordering From the Media Center
If you need materials for a science lab you are planning, you can order materials from the Media Center through your site’s Library Media Specialist.
List of Science Materials
To place an order, please follow the steps provided at the top of the first tab called “Complete List/Order Form”.
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen