October 17, 2024 RCSD Educator Digest

Business Services/Transportation
Grant-Funded Field Trips to Blue Line Arts and Roseville Utility Exploration Center
Each field trip's mileage and transportation cost are detailed in the Field Trip Mileage and Cost Spreadsheet. When Roseville High School provides the transportation, these costs will be fully covered by the grant.
However, in instances where Roseville High School cannot accommodate the trip schedule, schools may opt to outsource transportation. Please note that any additional costs incurred due to outsourcing will need to be covered by the school site. An estimated cost is always sent to the site’s clerical staff for review.
Contact: Deb Ortiz

Educational Services
Elementary Report Card Information
Report Card Prep is November 13, 2024.
Report cards must be sent home by Friday, November 22 or with parents at Parent Teacher Conferences. Please work with your principal on if report cards will be emailed or printed and by when. Teachers will have the ability to print their own report card in PTP.
We will have optional Zoom training on November 4th from 2:45pm-3:45pm. Here is the Zoom link.
Resources:
Elementary PTP- Entering Report Card Grades and Comments
Running PowerSchool Report Cards- Teachers: This page includes steps on how to run a report card, as well as an instructional video.
If you have any questions about who is running report cards, including Spanish report cards, your site admin will give you additional information. If you are having any issues with entering grades or questions regarding PowerTeacher Pro, please submit a Zendesk ticket.
Contact: Angela Garcia 

Middle School Report Card Information
Final grades are due by Monday,November 18th at 11:59pm. Report cards will be emailed home on November 20th. A reminder to please make sure you are running your own preview to check final grades. If you need any assistance please submit a Zendesk ticket.
Contact: Angela Garcia

Benchmark Assessments
The Weekly and Unit Assessment book is now back in Benchmark in the Reproducible Assessments section. Please let me know if you are still missing the assessments.
Contact: Kelly Yusim

K/1 Lexia Usage
All Kindergarten Auto-Placement assessments for Lexia Core5 should be completed at this time. As a reminder, the district recommendation for minutes of use is 15-20 minutes a week for Kindergarten and 20-25 minutes a week for 1st Grade. Please review the Lexia Resource Document and the Lexia Resource Hub for more resources and information.
Contact: Kelly Yusim

District Professional Development October 31st
We are looking forward to our District Professional Development Day coming up on October 31st from 8:00-3:00 for all certificated staff and instructional assistants. This will be an excellent opportunity for staff across the district to collaborate and learn together.
The PD topic will be on minimizing challenging behaviors in the classroom presented by Navigating Behavior Change. The training will focus on universal support in the classroom, evidence-based strategies to teach skill deficits that often lead to challenging behaviors, and effective ways to respond to behaviors and increase student motivation. You will walk away with strategies to begin implementing in your classroom right away.
Instructional assistants will attend training sessions tailored to their various roles, ensuring everyone can gain valuable insights and practical tools to apply in their daily work.
The general timing of the day is as follows:
Elementary Staff:
  • 8:00-11:00 Behavior Session
  • 11:00-12:30 lunch/drive time
  • 12:30-3:00 PLC Collaboration at Sites
Middle School Staff:
  • 8:00-10:30 PLC Collaboration at Sites
  • 10:30-12:00 lunch/drive time
  • 12:00-3:00 Behavior Session
Please click on the link below to see your job-specific professional development session and location.
October 31st PD Sessions and Locations
ESS Certificated PD Plan
ESS Classified PD Plan
If you are attending a session at Stoneridge or Eich you will need your laptop so please remember to charge it the night before. Parking will also be limited so try and carpool if possible. Doors will open at 7:30 am so feel free to arrive a little early to get settled.
We are looking forward to a great day of learning together!
Contact: Erin Petersen and Brienne Reid

CapCUE Coffee on AI
Please see flyer for a free PD opportunity offered by CapCUE on AI.
Contact: Jessica Hull

Personnel Services
Updates about Employee Wellness Programs
Check out the NEW Wellness information on the updated RCSD Website. Lots of fun, new information to help RCSD employees achieve wellness. The Wellness link has moved.
Employee Assistance Program EAP is available to all RCSD employees.
Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions to provide more information about this program.
Questions? Please contact Rene’ Perkett - rperkett@rcsdk8.org

Technology Services
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: AI-Driven Gmail Security Threat
A new AI-driven threat is targeting Gmail's 2.5 billion users. Here's what you need to know to stay safe:
Be Cautious of Account Recovery Notifications
If you get an unexpected account recovery alert, don’t respond right away or click any links. Instead, open your browser and go directly to your account to check your security settings. This ensures you’re not reacting to a scam.
Beware of Fake Google Support Calls
Scammers are now using AI to make their calls sound more realistic, pretending to be from Google. Keep in mind, Google will never call you about your account security. If you get an unexpected call or email telling you to act quickly, it’s probably a scam.
Never Share Account Information Over the Phone
Scammers may use partial account details to sound legitimate. Avoid giving out passwords or approving account changes during unsolicited calls.
Verify Through Official Channels
If you're worried about your account security, reach out to Technology Services. We are the only ones who can make changes to your rcsdk8.org account. Google will never contact you directly about it.
Strengthen Your Account Security
Consider signing up for Google’s Advanced Protection Program, which now includes passkeys to give your account extra security.
By staying informed and cautious, you can reduce the risk of falling victim to this scam. Always prioritize security and error on the side of caution.
Contact: Chris Johnson 

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