April 16, 2026 RCSD Educator Digest

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Communications

Growing and Changing Permission Form Now on ParentSquare
Thank you to those who brought to our attention the Growing and Changing Permission form for 4th and 5th grades was not available on ParentSquare. The form is now available to all elementary sites as “GROWING AND CHANGING PERMISSION FORM" in the General Forms section of the permission slips. To add to a post, click the “Forms/Permissions” tab on the left-hand side of a post and scroll down to add.
Contact: Jessica Hull

Educational Services
Progress Reports
A reminder, Elementary Progress Reports need to go home by Friday, April 24th.
Please see the documents below for additional information:
Contact: Angela Garcia

Middle School Mid-Trimester Progress Check
Middle School Teachers: An email from the school site will go home on Friday, April 24th to remind parents they can check grades in Otus. Here is a sample of the message that will be sent home by the school site. A reminder all students should have a grade for both Engagement and Work Completion.
Contact: Angela Garcia

i-Ready/IXL Window 3
  • 2nd Grade: The i-Ready Window 3 Diagnostic is required for all 2nd grade students. The third Diagnostic will be automatically assigned on April 27. Students will not have access to instruction until they complete the Diagnostic assessment.
  • Grades 3–8: The i-Ready and IXL Diagnostics for grades 3–8 are optional due to CAASPP testing. If your PLC chooses to administer the third Diagnostic, please coordinate with your site administrator to have i-Ready assigned. IXL will automatically allow access for all 6-8 grade beginning April 27th.
Contact: Kelly Yusim/Lisa Wegsteen

Personnel Services

Employee Recognition Celebration: May 5th, 3:30-4:30pm
We’re thrilled to invite you to our Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony on May 5th at 3:30pm. Join us as we present awards for milestones like 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service, and honors for our wonderful Retirees and Employees of the Year.
  • Where: Kaseberg Elementary School's Multipurpose Room
  • When: Tuesday, May 5th, from 3:30-4:30pm
  • RSVP Deadline: Friday, May 1st at 4:30pm (link here)
  • Who's Being Honored?: Please click here for a full list of all our Milestone Employees, Retirees, and Employees of the Year.
Contact: Katherine Goldman

Mentor Teacher Interest Information
We are now recruiting Mentors to host Student Teachers, Interns, Practicum Students, and Field Experience Students for the 26/27 school year!
Thank you for your patience, as sign-ups are slightly later than usual due to increased internal staff movement for the upcoming school year.
Interested in Serving as a Mentor?
After Submitting the Mentor Interest Form
  • Personnel Services will compile submissions into a mentor list. This information is reviewed against the previous school year and organized based on submission date and mentor qualifications.
Student Placement Offer Process
Late April - July:
  • Student placement offers will be sent by Personnel Services through Droplet as candidates become available.
  • When applicable, university resources will be included to support your review of program expectations.
  • If you accept a student placement offer, please route the form to your direct supervisor.
Questions?
If you need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Contact: Amy Blake

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