April 30, 2026 RCSD Educator Digest

Educational Services

K-5th Teachers: Feedback on Writing Curriculum
We’re collecting your input on the Benchmark and Lucy Calkins writing curriculum. Your feedback will help determine which district writing curriculum will be used beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The form will remain open through May 1st. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your feedback!
Writing Curriculum Feedback Form
Contact: Kelly Yusim

K-8: Resources to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA
The 250th anniversary of the USA (Semiquincentennial) will be commemorated on July 4, 2026, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Below are some lessons, activities, and resources that build civic understanding.

• Discovery Education: Resources for Educators
• TCI: Teach the 250
• America 250: Our Voices, Our History: What America Means to Me (Grs. 3-8)

K–1 Teachers — We Need Your Feedback!
Each year, we gather input on our foundational skills assessments and the ESGI data platform to help guide next steps.
If you teach K–1, please take a few minutes to complete the feedback form by May 14th. Thank you!
Contact: Kelly Yusim and Lisa Wegsteen

K-5 Math Curriculum Adoption
As mentioned in the email sent earlier, we are excited to announce that the Board has approved the adoption of SAVVAS enVision+ as our new K-5 math curriculum beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Refer to the email for information on curriculum training, digital access to the curriculum via the demo account, and guidance on Math Expressions materials. More information on the 8/3 PD day will be coming soon.
Contact: 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: Tomorrow by 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!

• Interested in Serving as a Mentor?
• Review the Mentorship Agreement.
• Submit a Mentor Interest Form.
• 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?
• View the Mentor Interest + Student Placement: Roadmap for a visual overview of the process
• Review the FAQ's - Student/Mentor Placement

If you need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Contact: Amy Blake