May 14, 2026 RCSD Educator Digest

Educational Services

K-5 Science: Mystery Science
Starting June 13 there will be a few changes to the Mystery Science lessons and units. You can expect to see stronger standards alignment, easier prep and improved activities, and updated assessments and vocabulary. You can preview those changes below.
June 2026 Mystery Science Updates
Our science materials list by grade level will be updated to reflect these changes.
Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

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

Summer Student Access - Lexia/Starfall/i-Ready/IXL
Students will have summer access to their current subscriptions through Clever until the following dates:

• Lexia: 6/30/26
• TK Starfall 6/30/26
• i-Ready and IXL: 7/16/26

Teachers can assign a Summer Boost Skill Plan in IXL for the subject(s) students have subscriptions for. For more information on the IXL Summer Boost Skill Plan, please click here.
Contact: Kelly Yusim and Lisa Wegsteen

K-5 Math: Curriculum Adoption
Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, we will move forward with using SAVVAS enVision+ as our K-5 math curriculum. Classroom teachers will get access to all digital and print resources starting in August. Linked below are some resources that may be helpful in learning more about the curriculum:

• SAVVAS enVision+ Demo Account Access
• CA enVision+ Components at a Glance
• CA enVision+ Table of Contents
• CA enVision+ Manipulative Kit Contents
• RCSD K-5 Math SAVVAS enVision+ Pacing & Planning Guide

Contact: Lisa Wegsteen

Summer Enrichment Resources
We know that many families would like to continue with a learning plan for students this summer. Below are links to a sample schedule with learning resources, and enrichment ideas that can be done online or without a computer. This information will be emailed to families next week.

• RCSD Summer Learning Resources- English
• RCSD Student Enrichment Resources- English
• Recursos de Aprendizaje de Verano del RCSD
• Recursos de Enriquecimiento Estudiantil del RCSD

Contact: Kelly Yusim and Lisa Wegsteen

Personnel Services

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

Technology Services

Copy Your Clever Links/Pages

With the transition from Clever to Classlink happening over the summer, you may want to keep a copy of any link or pages you created on your Clever "Teacher Page".
Please follow this guide and keep a copy of your links before they are gone! Clever access will be turned off over the summer, so act now!

School Spotlight

Check out this school spotlight in 8th-Grade Science at Eich. Look at their great work with engineering practices and hands-on investigations.