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Monday, October 29, 2018

Week 12 - October 31 is Carve a Pumpkin Day


Great Things We Noticed: 

  • AVID TK-6 across content areas in every classroom! 
  • California Thursday
  • Instructional Rounds
  • Intervention Team Meetings (SST Marathon Day)
  • Lunch on the Lawn
  • The RUSD State of the District Event
  • Our Title I plan is approved by the district and our SSC! 
  • RED RIBBON WEEK! 
  • Halloween Parade!
  • The FALL FESTIVAL!! 
  • Carol OK and Suzanne Armas getting their REEF Grant ideas FUNDED! 

 
 
 

  

 

  

 

  
  

 

 
 


Nuts and Bolts: 

  • ILE Quick Tips can be found at bit.ly/ILEQT  - Sign up and receive emails with EdTech tools, tips and resources
  • We are in the midst of the United Way Campaign - Information will be in boxes this week
  • VERY IMPORTANT - Please remember to take your walkie to recess.  It is difficult for our office staff to explain to parents why it is taking so long to find their students.  
  • We have been asked to create Veterans day Cards for our local VA medical clinics and hospitals.  Please schedule with your students time to create "Thank You for Your Service" cards that will be distributed on November 11th to Veterans in the Riverside VA facility. 
    •  Ideas for Veterans Day Activities can be found here, here, here and here
    • All classroom thank you's are due to the office by NOVEMBER 8th
  • Halloween - No costumes on Halloween - We will be doing the "Pie in the Face" rally before lunch (Come out to the field at 10:45) 
  • If you are one of our ELPAC examiners or are interested in becoming one follow the information below: 
    • ELPAC Summative 2018-19 Test Administration Preparation (Action Item) Sign ups for the required ELPAC examiner trainings indicate that 17 of 50 sites are represented. All training of ELPAC trainers and examiners are listed in the PD Hub under RAE 00-12. Please have your examiners and coordinators sign up for the appropriate training. Training dates range from November 5 through February 21 with various scheduling. The number of available subs is limited on each of the dates, so please have your staff sign up early. The test window opens February 1 and concludes with district ELPAC window closing on May 15. All required coordinator trainings have be completed. If your primary ELPAC coordinator did not attend the required ELPAC 2018-19 Coordinator training, please have them contact Carmel. Thank you. Carmel Acosta-Cooper, ccooper@rusd.k12.ca.us, ext. 80805
  • EarthWatch Applications are now available. Teachers can apply at the following link: https://earthwatch.org/program/signup?type=Teach%20  
  • Hispanic Heritage Art Contest
    • In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and the theme “One Endless Voice to Enhance our Traditions,” the Riverside Art Museum invites all RUSD students TK-12th grade to submit 2-dimensional artwork. Submissions due Wed. Oct. 31, 4:00 p.m. Winning pieces will be displayed at the museum and selected student artists will be invited to a reception December 6. More info.
  • ELA Assessment window: 10/15-11/7
    • K-2 Reading Comprehension assessments sent to sites from Publications
    • Kindergarten and First Grade audio link sent to teachers and accessible on PowerSchool Learning > TK-6 ELA/ELD > Assessments (Reading)
    • 3rd-6th IAB Interim Block - Reading: Informational Text (Illuminate)
    • K-6 Writing Assessments sent to sites from Publications 
    • Writing assessments, including rubrics and exemplary models, are also located on PowerSchool Learning > TK-6 ELA/ELD> Assessments (Writing)
  • Festival of Lights Coloring Contest
    • In celebration of lighting Riverside’s downtown and The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa during the Festival of Lights “Switch-On Ceremony”, K-6 students are invited to participate in Holiday Coloring Contest. Winners will receive a $50 gift certificate and a holiday stocking filled with goodies. Submissions due November 12, 2018. More info.
  • A note from Gallup:

    Riverside Unified School District has partnered with Gallup, an independent research and consulting company, to conduct the RUSD Engagement Survey. You will soon receive an email from Gallup inviting you to participate in the online survey. It will be open from October 29 to November 9 and should take only a few minutes to complete.

    Gallup will hold your personal responses completely confidential. Under no circumstances will your responses be revealed to anyone at RUSD. After everyone has completed the survey, Gallup will generate reports that summarize the responses for each department/site. To protect your confidentiality, reports will be generated only for groups with at least four employees participating in the survey. No individual responses will be reported.

    You will learn the results of the survey later this winter. It is important that you participate in the survey so your voice can be heard. Please watch for another email message from Gallup which will give you instructions on taking the survey.

    Gallup
    "Helping People Be Heard"

    Have a fantastic weekend!

    Sincerely,
    Lynn Carmen Day, Chief Academic Officer
    Phone: (951) 788-7135, Ext. 80405
    Fax: (951) 778-5668

FOCUS: 

  • Personalized Learning
    • Take a moment to complete the PL 101 course in Kyte by 11/16/18 - You could win a gift card of your choice!  

    • Erin and Hillery will be preseting PL 101 on Monday - How far along are you towards implementing the 5 elements of PL in your instruction and classroom environment? 






Thank you 

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of you.  You have been working hard and I have noticed.  October is busy and is only the beginning of the "Holiday Slide".  I have asked you to step out of your comfort zones, try new things and open the school up to our community.  For some of you, you have stepped into a new student centered assessment process and are beginning the process to rework how you work as teams.  I have noticed teachers trying new organizational strategies and taking these ideas to teammates to share.  I have noticed all of you struggle, productively, with the new math curriculum and work on pacing, differentiation and student centered instruction.  I have seen new team leaders working to effectively use collaboration time and pushing their grade level partners to think critically about data.  You are doing good work, you are consistently working on creating student centered, personalized, engaging classrooms and I see the results.  People come to our school and talk about the climate and culture, they notice the work you do in helping out students become confident and kind members of our community. it is more than just the beauty of our buildings that make Hawthorne a special place.  Thank you for all your work, I am grateful.  

Birthdays: 

No Birthdays this week 


Upcoming Events: 

10/29 - Hawthorne Q&A with Colleen Westfall
10/29 - PL 101 with Hillery and Erin
10/29 - Fundraiser pick up after school
10/30 - Co-Admin Meeting (Longi off campus)
10/30 - Coaching Session #1 for 2nd and 5th grade HIT
10/31 - PINK Day to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
10/31 - Pie in the Face Rally (10:45)
11/2   - Minimum Day
11/2   - Carrie and Longi Non-Duty day (Erin Admin Designee)
11/5   - Longi Non Duty Day
11/5   - PTA DJ Party
11/6   - SST Marathon Day
11/7   - Coffee with the Principal
11/7   - Make up School Pictures
11/7   - Leadership Meeting 
11/8-11/9 - No Student Days - Parent Teacher Conferences





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Saturday, October 13, 2018

Week 10 - 10/15 National Grouch Day


Great Things We Noticed: 

  • Longi holding down the fort while I was out during a busy week!  Thank you! 
  • Walk to school day!  
  • We are within a few percentage points of being the top elementary school during 100% attendance days - WE CAN DO IT! 
  • Student Council planning with PTA Red Ribbon Week and our spirit day on Halloween!
  • Socktober!
  • The Gallup Survey - Let's get 100% participation again! 
  • Students making butter in Mrs. Rubens class.

Nuts and Bolts: 



  • 10/15-11/7 - Elementary Benchmark/Interim Assessment Window 
  • If you are planning on participating in the upcoming SST Days, fill out the form here and ensure you turn in your paperwork to Longi or myself by Friday,  10/19.
  • CUE Conference: Let me know if you are interested in attending the CUE IE Conference - tentative date is January 19
  • Please remember to take a walkie talkie with you during recess or PE. If you are leaving your class for an event such as book buddies, or a special trip to the library please just let the office know so we can find you in the event that we need you, or you can take a walkie. 
  • Make sure you are checking your box AT LEAST twice a day - thank you! 
  • Hispanic Heritage Art Contest
    • In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and the theme “One Endless Voice to Enhance our Traditions,” the Riverside Art Museum invites all RUSD students TK-12th grade to submit 2-dimensional artwork. Submissions due Wed. Oct. 31, 4pm. Winning pieces will be displayed at the museum and selected student artists will be invited to a reception December 6. More info.
  • Teachers’ Night at the Riverside Art Museum
    • K – 6th Teachers: Wednesday, October 17, 5:30 – 8 pm7th– 12th Teachers: Wednesday, October 24, 5:30 – 8 pmMeet fellow teachers to enjoy a drink and snack while learning about The Art of Mesoamerica. You’ll receive a brief lesson on the art history of Mesoamerica, plus art-making activities, tours of our exhibits, and take home learning guides. Free! Please RSVP to cmarsella@riversideartmuseum.org for the date you wish to attend. More info.
  • Festival of Lights Coloring Contest
    • In celebration of lighting Riverside’s downtown and The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa during the Festival of Lights “Switch-On Ceremony”, K-6 students are invited to participate in Holiday Coloring Contest. Winners will receive a $50 gift certificate and a holiday stocking filled with goodies. Submissions due November 12, 2018. More info.
  • Great California Shakeout
    • October 18 is the Great California Shakeout - We will be sharing information at the Leadership Meeting on Wednesday 
  • Instructional Rounds are scheduled for October 22.  If you are interested in opening your classroom to the Shared Leadership Team please let me know ASAP.  Stop by and see myself or Longi if you have questions regarding the process.
  • California Thursday
    • October 18 - We will be joined by some Nutrition Services, Cabinet and some special guests to celebrate California Thursday!  Find out more about California Thursday here. 
    • This event should not disrupt instructional time and will take place during the lunch hours. 
    • Every student will receive a pea plant to take home, California Thursday sticker and California sourced lunch (if they buy lunch).  
    • A small "Farmers Market" will be set up in our courtyard for our community
  • Request for Interpreters for LCAP Presentation at DELAC in November and December
    • Your assistance is needed. There will be an LCAP presentation at DELAC on Wednesday, November 7 and Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Magnolia Elementary Auditorium. It will consist of presentations at eight tables. We need seven additional interpreters for each date. An interpreter is needed at each table to facilitate the communication among the participants and the presenters. This will ensure that our parents will be able to participate and provide their input in a meaningful manner. If it is possible for you to release your site Interpreter/Translator for one of these dates, please sign up at http://bit.ly/DELACLCAP Your consideration is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Sonia Barrón-Rodríguez at sbarron@rusd.k12.ca.us or at 951-788-7135 ext. 80711.
  • Math:
    • Assessment window is open 10/15-11/7!!
    • TK-2 Eureka assessments - TK and K assessments were sent to sites from Publications. Teachers give the assessments per their Scope and Sequence.
    • 3-6 - IAB Interim Block-1
    • TK-2 will not report their scores in Illuminate for Trimester 1. Please collect work for SLTs.
    • 3-6 - please also collect work for SLTs.
    • The Eureka Fluency Training make-up day is 11/16. Please have any teachers who missed their Fall day or new to the District sign up on the PD hub.
  • Fall Festival 
    • Sign up for grade level booths in Lounge (if you cannot participate consider asking PTA for parent volunteers)
    • 10/26 4:30-7:00
    • PTA heard your concerns and they have lowered the price to $7.00 
    • PTA is looking for donations of bags of Candy, bottles of water, 12 packs of soda and juice boxes... please spread the word with your parents.  You can find a flyer here

FOCUS: 

Our PL 101 course is going to be Monday, October 29th beginning at 8:30 in my room C-107. It will be a full day training. Please request your own substitutes and I will give Cindy the budget code.

In order to make the activities even more meaningful and efficient, we would like you to please view this online Kyte course that was created by the ILE department. It will take approximately 30 minutes and will provide you with background knowledge so we can spend more time applying the knowledge to your actual classrooms on the 29th. Just click sign in with google account and choose your rusdlearns account.

I know you have a lot on your plates but I really appreciate you taking the time to do the course and coming to this day of PD!

https://app.kytelearning.com/library/course-overview/500630-pl-101/overview


Here is an interesting article on international (Denmark) perspective on personalized learning: 
https://hechingerreport.org/lessons-from-a-school-without-walls/ 


Upcoming Events: 

10/15-10/19 Miles of Smiles Sealant Clinic
10/15 - Longi Non Duty Day
10/17 - SART Training (Longi and Paulina off campus)
10/17 - AVID Walk Through 9:00-11:00
10/17 - Staff Meeting 2:55 Room E106
10/17 - Longi New Admin Meeting (Off Campus 2:30)
10/18 - California Thursday (Lunch)
10/18 - PGS Open House (Carrie and Longi)
10/19 - Kinder Science Field Trip
10/20 - RCOE Science and Engineering Expo
10/22 - Instructional Rounds
10/22-10/26 Red Ribbon Week
10/23 - SST Marathon Day grades 1-3
10/24 - Lunch on the Lawn
10/24 - Team Meetings
10/25 - SST Marathon Day grades 4-6
10/25 - RUSD State of the District (Carrie and Longi off Campus 10:30-2:00)
10/25 - SSC Meeting (Library 3:10)
10/26 - Student of the Month Assemblies
10/26 - Halloween Parade (2:00)
10/26 - Fall Festival (4:30-7:00)
10/26 - We all go crazy 
10/29 - Hawthorne Q&A with Math ISS's
10/30 - Longi Co-Admin Meeting (Off campus until 12)
10/31 - Pink Day - No Halloween Costumes 
11/2 - Minimum Day
11/2 - Carrie and Longi Non Duty Day  - Erin Masi Admin Designee

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Monday, October 8, 2018

Week 9 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month








As we move into week 9 I wanted to thank all of your for your hard work and dedication to students. 
We have 3 more full weeks before we start to see a break.....ONLY 3.  
(November 2 is your report card Minimum Day)
That also means we have 19 more instructional opportunities to help students master the standards...ONLY 19. 

Please keep your self healthy and take time for you, the students need you at 100%. 



Great Things We Noticed:

  • Your Shared Leadership Team working, planning and working hard during our Instructional Design Days!  
  • Iona and Amanda as our ELA adoption Team! 
  • Our first Socktober pick up! 
  • Arlington/Hawthorne Attendance Mentors! 
  • Mr. Carrasco's 6th graders getting creative with ELA!
  • Apple Day in Preschool!
  • CUPS and ARMS in Mrs. Tavaglione's room! 
  • Taking more than one day to complete the Application Problem! 
  • AVID Binders in Mrs. Lasak's Class!
     






















Nuts and Bolts:

ELA Adoption Update:

Thank you to Iona and Amanda  for their hard work and thoughtfulness during the TK-2 ELA/ELD Adoption Committee and Instruction Team process.  Thursday, the adoption committee met to make a recommendation for materials.  Each site placed a vote for the materials they recommended.  The results are 60% recommending Benchmark and 40% recommending McGraw Hill Wonders. 

The next phase is to ensure that we have engaged all stakeholders in a thorough process with enough time to have a clear majority in recommending TK-2 ELA/ELD materials to the Board of Education. 

Below are next steps that need to take place during this final phase of review:

  • Materials to be displayed in the library through November 2
  • Materials and overview will be a topic at our staff meeting on 10/17
  • Grade levels with time to review either through a staff meeting or team meeting unless you choose to review during early release.
  • Teachers have the opportunity to complete the site feedback tool and give to the site representative which they will bring to the next consensus meeting, Monday, November 5th  
  • This process pertains to all grade levels - please take the time to review and engage in this very important process.  
  • As soon as all materials arrive we will display in staff lounge

  • CUE Conference: Let me know if you are interested in attending the CUE IE Conference - tentative date is January 19
  • Please remember to take a walkie talkie with you during recess or PE. If you are leaving your class for an event such as book buddies, or a special trip to the library please just let the office know so we can find you in the event that we need you, or you can take a walkie. 

  • Please make sure you are checking your box AT LEAST twice a day - thank you! 

Annual Gallup Student Survey - October 18 - November 8, 2018 - (RAE) - 5th and 6th Grade Only
    • This school year RUSD students in grades 5-12 will be given the opportunity to voluntarily participate in the annual Gallup Student Poll between Thursday, October 18th through Thursday, November 8th. This survey measures student academic and life success – Hope, Engagement, Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Career / Financial Literacy – through a short 24 question online survey. More information may be found on our district website:http://www.riversideunified.org/parents/gallup_poll_information.
    • RUSD and Gallup will pre-load our students’ IDs into their system, linking the students to their LCAP demographics, such as students’ race/ethnicity and educational program. Detailed administration instructions will be sent to school sites soon. This survey helps us gain information for areas in our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) that address school climate and students’ social emotional well-being.
    • Additional information about this year’s Student Survey:
      • The survey process will prompt students to login with their 6-digit RUSD student IDs and then to choose to take the survey in English or Spanish
      • .District and sites will receive reports based on our LCAP student groups (only if student groups have 30 or more students responding).
      • Additionally, the District and sites will receive the following Gallup “Scorecards”:
        • Overall District/School Scorecard
        • Race/Ethnicity Scorecard
        • Student Program Scorecard

    Hispanic Heritage Art Contest

    • In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and the theme “One Endless Voice to Enhance our Traditions,” the Riverside Art Museum invites all RUSD students TK-12th grade to submit 2-dimensional artwork. Submissions due Wed. Oct. 31, 4pm. Winning pieces will be displayed at the museum and selected student artists will be invited to a reception December 6. More info.
    Teachers’ Night at the Riverside Art Museum

    • K – 6th Teachers: Wednesday, October 17, 5:30 – 8 pm7th– 12th Teachers: Wednesday, October 24, 5:30 – 8 pmMeet fellow teachers to enjoy a drink and snack while learning about The Art of Mesoamerica. You’ll receive a brief lesson on the art history of Mesoamerica, plus art-making activities, tours of our exhibits, and take home learning guides. Free! Please RSVP to cmarsella@riversideartmuseum.org for the date you wish to attend. More info.
    Festival of Lights Coloring Contest
    • In celebration of lighting Riverside’s downtown and The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa during the Festival of Lights “Switch-On Ceremony”, K-6 students are invited to participate in Holiday Coloring Contest. Winners will receive a $50 gift certificate and a holiday stocking filled with goodies. Submissions due November 12, 2018. More info.
    RUSDarts.org
    • This new calendar features RUSD Arts events from schools across the district. Please share with your teachers, students, and communities. www.rusdarts.org 
    Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation

    • The following is a classroom resource sponsored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. The Medal of Honor Character Development Program is a resource designed by teachers to provide students with opportunities to explore the important concepts of courage, commitment, sacrifice, patriotism, integrity and citizenship and how these values can be exemplified in daily life. This link will provide you with additional information including lesson plans, videos, projects, and free training opportunities: http://themedalofhonor.com/character-development
    Art-to-Go!
    • RUSD is excited to offer six lessons to all TK-6th grades with the Riverside Art Museum’s Art-to-Go. Three of the six lessons will be either Math/Art or Science/Art lessons, and the other three are your choice from the subjects offered. All lessons (to take place September through May) must be scheduled no later than Wednesday, October 10. Click here to schedule lessons. For more information about Art-to-Go please email art2go@riversideartmuseum.org or call (951) 684-7111 x311. Additionally, there are a limited number of additional History/Art lessons available that explore the special Tlatilco exhibit. This additional lesson is available through December 30. Click here for more information about booking and scholarships.

    Great California Shakeout

    • October 18 is the Great California Shakeout - We will be sharing information at the Leadership Meeting on Wednesday 
    Instructional Rounds
    • Instructional Rounds are scheduled for October 22.  If you are interested in opening your classroom to the Shared Leadership Team please let me know ASAP.  Stop by and see myself or Longi if you have questions regarding the process.
    California Thursday
    • October 18 - We will be joined by some Nutrition Services, Cabinet and some special guests to celebrate California Thursday!  Find out more about California Thursday here. 
    • This event should not disrupt instructional time and will take place during the lunch hours. 
    • Every student will recieve a pea plant to take home, California Thursday sticker and California sourced lunch (if they buy lunch).  
    • A small "Farmers Market" will be set up in our courtyard for our community
    Walk/Bike to School Day
    • 10/10 is our Walk/Bike to School day is WEDNESDAY!  Each student that walks to bikes to school will get a raffle ticket to put a "pie in the face" of  Ms. Brown - Spread the Word! 

    Focus: 

    Danielson: 



    Common Commitments: Collaborative Conversations

    Three ways to encourage student collaboration: 

     


    Upcoming Events: 

    10/9 - PTA Board Meeting
    10/10 & 10/11 - HIT Foundation Days (2nd and 5th Poly High School)
    10//10 - Walk/Bike to School Day
    10/10 - Coffee with the Principal
    10/10 - Leadership Team Meeting
    10/11 - K-12 Principals Meeting (Carrie Out)
    10/11 - District Leadership Team Meeting - (Carrie and Longi Out 2:30)
    10/11 - School Site Council Meeting
    10/12 - Miles of Smiles Dental Education/Screening
    10/12 - Hawk Shop Open
    10/12 - PINK Day (CSEA Members) 
    10/15 - 10/19 - Miles of Smiles Sealant Clinic
    10/16 - Kaiser Dependent Audit (Look for Letter from VEBA)
    10/17 - AVID Walk Through with Sarah Zuetel
    10/17 - Staff Meeting D106
    10/18 - California Thursday 11-1:30
    10/18 - PGS Open  House at Grant Education Center (Carrie and Longi out 3:10)
    10/19 - Kinder Field Trip - Tanaka Farms
    10/20 - RCOE Science and Engineering Expo 
    10/22-10/26 - RED RIBBON WEEK
    10/22 - Instructional Rounds
    10/24 - Lunch on the Lawn
    10/24 - Team Meeting
    10/25 - State of the District Event (Carrie and Longi out 10:30-1:30)
    10/25 - School Site Council Meeting
    10/26 - Student of the Month Assemblies
    10/26 - Halloween Parade
    10/26 - Fall Festival 

     Birthdays: 
    10/7 - Raquel Schnakenberg - 2nd Grade
    10/8 - Patty Kaplan - IA RSP
    10/13 - Longi Summers - Assistant Principal
    10/16 - Katie Tavaglione - 2nd Grade
    10/21 - Kathy Casares - Cafeteria
    10/26 - Joni Printz - 3-6 grade M/S 










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