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