Week 28 - February 24 is National Tortilla Chip Day

Great Things We Noticed:

• $1400+  raised in the penny drive for the garden!  Thank you! 
• Ada trying "Your Power Hour" with her students! 
• Judid "Go Funding" a picture printer and using it to celebrate accomplished goals!
• Student of the Month on WEDNESDAY! 
• ELPAC Testing - thank you Christina! 
• 37 students attended Saturday School

Nuts and Bolts: 

• A student in Mr.  Hara's class, Brandon Arellano, is currently in the hospital battling Leukemia.  We are collecting items for a care basket for both Brandon and his Mom.  Brandon really likes Sonic the Hedgehog, please drop off items to Paulina or Debbie! 
• Thank you for picking a team member to attend the CABE ELA/ELD workshop on May 10th - please send me those names ASAP.
• Shannon Dadlez created a class on the PD hub for the Summer Science Institute. If you’re interested you can sign up there. We already have 4 staff members who want to sign up so you will have great company if you sign up as well. J

• SST/SBIT Meetings will be held 3/13 - if you have a referral you have not already turned in please have paperwork in by 3/8.

• Please complete the HOMEWORK SURVEY: https://bit.ly/2N7sCpf 
• Books and Blankets - March 1 - 8:45-9:15

• We will be sending flyers home this week for our Books and Blankets event
• Parents will be allowed to come on campus - at 8:45 after the bell rings and students are in class
• Students will report to class at normal times, please take attendance quickly
• We will encourage families to bring their own books, however please have some on hand to share. 
• It's OK for parents to read outside your class, in your class, with other students
• This is an opportunity for parents to participate in a fun day AND for us to encourage and model reading with families.  Let us know if you have any questions or ideas to help facilitate this experience.  
• 2019 Classified Summer Employment Application Flyer
• The classified application for this year’s summer school, ESY, and elementary summer camp sessions went live on Monday, February 11, 2019 with additional details regarding summer session programs, dates, sites, requested classifications, etc. By clicking the link below, applicants will be able to provide electronically all of the same information provided in last year's paper application. 
• http://bit.ly/2019ClassifiedSummerEmployment
• The online application should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Online applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019. Notification of summer assignments will be no later than April 30, 2019.
• NOTE: No hard copy of applications will be accepted.
• If there are any questions, classified employees may contact Marcus Ridley, Assistant Director of Classified Personnel, at mridley@rusd.k12.ca.us or (951) 788-7135 ext. 80115.
• UCR Extension Course - Scholarship Available
• UCR’s School of Education and KQED are teaming up at UCR Extension to teach a course called “Youth & Civic Media.” It runs from April 1 through May 26. There are two scholarships available for RUSD teachers. They will earn 4 units and present the lessons they develop in the course at RUSD’s 2nd Annual Civics Kickoff Day in August. Here’s the course description: https://www.extension.ucr.edu/course/38353085. It would be wonderful to have both an elementary and secondary teacher accept this wonderful opportunity. If any of your teachers might be interested, please pass this along to them. Questions? Contact Carolyn Power.
• Freedom Writers
• You are welcome to attend a pre-release screening of the Freedom Writers Documentary that will be held at University of California, Riverside on March 6th from 7:00-10:00 PM. This screening is free and open to the public. A Q&A session will be held immediately following the screening, featuring Erin Gruwell and one of the original Freedom Writers.
• Eureka Day 4 training 
• Will begin on 3/11
• TK will have their own Eureka Day 4 training on 4/17/19 at Miller Middle School in room 452 from 8:15-3:30.

Focus: 

Depth of Knowledge

When asking students questions or assigning tasks, think about the level of DOK.

Fun Stuff I Found:

Activities for Read Across America
Seussville

Activities to go along with Dr. Seuss books.

Upcoming Events: 

2/25 - Jump Rope for Heart Day

2/25 - Principal Collaborative 11:30-2:30 Carrie off campus

2/26 - Instructional Rounds Day

2/26 - Longi Co-Admin Meeting 

2/27 - 6th grade Chemawa presentations

2/27 - Lunch on the Lawn

2/27 - Team Meeting

2/28 - Danielson Training 

2/28 - PIQE Parent Meeting

2/28 - K-12 Principals Meeting - Carrie off campus 8-12

3/1 - Read Across America Day

3/1 - Books and Blankets 8:45-9:15

3/5 - Spring Pictures

3/5 - SLT Round 3 - Bournes

3/5 - 5th Grade Field Trip

3/6 - Coffee with the Principal

3/6 - Leadership Meeting - Library

3/8 - HIT Coaching Session #4 2nd and 5th grade

3/8 - Baby/Bridal Shower 

Week 27 - Presidents Day Weekend and Happy Valentines Day

Great Things We Noticed:

• Aquarium of the Pacific - Thank you Erin for organizing that experience for our students!
• Supervisors that stayed and helped in the rain during arrival
• 5th Grade moving forward with their HIT/RACES work
• Raquel organizing and completing GATE testing for our students
• Christina for all of her expertise and enthusiasm with R180 and ELA/ELD! 
• Marian Lasak is TEACHER OF THE YEAR! 

Nuts and Bolts: 

• Thank you for picking a team member to attend the CABE ELA/ELD workshop on May 10th - please send me those names ASAP.
• 2019 Science and Engineering Fair
• The 2019 Science and Engineering Fair was held last week. There were over 230 projects submitted from students in grades K-12. Over 200 6th-12th grade students attended the Fair on Tuesday 2/5 to be judged and interviewed by judges from UCR’s College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the Bourns College of Engineering. Click this LINK to see the complete list of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners
• Check out the newest version of the Science Newsletter by clicking this link.
• RUSD, Department of Personnel – Leadership and Development is offering workshops to ALL classified employees providing tips on building a strong resume and on how to create the greatest impact during the interview bringing you closer to obtaining your career goals. Flyer
• Dates & Times for Workshops
• Feb. 21, 2019 5:00pm–7:00pm
• Feb. 26, 2019 10:00am–12:00pm
• All workshops will be at the District Office: 3380 14th Street, Riverside. Please contact Personnel Department with any questions: (951) 788-7135 ext. 8010.
• The classified application for this year’s summer school, ESY, and elementary summer camp sessions went live on Monday, February 11, 2019 with additional details regarding summer session programs, dates, sites, requested classifications, etc.
• By clicking the link below, applicants will be able to provide electronically all of the same information provided in last year's paper application. 
• http://bit.ly/2019ClassifiedSummerEmployment 
• The online application should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Online applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019. Notification of summer assignments will be may no later than April 30, 2019. 
• NOTE: No hard copy of applications will be accepted. 
• If there are any questions, classified employees may contact Marcus Ridley, Assistant Director of Classified Personnel, at mridley@rusd.k12.ca.us or (951) 788-7135 ext. 80115.
• Please complete the HOMEWORK SURVEY: https://bit.ly/2N7sCpf 
• Books and Blankets - March 1 - 8:40-9:10
• We will be sending flyers home this week for our Books and Blankets event
• Parents will be allowed to come on campus - at 8:40 after the bell rings and students are in class
• Students will report to class at normal times, please take attendance quickly
• We will encourage families to bring their own books, however please have some on hand to share. 
• It's OK for parents to read outside your class, in your class, with other students
• This is an opportunity for parents to participate in a fun day AND for us to encourage and model reading with families.  Let us know if you have any questions or ideas to help facilitate this experience.  

Upcoming Events:

 2/15 - No School

2/18 - No School

2/20 - SOTM Assemblies

2/20 - Riverside Council PTA Breakfast - Carrie off campus 8-12

2/20 - Staff Meeting 2:55

2/21 - PIQE Parent Meetings begin

2/21 - Danielson Training

2/22 - Minimum Day 

2/25 - Jump Rope for Heart Day

2/25 - Principal Collaborative 11:30-2:30 Carrie off campus

2/26 - Instructional Rounds Day

2/26 - Longi Co-Admin Meeting 

2/27 - Lunch on the Lawn

2/27 - Team Meeting

2/28 - Danielson Training 

2/28 - K-12 Principals Meeting - Carrie off campus 8-12

3/1 - Read Across America Day

Birthdays: 

2/15 - Letty Guttierez - IA 1/2 SDC 

2/16 - Beth Wilbur - 2nd Grade

2/20 - Ruth Galicia-Salguro - Preschool Aide

2/27 - Christina Ramirez - Reading Intervention

2/27 - Debbie Soto - Office Assistant

Week 26 - Lunar New Year was February 5th-Welcome to the Year of the Pig!

Great Things We Noticed: 

• Mystery Science in 4th grade!  The students were learning about rocks and landslides and velocity and all kinds of cool stuff! 
• Clay in 3rd grade!  The students created clay pots that were awesome! 
• Dancing on Fridays! Who knew we had a mini Michael Jackson in 4th grade?
• Our PL Team planning Passion Projects!  Big things are happening at Hawthorne! 
• Our AWESOME Science Fair winners!  Thank you Mr. Comeaux for another successful science fair! 
• Students using Little Alchemy in  Ms. Montgomery's class!

 

 
 

 

Nuts and Bolts:

• I wanted to share some of the feedback I received from Cabinet after the instructional rounds visit.  These quotes are taken straight from the emails!  Thank you so much for your engagement while we "embrace the journey".... You should be PROUD!

From Lynn Carmen Day, Chief Academic Officer:  

Cabinet was so grateful for the opportunity to learn about the rounds at Hawthorne! The process was amazing and for those of us who have not been intimately involved in the instructional rounds process, it was a great learning experience. We truly saw evidence of student-centered learning, problem-solving, evidence-based writing, and thoughtful and strategic instructional practices.  Noteworthy!

Thank you for your feedback about our engagement and phone use.  This feedback will help us be better for our next training/walk through.  Of course, we always want to show how much we respect and appreciate our teachers and leaders as they deserve. 

Again, please thank your amazing teachers who opened their classrooms to us, and especially those teacher leaders who trained us .  The professional growth experience at Hawthorne was so awesome that I hope to return next year with Board of Education (and no phones J)

Have a great day,  Lynn

From Jen DeAnda, Director Strategic Initiatives and Projects 

Hi Carrie,

I know I speak for the entire group when I say we truly enjoyed spending time at your site, and witnessing excellence in action through your students, teachers, and staff.  Thank you so much for taking the time to share your school and remarkable team with us.

I truly apologize for how the teachers perceived the level of engagement from the group. Although there are occasionally issues that must be addressed immediately, it was not our intent to appear as distracted from the visits. I can assure you that we took away a great deal of information and will be more vigilant about the optics while visiting sites.

Thank you again for all of your work in making Hawthorne an outstanding school.  

Sincerely,

Jen

• Those of you interested in PBIS and it's use in your classroom would be interested in THIS seminar at RCOE.  Please let me know ASAP if you want to attend.
• Student of the Month Assemblies will be 2/20 - certificates will be due 2/14
• Aquarium of the Pacific assemblies are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week!  Please check your email for the schedule from Erin Masi.
• We have had 23 teachers participate in some level of PL training or work this year - Thank you Erin for facilitating this!  Please fill out the PL survey when it comes your way... we want to measure our growth!
• For those of you who need to finish ALICE training - the Library will be open Wednesday at 3:00 for certificated and 2:00 for classified staff.  ALL staff members need to complete the online training.  
• We have a TON of oranges that need to be picked (hopefully the frost didn't ruin them!).... Take your class out and pick some oranges in the trees along Victoria and the front of the school.  
• The instructional Design day was very productive - Thank you to Longi and the SLT team for their work and focus!  The team decided that DOK and RACE are areas they would like to analyze and will be walking ALL CLASSROOMS during the next Instructional Rounds.  More information to come at the 2/20 staff meeting - 
• I will also be reviewing the "voluntary/involuntary" transfer process at the 2/20 meeting.  
• The 2/27 Team meeting will be our opportunity to share our collaboration AVID strategies with mixed team level groups.  The last area of focus is INQUIRY (science is great for this focus area!) 
• Interesting article about Read Across America shifting its focus to diversity: https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=nea-focuses-read-across-america-diversity-not-dr-seuss
• REMINDER:  When attending training or seminar it is important that you are on time and ready to roll at the starting time.  Please adjust your schedule accordingly if a training has an 8:00 start time.  
• REMINDER:  You should be checking your email and your box at least twice a day - We noticed several flyers left in boxes on Friday that needed to go home with students.
• Spread the word on Spread the LOVE WEEK: 

Focus: 

The following videos show the implementation of Genius Hour or Passion Projects at the elementary level: 

Upcoming Events: 

2/11-2/13 - Aquarium of the Pacific Assemblies

2/11-2/14 -  Spread the Love Week

2/12 - PTA Meeting

2/14 - Valentines Day

2/14 - SSC Meeting at 3:10

2/15 - No School

2/18 - No School

2/20 - SOTM Assemblies

2/20 - Riverside Council PTA Breakfast - Carrie off campus 8-12

 2/20 - Staff Meeting 2:55

2/21 - PIQE Parent Meetings begin

2/22 - Minimum Day 

2/26 - Instructional Rounds Day

2/26 - Longi Co-Admin Meeting 

2/27 - Lunch on the Lawn

2/28 - Danielson Training 

2/28 - K-12 Principals Meeting - Carrie off campus 8-12

3/1 - Read Across America Day

Birthdays: 

2/15 - Letty Guttierez - IA 1/2 SDC 

2/16 - Beth Wilbur - 2nd Grade

2/20 - Ruth Galicia-Salguro - Preschool Aide

Week 25 - February 2nd was Groundhog Day

Great Things We Noticed: 

• Our SDC classes joining the other schools at the Poly Bowl! Click here for the RUSD video
• A FULL day of SST meetings  - thank you for all you do to help our students!
• Lunch on the Lawn with no rain!
• 6th graders enjoying basketball at Cal Baptist! 

Nuts and Bolts: 

• K-6 Testing window for IAB's, Wrtitng Assessment and ELA/ELD comprehension (K-2) opens on February 4.  Notify Longi or Erin for your grade level testing schedule.
• Grades 3-6 don't forget to log into CAASPP.org to update passwords 
• Grades 3-6 complete this 5 minute survey on the administration and use of IABs. 
• Black History Month (February)
• Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. To help you integrate Black History Month into your sites and teachers’ classrooms, below is a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and that can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels: 
• National Education Association (NEA) Black History Month Lessons and Resources Grades K-12 (Click HERE for access) 
• Scholastic 28 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month (Click HERE for access)Questions? 
• Contact Rochelle Kanatzar:  rkanatzar@ rusd.k12.ca.us
• Resume Writing and Interview Skills Workshop RUSD, Department of Personnel – Leadership and Development is offering workshops to ALL classified employees providing tips on building a strong resume and on how to create the greatest impact during the interview bringing you closer to obtaining your career goals. Flyer
• Dates & Times for Workshops Feb. 21, 2019 5:00pm–7:00 p.m.
• Feb. 26, 2019 10:00am–12:00 p.m. 
• All workshops will be at the District Office: 3380 14th Street, Riverside. 
• Please contact Personnel Department with any questions: (951) 788-7135 ext. 80104

• Free Books For Read Across America Day - Deadline is February 11, 2019
• The Literacy Empowerment Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, invites your school or other literacy projects to apply for FREE Books for Read Across America Day. During the past year, LEF has distributed over 3,000,000 books to schools all across the country for Read Across America Day and other literary projects. 
• Resources are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Orders must be received by February 11, 2019. Please share this information with your fellow educators! Free Books for Read Across America Day: Order Form at https://www.lefbooks.org
• email: info@lefbooks.org
• UC Irvine History Project Workshop for K-4 Teachers
• The California History Social Science Project presents a workshop for elementary teachers to learn more about the dimensions (Content, Literacy, Inquiry, and Citizenship) of the new History-Social Science Framework. Teachers will also receive lessons and books that center children as historical change makers. The day will include standards-aligned reading and writing lessons for your grade level, books for teaching, and time to work with colleagues. This is a great opportunity for teachers to learn about the changes to history education through the 2016 Framework. Register at https://tinyurl.com/CAkidshistory. 
• Teachers will receive: breakfast, lessons, standards-aligned texts, books, and access to all materials online. For more information, contact us at gilbertn@uci.edu or visit the UCI History Project at: http://www.humanities.uci.edu/history/ucihp/index.php. 
• RUSD contact: Carolyn Power.Elementary Summer Camp
• Exciting Ecosystems will be the theme in Summer Camp 2019. 
• Summer Camp will run from June 17-July 12. (Summer Camp will not be in session July 4-5) 
• Applications for Teaching in this year’s summer camp will be emailed to teachers on Monday, February 4. Applications will be due on February 22, by 4:30. 
• Applications for Assistant Principals who would like to admin at a summer site, will follow the same timeline. 
• We will also be discussing Summer Camp 2019 at the Elementary Principal Working Group on Thursday, February 7. 
• More information regarding student applications will be shared at that meeting and sent out following the meeting. For more information about this year’s Exciting Ecosystems at Summer Camp Click here: Fast Facts or contact Jennifer Ivey jivey@rusd.k12.ca.us
• Newcomer Resources
• New resources for our newcomers are being developed. These resources can be used in addition to the current Newcomer curriculum. Our current Newcomer curriculum focuses on Language Development, while these newly developed resources focus on literacy development.
•  “Reading in English” can be found on the Newcomer Instructional Support/Resources page in PowerSchool Learning: TK-6 ELA/ELD. or  at Reading in English 
• For more information, contact Jennifer Ivey jivey@rusd.k12.ca.us

FOCUS: 

We will be sharing out our AVID collaboration strategies at the February 27th Team Meeting.  Please be prepared to share process, formative data, student work and photos/videos is possible (Longi and I would be happy to come in and film for you).  This is a powerful way to build coherence across grade levels and we look forward to seeing what you have done! 

Here is the link to the Powerschool Learning AVID page - LOTS of great ideas! 

Upcoming Events: 

2/5 - Instructional Design Day - E103 8:00-3:30

2/5 - RUSD Board Meeting

2/6 - Coffee with the Principal

2/6 - Leadership Meeting 2:55 - Library

2/7 - Elementary Principal Meeting - Carrie off campus 8:00-10:00

2/7 - Kiersten Frausto (Director Elementary Ed) - Site Visit 10:30-

12:30

2/7 - District Leadership Meeting - Carrie and Longi off campus at 2:45 

2/8 - Father/Daughter Dance 6:00-8:00 MPR

2/11-2/13 - Aquarium of the Pacific Assemblies - Schedule coming soon!

2/12 - AAPAC Black History Month Celebration 6:00-7:30 Sierra Middle School 

2/12 - PTA Board Meeting

2/14 - Valentines Day 

2/14 - K-12 Principal Meeting - Carrie off Campus 8:00-12:30

2/14 - SSC Meeting 3:10

2/15 - Lincoln's Holiday - No School 

Birthdays: 

1/15 - Letty Gutierrez - MM Instructional Aide 

1/16 - Beth Wilbur - 2nd Grade