Week 7

 

Great Things We Noticed: 

• Beth showing patience, restraint  and INCREDIBLE wait time skills! 
• Textbook Distribution and Lisa's awesome organizational skills! 
• Being a guest reader in Kim's class! 
• Doree's classroom routines!
• Staff sharing pictures of how they are practicing self care!
• Jennifer and Angelica's work with Social Emotional well being of students and staff!

Nuts and Bolts: 

• Find ed tech tips and tricks and information on all the Google Updates on the ILE You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxaWXjiICDDlDQitAXHuPaA/videos
• Our book study for Shattering Inequities has been postponed until after first trimester.  We will still send out the books and feel free to read if you are interested. 
• Updating your personnel information (Cindy sent email) ASAP
• Eddie Bernal is our Campus Supervisor Support (from Arlington) and has been working on parent contact and student engagement.  You can email him at ebernal@riversideunified.org if you have student concerns, please CC Paulina and/or Admin on these emails. 
• Angelica is putting together a LUNCH BUNCH, find the flyer HERE - please share with your students. 
• Employee Wellness Calendar:  
• RIMS AVID Weekly Newsletter (Updated each week) 
• September PGS Newsletter
• Hispanic Heritage Month
• Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
• Hispanic Heritage Classroom Resources:  Below are resources for teachers that can be used to facilitate lessons during the month in support of Hispanic
• Hispanic Heritage Month, Teacher Resources
• Hispanic Heritage Month, Resources for K-5, 6-8, 9-12 NEA
• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage, Ideas for Teachers - Scholastic
• Hispanic Heritage Month
• Hispanic Heritage Month PBS
• English Learner Update Smore Newsletter
• Latino/Hispanic Heritage Resource Packet
• Student of the Month names  were due to Cindy on WEDNESDAY, 9/23 - Find Form HERE
• Student of the Month can be any student in a Hawthorne Teacher's classroom 
• Longi and I will come in at a scheduled time to "present" the certificate - We can say something about the student (add to notes HERE) or YOU can say something and we will hold up the certificate. 
• Choose two dates and times that work for you - add to this form HERE
• Certificates will be mailed to student's home. 
• Parents can be invited to attend through your classroom Meet. 
• The SEL Playbook is a resource for you to use when looking for lessons related to Social Emotional Learning.  Social Emotional Learning lessons can be integrated any day of the week, but should be used on Wednesdays.  The SEL Playbook is updated frequently: https://bit.ly/3mLDjPL 
• From ILE: 

• We are excited to announce a new collaborative whiteboard feature in Google Meet that will be rolling out to our domain in the next few days. It will not be available for all users at once. For more information about this new feature, please see this video. 

   

  For your reference, here are additional features and accompanying videos that some people have gotten and the rest will be getting soon.

   

  • Google Meet Quick Access: allows you to have more control over who can and cannot join your meetings.

  • Google Meet Tiled View and Background Blur: allows you to see up to 49 video screens, but will make your computer work hard. Try not to have too many other things open.

  • Google Meet Host Controls: allows you to turn on/off chat and screen share for participants in your meeting.

   

  For those of you interested in additional information on how to use Jamboard as a collaborative tool in Google Meet, please register for voluntary professional development on Oct 6th or 13th from 3pm-4pm using this LINK.

• Elementary Teacher Newsletter
• Family Technology Webinar--Elementary Math
• The Departments of Innovation and Learner Engagement and Curriculum & Instruction will host a family technology webinar for elementary math on Thursday, October 1 from 10-11am and again from 5:30-6:30pm. During this time our presenters will share information with parents for accessing lesson and assessment resources; and using Kami and Seesaw to complete and turn in work. Parents may sign up to attend the event by using the two-registration links:
• 10:00 am - 11:00 am Click HERE to register
• 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Click HERE to register
• Seesaw Professional Development
• Voluntary synchronous professional development for SeeSaw is available for staff. Two webinars will be offered for Seesaw:
• Intro to Seesaw: Learn about what Seesaw is, how to access your account and connect your students through Clever, assign activities from the Seesaw library, and get a brief overview of how students experience Seesaw. Thursday, October 1, 2020 3-4 pm
• Seesaw: Beyond the Basics: Learn how to create your own assignments, connect with parents, and provide feedback to students in Seesaw. Thursday, October 8, 2020 3-4 pm
• Sign Up Here
• Elementary ELA/SLA Newsletter
• Elementary ELA/SLA Site
• Co-Lab: Language Arts
• Wednesdays 11:00 am and 3 pm. Flyer
• Beginning 9/23, TK-12 Language Arts (ELA, SLA, ELD, World Language) educators are invited to join this.

Upcoming Events:

• Student of the Month Recognition 9/28-10/2

Birthdays:

• Robin Campbell - 9/27
• Sara Gallegos - 10/2

Week 6

 

Great Things We Noticed: 

• Judid's students setting reading goals and reaching them! 
• Meeting with some of you regarding your intervention needs!
• Kim's pet show and tell on Fun Friday! 
• Lisa Glasheen prepping for our next textbook distribution!  
• Danielle using Code.org with her class - Brilliant! 
• Stephanie's great classroom management with her Kinders!
• Morgan's "Read it, Spell it, Write it" process with her Kinders! 
• Ron's enthusiasm and mangagment strategies with his 1st Graders!
• Sara gathering ideas on a padlet for a classmates birthday! 

Nuts and Bolts: 

• Find ed tech tips and tricks and information on all the Google Updates on the ILE You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxaWXjiICDDlDQitAXHuPaA/videos
• Textbook distribution for this week can be found HERE
• Our book study for Shattering Inequities has been postponed until after first trimester.  We will still send out the books and feel free to read if you are interested. 
• PROGRESS REPORT UPDATE:  
• Virtual Teacher with students from other schools, send your progress reports to the site Principal by 9/23 (you can send to us and we will forward)
• Hawthorne student progress reports due to us by 9/25 (9/23 for review is ideal)
• We will print out and mail 
• Send for all students OR students at risk of retention
• Teacher comments can be found HERE
• Updating your personnel information (Cindy sent email) ASAP
• 9/21 Mega Choir Deadline 
• Eddie Bernal is our Campus Supervisor Support (from Arlington) and has been working on parent contact and student engagement.  You can email him at ebernal@riversideunified.org if you have student concerns, please CC Paulina and/or Admin on these emails. 
• Angelica is putting together a LUNCH BUNCH, find the flyer HERE - please share with your students. 
• Employee Wellness Calendar:  https://forms.gle/jYgpF5RNKEAN5k7p8
• RIMS AVID Weekly Newsletter (Updated each week) 
• September PGS Newsletter
• Hispanic Heritage Month
• Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
• Hispanic Heritage Classroom Resources:  Below are resources for teachers that can be used to facilitate lessons during the month in support of Hispanic
• Hispanic Heritage Month, Teacher Resources
• Hispanic Heritage Month, Resources for K-5, 6-8, 9-12 NEA
• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage, Ideas for Teachers - Scholastic
• Hispanic Heritage Month
• Hispanic Heritage Month PBS
• English Learner Update Smore Newsletter
• Latino/Hispanic Heritage Resource Packet
• Elementary ELA/SLA Newletter
• Student of the Month names due to Cindy on WEDNESDAY, 9/23 - Find Form HERE

FOCUS: 

We will be working with Dr. Dave Horton and the teachers from Lake Matthews on tools that are designed to increase teacher efficacy in the distance learning environment.   We will be following many of the themes found at the heart of the Distance Learning Playbook, written by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey and John Hattie.  

These authors state the main themes at the heart of Visible Learning can be translated to Distance Learning.  

• Investment in learning means that there is a drive to foster each student's increasing ability to recognize when they are learning, when they are not, and how to go about fixing it. 
• Teacher clarity and feedback are crucial in fostering this ability in students. 
• Teachers must know the impact of their instruction in terms of progress and achievement and take steps to refine their approaches.  
• Methods for discovering what students already know so teachers can focus on needed learning experiences. 
• Knowing what works, what works when and what works for whom.
• The mind frames of teachers, dispositions and beliefs are in the drivers seat. 
• Collaboration with the focus on learning more than teaching and investing in relationships with children and adults in order to be an agent of change. 

Taking Care of Yourself: 

It is six weeks into the school year, and 5 months into distance learning, so you may have already established the two items below.  It is important to continually evaluate how these spaces and boundaries are working for you, and how you are feeling in the space you are using.  Establishing, and evaluating these two items are important to how you feel and function during your work day.  

• Keep a dedicated work space.
• This is a place you can easily teach and engage students.  For me, it is my spare bedroom because I love the light in that room and I can have privacy from my own kids and their distance learning.  Now would be a good time to evaluate how your work space is working for you.  How do you feel when you enter the space?  How have you made the space special or "yours"? 
• Set ground rules with the people in your space.
• What ground rules have you set with your people in regards to entering your work space while you are working?  I have asked my children to text me when they need something, instead of just barging into the room unannounced (Sometimes they remember).  It's understandable that family and pets will sometimes interrupt our work when we work from home.  Setting clear guidelines can help your stress level and help with your school day routines.   What guidelines have you established with your people?  Are they following these guidelines, or do you need to revisit the established boundaries with them? 

Upcoming Events: 

9/22 - Lunch Distribution + Textbook Distribution (All Grades) 11:15-12:45

9/22 - RUSD Employee Check-In 8:00 and 3:30

9/22 - Textbook Distribution Grades 4-6 3:00-6:00 (Please share with your families) 

9/22 - Superintendent Teaching Advisory - 3:45 

9/23 - Student of the Month Names due to Cindy

9/23 - DELAC 9-11(Carrie and Longi)

9/23 - RUSD Strengths Sessions 8:00 and 3:30

9/23 - Textbook Distribution Grades 1-3 3:00-6:00 (Please share with your families)

9/23 - Team Meeting with Lake Matthews 2:30-3:30 

9/24 -  Lunch Distribution + Textbook Distribution (All Grades) 11:15-12:45

9/24 - RUSD Wellness Workshop 8:00 and 3:30

9/24 - K-12 Principals Meeting 8:30-12:00 (Carrie)

9/24 - Textbook Distribution PS-K (Please share with your families) 

Week 5

Great Things We Noticed: 

• Diana Twiss reminding us how important it is to stay hydrated on our journey! Remember to find "what is juicy, delicious and nourishing for your soul".
• Lisa G. working behind the scenes to plan the next supply distribution week!
• Kevin C. Engaging using Near Pod to engage his students!
• Everyone doing what they can to ensure kids and families stay connected. 

Nuts and Bolts: 

• Let's have some school spirit!  Have your students dress in their Hawthorne (or any other school) Swag on Friday's!  Take a screen shot and send to us! 
• Please share with your families that LUNCH IS FREE for ALL STUDENTS under the age of 18 THROUGH DECEMBER!  (T & TH 11:45-12:15)
• Hawthorne Leadership Team Meeting Wednesday at 3:00 
• For those of you attending the Excellence for Equity Conference, it starts on Tuesday at 4:00 
• Progress Reports are due for review on Wednesday 9/23 - ALL TEACHERS
• As of right now we are using the traditional Progress Report form.  
• Only needed for students struggling to meet standards
• We are mailing them so they must be signed, then delivered or scanned to us for printing.
• Find this week's RIMS AVID virtual resources HERE
• Add your BITMOJI to THIS document 
• Find the document for your EL Plan and SMART Goal HERE
• Please share with your families: 

RUSD Family Technology Webinar

The Department of Innovation and Learner Engagement is hosting a series of weekly webinars to cover distance learning topics. Our next webinar is scheduled for Thursday, September 17th from 10-11am and again from 5:30-6:30pm. During this time our presenters will share information for navigating the Aeries parent portal and completing data confirmation. Parents may sign up to attend the event by using the two registration links:

10:00 am - 11:00 am Click HERE to register

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Click HERE to register

Please CLICK HERE to access the English flyer for this event.

Please CLICK HERE to access the Spanish flyer for this event.

Please contact Larissa Pineda, ISS with any questions lapineda@riversideunified.org

• RUSD Mega Virtual Choir:
• ALL RUSD students, staff, teachers, and principals are invited to join the RUSD Mega Virtual Choir. We are looking for 1,000+ participants to join us to sing "Stand By Me." We need your voice! No singing experience necessary! Submissions due Sept. 21. Visit bit.ly/rusdmegachoir for more info.
• Elementary Teacher Newsletter
• This newsletter was sent to teachers on 9-8-2020: Elementary Teacher Newsletter
• TK-6 ELA/SLA
• Elementary ELA/SLA FAQs : This document will be updated based on frequent questions and concerns we receive.
• TK-6 Math:
• If teachers are not teaching math during the live interaction time on Wednesdays, it has been recommended that they have students watch a video from Great Minds In Sync and assign an activity such as the Problem Set or Exit Ticket. This will allow the teachers to gather information about what the students understand/don’t understand. The student work can be used to address misconceptions and have a discussion on Thursday, prior to teaching the next lesson.  In order to support teachers with pacing, they can use the math detail page on the Scope & Sequence to guide their instructional decisions. This video explains how to use the detail page.

Upcoming Events: 

9/14 - Elementary Virtual Staff Meeting - 8:00 and 3:00

9/15 - Lunch Distribution 11:15-12:45 

9/15-9/17 Excellence through Equity Conference 4:00-6:00 

9/15 - RUSD Board of Education Meeting 4:00

9/15 - Employee Check-in 8:00 and 3:00

9/16 - Principal Meeting - 8:15 (Carrie and Longi)

9/16 - PTA Riverside Council Meeting 9:00-10:30 (Carrie)

9/16 - Hawthorne Leadership Team - 3:00-4:00

9/17 - Lunch Distribution - 11:15-12:45

9/18 - Elementary Principal Meeting - 9:00 (Carrie) 

Birthdays: 

9/19 - Christian Gamez - Head Custodian 

 

Week 4

 

Great Things We Noticed: 

• Paulina helping us with our attendance procedures! 
• Ms. Cardenas doing Fun Friday with her students! 
• A certain family in Ms. OK' s and Ms. Haas's class FINALLY connecting! 
• Eddie Bernal our Campus Supervisor (on loan from Arlington) connecting with families and getting students engaged! 
• PTA bringing us cookies on Friday! (Stop by Tuesday and have one!)!
• Labor Day Weekend! 

Nuts and Bolts: 

• AVID Resources:
• Here is the RIMS AE Virtual Resource for the week of September 3, 2020-September 10, 2020.
• Virtual Teachers:  If you need translation help for students from other sites, please contact Nelva first.  If it is a language other than Spanish, please contact Carrie or Longi for assistance. 
• Sites have a great opportunity to get extra scholarship money for teachers, counselors, school nurses and PTA volunteers! Grant money is also available for your school’s cultural arts, healthy lifestyles, outreach translation and parent education programs. Applications are due October 1st. For more information contact Laura Merickel rivcouncilpta@gmail.com
• Teachers, Counselors, School Nurses and other staff Scholarship
• PTA Volunteers Scholarship
• Cultural Arts, Healthy Lifestyles, Outreach Translation & Parent Education Grant
• The link to the 2020-21 District Assessment Calendar is here: http://bit.ly/RUSDasmt2021
• ALL RUSD students, staff, teachers, and principals are invited to join the RUSD Mega Virtual Choir. We are looking for 1,000+ participants to join us to sing "Stand By Me." We need your voice! No singing experience necessary! Submissions due Sept. 14. Visit bit.ly/rusdmegachoir for more info.
• More student supplies will be going out soon - If you are interested in adding to the newest deliveries please contact Carrie, Longi or Lisa.  We do not have a date for pick up and will let you know ASAP. 
• Staff Meeting draft agenda can be found HERE - Let us know if there is something we should add
• Mark your calendars - 9/23 Team Meeting from 2:30-3:30 in the virtual world and with Lake Matthews Elementary - We are excited to collaborate with Lake Matthews! 
• If you have not done so already, please add your google classroom link here.  Carrie and Longi will start doing virtual classroom walk through this week.

Upcoming Events: 

9/7 - Labor Day - No School 

9/8 - RUSD Employee Wellness Check-In (8:00-9:00 and 3:30-4:30)

9/8 - Lunch Distribution (11:45-12:15)

9/8 - District AAPAC Meeting 6-7:30

9/9 - RUSD Employee Strength Session (8:00-9:00 and 3:30-4:30)

9/9 - Staff Meeting - 3:00-4:00

9/10 - RUSD Wellness Workshop 8:00-9:00

9/10 - Lunch Distribution (11:45-12:15)

9/10 - Principals Meetings - Carrie - (3:30-5:00)

Birthdays: 

9/6 - Devin Miller - IA SDC 3-6

9/7 - Yvette Alvarado 

9/11 - Rhonda Tilton - 4th Grade Teacher