Great Things We Noticed!
- Getting a day off in the middle of the week!
- Kevin using Pear Deck to check for understanding!
- Becky using the Chat Waterfall technique "drop it like it's hot"!
- Anna collaborating through the chat feature!
- Beth bringing out the success criteria for RDW!
- Ron setting goals with his students!
- Kristi spending time with students during the break!
- Kim's students using their "math hands" to show what they know!
Nuts and Bolts:
- We will have a Thanksgiving treat for you on Tuesday and Thursday (same treat different days)! It's our way of showing our gratitude for the work you have done! This is for ALL of our staff and teachers so stop by on Tuesday or Thursday for a Thanksgiving treat.
- We have new incentives for students in our incentive "store" - including some really cool SPIRIT STICKS!
- Request your free 2021 Teacher Calendar Here from Woodburn Press
- We are prepping for our PD with Janet Sewell and need information about writing instruction during distance learning - Please complete the survey HERE by FRIDAY
- We would love to come and read a Thanksgiving book to your class - Find the schedule HERE
- Cinema Culturas Showcase Nov. 20-30 featuring 23 RUSD Students **Share with students & staff**
- Cinema Culturas Storytelling and Film Student Competition “Keep on Dreaming in Challenging Times” will be showcased at Cinema Culturas Film Festival, Nov. 20-30. This international collaboration will feature 23 RUSD students from Kennedy, Mt. View, Franklin, RVS, Ramona, Earhart, Poly, Chemawa, STEM, Gage, Washington, King, and North. Please share this special showcase with students, families and staff! And congrats to our 23 RUSD students! Poster (English) | Poster (Spanish) | Video Promo | RUSD student winners
- NAACP Youth Council Virtual Social Justice Play: Auditions for Actors, Singers, and Dancers Auditions are currently being held for the Riverside County NAACP Youth Council virtual play, Silent Tears, which will be performed LIVE ONLINE Via Zoom Webinar on December 12, 2020, at 7:00pm. The social justice play is looking for Actors, Singers, and Dancers. Sponsored by Empower You Edutainment and the City of Riverside. Auditions are by appointment only and end November 21, 2020. Please call or text 213-359-8639 or 951-640-1650 for an appointment. More info
- Green Schools Art Contest through SoCal Gas All students ages 9-11 are invited to participate in an art contest about energy conservation. Program includes a short video lesson for teachers, $200 donation to participating schools who have a minimum of 40 student participants, cash prizes for winners, and free energy efficient parts and free installation. More info (Green School Program Link).
- Trimester Two Google Classroom codes and meets. We know some of you have changed classroom codes, meets, and live times. Please add all information here.
- Virtual Recess is a GO! Please take a minute and attend with your students the first time... we want them to feel comfortable going into the meet - thank you! Karla Ramirez sent you all an email with the link.
- All staff should be completing at home health screenings before coming to work and remaining home if they are sick. If you have any cold or flu symptoms do not come to campus, rest and take care of yourself at home. Subs are available for certificated and some classified employees.
- ELA CoLab:
- Join the ELA Team for collaboration on Wednesdays at 11:00 and 3:00 FLYER
- Employee Wellness Calendar: https://bit.ly/34j9yxk
- RIMS AVID Weekly Newsletter (Updated each week)
- History/ Social Studies Newsletter: https://sites.google.com/rusdlearns.net/rusd-hss/home
- Elementary Teacher Newsletter
Focus: Writing
The Writing Standards are grouped in a way that clarifies the purpose of writing instruction for each lesson.
What does the research say?
Other Writing Ideas:
Prewriting Ideas
- Brainstorming Web
- Tree Organizer
- Sequencing Chart
Click here for more information.
Building Prompts Using RAFTS
Because, But, So Sentence Expansion Activity - Students complete a sentence with three different conjunctions. It's anchored in context. Model first with non-content examples. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbJ0kzjR9lo&ab_channel=AaronGrossman
Sentence Kernels 
Dr. Hansen's Call to Action:
Common RUSD Goal:
To create inclusive and equitable learning environments for all
Our Call to Action:
Continue to reflect on your own mindset regarding race and privilege.
Begin to dismantle inequities for all students and staff (policies, practices, procedures).
Listen to the voices of students, families, and employees (what are their stories?).
Go out and ACT NOW!
Webinar Series on SEL and Equity
San Diego County Office of Education will be partnering with Panorama Education to host a 3-part virtual learning series focused on Enhancing Equity with SEL. Throughout the series, they will focus on how to leverage social-emotional learning (SEL) to address inequity
that exists among students, staff, and families. This is a space to ask questions and share resources.
To participate, please save your seat. Be sure to register for each specific learning session that you would like to
attend:
- Register for Session 1 on Wednesday, November 18 at 1:30pm PT: Understanding Implicit Bias in the Context of SEL
- Register for Session 2 on Wednesday, December 2nd at 1:30pm PT: Centering Equity in Adult SEL
- Register for Session 3 on Wednesday, December 9th at 1:30pm PT: Trauma-Informed Care Through an Equity Lens
If you aren't able to make it to a session you're interested in, register regardless and we'll send you a recording afterwards.
Upcoming Events:
Gratitude Week
11/17 - Coffee with the Principals 8-9
11/17 - School Site Council 3:10
11/17 and 11/19 - Lunch Distribution
11/17 and 11/19 - Supply Distribution 11-1
11/18 - ELAC Meeting 9-10
11/18 - Staff Meeting 3-4
11/19 - Principal's Meeting 8:30-12 (Carrie)
Birthdays
11/20 - Eddie Bernal (Campus Supervisor)
