Week 13

 

Great Things We Noticed: 

• Reading to students in Ioana's class! 
• You!  Scheduling and meeting with families!
• Teachers getting classrooms ready! 

Nuts and Bolts: 

• 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
• 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.
• Longi is planning a Virtual Recess with our supervisors!  If you have popular Go Noodle or virtual activity you do with your students send them her way.  
• Here is a post about the some popular Go Noodle Videos
• 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.  
• Playworks - Longi attended a playworks training.  Click here to access the folder of games and appreciation claps!  If you would like, Longi would love to come and play a game with your students.  Email some dates and times!
• 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: 

Janet Sewell will be sharing some tips on Writing during our November 18th Staff Meeting and I wanted to share this video regarding Engagement Strategies found in our Wonders Curriculum. 

Preview YouTube video Engagement Strategies: Wonders

Dr. Hansen's Call to Action: 

Common RUSD Goal:

To create inclusive and equitable learning environments for all

Our Call to Action:

1. Continue to reflect on your own mindset regarding race and privilege.

2. Begin to dismantle inequities for all students and staff (policies, practices, procedures).

3. Listen to the voices of students, families, and employees (what are their stories?).

4. Go out and ACT NOW!

REGISTER HERE to participate in the Inland Area Writing Project/Leading While Female book study opportunity. 

Upcoming Events: 

Open Enrollment/Intra and Inter-District Transfer window - November 1-8 

11/9 - Office Hours Carrie and Longi 11:30-12:00

11/9 - RUSD Employee Strengths Session - 8:00 and 3:30

11/9 - Elementary Virtual Staff Meeting - 8:00 and 3:30

11/10 and 11/12 - Lunch Distribution 11:15-12:45

11/10 - RUSD School Board Meeting 5:30-7:30

11/11 - Veterans Day - No School

11/12 - Leadership Meeting - Carrie and Longi 3:30-5:00

11/12 - District AAPAC Meeting - 6:00-7:30