Great Things We Noticed:
- In-Person Instruction 2 days a week!
- Ms. Gallegos live streaming her instruction for her students at home!
- Paulina pulling some epic April Fools pranks!
- Teachers helping with ELPAC and getting the testing DONE!
Nuts and Bolts:
- GRADE LEVEL CHOICE for 2021/2022 - ALL TEACHERS please fill out by FRIDAY 4/9 - https://forms.gle/7DktR89FjRwNeF219
- Information will be given to you this week regarding the Elementary Summer Program. I will provide you with a list of students to invite. The Elementary Summer Program will be held at Hawthorne. I need your help in cascading the information to your parents as they need to fill out the application online.
- It is very important that you sign in each day when you are on campus. This helps us with contract tracing and making sure we have accurate numbers. Here is the link in case you need it https://forms.gle/wXJeFGReFU3eKMgY6
- Elementary Teacher Newsletter
- Elementary Hybrid Resources - Use these resources to help you during Phase 2 and Phase 3.
- A fantastic opportunity has come our way... for the 2021-2022 school year Larissa Pineda will be leading a Book Study through Dr. Katie Novak's book "UDL Now!". As many of you know I had the opportunity in the Fall of 2019 to fly to Massachusetts and visit Dr. Novak's school district, I got to see UDL in action. I can say, without a doubt, that using the UDL system to design and assess student learning is the way to face the challenges we will have over the next few years.
- Here are the tentative details:
- 1. Book Study for "UDL Now!" by Dr. Kate Novak
- 2. Combination of Synchronous and Asynchronous work
- 3. Starts in May with one session to introduce everyone and go over details
- 4. Asynchronous work in the RISE Platform over the summer
- 5. Synchronous sessions throughout the 2021-2022 school year (with drop ins by Dr. Novak!)
- 6. Sessions are 1 hour in length and will tentatively start at 3:00
- 7. Teachers will be compensated on a timecard for this learning opportunity
- I highly encourage you and your teammates to sign up and learn more about UDL and how it can impact student learning. If you are interested fill out this Google Form: Universal Design for Learning Book Study. If you have further questions let me know or contact Larissa Pineda at lapineda@riversideunified.org
- Link for Virtual and Home Based Flyers and Applications
- RUSD Elementary/Middle/High School Visual Art Show RUSD Visual Arts is excited to be hosting the Second Annual Virtual Student Art Exhibition this spring! This exhibition is open to all elementary students, and all secondary students currently taking a visual art class in RUSD.
- Please use the link below to open a shared drive where we will be collecting digital images of the amazing work your students have created this year. https://bit.ly/RUSDVISUALARTSHOW2021
- Once in the shared drive, select the appropriate slideshow for your student's grade level, make a copy of a blank slide and then fill it out including your student's name, medium used, your name and school site on the slide. (See example in slides)
- ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 16th. Thank you!
- If you have any questions, please email: Brett Mosher or Beth Morrow
- We are looking forward to another great virtual art show.
- Spotlight: RUSD Teacher/Staff Arts Showcase
- Calling all artists! Do you sing? Dance? Play an instrument? Perform spoken word? Paint? Write silly poems?
- RUSD Arts invites you to share your artistry for Spotlight, an RUSD Employee Arts Showcase. Submissions due Mon. Mar. 5, 4pm. More info.
- Western Municipal Water District Water is Like Art Contest
- Each year, Western Municipal Water District (Western) hosts the Water is Life Contest for students in grades K-12. The Contest provides an artistic avenue for students to express their understanding of water use efficiency and how they are staying water-wise. More information can be found here Submissions due Thurs. Apr. 15
- New! Riverside Art Museum "Live" Virtual Classes RUSD Arts is pleased to offer a limited number of "live" virtual art classes for any interested elementary classrooms this spring through the Riverside Art Museum. Classes take place during synchronous instruction so students can interact with RAM teaching artists. More info
- Elementary Music Band & Strings Schedules for Phase 3
- As in-person students transition to on-campus learning, the Elementary Music Program will be providing additional online sectional classes on alternate days for those students to attend on their asynchronous days. ALL ELEMENTARY BAND CLASSES WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY ONLINE NOT ON CAMPUS
- Band Phase 3 Schedule || Strings Phase 3 Schedule
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
A Great Article about how SEL lessons fosters feeling of inclusion and equity in classrooms:
Upcoming Events:
4/5-4/8 Voluntary Transfer Process for Virtual and Home Based Programs
4/9-4/19 - Interviews for Voluntary Transfer Virtual and Home Based Candidates
4/6 - RUSD Employee Check In 8:00 and 3:30
4/7 - ELAC Meeting 10:30
4/8 - K-12 Principals Meeting 8:30-12:00
4/8 - RUSD Employee Wellness Workshop - Play + Creativity 8:00 and 3:30
4/10 - RUSD Virtual Job Fair 7:45-12:00
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