Westwood Weekly
Staff Newsletter - Week of November 18-22, 2019
Shout-Outs!
- Happy Birthday, Vicki (11/30)!
- Thank you to Jennifer and Val for donating soap for the adult restrooms!
- Thank you to Becky for your continuing to tackle the shredding pile!
- Thanks to everyone for supporting the Fun Run Fundraiser! We are making great progress!
Highlights this Week!
All Month: Homeless Awareness
This Week:
Pre On-Demand Writing Task #2 Administration Window Opens (through 12/6)
Monday -
-Trimester Awards Assemblies (8:50-9:10-2nd/3rd; 9:15-9:40-4th/5th; 9:45-10:00-1st Grade)
-Kelly at Math Squad Meeting (8:00-1:30, WCC)
-SST for Max D (2:00, Library)
-IEP Meeting for Juan EJ (2:30, B2)
-School Site Council Meeting (3:00, Library)
Tuesday -
-Annual and Triennial IEP Meeting for Angela D (2:30, A3)
-Data & Assessment Committee Meeting (3:30-5:00, WCC)
-JA Centennial Social (5:00, Walnut Creek)
Wednesday -
-Junior Achievement Day (3rd-5th Grade only)
-PLTW Training (8:30-3:00, WCC)
-Rotary Club of Concord Dictionary Distribution for 3rd Grade
-Care Team Meeting (10:30-12, Office)
-Teacher Discretionary Day (1:55-3:25)
-IEP Meeting for Rocky DA (3:30, B1)
Thursday -
-Nancy at Elementary Principal's Meeting (7:30-11:30, WCC)
-PLTW Training (8:30-3:00, WCC)
-Kindergarten Feast (10:50-11)
-Annual IEP Meeting for Xitlalie C (2:30, Speech Room)
-Annual IEP Meeting, Part 2 for Kimberly C (3:30, C5)
-DELAC Meeting (5:30-7:30, WCC-D4)
Friday -
-Asset Inventory Audit Visit
-Turkey Trot Glo Run Event!
-Glitter Tattoos For Sale (2:20-3:50)
-ELAC Meeting (2:30, Library)
-PE Minutes Due by 2:37
Upcoming Events:
11/25-29 - Fall Break!
12/2-6 - Scholastic Book Fair
12/4 - Soul Shoppe Workshops
12/5 - 4th/5th Grade Collaboration
12/6 - 4th Grade Field Trip (Los Vaqeuros); Holiday Craft Fair
12/9-20 - Parent-Teacher Conferences/Report Card Distribution
To dos:
- Teach the Fiery Feelings follow-up classroom lesson.
- Continue to encourage students to collect pledges for the Fun Run.
SEE NANCY IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO TEACH INTERVENTION FOR OUR ENGLISH LEARNERS
This Week in AVID
AVID Pairs Check allows students the practice to solve any type of problem and gives them the opportunity to get immediate feedback. This structure supports students as they take on the roles of “solver” and “coach.” It is also a great way to build agency with students and create independent learners.
Jeanne Johnson - AVID Instructional Coach
Google Classroom Add Code: 7uwcLg or eavk628
PBIS Weekly Focus
Lesson Schedule - The PBIS Lesson Schedule has been revised. Take a look!
Focus Area of the Week – Assemblies and Special Events - Review the Lesson Plan with your students.
Safety Reminders - Please be sure to read through the email and related attachment sent out last Friday regarding expectations for playground supervision.
Handbook Helper
Team Tools - The RA&E Department has put together some helpful slide decks to support collaborative teams in reviewing common data us IO (EADMS). Check it out!
1st and 2nd Grade Data Driven Decisions
Remember to submit Closure Guides and supporting documentation to Nancy after your team collaboration sessions.
Instructional Assistant Schedule
Assessment Reminders
- ADEPT Testing: November 12th-December 13th (see email from Samantha)
- Optional IABs (3rd-5th) - Ongoing
- IAB Reporting System: Below is a link that will provide you with instruction on how to access the interim assessment reporting system as well as how to navigate the reports available.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xgo1YTEhn3Of45v8Z4riQ4ybX2OAdcvE/view?usp=sharing
Post On-Demand Common Writing Assignment
Professional Development Opportunity
SILICON VALLEY MATH INITIATIVE (SVMI) PD DAY 12/12/19:
SVMI's third PD session for this school year will be held on Thursday, 12/12/19, from 8:30am - 3:00pm at Willow Creek Center. Please post and share the flyer linked HERE.
This session will focus on Critiquing Mathematical Arguments with Apprentice & Expert Tasks, Concept Lessons & Re-engagement Lessons. Grade-Level Span Breakout Sessions will be included in the day.
Click here to register your interest in attending the 12/12/19 SVMI PD Session, or go to bit.ly/SVMImdusd12-12-19.
Teachers who register will receive a confirmation email with a sub code and link to register with SVMI, when their spot is secured.
Note: Registration is first-come, first-served with first priority given for elementary grade level and site teams and secondary department teams, and then for individuals.
Registration closes Monday, December 9, 2019. Space is limited and a wait list will be created if needed.
Parent-Faculty Club Business
The Fun Run Fundraiser is in Full Swing! -
Keep up the good work in reviewing your class report and distributing prizes. This class report will include who to hand out the prizes to and what your class pledge tally is. Please hand the prizes out the day you receive them, as this gets kids excited about the Fun Run.
You can find the first video and the full list via the links below:
Looking for Class Talent - The PFC is looking forward to hosting our Talent Show (date TBD)! Signing up and doing a solo act can be daunting. We we want to encourage as many group acts as possible. Our coordinator, Sierra Kulak, is hoping with more time teachers may be able to use PE time or music class time to put together an act representing a grade or class - consider connecting it to a theme in your curriculum. And of course, we encourage more staff members to perform this year as a treat for our students and families.