Foster Road Staff Announcements
FYI: Most recent notifications will be on the top
ESSS
During the last month of school, ESSS has been directed to organize their intervention data and provide summary of their services on Power School for the students they have supported throughout the year. It is often difficult to do this data organziation on site; thus, they are required to attend mandatory "Data Days" during the first two weeks of May at the district office to ensure that this is completed. They are are required to attend at least 2 days but have up to 4 days if needed.
To aid the data organization, I have given May 5th as the cut-off date for data collection. This is not a cut-off date for providing services. However, they will be finishing up the social skills groups during May 8th - 19th to provide closure and celebration time for the students. This allows ESSS to provide check-in's for high-need students and incidental support during the last two weeks of school that is full of high-adreanaline activities and events.
If any new student is referrred to ESSS after May 5th, the student will be provided with check-in's to support them during the remainder of school year. The frequency of check-in's will vary, depending on the student' 'needs. The 4-week window after May 5th does not allow time to provide a full-scale intervention.
I hope this clarifies the role of ESSS during the last month of school. It is expected that they will be shifting their schedule during the last month of school to prioritize the needs of students. Thank you for your understanding. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Spring Concert and More Update-Posted on May 11
Hello,
The concert is approaching, so I am reaching out with some friendly reminders.
I would also like to remind you that next week, Wednesday May 17th, I will be taking the upper elementary students, grades 3, 4, and 5, outside to set up our performance space and practice with the speaker if their performance requires the use of a backing track.
It would be extremely helpful if we could get that space blocked off, so nobody disturbs our equipment when it is unattended. This area is the same space we for the concert in December.
I was also informed at my last TOSA meeting that the last instructional day for music is May 26th. After that date, I will be making my rounds to take inventory at all 6 elementary schools and clean the instruments in preparation for next year.
If you have any questions about any of this, please let me know.
I am also once again including the set list for the concert.
3rd Grade
Rhythm Song
Hot Cross Buns
Monsters
4th Grade
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Riptide
5th Grade
Rolling along
Student Solos/Duet
March Steps - Trio
- Natalia Viramontes
- Nicole Sanguilan
- Jazlynn Melendrez
Lightly Row - Solo
- Natalia Viramontes
Mozart Melody - Solo
- Jazylnn Melendrez
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Open House Reminder-Posted on May 1
Hello,
Friendly reminder of our OPEN HOUSE is set for Wednesday, May 3, from 1:15-2:45. This information was provided in newsletter, but feel free to send a Class Dojo invitation to your parents. Also please remember to get a sign in sheet (emailed an optional sign in sheet May 2) and turn it in to the office upon completion of your Open House. Have a wonderful experience and Strive for 100%.
Thank you everyone for your hard work.
SUMMER PD OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHERS!!!-Posted on April 27
Good afternoon Elementary NLMUSD Teachers,
Summer Professional Development 2023 is quickly approaching. This year there will be 3 ways to engage in PD: BLAST, Summer Collaborative Planning, and the Summer Summit Learning Conference.
Similar to last year, BLAST will run from June 1st to June 18th with a fresh batch of asynchronous courses so that you can personalize your learning. Participants will be paid up to 12 hours of completed coursework.
Also, we will bring back Summer Collaborative Planning. This in-person time is for you and your team to reflect on the 2022-23 school year and set goals for the 2023-24 school year. Participants will be paid up to three 5-hour days of Collaborative Planning between June 2nd and August 14th. More information is available in the Professional Development Schoology Course.
New this year, August 2nd through 4th NLMUSD will host our first Summer Summit Learning Conference! Our Summer Summit will take place in-person from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with a light breakfast beginning at 8:00 am. Participants will be paid for each day of participation, and lunch will be provided. More details to come!
Please complete the interest survey by clicking on the button below and to share how you would like to engage this summer.
Kind Regards,
Rosa
Rosa Isiah, Ed.D.
Director, Elementary Education, Equity, and Access
Risiah@nlmusd.k12.ca.us | @RosaIsiah1 | (562) 210 - 2106
STAR AWARDS TONIGHT-Posted on April 27
Dear NLM Staff,
This is a friendly reminder that the Star Awards Ceremony (Employee of the Year and 25+ Years of Service recognition) will be held this evening at the Holiday Inn located in La Mirada. The evening’s events will commence with a reception including hors d’oeuvre’s for awardees and their guests from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. followed by the ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Please note: This is a District-sponsored event and to comply with BP 4020, no alcohol will be permitted at the Star Awards.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation on this matter.
Thank you,
Michael R. Gotto, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
Division of Human Resources
12820 Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 | (562) 210-2133
FOSTER ROAD STAFF TO BE RECOGNIZED AT TONIGHT'S STAR AWARDS ARE:-Posted on April 27
Open House Reminder-Posted on April 24
Thank you.
Updated Color Copy Request Procedures-Posted on April 21
1. Subject Title must be: Color Copy Request (This is important as I will pull up the days requests by looking them up with this title. If they have another title they may not pull up and then I will be unable to fulfill the request.)
2. Email should be sent directly to principal only. I will then delegate to front office to complete at the end of the day.
3. To allow for absences or possible work priorities we ask that 48 hour window be observed.
4. Only 1 Color Copy of your requests will be printed out and placed in your mailbox.
5. Everyone will get their copy code card in your mailbox Friday, April 21 to allow you to use the color copier to take additional color copies or to place your color copy on cardstock. New codes are operational now, Old codes will be deleted and not working at end of day Friday, April 21 You must use your new code when using either copier in Teacher workroom or when making color copies in Front office-Same code will work on both copiers.
6. If someone did not get a code please email me and we will program one for you. If you lose/forget your code, please come see me/Sonia as we will have the master list.
6. We ask that color copy requests only be made if completely necessary. Although color copies might be more aesthetically pleasing, a black and white copy is often times just as efficient. The front office appreciates your consideration.
Thank you.
Welcome Back-Posted on April 17
Hope you had a joyful and restful Spring Break. Here is wishing a successful end of the year to all. Thanks for everything you do in supporting our Stars to reach new heights!
Thank you to all the helped with the TESTING SIGNS-Posted on April 17
Thanks again for all your efforts in making the signs.
End of Year SBAC & IREADY Testing Windows-Posted on March 30
Please confirm with Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Enfield on support for students that need accommodations for testing.
Please come see me in advance if any questions.
ACTION ITEM-Calling all Staff-Posted on March 30
Please help us to make our yearbook an awesome one. Submit any and all pictures of your class for consideration to be included in the yearbook.
You can email them directly to Mrs. Boek or you can load them onto the google drive I have completed whichever is easier.
Thank you everyone.
Playworks Update-Posted on March 30
I have received a couple requests regarding our Playworks.
Thank you everyone for welcoming our Playworks Coach, Hayley Darian, who has already introduced herself. She is going to be a big help as we move forward.
We are currently working with supervision aides in providing training for them to improve upon signaling, encouraging play, opening new games and practicing different launch and dismissal practices. We were hoping that they could practice during outside recess and lunch, but rainy day has led us to use the MPR during their recess and lunch.
Keep in mind that we may be trying out a couple ideas to see how it works so that we can determine which recommendations to make moving forward. For now, all we ask is that you please advise your students that we are working with a Playworks Coach to try out/improve on procedures, activities and support for our recess and lunch blocks. It is much appreciated.
Our two main focus areas are to:
1. Guide our supervision aides.
2. Develop our Junior Coaches. We are using recess/lunch blocks and a couple classrooms are helping with this as well (I have already communicated with them.)
Since questions are coming up, I wanted to give you a chance to present them and I can provide answers at our next staff meeting. All staff are welcomed to ask questions and I will develop a Q&A sheet (Click Below).
Thank you
Open House Date Selected-Posted on March 28
Thank you.
ACTION ITEM-Posted on March 23
Please complete the following survey. We need to select a date for our Open House Event. As soon as I receive all teacher responses I can share the results. We can also discuss details at our next staff meeting. Click below to make your selection.
ACTION ITEM-Posted on March 23
Please complete the following staffing survey as I work towards setting up staffing assignments and locations for 2023-2024 school year.
Please click below
ACTION ITEM-Posted on March 23
Reminder to mark your calendars for Monday, March 27 for our next PBIS Assembly in the MPR.
8:30 for TK-2
9:00 for 3-5
Also can I have you all click on the button and select students for the last two months. As you recall I had to cancel our February Assembly.
Please select a student for
1. Most Motivated or Enthusiastic
2. Most Friendly or Kind
Extended Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP)-Summer Academy-Posted on March 23
ELOP UPDATES
Hello Everyone
For those that have requested to be a part of ELOP here are the latest updates:
1. Mrs. Valenzuela is the point person for questions regarding ELOP
2. Click on the button below for the latest information regarding ELOP
Thank you.
Welcome New Staff Members-Posted on March 22
I was remiss in introducing our new family members.
First, please welcome our new custodian Ivan Espinoza. His schedule is 6:00-2:30 with his lunch break falling at 10:30-11:00.
Second, we are having a new media tech join us. Jonathan Duran who goes by JD. His schedule is as follows
- Wednesday 12:30-4pm
- Thursday 7:30am-4pm Lunch from 11:30-12:00
- Friday 7:30am-4pm Lunch from 11:30-12:00
As soon as weather clears up we will be working to set him up in Room 32, he will be currently working out of Room 50.
Feel free to reach out to our new members, introduce yourselves, and welcome them to Foster Road.
Thank you.
Panorama Survey Reminder-Posted on March 22
Just a friendly reminder:
Here is a summary:
- The Survey window has been expanded for students (March 20th – March 31) Please schedule a time for your students to complete the survey. Invites for 3-5 graders have all been sent to their schoology. TK-2 don't forget to complete the survey for your students. If you need any support please reach out to me.
- The Parent window will remain the same (March 20th – 31st) and Parent emails have been sent out and newsletter reminders have also been sent out.
- Teachers and school staff (COMPLETED DURING STAFF TIME)
Front Office Copier Use-Posted on March 21
Hello everyone,
Just want to recap our efforts at dedicating the front color copier for office use. We also want to support you whenever there is a need for color copies. Procedures for obtaining color copies from front office.
- If you want a copy of a document in color:
- Please send requests for color copies digitally to front office and cc me with heading "Color Copy Request."
- Send to Sonia Meraz, Silvina Beas, Maria Gomez, and cc Mr. Villagomez
- The request should include # of copies you are requesting.
- The request should include when you need the document by, please provide at least one full day notice.
- The copies will be placed in your mailbox when complete
- If you have a colored hard copy and would like to make copies
- We are preparing copier use codes for each teacher.
- You may come in and make the copies yourself using your teacher code.
Thank you everyone.
Report Cards-Posted on March 20
Copies of your report cards are in your mailbox along with envelopes to be sent out sometime this week. (If you still have envelopes from T1, feel free to recycle those any unused envelopes please return to front office) Parents will be notified to be on the lookout for their child's report cards. Please send out a class dojo notice to parents when you do actually send them out.
Lastly, we will be dedicating some staff meeting time to look at aligning our report card comment notes as there is much variability in our practice at the moment.