C & I Update
Commitment to Excellence 10/21/16
The power of a teacher...
From CBS Sacramento:
STOCKTON, California – A long-lost letter made a return trip 14 years after a Stockton high school student was murdered.
Nineteen-year-old Aaron Vickers was killed in a drive-by shooting in 2002. Thanks to Facebook, one of Vickers’ former teachers is sharing a piece of his life,reports CBS Sacramento.
“When I opened the letter and saw his handwriting, tears filled my eyes,” said Tyra Vickers-Kearney, Aaron’s sister.
In his own words, by his own hand, Aaron’s innermost thoughts and dreams are inspiring his family 14 years after his death.
“May 23rd, 2000, Aaron wrote a letter to his future self and it was a high school assignment. From the high school assignment that Aaron wrote to himself, the teacher kept it,” Tyra Vickers-Kearney said.
That teacher was Daryl Hutchins, who used to work at Plaza Robles High School.
With a promise to mail the letters back to students after 10 years, Hutchins turned to Facebook to help find Aaron’s family after learning the high school junior had been shot and killed in 2002.
For the full story:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-murder-victim-family-letter-14-years-later/
Why school gardens?
UPDATE ON FEDERAL WAIVER REQUEST UNDER TITLE I, PART A, SECTION 8401 TO WAIVE DOUBLE TESTING OF SCIENCE REQUIREMENT
Beginning with the 2016–17 academic year, the California Assessment of Student
Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System begins a four-year development cycle for
science (see Attachment). For the pilot test in March 2017, all students in grades five
and eight and one grade in high school—grade ten, eleven, or twelve—will take either
the California Science Test (CAST) or eligible students may take the California Alternate
Assessment for Science (CAA for Science).
Great CA Shakeout
Schools across our district participated in a statewide earthquake drill, the Great California Shakeout. Here, 7th graders in Mr. Hardesty's Social Studies class at CHS duck, cover and hold.
5th/6th Grade Teachers Collaborate
Our 5th and 6th grade teachers met for a full day of collaboration and resource sharing. Here Susan Tantardino, CES, Karen Williams, IVES and Linda Beacham, QES, collaborate on using Think Central.
PSAT
Typing Pal Info
Log in info is as follows:
C.Roy Carmichael Elementary School :
· School code: PLUMCROY
· School's direct link: https://plumcroy.typingpal.com
· Students' signup access code: CROYTPO
Chester Elementary School :
· School code: PLUMCHES
· School's direct link: https://plumches.typingpal.com
· Students' signup access code: ChesterTPO
Indian Valley Elementary School :
· School code: PLUMINDI
· School's direct link: https://plumindi.typingpal.com
· Students' signup access code: IndianVTPO
Plumas USD :
· School code: PLUMASCO
· School's direct link: https://plumasco.typingpal.com
· Students' signup access code: plumas
Quincy Elementary School :
· School code: PLUMQUIN
· School's direct link: https://plumquin.typingpal.com
· Students' signup access code: QUINCYTPO
California Healthy Youth Act
PUSD Implementation of the California Healthy Youth Act
In January of 2016, California implemented a new law, the California Healthy Youth Act. In order to comply with this legislation, our health curriculum needs to be updated. Per Education Code, this needs to be taught once in junior high and once in high school. PUSD will be teaching this to 7th and 9th graders.
Two curriculums that meet state guidelines are being considered:
Positive Prevention Plus: http://www.positivepreventionplus.com/
Teen Talk (Middle School and High School): http://www.health-connected.org/our-curricula
The curriculum is available for review at the following times and locations, or by appointment:
10/3-10/14 Chester High School
10/17-10/21 Greenville High School
10/24-10/28 Quincy High School
10/31- 11/4 Portola High School
10/27 Community input meeting, District Office, 11:00-1:00
Anticipated recommendation to board as information on 11/9 with recommendation for action on 12/7.
Additional information:
Video made by PUSD nurses: https://youtu.be/xYKiN-eULHE
Fast Facts about the California Healthy Youth Act:
https://www.aclunc.org/docs/fast_facts_about_the_california_healthy_youth_act.pdf
Strengthening the Start
Learning Environment: A sustained, successful start routine promoting positive behavior and a positive learning environment is evidenced for all students.
Instructional Time: A sustained, successful start routine optimizing efficient and effective student learning is evidenced for all students.
Student Engagement: All students actively participate and engage in the sustained, successful start expectations.
Resources shared at the Electives Vertical Team Meeting
Links to Helpful Online Classroom Tools
Karen Hicks / October 19, 2016
Classroom Management Tools:
Super Teacher Tools Group Maker
Presentation Tools:
Networking Tools:
Student Response Tools:
Recording Tools:
Digital Storytelling:
Newsela
Looking for more expository text on any subject with the ability to level the article for students? Check out Newsela.
Free leveled news, primary sources, and more, with standards-aligned formative assessments.
We'll be exploring this resource at our Tech Tuesday this week at 3:30. Come join us to learn more and how it can be linked to Google Classroom for even more powerful personalized learning.
For more info: https://www.smore.com/r13q-newsela
Tech Tuesday, 3:30-4:00
Join Kristy via Google Hangout for Tech Tuesday, every Tuesday from 3:30-4:00 where we talk about a specific tech tool. All are welcome! Join if you have something to share about the topic or want to learn more!
Click here for the resource guide that goes along with the topic
You can also go to our district website, www.pcoe.k12.ca.us and navigate to the Curriculum Department, where you will see a section on Tech Tuesday. Follow the link from that page to get to the Google Hangout!
Upcoming topics:
10/25 Newsela
11/1 Coding
11/8 Padlet
11/15 Hypderdocs
Would you like a text reminder using Remind.com?
Text @238dc to 81010
Instructional Coaches
Contact them at:
Yvonne: ycasalnuovo@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Susan: sfrediani@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Upcoming Dates
10/25 Instructional Leadership Team meeting, Chester
11/1 Third and Fourth grade collaboration day
11/4 TK/K Collaboration Day
11/7 PBIS Training Day, all schools
11/10 Math Vertical Team meeting
Monday Professional Learning Communities Schedule
10/24 Site PLC, Instructional Coaches at CES and CHS
QHS- Independent Planning
10/31 Elementary- Independent Planning
High schools- Report Card Preparation
11/7 Elementary- Site PLC, Instructional Coach Yvonne at CRC
CHS, GHS, PHS- Site PLC
QHS- Instructional Coach Susan at QHS
11/14 Elementary- Independent Planning
CHS, GHS, PHS- Site PLC, Instructional Coaches at CHS
QHS- Independent Planning
11/21 Elementary- Site PLC, Instructional CoachYvonne at QES
CHS, GHS, PHS- Independent Planning
QHS- Instructional Coach Susan at QHS
11/28 Elementary- Report card preparation
CHS, GHS, PHS- Site PLC
QHS- Independent Planning
Useful Links
Curriculum and Instructional Services
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
@kristymwarren on Twitter
@PlumasUSD on Twitter
Email: kwarren@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Website: http://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us/pages/Plumas_Unified/District/PUSD_Departments/Student_Performance
Location: 1446 East Main Street, Quincy, CA, United States
Phone: (530)283-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Plumas-Unified-School-District-451388284901916/
Twitter: @PlumasUSD