LVCS Staff Memo
May 9th - May 13th
LVCS MISSION STATEMENT
We will educate K - 8 students by fostering the development of each child’s analytical ability, social skills and creativity.
THERE ARE NO LIMITS ON LEARNING AT LVCS!
Teacher Appreciation Week was an Award Winning Event!!
THIS WEEK
5/9- Teacher Voice- Meet in Laura Morgan's room at 3:15
5/9- Dragon Zone Family Fun Night in the dining hall- 4:30-6:30
5/10 -5/20 - CAASPP Testing Window
5/10- PTO Meeting- 6:00 in the library, LVCS Council Meeting- 7:00 in the dining hall
5/11- Meet and greet with Ms. Burnside and Mrs. Lloyd- 6:00
5/11- Town Hall- 7:00 PM in the dining hall
5/12- TVLC Board Meeting- 7:00 in hte dining hall
5/13 - Student Birthday Celebration K 11:45AM, 1-8 2:30PM
WE ARE TESTING WARRIORS!
0 WEEKS UNTIL CAASPP TESTING!!! Testing is going to be a SLAM DUNK!
*Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have ANY questions regarding administering the tests. *
**Important: please do NOT assign any homework during testing**
**Students are allowed to chew gum during the tests**
***Remember: Students need to be logged OUT of their google accounts in order to access the secure browser (which can be found on the bottom left corner of the home screen under "apps".***
****When in doubt, hit PLUS (+): When selecting the test you want to give, please remember to keep hitting the + sign until you find the SPECIFIC grade level CAT test or performance task that you need.****
Fedora Friday!
Middle School Reminder
LOCKDOWN
LOCKDOWN –In the case of a lockdown, lock the door, close the blinds, students should get under their desks\ facing away from the windows. Teachers should log into their LVCS email accounts for further directions.
NEWS!
Please show the Junior Olympics video to your classes https://vimeo.com/97457098
It's 14 minutes long! The Dragons are wearing gold.
Reminder
Small Grant Opportunities from SVMI! Check it out!
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING GOALS
The administrative team will be contacting you soon to set up a meeting about your professional learning goals for next year. We will also ask that you go through the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and reflect on your teaching performance this year. More information will be coming your way soon. Check out the standards below.
http://www.aadusd.k12.ca.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Rubrics.pdf
END OF THE YEAR CHECKLIST
1) Class Lists Due April 15th
2) Student Supply Kit Lists Were Due April 15th
______ Submit your student supply list to Jessica by the 15th. LIST BRAND NAMES & keep the list under $50.00. Jessica will send it to Supply Kidz and get a printed copy of the list for your team to approve.
3) Instructional Materials Requests: Due May 13th
4) Report Cards: Due June 17th
______ All K – 5 report cards should be sent home on June 16th.
______ 6th – 8th Grade report cards will be mailed home on June 20th.
______ Grades TK - 8 please submit 1 copy of the student report cards to the office for the cum folder
______(SPED TEAM ONLY) Progress reports completed and sent home on June 16th
5) Student folder complete: Due June 17th. You may make a folder or use the DRA folder. Bring the folder to the office.
_____ Copy of report card for next year’s teacher
______ Any Safety Nets, SST forms, 504s, accommodations given in the classroom
______ Graded DRA
______ Graded Writing sample
______ Graded MAC test
______ All miscellaneous information pulled (Assessments, Progress Reports, Conference reports, notes to parents, etc.)
____(SPED TEAM ONLY) Form placed to alert for Special Education services
6) Technology: Due 6/17
_____ Report all repair requests through the online ticket system and CC Tara
_____ Any requests to have a software/extensions loaded onto the chromebook should be sent through the online ticket system and CC Tara
_____ All student laptops should be plugged in neatly into their carts.
_____ Any laptop needing repair should be tagged with a post it.
7) Library Books:
_____ Linda will provide letters to all students regarding library fines and overdue books. Yearbooks will be held until all books are returned and fees are paid.
8) Clean-up: Due 6/17
______ Teacher’s desk should be neat and clean
______ Student desks should be emptied
______ Student chairs stacked neatly
_____ Counters should be cleared (bare)
______ All student materials should be sent home
______ Pictures, charts, games, safely stored
______ Any furniture needing repair should be tagged with a post it.
______ All shelving/closets should be sorted through and materials that are no longer needed
will be removed from the classroom AFTER you submit a ticket AND CC Tara. Do not put garbage or items to be removed in the hallway.
______ All audio visual equipment stored in a safe place
______ Report all repair requests through the online ticket system and CC Tara.
_____ Teacher microwaves and refrigerators are unplugged.
_____ All food items removed from the staff refrigerators.
_____(SPED TEAM ONLY) Keys to file cabinet where IEPs are being kept sent in to Stephanie
_____(SPED TEAM ONLY) All original copies of IEPs files in the black cabinet in Stephanie’s office
9) Student books:
______ Be sure all student texts have been turned in
______ Workbooks not claimed should be recycled
______ Discontinued texts should be sent to the office to be recycled through Follett
______ Store books where they will be safe for the summer
______Any severely damaged or lost books must be paid for by the student
(Please send a list of books/student names to the office by 6/17)
10) Compliance:
______ Mandated Reporter
_____ CPR/First Aid
_____ TB Test (if you need to renew)
_____ Copy of Renewed Credential (if you need to renew)
_____ Summer contact information to Jackie
_____ If obtained a masters degree, submit transcripts
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency Procedures
ARE YOUR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INCLUDING EPI PEN DIRECTIONS, YARD DUTY & OTHER MEDICAL DIRECTIONS IN YOUR SUB PLANS? If not, please do not delay – do this immediately.
CLASSROOM EMERGENCY KITS: You should have a clip board with multiple copies of your roster for all of your classes and a pen/pencil. You should also have a large cylinder in your room that has emergency provisions, first aid and a bright colored vest. PLEASE MOVE THESE LARGE EMERGENCY KITS NEXT TO YOUR DOOR. In the case of an emergency, they need to be easily accessible.
Fire/Evacuation Drills: Please put multiple copies of your class roster and a pen in your emergency kit. In the event of a drill or emergency, please evacuate your class. PUT YOUR BRIGHT COLORED VEST ON WHILE EXITING (it is located inside your emergency kit) Students should evacuate silently LEAVING DOORS UNLOCKED and line up (see map).YOU DO NOT NEED TO CARRY YOUR LARGE EMERGENCY CYLINDER OUT DURING A DRILL! YOU DO NEED TO TAKE THE VEST OUT AND WEAR IT.
Teacher should then take attendance, Teacher will then hold up:
Fist: ALL HERE (if a child was marked absent that morning, and you have the other 19, you still hold up a fist)
1 Finger: A child is missing because they went to the restroom or speech etc.
2 Fingers: A child is missing and you do not know where they are.
Earthquake Drills: Lights off, blinds closed, doors closed, students under desk in kneeling position heads down. Hands over neck, face down. Teachers either under their desk or in doorway. Only evacuate if directed to by main office.
SHELTER IN PLACE: If inside:
1. Keep students in classrooms pending further instructions.
2. Secure and lock all doors
3. Close all windows and close shades
4. Account for all students – call the office if you have children from other classrooms in your room.
5. Do not allow anyone to leave the secure room until ALL CLEAR message is received.
6. Students should take their seats and lessons can continue.
7. Passing periods and lunch should be disregarded until SHELTER IN PLACE has concluded.
If outside:
1. Move indoors
SHELTER IN PLACE DURING MORNING DROP OFF : The procedures will be the same as above AND WE WILL:
1. WE WILL LOCK THE TOP VALET GATE.
2. WE WILL DIRECT ALL CARS CURRENTLY IN THE VALET LANE TO CONTINUE DRIVING OFF CAMPUS AND WAIT FOR A NTI MESSAGE COMMUNICATING THE ALL CLEAR
LOCKDOWN: If inside:
1. Secure and lock all doors
2. Students should be silent.
3. Students should hide, limit visibility from doors and windows.
4. Close all windows and close shades
5. Account for all students – email the office if you have children from other classrooms in your room.
6. Do not allow anyone to leave the secure room until ALL CLEAR message is received.
7. Log in to your emails.
If outside:
1. Move indoors
2. Secure and lock all doors
3. Students should be silent.
4. Students should hide, limit visibility from doors and windows.
5. Close all windows and close shades
6. Account for all students – email the office if you have children from other classrooms in your room.
7. Do not allow anyone to leave the secure room until ALL CLEAR message is received.
8. Log in to your emails
KUDOS!
Buddy Lunch - yard duties, Mr. Kenn, Mr. Malstead, Jackie and Jessica C., Annie, Terri and Stephanie P.
Marci, Shelly, Amanda W., Candace, and Nancy- Meeting with Amanda and Kelly after school to coordinate CAASPP testing student sccommodations
1st and 4th grade teams- Interviews
Amy and Hilary- Coordinating Alameda County Fair student artwork
John- Track
Susan- Coordinating the Science Expo and Science Club
Heidi- Jumprope for Heart
2nd grade- Mother's Day Tea
Asa, Heather S., Bryan- Disneyland trip
Dragon Zone- Being flexible with space
5th grade- great job kickstarting CAASPP testing
Jenna B., Deb- Rocking out their 1st week in their classrooms
Laura- CEO hiring Committee
Dan, John- Coaching Spring sports
Muriel, Jen W., Anna- School Council
Middle School- School Spirit!!!
Kindergarten- Kinder Valet
SAVE THE DATES
5/10 -5/20 - MS CAASPP Testing Window
5/12- Middle School PE- Diabolo Fest
5/17-18 Spring Musical
5/20- Jump-a-Thon Day!
5/20 School Performance of the musical 8:15 (K, 5th - 8th) 12:45 (1 - 4)
5/22 Junior Olympics
5/24 Spring Music Concert
5/24 Dragon Assembly
5/24 SHORT STAFF MEETING 3:15-4:15PM
5/25 Open House/Science Expo
5/26 Read a Thon Winner Pizza & Dance Party
5/31 LVCP Theatrical Presentation 10:30 AM
*Spanish 5th grade field trips will be on:
May 23rd (Monday) - Ms Waltner
May 24th (Tuesday) - Ms. Albornoz
May 25th (Monday)- Mrs. Morris
May 26th(Tuesday) - Mrs. Parisella
May 31st (Monday) - Mrs. Wafler
June
6/1 MS Leadership Assembly
6/2 Dragon Assembly 8;30AM (TK - 5)
6/2 Perfect Attendance ALL YEAR celebration
6/3 End of the Year BBQ & Step Up Dance 5th-8th
6/8 Volunteer Tea
6/10 June & July Student Birthday Celebration K 11:45AM, 1-8 2:30PM
6/13 Clap it Out Parade for 8th Graders 1:40 (Grades 1 - 7 should make signs congratulating the 8th graders).
6/13 – 8th Grade vs. Staff Dodge Ball Game
6/14 - 8th Grade Pool Party
6/15 - Promotion 5pm
6/16 - Kinder Celebration 10AM
6/16 - Last Day of School – Early Release