@ Alta Vista
April 22, 2019
CAASPP UPDATE & SCHEDULE CHANGES
CAASPP testing begins on Monday, April 29th. Testing will continue through May 17th. We are asking for everyone to help us create a quiet campus testing environment from 8:30 to 10:30 each day. Even if you are not administering tests, you will be impacted due to the need to alter our Music, Recess 101, Rhythm & Moves, and Library schedules. Please note the following:
- In order to allow third through fifth graders to participate in our many special programs, we have created a modified schedule. Please review the schedule. There are a few available times for some programs. If you would like to switch a scheduled class to an open time, please email Cathy. The modified schedule is in effect for three weeks (April 29 through May 17th).
- All morning PE classes will take place on the field. Recess 101 will be on the field above the primary playground. Rhythm & Moves will be above the intermediate playground.
- If your class is walking through the halls or on the playground (Soraya and Carol rooms both open onto the primary playground), it is important that they are silent. This includes moving to and from PE.
- The Library will be closed from 8:30-10:30 during testing to facilitate small group testing. If we are able to free up some segments of time, we will let you know.
CAASPP LOGIN ISSUES
We've had three staff members experience login problems when trying to use their CAASPP credentials. Each time, we had to reach out to the DO for support. It is essential that everyone tries to sign in to the CAASPP portal (or http://www.caaspp.org) on Monday and use their user name and password. If you have a problem, immediately email Cathy and Lauren (vanherkl@unionsd.org).
VIDEO TUTORIALS
CAASPP has its own YouTube channel with a number of helpful videos. You can access their channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjjzq3RWBZ2yBXUWQNroRjQ. For those of you new to CAASPP, I would definitely recommend watching the video on starting a test session.
ALTA VISTA NEWS & INFORMATION
Thanks to everyone for helping generate support for the American Cancer Society and Silver Saves Lives. We're about halfway to our $1000 goal, so let's keep it going. We will collect donations through April 25th. The top two classes (primary and intermediate) will each win a pizza party. Silver Saves Lives gives us the opportunity to be the "change" we want to see in the world.
BAGEL BREAKFAST - THURSDAY
USD's Department of Learning and Innovation is providing a bagel breakfast on Thursday in recognition for the time people have dedicated to expanding their own learning through Union BELL. Enjoy!
FOSS KITS
There are still bits and pieces of old FOSS kits in the work room. Please find some time this week (grade level planning?) to see if there is anything you would like to take from your team's box. During the week of April 29th, Mary Fran will disassemble the remaining boxes. Parts that could be useful in the STEAM Lab will be moved there and everything else will be thrown out. Next week is your chance to grab anything you would like to keep.
CALENDAR CHAOS
As you can see, the calendar is getting very, very full, with 28 events and meetings in just the next two weeks. Please be sure to let Cathy and Vicki know about any special events you have coming up so that they are on our radar and we can avoid scheduling conflicts. Thanks!
STUDENT ARTICULATION MEETINGS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
4/22 & 4/23 - Walk Through California (Fourth Grade in Maker Space)
4/22 - Kindergarten Tour @ 2:00
4/22 - IEP: Aidan M @ 3:00 (Kristin, Janel, Caitlin, Kari, Cathy)
4/23-4/26 - SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
4/23 - USD Board Member Jen Petroff Visits 1:00-3:00
4/23 - Fifth Grade Music Performance @ 2:00
4/24 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Emma Prusch Farm (9:00-1:00)
4/24 - Administrative Professionals Day
4/24 - IEP: Rheann R @ 2:30 (Karla, Jeena, Carla, Cathy)
4/24 - Scholastic Book Fair and Ice Cream Social (AVHSC) 6:00-8:00PM
4/25 - Last Day for Donations to Silver Saves Lives/Relay for Life
4/25 - Bagel Breakfast Provided by L & I
4/25 - Tri IEP: Maggie S @ 2:30 (Carol, Michelle L, Jeena, Caitlin, Carla)
4/26 - ALL Meeting Day
4/26 - Third Grade Music Performance @ 2:00
4/26 - IEP: Ethan F @ 3:00 (Karla, Jeena, Carla, Cathy)
4/26 & 4/27 - Relay for Life @ UMS
4/29-5/3 - AVHSC Staff Appreciation Week
4/29 - CAASPP Testing Begins
4/29 - School Site Council Meeting @ 3:00 (Staff Room)
4/29 - IEP: Myla B @ 3:00 (Susan, Caitlin, Vince, Jeena, Rene Jones)
4/30 - Bergman/Phillips Field Trip to Vasona (9:00-1:15)
4/30 - Fourth Grade Music Performance @ 2:00
4/30 - School Leadership Team Meeting @ 3:00
5/1 - AVHSC Staff Luncheon
5/1 - AV Collaboration Meeting (TBA)
5/2 - Yates/Lawson Field Trip to Vasona (9:00-1:15)
5/2 - IEP: Jenna J @ 3:00 (Michelle H, Carla, Vince/Kari, Jeena, Caitlin, Cathy)
5/3 - IEP: Mayra JG @ 3:00 (Michelle L, Jeena, Caitlin, Carla, Cathy)