Weekly Update February 8, 2024
Committed to helping our students reach Academic Excellence
Important Dates
February 14th -All Staff Meeting 7:30am
February 14th - Uniform Buyout
February 14th - Valentine's Day
February 16th - PBIS Store
February 16th - Sweetheart Dance
February 19th - Presidents' Day (No School)
February 21st - Math PD 7:00am
February 23rd - Popcorn Friday
February 27th - Look Its My Book
February 28th - ULT Meeting 7:15am
February 29th - Math Night 5-6pm
Cut Class 2 (CT2)
When students walk out of your room or do not attend your class please code them in Skyward as CT2. This way we will be better able to analyze the data and problem solve the situation.
Spring Learning Break (Monday, March 25th – Thursday, March 28th)
Earlier this week, the flyer and signup for spring learning break were sent out to families. The deadline to sign up is March 1st. Please promote spring learning break by sharing the flyer in your weekly messages. The break will be filled with small group projects with a focus on science, reading, and writing.
Spring Break Learning Session 2024.png. Staff who are interested in working during spring learning break should use this attached link and apply no later than March 1, 2024.
Summer Learning Break (June 3rd – 21st)
Are you passionate about a hobby you want to share with your students but never had the opportunity. Well, here is your chance! Peoria Public Schools will have a new summer school experience for teachers and students. Take your hobby or passion and create a one-week course offered 8 AM-12 PM. Use the following link to complete the form to apply for this new exciting, summer offering. If you would like to repeat the same proposed course indicate your availability in question five. Please note that course offerings will be dependent upon student interest and enrollment (teachers will be notified if student selection meets the aligned enrollment for the course by) How can I apply? Submit your proposal via this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/EMzY4bsktj. EL and ESY will have a different opportunity, information forthcoming.
Logistics at a glance:
Dates: June 3 – June 21 (one-week sessions)
Time: 8 am – 12 pm; Monday – Friday (no June 19)
Location: We will be hosting the K-8 summer school camps in 1 building.
Peoria Public Library Kids Book SALE Extravaganza
The Peoria Public Library will be having a book sale starting Saturday, March 16th and ending March 27th. The bookstore will be open Monday through Wednesday and Saturday. The sale is for BOOKS ONLY and will include Young Authors (YA) and juvenile items. Books will be sold at 10 cents each or $2.00 per box. Patrons are welcome to mix and match to their heart’s desire.
Superintendent's Learn At Home Challenge
Superintendent’s Learn at Home Challenge (K-8)
· Images for sharing on social media can be found in CAPPS at this link.
· Here is the link to all the flyers and information on the district website.
· Teacher guidance for how to confirm student completion of the challenge can be found in CAPPS at this link.
Submitting Completed Challenges
1. Students who complete the challenge must turn in the directions page with parent signatures.
2. Teachers need to confirm students have met the expected benchmarks using this Teacher Guidance.
3. Once you sign the directions page, you can scan a copy of just that page to Amanda Brown for the student to obtain their prize.
Inclusion Students & Ed Classrooms
All K-8 students should use the flyer that was mailed to student homes, which outlines the grade-level expectations of their curriculum. Students whose IEP provides the accommodation of extended time will have the challenge deadline extended until May 10, 2024.
XCAT Classrooms
Students rostered in kindergarten and first grade self-contained XCAT classrooms should use the adapted versions of the challenge posted on the district website at https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/page/superintendents-challenge with the following goals.
· I can read 40 books with a caring adult.
· I can complete 40 twenty minutes sessions of Waterford Early Reading.
Students in 2nd through 8th grade should use the flyer that was mailed to student homes, as the Lexia and IXL programs are already individualized to students' goals and current levels. Students whose IEP provides the accommodation of extended time will have the challenge deadline extended until May 10, 2024.
Autism, Severe & Profound, & Life Skills
Students rostered in self-contained autism, severe & profound, and life skills special education classrooms should use adapted versions of the challenge that will be sent to teachers and posted on the district website at the https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/page/superintendents-challenge link. These versions will have a choice board of home learning options aligned to the goals of each specialized program. Families will need to send pictures of the student completing a given number of activities to their child's teacher to complete the challenge.
Students Receiving Tier 2 & 3 Interventions
All K-8 students should use the flyer that was mailed to student homes, which outlines the grade-level expectations of their curriculum. Families of kindergarten and first grade students who need additional ideas on how to practice these skills to mastery should reach out to their child's school.
Dual Language Classrooms
Students rostered in kindergarten through 2nd grade self-contained dual language classrooms should use the adapted versions of the challenge that will be sent to teachers and posted on the district website at the https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/page/superintendents-challenge link. These include adapted goals to match the learning standards of these programs. Students in 3rd through 8th grade should use the flyer that was mailed to student homes. Versions of these flyers are also available in Spanish at the same link on the district website.
Illinois Assessment of Readiness [IAR]
Below are Student Readiness Tool resources to help prepare students for IAR testing. Additional resources are available in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness folder in CAPPS under each grade level (3-8). https://srt.testnav.com/il/il-srt.html
IAR Practice Writing Tasks
There is one IAR practice writing tasks embedded in the 3rd -5th grade pacing guides per quarter. These are actual items from past tests and are intended for teachers to complete with students using close reading strategies and modeled writing.
· 3rd Grade IAR Practice Tasks
· 4th Grade IAR Practice Tasks
Data
7 Mindsets
Starting January 8th is 100% Accountable. Log in to the 7 Mindsets app to plan and prepare.
Weekly PLC
K,1 & 2 - ROE Audit Documentation with Durr/Culbertson
3 & 4 - IAR with Mr. Durr
Frequently Used Links
Question of the Week
Do you like candy hearts?
Quote of the Week
"Always have an attitude of gratitude."
- STERLING K. BROWN