Jensen Ranch
February 21, 2020
Week at a Glance
Week at a Glance for Feb. 24-28, 2019
Click Here for the Jensen Master Calendar. You have access to it on your Google calendar under the "Other Calendars" section under your "My Calendars" section. This is the year to begin using your Google calendar to keep up to date!
Report Card Timelines
The 2nd Trimester ends on Wed., 2/26!!
Check the Report Card Timelines document to ensure you are on track for getting things completed on time. Report Cards are due in Illuminate by Fri., 3/6. If you need the weekend, please send me an email.
Elementary Assessment Calendar for 2019-2020
Please review the 2019-2020 Elementary Assessment Calendar and work with your grade level team as you work on your curriculum planning. This is a live link so if there are updates or changes it will be reflected on this document.
Friday Reminders
Grade Level Supply List Updates: Due 2/21-DUE TODAY!
20-21 Proposed Schedule/Assessment Change for Aug. 11-13 and Aug. 17-20
Click here to view your questions/concerns and the follow-up. The majority of elementary schools are in favor of the proposed bell schedule change to allow for assessment time after school as a pilot for 2020-2021. Your questions and concerns were shared and reviewed at the principal's meeting. Once I hear that a final decision has been made to move forward with the pilot for next year, as a staff, we will make a decision on the option for the bell schedule adjustment (option #1 or #2). We will know in the next 2 weeks.
Open House Survey
"Survey says"...80% want the 6-7 p.m. Open House time so we will go with that. Thank you for everyone's input.
RTI on Pause: 2/18-2/28
RtI is on "pause" for the next two weeks while the IA's and Amy get ESGI & DIBELs assessments completed.
CVUSD Assignment Preference for 2020-2021
The link to the Google form to share your assignment preferences for 2020-2021 is listed below. Your input is due by Feb. 28.
March is Women's History Month & March is Women's History Month
We will do another round of sharing at our Feb. 4 staff meeting about resources and activities you have planned with your classes for Black History Month and to begin thinking about March-Women's History Month.
Here are two additional resources:
TCI (Teachers' Curriculum Institute): New Science Adoption starting 2020
March 30 PD Day for 1/2 day in the morning-More info to come
Second Step Lesson Tracker
Click here to update the Second Step Lesson Tracker. A reminder to please update the tracker by the end of each month.
Green Schools Activities in February
We will be hosting several Green School's activities in February including the Waste-Free lunch the first week of February, My Recycling Habits survey, the annual waste audit and our no waste staff potluck both on Fri., Feb. 28. Click here for more info on the Waste-Free lunches.
Wed., 2/26 Last Day of Trimester 2
Wed., 2/26 Talent Showcase K-1 8:30-10 a.m. MPR
Th., 2/27 Talent Showcase 6-8 p.m. MPR
Fri., 2/28 Second Chance Pawsitive Slip Drawing for Trimester 2
Fri.., 2/28 Talent Showcase 3-5 9:00-10:30 a.m. MPR (3rd gr. recess adjustment)
Fri., 2/28 Green Team Waste Audit 10:55-Noon
Fri., 2/28 Staff No Waste Luncheon & Potluck 12:15-1:00 p.m. library
Tues., 3/3 Staff Meeting
Talent Showcase Assembly Schedule
This is an exciting assembly for us to see our students' talents! The show is 90 minutes, so please arrive 5 minutes ahead of time to get a seat so that the show can start on time and you can make it out to recess on time!
Thurs., 2/26 6:00 p.m. Evening Talent Showcase
Fri., 2/28 9:00-10:30 a.m. 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
CVUSD Assignment Preference for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
Please complete and submit the annual Assignment Preference form for next year using the link below. It is due February 28, 2020, for me to plan accordingly for the 2020-2021 academic year. This information will be considered prior to making teaching assignments final for the 2020-2021 school year. Your final assignment will be determined prior to the start of the new school year.
ELPAC Testing Starts Feb. 27
2/27 is 3rd, 4th and 5th grade EL's
2/28 is 2nd and 3rd grade EL's
You will be notified on Monday of students who are testing on either Thursday or Friday.
Corona Virus Information from Alameda County Health
Symptoms include high fever or cough and shortness of breath. Having these symptoms and either having traveled to Wuhan in the last 14 days or come into contact with someone who may have 2019-nCoV would make a person more likely to need immediate medical evaluation.
WHAT CAN I SAY TO PARENTS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY?
- Follow the CDC’s guidance for travelers.
- Practice good hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
- If you traveled to Wuhan and feel sick with fever, cough or difficulty breathing, seek medical care right away. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.
- Travelers arriving from Wuhan are being screened at SFO, LAX, and JFK in the United States, and ATL and Chicago will start as early as January 25, 2020.
February is Black History Month
- Black History Month is coming in February
- Please be prepared to begin sharing what you do in January and February to honor and celebrate African American's in your class, grade level.
- What can we do to celebrate schoolwide?
Teacher Resources
African American History Month
20 Black History Month Activities for February and Beyond
Scholastic Black History Month Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources
Scholastic Celebrate African-American Heritage
NEA Black History Month Lessons & Resources, Gr. K-5
People to Explore
Bessie Coleman
Garrett Morgan
Harriet Tubman
Madame CJ Walker
Videos
Kids Talk Black History Month 2:08 min
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President 2:35 min
Black History Month for Kids by Kids (Nor. Cal kids!) 3:33 min
PBS Learning Media/Black History Month 1:43 min.
Green Schools Activities
Waste-Free Wednesdays (a flyer is in your box to post/here is link-pls review & share)
My Recycling Habits Survey 2/5-2/28: Class Paper Talley for K-1 & Google Form for 2-5Waste Audit 2/28 Notify Lisa of students who want to participate and permission slips will go out on Mon., 2/24 for those teacher-selected students.
Waste-Free Staff Potluck 2/28
Custodian Recognition @ Fri. Flag 3/20
Earthday Clean-Up Sat., 4/25
Friday Flag Helpers -Gr. 5 on Fri., 2/28
For Friday, February 28: Grade 5 teachers, please select 5 students who will fill the roles listed on the link below.
There are 5 roles, so as a grade-level team, decide the best way to select 5 students from the three classrooms. I would encourage you to use this as a way to do some personal bucket-filling for kids who may need some positive recognition.
Add Student Names by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. If you, as the teacher would like to notify the parents, you are welcome to do so since you are selecting the student.
March is Women's History Month!
How do you support your students in learning about the impact of women in our history and celebrating their legacy?
NEA Women's History Month Lessons and Activities
Women’s History Month/Library of Congress
PBS Parents/Children’s Books for Women’s History Month
Huffington Post/17 Children’s Books In Honor of Women’s History Month
Mighty Jaguar Homework Club -Gr. 3, 4, 5
Session 2 - January 13 and run through April 27.
Prodigy Math Online Resource
If you are having trouble getting your Prodigy class account set-up, check with a colleague. Several staff members have been successful in setting it up!
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Follow-Up from our trainer Mike to me:
As promised I have sent out the teacher toolkit for your teachers and have sent them to their individual email addresses. Below are the links that I have shared with your teacher, hopefully, you find them helpful as well.
Your Teacher Toolkit: giving you access to videos, printables, and answers to FAQs. Make sure to bookmark this one!
Prodigy Champion’s Club application: join our exclusive network of teachers just like you, sharing best practices, discovering new ways to engage your students and earning rewards!
Share our Prodigy for Parents video with the parents of your students!
Here's today's recording as well: https://prodigygame.zoom.us/recording/play/gVMOpQzyGJXy9crRJWMM1PMaDRp-2VRztLD_UV-YE5ZS_d0XGriabAzEXl5Dle93?autoplay=true&startTime=1570823133000
Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thanks and looking forward to working with you this year,
Matthew Gike
Interpreter Services
To request an in-person interpreter, fill out the online Interpreter Request form (below) with the required information to submit your interpreter request.
A minimum of two weeks notice is needed for an "in-person" interpreter. On occasion, an interpreter can be found on shorter notice, but that is generally not the norm and should not be expected. An email will be sent on your behalf to request an interpreter within 24 hours of the first workday after your request has been received. You will be included on that email and will be notified via email when your interpreter request has been filled.
For last-minute interpreting needs, you and the family can use the Language Line. Click the link for the directions.
Student Council Timeline/Meeting Dates
During Student Council meeting dates 3rd grade will attend upper-grade lunchtime. The dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, March 11th
- Wednesday, April 1st
- Wednesday, May 6th
- Wednesday, May 21st
Free Mindfulness Meditation App for Educators
CVUSD TOSA Updates
Mark Your Calendars!
2019-2020
Wed., 2/26 End of 2nd Trimester
2/25 - 2/28 Scholastic Book Fair in Library
Wed., 2/26 Jensen Talent Showcase Gr. K-2 assembly 8:30-10 a.m. MPR
Th., 2/27 Jensen Talent Showcase evening-MPR
Fri., 2/28 Spirit Day -Twin/Triplet Day
Fri., 2/28 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting) & Second Chance Pawsitive Slip Drawing
Fri., 2/28 Jensen Talent Showcase Gr. 3-5 assembly 9:00-10:30 a.m. MPR (3rd Gr. recess)
Tues., 3/3 Staff Meeting
3/4 - 3/5 Early Release Report Card Days - Kindergarten @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Fri., 3/6 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 3/6 Principal's Coffee and Tea following Friday Flag
Fri., 3/6 Read Across America Assembly 11 a.m. - noon
Tues., 3/10 ELAC Meeting 6-7pm
Fri., 3/13 2nd Trimester Report Cards Home
Fri., 3/13 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Th., 3/19 Open House
Fri., 3/20 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
3/23 - 3/24 Early Release - Spring Conferences - Kinder @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Tues., 3/24 Spring Pictures
Th., 3/26 PTA Science Night
Fri., 3/27 Spirit Day
Fri., 3/27 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Mon., 3/30 No School - Staff Development Day
Tues., 3/31 No School - Cesar Chavez Day
Fri., 4/3 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 4/3 Principal's Coffee and Tea following Friday Flag
Fri., 4/3 Battle of the Books
Fri., 4/10 Superhero Assembly K-2 8:30-9:20 / 3-5 9:30-10:30(3rd Gr. recess @ 10:30)
4/13 - 4/17 No School - Spring Break
Check the online school calendars for updates:
Jensen Ranch Master Calendar-families
Jensen Ranch Public Calendar-for staff
Reminders & Resources
NON-JENSEN STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
Click Here to list the names/information of any regular non-Jensen student volunteers that you are expecting to help in your classroom during our school day. While on campus, the student will be under your direct supervision and it is expected that you have been in communication with the student’s family and that they know the student is on our campus to volunteer.
PBIS and the PAW PLEDGE
Use the lesson plans in the staff PBIS Handbook as a guide and adapt as necessary to your grade level. Reinforce these lessons as needed with your students throughout the school year!
Resources:
Electronic Copies of JR PBIS Lesson Plans
SECOND STEP LESSON TRACKER
The lesson tracker should be updated by the last school day of each month. Once the 19-20 tracker is available it will be posted here.
PD OPPORTUNITIES FROM ED SERVICES
Please Click Here/TBD for 2019-2020 to see what professional development opportunities are being hosted by Educational Services & Special Education. Please contact the host of each event for any questions or additional information.
MYSTERY SCIENCE MATERIALS
Please see this link for the reimbursement procedure, budget amount, and materials list.
MTSS
CVUSD MTSS Team Drive of Resources 2019
RTI-From Amy Valvo
The book leveling website is amazing! Often times, we are unsure what level some of the books are in our classroom. Please use the link to search over 60,000 titles with my username and password. Extending Learners w/ Book Clubs
Resources:
This website will give you access to nearly 60,000 titles and their corresponding levels:
https://www.fandpleveledbooks.com/login.aspx
Username: avalvo@cv.k12.ca.us Password: rti
www.readworks.org and www.newsela.com (Both great, free resources for reading passages)
SOCIAL STUDIES FRAMEWORK-NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
https://www.socialstudies.org/sites/default/files/c3/C3-Framework-for-Social-Studies.pdf
TROUBLE TICKETS
https://help-cvusd.issuetrak.com/Login.asp
If you have an issue and it is still a concern but it has been updated to “Closed” status, please communicate with Jeanine. You may still need to update/resubmit the request or we may be
BEHAVIOR/SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
Second Step 19-20
The Six Tenants of Classroom Management
Ideas for Emotional Regulation in the Classroom
EL RESOURCES
OCCUPATIONAL RESOURCES (OT)
Occupational Therapist Support & Resources
NEW DIGITAL RESEARCH RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS: California State Library
https://www.library.ca.gov/services/to-public/k-12-online-content-project/
Potential Parcel Tax Measure
Click Here to Access the CVUSD Local Funding Page for More Information
High-Quality Education
Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) provides an excellent education that prepares students to graduate ready for competitive colleges and 21st-century careers. This is possible thanks to strong academic programs, excellent teachers, high-performing students and a supportive community.
Planning for the Future
As we look to the future, we know we cannot rely on the state to provide the level of funding our schools need. Our District is among the lowest funded in Alameda County and has already made $1.8 million in ongoing cuts in the past two years. Additionally, the Bay Area is one of the most expensive places to live in the country, and many of our teachers live right here in Castro Valley. By retaining and attracting the highest quality teachers, we can improve student achievement and continue providing an excellent education to students.
Potential Local Funding Measure
To provide dedicated funding for our schools to support programs and teachers, the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education is considering placing a local parcel tax measure on an upcoming ballot. Although no final decisions have been made, a measure may cost $96 per parcel per year and generate $1.5 million annually for six years.
Funds from a measure could:
- Retain and attract highly qualified teachers
- Preserve strong academic programs in reading, writing, science, technology, engineering, arts and math
- Prepare students for college and careers
- Support the health and well-being of all students
- Keep schools clean and well-maintained
Fiscal Accountability Provisions of Potential Local Measure
- All revenue from the measure would be spent right here in our District to support local schools and could not be taken away by the State
- A citizens’ oversight committee and annual audits would ensure that all funds are spent as promised
- No funds could go to administrator salaries
- Seniors would be eligible for an exemption from the cost
About Us
Email: lmaclean@cv.k12.ca.us
Website: https://jensenranch.cv.k12.ca.us/
Location: 20001 Carson Lane, Castro Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 1(510)537-6365
Facebook: facebook.com/lisamacleanprincipal/
Twitter: @JensenJaguars