Parker Roar Weekly Staff Newsletter
Week of November 30, 2020
Stronger Together Priorities This Week
Submit Emergency Substitute Plans & iReady Math Data Analysis Worksheets.
Administer "Non-Standardized" Reading Literary Text Interim Assessment Block (IAB) this week (Gr 3-8) .
SIPPS Learning Walks
Middle School CMC Asilomar Math Virtual Conference 12/4-12/6.
Teacher Feature
- Instructional Guidance & Resources
- Essential Student Supports
- Instructional Videos
- Lesson Slide Decks
- Additional Resources
EL Education Flex Curriculum Pacing Check-In: MODULE 2 Window: Nov 2, 2020-Mar 5, 2021
Module 2 teacher materials & student texts available now for distribution.
21-22 OUSD Enrollment Window Open for Current 5th graders & 8th graders. All 5th graders must register for 6th grade. All 8th graders must register for 9th grade through February 5th.
Mon. Nov 30
- 2-3:15pm: Instructional Leadership Team Meeting (ILT)
Tue., Dec 1
- 9:30-10:30am: K-2 SIPPS Learning Walks
- 3:30-5pm: English Learner Ambassador Meeting
Wed., Dec 2
- 11-12pm: SPED Team Meeting
- 1:30-3pm: Teacher Professional Development
- 10-1pm: Principal Professional Learning
Fri., Dec 4
8am-4pm: California Math Council Middle School Conference
Safety Zone
- We are transitioning to the digital version of the OUSD Symptom Checker. Please fill out the Symptom Checker prior to any on-site visits you make to the school. Any person (staff, student, or family) who enters the premises of the school is required to fill out the symptom checker. Contact Mr. Wilson, Safety Lead, if you have any questions about best practices for maintaining OUSD Covid-19 safety guidelines.
- Please remember to complete your Keenan Training by the end of this month.
Student & Staff Technology Support
- Technology Distribution This Week: Mon., ; 10am-1pm. Located at the back gate on Ritchie St.; Must wear a mask; Phone contact: 510-519-8909
- Parker Distance Lead/Technology Leader Contact: Mr. Antonio Burnette, antonio.burnette@ousd.org or call 510-519-8909 for an appointment; wear a mask.
- Weekly Technology Support for Parker Families: Wednesdays from 9am to 2pm. Procedure: Ring the doorbell and Mr. Baker will collect & service the device while the family waits outside.
- Parent HelpDesk Ticket Procedure: Send email requesting support and (cc) the student’s teacher also. Teachers submitting a ticket for parent should (cc) parent email (if available).
Upcoming Assessments
Reading Literary Texts IAB
- (3rd-8th) Administer this week of Nov 30th
FOSS Map I-Check
- (6-8) Due October 16th
- (3-5) Due November 20th
Professional Development
Wednesday, December 2, 2020: 1:30-3pm
Complete iReady Math Data Reflection Worksheet.
Professional Learning Communities
Friday, December 4, 2020; 1:30-3pm
Parker Data
Weekly Attendance Data: Week of November 16, 2020
Elementary Attendance
*Shout out to 4th graders in Ms. Balasubramanian's class with the highest class attendance rate in grades K-5 of 92.3% this week!
*Missing Attendance Codes shaded in grey. Please submit attendance daily for every student.
Middle School Attendance
*Shout out to 7th Graders (Mr. Florent & Ms. Wooley) with the highest class attendance rate this week of 95% for grades K-8!
Middle School Reading Inventory Participation
*Shout out to Ms. Baxter & Ms. Wooley for surpassing the middle school district Reading Inventory participation minimum of over 90% participation!
iReady Math Participation & Performance Data as of Nov 20, 2020
Curriculum and Instruction
Eureka Math & Illustrative Math
Eureka Math Digital Library Access; Illustrative Math Folder;
Parker Math PLC-Eureka Math Diagnostic Resources
Math Sentence Stems Anchor Chart
OUSD Early Literacy Central Website
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Morning Meeting/SEL Support
Toolbox: https://toolboxproject.com/
Community/Team Builder
EL Education Pacing of Flex Curriculum Guide
Parker-Gr4 EL Education Lesson 1 Slidedeck
LearnZillion
Teachers sign-in through Clever:If you do not have a Clever account, login: URL:ousd ca.learnzillion.com
Email: demoteacher@example.com; Password: 123456 (contact: kelleth.chinn@ousd.org, for support with Clever)
English Language Learner (ELL) Support
Designated ELD Strong Start Lessons
(K-5): Designated ELD Lesson Planning Guidance- Google Doc with sample lessons
FOSS Map Science
Physical Education (PE) Update: PE Classes are 45 minutes In length now.
PE Schedule: (K-2) Thur. 1-1:45pm; (3-5): Tue. 1-1:45pm; (6th Grade): Mon. & Fri. ( 1:45-2:30pm) and Tue. & Thur. (12:30-1:15pm).
Distance Learning Online Programs (OUSD)
1:1 Distance Learning Support is back! Make an appointment to get personal consultation to set up or troubleshoot your distance learning classroom.
OUSD Distance Learning Online Programs Recommendations
OUSD Grade Reporting Calendars
Positive Climate & Culture
*Incentive students to do their best on every test!
*Teachers from each grade level acknowledge a student(s) from your class each week during Morning Meeting on Fridays.
From the Office Staff
*From Ms. Alicia: "Thank you Parker teachers for keeping up on attandance. I am very appreciative of all of you. If there are issues I am a text or phpne call away. Remember to let me know about any reasons fro absences and changes in parent contact information so that Talking Points can be updated immediately. I send daily messages to remind parents about attendance/absences."
*Daily Attendance Completion Suggestions: Complete the E's first and then complete the B's later in the day. I can make a change at any time but you will need to complete a form: HERE. If you want a code changed to K, please add that in the notes, the district is not adding this to the google form.*Middle School Teachers must check all periods for attendance!
*Phone or text contact with a student considers the student present for the day. If the student is present for any class period of the day, with any teacher, the student is marked present for the day.
*Office Staff Contact Phone Numbers & Office Hours: If you or parents need to contact the Parker front office, please call our office staff at the following phone numbers between 8:30am and 2pm: Attendance: Ms. Alicia (510) 214-6773 & Admin. Assistant: Ms. Watkins (510) 853-8858.
*New Contact Parent Information: Please let Ms. Alicia or Ms. Watkins know if a family provides you with a new phone number, email, or address.
Language Translation Support
Fred Castro: fred.castro@ousd.org (After School Program)
Ashanti Silva: ashanti.silva@ousd.org (After School Program)
Thomas Loera: Loeramtzthomas@gmail.com; (After School Program)
Rene Galvez: rene@oaklandpromise.org (K2C)
Alicia Cernitz: alicia.cernitz@ousd.org (Office Staff)
*OUSD Translation Services in the Office of Equity: OUSD Translation Services in Office of Equity: Use the link HERE to request translation services support. Mam translation support: Request for MAM translators - nathaniel.dunstan@ousd.org.
*Language Link Subscription-Paid Translation Services.
Links & Resources Library
- Parker PLC Weekly Deliverables Tracker
- Revised 20-21 Parker Master Calendar
- OUSD Special Education Website
- Elementary Stronger Together Week 5 Instructional Materials
- 20-21 Grade Reporting Calendar
- Early Literacy Central
- Grades 6-12 Distance Learning Guide for English Language Arts
- Grades 6-8 EL Education Module Curriculum Folder
- Parker Distance Learning Professional Learning Communities
- Parker Weekly Stay Connected Meeting Schedule
- Parker Teacher/Support Staff Partnership
- Parker: After School Program Revised Scope of Work
- OUSD Teacher Central Website
- https://familycentral.ousd.org/
- https://www.ousd.org/parker
- Parker Strong Start Distance Learning Shared Folder
- OUSD Chromebook Home Use Guide
- District Attendance Initiative & Guide
- OUSD Food Distribution: 22 Pick up locations throughout the city: More Information HERE
Parker Single Plan for Student Achievement Goals
Reduce referrals and chronic absenteeism rates.
*All students continuously grow towards meeting or exceeding standards in Language Arts. All students continuously grow towards meeting or exceeding standards in Math and Science. English Learner students continuously develop their language, reaching English fluency in six years or less. Improve student performance in Mathematics.
*Parker will increase teacher retention rates by 30%.
*Using integrated ELD and best instructional practices, Parker will reach a minimum goal of at least 25% of our English Language Learners reaching reclassification.
Upcoming Events
- Dec 7: 11-12pm Attendance/PBIS Committee Meeting
- Dec 8: 2-3pm Middle School Team Meeting
- Dec 9: 1:30-3pm Teacher Professional Development; 3:15-4:30 COST Meeting
- Dec 10: 2-3pm Principal Operations
- Dec 11: 10-11am Leadsership Team Meeting; 11-12pm Office Staff Meeting; 1:30-3pm Professional Learning Communities
Parker Monthly Stronger Together Schoolwide Assembly: Friday, December 18, 2020; 10-11am
Virtual Holiday Staff Party on Friday, December 18, 2020; 1:30-3pm; Bring a snack from your holiday gift basket to our virtual gathering.
💚 Mindfulness Message
Thank you for all that you do! Be safe, be well & have a great week!
Rocquel Colbert, Principal, Parker Elementary & Middle School