Juergens' Journal
9/4/2020
Journal Highlights
- NEW Paraeducator Support Structures
- Paraeducator Support Survey Results
- Falcon Fund, PTA, CPAP News Links
- Remote Learning Expectations
- Attendance Matters
- Student Material Pickup Procedures/Calendar
- Extended Library Book Request
- SRVUSD Culture and Climate Committee
- September Calendar
Hello VG Families & Staff,
I want to thank the 150+ parents, teachers, and paraeducators that participated in this year’s Vista Grande and CPAP Paraeducator Support Surveys. Vista Grande and CPAP paraeducators are funded entirely by families - we are district leaders in the number of paraeducator hours we provide all students.
Our staff has been working hard to optimize our paraeducator program, especially in a time of distance learning. Drawing on data, research, best practices, and survey feedback, we have transitioned to a multi-tiered system of support. Already in action, all paraeducators are now providing 3 tiers of support:
- Tier 1 Support – the Whole Class: Paraeducators work with the whole class, in small groups, and one-on-one to support students. They assist the teacher with reading, writing, math, spelling/phonics/grammar instruction as well as running records/assessments in reading, writing, and math.
- Tier 2 Support – Small Group Intervention: Paraeducators provide targeted support in small groups to address different student strengths and areas of need.
- Tier 3 Support: Intensive, Individualized Support for Struggling Students: Paraeducators provide very specific support to individual students.
As we strive to optimize paraeducator support and student learning, we have also implemented monthly paraeducator/teacher staff meetings, ensured all paraeducators receive regular professional development, and will administer paraeducator support surveys annually.
Thank you to each and every family who has generously contributed to fund these positions, we wouldn't have the additional classroom support without you!!! I also want to thank our paraeducators for working along side our teachers to support all our students, and thank our teachers for guiding our paraeducators so they can partner with them in the classroom.
Access the results of this year's Paraeducator Support Surveys below:
CPAP Paraeducator Support Survey Results
Vista Grande Paraeducator Support Survey Results
Sincerely,
:) Principal Juergens
Falcon Fund, Vista Grande PTA, CPAP News Links
Falcon Fund
Vista Grande PTA
Protocols for Remote Learning & Attendance:
I am so proud of our students, parents, staff, and teachers as everyone is working extremely hard. Please know that we are here to help you and partner with you if your child is having a hard time.
San Ramon Valley Unified Protocols for Remote Learning
San Ramon Valley Unified Protocols for Remote Learning
I would like to highlight:
Student Interaction ONLY
"Instruction during the school day, during the remote learning bell schedule, is for the personal use of the student. Parents/guardians and family members should not interact with a teacher during a live session or class."
"If a student is having trouble logging in, please contact your school site. Additionally, if a student is in a waiting room without being accepted into the class, please contact the main office at the school site."
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & COOPERATION!
Attendance Matters
- The State of California requires that your child is enrolled in school
- Even though we are in a remote setting, California attendance and truancy laws apply
- Your child is expected to be in school every day according to the district calendar and bell schedule
- Each student should follow their teacher's weekly/daily schedule
- Students are expected to attend all live instruction and be active during independent work time
- Students are expected to be on-time throughout the school day
- Teachers will report absences and tardies throughout the day. If parents need to take their child out of school during the school day, they are expected to call the front office and sign their child out and in upon return
- If a student is having trouble logging in, or in a waiting room without being accepted into the class, please contact the main office
- If your child is having a difficult time emotionally please communicate with your classroom teacher
- We know this is not easy, but together we can make it better, we are a team!
SCHOOL WIDE Expectations
September Student Material Pick-Up Dates Thursday, 9/10 and 9/24
Student Material Pick-Up Dates:
Thursday 9/10 and 9/24 from 2:00-5:00 pm
- NEW: To keep our staff safe, ALL people in your vehicle MUST wear a MASK
- Keep the blue bags materials come in. Reuse them when you are asked to return materials to your classroom teacher. Don't have a blue bag? Label any bag with your child's name, grade, & teacher.
- PRINT & LABEL Last Name Signage for each child. Hand it to staff during pickup.
- Calendar of Student material Pick-Up Dates/Times
*Please have another family pick up your items if dates/times don't work for you.
EXTENSION: Library Book Request
We had over 200 book requests! That's a lot of books!!!
If you didn't have a chance to request a library book for the 9/10 pick up, we are giving you another chance to do so!!!
Place your request between Friday, 9/4 and Monday evening, 9/7 and we will have them ready for you on 9/10.
- Please follow the directions in the video or printer friendly directions BELOW!!!
~Mrs. Wiseman & Mrs. Cruz
Library Request Directions- Printer Friendly
♦Log in with student LOG IN & PASSWORD
User Name: vg.first initial, last name [vg.sfalcon]
Password: ID# followed by 6 digit student ID number [ID#xxxxxx]
SRVUSD Culture and Climate Committee
If you are interested in volunteering to be a part of this committee, please click on the link above for more details.
September Calendar
September 7
- No School - Labor Day
September 10
- Vista Grande Student Material Pickup, 2-5 pm
September 15
- Minimum Day - Staff Development Day, 11 am dismissal for all
- CPAP Board Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
September 16
- PTA Meeting, 7:00-8:30 pm
September 23
- Falcon Fund Meeting, 7:00-8:00 pm
September 24
- Vista Grande Student Material Pickup, 2-5 pm
October 2
- No School - Floating Work Day
Add Vista Grande School Event Calendar to your calendar.
Click the +Google Calendar in the bottom right hand corner!
Need Technology Assistance????
Do you want to request a Chromebook or Hotspot : https://parentithelp.srvusd.net
Do you need your child's Username and Password?
Do you need to have your child's password reset?
Are you having technical issues with your district borrowed device?
Please email: VGpassword@srvusd.net
Wishing you all a great 3 day weekend!
Congratulations, you made it to the end of this week's Juergens' Journal, it was a long one!
Please take some time to unplug and recharge!
Thank you for everyone's TEAMWORK and SUPPORT!
Principal - Osi Juergens
Vista Grande Elementary School
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