EUSD Staff Newsletter
June Edition
Want to look at one more new resource coming this fall for math?
NGSS Rockstar Teachers and Students!
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were unveiled six years ago. Since then, EUSD has risen to the challenge of change and implementation, leading the way for others to follow.
With the introduction of PowerSchool in 2017, teachers at EUSD have benefited from two complete science units at every grade level. These units are complete with lessons, hands-on experiments, and materials delivered to their school sites. These units provide opportunities for students to ask questions, and make sense of science while having the freedom to make mistakes, gaining new depths of knowledge and science understanding like never before. The evidence that teachers are diving into NGSS is clear at every school site, and at EUSD’s Farm Lab. Rigorous, in-depth science practices are creating a buzz throughout the district. This brilliant buzz is clearly evident in classrooms, and in the science notebooks of our engaged and highly motivated students!
Change is never easy, but having units planned out, with room for teachers to create, share, and add their own unique style, plus students engaged in rigorous science exploration provides the “why”, making this definitely a change for the better! See our rock stars in action in these images.
To view more photos and information on NGSS, please visit this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l-NnKqw1k5gmI2vGbwEQGNsQAAJMd7yQgMnIXkAAX94/edit?usp=sharingFun with Shadows and Light
Microscopic Magic
Hands-on Digital Erosion
Paper and Printing Issue and Challenges at EUSD
Nearly all schools doubled their pallet orders from 2 to 4 this year. In the new school year, we will be looking to find additional ways to greatly reduce our paper consumption and orders of printer ink. If you have any ideas, please share them with us.
Current EUSD Paper Use IMPACT:
- 3.462 Million Sheets of Paper Ordered by the District from 2015 to present.
- Trees: The equivalent of 4,155 Trees.
- Carbon: 439,674,000 Metric Tons of CO2 Generated in the manufacturing of the paper.
- Energy: 1,661,760,000 Hours (189,698 Years) running a 60W light bulb equivalent in the manufacturing of the paper.
ASPIRE SUMMER CAMP
Got Summer Plans? It’s not too late to register your child for ASPIRE Summer Camp, which will be held this year at Flora Vista Elementary School. There is still room for in weeks 5-7 (July 22-August 9). This summer will be packed with fun-filled activities such as Game Truck, water days, wacky Wednesday theme days, and optional field trips including the Midway Museum, bowling, and the movies! Space is limited to the first 200 students. To reserve your spot, please click here . Registration will close on July 5.
EUSD Summer Learning
New Book Bundle Sharing and Access to AR through myOn
Summer Ideas, Activities and Options!
Thank you to our PTA for sharing the following information and links!
Family Summer Day Trips for Southern California
Southern California has so much to offer families from the beach to the desert and from the city to the mountains during a summer “stay-cation.” Here is a link to one mom’s blog where she shares a list of her “Top 10 Best Family Day Trips from San Diego” by San Diego Mom’s Blog
Did you know …
Your Public Library is your best summer partner to beat the summer slide?
And it’s FREE!
If you don’t have your public library card, then now is the time to get it because your public libraries (both Encinitas and Carlsbad) have amazing summer programs for the whole family. Yes, the public libraries have the latest and hottest books that every will be talking about this summer, but wait there is more! Did you know that the public libraries have 3D printers and classes on how to use them? They also have online resources that can be accessed from home for free! All you need is your public library card.
Carlsbad City Library: SUMMER READING ADVENTURE
Encinitas Public Library: ONLINE BOOKS
If you don’t a public library card the steps are easy:
- Go to your local public library
- Tell a librarian “I don’t have a library card.”
- The librarian will make sure you have one for you and your family before you leave!
Did you know…
Common Sense Media Summer Movie Reviews
During the summer some families love to go to the movies. Common Sense Media provides a 2019 Summer Movie Guide for families so they can be “in the know” about age-appropriate content. Here is a link to the “Kids’ Summer Movie Guide for 2019.”
EUSD Students Capture their Learning with Film
- Over 62 films created by kids this year.
- 20 were nominated for the iVIE Awards with 2 receiving Go Pro cameras and more!
- 5 were nominated for the California Media Festival, and 3 of those WON awards!
- 29 films were nominated for the EUSD Film Guild Awards, 7 films won category awards, and eight other films received specialty awards including the Peoples Choice Award going to "Too Much Homework" by ECC
We are all so proud of the hard work and dedication that went into each engaging, informative and inspiring film! Congratulations to all students, mentors, and all nine EUSD schools!
TenMarks is Done as of June 30, 2019
The last day students will have access to TenMarks is June 30, 2019.
Teacher Report Instructions
To archive your current school year reports, you can follow the steps and reference these articles on our Help Desk.
From the “Reports” section of your TenMarks account, you can download by clicking on the blue “Export” button for:
- Assignment reports by topic and/or by standard
- Assessment reports for both Grade Level Assessments and Standard Level Assessments
- Usage reports
- View and download individual student performance from the “Report Card” section by clicking on the hyperlink for each student’s name.
To access and download your previous school year reports, you can:
· Access your “Account Settings”
· Click into the “Archived Classes” section
· Use the drop-down menu under “Class Name” to select the class
· Click the blue “Download Class Reports” button
Year End LCAP Updates
Thank you to everyone who completed a survey or attended one of the 20 LCAP meetings we held for staff, families and the community. We wanted to share some of the results of the surveys and input sessions with you.
Two themes across all groups including parents and staff regarding areas working well were:
- Math professional development and how it is improving learning
- Communication across the district at all levels
Two themes across all groups including parents staff regarding district next steps were:
- Math Resources, Instruction and Differentiation for ALL
- Social and Emotional Learning for ALL
The greatest common concerns from staff were:
- Mixed reviews Literably
- Ipad replacements, headphones, etc
- Need SEL at all sites
- Math resources
- Math scope and sequence
- Some Apps like ST, IL
- More CGI and continued CGI
- Training to support special populations
- Combo classes
Many of the above are being addressed in improved actions in our LCAP. Some highlights of how these are being addressed-
- Expansion of CGI training
- New math resources (iReady/Ready Classroom and Exemplars)
- Extensive training with iReady/Ready and use of the scope and sequence
- Ipad replacements and shifting of grade levels so all grade levels get newer versions
- IA Math training with iReady
- TRAC (social-emotional learning) for all 9 sites
- Carefully reviewing staffing
We will continue to work to support all students and staff in these areas. Thank you for your honest feedback!
Summary LCAP Parent Survey 2018/2019 (in parentheses)
- My child receives a well-balanced education in EUSD including the core subjects as well as enrichment opportunities 83%/ (88%)
- EUSD engages families and the community using various communication tools, events and opportunities 86%/ (86%)
- EUSD students are able to learn in safe and clean facilities 89%/ (91%)
- EUSD hires, trains and retains high-quality teachers and staff 82%/ (82%)
- EUSD supports exemplary programs, a wide variety of learning resources, and opportunities to provide personalized learning for the unique needs of diverse groups 74%/ (72%)
- *501 responses
EUSD Farm Lab Updates
Educational Programming
In the past month, we’ve hosted all of the district’s 1st and 3rd graders for one day learning experiences built around Next Generation Science Standards. First graders learned about organic farming and pest control practices, planted marigolds, went on a nature hunt to discover different ways our food grows, learned about the healing properties of plants, and engineered an organic pest control device. Read more here....
Property Enhancements
The north side of the property has been planted with natives and multiple shade trees, and a large sycamore tree was planted in the driveway island. (We are offsetting our carbon footprint!). Our upcycled sea container office and conference room have been placed, and we received a grant for our security gate and to install security cameras. Read more here...
Events at Farm Lab:
The ‘Zero Waste Fair’ on June 1 hosted by I Love a Clean San Diego was a huge success! Green Feast was held on June 8. Funds raised will support the installation of a post-harvest station and greenhouse on site.
This summer, The Ecology Center will be hosting a film series, farm to table dinners, DIY workshops, and more. (Dates TBD.) Hope to see you there! Read more here...
Past Versions of ALL Staff and Community Newsletter
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