Jensen Ranch
August 30, 2019
Week at a Glance
Week at a Glance for Sept. 2-6, 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!
Happy Friday!
Please take the time to review each section below to ensure we are well prepared to begin September.
Updates:
- All online Keenan trainings are due by Fri., Sept. 20th.
- Review Mandates.
- Share Black Minds Matter info with families and reach out directly to families in your classroom! It has also been in the Round-Up.
Annual Goals/Certificated Work Plan
Click Here for your Annual Goals/Certificated Work Plan
You will need to copy the document before completing it. You will develop three goals for the year:
1) District: Equity Focus
2) Site: MTSS Math Focus
3) Personal Goal
While your grade level may have common goals, the goals should not be exactly the same because you do not have the same students and they do not have the same exact needs.
You need to think about the students in your classroom and how you will support them. The goals should include the specific activities you plan to do to successfully meet your goals. IT is OK if your goals focus on only a couple of students. Then your plans can be very specific.
Next week you will receive a link to sign-up for your goals/work plan meeting with me. All certificated staff are to complete the goals/work plan annually even if you are not being evaluated.
COST Referral Process
COST (Coordination of Services Team) meeting time slots are now available! They will occur on the 2nd Mondays and 4th Tuesdays of each month in Room 11. Our first COST meeting will be on Monday Sept. 9th.
COST is the main point of entry for all (non-crisis) academic and non-academic support services. We work as a team to link students to academic, health and family support services.
The COST referral process begins with a written referral and can be made by a teacher, parent or other staff member. Click here to access the COST Referral Form . This form can also be found in the Staff Lounge to the right of the door on the wall as well as in the Google Drive>Shared Drives>Jensen Ranch Staff folder.
Print out the form and complete all boxes as best you can, then drop off into the yellow COST folder in Vinita's mailbox. Be sure to save a copy for your files.
After you submit a referral, the team will respond to you within the week via email to inform you of your COST meeting time. At that meeting, we'll have the opportunity to discuss your concerns about your student's needs and come up with strategies. We'll do our best to stay on time, and we ask that you're prompt as we want to respect everyone's schedules.
Here are friendly reminder steps that may be taken prior to referral:
- Teacher has consulted with last year's teacher to consider effective interventions utilized.
- Teacher has discussed concerns 1:1 with student, as appropriate.
- Teacher has contacted the family to discuss observations and consider strategies.
- Teacher has attempted various Tier 1 efforts or interventions in the classroom. Please document these on the COST form.
Plus, consider the following teacher resources:
- PBIS World Ideas to consider for various behaviors
- CVUSD Occupational Therapy website
- CVUSD Behavior Specialists website
Updated Board Policies
Please review the updated Board Policies and ensure you are familiar with the changes.
There are major changes to BP 5132 Dress and Grooming. We used to be very nitty-gritty about what clothing students can and cannot wear. This new districtwide policy is much more general and it is focused on equity. We are no longer policing short length, shoulder strap widths, among other things. Again, you are to review and be familiar with the changes.
Request for Leave Forms
Materials Update
Fundations materials will be delivered to your classrooms.
We are still waiting on Time for Kids and Homework Folders.
Measure G Updates
Jensen Measure G Work:
- Our current playground project: finish sanding of playground structure poles and leveling of base rock. Once finished, the turf will be added. The six benches have been moved to provide a balance around the structure and not block the front entrance nor be in the back. Asphalt will be added around the immediate sides to reduce dirt/dust.
- Proposed Library, Resource Room and staff room/office reconfiguration to increase function and improve the use of space
- Painting-new exterior color scheme
- Staff parking lot solar array/panels in parking spaces closest to the school.
- We are exploring the possible rerouting of the fire lane further from the buildings and the possibility of adding an additional portable to allow flexibility in space for programs like RTI/MTSS.
You will be kept up to date as more information becomes available. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Site Leader Needed: MTSS /CAN BE A SHARED POSITION
MTSS
Jensen will be at a great disadvantage without an MTSS site lead this year. In order to move forward with our MTSS site work, I cannot be the only person with all the information.
I would like to recommend that two or three people share the job and split up the duties to make it more manageable and the stipend would then be divided as well. Some of the other elementary sites have done this to lessen the load for the coming school year. While I understand this is a stipended "extra" position, it will put Jensen behind the rest of the CV schools to not be involved in this work this school year and I cannot carry the load of the position.
This continues to be a bridge year for our MTSS work (RTI and PBIS).
- There will be 7 two-hour monthly meetings (instead of 8 meetings).
- Members will participate in at least 2 of the 4 PBIS day-long meetings focused on PBIS training (Sept. 5th and Feb. 24th)
- Members will help co-plan and co-lead the Elem. Cross-Site Grade Level Collaboration Days (11/5, 2/18, and 3/17)
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.
Picture Day-Tues., Sept. 10
Please check over the draft picture day schedule. If something has been missed, please let Lisa know by Wed., 9/4.
Art Wanted for CV Fall Festival: Celebrating CV's Chicken Heritage
Thank you, 3rd grade for your adorable chicken art!! In case anyone else is interested here is the information:
The Castro Valley Unified School District and the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to celebrate Castro Valley’s Chicken Ranch Heritage at the 2019 Castro Valley Fall Festival. All interested CVUSD Elementary Teachers are invited to have their students create a piece of art about a Rooster, Chicken, Superhero Rooster, or Superhero Chicken theme and have it displayed at the Castro Valley Fall Festival.
The theme for this year is Roosters, Chickens, or Superhero Roosters, Superhero Chickens
Below are inspirational images and links to resources to help you create an art lesson plan.
Be sure to tour this website for tutorials and all sorts of info on Arts Education
Need tips on Painting or other Art Techniques? Try the Visual Arts pages.
To participate:
1. Do a rooster themed art activity with your class before August 30th (9” x 12” or smaller).
2. Place all of your students’ artwork in an envelope labeled with teacher name, grade level, and school. Send the artwork to the District Office Attention Katelyn Raymond, District Receptionist. Please note that all artwork must be received by 4:30 PM on Thursday, September 5th.
3. Visit the Fall Festival on Sept. 7th & 8th and see your students’ work displayed!
For more information including art lesson ideas, visit the ARTS in School Website https://sites.google.com/site/artsinschoolcvusd/contact.
For questions contact Katelyn Raymond, District Office Assistant (kraymond@cv.k12.ca.us) or Dustin Gacherieu, Director of HR (dgacherieu@cv.k12.ca.us).
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.
The Employee Online Portal Now Live!
Do you want to know how many sick days you have left? Your Benefits?
The Employee Portal is now live! CVUSD has moved out of Beta and is ready for employees to use this fantastic window to your employee data.
The Employee Online Portal is an online interface to most of your HR information. You can see your benefits, sick leave, paychecks, and more. The link will take you to the Alameda County hosting site. Please follow the directions to register and create your account. Don't forget to create a secure password!
Employee Online Portal (from our district website under Staff Resources)
IssueTrak-Technology or Facility Problem?
IssueTrak - Use this link for all Technology Support Requests
"Good" IssueTrak tickets have specifics and detail:
a) What is the problem? - be specific
b) What have you tried to do already? What was the result? - be specific
c) Is there a best time to get your device or access your room? - let us know, we will try and accommodate.
Hispanic Heritage Month Resources
September 15 begins national recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. As with the recognition of all groups, we will take some time to think about ways to recognize the culture, history and contributions of Latinos today and throughout history. Here is a link to a folder that we have created for you to share any resources that you have. By sharing good resources, we can assist teachers in finding good materials to use in their classes.
Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions, culture and history of Hispanic Americans and Latinos from across the globe. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Public Law 100-402 authorizes and requests the President to issue an annual proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as “Hispanic Heritage Month”
Tentative JAM Dates
JAM Lesson 1:
K-2 October 9
3-5 October 16
JAM Lesson 2:
K-2 January 29
3-5 February 5
JAM Lesson 3:
K-2 April 1
3-5 April 8
Mark Your Calendars!
2019-2020
Mon., 9/2 No School-Labor Day
9/3-9/6 Book Fair
9/3 Staff Meeting 3:05-3:55 Science Room & 3:55-4:35 On Your Own Mandated Activities.
Th., 9/5 5th Grade Folkfest @ 5:30 p.m.
Tues., 9/10 Picture Day (Library)
Wed., 9/11 Vision Screening K, 2, 5 (Room 9)
Wed., 9/18 Vision Screening K, 2, 5 (Room 9)
Fri., 9/20 Online Keenan Training Deadline
9/24-9/26. Early Release-Fall Conference Days (Kinder @ Noon, 1st-5th @ 12:30 p.m.)
Fri., 9/27 No School-Fall Conference Day
Tues., 10/15 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wed., 10/16 SSC (Library)
Th., 10/17 Great Shakeout
Fri., 10/18 Green Schools Assembly (MPR)
Fri., 10/18 PTA Walkathon
Tues., 10/22 Fall Picture Make-Ups (Library)
Fri., 10/25 PTA Halloween Carnival
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
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/
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