Jensen Ranch
December 20 , 2019
Week at a Glance
Week at a Glance for Jan. 6-10, 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!
Friday Reminders
Our Winter Sharing Assembly was a wonderful way to kick-off our last day of 2019! The new songs, tried and true favorites and the "surprise" flash mob were all crowd-pleasers! The sun even graced us today! Waiting a few days paid off.
I want to wish you all a restful, relaxing and fun-filled holiday break. Whatever you need to do to recharge your batteries, I hope you get to do plenty of it! Thank you for all you do each and every day for our students. Let's remember to make time to check-in with ourselves and one another as we head into the new year. Happy New Year!
Happy Birthday, Natasha!
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. Before you leave for break, document the Second Step lessons you have completed thus far.
1/1/20 Happy New Year!
Mon., 1/6 1st Day Back in 2020!
Tues., 1/7 Staff Meeting 3:05 p.m.
Fri., 1/10 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 1/10 Pawsitively Kind Slip drawing @ Friday Flag
Wed., 1/15 4/5 Schoolwide Spelling Bee 8:30 a.m.
Th., 1/16 Early Release Day - Kindergarten @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Fri., 1/17 No School - Staff Development Day
Mon., 1/20 No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Th., 1/23 PTA Skate Night at Golden Skate in San Ramon
Fri., 1/24 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 1/24 Annual Geography Bee Grades 3, 4, 5 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in MPR
Th., 1/30 100th Day of School
Fri., 1/31 Lunar New Year Parade @ Friday Flag - Happy Year of the Rat!
CVUSD Technology Department Newsletter December/January
- Use of the CVUSD override
- Library Digital Resources for Teachers
- Google for Education - Skills for the Future
- Check your Sick Days
- Public Records Information
1st Gr. Celebrating the Holidays
Care Packages - Season of Service. Thank you rooms 7, 13, 14, 15!
Elementary Certificated PD Day Update! Fri., 1/17
January 17, 2020 is our next PD day! This will be held at Canyon from 8:00am - 3:00pm. Lunch will be provided by El Rancho Supermarket.
Elementary: Teachers will collaborate with their grade-level groups from 8:30-2:00pm, then will meet with their site principals for the last hour of the day at Canyon.
Info packet for Elementary to come.
Please contact Araceli with any questions.
Friday Flag Helpers - Gr. 5 on Fri., 1/10
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.
Mighty Jaguar Homework Club -Gr. 3, 4, 5
Session 2 will begin January 13 and run through April 27.
A reminder that we will be reevaluating our nominations for Session 2 Homework Club in Grades 3-5 once we come back from Thanksgiving Break. Please plan to evaluate student needs the first week in December so that permission slips have time to go out and be returned before winter break.
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.
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.
Student Council Timeline/Meeting Dates
During Student Council meeting dates 3rd grade will attend upper-grade lunchtime. The dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, January 5th
- Wednesday, February 12th
- Wednesday, March 11th
- Wednesday, April 1st
- Wednesday, May 6th
- Wednesday, May 21st
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
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
Free Mindfulness Meditation App for Educators
CVUSD TOSA Updates
Mark Your Calendars!
2019-2020
12/23-1/3 No School-Winter Break
Mon., 1/6 1st day back to school after Winter Break
Fri., 1/10 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Wed., 1/15 4/5 Schoolwide Spelling Bee 8:30 a.m.
Fri., 1/17 No School - Staff Development Day
Mon., 1/20 No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Fri., 1/24 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Th., 1/30 100th Day of School
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