Cool Cats Update
Sunset Valley Elementary
August 9, 2016
text @c47d to 81010
Our NEW Facebook Page
SunsetValleyES
https://www.facebook.com/SunsetValleyES/@sunsetvalleyes
The Principal's Den- from One Cool Cat to Another
Our First Week Back
Monday, August 15 – @ Basswood 7:25 am – 3:40 pm
- Bobcat Gathering & Welcome
- meet in the library or cafeteria
- Donuts & Juice will be served
- General questions about moving in
- Bobcat Den Stuff (Bobcat 6, Bobcat Handbook, Fundamentals of Leadership, Learning Essentials
- Luncheon - PTA
- PBIS
- Final Thoughts
Tuesday, August 16 – @ Sunset Valley 7:25 am – 3:40 pm
- Bobcat gathering 7:45 – 8:45
- Convocation @ NorthWood Church 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Please carpool
- Lunch on Own
- Work in classrooms
Wednesday, August 17 – @ Sunset Valley 7:25 am – 3:40 pm
- Pot Luck Breakfast 8:00 – 8:45 am (See SignUp Genius email from Anna)
- Bobcat Gathering 8:45 – 10:45 - Bobcat Faculty Feud, Arrival & Dismissal Procedures, Duty stations, Cafeteria
- Lunch on Own
- Work in classrooms
Thursday, August 18 – @ Sunset Valley - Be in by 9:00 if you need the extra rest...it's going to be a loooong day!
- Work in classrooms
- Phone calls to students – 12:00 – 2:00
- Lunch on ME! ~ Italian Ziti
- Meet the Teacher 5:30 – 7:00
- Wear convocation shirts & pants (no denim please)
Friday, August 19 – @ Sunset Valley 7:25 am – 3:40 pm
- Bobcat Gathering 8:00 – 9:00 re: General Questions
- Kinder & 1st grade will attend Letterland training
- Lunch on own
- Work in classrooms
Monday, August 22 - @ Sunset Valley 7:25 am – 3:40 pm
- Work in classrooms
- Lunch – chip in $5.00 for PIZZA
- Bobcat gathering 1:00 – 2:00
- Dismissal – does everyone have “tags” for their kids
- Work in classrooms
Tuesday, August 23 - 1st Day of School
SAVE the DATE! Wednesday, September 21st - Sunset Valley Dedication Ceremony @ 6:00 pm (more info. to come)
Beginning of Year PD Highlights
Opportunities
August 19th: Letterland training
Kindergarten (please register)
http://www.schoolobjects.com/wshop/default.aspx?cid=25871
1st Grade - (please register)
http://www.schoolobjects.com/wshop/default.aspx?cid=25898
Canvas
Canvas will be taking the place of Edmodo next year. You will receive a one hour training on how to use Canvas in the classroom during staff development. We have three lovely ladies who have graciously agreed to attend a special summer training and will then be our "Canvassadors" or our go-to folks. Many thanks to Lisa Self, Kim VanKalker, & Amanda Self for being our trainers.
Sheltered Instruction
The Sheltered Instruction Update requirement for returning teachers has been lowered to 3 hours of an approved Sheltered Instruction training/ opportunity. This change is made to align with PD opportunities provided at Keller University, after school EQ time opportunities, and changes in the State Accountability Handbook. It is recommended that teachers needing opportunities for the required SI update attend Keller University. There will also be opportunities listed on Eduphoria during the summer months that will be conducted as webinars. SI updates must be completed by early spring of 2017 to count for next school year. If you are brand new to Keller ISD, you will receive your initial 12 hours of Sheltered Instruction training during New Teacher Week (August 8-12) when you attend VESTED training.
Compliance Videos
Keller ISD's employee compliance training videos are now housed in Canvas and are currently available.
Edivate is the new content provider of KISD compliance training. Please follow the instructions in the link below to register for the Edivate compliance training in Canvas.
2016-17 Compliance Training Instructions
If you have trouble logging in using Internet Explorer, please try using Google Chrome. If you still have issues logging in, please contact Aaron Rister at aaron.rister@kellerisd.net.
Additionally, teachers who will be teaching science, engineering, or health sciences; all elementary school teachers (PK-4); and all campus administrators must complete Science Safety Training on an annual basis. Instructions to log into that training can be found by clicking the link below.
Science Safety Training Instructions
The deadline to complete ALL compliance training is NOW September 12, 2016. The original deadline was September 1, 2016.
Our Bell Schedule
1st Bell – 7:25 am Students are allowed in the building at designated areas
2nd Bell – 7:45 am – Students are allowed to walk to classrooms. Teachers are present at their door to welcome students.
3rd Bell – 7:55 am – Tardy Bell – Students not in the building at this time will receive a tardy slip.
4th Bell – 3:10 pm – Kindergarten – 6th grade dismissal
Teacher Work Day Hours
Teacher Work Day Hours will be as follows:
7:25 - 3:40
Students will be able to enter building at 7:25 am.