Summer Update
August 15, 2023
Our Vision
Rahn Elementary:
An inclusive learning community working together to inspire curiosity, creativity, and achievement
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 28 - Thursday, August 31 - Workshop Week (More details below)
Thursday, August 31 - Open House (4-6pm)
Friday, September 1 - No contracted work day
Monday, September 4 - Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 5 - 1st Day of School (grades 1-5); Kindergarten Assessments begin
Thursday, September 7 - 1st Day of School for Kindergarten
Tuesday, September 12 - 1st Day of School for Pre-K
Subscribe to the school calendar here
Workshop Week Information
Workshop week is a time when we can establish the Rahn Community by building relationships with each other, getting grounded on our vision, and creating plans to help our students succeed.
If there is missing information or you can not find where to go or what to do, please reach out and I will help find the answer for you. There is a lot happening during workshop and I tried to create a readable and clear schedule.
Staffing Updates
Kindergarten - 51 (3 sections - Krueger (coming from HV), McCarthy, Richardson)
1st Grade - 67 (3 sections - Gambucci, Peterson, Plucinak)
2nd Grade - 56 (3 sections - Elliott, Mathys, Rabino)
3rd Grade - 66 (3 sections - Athey, Guertin, Naef)
4th Grade - 65 (2 sections - Tofte, Hill)
5th Grade - 51 (2 sections - Hartl, Slattery)
Total - 356 students
These are NOT final numbers, but they are good indicators for what could be in the Fall. The next major update for staffing and sections will be around August 1st. Even though some of the grade levels are high, we will NOT be granted any more sections until August (or even September)
Other staffing updates:
Brian Moorlach will be going on a leave of absence for 12 weeks beginning September 18. We have posted for this position already.
Mark Kempton will not be a building sub, for at least a few months.
Michaeline Torres-Busch will be taking a leave of absence for several months. We will keep you updated on her return date.
PBIS Team Lead
BLT Update
In an effort to keep you more informed, the BLT (Monet Barnes (CIC), Kari Hill, Nathan Naef, Kim Olson, Jody Plucinak, and Cara Slattery) are committed to communicating the work that is happening behind the scenes. I am grateful for their leadership and commitment to making Rahn amazing.
Here is a brief update of our last meeting. Also, you are always welcome to look at the notes, linked below.
BLT has been doing some incredible work this summer. Here are some of the highlights and exciting things coming your way. Much of this will be covered quickly during our workshop week.
*After looking at the results from the Community Survey, we have been digging deeper into how to involve and engage our families through communications and activities in the building.
*We have looked at data and feel very good about our new SIP goal for you this year.
*CPSS is essential, so we have looked at ways we need to continue to grow and learn.
*IXL in math has been approved for us again this year!
*These are the new items coming to you this year.
- new report card
- new Danielson rubric
- new phone system (This you can set up ahead of time, if you want... through the Staff Central.)
P.S. Vector training is accessible to finish before you get to school, but you can ignore this and do it during workshop week. :) **Check your SPAM folder**
Projects I'm Working On
SIP (Site Improvement Plan) - The BLT is meeting on Wednesday to put some of the final touches on the SIP. We are excited about the work that will be happening this year, especially as we focus on connecting with our families. We will be sharing the vision for the year during workshop week.
Class Lists - These are done and updated, if you were unaware. There are still more students enrolling, so they will be updated periodically.
Master Schedule - This is a very ROUGH DRAFT. Please wait until I give the "official" status before commenting. I just thought you may want to take a peek.
Window Film - This is almost done and should be ready before Open House.
Staff Bulletin Board - We are waiting on a quote for this. It will most likely not be ready by the beginning of the year, but it will be worth the wait.
Safety Week (September 18-22) - This week we will be focusing our attention on our Emergency Operation Protocols (EOPs). Staff will learn about the protocols on Tuesday of Workshop Week. We will practice them with students during the Safety Week. I am working on the schedule and organizing all of the protocols.
Meeting/PD Calendar - Cara Slattery is organizing a document with all of the meetings/PD for the year. We will then update the school calendar. It is our hope to continually updating the school calendar with these important dates. If you have not subscribed to the school calendar, I highly encourage you to do this. I am happy to help you do this and have it visible on your calendar at all times. You can find the link to the school calendar above.
Contacting Brad
Important Links
Master Schedule
CT Folder (notes and protocols)
Bus Duty List
ProPay Folder (still being updated)