Jensen Ranch
February 28, 2020
Week at a Glance
Week at a Glance for March 2-6, 2020
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
Thank you 3rd-grade team and the Kindness Club for cleaning our lost and unclaimed jackets for donation to our district families in need!
Review Basics for Stopping the Spread of Germs!
This was sent out to families by the district. We need to continue to review the basics with our students about being aware and making healthy choices. The flyer link is below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17A7Ks0Re5ahAMVyyH9RnDzyEc0YsERX9/view?usp=sharing
CVUSD Assignment Preference for 2020-2021
Due Today!
The link to the Google form to share your assignment preferences for 2020-2021 is listed below. Your input is due by Feb. 28.
Early Release Report Card Days
Don't forget next Wednesday and Thursday are early release days for you to work on report cards. K release @ noon and 1st-5th grade release @ 1:50 p.m. Please remind your families!
March is Women's History Month & March is Women's History Month
We will do another round of sharing at our Tuesday staff meeting about resources and activities you have planned with your classes for Black History Month and to begin thinking about March-Women's History Month.
TCI (Teachers' Curriculum Institute): New Science Adoption starting 2020
March 30 PD Day for 1/2 day in the morning-More info to come
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.
Green Schools Survey
If you still have not had your students complete the Recycling Habits Survey, please do so by next Friday, March 6.
Read Across America Schedule
Mon., 3/2 Many Colored Day
Tues., 3/3 Fox in Socks Day
Wed., 3/4 Green Eggs & Ham Day
Th., 3/5 Cat in the Hat Day
Fri., 3/6 Sleep Book Day and Assembly
Tues., 3/3 Staff Meeting
Fri., 3/6 Read Across America Assembly 11:00-11:55 a.m. (K-1 Library/2-5 MPR)
Report Card Timelines
The 2nd Trimester has ended!
- Report Cards are due in Illuminate by Fri., 3/6. If you need the weekend, please send me an email.
- 1st Trimester Report Card Envelopes are to be returned to the office by the end of next week in alpha student order with a note on top with the names of any students who need a new envelope.
ELPAC Testing
Corona Virus Information from Alameda County Health
Symptoms include high fever or cough and shortness of breath. Having these symptoms and either having traveled to Wuhan in the last 14 days or come into contact with someone who may have 2019-nCoV would make a person more likely to need immediate medical evaluation.
WHAT CAN I SAY TO PARENTS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY?
- Follow the CDC’s guidance for travelers.
- Practice good hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
- If you traveled to Wuhan and feel sick with fever, cough or difficulty breathing, seek medical care right away. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.
- Travelers arriving from Wuhan are being screened at SFO, LAX, and JFK in the United States, and ATL and Chicago will start as early as January 25, 2020.
Green Schools Activities
Waste-Free Wednesdays
Custodian Recognition @ Fri. Flag 3/20
-We will discuss at our staff meeting on Tuesday
Earthday Clean-Up Sat., 4/25
Friday Flag Helpers -Gr. 2 on Fri., 3/6
For Friday, March 6: Grade 2 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.
Twin/Triplet Spirit Day
Jensen's Got Talent!
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.
March is Women's History Month!
How do you support your students in learning about the impact of women in our history and celebrating their legacy?
NEA Women's History Month Lessons and Activities
Women’s History Month/Library of Congress
PBS Parents/Children’s Books for Women’s History Month
Huffington Post/17 Children’s Books In Honor of Women’s History Month
Mighty Jaguar Homework Club -Gr. 3, 4, 5
Session 2 - January 13 and run through April 27.
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.
Student Council Timeline/Meeting Dates
During Student Council meeting dates 3rd grade will attend upper-grade lunchtime. The dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, March 11th
- Wednesday, April 1st
- Wednesday, May 6th
- Wednesday, May 21st
Free Mindfulness Meditation App for Educators
CVUSD TOSA Updates
Mark Your Calendars!
2019-2020
3/2-3/6 Read Across America Week
Tues., 3/3 Staff Meeting
3/4 - 3/5 Early Release Report Card Days - Kindergarten @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Fri., 3/6 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 3/6 Principal's Coffee and Tea following Friday Flag
Fri., 3/6 Read Across America Assembly 11 a.m. - noon
Tues., 3/10 ELAC Meeting 6-7pm
Fri., 3/13 2nd Trimester Report Cards Home
Fri., 3/13 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Th., 3/19 Open House
Fri., 3/20 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
3/23 - 3/24 Early Release - Spring Conferences - Kinder @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Tues., 3/24 Spring Pictures
Th., 3/26 PTA Science Night
Fri., 3/27 Spirit Day
Fri., 3/27 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Mon., 3/30 No School - Staff Development Day
Tues., 3/31 No School - Cesar Chavez Day
Fri., 4/3 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 4/3 Principal's Coffee and Tea following Friday Flag
Fri., 4/3 Battle of the Books
Fri., 4/10 Superhero Assembly K-2 8:30-9:20 / 3-5 9:30-10:30(3rd Gr. recess @ 10:30)
4/13 - 4/17 No School - Spring Break
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/
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