Peek at the Week
Week of 10/1
Upbeat message :)
Hi everyone! It was a busy, yet great week! I so appreciate all of your hard work!
New schedule for Julie:
M/W at Westshire
T/TH at SME
Rotating schools on Friday.
Important changes for 6th grade Essential Arts:
We are splitting the kids up for art, music, and PE. They should follow the schedule that they do for library and guidance.
Important change for Thursday Art and Music for grades 3/4.
Art and Music will begin at 1115 instead of 11.
Lots of positive things happening in classes!
Let's also remember to keep kids in class as much as we can! Students shouldn't be missing recess unless you have spoken to me.
PD this week:
Sam Drazin will be at WES at 2:30 (please note time change)
Montshire will be there at 3:30. We will do data in 2 weeks....
We will also have time to discuss the hike.
Please don't forget to submit:
-Emergency sub plans
-Winter Activities survey
-Budget survey
-Sign ups for Project Skills
-Rationale for speech/OT for regular education.
Happy almost October!
:)
Julie
Curricular Connection
Looking at reading comprehesion
Helpful anchor charts:
https://www.weareteachers.com/anchor-charts-that-teach-reading-comprehension/
Helpful games for reading comprehension:
https://www.95percentgroup.com/blog/details/reading-comprehension-games-and-activities
Cute games:
http://www.roomrecess.com/pages/ReadingGames.html
A great and FREE online reading library:
Procedures to teach for centers
You are being asked what you would like to learn about for project skills...
Calendar
This Week
Here is my calendar - now you will know what I am doing and where I am. :)
https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=amRvbmFodWVAcml2ZW5kZWxsc2Nob29sLm9yZw
Some highlights:
M,W,F at SME for Julie
Community Meetings:
SME - Tuesday 845
WES - Friday at 815 (until EST can be changed)
PD This Week at WES at 245
2018-19 Events
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1czYSdioYO79ES1hpG2wJrcZTnYAzRHehtRQX4cfheUE/edit?usp=sharing
2018-19 District Calendar
Important Information (Read and fill out if you haven't already - it is the same as last week's)
More info than you may want! :)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Educator_Quality_Survey
Check out the proposed walkthrough form:
https://goo.gl/forms/pVT9qZNAapoFSTHQ2
Give feedback here:
https://goo.gl/forms/kWFwtfIJYHxaRZfU2
Emily W's genius:
Amber and Amanda will sign late kiddos up for lunch.
Sub Plans
Please make a sub binder with the following:
Class lists
3 days of emergency plans
Emergency protocols
A who's who for tricky kiddos (more on this Thursday)
Please do this by 9/28 and provide the location of this binder to Amber or Amanda
Concerns and Complaints
If you are concerned about an issue, please go to the person directly. If you aren't comfortable doing so, and would like someone to go with you, please talk to me or your REA.
If you are concerned about an issue with me, please talk to me about it! :)
If you feel I haven't helped you, please feel free to go to Elaine.
EST and Behavior Plans
Please refer students ASAP so that we can start getting plans written down and being proactive.
Behavior Protocol Reminders
Unless a student is being UNSAFE him/herself or others, please call the office and Tammy or Julie will come triage a situation.
If a student is being unsafe, please clear the classroom, and leave an adult with the child in question while you call the office to get help.
Katie and Phil will be part of proactive behavior and EST plans. They will have groups/ activities. They will also help if there are GIANT issues.
******Remember - schools should be calm places. We will get there.****************
School Schedules
Duty Schedules
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JB1CFmZYdGJ83KpkezNyKAB-DlfgAu0LNTCglpsqi20/edit?usp=sharing
This should give everyone a break! :)
Samuel Morey
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AxIDtEwpGD2SJDAWhsaLh_0Co1D-EjUuL3irqWerxS8/edit?usp=sharing
This is now correct I think
Class Schedules
5/6 Schedule
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pmQuAZL9iI8HdtRrijVhDeCK4r3G6xaS8J96zqOEG94/edit?usp=sharing
This has the changes for T/Th
Essential Arts Schedule PK-4
Essential Arts Schedule 5/6 (Take 5)
Continuous Improvement for Rivendell School District
2018-19 Continuous Improvement Plan
RISD will improve the teacher evaluation system during the 2018-19 school year. They will implement a walk-through check sheet with specific criteria, implement a smart goal process for teachers and staff, and complete a template indicating which teachers are being evaluated, how often, and determine what a effective summative evaluation will look like. This will be completed by creating a committee of teachers and administrators - a finished product will be created and implemented in the 18-19 school year.
RISD will work to improve the EST model at all three schools during the 18-19 school year to target academic and social-emotional goals for students. The schools will have one EST team which will have representatives from all three schools, create new communication templates, and work together to create supports for all students to achieve success in both the academic and social-emotional realms.
RISD will work to improve assessment for all students. A committee will research effective, nationally normed tools for diagnostic screening and universal screening for both academic and social emotional growth. The committee will make recommendations for implementation in the 2019-2020 school year. The District will also work to provide quality professional development to improve formative and summative assessment in the classroom, making sure that assessments are differentiated to meet the needs of all learners, valid and reliable, and demonstrate a high level of learning and understanding. We will also examine a data system for the storing, access, and manipulation of data.
RISD will work to provide high quality professional development surrounding project based learning and critical explorations. Teachers, staff, and administration will be guided through choosing and implementing effective, integrated projects with creative materials for critical explorations that encourage deep thinking and questioning about the subject matter at hand. This will ensure that all teachers have been trained in providing high quality instruction in project based learning and critical explorations.
RISD will work to provide high quality professional development surrounding curricular alignment. Teachers will concentrate specifically on English language arts for the first year of the cycle, working to align reading and writing workshop, spelling programs, phonemic awareness, and the integration of social studies in grades 3-12 into a humanities based model. Teachers who teach other concentrations will focus on aligning their non-ELA curriculum during this professional learning time.
RISD will work to provide high quality professional learning to all staff, teachers, and administration surrounding Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying and becoming a trauma informed school. This will ensure that all staff is properly trained on proper reporting techniques, investigations, and how to work with our neediest populations.
All the things you need (in one handy place)
Discipline Referral
EST Referral
https://goo.gl/forms/oemlt4InVYoALIXf1
Here is the slideshow that discusses this EST process. We will discuss this Monday.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11WhoXcY8p_jGHBvEz9rRL-CzrRvXEWeWDZMt9qn7iYY/edit?usp=sharing
Contact information
How to get in touch...
Amanda - 603-443-3027
Amber - 603-727-2251
Fill out this link if you haven't already: