Peek at the Week
Week of 3/25
News
Hi everyone,
Thank you to all of you who were able to attend our Art and Music Gala! What a special and beautiful event that demonstrated the sheer number of talented kids in our schools. I cannot thank Tanya and Elizabeth enough for their incredible dedication, countless hours of work, and belief in our students' talents. One student in 6th grade was unbelievably nervous to sing in public and Elizabeth anticipated that she may not sing the song that she practiced so long when the night came. This student is known for having anxiety in social situations. So Elizabeth taped her singing and was simply going to play it for the crowd. Well, this young lady got up and sang in front of the crowd on Thursday...not a lot of dry eyes! This, my colleagues, speaks to the power of the arts! :)
SBAC testing continues. This is the note that went home to talk about it:
The SBAC tests do not assess all of what makes you special and unique. The people who create these tests and score them do not know each of you like your teachers do, and certainly not the way your families do.
They do not know that some of you speak two languages, or that you love to sing or draw. They have not seen your natural talent for dancing. They do not know that your friends count on you to be there for them, that you laughter can brighten the darkest day, or that your face turns red when you feel shy. They do not know that you participate in sports, wonder about the future, or sometimes you help with your little brother or little sister after school. They do not know that you are kind, trustworthy, and thoughtful… and every day you try your very best.
The scores you will get from these tests will tell you something, but they will not tell you everything. These tests do not define you. There are many ways of being smart. YOU are smart! You are enough! You are the light that brightens my day and the reason I am happy to come to work each day. So, in the midst of all of these tests, remember that there is no way to “test” all of the amazing and awesome things that make you, YOU.
All we ask is that you do your personal best and do not give up! We believe in you!
Don't forget to fill out the survey about laptops:
https://forms.gle/f5jRVVSYFHAs33yb8
Planning ahead, the VSO will be at SME on 4/29 - I am not sure the time, but both schools will attend!
PD This Week:
Margaret McLean at WES for the next two weeks (I won't be attending, but I am sure it will be great!)
Warmly,
Julie
In case you need a laugh
Publicized for parents:
Nuts and bolts
Community Meeting!
Here is the link for the template
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_a5PVReqSumXiZnfHCLjJ3-N3lYwCIieKp706uuy9o/edit?usp=sharing
Here is a link for the slide show tempate (or use your own!)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QsHkiAtA4vIhsAtXykz3OhiFSbjY7C67PUzzl3lXLqs/edit?usp=sharing
Here is a link to the new Facilities use calendar:
Winter Programming Updated Lists
Here is the link to see what your students are doing/ the up to date list
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YjmFc2mCCPJQBwe4QbpZ_1mcKNXZsn_BY5QL_28N090/edit?usp=sharing
Julie
ELA Ideas
Planning for literacy curriculum changes!
https://greatminds.org/english
Lucy Calkins Units of Reading
http://www.unitsofstudy.com/k5reading/
Fountas and Pinnell Units of Reading
http://www.fountasandpinnell.com/fpc/
Fundations
https://www.wilsonlanguage.com/programs/fundations/
Handwriting without Tears
Words Their Way
https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/series/Words-Their-Way-Series/2281883.html
Sitton Spelling
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
Community Meetings:
SME - Tuesday 845
WES - Friday at 815
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! :)
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.
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
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