January 23, 2017

Dear Staff,

This Monday we will meet at a staff to explore collaboration protocols and communication. It is important that we use data strategically to guide decisions and actions. This can have a very positive effect on education practices and processes. The protocols we will be exploring will help guide teams on how to move beyond simply reporting data to applying data to direct strategic action.

In order to set the stage for data analysis and communication, I will be introducing a collaboration reporting form and protocol forms that might be helpful in weekly collaboration.  We will also be having data collaboration meetings in March to review iReady data and the latest primary data.  I encourage each teacher to pick a small sample of your class (4-5) students to engage in an cycle of inquiry centered around and RTI group or other data.  Please review the questions below and ask how can these questions better guide our work?

1.     What are our assumptions, preconceived notions, wonderings about our data and student population?

2.     What questions are to be addressed in this data-informed conversation? What information is needed to answer the question? Is the information available?

3.     Examining the data. What patterns do the data reveal, or what “snapshot” observations can be made about the question?

4.     Understanding the findings. What are the possible causes for the patterns?

5.      Developing an action plan. How can a data team create an effective plan for addressing the issue?

6.     Monitoring progress and measuring success. How can a data team know whether progress is being made?

 Learning and Leading Together,

Kirsten 

A Look Ahead

1/23 - School Wide PLC

1/24 - DELAC 5:00 pm DO

1/26 - SSC - Site Safety Plan - 3:30 pm

1/27- Roseville Foundation Comfort Food Cook Off

1/30 - TJ SPED Meeting - 8:00 am

1/31 - CASPP Site Coordinator Meeting

Thank you for your support at the TJ Chic-fil-A Night!

It was a GREAT success because of all of you!

CAASPP Site Coordinator Needed.

CAASPP is rapidly approaching and our first CAASPP meeting is just around the corner.  TJ is in need of a coordinator and there will be a stipend provided for the work.  If you are interested in supporting the testing process please see Kirsten.

Teach- To Schedule

This week we will be focusing on the NorthStar (Arrival/Dismissal) and the Playground.  Please see the schedule below.  If this time conflicts with your Library time, please see Keri for another time slot. 

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 - Meet outside the gates at the North Star. 

9:40-9:55 - Third Grade

10:00-10:15 - TK/Kindergarten

10:20-10:35 - Fourth/ Fifth ( No Sage and Jordan)

11:00-11:15 - Sage and Jordan

11:20-11:35 - First Grade

11:40-11:55 - Second Grade

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - Meet on Grade Level Playground

9:00-9:15 - TK/Kidergarten
9:20-9:35 - First Grade
9:40-9:55 - Third Grade

10:00-10:15 - Fourth/ Fifth

School Site Council

School Site Council will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 3:30 in the Staff Room.  We will be reviewing and approving the Site Safety Plan.

 RCSD FOUNDATION COMFORT FOOD COOKOFF

Come savor your favorite comfort foods prepared by parents, teachers, and principals as they compete against each other for a good cause. You’ll have an opportunity to see some of the fleet from Bill McAnally Racing while enjoying comfort foods and a cold beverage.

All proceeds benefit your children and RCSD schools. 

Presented by the Roseville City School District Foundation and Bill McAnally Racing.
The Roseville City School District Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID: 20-1717204 

www.RCSDfoundation.org  

Please see the link below for further information

Comfort Food Cook Off

Kirsten and the PTC will be preparing something YUMMY and they would love to see you there!