Week of February 4, 2019
Dear Shining Stars,
This weekend I was fortunate to go to the OALA conference to learn and celebrate 15 years of the OALA organization. Oregon Association of Latinx Administrators has been a round long enough to celebrate it’s quinceñera! This event featured several Latinx leaders who I look up to. In fact, Carmen Urbina, a champion of equity in Oregon was honored for her work at various levels across the state. It was so encouraging to see her recognized for the work she has done for all students across the state, but especially for our students in 4j. 
Here are some of the major events of the week and resources:
• Skillful Teaching Module PD Offering– Teachers, I put this PD opportunity at the top of my announcements because it’s one that I’ll personally vouch for. As one of the eight schools 4J is working with on ESSA improvement, El Camino del Río has been given sub days for interested teachers to attend the linked Skillful Teaching Modules(AKA RBT and Jon Saphier) at the LaneESD. Some sessions start as soon as next week and other don’t start until May. Please take a look at the offerings and let me know if you’re interested in any of modules or if you have any questions.
• Hazardous Weather Conditions Reminder & Change – Downtown already sent everyone the updated 2018–19 Hazardous Weather Conditions Information, but I wanted to make sure everyone noted this information since SNOW!is in the forecast. Also note a change from last year, that if there is a 2-hour delay it will not alter dismissal times, even if it happens on an early release Friday.
• Friday Early Release PD– For classroom teachers, this Friday is designated for Math PLC. I’ll do a quick review of the process for teams to record their work, but a majority of the time will be dedicated for teams to work together. For licensed interventionists (Title and SPED), this is a virtual PLC meeting date, so watch for details that should come from Marlee Litten.
• Second Step Check-In – Downtown asked principals to check in with teachers if you have any needs regarding Second Step posters or materials. Also remember that videos, picture cards (the images, not the lessons) are available on the Second Step Teacher Dashboard. Let me know if you need any additional materials or if you’d like me to scan your grade level materials.
• Report Card Reminders– Hopefully teachers are liking the New Shorter Report Card. Three report card notes:
• No Report Cards Needed for Cumulative files– I just found that if teachers were wondering, you DO NOT need to print a copy of winter report cards to go into Cumulative files. MariCarmen will do this for any students who move, but a copy will need to go into Cumulative files at the end of the school year.
• Report Cards Send Home Friday– All of 4J is sending report cards home this Friday, so make sure they are ready to go home this Friday. Inform your families via ClassDojo that they are coming or newsletter.
• OSAS Science Resources– Heidi Rebar, our district science TOSA, shared this OSAS Science Google Drivethat has some OSAS Science Scavenger Hunt resources for teachers. Anyone with the link should be able to view.
• February is Black History Month– We know that black history didn’t begin or end with slavery. Yet the arrival of the first Africans in the colonies is the first most students learn of black history. Teach the full range of black humanity and experiences year-round. Look for opportunities across all areas of curricula, including math, science, social studies and English language arts. Follow these links to Teaching Tolerance, Readworks, WeAreTeachers, and NEAto learn more about how you can take a comprehensive approach to history. It is ok to use these beyond February too!
And do not forget the great resource that Erin Reckers sent out earlier this week. Black Lives Matter at School. There are so many great resources in this link. Please check it out here and use it. Remember that we should be repeating our Racism Free Zone lessons this month in since we see ourselves as an RFZ school.
• Schedule of Upcoming Events –
February 4 (M)
National School Counseling Week
Second Semester begins.
GBG Training Day One- @ Oregon Research Institute, All 1 and 2 teachers to attend. Sub code- Building PD Delayed to Thursday if it becomes a snow day.
Attendance pulled for report cards. Finalize report cards.
3:15-6:15, New Date PLT Special ESSA Data Dive- el Camino del Rio moved to Library.
February 5 (T)
3:10-4:00, Staff Meeting- Focus will be Restorative Justice and an open discussion about discipline philosophy at our school.
February 6 (W)
9:00-10:15, Joel meeting with Madison staff at River Road in office.
February 7 (H)
GBG Training Day Two- @ Oregon Research Institute, All k,1,2 teachers to attend., Sub code- Building PD
3:10-4:00, Guardians of the Galaxy
February 8 (F)
Report Cards Sent Home- No exceptions!
2:00, Classified Evaluation Orientation Meeting Meeting ( 5th grade commons area)
2:00-3:00, Early Release PD – Math PLC (A210)
February 11 (M)
Office Meeting- 7:30-7:50
Regular Day
February 12 (Tu)
10:30-12:25, Loved ones lunch, B Loftis will send out a schedule and invitation soon.
8:00-12:00, All Admin Meeting + Elementary Short Meeting
3:15-4:00, Equity Meeting in A200 led by Zelene Flores
4:45-5:45, Site Council Meeting
6:00-7:15, Parent Group Meeting – Specialist Jaime Massie will present on math parent support.
February 13 (W)
3:15-3:45, Regular PLT
February 14 (Th)
Regular day. As a rule, we do not have Valentine’s Day Parties. Please do not have candy/ card exchange parties on this day. However, you could celebrate kindness as a classroom to get ready for Dr. Dene’s event.
February 15 (F)
5:00-9:00, Dr. Dene Eller’s PE Event- Family Fun Night and Kindness Event in the Gym- American Heart Association
February 18 (M)
No School- Presidents’ Day
February 19 (Tu)
Office Meeting- 7:30-7:50
Joel at the Staffing Allocation Meeting- Out until 12:45.
3:15-4:00, Staff Meeting, PBIS Agenda, Room A210
February 20 (W)
12:00-4:00, Dual Language Team- Curriculum Mapping Session, Teachers will have half day subs. Arrange now. Use Immersion Task force as the sub code.
PLT Cancelled.
February 21 (Th)
3:15-4:00, GOTG Meeting- Second of the month.
February 22 (F)
2:00-3:00- BEST Staff Lesson on PBIS 101 in the library.
2:00-4:00, Teachers have double prep. No PLC or PD sessions
February 25 (M)
Office Meeting- 7:30-7:50
February 26 (Tu)
3:15-6:15, PLT Special ESSA ORIS Indicator Assessment- el Camino del Rio- Extended contracts for all teachers. (Library)
February 27 (W)
3:15-3:45, Regular PLT
5:00-7:00, Kindergarten Orientation, Kinder teachers to be paid extended contracts and classified extra hours to stay for event.
February 28 (Th)
3:15-4:00, Equity Meeting, led by Zelene Flores in room A200
March 1 (F)
2:00-3:00, Behavior Framework Session #7
3:00-4:00, Prep period
