Orchard Ranch Weekly Blog 1.23.23

 

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INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PLC Wednesday: In your classrooms.

Custodial Schedule: 
 

Fire Drill: 1/24 @ 9am

Library: Track A

Staff Meeting: January 24th on Zoom

WPHS Students: They will return in 2023. We are waiting on confirmation of when they will begin.

TOSA Tips: This week's TOSA tip can be used for all grade levels, but might benefit students more in lower grades, or provide additional ELD support. Partner Sandwich is an EduProtocols strategy that supports effective pair share conversations. I've linked a google slideshow that includes visuals, sentence frames, and ways partners can discuss similarities and differences with their responses. You can use this strategy across ALL subjects. Please feel free to make a copy of the slides and tailor it to your needs!

Retention Conversations: Please talk with administration BEFORE you talk to parents about retention.

RAZ Training: We are in the middle of the purchasing process for our new license, but are going to utilize this training to familiar ourselves with RAZ. You may not have all the things they talk about, but we can talk later about adding them. 

Below is the agenda:

• Locate resources to supplement and guide your instruction
• Navigate the Raz-Plus student experience
• Customize student experience with appropriate reading levels

Attached you will find a Notecatcher for this session. Please provide a copy for all attendees to use for notetaking and/or as a reference to what they learn during the session. Our webinar includes engaging activities and time for exploration.  We highly recommend all attendees arrive with a device where they are logged into the program and ready to participate!

We will present this webinar using Zoom. Below is the link to join your professional learning. Please review the date and time for accuracy and share the link with anyone who plans to attend the training.

https://learninga-z.zoom.us/j/4351756018

Notes for training: Note Catcher CLICK HERE

GATE Testing:

Independent Study: Per our auditors, please create full day work plans for math and ELA with regards to students going on independent study. We can no longer just say "Write a journal entry for each day you're on IS". Then we just have to submit one sample from each subject area. Please let us know if you have questions.

Mobile Dairy Assembly: Click HERE for assembly schedule on Monday 1/23 and Tuesday 1/24.

 

PTC:

The next PTC meeting is on February 21st @6:30pm. Click here to sign up!

$100 Teacher Reimbursement: PTC has approved a $100 reimbursement for items purchased for your classroom. Teachers can fill out a paper copy and turn it into the PTC box or email a digital copy to Duane at orchardranchptc@gmail.com.

Skate Nights: The next skate night is February 15th. The theme is glow/neon night. This event is open to all families and costs $10 per skater. PTC will cover the cost for any teacher who wants to attend. Please add your name to the date you will be attending so they know you're coming! 

**Please remember to check the LIVE Google Calendar as dates/times are subject to change.