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Orchard Ranch BLOG 3.3.25

  REMINDER:  VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Library:   Track B PLC Articulation Date CHANGE:   3/12/25 Cross grade level articulation. See below.  Discussion Questions: What do you expect student to know coming into your grade? What standard are you teaching right now? How are you teaching it? Are there any challenges? K w/1st Room #13 2nd w/3rd Room #26 4th w/ 5th Room #19 NEXT Staff Meeting: 3.6.25 @ 2:20 Parent Square training 3.20.25 @ 2:20 Drills: Lockdown: 4/10 @ 9:00 Evacuation: 3/18 @ 1:15pm 4/22 @ 10:30am 5/13 @ 1:00pm Duty and line pick up: The expectation is that staff is at duty and ready to meet their kids ASAP. With the change in weather, we are noticing that kids are needing more adult supervision. As we approach the spring, it is even more important to you're there to meet the kids and be a presence as they engage in unstructured play and lining up. PCOE Paystub: E mployees as to why they did not receive...

Orchard Ranch BLOG 2.24.25

  REMINDER:  VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Library:   Track A PLC: 2/26/25 Progress Report Prep NEXT Staff Meeting: 3.6.25 @ 2:20 3.20.25 @ 2:20 Drills: Lockdown: 4/10 @ 9:00 Evacuation: 2/24 @ 8am 3/18 @ 1:15pm 4/22 @ 10:30am 5/13 @ 1:00pm PLC Vertical Articulation: On 3/5 please meet with the following grade level to discuss RtI and needs of your kids. By the end of PLC, please be able to answer these questions. What do you expect student to know coming into your grade? What standard are you teaching right now? How are you teaching it? Are there any challenges? PD Days: While at the DO for PD, please remember we are there to learn. If you have any questions or concerns that may derail the training, please bring them to Josh and Serena. *Slide deck Reminder: Now is the time to share some of the things from the "Developmentally Appropriate" Slide deck we created at the beginning of the year. Please discuss with your PLC on 2/1...

Orchard Ranch BLOG 2.18.25

  REMINDER:  VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Library:   Track B NEXT Staff Meeting: 2.20.25 @ 2:20 (TK-2 in staffroom/3-5 in Room 19) 3.6.25 @ 2:20 3.20.25 @ 2:20 Drills: Lockdown: 4/10 @ 9:00 Evacuation: 2/24 @ 8am 3/18 @ 1:15pm 4/22 @ 10:30am 5/13 @ 1:00pm Slide deck Reminder: Now is the time to share some of the things from the "Developmentally Appropriate" Slide deck we created at the beginning of the year. Please discuss with your PLC on 2/19 and update. Once updated, please share a screenshot of your grade level and share out in your weekly newsletters, to inform families. Thank you. SLIDE DECK *ELPAC Testing: Testing starts Thursday, 2/20-Wednesday, 2/26 and will be in the library Thank you in advance for your flexibility! Library will be closed 2/20-2/26.  Please avoid the library (including the library staff bathroom) 95 students testing *RP Reminders: Hold a circle everyday.  Use restorative questions. Us...

Orchard Ranch BLOG 2.11.25

  REMINDER:  VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Library:   Track A NEXT Staff Meeting: 2.20.25 @ 2:20 (TK-2 in staffroom/3-5 in Room 19) 3.6.25 @ 2:20 3.20.25 @ 2:20 Drills: Lockdown: 4/10 @ 9:00 Evacuation: 2/24 @ 8am 3/18 @ 1:15pm 4/22 @ 10:30am 5/13 @ 1:00pm ELPAC Testing: Testing starts Thursday, 2/20-Wednesday, 2/26 and will be in the library Thank you in advance for your flexibility! Library will be closed 2/20-2/26.  Please avoid the library (including the library staff bathroom) 95 students testing RP Reminders: Hold a circle everyday.  Use restorative questions. Use the I statement to guide restorative conversations. Emotions with images “I” Message Visit a Circle: **Please remember to check the LIVE Google Calendar as dates/times are subject to change.