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Weekly Blog 10.10.25




VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked!

Happy Birthday - Carli S. 10/11

Window Blind Inventory: Please complete the attached inventory to let us know what state your blinds are in. 

Reading Assessment Protocol: In order to demonstrate “Proficiency”, the following support, by trimester, may be given to students when administering Reading for Literature or Reading for Informational assessments. Link

BDR's: How are your classroom procedures and expectations going? Part of the MTSS process is fully implemented Tier 1 supports, which means we are constantly working on ways that support our students being successful in class. If you are seeing areas that they need support in please use these guide to assist you. Reach out to our PBIS Tier 1 team or Serena and I if you have questions.


Tier 1 strategies: PRIM Digital manual The Pre-referral Intervention Manual is a great resource to use for Tier 1 resources. It's full of strategies directly related to specific behaviors It provides strategies and interventions to use when students are experiencing behavioral, social, or academic difficulties. 

Please remember: if you witness an incident or if a student comes to you for support and a BDR is needed, it is your responsibility to complete the BDR, even if you are not the student’s classroom teacher. We need the data to make informed decisions.

Amira Reading Difficulties Risk Screener
The Amira Reading Screener Window is from October 13th-October 24th. As a reminder, all K-2 students will take the screener in English. Please use the decision tree to determine if the student will also take the screener in Spanish. If the student is also taking the assessment in Spanish, please follow these steps on how to Adjust Student Language in Amira. 
Please wait until after October 31st to share any reports or information with families.

Library: Track B

ELPAC Testing: Monday, October 13th

Site IEP Day: Tuesday, October 14th

State of the District meeting: Tuesday, October 14th at 6pm (Chilton MPR)

IXL for Intervention: Wednesday, October 15th - Join Serena to learn more about IXL

PBIS Tier 2 meeting: Thursday, October 16th at 2:15pm

Fall Trunk or Treat Festival: Friday, October 17th from 5 -7pm

Next Safety Drill: Monday, October 20th at 9am (Secure Drill)

Chick-fil-A Dine Out event: Tuesday, October 21st from 5 - 7pm. See Sign -up sheet to help at the event.

Next Staff Meeting: Thursday, October 23rd at 2:20pm in Staff lounge

PIE Grant Applications: 2025-2026 PIE Grant Application
Applications are due by 4:00 p.m.Friday, October 24th

ParentSquare Conference Sign-Ups
As parent teacher conferences approach, don’t forget we use ParentSquare sign-ups to easily have parents/guardians sign up for time slots. This walkthrough will guide you through the steps to send out a post with an appointment sign-up. Google sheets with names and information can violate student and parent privacy and outside sign-ups like SignUpGenius do not have signed agreements with RCSD to share data.

PBIS Board meeting recognition: We are being recognized at the Thursday, October 23rd Board meeting for our Platinum status. If you are able to join us we would love as many of you there to be recognized by the Board for your outstanding effort.


Emergency Contact: If there is ever a reason that you need to get a hold of me please save my number. Feel free to text Richard Prestedge cell# 916-529-3255

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






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