Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Monday, July 31st


I hope you all had a rejuvenating summer spent with your families, creating beautiful memories and recharging your energy. As we begin this new school year, I am excited and eager to work alongside each one of you. Together, let's inspire and support our students, and make this year a truly remarkable one. Let's collaborate, grow, and achieve great things together. I'm looking forward to our journey ahead!



Information Items:
Staff Get Together: Friday, August 4th, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Yard House
I am looking forward to seeing everyone. If you are unable to attend, I completely understand. We will have more opportunities to gather as the school year begins. 

August 7th-9th Schedule

District PD Day: Monday, August 7th (information coming out in Educator Blog on 8/3)

Location: Staff Room

Morning

8:00-11:00a.m. 

TK-5th Grade-Location Stoneridge

Welcome Back!
Making Connections
Recommitment to PLCs

SPED-Location Eich

ESS Dept Meeting 

PLCs and Site SPED Teams

Lunch and Drive Time (10:45am-12:00pm)

Afternoon 

12:15-3:00p.m.

Specific Sites

Otus and PowerTeacher Pro Training 


TK-Brown (Staff room)

K/1-Kaseberg  (Multi)

2-Brown (Multi)

3-Blue Oaks (Multi)

4-Diamond Creek (Multi)

5-Gates (Multi)


12:15-1:30pm:

TK: ESGI and TK Specific Info
K, 1:  ESGI and Lexia
2-5: Otus

1:30-1:45pm- Break
1:45-3:00pm- PowerTeacherPro

Afternoon

  • Special Education & Related Services - IEP Documentation & Service Logs

  • SDC: Zones of Regulation Training 

  • ASD/FSP: Unique Learning System Training 




Site Day/Teacher Work Day: Tuesday, August 8th

Location: PLTW Room

Morning 

8:00-11:00a.m

TK-5th Grade Teachers, TOSA, RSP, SLP, and IAs

Collective Commitments  

Goals for the Year

PBIS Expectations and PACK Spirit Week 

BOY Safety 

Nuts and Bolts Priority 1 (new secretaries, BTSN overview/plan, Stoneridge Information Guide, volunteers, and Right at School)

Lunch 11:00-12:00p.m.

Afternoon 

Teacher Work Time


Site Day/Teacher Work Day: Wednesday, August 9th

Location: Staff Room

Morning 

8:00-11:00a.m.

TK-5th Grade Teachers, TOSA, RSP, and SLP

Continue from August 8th

Making Connections 

Schedules, Essential Standard Pacing Guides, Second Step, and Digital Citizenship

Nuts and Bolts Priority 2 (duty schedule, recess equipment, safety bags, first two days, communication, stipends, adjunct duties, etc.) 

Lunch 11:00-12:00p.m.

Afternoon 

Teacher Work Time

Health Training for Medically Complex Students -will notify specific people


Back to School Night Schedule and Teacher Presentation:

TIME

GRADES

PARENTS (LOCATION)

STUDENTS (LOCATION)

5:00 – 5:10p.m.

TK, K, 1, 2

Orientation (classroom) – parents and students meet teachers and check out classrooms


5:10 – 5:35p.m.

TK students will remain with parents in the classroom.

Kindergarten will be a ‘Meet the Teacher’ format and students will remain with parents in the classroom. 

1st and 2nd Teacher presentations (classroom) – review school and classroom procedures. 

Upper Elementary Teacher Supervision (depending on weather; playground or multipurpose room) 

5:35 – 5:50p.m.

*5:40pm

ALL

Transition time

*Principal’s Welcome on Outdoor Stage

5:50 – 6:00p.m.

3, 4, 5

Orientation (classroom) – parents and students meet teachers and check out classrooms

6:00 –6:25p.m.

3rd, 4th, 5th presentations (classroom) –

review school and classroom procedures

Primary Elementary Teacher Supervision (depending on weather; playground or multipurpose room) 

5:00-7:00p.m.

  • The Parent Teacher Club will have a booth where you can learn more about volunteer opportunities throughout the year. You will also be able to buy spiritwear!  

  • If you are interested in chaperoning or volunteering in the classroom on a regular basis this school year,  LiveScan will be here doing fingerprinting. Bring a valid driver's license and $52 (cash or credit card). We are also hoping to do TB screenings to complete your Volunteer II forms. (if previous Live Scan clearance is active and current TB clearance is on file with RCSD, no need to re-scan or re-file)

  • Snowie King will be here! 


Teacher Presentations 
This special evening serves as an opportunity for parents to gather essential information while also allowing students to visit their classrooms and meet their teachers. Many have your presentations dialed. However, if you need some guidance on what to put in your presentation I have some points below. 

Outline
  • Brief about you 
  • Your form of communication (how and when will parents/guardians hear from you?)
  • General flow of the day
  • PBIS overview
  • How can parents/guardians support at home?

Ideas to Share

Teacher Schedules
PE Schedule
Music Schedule
Bell Schedule
Library Schedule (sign-up upon return)

Stoneridge Hub and Shared Drive: (living sheet)
In hopes to organize and share all of the amazing resources Stoneridge already has, we are working on putting together a Stoneridge Hub and shared drive for all staff members. These will serve as a one-stop shop for all resources related to Stoneridge. Please note, they are both a work in progress. If you have anything you feel could be added to either place don't hesitate to share it with me (Megan Spears).
OPEN TO READ MORE

Monday, July 31st

I hope you all had a rejuvenating summer spent with your families, creating beautiful memories and recharging your energy. As we begin this ...