12.9.22 Staff Blog
Please consider joining in at the staff social on Wednesday 12/14. There will be a gift exchange at the social if you choose to participate. If you decide to purchase a gift for the exchange, please stay under $20!! Bring a light appetizer or a side dish if you can. . If you can’t, come by anyway. It will be great to be together for the evening, and I hope you can join in. Once again, a big thank you to Kelly for getting us a venue, and to Janet for setting up our Plan B venue location. I appreciate you!
Please complete this SHORT survey regarding STI. This was intended to be given on 11/30 during district PD, which was canceled due to snow. The survey should take about 5 minutes, and needs to be completed before we leave for break:
STI SURVEY: ACTION (*this is something we would have done at a staff meeting, so please make sure it is completed by 12/15!!)
Survey Link:
https://forms.gle/BoKgGEXZyrtdpDLt5
Overview:
We are continuing our district efforts to implement the Since Time Immemorial Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum. This curriculum is a state and district requirement. Given the impact of COVID over the past two years, we have slowed the pace of implementation, and we know that all staff have not been able to participate in training. This survey is intended to help us understand the current state of the district to assist in planning for future professional development and curriculum needs.
Quick Look:
STAFF SHOUT OUTS!!: HELPFUL
UPCOMING EVENTS: HELPFUL
TSA MOVIE NIGHT:
The first TSA Movie Night of the year will be on December 9th (6:30 to 9:30) in the lobby and cafeteria at Cascade K-8 Community School. There will be 2 movies to choose from - Encanto in the Cafeteria and The Princess Bride on the big TV in the lobby. Please see Becca’s ParentSquare post asking for student and adult volunteers!!
MARKET DAY (12/15):HELPFUL
It’s time for another Cascade Market Day! This is a school event, and is different from Winter Market. Students will have the opportunity to learn about creating and selling goods, managing costs and time, and having some fun! Market Day will be on Thursday (12/15) in the gym and cafeteria from 2:40-3:15. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON MONDAY (12/12). Teachers will be providing paper applications to students and extra copies are available in the main office. It is best to get the application in early in case of absence or other challenges that may arise between now and Monday, December 12th.
RECORDING OF RECENT MENTAL HEALTH PTA EVENT:HELPFUL
If you were unable to attend the recent Mental Health PTA Event, the recording is linked here.
Please stay tuned for details regarding a partner event at Einstein Middle School in February/March.
FROM YOUR PBIS TEAM: HELPFUL
The CK-8 PBIS team has been reviewing research based strategies that may be helpful in responding to behavior and developing a positive culture in the classroom. When we meet for principal time on Wednesday 12/14, the team will share helpful strategies they have used in their classrooms. If you are interested in viewing the Character Strong resources we have been working with,, here are the links:
PJ AND STUFFIE DAY!! FRIDAY (12/16): ACTION
Please share with your students that they have earned a PJ and Stuffie Day on Friday (12/16) and congratulate them for earning class rewards that added up for this fun day! If students want to participate, they should plan on wearing cozy comfy clothing or PJs and bring a stuffie to school.
TWIG SCIENCE TEACHERS: ACTION
Twig Teachers, just like we did during Remote Learning….if you have any resources you’ve made or tips to share across the District, send them to Julie Fredrickson so they can be added to the:
3rd Grade Science Unit Guide 4th Grade Science Unit Guide 5th Grade Science Unit Guide
These are housed in the Elementary Curriculum Guide drives: 3rd 4th 5th
PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW FAMILY ADVOCATE: HELPFUL
Erin Mauer (erin.mauer@ssd412.org) will be joining the Cascade K-8 Family as our .4 Family Advocate. Welcome, Erin! Erin will be here on campus on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well as sharing some evening events with us.
LOOKING FOR SOME CASCADE K-8 GEAR???: ACTION
Here is the link to use if you are interested in purchasing Cascade K-8 gear BEFORE December 17th. Orders will close on December 17th, and re-open after winter break.
https://tcspan.printavo.com/merch/cascade-k8/
BLACK LIVES MATTER IN SCHOOLS(FEBRUARY 6-10, 2023): ACTION
The Black Lives Matter in Schools lessons offer important insights into critical issues that face our society and the lives in the Black community:
Reflect the lived experiences of students, families, and friends
Help students understands inequities based on race
Affirm that the lives of people of color matter
Promote the belief that we all have a responsibility to work for equity as a core ideal
ETHNIC STUDIES APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: ACTION
In Summer 2020, the Shoreline School Board passed the Ethnic Studies Resolution..."We affirm our belief that the integration and addition of ethnic studies into the education of Shoreline School District’s students can have a positive impact on eliminating opportunity gaps.”
To create an intentional and sustainable Ethnic Studies Program P-12, the Ethnic Studies Fellows program was created. Through a partnership of WAESN (Washington Ethnic Studies Now), Equity and Instruction, and facilitated by Dr. Tanisha Brandon-Felder, this year long intensive fellowship will focus on the pedagogy and framework of Ethnic Studies with deep explorations of:
· Teaching for Black Lives,
· Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Experience on the West Coast,
· Centering Indigenous Voices.
There is an expectation to both grow your awareness and capacity in your own schools and to work with other ES Cohort members (current and past) on how to implement pedagogy in the classroom.
Ethnic Studies Fellows will meet once a month from 4:30pm-6:30pm on Zoom to earn up to 20 clock hours. You must be able to commit to the times and dates.
To apply, please complete this form. (Note: the application deadline for the program has been extended) Fellows will now begin in January 2023
FREE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS: HELPFUL
TECH TIP: HELPFUL
In case you missed the tech tip for this week, here is the updated tip for this week.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12dDuwuMWaTzM6O_OFvcwFyRUHKso2wxeWZyYYOMZyIQ/edit?usp=shari
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