12.19.25
Wishing you a warm and cozy break ♥️
Quick Look:
*for more information, see below
PD OPPORTUNITY: HELPFUL/ACTION
Exciting News: we are seeking K-12 teachers who want to explore how we can use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance instruction and capture time through planning efficiencies. We also look at powerful ways students can use AI. Over two all-day sessions (subs provided), we will focus on student-centered and hands-on learning. There will be time to reflect, plan, and share new learning with colleagues. Specifically, we will be looking at Skill Struck, the district-subscribed student AI tool, Google Gemini and NotebookLM, and Canva AI.
Applications are due by 4:00pm Friday, Jan 9th
PD OPPORTUNITY: HELPFUL/ACTION
Elementary/Secondary Classified Training
Please join us for “Behavior Intervention at the Elementary/Secondary Level”. This training will focus on understanding our own perspectives on behavior and how that impacts our response to it, how to root our plans and interventions in the principals of behavior, and understanding the function of behavior to support aligned responses. This is a foundational training and meant to be an excellent entry point into understanding student behavior.
This training is optional, and unpaid. You can utilize your PD stipend if this is outside your work hours as long as you register in ProDev.
*This is the same training that was offered during conference week. We are offering it again for those that were not able to join and to extend to secondary staff that want to join!
WHO: Any classified staff
WHAT: Behavior Intervention at the Elementary/Secondary Level
REGISTRATION: required in Prodev. The registration deadline is January 21st.
WHEN: Friday, January 23rd 12:30 - 2:30pm (location not in flyer so staff will register and check in with you first. This helps us avoid walk-ins.)
ASSESSMENT UPDATE: HELPFUL
K-5 Reminder: The Winter Assessment Window is 12/15 - 1/23. The following assessments are required for elementary:
DIBELS (grades K-2)
RAN (grades K-1)
i-Ready Reading (grades 3-5)
i-Ready Math (grades 1-5)
JOURNEY Reminder: The Winter Assessment Window is 12/15 - 1/23.
i-Ready Reading - Required for grades 6-10
Will be assigned to all students in grades 6-10
i-Ready Math - Grades 6+ as needed
Please see these instructions for assigning i-Ready Math to students as needed, or reach out to Heather Stroh for assistance. Once assigned, i-Ready Personalized Instruction will be unavailable until the diagnostic is completed.
Elementary/Secondary Para Educator Training: Jan 23rd Grading Day:HELPFUL
Please join us for “Behavior Intervention at the Elementary/Secondary Level”. This training will focus on understanding our own perspectives on behavior and how that impacts our response to it, how to root our plans and interventions in the principals of behavior, and understanding the function of behavior to support aligned responses. This is a foundational training and meant to be an excellent entry point into understanding student behavior.
This training is optional, unpaid, and not associated with the fundamental course of study. You can utilize your PD stipend if this is outside your work hours.
*This is the same training that was offered during conference week. We are offering it again for those that were not able to join and to extend to secondary staff that want to join!
WHO: Any para educator
WHAT: Behavior Intervention at the Elementary/Secondary Level
WHEN: Friday, January 23rd 12:30 - 2:30pm
WHERE: The Shoreline Room, Shoreline Learning Center
SIGN UP: The course will be in ProDev the week of Dec 15th
K-5 REPORT CARDS: HELPFUL
Based on our approach in prior years, first semester grading and report card dates for this year are as follows:
End of semester: January 22, 2025
Non-student grading day: Friday, January 23, 2025
Window to complete grades: January 22 - February 5, 2025
Report cards sent home: Friday, February 6, 2025
Resources:
Shoreline K-5 Grading Practice Resource Guide, developed by Highland Terrace, can be shared with teachers to support grading.
Family guide to go with the new streamlined report cards.
PRODEV INFORMATION: HELPFUL
To ensure questions aren’t lost or buried in individual staff inboxes, please use the dedicated Google Form for all ProDev-related inquiries. If there are issues with accounts, this form is the most efficient way for us to resolve them. Any emails sent directly to Instruction staff will be redirected to the form so we can accurately track issues and resolutions.
For any “how-to” questions, staff can also contact support@schooldata.net
**This google form has been linked in our systems and procedures document linked at the top of the blog**
COMMUNITY MEETING SIGN UP: ACTION
Please consider signing up to present a mini lesson at a community meeting. Families have given very positive feedback each time our staff is willing to share the amazing work we are doing with students. The presentation does not need to be long (10-15 minutes), and will be at the start of the agenda in case you need to leave afterwards.
PTSA GRANTS:HELPFUL
Grants are back!! Here is the information you will need:
Here is a grant link. Cascade K-8 PTSA Grant Application - Google Forms
This year we have $5K in grants available for use in the 24/25 school year budget. Any staff that has interest in applying can fill out the application form. It will be reviewed by the Finance Committee and recommendations will be presented to and voted on during RepBod meetings. All funds must be used before the end of the school year.
The purpose of this program is: To nurture creativity and enthusiasm by awarding grants to members of the Cascade K-8 community to benefit the students in unique ways that improve or enrich their learning experience, when funds are not otherwise available.
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