Monday Morning Memo

Week of 1/11-1/15

It was good to see the kids at the end of last week when I went into classrooms.  I definitely will miss you and your students when it is my time to move on.  

I apologize for the late update for the MMM.  Last week I was preparing to move on by this Friday.  My current understanding is that I will be at CPJMA until late January, possibly early February.  This has a lot to do with HR and school budgets.  

Although things could change,  I will continue to ensure that CPJMA is in a good place before I leave.  As always, I thank you for your on-going hard work and dedication.

Area Superintendent Instructional Visit-

• Our Area Superintendent, Christina Casillas, will be visiting our Zoom classrooms Thursday, 1/28/21 from 10:30-12:00 pm
• We will be going through virtual Classrooms with the lens of Teacher Clarity and moving towards the ideal state of students communicating to you that they have met the success criteria and learning intentions through their work.

PLCs

• Between now and 1/28 I will be having formal and informal observations on Teacher Clarity.  I will send signups soon.
• I will be going through virtual Classrooms with the lens of Teacher Clarity and moving towards the ideal state of students communicating to you that they have met the success criteria and learning intentions through their work.
• Please let me know when you meet as a PLC.  I will be able to fund some time and pay you for meeting outside of your contract hours.

Teacher Devices-

• Teacher devices will be assigned to individual teachers (not classrooms) and checked out through Destiny. 
• Please fill out this form to ensure:
• Devices will be checked out in Destiny 
• Information is accurate as it will be used to determine when the device is due to be replaced. 
• Here is the link to the form.

Upcoming Important Dates

M 1/11- Teacher Clarity Observations

T 1/12- Teacher Clarity Observations

W 1/13 Teacher Clarity Observations, Lower Grade (4/TK-1st) Distribution on the basketball court from 2:30—4:30

Th 1/14- Teacher Clarity Observations, Upper Grade (2nd-5th) Distribution on the basketball court from 2:30—4:30

F 1/15- Teacher Clarity Observations

ILT-TBD

Staff Meeting-TBD-waiting for district information on Phase 2

Christina Casillas Visit-Thursday, 1/28/21 @ 10:30-12:00

Monday Morning Memo

Week of 12/7-12/11

Just a couple of memories from last year around this time....Who knows, he may come out for the materials distribution the last week of school.

One-on-ones with Armando

As we get closer to Winter Break and Phase 2, I wanted to take some time to meet with each teacher individually to discuss a few items and to get your perspective on Phase 2 and the logistics.  If you have not signed up, please click the link to the schedule here.

Items to think about before our meetings:

• Holiday distribution
• Social Justice and support for our Black Youth
• Learnings from Phase 1 online learning
• Teacher Clarity shifting the load from the teacher to the student (PLC meeting to plan for Teacher Clarity observations)
• Check-in for ELD/STEAM
• Phase 2-Need for ADA accommodations
• Questions/concerns/input about Phase 2

Upcoming Important Dates

M 12/7- Teacher Clarity Observations

T 12/8- Teacher Clarity Observations

W 12/-9 Teacher Clarity Observations, SSC Meeting 3:00

Th 12/10- Teacher Clarity Observations, IEP 3:00-Duncan, Lopez, Rieke, Rogow

F 12/11- Teacher Clarity Observations, SST 8:00 Nichols, Lopez, Rieke, Ramirez, Rogow, SST 3:00-Mai, Lopez, Rieke, Ramirez, Rogow

ILT-TBD

Staff Meeting-TBD-waiting for district information on Phase 2

Winter Materials Distribution

W 12/16- 4/TK-1st Grade Winter Distribution 2:30-4:30

Th 12/17-2nd-5th Grade Winter Distribution 2:30-4:30

 Monday Morning Memo

Week of 11/30-12/4

I wanted to say thank you to all the people who helped make our Thanksgiving Meal Distribution a success Friday, 11/20/20.  We offered over 75 Meals feeding up to 8 individuals per family.  This was not a small endeavor.  From connecting with the parents to the distribution of meals, our school's efforts made many families happy on Thanksgiving.  Thank you!!

One-on-ones with Armando

As we get closer to Winter Break and Phase 2, I wanted to take some time to meet with each teacher individually to discuss a few items and to get your perspective on Phase 2 and the logistics.

Items to think about before our meetings:

• Holiday distribution
• Social Justice and support for our Black Youth
• Learnings from Phase 1 online learning
• Teacher Clarity shifting the load from the teacher to the student (PLC meeting to plan for Teacher Clarity observations)
• Check-in for ELD/STEAM
• Phase 2-Need for ADA accommodations
• Questions/concerns/input about Phase 2

Upcoming Important Dates

M 11/30- Teacher Clarity Observations

T 12/1- Teacher Clarity Observations

W 12/2- Teacher Clarity Observations

Th 12/3- Teacher Clarity Observations

F 12/4- Teacher Clarity Observations

ILT-TBD

Staff Meeting-TBD-waiting for district information on Phase 2

Monday Morning Memo

Week of 11/16-11/20

As we move closer to Thanksgiving and Winter Break,  we continue to look to plan for phase II.  Below is an example of a staff member currently working in Phase I with individual students while utilizing the Personal Protective Equipment that has been delivered to us.  I will be seeking each of you out to have a discussion about what you need for Phase II.  I will be inquiring about any accommodations you may need and how you envision the physical classroom to look like when we return to school in January. These discussions to gain your input will occur before Thanksgiving Break and before Winter Break.

Observations-

I will continue going into classrooms this coming week to give you feedback on your instruction.  

I will be coming in with the lens of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria.

Conferences-Please remind parents of the change of schedule

• November will be dedicated as “parent-teacher conference month”
• There will be no Principal meetings the month of November to honor planning and preparation for conferences
• 120 minutes instead of 180 minutes of synchronous teaching for the original conference week
• Conferences should be completed no later than November 30th

APEX Prize Distribution-

Tuesday, 11/17 from 2:30-5:00 we will be having our APEX Fundraiser prize distribution. Please remind your students to come during this time frame.  This will be the only prize distribution we will be having.

LCFF Documents-

As we look at funding for the upcoming year, our Free and Reduced Lunch forms usually give the state and the Feds an idea of what kind of LCFF and Title I funding we need.  This year they are referring to the LCFF forms that we sent out to parents in October.  Typically we are around 57% Free and reduced lunch.

 

As I have reviewed the amount of LCFF Forms that have been turned in we are short over 150 completed forms.  Moreover, early indications show we are at approximately 35% Free and reduced giving us an inaccurate idea of the free and reduced lunch families in our school.

 

If we stayed this number, it would significantly affect our funding for Title I and some of our LCFF.  This could impact significantly our amount of PLC days, the additional day for a counselor, EL Coordinator position, and other items

 

As we move into conferences, I am asking that you remind our parents during your individual meetings. Parents will need to gain access to the parent portal and follow the directions on the job aid below to fill out the very brief application (it took me 30 seconds for both my boys).

 

Here is the information from my parent letter in October to assist in your reminding parents.  (FYI-they extended the deadline to December 10)

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Each year our school is asked to complete the LCFF Family Survey.  This information is private and will not be used for any other purposes. Crown Point needs this information to help ensure we receive all the state funding we are entitled to which impacts current positions such as the teacher professional development, an extra full-day for the counselor, and English Learner Coordinator. It will not affect your child receiving free meals at this school.

 

Please complete this form online ASAP to support our future funding of our school.  You may choose the link to the English Steps or the link to the Spanish steps to enter Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) data in the Parent Portal.  

 

If you are having difficulties gaining access to the Parent Portal, or if you have any further questions, please contact Tra-Vieica Nolte at tnolte@sandi.net  or you may call her at 619-928-2396.

Upcoming Important Dates (CONFERENCE WEEK)

M 11/16-

T 11/17-APEX Prize Distribution from 2:30-5:00 basketball courts for all grades

W 11/18-

Th 11/19-

F 11/20-Thanksgiving Meal Distribution for families in need 2:30-5:00 basketball courts

Upcoming Further Down the Road…

Monday, 11/16 - Friday, 11/20 – Official Conference Week- (120 minutes instead of 180 minutes of synchronous teaching for only this week conference week)

Monday, 11/23-Friday, 11/27 Thanksgiving Week-No School

Monday Morning Memo

11/9-11/13

As some of our staff are working from home, we have been slowly preparing for all staff to come back safely to school. We will continue to plan between now and January 4th to ensure that we have the best-laid plans for all staff and students.  

Observations-

I will continue going into classrooms this coming week to give you feedback on your instruction.  

I will be coming in with the lens of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria.

Conferences

November will be dedicated as “parent-teacher conference month”

There will be no Principal meetings the month of November to honor planning and preparation for conferences

120 minutes instead of 180 minutes of synchronous teaching for the original conference week

Conferences should be completed no later than November 30th

Report Cards (All Grades)

The reporting period ends on November 6th. You can use any data up to that point but not after.

Report cards are due prior to the individual student’s conference and no later than December 4th.

Whether a family participates in conferences or not, we will remind them how to access and print their child’s report card.

Please be looking for a translation sign-up from Cathy and Marylin to support you in your conferences.  When you sign up, please put the Zoom link and password in the document.

Typically, we would print out report cards.  During online learning, you will need to have your electronic version of the report card prepared for your families.  

When teachers all resume on-site learning, Tra-Viecia will get the hardcopies to out and we will need to schedule a time to get them into the cum files.

 

Upcoming Important Dates 

M 11/9-

T 11/10-

W 11/11-Veteran’s Day (No School)

Th 11/12- 4/TK Parent Art Night 5:00 pm

F 11/13-

Upcoming Further Down the Road…

Friday, 11/20-Families in need Thanksgiving meal distribution

Monday, 11/16 - Friday, 11/20 – Official Conference Week- (120 minutes instead of 180 minutes of synchronous teaching for only this week conference week)

Monday, 11/23-Friday, 11/27 Thanksgiving Week-No School

Monday Morning Memo

11/2-11/6

Just a trip down Memory Lane.....

Phase II-

• As you have heard from our school, the district is finalizing plans for the Phase II reopening of school.  Although there is no timeline as of yet,  the district is planning with many different groups to ensure the safety of everyone.  Here is the link to the Phase II Parent Letter from Crown Point.

Observations-

• I will continue going into classrooms this coming week to give you feedback on your instruction.  
• I will be coming in with the lens of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria.

Conferences

• November will be dedicated as “parent-teacher conference month”
• There will be no Principal meetings the month of November to honor planning and preparation for conferences
• 120 minutes instead of 180 minutes of synchronous teaching for the original conference week
• Conferences should be completed no later than November 30th

Report Cards (All Grades)

• The reporting period ends on November 6th. You can use any data up to that point but not after.
• Report cards are due prior to the individual student’s conference and no later than December 4th.
• Whether a family participates in conferences or not, we will remind them how to access and print their child’s report card.
• Please be looking for a translation sign-up from Cathy and Marylin to support you in your conferences.  When you sign up, please put the Zoom link and password in the document.
• Typically, we would print out report cards.  During online learning, you will need to have your electronic version of the report card prepared for your families.  
• When teachers all resume on-site learning, Tra-Viecia will get the hardcopies to out and we will need to schedule a time to get them into the cum files.

 

DRA (All Grades)

• As there are roughly three weeks before the first day of conferences, as a reminder, we will need all students to be DRA tested and there levels uploaded to Illuminate in order to be on the report card document.  
• If you are in need of any materials to support your administration of the DRA, please do not hesitate to let me know.
• Here is the link to the DRA Assessment

FAST (Grades 2nd-5th)

• As we get closer to report cards, please have your students take the aReading and aMath assessments before the administration deadline.  
• If you do not get them in before the deadline you will not be able to have your students take it late.  This means their scores will not be reflected in the Trimester 1 data. 

Administration 

•  Fall — August 31 to October 30
• Winter — January 4 to February 15
• Spring — April 12 to June 4

 

Upcoming Important Dates (APEX Fundraising continues this week)

• M 11/2-Teacher Clarity Observations, SST Matthew Rodriguez 7:45, SST Jhoanna S.
• T 11/3-
• W 11/4-
• Th 11/5-Teacher Clarity Observations, APEX Remix Day
• F 11/6-Teacher Clarity Observations, Marlee O. 504 @ 1:30

Upcoming Further Down the Road…

• Friday, 11/20-Families in need Thanksgiving distribution
• Monday, 11/16 - Friday, 11/20 – Official Conference Week- (120 minutes instead of 180 minutes of synchronous teaching for only this week conference week)
• Monday, 11/23-Friday, 11/27 Thanksgiving Week-No School

Monday Morning Memo

Week of 10/26-10/30

As we move into the first two weeks of Phase I, I truly have enjoyed seeing our students and the teachers who are participating have as well.  As health and safety drive all the decision making at the district level, Crown Point also has the health and safety of everyone at the forefront in decsion-making as well.  I wanted to say thank you to all of our staff for following our protocols and keeping everyone safe.  

Here is a memory from last year around this time when I gave up my body for the students and staff.  We miss you Trunk or Treat!!!

Material Distribution #2-

We will have two days of material distribution next week. I look forward to wearing my costume and I hope you will wear yours.

• Wednesday, 10/28/20 @ 2:30-5:00- McLennan/Chamberlain, Mai, Macker, Guffy, Tessaro

• Thursday, 10/29/20 @ 2:30-5:00-Sanchez, Nichols, Sor, Jessee, Shipley, and Champion

Phase II-

As you have heard from our school, the district is finalizing plans for the Phase II reopening of school.  Although there is no timeline as of yet,  the district is planning with many different groups to ensure the safety of everyone.  Here is the link to the Phase II Parent Letter from Crown Point.

CPJMA School 20-21 Zoom Links/Schedule/Emergency Plans

• Please make sure you have updated your links if they have changed on this document.  Click here for the CPJMA School 20-21 Zoom Links/Schedule/Emergency Plans Link.

Observations-

• I will continue going into classrooms this coming week to give you feedback on your instruction.  I will be coming in with the lens of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria.

 Conferences (All Grades)

• Fall 2020 parent-teacher conferences reporting period window is November 9-December 4, 2020. 
• During the week of parent conferences, teachers will continue to provide 180 daily synchronous live, whole group, and small group instruction. 
• The remainder of the teachers’ workday should be dedicated to parent conference preparation and conducting the actual parent conferences.

 

 

Report Cards (All Grades)

• The reporting period ends on November 6^th. You can use any data up to that point but not after.
• Report cards are due prior to the individual student’s conference and no later than December 4^th.
• Whether a family participates in conferences or not, we will remind them how to access and print their child’s report card.
• Please be looking for a translation sign-up from Cathy and Marylin to support you in your conferences.  When you sign up, please put the Zoom link and password in the document.
• Typically, we would print out report cards.  During online learning, you will need to have your electronic version of the report card prepared for your families.  
• When teachers all resume on-site learning, Tra-Viecia will get the hardcopies to out and we will need to schedule a time to get them into the cum files.

 

DRA (All Grades)

• As there are roughly three weeks before the first day of conferences, as a reminder, we will need all students to be DRA tested and there levels uploaded to Illuminate in order to be on the report card document.  
• If you are in need of any materials to support your administration of the DRA, please do not hesitate to let me know.
• Here is the link to the DRA Assement

 

FAST (Grades 2^nd-5^th)

• As we get closer to report cards, please have your students take the aReading and aMath assessments before the administration deadline.  
• If you do not get them in before the deadline you will not be able to have your students take it late.  This means their scores will not be reflected in the Trimester 1 data. 
• Here is the link for student directions on how to access and take the test.
• Here is the link for General Administration of the FAST.
• Administration 
  •  Fall — August 31 to October 30
  • Winter — January 4 to February 15
  • Spring — April 12 to June 4

 

Mandated Reporter Training REMINDER

• ALL, staff both Certificated and Classified, of the Mandated Reporter Training requirement in Safe Schools.  
• All employees will continue to receive emails that they need to complete the training.
• HR will send site/department leaders the information for their employees.

Upcoming Important Dates

• M 10/26-Teacher Clarity Observations
• T 10/27-
• W 10/28-Teacher Clarity Observations, Area Superintendent Visit from 10:30-12:00 Distribution #2 (Chamberlain, Mai, Macker, Guffy, Tessaro) from 2:30-5:00
• Th 10/29-Teacher Clarity Observations, Material Distribution #2 (Nichols, Sor, Jessee, Shipley, Champion) from 2:30-5:00
• F 10/30-Teacher Clarity Observations