Diane Prystas, Principal
Kristy Jackson, Assistant Principal
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Friday marks the end of our first trimester. Congratulations to all of you who worked through our current educational situation even when there were obstacles and challenges in the way!
I want to assure our families that in-depth planning for the return to in-person school in January is ongoing. Please remember to attend next week’s School Site Council meeting and the Principal’s Meetup to be part of the process.
This week teachers are reviewing student work for effort and completion and recalling student engagement and participation. All of this is in preparation for completing report cards and conducting parent teacher conferences on Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th. Watch for an invitation from your teacher and please plan to attend the virtual conference. Middle school students are required to attend their conferences and participate in the process. K-5 students may be included at your teacher's request.
K-5 Report Cards
The K-5 report card has been adjusted to better fit the distance learning model. Families will receive feedback in four main areas: Distance Learning Skills, Reading & Writing, Math, and Social Studies & Science.
A three-point rubric was developed for each area:
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1 indicates the student is beginning to develop skills
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2 indicates the student is approaching the target skill level
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3 indicates the student is demonstrating skills appropriate for this time of the school year or beyond
In addition to a teacher’s general comments, specific comments will be made regarding targeted standards in each of the four areas. Here is look at the report card template.
Middle School Report Cards
Middle school report cards remain the same and students will be assessed with letter grades in academic areas that were covered during the first trimester. Comments will be provided according to each specific area. Certificates will be awarded to acknowledge students in high academic standing and, as the year progresses, to those who exhibit improvement through their efforts.
SPED & Speech Progress Reports
Reports on progress toward student goals will also be generated for students receiving Special Education and Speech services.
Thank you in advance for your participation,
Diane
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This Week
- Fri, Nov 13 – Spirit Day: Roy Cloud Colors & Spirit Wear
- Fri, Nov 13 – End of First Trimester
Next Week
- Mon, Nov 16, 12:00 pm – Last Chance to Reserve Library Books
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Mon, Nov 16, 3:00 pm – School Site Council Meeting | Google Meet
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Wed, Nov 18, 9 am - 4 pm – Library Book Distribution Day | Volunteer
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Thur, Nov 19, 4:00 pm – Principal's Meetup | Google Meet
- Fri, Nov 20 – Minimum Day, Student Dismissal at Lunch Time
Upcoming
- Mon-Tues, Nov 23-24 – No School, Parent Teacher Virtual Conferences
- Wed-Fri, Nov 25-27 – No School, Thanksgiving Holiday Break
- Mon-Sun, Dec 7-20 – Virtual Scholastic Book Fair
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Thur, Dec 10, 4:00 pm – Family Paint Night | Reserve Paint Kit
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Note: All meetings are virtual
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We've extended the PTO Direct Donations campaign! You now have until December 31st to make your donation to support Roy Cloud programs!
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Thank you to parents and staff members who participated in our second virtual SEL parent education night focused on self esteem, perseverance, and positive behavior intervention. For those who missed it, here are the slides presented last week. Please be on the lookout for the next interactive session for more ideas on how to extend and reinforce Roy Cloud's SEL program at home.
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Save the Date for the Virtual Scholastic Book Fair!
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It’s that time of year again! Please save the date for this year’s Scholastic Book Fair which will take place virtually December 7th-20th, just in time for holiday gift purchasing. As always, all purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more. Stay tuned for more details!
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Library Book Distribution Day Next Wednesday
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Our upcoming library book distribution day is next Wednesday, November 18th, between 9 AM - 4 PM. The deadline for placing holds on books is next Monday, November 16th, by 12:00 PM. You can watch the video for a reminder on how to place books on hold. If you have books to return, there is a return bin outside the library. We also need parent volunteers to sign up to help with drive-thru book distribution.
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Session 3 of After-School Enrichment is Open!
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The third fall session of PTO after-school enrichment is here and classes are now open for enrollment.
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We've got Mad Science, Zumba, and a new class called Generation Pound which is a ROCKIN' fitness program using drumsticks! You can enroll until November 20th and classes begin on November 16th.
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Virtual Paint Night: Sign Up for Supplies!
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Ms. Daniels is hosting a Virtual Paint Night on December 10th for students and their families. Purchase supplies on your own or reserve a ready-made "paint kit" that includes paint, a canvas panel, and brushes. Sign up by Friday, Nov 20th if you plan to pick up kits at the school.
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No-Cost Ways to Support Roy Cloud’s PTO
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Remember, your purchases can raise money for all the great programs Roy Cloud’s PTO supports at no additional cost to you (and sometimes with a great added discount!). Just some of the programs we benefit from are listed below:
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Shutterfly & TinyPrints – Order through the Roy Cloud storefront and 8% will be donated to Roy Cloud. And you can stack with other discounts!
Minted – Use code FUNDRAISEROYCLOUD for 20% off your order and 15% will be donated back.
Sports Basement – Join Sports Basement’s Basementeers program for 10% off every item every day. Choose Roy Cloud PTO as your designated beneficiary and 10% of profits on your purchases come back to us.
Amazon Smile – Shop via smile.amazon.com and choose “Roy Cloud Parents Club” and .5% of your purchase will come back to our school. Or follow this link to directly support Roy Cloud.
Honey Bear Trees – The holidays are coming up fast! Show this flyer when buying your Christmas tree and they will donate 15% of your purchase price. Lots open Nov. 20 and you can preorder trees now!
Farm Fresh to You – produce delivery service benefits coming soon!
And more! Details can be found here.
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Info, Support & Activities for Redwood City Families
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Each week, new opportunities are shared within our community to support and engage Redwood City families. Here are just a few:
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About the Roy Cloud Thunderbolt
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