Upcoming Dates

• Monday, FEB 5 - Faculty Meeting
• Wednesday, FEB 14 - Valentine's Day
• Friday, FEB 16 - School Improvement Day

Friendly reminders,

• Monday Meeting Dates 23 -24 School Year
• Teachers are required to input a minimum of 2 grades each week.
• Please submit your lesson plans by Monday at 8:00 am.
• Just a friendly reminder that maintaining a parent contact log is mandatory for all staff. Parent Contact Log
• Please ensure that you adhere to the staff dress code policy. Dress Code Policy
• All CCSD 168 staff are required to follow the attached procedures when requesting time off. Requesting Time Off

Black History Program

The Black History Program is set for Thursday, 2/29. You are welcome to order a shirt directly from Amazon using the provided link. This year's theme is "Rhythms of Resilience: A Celebration of African American Music and Dance," honoring the significant contributions of African Americans to the world of music.

The shirts tend to run small, so kindly consider selecting a size larger than your usual preference.

T-shirt Link

Average Daily Attendance

Please continue to stress the importance of attendance with your students. Our ADA has experienced a noticeable decline since we resumed classes after the break. I'm optimistic that a change in the weather will inspire more students to be present each day.

Week end 2/2 - ADA - 89%

Winter DESSA

As stated in the newsletter from last week, the deadline for the winter DESSA has already passed. Please make sure to finalize the mini DESSA by no later than Tuesday, February 6th.

Currently, our completion rate stands at 14%, falling short of our target of 95%.

DESSA Link

Rickover Junior High School

Twice a year, the administrative team at RJHS provides updates to the Board of Education, highlighting the school's progress and current initiatives. The attached PowerPoint is from the January board meeting, where we received excellent feedback, and everyone commended the positive strides at RJHS. None of these achievements would be possible without the exceptional staff at RJHS. We sincerely appreciate each one of you.

RJHS PowerPoint

National Youth Advocate Program

Tomorrow marks the start of our students' participation in the NYAP program. The bus is scheduled to pick them up from RJHS at 3:00 pm. I extend my gratitude to Ms. Coleman for her valuable assistance in recruiting students and reaching out to parents. I am thrilled that our students have the chance to experience this opportunity.

Field Museum Field Trip - 3/6/24

We've been fortunate to acquire 100 complimentary tickets to the Field Museum on March 6th. I will determine the individuals who will be invited on this field trip in the upcoming days.

Rickover Junior High School

Teachers, kindly encourage your students to enroll in the Rickover Junior High School Google Classroom.

https://classroom.google.com/c/NTAyOTY5MjMyMjE4?cjc=7u4keaf

Mandatory Intervention Block Schedule (8:16 - 8:43)

Monday- IXL (Mathnasium & Progress ELA/Math for targeted students)

Tuesday- SEL Lessons via Overcoming Obstacles or PBIS

Wednesday- IXL (Mathnasium & Progress ELA/Math for targeter students)

Thursday- SEL Lessons via Overcoming Obstacles or PBIS

Friday- Stop, Drop, and Read

Stop, Drop, and Read

Please make sure to devote Fridays to our 'Stop, Drop, and Read' initiative. Should any of your students prefer physical copies of books, kindly inform Mrs. Caldwell. It's crucial to exemplify the behaviors we want our students to adopt. On Fridays, everyone should be engaged in reading.

NWEA MAP Testing Schedule

Next week, we will initiate MAP testing. If possible, please remind staff of their fall scores and encourage them to work towards achieving their targeted winter scores. The schedule is outlined below.

MAP Schedule

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday! May your special day bring you joy, laughter, and wonderful memories.

Laura Gonzalez - 2/1

Calia Guevara - 2/1

Raelesha Gist - 2/4

Amir Jones - 2/4

Kimberly Kimbrough - 2/9

7 Effective Ways to Reduce Classroom Tardies

Take a look at how you decrease tardies in your classroom using 7 research-based strategies.

Click Here

Overcoming Obstacles Lessons

SEL Lesson - Lesson Title: Stepping Stone Goals - LESSON LINK

Classroom versus Office Managed Behaviors:

To understand the distinctions between classroom-managed and office-managed behaviors, as well as the process outlined in Rule 3, please click the link below to view the provided flow chart. This visual guide will help clarify procedures and ensure consistent discipline management.

Rule of 3 Flowchart

Discipline Data

Here is the discipline data for Semester 2. Please continue to reinforce expectations with your students and remind them of the popcorn and a movie incentive.

Discipline Incentive

We're introducing a discipline challenge for Quarter 3 at Rickover Junior High School. The grade level with the fewest discipline referrals by the end of the quarter will be rewarded with popcorn and a movie in the cafeteria. Please inform your students about this challenge and discuss how each individual's behavior affects the entire grade level.

Steps to Follow When a Student's Grade Drops Below a C:

1. Review Student Work and Assessments: Thoroughly review the student's recent assignments, quizzes, tests, and homework to identify specific areas where they may be struggling. Look for patterns in their mistakes or areas of weakness.
2. Schedule a Meeting: Reach out to the student to schedule a one-on-one meeting to discuss their performance. During this meeting, provide clear and constructive feedback on their work and identify areas where improvement is needed.
3. Set Goals: Work with the student to set achievable goals for improvement. These goals should be specific, measurable, and time-bound. Ensure that the student understands what is expected to raise their grade.
4. Provide Additional Support: Offer additional support, such as extra tutoring, study guides, or online resources to help the student address their weaknesses. Encourage the student to seek help from you or other available resources.
5. Communicate with Parents/Guardians: Inform the student's parents or guardians about the drop in their grade and the steps being taken to support their improvement. Maintain open lines of communication to keep them informed of the student's progress.

Technical Support

If students are experiencing log-in issues, teachers log the student's name on the list provided:

Student Access Technical Support Link

Small Groups:

The counselor, Ms. Campos will be meeting with students for small group counseling. The Small groups offered for this 4 to 6 week cycle consist of Conflict Resolution/Anger Management (CRAM), Grief, and Self-Regulation. Groups will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, or as needed, during homeroom.

*Upcoming Awareness/Campaign for February*

African American History Month

Feb. 5th-9th - National School Counseling Week

Feb. 14th-20th - Random Acts of Kindness Week



Let’s get Kindness Shirts>>

In support of Random Acts of Kindness Week next month, we encourage you to order a t-shirt or sweatshirt! Here are the links and preview of the shirts for you to order. We will wear this February 16th for Random Acts of Kindness Week. Thanks for your support!* T-shirt Sweatshirt