FBB #31

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The River Way, Every Day!

March 18, 2024

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule 

PLC Folder
Counselor Referral

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

 DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Sterling for custodial issues.
Susan Diaz susan_diaz@dpsnc.net for language support needs. Schedule support for conferences here.

Electronic  Forms Web Links

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

    1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
    2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
    3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

 

From Cory’s Desk

  • Teacher Assistant of the Year Congratulations to Mr. Dwayne Tucker, Enhanced Behavior Support for Little River EC Special Populations. Mr. Tucker is the Little River Teacher  Assistant of the Year!
  • TWC/EE Update See participation rates below for each survey. Thank you Classified Staff for helping Little River reach the target goal for EE Survey!
Teacher Working Conditions Survey Employee Engagement Survey for Classified Staff and Central Services
School Completed Surveys Eligible Participants Completed Surveys Eligible Participants
Durham Public Schools 1997 2908 68.7 964 2702 35.7
Little River K-8 School 35 48 72.9 21 21 100
  • LETRS Bridge to Practice Update  As teachers and staff complete Volume 2 of LETRS professional development, the district has provided updates regarding Bridge to Practice activities. As indicated in the LETRS platform, Bridge to Practice activities are at the end of each asynchronous unit. Participants who complete Volume 2 of LETRS and wish to receive incentive pay must upload one example of their work for each unit they complete–for a total of 4 examples. Linked here is the spreadsheet that will provide access to the Canvas course that teachers may use to share their Volume 2–Unit 5-8 artifacts: LETRS Bridge to Practice. A second option that teachers may use to share their reflections regarding the completion of Volume 2–Unit 5-8 artifacts may be found here: Bridge to Practice Google Form. As a reminder, teachers should only use ONE of the sites(Google or Canvas) to submit their Bridge to Practice activities or reflections for Volume 2–Units 5-8.  Finally, if teachers need attendance or evaluation links for any of the synchronous Zoom sessions held from July 2023 to February 2024, they may use the document that has been linked here: 2023-2024.LETRS Attendance and Evaluation Links. Sessions are listed in order by the date of the scheduled Zoom session. Attendance and evaluation links have been highlighted in each of the descriptors for ease of access. Teachers or staff who are missing data from the LETRS Dashboard for synchronous sessions should use the document to complete the attendance and evaluation links for each LETRS synchronous session they attended.
  • Free Pickleball Tickets Available for Staff and Students Professional Pickleball is coming to Cary from April 1st through April 7th at the Cary Tennis Center. Pro Challenge Inc. is offering free tickets for all DPS staff and students. Come watch the world’s best pickleball players compete at the PPA North Carolina Cup for FREE. Use this link to receive up to four tickets for Tuesday, April 2nd; Wednesday, April 3rd; Thursday, April 4th; or Friday, April 5th. 
  • Participants Needed, K-12: Duke University Research Study on Historically Marginalized Advanced Learners Duke University is conducting a study that specifically focuses on the experiences of Black, Hispanic/Latino, and economically disadvantaged gifted and high-achieving students. The research team is seeking teachers and counselors at all grade levels to participate in focus groups. For more information, please visit Duke Research Study. This research proposal was approved by the DPS Research and Accountability Team. Contact: Jamel Anderson-Ruff, Coordinator of Advanced Academics, if you have any questions. 
  • NCDPI Summer Conference Opportunity Please read the NCDPI summer conference “Unlocking the Power of Multilingual Learners for Academic Success” information below. 2024 Summer Conference Program (canva.com Register if interested. If you would like to be considered for sponsorship for in-person attendance, please contact Sashi Rayasam BEFORE registration. Funds for sponsorships are limited.
  • The conference itself is FREE; there are limited funds that may be available to cover travel and hotel via “sponsorship.”
  • There is also a virtual option, which is free of charge. If educators choose the virtual option, no sponsorship is needed.
  • CURRICULUM NEWSLETTERS
  • Spring Break Shut Down See the following link for Shutdown Checklist to continue DPS’ conservation efforts: Spring Break Level II Shutdown Instructions.  
  • Weekend/Afterhours Access-3/23-24; 3/26-29; 3/30-31
    • Please note building access for the above noted dates:
      • 3/23-24: Bldg is closed.
      • 3/26-29: Bldg open for 12 month staff and 10 month staff needing to make up time for Payroll.
      • 3/30-31: Bldg is closed.
  • PLC Agenda Items
    • Panorama Survey
    • Grades 3-5; 7-8
      • Interventionist Update

From Andy’s Desk

Wavemaker by Habit (google.com)

 

From Colleen’s Desk

EOY Benchmark Testing Dates

    • All PLCs the week of March 18th will be held on 3/21.  Lindsey from ARC will be back and leading our PLC.  Grades K-3 will focus on using IRLA to develop work plans using Montessori model and / or  independent practice in workstations for traditional models.  Grades 4-5 will focus on writing throughout each ARC unit.
  • K-5 Math Quarterly Assessments are attached here.
  • Use this link for future LETRS training dates ( read it carefully as there are dates for Year 1 and Year 2 )
  • K-5 ELA Quarterly Assessment calendar is attached here.  This calendar provides you with the dates for Progress Monitoring along with other information.

 

Monday (3/18/24) Encore Day A

  2. Act Happy/Sloppy Joe/Orthodox Lent/Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day

Tuesday (3/19/24) Encore Day B

  1. Spring Begins
  2. Let’s Laugh/Poultry/Red Nose/Nurses/Chocolate Carmel Day

Wednesday (3/20/24) Encore Day C

  1. March Equinox
  2. Day of Happiness/Ravioli/Feast of Saint Joseph/Macaron Day

Thursday (3/21/24) Encore Day D

  2. Courtesy/Incredible Kid/Education Freedom/Race Relations/Crunchy Taco/
    Single Parent/Down Syndrome/We/Vermouth/Oranges & Lemons Day

Friday (3/22/24) Encore Day E

  1. End of Quarter
  2. Favorite Team Day
  3.  Goof Off/Bavarian Crepes/Metta/World Water Day

 

Up Coming Dates
3/24-29 – Spring Break
4/1 – Teacher Workday
4/3 – All Grades in PS
4/5 – Nerd Day
4/8 – PTO Meeting 6:00pm
4/8 – Report Cards Go Home
4/10 – Teacher Workday
4/12 – Field Day
4/15 – Spring Pics
4/16 – Montessori Training
4/16 – Next Year Carrington Students go for Tour
4/17-25 – Benchmarks
4/19 – Favorite Color Day/Autism Awareness

Bulletin

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week. 

  • Thank you to those of you who came out to cheer on our second and third graders in their performance of ‘Why Mosquitos Buzz. It was an enjoyable show and they did a great job!
  • Thank you also to those of you who were able to come out to Science Night last Thursday. This proved to be yet another great community building event. I cannot wait until next year’s Science Night!
  • Finally, please join us in Congratulating Mr. Dwayne Tucker, Enhanced Behavior Support for Little River EC Special Populations, as the Little River Teacher  Assistant of the Year! Last week we shared with you that Ms. Erica McRae had been selected as Little River Teacher of the Year.

That is all for now. Spring Break is March 25 through 29, so the next Sunday phone bulletin will be Sunday, March 31. Have a great last week before break and an enjoyable Spring Break. And remember:  it is with your help we ‘bridge’ home and school for our students!

 

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