Soledad Unified School District Weekly Newsletter Timothy J. Vanoli, Superintendent

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Soledad Rotary Club Honors Students of the Month

Main Street Middle School James Pantoja Josie Perez-Aguilera

Employees of the Month at Rose Ferrero Elementary Nicole Miller, Teacher Blanca Camarena, Secretary III and Mr. Tommy Frank, Principal are pictured. Both were honored at the February 15, 2018 Board meeting. Congratulations!

Monica Pantoja Clerk

Javier Galvan Trustee

Save the Date

Monday, April 16, 2018 at 5 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Districtwide Solar Panel Project . The Ribbon Cutting for all the projects will be held at Frank Ledesma Elementary Jaime Fernandez’ Trustee

Soledad High School Arilene Rios

Sponsored by the Soledad Medical Clinic. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff and community. The students were also recognized by the Soledad USD Board of Trustees at the last regular meeting. Great job!!

President

Jodi Massa Vice-President

February 23, 2018

Everyone is welcome!

Our goal is to eliminate the opportunity gap while creating every student to be civic and digital citizens who are prepared to be college and career ready. The mission is to provide leadership and guidance for all stakeholders to increase student achievement through standards based curricula, professional development, & educational support.

“The Educational Services Department supports teachers in continuous improvement of their knowledge and skills. We aim to support teachers in delivering as well as sustained professional learning and the Systematic Instructional Framework.”

SOLEDAD UNIFIED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Randy Bangs, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services Supporting Staff: Maria Torres

Dr. Dianne Witwer, Director of Student Services, Assessments and Accountability Supporting staff: Rosalinda Sanchez & Maria Torres

Erin Ramirez, Special Projects Coordinator Supporting Staff: Rosalinda Sanchez, Sandra Celio & Maria Torres

Annette Trujillo, Director of Technology Supporting Staff: Martha Martinez, Vickie Quitevis, John D. Little, Zeke Zuniga, Greg Quitevis, Edgar Leos, & Lucero Zuinga

Lori Morones, Program Coordinator/Preschool Supporting Staff: Cristina Chavez, Elivier Aguilar, Lupe Calderon, Emely Tovar

Nathan Moreno, Special Education Coordinator Supporting Staff: Cristina Chavez, Elivier Aguilar, Lupe Calderon, Emely Tovar

“The Educational Services Department supports teachers in continuous improvement of their knowledge and skills. We aim to support teachers in delivering as well as sustained professional learning and the Systematic Instructional Framework.” February 26, 2018

Educational Services Newsletter District Wide LCAP Meetings It has been a short, but busy week. Two LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) Stakeholder Engagement meetings were held at Frank Ledesma School on February 21 and Gabilan School on February 22. Turnout at both events was robust. Families arrived at 5:30 to enjoy pizza and time together. Principals Richard Radtke (Frank Ledesma School) and Abbie Madsen (Gabilan School) began the meeting with a presentation on the LCAP specific to their schools. Then parents rotated through three groups, providing input on the District’s six LCAP Goals. School Site and District employees facilitated the goal groups in English and Spanish and . parents provided input on the things the District is doing well on and things the District could improve on. The input was scribed on chart paper and will be transcribed for use as the District works on its LCAP update. FRANK LEDESMA SCHOOL

GABILAN SCHOOL

LCAP Stakeholder Engagement Meetings will continue next week at Jack Franscioni School on February 27 and Rose Ferrero School on March 1.

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Educational Services Department

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District representatives attended the CISC Conference this week (Curriculum & Instruction Steering Committee conference.) Sessions attended included MultiTiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), PBIS, ELD and Newcomer Programs, the California Dashboard and Education Technology.

SHS Assistant Principal Mel Kuchta, San Vicente Principal Jaime Calderon and Director of Student Services, Assessments & Accountability Dianne Witwer.

George Couros speaking on Education Technology

SPECIAL PROJECTS SPECIAL PROJECT COORDINATOR: ERIN RAMIREZ

Federal Program Monitoring FPM (LCAP GOAL 2,4, & 6)

This year Soledad Unified School District went through federal program monitoring, better known as a state audit. The programs under review this year were: Adult Education, English Learners, Before and After School Programs or ASES, Compensatory Education (title I), Uniform Complaint Procedures, and Improving Teacher Quality. The sites under review were the district office, Rose Ferrero, and Main Street Middle School. The online review took place the week of February 5th and ended on February 8th. Out of the 188 documents Soledad Unified School District were required to submit there were a total of 7 findings. Three of the 7 departments under review resulted in no findings, they were: English Learners, Improving Teacher Quality, and Adult Education. Currently, Soledad Unified School District staff is working to correct the 7 findings and officially close our review.

Coming Up: ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments 1 of California) Testing Window (for annual students only): February 8 – May 31

DELAC Meeting: 2

The next District English Language Advisory Committee Meeting will be Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 6:00 PM in Jack Franscioni library

Educational Services Department

Weekly Newsletter

This week our data team, along with some Attendance clerks, attended a CASBO workshop for Pupil Attendance Accounting Strategies. We learned a lot, and were especially reminded of the importance of getting our students to school every day as our funding depends greatly on it. Also there is so much work that our Attendance clerks have to do to keep accurate records of all tardies and absences so that everything is in order for the Auditors. Much kudos to our attendance staff!

Did you know? Our Tech website has a lot of Staff Resources including how to's. Check it out under Resources at: tech.soledadusd.org

Do you Tweet all the great things happening in your classroom or at your school? Follow & tag @SoledadSupt & @soledadedtech

Be sure to use the hashtag

#susdlearns

Book Carrie for one-to-one

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I look forward to working with you!

Special Education Department Universal Design for Learning

Principle I: Provide Multiple Means of Representation (the “what” of learning) Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. For example, those with sensory disabilities (e.g., blindness or deafness); learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia); language or cultural differences, and so forth may all require different ways of approaching content. Others may simply grasp information quicker or more efficiently through visual or auditory means rather than printed text. Also learning, and transfer of learning, occurs when multiple representations are used, because it allows students to make connections within, as well as between, concepts. In short, there is not one means of representation that will be optimal for all learners; providing options for representation is essential.

Nathan Moreno SpEd Coordinator (831)678-1581 ext.00116 *** Lori Morones Program Coordinator (831)678-1581 ext.00113 *** Cristina Chavez Secretary I: SpEd (831)678-1581 ext.00137 *** Elivier Aguilar Translator Clerk (831)678-1581 ext.00125 *** Lupe Calderon

Upcoming Events 

Liaison Meeting– C&I Building  February 27th at 2:30pm

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Writing Legally Defensible Reports– C&I Building  March 1st @ 8:00 am

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Special Olympics FundraiserTaste of the Pinnacles

Secretary I: SpEd/PreS (831) 678-1581 ext.00117

Upcoming Recruitment Fairs MONTEREY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION March 3, 2018 9 00 1 00

REMINDERS  Please visit the ctc.ca.gov website to ensure that your credentials are up to date.

March 8, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fresno Convention Center

 If you have moved or have a change to your personal information please be sure to inform HR.

TO EXPAND OUR RECRUITMENT EFFORTS WE HAVE ADDED INDEED.COM FOR FUTURE EMPLOYEES TO SEE ALL OF THE OPPORTUNITIES SOLEDAD HAS TO OFFER. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ALSO OFFER EDJOIN.

Staying Healthy At Work Here are some awesome articles to help us stay healthy on the job. These article offer simple ways to keep us fit and healthy throughout our busy days.

20 Exercises to Do at Your Desk — Get Fit at Work! https://draxe.com/exercise-to-do-at-your-desk/

How to Eat Healthy at Work http://www.coreperformance.com/knowledge/wellness/ho w-to-eat-healthy-at-work.html

NEW TEACHER SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

New Teacher Support & Development Coordinator Julia Turner

Kester Bantin New Teacher Support TOSA

Opportunities to Grow “Do you absolutely believe that every single student who enters your door can learn to the highest levels possible?” poses the seminar speaker. “Which students are the most afraid of taking risks?” She answers that research attests that students who have been told all their lives that they are smart. Hmm! Last week during the three days CISC Conference in Monterey, I was immersed in new opportunities for students learning via digital interaction with and about content, such as through using padlets, Seesaw, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Photo Math (Uh-oh, if you want to be surprised, take a look at Photo Math, free app.) and through discussions about brain synapses, growth mindset vs. fixed mindset, “sticky learning,” seeing patterns in text, differentiating learning, lions and tigers and bears! Oh my! Additionally, while I was in Monterey, seventeen new teachers spent the weekend at the CTA New Teacher Weekend 2018 in Burlingame. SUSD CTA funded six to attend; EEG funded eleven to attend. I imagine our new teachers’ returning with rekindled fire in their bones! Watch-out principals! Regarding new teachers, Kester Bantin joined the HR recruit team attending the Teacher Fair at CSUMB. According to Principal Abbie Madsen, my elbow partner during a Thursday-morning CISC session, shared excitedly that the recruit team interviewed insightful young to-be teachers. Finally and tangentially, because of EEG funds during this and last year, we have enjoyed opportunities to learn in myriad venues within and without SUSD. Certainly, we will miss the funds when they are gone! What a wonder to have opportunities to learn from others! Unlocking the Future Today! LCAP #5: SUSD will attract, recruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce. LCAP #2: Proficiency for all: SUSD will provide a high quality and comprehensive instructional program.

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Public Notice The following Request for Proposals has been posted regional publication. Please feel free to share this flyer with anyone who may be interested in submitting a proposal. Additional information can be found on our district website.



Spring Break Opportunity for Youth Ages 14-18! For more information & registration: Artemisa Delgado (831) 678-6400 Ext. 607 Aidee Aldaco(831) 540-0191 cell

NUTRITION AND YOUR HEALTH Did you know that unhealthy eating and physical inactivity are the leading causes of death in the U.S.? Join us for a series of 5 free NUTRITION Workshops! Learn about: * Healthy Food Choices          * Chronic Disease Prevention * Planning Balance Meals       * Sugar and Grains *Kid Friendly Recipes              * Groceries Stores and many other topics!

Workshop Dates: March 7, 2018 March 14, 2018 March 21, 2018 March 28, 2018 April 11, 2018 Location: Frank Ledesma Library Time: 6:00 PM

Note: Workshops will be held in Spanish

Child Care and a healthy snack will be provided! For more information contact: Maribel Franco @ 678-6320 [email protected]

NUTRICIÓN y tu salud ¿Sabía que la alimentación poco saludable y la inactividad física son las principales causas de muerte en los Estados Unidos? ¡Únete a nosotros para una serie de 5 Talleres de NUTRICIÓN gratuitos! Aprenda acerca de: *  Elecciones de alimentos saludables              * Tiendas de abarrotes                              * Planificación de comidas balanceadas          * Azúcar y Granos *Recetas para niños                                      * Prevención de enfermedades crónicas

Fechas del Taller: 7 de marzo del 2018 14 de marzo del 2018 21 de marzo del 2018 28 de marzo del 2018 11 de abril del 2018 Lugar: En la Biblioteca de Frank Ledesma Hora: 6:00 PM

¡Se proporcionará cuidado de niños y un aperitivo saludable! Para mas información  llame a Maribel Franco al 678-6320 [email protected]