General ELPAC Information and Reminders
New Videos
Educational Testing Service is pleased to announce the posting of two new videos that are available in both English and Spanish:
The Summative ELPAC Student Score Report Video shows elements of the Student Score Report along with explanations of the information on the report. This video is...
Here is a recent article that was written by EdSource featuring Mrs. Kelly Castillo, our 5th thru 8th grade Science Teacher. https://edsource.org/2018/rural-schools-find-ways-to-bring-science-innovations-closer-to-home/596556
Here are two videos to help families and community members view"The Dashboard" , a new school reporting system through the California Department of Education.English (Video 1): https://cdefoundation.app.box.... English (Video 2): https://cdefoundation.app.box....
Our hearts go out to the families and staff involved in yesterday’s tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Florida. We hope and pray that nothing like that ever happens in our schools or community. However, if it does, we are prepared.
We take safety very seriously, and practice our emergency response plans frequently. Our training in the Incident Comman...
Five tips to help children cope with a national tragedy
Staff reports October 2, 2017
Whenever there’s a national tragedy, whether it’s a hurricane or an act of terrorism, it’s important to remember that kids may be experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety.
Even if they’re not personally affected, exposure to traumatic events through the media or in conv...
Helping Children Cope With Loss, Death, and Grief Tips for Teachers and ParentsWhen schools and communities are impacted by the loss of life, the effects may be significant for some people. How school personnel and parents handle the resulting distress can help shape the immediate and longer-term grieving process for students, staff, and families. Children, in particul...
How to Talk to Your Child About Grief and Loss1. Be honestHave an open and honest discussion with your child. It is okay to use the words “death” and “dying”. These are words that are more specific and do not lead to vague understanding of the truth.2. Use simple languageUse words that are at your child’s level of understanding depending on their age and development.3....