The Advisory Bulletin
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TAB# TO SUBJECT 070478 All Employees Job Opportunities
070479 All Employees Final Due Dates for Short and Long Term Independent Study,
Various Dates 070480 All Principals District-Wide Parent Volunteer of the Year Recognition,
May 10, 2007, Kern County Museum, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 070481 Principals-Jr. High/Middle Schools Graduation Instructions for Jr. High/Middle School 8th Grade
Students 070482 Principals, Teachers Grades K-8 Instruction in the Bag by the Bag Ladies
070483 Principals, Teachers Grades K-8 Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development Strategies
by Dr. Anita Archer 070484 Principals, Teachers Grade K-5 SB472 for Grades K through 5 070485 Principals, Teachers Grade 3 Young People’s Concert – 3rd Grade – April 10 & 11, 2007;
9:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. 070486 Principals, Academic Pentathlon Coaches Academic Pentathlon Team Registration 070487 Principals, Academic Pentathlon Coaches Academic Pentathlon Information: Testing Dates & Times 070488 Principals, Community Relations Liaisons
and Designees responsible for Parent Involvement
Parent Involvement Inservice
070489 Principals, School Secretaries and
Attendance Clerks March Timeline for Attendance Information
070490 Academic Program Leaders, Program
Specialists, and Academic Coaches at Grades K-6 Schools
Content and Pedagogy Training for Grades K-6 – REMINDER
070491 Academic Program Leaders, Program
Specialists, and Academic Coaches at Grades 6-8 Schools
Content and Pedagogy Training for Grades 6-8 – REMINDER
070492 All 2007 Certificated and Classified
Retirees Twenty-First Annual Retirement Banquet
March 22, 2007
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Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
To: ALL EMPLOYEES Date: March 22, 2007 Subject: JOB OPPORTUNITIES
No. 070478
Prepared By: Mary Helen Donez, Employment Supervisor, Personnel Services Approved By: Jeanette Hixson, Director, Classified Personnel Page 1 of 2
CLASSIFIED
BUS MONITOR, 4.5 – 5.75 HOUR
$966 - $1,505 per month CLOSING: April 4, 2007
INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF, 6 HOUR
$1,865 - $2,264 per month OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
Eight hour equivalent: $2,159 - $2,625 per month (Prorated salary based on hours worked)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, 6 HOUR $1,598 - $1,943 per month OPEN UNTIL FILLED
CERTIFICATED
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – EXTENDED YEAR
(To be filled within District) CLOSING: March 28, 2007
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SPECIALIST/THERAPIST
Current teacher salary schedule plus, $4,413 stipend OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SUMMER SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY TEACHER (To be filled within District) CLOSING: March 28, 2007
SUMMER SCHOOL JR.
HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER (To be filled within District) CLOSING: March 28, 2007
TEACHER TUTOR, 3-5 HOUR Current teacher salary schedule, pro-rated to assigned hours
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Visit our web page at: http://www.bcsd.com JOB OPPORTUNITY HOTLINE:
Management/Certificated: 631-4871 Classified: 631-4870
C:MYDOCUMENTS/ISP/TABFINALDATE 2006-2007
Reviewed By: Randall Ranes, Director, Student Services
Prepared By: Steve Castro, Supervisor I, Student Services
Subject: Final Due Dates for Short and Long Term Independent Study, Various Dates
Approved By: Dr. Ruth Holton, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Page 1 of 1
Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
Ending Dates for Independent Study The last day for Short Term Independent Study will be Friday, May 18, 2007 (i.e., Travel, Family Emergency, and Short Term Illness). Students must be returning to school by Monday, May 21, 2007. All lesson plans, audit trails, and samples of work (“Paperwork”) for Short Term Independent Study must be turned in to Maria Pena in Student Services by Friday, May 25, 2007, in order for students to receive attendance credit. Long Term Independent Study students will continue through May 31, 2007. The Paperwork for Long Term Independent Study is due no later than June 1, 2007. If you have any questions, please call Maria at 14627.
To: All Employees Date: March 22, 2007 No. 070479
Prepared By: Myriam Lawhon, Community Relations Liaison, Instructional Services Reviewed By: Ruth Van Worth-Rogers, Supervisor I, Instructional Services Approved By: Dr. Ruth Holton, Assistant Superintendent-Instruction Page 1 of 2
Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
Subject: District-Wide Parent Volunteer of the Year Recognition, May 10th, 2007 Kern County Museum, 11:00am – 12:00pm
To: All Principals Date: March 22, 2007 No. 070480
The Department of Instructional Services/Parent Involvement will sponsor the annual Parent Volunteer Recognition ceremony to acknowledge the contributions of parent
volunteers in the Bakersfield City School District.
Each school’s Parent Volunteer will be recognized at the May 10th, 2007 reception. Please submit a digital photo
and a brief explanation appropriate to be included in a recognition book by March 29, 2007.
**The event will be outdoors, don’t forget your sunglasses.
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007 Place: Kern County Museum 3801 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Parent Volunteer of the Year Recognition
BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
_______________________SCHOOL PLEASE RETURN TO PARENT INVOLVEMENT Attention: MYRIAM LAWHON NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007. Full name of volunteer being honored: ___________________________________________ (As to be printed on program) Home address: _________________________ Home phone: _________________________ Work address: _________________________ Work phone: __________________________ Name(s) of this parent’s children: Name Grade Name Grade
Why is this person being honored? PRINCIPAL: PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: In the space provided, please describe why your parent is being honored as your school’s Parent Volunteer of the Year. Please elaborate on the major contributions of this individual. Please note that what you provide will be cut and pasted into a nice recognition book to be given to each of the parent volunteers at the May 10, 2007 ceremony. (100 -150 words)
WE ENCOURAGE PRINCIPALS TO ATTEND WITH THEIR SCHOOL VOLUNTEER
07-TAB - Graduation Instructions.doc
Prepared By: Lorraine Thompson, Academic Improvement & Accountability
Subject: Graduation Instructions for Jr. High/Middle School 8th grade students
Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed.D, Asst. Superintendent, Academic Improvement Page 1 of 3
Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
To: All Junior High and Middle School Principals Date: March 22, 2007 No. 070481
GRADUATION INSTRUCTIONS
Attached is a copy of the Graduation Instructions. Additional copies will be sent to your school to be distributed to all eighth grade students graduating in May, 2007.
Bakersfield City School District Education Center - 1300 Baker Street
Bakersfield, California 93305
Office of Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement & Accountability TO THE PARENTS OF EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES: The following will be helpful to parents of students who are graduating from the eighth grade in May, 2007. 1. Date of Graduation: Thursday, May 31, 2007. 2. Policy of the Board of Education: “Graduation exercises shall be marked with dignity and
simplicity and shall be of a pleasant and memorable type.” 3. Requirements: All students being promoted from the eighth grade must complete assigned work.
All students shall maintain proper academic and behavior standards. In accordance with District policy, pupils may be excluded from the graduation ceremonies.
4. Clothing: Boys and girls should be neatly and simply dressed. It is not recommended for parents to
purchase or rent expensive clothing for graduation exercises. Slacks and sport shirts are recommended for boys. They may wear suits if they wish. When dress
shirts are worn, ties are recommended. Flat or low heel shoes are generally considered to be appropriate. Hats, gloves, purses, or corsages do
not fit the type of promotion exercises being planned by the schools. Simplicity and moderation should be the basis of dress.
5. Gifts: Because of limited time, it will not be possible to present flowers or gifts during the graduation
ceremonies. 6. Name to be used on Diploma of Graduation: The name will appear on the diploma as it is recorded
on the school enrollment form. This will be the student’s legal name and, if different, the name the student uses (AKA). Example: Bill (Smith, legal) Jones.
7. Pupil Records: Federal law requires that the district inform you that we intend to send the records of
your child to the appropriate high school. These records include a history of your child’s attendance, grades, work habits, test scores, and health history. You may make an appointment to review these records at your junior high/middle school before June 1. You may request a copy of the records at fifteen cents a page. You may challenge, in writing, any item in the record.
If your child has been tested and placed in a Special Education program, those records will also be
sent to the high school. Before June 1, you may call the Department of Special Education (Telephone: 631-5863), located at 714 Williams Street, to determine the location of, and schedule a review for, special education records.
Information regarding time and location of graduation exercises, tickets, and parties for graduates will be sent at a later day from the office of the Principal.
Bakersfield City School District Education Center - 1300 Baker Street
Bakersfield, California 93305
Office of Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement & Accountability PARA LOS PADRES DE LOS GRADUANDOS DEL OCTAVO GRADO: Lo siguiente será de ayuda para los padres de los estudiantes que graduarán del octavo grado en mayo del 2007. 1. Fecha de Graduación: Jueves, 31 de mayo del 2007. 2. Norma de la Directiva de Educación: “Los ejercicios de graduación deben de estar marcados con
dignidad y sencillez y deben de ser de un tipo agradable y memorable.” 3. Requisitos: Todos los estudiantes que están siendo pasados del octavo grado tienen que terminar el
trabajo asignado. Todos los estudiantes deberán mantener normas académicas y de conducta apropiadas. De acuerdo con la norma del Distrito, los alumnos pueden ser excluidos de las ceremonias de graduación.
4. Vestuario: Los estudiantes deberán de estar arreglados y vestidos con sencillez. Recomendamos a los
padres que no compren o alquilen ropa costosa para los ejercicios de graduación. Pantalones de salir y camisas sport son recomendables para los muchachos. Pueden usar trajes si así lo
desean. Si usan camisas para corbata, éstas deben de usarse. Zapatos bajos o con tacón bajo generalmente se consideran apropiados. Sombreros, guantes, bolsas y
ramilletes de flores no son apropiados para el tipo de ejercicios de graduación que las escuelas han planeado. Sencillez, moderación y buen gusto deberán ser las bases de un vestido de graduación.
5. Regalos: Debido al tiempo limitado, no será posible presentar flores o regalos durante las ceremonias
de graduación. 6. El nombre que se usará en el Diploma de Graduación: El nombre que aparecerá en el diploma es el
que está registrado en el formulario de matrícula de la escuela. Este será el nombre legal del/la estudiante, si éste es diferente al nombre por el cual el/la estudiante es conocido/a. Ejemplo: Juan (González, legal) Pérez.
7. Récords Cumulativos: La Ley Federal requiere que el distrito le informe que intentamos enviar los
récords de su hijo/a a la escuela secundaria correspondiente. Estos récords incluyen un historial de la asistencia de su hijo/a, calificaciones, hábitos de trabajo, resultados de las pruebas, y el historial de salud. Usted puede hacer una cita para revisar estos récords en su escuela “junior high”/intermedia, antes del día 1º de junio. Usted puede solicitar una copia de los récords a quince centavos por página. Si usted no está de acuerdo con alguna parte de la información anotada en los récords, puede notificarlo por escrito.
Si a su hijo/a se le ha dado alguna prueba para algún programa de Educación Especial, esos récords también se enviarán a la escuela secundaria. Antes del 1º de junio, usted puede llamar al “Department of Special Education,” (Teléfono: 631-5863) localizado en el 714 Williams Street, para determinar el lugar, y programar una cita para la revisión de los récords.
Información concerniente a la hora y lugar de los ejercicios de graduación, boletos y fiestas para los graduandos, será enviada más tarde por la oficina del/la director/a.
Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
To: Principals, Teachers Grades K- 8 Date: 3/22/07 Subject: Instruction in the Bag by the Bag Ladies
No. 070482
Prepared By: Brenda Peek Russell, Program Specialist, Curriculum and Standards Reviewed By: Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement and Accountability
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BAG LADIES’ EVENT
You are invited to attend an exciting workshop that highlights hands-on, interactive, creative,
and motivating ideas and activities by Leslie Santos and the Harcourt School Publishers!
“Instruction in the Bag” will be presented by The Bag Ladies
On Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at the Doubletree Hotel.
Additional information and registration directions are attached.
Space is limited – be sure to register!
TAB/Bag Ladies Workshop/kc
Please return by June 8, 2007
Bag Ladies EventWednesday, June 13, 2007
Bakersfield, CA
Fax To: Leslie Santos at 209-726-3003
School______________________ District___________________
School Phone _______________ School Fax________________
E-mail _________________________________________________
Name Grade Level
Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
To: Principals, Teachers Grades PreK-8 Date: 3/22/07 Subject: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development Strategies by Dr. Anita Archer
No. 070483
Prepared By: Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement and Accountability
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Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development Strategies Presented by Dr. Anita Archer
Kern County Superintendent of Schools invites you to Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development Strategies presented by Dr. Anita Archer. Dr. Archer connects research on teaching and learning with specific instructional practices for classroom implementation across grade levels and content areas.
Additional information and registration form are attached.
Visit our web site at: http://departments.bcsd.com/cipd/ Word/TAB/Archer/kc
OFFICE OF LARRY E. REIDER KERN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN
KCSOS Division of Instructional Services
Invites you to a workshop by
Dr. Anita Archer presenting
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development Strategies
Dr. Anita Archer is a nationally renowned teacher, researcher and author. In her workshop presentations, Dr. Archer connects research on teaching and learning with specific instructional practices for classroom implementation across grade levels and content areas. In her workshop presentations, she consistently models the elements of explicit instruction and provides teachers and administrators with practical strategies for immediate classroom application. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in the areas of reading comprehension and vocabulary development strategies, critical components of student success in school. DATE: Saturday, April 21, 2007 TIME: 8:00 a.m. registration 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. workshop session (lunch on your own) PLACE: University Square 2000 K Street, Room US-2 Bakersfield, California 93301
Registration fee: $75.00 per person Space is limited, so register early..
Registration Form
Anita Archer Workshop – April 21, 2007
Name: Position: School: School District E-mail Address: Please return registration form and payment to: Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, 1300 17th Street, CITY CENTRE, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4533, ATTN: Ann Phillips or fax to (661) 636-4135 or send by E-mail to [email protected]
Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
To: Principals, Teachers, Grades K through 5 Date: 3/22/07 Subject: SB472 for Grades K through 5
No. 070484
Prepared By: Pattie Minor, Resource Teacher, Curriculum and Standards Reviewed By: Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement and Accountability
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SB 472 (Formerly AB 466) for Grades K through 5
(Initial Training)
SB 472, (Formerly AB 466) establishes a Reading Professional Development Program to support teachers in effectively implementing the California English/Language Arts content standards. What are the goals of SB 472?
• Provide in-depth training on how to fully implement board approved instructional programs, • Develop professional knowledge and awareness of current and confirmed research, • Provide opportunities to observe modeled instruction and practice instructional delivery
using adopted materials, • Promote consistent instruction for students using research-based strategies, • Set the stage for the successful implementation of the Houghton Mifflin Language Arts
program. Through:
• Forty hours of institute training and eighty hours of follow-up.
Participation in SB 472 is required of teachers at schools with the Reading First and High Priority Schools Grants, however all teachers are encouraged to take part in this training. Teachers must attend ALL sessions, and the eighty hours of follow-up (follow-up occurs during the teacher workday) in order to complete the training.
Compton Jr. High 3211 Pico Ave
June 4-8, 2007 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Lunch will be provided. Teachers please bring your Teacher’s Edition, Extra Support and English Learner Handbooks, and the Reading/Language Art Framework with you to the training sessions. Teachers will be paid $1,000 for their attendance and extra time for homework. If you have any questions, please call Pattie Minor at extension 14741. Registration deadline is May 27, 2007. Please call Kelly Sanchez at 14874 to register.
TABS/SB 472 Grades K-5/kc
Approved By: Dr. Ruth Holton, Assistant Superintendent, Instruction Page 1
Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
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Prepared By: Esther Solis, Community Relations Liaison, Instructional Services Reviewed By: Ruth VanWorth-Rogers, Supervisor I, Instructional Services
Subject: Parent Involvement Inservice
To: Principals, Community Relations Liaisons and Designees responsible for Parent Involvement
Date: March 22, 2007 No. 070488
Parent Involvement Inservice
9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Professional Development Center (PDC)
Monday, March 26, 2007
Agenda
• Welcome and Introductions 5 minutes Esther Solis
• Health and School Readiness 30 minutes Debbie Wood, Health Services
• PIQE 30 minutes Juan Avila, Executive Director PIQE (Parent Institute for Quality Education) Laura Salgado, Associate Director PIQE
• After School Programs 30 minutes Theresa Haas, Youth Services Specialist
Overview of program components After School Programs
• Announcements Next meeting is Monday, May 21, 2007 in the PDC
March Attendance Information Timeline\3/22/07\kew
Prepared By: Natalie Arduain, Accounting Supervisor, Fiscal Services
Approved By: Teri Schallock, Chief Business Official
Reviewed By: Steve McClain, Director, Fiscal Services
Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
Due to the State/County Period 2 (P-2) Attendance deadline in April, we need the following to be hand delivered to Fiscal Services/Attendance on Friday, March 30, 2007 by 3:30 p.m. Month 8 Active Enrollment Copies of Month 8 ACR’s (no exceptions)
• Signed and dated (no pre-dates) by Teacher • Signed and dated (no pre-dates) by Principal • By grade level • Sort alpha within grade level
Absence Logs signed and dated by Attendance Clerk Tardy Logs/Slips Parent Notes Sign In / Sign Out sheets Corrected and Signed Trial Attendance Report (ATZ/ATT05 and PKZ05, if applicable) Copy of Unresolved Absence Report with no Errors (ATZ/ATT09) ITSA Attendance Sheets Thank you for helping our district meet this critical deadline. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Melissa Hutchens at ext. 14657 or Sherri Watkins at ext. 14679.
Subject: March Timeline for Attendance Information
To: Principals, School Secretaries and Attendance Clerks Date: March 22, 2007
No. 070489
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Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
To: Academic Program Leaders, Program Specialist, and Academic Coaches at Grades K-6 Schools
Date: 3/22/07
Subject: Content and Pedagogy Training for Grades K-6 – REMINDER
No. 070490
Prepared By: Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement and Accountability
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Content and Pedagogy Training for Grades K-6
REMINDER!
For Academic Program Leaders, Program Specialists, and Academic Coaches at K-6 Schools (Elementary Campuses)
DATE
Place & Time
March 23 Hodel’s
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Questions may be directed to Kathy Walker at extension 14784.
Call Cindy Busby at extension 14799 to confirm your attendance.
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Reminders
1. Homework Reminder: a. Read the 2 fluency articles, “Creating Fluent Readers” and “Beyond Speed” b. Observe classrooms at your site to determine use and consistency of instructional
routines c. Shadow your “table coach” for a 4th day
2. Participants need to bring the following HMR T.E.’s: a. T.E., Grade K, Theme 4 b. T.E., Grade 4, Theme 4 c. T.E., Grade 2, Theme 3* d. T.E., Grade 5, Theme 3* e. ALL training materials (handouts & articles) from Days 1-4
* Please note the change in T.E. from Day 4.
Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
To: Academic Program Leaders, Program Specialists, and Academic Coaches at Grades 6-8 Schools
Date: 3/22/07
Subject: Content and Pedagogy Training for Grades 6-8 - REMINDER
No. 070491
Prepared By: Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement and Accountability
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Content and Pedagogy Training for Grades 6-8
(Both Elementary and Middle School Campuses)
REMINDER! Content and Pedagogy Leadership Training for all Academic Program Leaders,
Program Specialists, and Academic Coaches, Grades 6-8 at both elementary and middle school campuses.
The content of the training is effective instructional delivery. The Holt text is being used as the model during the presentation. The coaching and facilitation skills
presented are specific to the junior high and middle school setting.
Training Date Place & Time
March 26 Hodel’s
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Questions may be directed to Kathy Walker at extension 14784.
Call Cindy Busby at extension 14799 to confirm your attendance.
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Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin
To: All 2007 Certificated and Classified Retirees Date: 3/22/07 Subject: Twenty First Annual Retirement Banquet
No. 070492
Prepared By: Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Dr. Ruth Holton, Assistant Superintendent, Instruction Page 1 of 1
Attention All 2007 Retirees
Twenty First Annual
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Celebrate with a Touch of Class Bakersfield Convention Center
Thursday, May 17, 2007
If you are planning to retire this year, we would like to recognize you at this year’s banquet.
It is important that you submit your letter of retirement to
Personnel Services before May 1, 2007.
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