

Curriculum Newsletter
December 2024

CAPTI Results
Middle school and Junior High teachers can now see their students' reading scores.
SPED teachers can access school-level data by clicking on the admin tab at the top.
Use this link: bit.ly/capti2024.
GOAL: READING, WRITING, SPEAKING, LISTENING EVERYDAY
- illustrating word walls
- posting sentence frames
- enhancing anchor charts or posters
Click on the link to find a list of "26 Ways Students Can Share and Deepen Their Learning"
- Bell ringers
- Exit tickets
- Chat histories
- Insights
Reach out to your Digital Coach for assistance on these time-saving tools!
Problem Solving
"Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence"
This strategy helps students focus on what they can control and influence, reducing stress and promoting a sense of agency.
1. Introduction: Explain the concept of the Circle of Concern (things they care about but have no control over) and the Circle of Influence (things they can do something about).
2. Activity: Have students draw two concentric circles on a piece of paper. In the outer circle (Circle of Concern), students list worries or problems they cannot change. In the inner circle (Circle of Influence), they list issues they can actively address.
3. Discussion: Guide a conversation on how focusing on the Circle of Influence can reduce anxiety and increase their sense of control and well-being.
4. Application: Encourage students to update their circles regularly as new challenges arise and brainstorm actionable steps for items in their Circle of Influence.
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Important Dates
Professional Learning
(Sub Needed)
Jan. 13
Social Studies MS & JHS
Jan. 27
MS Reading Tier 2 & Tier 3
2nd Monday - January 13th
- Fine Arts
- Health
- Chemistry
- Physics
- ELD (Zoom)
- CTE (by program)
- Social Studies 6th - 12th @ SFJHS
4th Monday - January 27th
- ELA 8th - 12th @ SFJHS
- PE
- CTE (area or school)
- Fine Arts
- CCA/STEM (6th & 7th)
Varsity Tutors for Schools
ALL students have free access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools learning resources through Clever.
Educator Well-Being Course (Winter 2025)
All Administrators, Counselors and Teachers are invited to enroll for the Winter 2025 Well-Being Course. Click the link for more information "Winter Educator Well-Being"