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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

Volume XII Number 30

Published weekly by the Communications Department

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


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


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


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.


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


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]


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


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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


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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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


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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.

Word/TAB/Content and Pedagogy Grade K-6 Reminder/kc

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.


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


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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.

Word/TAB/Content and Pedagogy Grade 6-8 Reminder/kc


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

RReettiirreemmeenntt BBaannqquueett

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.

Word/TAB/Retirement Dinner Notification 3.22.07/kc

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