April 27-May 1, 2020

Hello TJ Stars!

Week Two of Distance Learning is in the books!  Thank you so much for all of the hard work that you have dedicated to supporting our Star's learning at home!  You are ALL doing an AMAZING job!  A huge SHOUT out to you all we know that this is HARD work and we are here to support you!
As you may already know Thomsd Jefferson is a PBIS school, (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports.) The TJ Staff has encouraged your Star to R.I.S.E. at home. Our R.I.S.E. expectations are the foundation of how we learn and lead together at school and in life.

I have noted that many of you are using the RISE expectations at home and that is a wonderful way to create some continuity between the learning at school and the new learning environment at home. Some families have posted the RISE expectations in their homes and in the place where their students are learning.
Our RISE expectations are below:

When it comes to the learning day please know that not all of the work should be done in one sitting, take breaks, head outside for a walk, ride your bikes, and allow your Star to reset if necessary.  I know that I have found that the importance of routine is key to success in the Acke household.  We are trying very hard to have regular bedtimes and wake-ups plus structured times for studies.  We have also found it helpful for our son to have a designated study space that is as free from distractions as possible.

Some families have found that a sticker chart or token economy has been successful in encouraging their students to RISE during work time. At school, we use Star Bucks to acknowledge the expected behaviors and use target talk that describes specific behavior that was observed.  If you would like to use Star Bucks at home please click on this Star Bucks LINK to find some.

Thank you for RISING at home we are all in this together and if you need anything please contact your child's teacher or me.

Be well,
Kirsten Acke

It is SO wonderful to see the faces of our staff and our students on Zoom or in pictures.  We would like to create weekly slide decks to share on Facebook celebrating Distance Learning and our Stars.  Please take a picture of your Star ortake a quick video and save them to this folder:

We are TJ School Folder or email them to kthomas-acke@rcsdk8.org

If you are able to print our this sign We are TJ Sign or create one that has the hashtag: #WeareTJ that would be wonderful!

Together we will RISE and this a great way to celebrate our community.

Read Aloud with Mrs. Acke

 Parent Resource Page

 - Please remember to check out our Parent Resource Website Page to find support and recent communication documents.

3rd Trimester Grading Information

3rd-Trimester Report Card - At the end of the school year, all students (TK-8) will receive one of the following two comments, for each teacher, on their report card:

The student participated in Distance Learning and will be going on to the next grade level.

Interventions were provided, including site administrator and psychologist/counselor, and the student rarely participated in Distance Learning. The parent should set up a meeting with the site administrator prior to school starting in 2020-2021. This code would be used only if interventions such as the use of a counselor and multiple supportive outreach attempts have been exhausted.

Elementary students will also be provided with the following information on their 3rd-Trimester report card:

Two sentences on what the student has done well throughout the school year.

One sentence on a skill or area that the student could continue to work on.

Social-Emotional and Family Supports

Destiny Community Center 
The link above is to access assistance through Destiny.  

Request for Support

Your family's well being is very important to us. If you would like to connect with one of the mental health professionals in the Roseville City School District or need additional support during distance learning, please fill out this non-emergency form. After we receive your request, someone will be in contact with you within 48 business hours.