Highlights of the Week
Orchestra Visit
Students from
the high school visited our fourth and fifth graders this week. Our visitors played a wide variety of
instruments and shared with them the benefits of playing in the
band and orchestra. They also explained how
our fourth and fifth graders can start now by participating in the Legend music
feeder program. Click here for more information on an upcoming parent information
night detailing this program.
Teachers Talk Reading
Gold Rush
teachers reviewed our goals for the year at our weekly Wednesday grade level meetings. As a faculty we hope to answer
the following three essential questions this school year.
How will the Gold Rush staff work collaboratively to support all
students and further their learning?
What does reading instruction look like across grades K-5 that
best prepares students for the 21st century?
How can K-5 reading outcomes be interpreted and instructed in a way that prepares students for the 21st century?
How can K-5 reading outcomes be interpreted and instructed in a way that prepares students for the 21st century?
We believe that
these questions are important because they allow teachers to articulate their work in one of the most important content areas–reading. After spending several years focusing on math, we believe that it is essential that we delve into rich discussions around how to teach students to understand and apply what they read. I look forward to continuing to share our
progress with you as we collectively answer these questions.
What a G.R.E.A.T. Meeting
I really enjoyed
participating in the first G.R.E.A.T. (Gold Rush Educational Assistance Team) meeting
of the year on Wednesday evening. I
shared with G.R.E.A.T. how their contributions to the school last year have already impacted
student learning. Last year G.R.E.A.T.
provided the school with numerous technological tools, including 60 iPads, 5
Mimio Boards, iPad Applications and much more.
I shared how students are using these tools each day to
enhance their learning. In my visits to
classrooms I see students using voice recording options and online
communication tools, such as Edmodo, to share their thinking with others. I also see students using apps to practice
essential skills, the internet to find the answers to their own research
questions and online reading sites to engage in literature. I thank all of our
parents for helping us enhance our work in our classrooms through your generous contributions. We believe that technology is an
essential tool that allows us to teach 21st century skills in an engaging way. The video below shows our students putting the new iPads to great use.
Give Back to Gold Rush
Click here for an additional opportunity to give back to Gold Rush. Target will provide our school funding if we
receive enough votes on facebook.
Points from the PTO
Parent
Survey
The
PTO is in the process of planning for this school year. Your opinions are important! Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey. Your responses will help shape PTO activities to best meet
the needs of all families. Click here for the survey.
Digger
Dash
The
Gold Rush PTO is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Digger Dash
Jog-a-thon! The Digger Dash is the school's primary fundraiser for the year. It was created to promote healthy exercise,
while having fun and raising money. On the day of the
event, students and staff run, jog and walk laps on an outdoor field in
an effort to raise money for Gold Rush. More information on this event will follow. Email goldrushpto@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out at this amazing event.
Upcoming Events
Legend High School 3rd
Annual Home coming Parade - September 5 @ 5:00PM
Floats, candy, great Music and BBQ to follow for $5.00
