Important Information
All-In Schedule –
Here is our All-In Bell Schedule. This schedule will start on Monday, April 12th. Our doors will open at 9AM, and students will enter the school at the two [same] locations and will be checked for masks, food/drink, and “obvious” physical symptoms of not feeling well.
Conferences –
Originally conferences were planned for April 12th, but because that is our first day/week with All-In they were then moved to April 20th . . . NOW, we have been given the green-light to have much more flexibility. Teachers can schedule conferences for any day/time throughout the month of April.
- Recognizing the preparation needed to return all students to full time in person learning and hoping to give our staff as much flexibility as possible, we have scheduled parent conferences to begin as early as Thursday, April 1st, and to be completed by Friday, April 30th. At the HS level we have four hours that staff are expected to engage in conferences. Because of the limited hours available, teachers should prioritize conferences with families of students who are struggling the most and/or with families who, because of language barriers, have had limited interaction with the teacher(s) or school.
Conferences may be scheduled at any time outside of student contact time.
As a reminder, all conferences should be either virtual or over the phone.
- The district has traditionally included evening hours to accommodate families who cannot attend during normal school hours. It is the district’s expectation that staff schedule some conferences in the late afternoon, early evening, and before-school hours to work within families’ schedules. Teachers may adjust their schedules on April 16th or on any of the SIW work times listed above to compensate for after-hours conferences.
*** I would recommend using: myconferencetime.com to schedule your conferences. It’s free for the first 15 days!
From Counseling :
About half of the students on the lists finished their forecasting on Thursday/Friday. School Counseling will finish up forecasting on Monday and Tuesday this week in the library. Thank you again for your cooperation – it has made a huge difference forecasting in person.2nd – Sophomores (next year)3rd – Juniors (next year)5th/6th – Seniors (next year)7th – Stragglers for all grade levels
We will call students down by name on Monday/Tuesday for finishing forecasting, so I don’t think we need to make this announcement in the newsletter for students.
THANK YOU!! 🙂
To Do
Begin making a plan, and scheduling your 4 hours of conferences for the month of April. Keep notes/records of your conference plan and specifics about who you conferenced with, how, and how long.
Please make sure your classroom is ready for All-In by April 12th. If you have questions or special requests please contact Stace Baker.
News
10 JROTC Cadets from La Pine High School began work on a community dog park at Rosland Campground. The project, sponsored by the Mayor’s Office, will be completed exclusively by the La Pine NJROTC Unit using recycled materials. It will likely take 3-4 work days, a total of about 200 person hours of work, to complete. There are also plans to build a new trail that connects the two boat launches within the campground. In the fall and early winter, the NJROTC unit completed a trail work project that connected several trails on the campground property which allow walkers and XC skiers to make a loop along the border of the property.
Instructional Practices
Curious about Pear Deck?
OUR ELEMENTARY COLLEAGUES LOVE IT FOR A REASON! IT CAN BE JUST AS GREAT FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS.
Skyline and CDL’s math teacher Gabe Schepergerdes loves it and uses it on a daily basis. At Skyline, it is used so commonly that a subscription is provided for the staff. The CDL team was converted immediately upon seeing a demonstration about how he uses it. Throughout K-12 education, the teachers that know it, love it. No matter what grade or subject you teach, if you use slideshows, PearDeck is a fabulous engagement tool that is as easy for you as for them. Are you curious? Learn more HERE!
Supporting Secondary Instruction
EdTech Bytes
Advisory
We are keeping Advisory on Wednesdays . . . and now we can do it in person! We have created some momentum with Advisory and we felt it was beneficial to keep it in place. It’s still only 15 minutes (not long), but it will allow us to do check-ins, announcements, grade-checks, and some fun team-building activities. More to come!
Sped / 504 / LEAD & Equity /HU (historically underserved)
Please see the ELL Department Newsletter for updates and information regarding supports and services for our culturally- and linguistically-diverse students and families.
Mental Health / SEL
Stress, Trauma, and the Brain – Regulating Yourself and Your Classroom
Human beings are social creatures, and because of that, our moods and personalities are extremely contagious to one another. Dr. Perry explains how students and teachers can often impact each other’s mood and brain function, and shares effective classroom strategies that help keep students and adults calm and regulated, decrease behavior challenges, and improve academic engagement. Episode 4 is is 8-minutes long and will change how you think about your students.
Also, Here is a link to a website that has some tips for coping with change. This might be a good topic as we prepare for ALL-in!
Canvas
Canvas is here to stay…even post-pandemic! With the transition back to in-person instruction, our teams are getting many questions about the “future” of Canvas and expectations for the continued use of this system. Please recognize that our district’s implementation of the Canvas Learning Management System was accelerated by the pandemic. However, the need was recognized pre-pandemic, and training and implementation had started prior to last March. Canvas provides a consistent platform that teachers, students, parents, and support staff can rely on for communication, instructional support, and feedback. Our district team has created this document as a starting place for our building plan using Canvas.
From our Building Canvas Lead (Lindsey Spring):
As you are starting to plan for April 12th and students “all in”, your Canvas team wanted to reach out to you about using Canvas in this new model. We have had many transitions with Canvas and I think back to that first week with it and how far we’ve all come with using this new platform in our classrooms! This year has been a crazy one, but I think we all have done an amazing job at adapting to this new platform and using it purposefully in our classes!
Some things to note or think about moving forward:
- Canvas is here to stay: Next year we will be using Canvas as well, so continue to use the platform and make sure students know how to use it so transitions can keep staying simple. I know the temptation is there to go “yay we are all back bye bye Canvas” but that is not likely to happen anytime soon.
- Turning things in on paper: You can set up a Canvas assignment and have it turned in “On Paper” then go back and enter the points on Canvas. If you are wanting to transition to more paper or in class assignments, you can still easily do this on Canvas. When you create the assignment under Submission type, select “on paper” this will restrict students from turning it online. However, you will need to go back and enter grades in canvas once they are turned in!
- Canvas and Synergy: The district is still committed to Canvas and using it as your first source for grading and then passing back to Synergy. As well, we started in Canvas and passing back to Synergy this Semester, so you can’t switch now. You will still need to enter things in Canvas (whether it is paper or digital) and pass back to Synergy. Remember, doing it this way allows everyone to use Grade Guardian effectively.
- Questions to ask yourself as you transition:
- How can I continue to organize and set up Canvas to meet student needs as they begin yet another transition?
- What does a student do when they are absent? How can you create links, resources, etc. so students can easily check Canvas? Absences are going to more common now with all back in and sickness, appointments, trips, and sports, how will a student make up work? Having a plan in place now and communicating this with students will be helpful for the transition.
- How can you incorporate Canvas and Tech into the classroom while also encouraging collaboration, hands on learning, and interpersonal learning?
- What happens if we go to CDL? With the unknown still looming, how can you set up Canvas and teach students to use Canvas so you can pivot in a moment’s notice?
As always, your Canvas team is here for support should you need us! 🙂
Safety
Rules that are still in place when we go All-In:
Masks required (no gaiters)
Seating charts required
Bathroom – one at a time from classrooms
Bathroom – sign out/in
No lockers
No vending machines
No food/drink in classrooms (other than personal water bottles)
Cleaning between classes
Athletics / Activities
HERE is our last week of fall sport events. We start spring sport practices as well on 4/5.
Calendar Items
April 7 – SIW: Member Directed
April 7 – Senior Information Night, 6:30 PM, Flyer
April 12 – First Day All-In
April 12 – ASVAB, 9:30 AM
April 14 – Principal Interviews
April 14 – SIW: Member Directed
April 16 – No School / Comp Day for Conferences