Important Information
Forecasting –
We are getting students to complete their forecasting forms and the numbers have improved! But there are still more students. 78 next year Sophomores have completed forecasting, 72 next year Juniors, and 56 next year seniors.
Why is Forecasting Important?
- This determines the classes YOU are teaching for the 21-22 school year.
- We are checking their selections along with their transcripts after they submit their form and making corrections as needed. We are then emailing them the corrections/their final selections so they have the correct classes when they register next week so students have the correct classes they need to stay on track to graduate.
How You Can Help:
- Please remind students to complete their forecasting forms.
- Promote your classes.
We are sending out a reminder email to students/parents today with the links to the forms and video tutorials.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!
At the end of our professional development conversation with Doug Reeves Wednesday, he described the opportunity to participate in a problem of practice series this spring.
If you are interested in joining Doug Reeves and his team at Creative-Leadership-Solutions as you work on a challenge, define a problem of practice, and test out interventions and ideas as you create an action research project, then sign up for the OSU-Cascades class. It is a 2-credit class that is offered in Spring 2021 (see the syllabus for dates and course requirements). Registration is currently open but will close on March 31st.
To register for the class, complete the registration and application form and upload them to this google folder. If you have attended a BLS-OSU Cascades class in the last 12 months, then you do not need to complete the application form. There is an initial $35 application fee which will be billed by OSU-C once they receive your application.
Additionally, the district will compensate teachers for the five after school sessions (including May) and the time to prep for the May share out.
If you have any questions, please contact Michele Oakes ([email protected]).
To Do
News
In case you missed it, here is an article regarding our district’s look at grading practices (with a highlight of our schools with standards-based grading) that was published last Saturday in The Bulletin. Shout out to Steve and Stephen for their contribution to this article! Thank you to Roger and Stephen for presenting their grading systems at our last school board work session!
Instructional Practices
This week’s blog continues the series geared towards equalizing a student’s access to success. We are continuing to focus on powerful, high-level – but also basic – strategies that support student understanding of a task. Week 1 focused on articulating the ‘what’ and ‘why’; Week 2 focused on the importance of rubrics that allow students to set goals and choose outcomes. This week focuses on the vital importance of exemplars.
Here’s the link: https://blogs.bend.k12.or.us/dean.richards/2021/03/09/can-you-give-me-an-example/
Supporting Secondary Instruction
EdTech Bytes
Advisory
IPSI
Sped / 504 / LEAD & Equity /HU (historically underserved)
Mental Health / SEL
Stress, Trauma and the Brain Episode 2 – How Stress Impacts Brain Function Stress is a natural part of life and we all experience it daily. However, we don’t often think about what stress does to our brain, our ability to learn new concepts, get along with others, or recall information. Dr. Perry discusses the impact of stress on students and teachers, and explains how creating a safe, secure environment is critical to allowing students to reach their full potential. The video is 5-minutes long and will change how you think about your students.
Canvas
Safety
Please take time to review the Illness & Symptom(s) reminder – even if you have already had the vaccine!
Athletics / Activities
HERE are the weekly sports events for this week. Departure times are included for every away event except Cross-Country.
Calendar Items
March 15th: Virtual School Information Night (incoming 9th graders), 6PM FLYER
March 17th: SIW – Independent Work Time
March 22 – 26: Spring Break
March 29th: First day of Gold Schedule (periods 2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
March 29th: Senior Information Night (virtual), 6PM – this is for our current seniors & parents