Tuesday Assembly
As you saw in the email, we have a great opportunity to meet an experienced astronaut, so on Tuesday please plan on bringing your students to the tent first thing in the morning. We will use our typical assembly seating and Jim will be in front with a microphone and slides. JJ is working on a “official” letter from WOOSE to announce his presentation and purpose for the visit. You should be receiving it soon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Wetherbee
Walking Meetings
I had originally planned to share this in the spring time, but since winter has shown us a different side this year I think it might be a good idea to take advantage of the outside. I would like you to consider a walking “meeting” for you and your team, or even you and another colleague every now and then. We live near a beautiful park and river trail. I would love for us to intentionally connect that beauty into our work day. So please plan ahead and pick a day when you can arrive at the building, drop your stuff in the classroom and then head out on a walk along the river or around the park. No computers, no phones, just your thoughts, voice and colleagues. Oh and yes, you do have to return to your classrooms in time to start the day with your kids. (=
Staff Meeting and TELL Survey
Speaking of meetings…I am canceling the scheduled staff meeting on Tuesday 2/6. As you saw from Shay’s email the TELL survey opens this month, so I am giving this staff meeting time back to you as a compensation for your time to complete the survey. I will come around and provide the cover letter with your access to the survey on Monday and you can complete it during that morning time or at another time when it is more convenient for you.
District SIW Series
Spring District SIW options are now available on PD Place and ready for registration. Our dates for the Spring are 2/21, 3/21, and 4/18. Our final District SIW on 5/16 will be dedicated to Elementary science. The details of this day are still being planned. Be sure to sign up soon!
Math Studios
Thank you for putting the thought and effort into these math studios (and thank you to Kerry for guiding them). It’s never easy to step away from your classroom to dig into professional development, so I appreciate the prep and professionalism you demonstrate during these workshops.
Construction Update
I cannot believe I get to report this again, but our progress is going incredibly well. I shared the concern about the diesel fumes this week, so they will take some steps to mitigate that issue. KNCC also apologized for more rumbling with the giant jack-hammers – they hit some hard more hard rock where they needed to lay some large pipes running under the building.
They will also need to do some more trench work between the main building and the gym, but they will do their best to limit the loud machine work during our school hours as much as possible since they will be closer to the main building.
Report Cards
Message to Teachers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BJgisT7Ywh81XOAlLLpu5WYPozhQKdx/view?usp=sharing
Additional Resources
https://portal.bend.k12.or.us/instruction/content/report-card-guidelines
Kid’s Mini PPP Art Contest
Message:
Hi there. Just wanted to let you know that MBSEF is hosting the SELCO Kid’s Mini PPP art contest. Kids K-5 are encouraged to submit artwork by Feb. 23rd. We would love it if you could pass this info on to teachers. The top 5 entries will win cool prizes. The 1st place entry’s art will be on 1,200 shirts. They will also get a free team of 6 to the Mini PPP. A cool prize from Saxon’s and a pizza party for their class from Round Table.
Here are the specs:
Entries must be submitted on white paper with colored designs. The design may represent the activities of the race: Team Work, Obstacle Course and Running. Kids from K-5th grade can submit artwork. The only requirements of the design are to include the following information:
- SELCO Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle
- Bend, Oregon
- 2018
- The letters MBSEF somewhere on the artwork.
Please include on the back of the design: name, age, grade level, teacher, school, home phone number and email (optional).
Entries MUST be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2018, delivered or mailed to:
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation
563 SW 13th Street, Suite 201(corner of Century Dr. and Donovan)
Bend, OR 97702
Easy-CBM window
Last day for the window is next week on 2/7/18.
2018 Enrollment Key Dates
That time of year is coming up on us quickly. This year the district is rolling out an online application for magnet schools. Paper copies will still be available, but the online application should help streamline the process for each of the school offices tremendously.
Parent Information Dates*
- February 6, 6:00-7:00pm
- February 14, 3:00-4:00pm
Tours
- February 15 2:30-3:30pm
- February 20 2:30-3:30pm
Application Deadline
- March 23, 3:00pm (!!! please note change, originally the time was 4:00)
Heavily Decorated Classrooms vs. Attention
Before you read the article linked below, please know that I am not advocating for bare walls. Art, students work, friezes, etc. are crucial to a rich learning environment, however I feel this is important information for us to keep in mind.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140527100646.htm
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