Lottery Deadline is Friday 3/23
Lottery for next year will be completed after spring break. It’s hard to believe it’s already here, but ready or not time moves on.
Yearbook Reminder
Please put your photos in the google folder before April 2nd. Amy will not have much time to finalize the yearbook after this date, so please be sure to get your photos in the folder or we will miss the deadline to print. As of Wednesday 3/21/18 I can see photos in the folders for Amber, Jennifer, JJ and Misha. If you need help or you are having difficulty, please let me know.
Here is a link to the google folders for yearbook pictures.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14JMuQ68jWPUQ9d6bxlOexhQVSTfyFPPN?usp=sharing
Staffing Survey
Deadline is Friday 3/23.
https://goo.gl/forms/n7GbM5FzN9D500r72
Staffing for 2018-2019
We are still a long way out from knowing when we can expect to get any permission to move forward with any hiring for next year. I still do not have a staffing plan in hand and it’s not likely to be released to me until Friday 2/23 at the earliest. I will let you know as soon as I have a solid approval to move forward.
March Assembly Link
FYI – Just in case you would like to see the slideshow sequence early.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PMrzE9532EoIgZ3QbhWfM7F2eLNVaXWd6E5RlMOUZVg/edit?usp=sharing
Start Time Change Proposals
Just FYI – During conference days we will be providing opportunities for our families to provide their input/feedback on the two options for start times for the 2019-2020 school year. It sounds like there will be a short slide presentation to play with an opportunity for them to complete a survey after the presentation.
Safety
Visible Posters – IN AN EMERGENCY WHEN YOU HEAR IT. DO IT.
- These should be posted in every room and easily visible.
- The protocols provided for each of these commands, (i.e. Lockout or Lockdown) are to be followed when the signal is given or the alarm is sounded.
- They are intentionally simple and straightforward. Less detail means it will more likely be remembered during stressful times.
- The Lockdown and Evacuation are probably the two most relevant protocols to continually review.
Quick Reference Guide for Emergencies
- These are the spiral laminated green/red notebooks.
- They can be used to provide a quick communication; green for OK or red for problem.
- Information/instruction is already dated and possibly less relevant but overall still a useful resource.
Culture of Safety Document
- This document outlines a set of non-negotiable items and practices for all BLP schools. I’ve linked it to several updates for you to review.
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By9sJRluBirgOGpjQ1MwRUoyeWc/view?usp=sharing
- There is still some work for us to do in regards to this document, but when you consider some of the major changes to prior practices, we are in good shape.
- Some things to note;
- Locking the classroom doors is a challenge to our day to day operations. The locked door is one of the most crucial pieces to ensuring the safety of people in the room during a lockout situation. Door blocks, magnets and ropes are not approved. This information may change in the future, but for now fire codes do not support their use and statics available show they decrease your safety.
- It is expected teachers will carry their keys on them at all times. Having your keys on hand prepares you for doors and gates as you evacuate.
- Visitor and Volunteer Sign In
- We are successful at using our new system for about 99% of the people coming on campus.
- We do utilize the old plastic passes in some cases. These are handed directly to people, when we recognize them and their purpose on campus is brief drop-off or pick-up.
- After spring break we will remove the doorbell and start using the standard intercom located to the right side of the door. This will allow us to question somebody we do not recognize before letting them inside. It’s just one more layer of safety for us to use.
Design Team Updates
I will be adding some information from our design team meetings from last week in another update soon.
Safe TOUCH Lessons
After spring break I still need to complete lessons for all Kindergarten, 1st grade and one more 2/3 class.
SBAC
The time for testing is coming up soon. I will send the links to the training videos after spring break (unless you are looking for some exciting videos for the vacation time then I can send them before). Lorin and I will meet with each of the grade level teams on the following dates;
- 2/3 Team on Wednesday, April 25th
- 4/5 Team on Tuesday April 24th
During those meetings we will cover the following;
- Testing Schedule
- Accomodations
- accessing the TIDE (the testing program)
Education Foundation Grant
The Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools will accept Classroom Grant Applications beginning Monday, March 12, 2018 through Friday, April 13, 2018 at 5:00 pm. The program is open to all Bend-La Pine public school teachers and schools. We look forward to receiving your creative and innovative ideas that engage youth in learning in the areas of art, music & STEM projects. Project requests should be $2,500 or less. Teachers may submit one application during the grant cycle; however, schools may submit several applications and principals must indicate prioritization. A copy of our updated and revised application, guidelines and instruction is attached and can also be found on our website at www.engagedminds.org.
Your Classroom Grant Application must be submitted using our form and emailed to classroomgrantapplications.com by the deadline to be considered.
Questions can be directed to Michelle Johnson, Executive Director, Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools at the email [email protected] or by calling our office at (541) 355-5660. Thank you for all that you do on behalf of our students. We are all truly better together!
Growth Mindset in the Math Classroom
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vMrsy_OEpXy18l8MX81DtqqkIk8btrLLnY9zXSbvGM0/edit?usp=sharing