2021-2022 Staffing Survey – Please complete the survey prior to leaving for spring break.
Equitable Grading Practices: This past Wednesday Doug Reeves provided a very thought-provoking presentation on equitable grading practices. Although the session sounds like it is geared toward the secondary level, there are very important implications for the elementary level. The session was recorded so if you were unable to attend, I highly recommend you watch the recorded presentation. A recording of the March 10 WebEx session with Dr. Reeves is available in Performance Matters: https://bend.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/course/viewCourseSearch?courseId=10304
Student Illness Reporting: Please remember to keep all student illness/symptom information confidential; Do not talk about it in front of your students. Unless you have information from the parent about an illness, you do not report anything other than the absence. Please do not report absences or suspected reasons for the absences to Angelina. Using another student’s story about a student’s absence is not an appropriate source to report.
Conferences: Please reach out to families this week to start your sign-up process for conferences. If you need help with creating a google form (survey) or simply use a public sign-up sheet google doc – please let me know and I am happy to help. Conferences are still expected to be via WebEx or phone.
Sparrow: Here is the link mentioned in the meeting on Thursday. Sparrow Virtual Assembly Launch for Millie: https://youtu.be/TV8PGsn5q_U (Total time… 9:19) Please show this to your students this week.
Next week:
- 3/16 Tuesday: 2/3 EBISS – 2:45-3:30 Room 13
- 4/5 EBISS – 2:45-3:30 Room 13 – This meeting will be moved to Tuesday 3/30.
Picture Days:
- Thursday, April 29th – K, 1 & 4/5 (cohort A)
- Friday, April 30th – 2/3, 4/5 (cohort B)
Safety Team; Next meeting is Thursday 4/1 at 2:45 (In person, room 13); Safety Team Notes – Please input any safety concerns or questions on this document for the team to consider.
SEL Menus We have 10 SEL menus for you to choose from!
Highland Piper Newscast has begun! I will record the newscast on Thursdays or Fridays and have it sent out to you by Friday afternoon. Please watch and/or send out the newscast on Monday morning! Thank you!
Here’s Paul’s more official message regarding any potential changes to RSSL:
This is a reminder that BLS are required to follow RSSL guidance for all on site activities occurring within the school day. When the CDC puts out new guidance like they did yesterday for vaccinated people, it does not immediately apply to BLS. Therefore, the masking requirements of RSSL remain in effect within our schools for all people, including vaccinated staff.
Generally, when the CDC releases new guidance, it begins a conversation at the state level within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) about what language will be adopted in our state. OHA and ODE work in conjunction with one another in applying new guidance to the next version of RSSL for all schools. We expect a new RSSL update on 3/19 (yes, the day before spring break).
Once OHA takes a stance, then local health departments get involved. BLS works closely with Deschutes County Health Services to align their practices and ours. Then, through Julianne/Tami/Lora, something is shared with our school communities.
A long story short, please don’t change any practices within our schools without first receiving communication from our district.