State Assessments: Dave VanLoo shared this message with us today, so it appears like we are in a wait-and-see mode [I am shaking my head with a little disbelief as I share this];
Good afternoon,
If you’ve been tracking local education news, you’ve likely seen that several Oregon districts have taken the stance that they will not administer OSAS tests in accordance with Oregon’s federal waiver. This week Washington state also announced that they are delaying all spring testing until fall. Because of all this, and the recognition that hard pivots and uncertainty seem to be a constant these days, please put a one-week pause on any planned statewide testing activity. At this time it is worth stepping back to see if or how Oregon’s leadership responds to all of this. The OSAS testing window lasts until 6/11, and there is no prize for being first out of the gate to test, so waiting for some of the dust to settle appears to be a prudent course of action. I’ll be sure to keep everyone posted on this issue.
Thanks, and have a great weekend!
Next week:
- Thursday – Staff Meeting 2:45
Tentative EBISS Dates: All meetings start at 2:45 and will be in the library.
- K – 5/3
- 1st – 5/10
- 2/3 – 5/11
- 4/5 – 5/21
Picture Day: Thursday, April 29th (only one day now)
Train Your Brain: 2/3 Team only – May 4 – More details later.
Mileage Club:
I wish you could have seen the first day for kinder on the mileage club – a group of them all ran out on to the field and just started to run in all different directions cheering “we’re doing running club!”. It took a little jumping, waving and cheering to get them running in laps, but the scene was priceless.
Safety Team; Next meeting is Thursday 5/6 at 2:45 (In person, Library); Safety Team Notes – Please input any safety concerns or questions on this document for the team to consider.
Summer iPads – It was verified this week that iPads will not be turned in this June. Due to summer learning opportunities, we will ask our students to hold on to their iPads (just like they did last spring). We will send something for you to put out in your home communications and like last year provide an opportunity for those families who do not want to keep their iPad to return it to school.
Safe Touch Schedule This week Heidi will teach SafeTouch to Vickery, Therrian, Chambers and Green on Monday and Tuesday. Brian will teach the same classes on Thursday and Friday.
SEL Menus We have 10 SEL menus for you to choose from!
NEWPORT CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPDATE
APRIL 15, 2021
THE NASHVILLE/HARMON BLVD INTERSECTION WILL BE COMPLETELY CLOSED BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 19 AT 7 AM
NEWPORT AVENUE FROM NW 7TH STREET TO NW 10TH STREET IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. THE INTERSECTION WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS
SAFETY FIRST: Traffic in and around the construction corridor continues to be the biggest safety issue. Additional signage continues to be added to identify ‘local access only’ streets. Safety in nearby neighborhoods remains a high priority. Please continue to use the designated detour routes in circumventing the construction zones.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
Week of April 15-April 21
Newport Corridor Improvements – Segment 1
The intersection at Nashville and Harmon Blvd will be completely closed beginning Monday morning, April 19, 7 am.
- Storm drain and basin construction begins along Nashville near Drake Park.
- Franchise utility relocations continue in support of new stormwater facilities.
- Pavement removal continues on Newport Avenue between 7th and 10th Streets.
- City of Bend project on 9th Street between NW Ogden Avenue and NW Portland Avenue will be completed this week.
General Project Notes
- Current work along Nashville Avenue and the 9th Street – Newport Avenue roundabout is daytime work. Daytime work hours will be in effect from 7 am – 5:30 pm.
- This segment of work including the closure of the NW 9th Street and NW Newport Avenue roundabout and closure of NW Nashville Ave has begun. (see Segment 1 illustration below).
- Access to all area businesses along the construction corridor will be maintained. New ‘business open’ signage will continue to be installed.
- Access to businesses between 9th and 11th Street can be found using rear alley and rear parking areas.
- Traffic near to Highland School will be impacted by Segment 1 construction. Now more than ever, awareness of pedestrian/student traffic becomes paramount.
CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS:
Below – Asphalt removal at the 9th Street – Newport Avenue roundabout.
Below – All Businesses along the Newport corridor remain open during construction.
Please continue to support the local business community.
SEGMENT 1 ILLUSTRATION
PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS:
· Access to all businesses will be maintained.
· EMS, buses and many other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.
· Please help us in spreading the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.
· Share the website information where others can also sign up for updates. https://www.bendoregon.gov/newportimprovements – Use the PROJECT UPDATES button.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
24 Hour Construction Phone Line: 541-200-6972.
Project Website: https://www.bendoregon.gov/newportimprovements
Project Contacts: Drew Wells – City of Bend Project Engineer – [email protected]– 541-588-0581
Ron Hand – Project Public Involvement Coordinator – [email protected] – 541-385-4772