Highland Norms: Linked here is a draft of Highland Norms. If you have any concerns or questions regarding these norms, please make an appointment with me to share your concerns.
Last Days of June 2023: Linked here are the schedules in the google sheet form.
Here are some abbreviated notes for each day;
- Friday 6/9 – Student Appreciation Day
- Cart coming around with music and snacks in the morning (hoping to get to each room by recess with Kinders on their way out from specialist)
- Popsicles at last recess (later for Marieka’s class)
- Special Assembly at 1:30 – Agenda below
- The Newport Construction Celebration will be occurring behind the school from 10:30-12:00.
- Monday 6/12 – No changes to schedule
- 5:30 Variety Show
- Yearbooks will be distributed on Monday
- Tuesday 6/13 – No changes to schedule
- Wednesday 6/14 – Field Day
- There will be one recess at 9:10-9:25 for the classes on campus in the morning.
- There will be one recess at 12:45-1:00 for the classes on campus in the afternoon.
- Please check your time to be at Harmon park for your assigned half hour. The other hour of time is your prep.
- (Please see email from Alicia regarding Field Day on Tuesday 5/30 for more details.)
- Thursday 6/15
- 8:50 – classes line the halls to cheer on the 5th graders as they lap the building. (Teachers form tunnel between room 14 and the gym)
- 9:00 Ceremony Start time
- Specialist schedule will follow a modified schedule check the google sheet for your time.
- Friday 6/16 – 12:45 Release Day
- 9:00 Assembly start time – Agenda below
- If time permits we can provide an all-school recess after. If the assembly runs longer than 45 minutes, then we will not have a morning recess. Everyone will have time for Music/PE – see schedule for your specific time.
Lunch Recess and Lunch Times remain consistent all week.
Erin’s Law Resources Linked Here Please fill in the tracking document after you complete the lessons. Almost there – just two more classes to sign off.
End of Year Meetings/SLGGs: For those of you on an evaluation cycle I will be sharing a draft of your evaluation via Talent Ed in the next few days (most likely this weekend, since Rowan graduates tonight). Please take a look and then let me know some times that work for you next week or the following week when we can meet for about a half hour to finalize the process.
From Heidi Thomas and Highland’s Culture of Care Team: Here is the link to our 22/23 Highland Culture of Care Folder. This is where our school expectations posters and videos will live. I have also made a copy of all of the Classroom 180 SIW slide decks and added them to the file.
Student Appreciation Day Assembly Agenda:
- Sparrow Club
- DJ Dustin
- June/July Birthdays
Final Day Assembly Agenda:
- Deschuetes Public Library
- Mileage Club
- Clubs
- Video
From Walt – Since we are getting closer to summer, it’s time for our custodial crew to start firing up for summer clean. One thing that happens every year that is an issue, is the teacher’s personal items left in the classroom. Because of security, safety and personal reasons custodial will not be handling them. This soft furniture, bookshelves, rugs, aquarium’s, plants, animals etc. shouldn’t be a custodial responsibility to clean and is ultimately a risk if there is breakage, missing or otherwise. Please be sure to take your personal items home. The custodial crew thanks you!
Summer Training: OSU Teacher Training in Corvallis 6/26-29 | Ethnic Studies Standards
- The Ethnic Studies Summer Institute will take place at Oregon State University, Corvallis Campus, June 26-29. Our program will equip participants from varied subject matter areas to understand and fulfill the new ethnic studies requirement. To ensure relevance and engagement for both teachers and students, we’ll take a dynamic, interactive approach centered on Oregon communities.
Teachers will leave this experience with an understanding of the state’s ethnic studies standards and practical strategies to implement those standards with a curriculum that is site-specific, historically-informed, and inclusive of students and communities all too often overlooked by mainstream U.S. history and social studies.
Note: This professional development opportunity provides 30 hours of instructional time. Space is limited! Visit this page to learn more about our Ethnic Studies Summer Institute.
From Lora re: 23-24 Work Calendar – If you haven’t already shared this with staff please do so Beginning of the Year Work Calendar
From Roy Fuller re: ipad roll in – It’s time to roll in iPads for the summer. Please distribute the following slides in hopes that teachers will take a moment to go over it with their class before checking in iPads for the summer. Not only does this effort get a jump on rolling out ready-to-use iPads in the fall, it also introduces organizational skills of digital materials. Realistically, most students in grades 3 and up will be able to follow along and accomplish the tasks. Schools might want to employ some tech buddies to help with the process for younger students.
Here are the slides for kids to follow:
For a complete view of what’s happening district-wide, check out the Spring iPad plan. Take a look at BLS tier one page or reach out to your site tech with questions.