EOY Check Out – Please be sure to complete the virtual check out list from Shawna last week, also linked here.
Meetings:
- All Staff – Wednesday 3:00 – I am keeping this on the calendar as I hope to get some news about fall on Monday afternoon, so I want the opportunity to share. If you scheduled conferences then that’s fine. I can circle back with anyone if necessary.
- Grade Level Check-Ins (again I will keep these on the calendar, but if you as a team decide you don’t need these time or need to change, just let me know).
- 6/8 Kinder – 1:00
- 6/9 Tuesday – 2nd/3rd -2:30
- 6/10 Wednesday – 4th/5th- 1:00
- 6/11 Thursday – 1st – 9:00
5th Grade Graduation – Wow – that was a lot more fun than I expected. An unexpected perk was a few minutes with each family to talk and say our goodbyes and enjoy the moment. It was like I got a string of mindful moments with just about everyone. Thank you to everyone for your work to make it happen and creating such a positive environment. If you didn’t get the chance to see the video it’s linked here; Video
Final Pick up Information:
Here is what I know about your plans (please feel free to correct or add details and I will update for everyone’s benefit);
- K – Courtyard pick up
- Hildebrand – Tuesday 6/9 8:00-10:00
- Chambers – Tuesday 6/9 10:00-12:00
- Striegel – Tuesday 6/9 12:00-2:00
- 2nd/3rd
- Cross – Wednesday 6/10 – 12:30-2:30 – Bus Stop area
- Therrian – Drive-up destinations and times TBD.
- Reisinger – Wednesday 6/10 – 12:30-2:30 – Playground
- Greene – Wednesday 6/10 – 12:30-2:30 – Grass area west of gym
- Howard – Wednesday 6/10 – 12:30-2:30 – Playground
- 4th/5th
- Green – Monday 8:30-10:30 & 3:00-5:00
- Thomas – Monday 12:00-3:00
- Vickery – Wednesday 8:30-10:30 & 3:00-5:00
Great PD Opportunity
I wanted to invite you to join educators and administrators across the Bend-La Pine School District who will be reading Classroom 180 over the summer. The author, Heather Forbes is the owner of the Beyond Consequences Institute . She has worked in the field of trauma and healing since 1999. She is an internationally published author and speaker on the issues that arise when children and young adults are impacted by trauma. Heather’s signature style is to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-life application. The purpose of this book study is to provide educators and administrators with a comprehensive framework to create, implement, and sustain a trauma-informed classroom. We will learn how trauma impacts the brain and how we can create an environment to support all our students during these uncertain times. (Note: You are responsible for the purchase of the book. Cost is 54.00) Draft of Classroom 180 Syllabus Registration link is coming soon in Performance Matters!
PTO Things to Ponder Results – we had 9 respondents and the items are ranked as follows;
- Classroom Supplies Fund
- Individual Classroom Storyline Fund
- Release Days
- All School Storyline Fund
- Storyline Course
- Storyline Consulting
John’s Two For Tuesday Tips;
- Here’s how to archive and delete your Google Classroom class(es). If you archive classes, you can still access the assignments for re-use, but your past students will not see your class next year.
- Here’s how to archive and delete your Seesaw class.
Julie’s June 5th Update
As we wrap up this incredible year of growth and change, enjoy these last special moments with your students, families, and colleagues…AND be sure to take a moment to set some self-care goals for this summer.
Summer projects in the works:
- The English Choice Boards website is ready. The Spanish version of the website will be available soon. K-2 Choice Boards are available now in PDF for schools to print for those that require a paper copy. These Choice Boards are centered around the 4C’s (collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication) and provide students and families with fun, engaging activities that they can use to extend learning. Feel free to send the link to your families at conferences or in a classroom or school newsletter. A huge thank you to Kaelynn Adams, Lori Craft, Allison Harris, and Amanda Mattei for their time and creativity to make this possible!
- Lexia and Dreambox will both be available over the summer. Here are links for professional learning to learn more about these programs: Dreambox and Lexia
- Please let families know if they need help with Dreambox or Lexia they will need to contact the phone numbers listed on the Family Letters for Dreambox and Lexia
- Power Up (middle school reading program) will no longer be available for K-5 students after June 30th. Please encourage use of Sora or the Deschutes Public Library.
- The optional distance learning courses will be available on Performance Matters here next week. Here is a sneak peek at the options for OSU Cascades credit:
- Providing “just-in time” Instruction for Gaps in Foundational Early Literacy Skills (2 credits)
- Whole Brain Child Book Club (2 Credits)
- How Math Teaching Matters (2 Credits)
- Classroom 180 Book Club (2 Credits)
- SIOP Refresher (1 Credit)
- Sheltering Strategies for Remote Learning (1 credit)
- Meeting the Needs of All Students: Differentiation is the Key (1 credit)
- Daring Classrooms and Schools: Practicing Vulnerability, Relationships, and Dialogue as a Basis for Equity Leadership (Credits TBD)
- Other optional distance learning courses that will be offered without credit:
- Flip that Class
- The Virtual Classroom
- Mashup of Apps to Create the Perfect Screencast
- Webinars and other free professional learning
- https://www.reallygreatreading.com/content/webinars-virtual-professional-development
- Virtual Literacy Resources Hub
Lexia Academy (science of reading, phonics, phonemic awareness courses)