May 6 Update – Happy Mother’s Day

There’s a reason some people think they can achieve anything. They listened to their mother.

~ Author Unknown

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SEL Concerns 

Summer School 

Main points I need to communicate to you;

1. They need good teachers – please consider applying!
2. 4 sites; 1 section of each grade-level. Grades 1-5 (no K); Elk Meadow, Silver Rail, Lava Ridge and Rosland. 20:1 ratio
3. Morning is teacher-led academic and afternoon is OSU-cascade-student let enrichment.
4. Student Selection Criteria:
   1. District Criteria:
      1. Historically Underserved
         1. ELL
         2. SPED
      2. Below Level Reading Data (Lexia, Dibels)
   2. School Criteria:
      1. Attendance
      2. Historical EBISS Data
5. Looking to select and invite students by late May/early June.

Placements

Shawna is working on getting our rosters into ClassSolver and we have placed a soft deadline on ourselves to have these ready by Tuesday May 11.  It’s really tricky with the District CDL and BLSO students so we just want to ensure we don’t lose anyone in the process.  

First Placement Date:

• Wednesday 5/26/21
  • 1:15-2:00- K → 1st
  • 2:00-2:45 – 1st → 2nd
  • 2:45-3:30 – 3rd → 4th

Second Round Date:

• Wednesday 6/2/21
  • 1:15-2:00- 3rd → 4th
  • 2:00-2:45 – 1st → 2nd
  • 2:45-3:30 – K → 1st

Staffing Update

• Our music position is posted and closes on June 17th.  If you are interested in being on the interview for this team please email me.
• We are still waiting for a green light on the extra classroom position for next year, but I will share that the plan is to make this position a straight-4th grade position.  This will allow us to distribute the numbers for grade 2-5 more effectively to utilize all our classrooms.  Class sizes will hover around 26 (+ or -) for these grade levels.  These numbers allow everyone to return to their original rooms, however, those of you with the smaller rooms will need to reduce other furniture and possibly consider using single desks (not the high school sled desks) in order to utilize your space more effectively.
• As you probably heard, Misha was offered a teaching position in Barcelona, Spain this morning, so assuming this all works out we will be looking for a temporary replacement for her position as well.  Congratulations, Misha!!
• Heidi Thomas will be staying on as the Student Success Coordinator however she will be able to be on campus full-time next year.  I am really excited about the district’s move with this position at every school site. The network of professionals working together to continually improve the trauma-informed practices and environment for all students is an exciting directional move towards a fully inclusive, anti-racist community.  If you are curious, the following videos provide some valuable context for the role:  PBS Video

State Assessments (2/3 & 4/5 Teams only): 

• I expect we will be able to complete the majority of the testing during one block of time.  2/3 Team is looking to do testing during the week of May 17-21.  
• Opt-outs will automatically be entered into TIDE (testing program) and I will email teachers with names of students opting out.  (So far, we have two and one of them is in BLSO.)  If you receive a form, please drop it with Shawna asap.
• I have about 6 or 7 of the affidavits returned to me and need just a few more so I can get TIDE accounts activated for you.
• Shawna will have cards with names and SSIDs for your students ready to go.
• Please email me any questions you have.

State Assessments and TAG ID (From Dave VanLoo):

We are planning that we can not use this year’s OSAS tests for TAG identification. ODE has no plans to generate systemwide percentiles, and they recommend not using these tests because the tests have been shortened so much, which decreases confidence in results at the student level (that isn’t an issue for larger groups of students, though). One way we could possibly utilize results as part of a TAG process is to use results of this year’s OSAS tests as a screener to identify students to take a different test next year. One relevant variable we’ll need to keep tracking is whether Oregon sticks with this shorter blueprint in future years, or whether we return to the longer test.  

Self-Reflection, Eval, SLGGs, EOY  – Self-refections in Talent Ed are due by Friday May 21st.  EOY meeting sign up coming soon.

Next week:

• Tuesday 5/11 – 2:45 2/3 EBISS
• Wednesday 5/12 – Teacher Prep and Planning
• Thursday 5/13 – 2:45 Staff Meeting

• 2/3 – 5/11
• 1st – 5/18
• K – 5/20
• 4/5 – 5/25

NEW EBISS Dates: All meetings start at 2:45 and will be in the library.  

TLC Update

Safety Team; Next meeting is Thursday 6/3 at 2:45 (In person, Library);  Safety Team Notes – Please input any safety concerns or questions on this document for the team to consider.

Safe Touch Schedule 

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NEWPORT CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPDATE

MAY 6, 2021

NASHVILLE AVE FROM NEWPORT AVE. TO PAGEANT PARK IS CLOSED

NEWPORT AVENUE FROM NW 7TH STREET TO NW 10TH STREET IS CLOSED

SAFETY FIRST: Included in this project are several safety features, including construction of sidewalks along the length of Newport avenue between 9th Street and College Way. In some cases this involves replacing old deteriorated segments and in other instances installing sidewalks where none exist today.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

Week of May 6 – May 12

 Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements – Segment 1

Nashville Ave is closed from Newport Ave to Pageant Park

• Stormwater planter installation begins.
• Franchise utility relocations are nearing completion.
• Installation and testing of water mainline on Nashville and Newport continues.
• Sewer bypass pumping begins in support of the sewer replacement project along Newport Avenue near the roundabout at 9th Street

General Project Notes

• Temporary speed bumps have been installed along NW Ogden Avenue between NW 7th and NW 11th. Please respect neighborhood roads and residents by using designated detours.
• Please do not enter the construction zone, before, during or after hours.
• Daytime work hours are in effect from 7 am – 5:30 pm.
• Work zone areas are identified 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 continues to be impacted by Segment 1 construction. Now more than ever, awareness of pedestrian/student traffic becomes paramount.
• There are many construction projects in the area, and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.
   

CONSTRUCTION DESIGN:

NW NASHVILLE AVE

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS:

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. 

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