{"id":403,"date":"2019-02-16T00:46:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T00:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/?p=403"},"modified":"2019-02-16T00:46:59","modified_gmt":"2019-02-16T00:46:59","slug":"2-18-19-2-22-19-weekly-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/2019\/02\/16\/2-18-19-2-22-19-weekly-update\/","title":{"rendered":"2\/18\/19-2\/22\/19 Weekly Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Culmination Coordination \u201cPractice Run\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We only have 3 responses to this so far. &nbsp;Please take a few minutes to respond based on your March culminations. &nbsp;This will help us in the office tremendously with communicating to all necessary people. &nbsp;Help us, help you.  Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/0EroqyDyIN8aff2e2\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/0EroqyDyIN8aff2e2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tuesday Morning Meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sorry to change this again &#8211; but the \u201cThriving Future Excellence Ready\u201d team needs another meeting to work on the norms. &nbsp;This Tuesday will be a Design Team  meeting rather than PLCs<\/li><li>The following week is a staff meeting &#8211; presentation from Lorna Vangrem on Common Language<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SIWs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Future Ready this Wed<\/li><li>Thriving Citizen next Wed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Collaborative Problem Solving Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FYI &#8211; I will be off campus on Wednesday morning and all day Thursday &amp; Friday, along with Jay and Becky H for a workshop. &nbsp;If you have any concerns or issues during those days, please see Lorin and\/or Shawna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Field Trips <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2\/25 &#8211; Green 9:15-11:15 \/ Woock 12:15-2:15 &#8211; Bend Sci Station<\/li><li>2\/26 &#8211; Woock 9:15-11:15 \/ Green 12:15-2:15 &#8211; Bend Sci Station<\/li><li>2\/28 &#8211; Vickery 9:15-11:15 \/ Martinson 12:15-2:15 &#8211; Bend Sci Station<\/li><li>3\/1 &#8211; Martinson 9:15-11:15 \/ Vickery 12:15-2:15 &#8211; Bend Sci Station<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Music and the Mind<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am excited to share Rob will be starting an afterschool chorus program here at Highland. &nbsp;In the spirit of starting simple and small, the program will be open to our 4\/5 students and it will run from March to May. &nbsp;Rob will be sharing the details with the students soon, but we wanted to share the news with you first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While we are on the topic of music you may also find the article linked below interesting. &nbsp;It underscores the importance of music education and its importance to brain development at a young age. &nbsp;It\u2019s also important to note the difference in music education versus a rehearsal-performance cycle.  Using a music program with some fidelity at these young ages makes our students more likely to be musically inclined in their later years of school and more likely to pick up an instrument and start playing. &nbsp;The link between music learning and success in school for students is strong and well documented.  I don\u2019t want to diminish performances as they play an important role as well, but the process of learning music at this early age will serve our students far more than memorizing any song for a performance.  I am sharing this as we look ahead to future culmination performances in March and ultimately in May. &nbsp;Time tends to become more and more scare as we move closer to these dates.  Plan ahead and communicate music needs sooner than later so Rob can work on keeping the balance between the important music learning in addition to rehearsing for the various songs.  If we continue to operate on the priority of doing what\u2019s best for kids, then music learning needs to be the higher priority, but with careful planning we can achieve a balance of both priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2013-09-importance-link-ability-language-skills.html?fbclid=IwAR28nvYANVEdyFEW9j-hw2_6JeWIacnYiWKeXqu76qrezwxseM9Cm4gFpdI\">Keep the Beat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BrainPOP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in seeing the topics being accessed students in BrainPOP, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/gapps.bend.k12.or.us\/file\/d\/1pOvL1UAxDsB-dm1u0Bs9_OVfn5Bt5IES\/view?usp=sharing\">here<\/a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;As of Wednesday we have over 150 logins by students accessing videos, games, and quizzes on a variety of content areas. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To access BrainPOP use the following link;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainpop.com\/\">https:\/\/www.brainpop.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a link called <strong>\u201cBrain POP 101\u201d<\/strong> which is a short course designed to show teachers how to use this resource. &nbsp;It\u2019s really easy to access and follow and I believe this might be the best way for everyone to see what it has to offer. &nbsp;Based on my own quick research this course is the best bang for your buck in terms of time learning how to use this resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to explore further click here and you can find a variety of training videos and webinars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/educators.brainpop.com\/video\/?video-type=Webinar\">Video\/Webinar Training Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Site Council<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our site council decided to compose a survey targeting parent engagement and volunteerism. &nbsp;The hope is to have this survey ready to go by Spring Conferences.  We will keep you posted on things as they develop, but if you have any good ideas for questions to include, please send them my way. &nbsp;I\u2019ve also been digging into these same issues with the PTO board in an effort to find ways to improve.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SBAC 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yup, it\u2019s time to start thinking about SBAC again! &nbsp;We will ease into it for the time being.  Here are a few details to start wrapping your heads around;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Testing Window; May 6th &#8211; 17th*<\/li><li>Recommended Individual Testing Blocks: 45 minutes to 90 minutes<\/li><li>Access to TIDE will come to you via auto-email (I will let you know when to expect these)<\/li><li>Schedule: Linked here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1L_jxw6DuVRvVVAx-FozGyKz5zCGfbvSutzVL68OlBEk\/edit?usp=sharing\">2018 schedule<\/a>. &nbsp;Please familiarize yourself with the schedule to see if we want to modify for this year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* Technically the testing window is already open and stays open until June, but we will target these two weeks to get the bulk of our testing done.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Naglieri<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We need to administer the Naglieri to our 2nd graders and any students new to the district this year in grades 3 through 5. &nbsp;Our target window is between March 6th and March 20th (Lorin, Misha, and Michele &#8211; this is best during the 2nd grade math time). &nbsp;Student iPads need to have the latest version of TestNav app installed.  Right now it looks like I cannot add test administrators, so I think it will be easiest if I just administer the test, but I will let you know if that changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1j_qE8GDQ7HT4lmOIO0Ud08ZQcc8HFlo7j9YvzXNeCTc\/edit?usp=sharing\">Notification Letter <\/a>linked here just FYI. &nbsp;We will send this out via school messenger to all 2nd grade families.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ED Foundation Announcement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2019-2020 Classroom Grant program of the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools opens<strong>Monday, February 18, 2019<\/strong> and closes by 5 pm on <strong>Friday, March 22, 2019<\/strong>. &nbsp;This program provides funding for innovative STEM, art, music &amp; wellness requests from public school K-12 educators in Bend, La Pine &amp; Sunriver. &nbsp;Requests for funding of programs\/projects must be for the 2019-2010 academic year and approved by your school principal before submission.  Educators <strong>must<\/strong> submit their request online by completing the 2019 Classroom Grant Application which can be found on our website. &nbsp;Please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/engagedminds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-Guidelines.pdf\">Guidelines<\/a> before submitting your request. Educators may submit only (1) request, but schools may submit several requests (<em>which must be prioritized by the school principal<\/em>). All requests must be completed using the online form and emailed to: &nbsp;<strong>classroomgrantapplications@gmail.com<\/strong> to be considered and must be received no later than Friday, March 22, 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any questions can be director to Michelle Johnson, Executive Director. &nbsp;&nbsp;In 2018, the Education Foundation funded over 53 requests totaling over $89,000. &nbsp;Since 1988, the Education Foundation has invested over $1.5 million in our public schools through our programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Science Learning Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bend Science Station has just designed workshops for 4<sup>th<\/sup> and 5<sup>th<\/sup> grade teachers on Amplify and NGSS. &nbsp;The workshops will provide teachers with hands-on, interactive activities that apply to Amplify and NGSS standards. TLC will be able to pick up the cost of one of the subs for each team of two teachers buildings send. &nbsp;In other words, you pay for one, we\u2019ll pay for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two training days for each grade level (the same topics are presented each day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>5<sup>th<\/sup> Grade \u2013 March 7<sup>th<\/sup> (18 slots) <strong>or<\/strong> March 8<sup>th <\/sup>(25 slots)<\/li><li>4<sup>th<\/sup> Grade \u2013 March 11<sup>th<\/sup> (25 slots) <strong>or<\/strong> March 12<sup>th <\/sup>(18 slots)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(FYI &#8211; Sessions have a different number of slots available because Redmond teachers will be attending on one of the days.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These workshops will be in Performance Matters next week for teachers to register on a first-come-first-serve basis. &nbsp;If you plan on sending teachers please fill out the form linked below so I can get an idea of how many teachers might be attending. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Link\u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSew-E3eVGR_aNVA-ChmjyUU6mmho7hdfVZBEgp0CAa67zrZRg\/viewform\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSew-E3eVGR_aNVA-ChmjyUU6mmho7hdfVZBEgp0CAa67zrZRg\/viewform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSew-E3eVGR_aNVA-ChmjyUU6mmho7hdfVZBEgp0CAa67zrZRg\/viewform\"><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSew-E3eVGR_aNVA-ChmjyUU6mmho7hdfVZBEgp0CAa67zrZRg\/viewform\">Bend Science Station Interest<\/a>Please indicate your interest in sending teacher to Amplify &amp; NGSS training at the Bend Science Station. This is an all day training and for each team of two TLC will pay for one of the sub.docs.google.com<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given our focus this month on trust, I thought I would share this following;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1rIBmofVDOuooUCzM1AP5MNTZeC_aVLGwoJ7QgkcZ3EA\/edit?usp=sharing\">Trust 101<\/a><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Culmination Coordination \u201cPractice Run\u201d We only have 3 responses to this so far. &nbsp;Please take a few minutes to respond based on your March culminations. &nbsp;This will help us in the office tremendously with communicating to all necessary people. &nbsp;Help &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/2019\/02\/16\/2-18-19-2-22-19-weekly-update\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":431,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-403","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/403","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/431"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=403"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/403\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":404,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/403\/revisions\/404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=403"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=403"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=403"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}