{"id":437,"date":"2019-04-13T02:11:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-13T02:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/?p=437"},"modified":"2019-04-15T18:41:51","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T18:41:51","slug":"4-15-4-19-weekly-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/2019\/04\/13\/4-15-4-19-weekly-update\/","title":{"rendered":"4\/15-4\/19 Weekly Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention. &nbsp;<strong>Kahlil Gibran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never believe that a few caring people can\u2019t change the world. For, indeed, that\u2019s all who ever have.<strong> Margaret Mead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Screen Time Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It looks like we have at least two classes intersted in both sessions so I am going to let Dr. Hicks know she can have two presentations; one at 9:30 and the other at 10:00. &nbsp;I know some of you are trying to consider how this impacts your smarter balance schedule before committing, so take your time and just let me know if you plan to have your class attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thursday, May 16th<\/li><li>9:30-9:45 Student Session &#8211; Library<\/li><li>10:00-10:15 Student Session &#8211; Library<\/li><li>6:00-7:00 Parent Session<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Placements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cards are ready this week. &nbsp;(Sorry, but I stuck to the Green for Girls and Yellow for Boys to keep pushing back on gender stereotyping and it\u2019s good for your brains .)<\/li><li>Parent Input (Student Profiles) deadline is Friday 4\/19.<\/li><li>First Day for placements is SIW 5\/22.<\/li><li>Second day for placements is SIW 6\/5.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Culture of Care Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was able to move our survey day to Monday, May 20th to avoid the Dibels Day. &nbsp;I also confirmed we can have 2nd graders record their responses on the iPad, so this will simplify things for us too.<\/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>This week; Design Teams<\/li><li>Next week; Staff Meeting<\/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>This week &#8211; District Series &#8211; Day 3<\/li><li>Next week &#8211; Future Ready<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Field Trips &#8211; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Linda Gross &#8211; Wychus Creek &#8211; Friday 4\/19<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conferences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you very much for your work on conferences. &nbsp;Please make sure to enjoy some down time this weekend.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ICCLs 2019-2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are seeking to grow professionally, work on leadership skills and play a leading role in our school\u2019s progression, please consider applying as an ICCL for the 2019-2021 term. &nbsp;Application process and forms are available on the employee portal.  A keep date to keep in mind for this obligation is Wednesday, August 14th which is our district leadership academy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Optional Poetry Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paige from the DPLS is planning on coming to Highland on Monday, April 29th at 3:00 for Poetry month. &nbsp;Please RSVP to Debbie. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SBAC 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/ode\/educator-resources\/assessment\/Pages\/Assessment-Training-Materials.aspx\">Training Modules<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1V8HH2z62ToUvhsR9RhRQ7C2880-4K-iIsCwGjBj1TGw\/edit?usp=sharing\">2019 Draft Schedule<\/a> <\/li><li>Please return Security Affidavits to me or Shawna so I can activate your accounts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>McDonald\u2019s Grants- <\/strong>McDonald\u2019s of Bend local mission is to help as many students as possible in our communities reach their fullest potential. &nbsp;This program is part of our commitment to our community.  We want to give even more back to our community and that for us begins with education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have attached <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WVcrE6Jqgxpa4iMJ8mavyE5Q-N4dmNiW\/view?usp=sharing\">information about our Grant Program, including our Mission Statement, Guidelines and Application<\/a>. &nbsp;We encourage you to apply for this Grant. Awards between $250.00 and $1000.00 will be given to the selected school(s) who meet our criteria and are selected. &nbsp;&nbsp;We request grant applications support Academics, Athletics, Arts or General (something the entire school will benefit from).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last year our recipients were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sisters High School: AVID &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>LaPine Elementary: Track<\/li><li>Rosland Elementary: Purposeful Play<\/li><li>Silver Rail Elementary: Spheros<\/li><li>West Village Magnet Elementary School: Community Garden Fence<\/li><li>Elk Meadow Elementary: Effective Behavior and Instructional Support System<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application need to be returned by April 15, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?src=gapps.bend.k12.or.us_hhk19vt49jka6j21og22ihnrng%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FLos_Angeles\">Calendar<\/a><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention. &nbsp;Kahlil Gibran Never believe that a few caring people can\u2019t change the world. 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