{"id":775,"date":"2021-04-02T22:16:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T22:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/?p=775"},"modified":"2021-04-03T00:33:25","modified_gmt":"2021-04-03T00:33:25","slug":"april-2-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/2021\/04\/02\/april-2-update\/","title":{"rendered":"April 2 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/SMTat2Xp61pMwxsY8\">Shout Out Ticket<\/a>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScZEr4NeQx0DZ_ebllywGG74WQdWAgVxDoUMaETiQjeiQWhNQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">FYI Slip<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScef7nVWyfsLhBkozTAcZMOI_HYYAVx5mlaHAjmEAnHH7e2eQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">SEL Concerns&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Line Up Spots:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ukiah &#8211; West side of gym<\/li><li>Cami &#8211; front part of courtyard between gym &amp; main building<\/li><li>Marieka &#8211; courtyard ramp between gym &amp; main building<\/li><li>Marina &#8211; playground (add 4th line next to JJ*, Cam, &amp; Becky H.)\u00a0 Enter via southeast door.<\/li><li>JJ &#8211; enter via southwest door ahead of Kindergarten<\/li><li>Alicia &#8211; Keep the same line up<\/li><li>Amber &#8211; Keep the same line up<\/li><li>Anna &#8211; Line up between fence and trees along the bus stop area.<\/li><li>Jennifer -Line up along fence (inside)<\/li><li>All Kinder stay the same.<\/li><li>Misha, Becky E, Cam, Becky H &#8211; stay the same<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Latest RSSL Guidance on Lunch<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary RSSL requirement for meals is to maintain 6 feet of distancing whether students are eating indoors or outdoors.&nbsp; The following are promising practices to consider as you meet with your safety team to devise your meal plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eat outdoors whenever possible<\/li><li>If your lunch time exceeds 15 minutes, consider requiring students to put masks back on after 15\/20 minutes and pull them down over their mouth as needed to eat\/drink for the reminder of the period.<\/li><li>Distribute students across multiple common spaces to avoid overcrowding in any one area<\/li><li>Supervise for physical distancing especially while masks are off<\/li><li>There are no firm occupancy limits in common areas<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>State Assessments:<\/strong> This is happening!&nbsp; The state\u2019s waiver was not approved, however don\u2019t panic &#8211; this is totally manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a nutshell:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>OSAS is happening, but the tests are shorter and not all grade levels are required to take all subjects\u2026but all subjects normally given at a grade level are available for families who want their child to take those tests.<\/li><li>Opt-out procedures are the same as other years\u2014it applies only to ELA and Math. Science remains a separate exemption process.<\/li><li>Test window is April 13 &#8211; June 11.<\/li><li>Training requirements are similar to previous years.<\/li><li>Data will be reported publicly but not used for accountability.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next week:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Wednesday 4\/7 &#8211; <\/strong>quick staff meeting check-in &#8211; library in-person at 1:15-1:30&nbsp; (Thursday staff meeting will be canceled)<\/li><li>There will not be much more scheduled on Wednesdays or after school other days in the next few weeks to allow as much time as possible for you to complete conferences.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Most Recent Guidance on Conferences:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizing the preparation needed to return all students to full time in person learning and hoping to give our staff as much flexibility as possible, we have scheduled parent conferences to begin as early as Thursday, April 1st, and to be completed by Friday, April 30th. Each different level has different expectations about the total number of hours that staff are expected to engage in conferences. Because of the limited hours available at both the middle and high school level, teachers should prioritize conferences with families of students who are struggling the most and\/or with families who, because of language barriers, have had limited interaction with the teacher(s) or school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conferences may be scheduled at any time outside of student contact time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a reminder, all conferences should be either virtual or over the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Safety Team;<\/strong> Next meeting is Thursday 5\/6 at 2:45 (In person, Library);&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1UH1kD6U-hsFsrqYfcFjNzOUBgZbQW7BzfMnGFYG22Ds\/edit?usp=sharing\">Safety Team Notes<\/a> &#8211; Please input any safety concerns or questions on this document for the team to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/u\/0\/d\/14sW8v7KhBruTenEukBJY7HGO00HEnOb0fh4hUgF3TQE\/edit\"><strong>Safe Touch Schedule<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>This week Heidi will teach SafeTouch to Watt, Greene, Eriksson and Henry. Thank you for your support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Picture Days:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thursday, April 29th &#8211; K, 1 &amp; 4\/5 (cohort A)<\/li><li>Friday, April 30th &#8211;&nbsp; 2\/3, 4\/5 (cohort B)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1dHnykh5AfgAPOy4FHeTPxYnUiSedy7b2Num4XvarfGQ\/edit?usp=sharing\">TLC Update<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1-v-rNWjD4xkejrPkLS5e6yrsCjBNAXQP?usp=sharing\">SEL Menus <\/a>&nbsp;We have 10 SEL menus for you to choose from!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are taking a short newscast break as I am teaching SafeTouch but have no fear, Brian is going to help record one on Thursday or Friday for the following week!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reminder about retention <\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 This year we expect more inquiries than normal about retention.&nbsp; This is to be expected because some parents are concerned with lost learning time.&nbsp; To help navigate this topic during conferences here are some talking points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>DO NOT BRING UP RETENTION.&nbsp; If a parent brings up retention, listen to their concern and let them know that you will talk with me.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Retention is a topic that often comes up at conferences.<\/li><li>We have heard more than the typical interest in retention for the next school year.<\/li><li>Retention will be handled the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/organization\/policies-search\/2012\/02\/ike-ar-retention-double-promotion\">same way as in past years<\/a>.<\/li><li>Teachers should not bring up the topic of retention at conferences.<\/li><li>If a parent brings up retention, the teacher should listen to their concern and let them know they will talk with the principal.<\/li><li>All retention conversations should start with the principal.<\/li><li>If a parent is seriously interested in retention, they can initiate the process by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/application\/files\/7714\/5287\/6128\/IKE-AR_Appendix_A.pdf\">completing this form<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NEWPORT CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">APRIL 1, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>* &nbsp; &nbsp; INTERSECTION OF NEWPORT AVENUE AND NW 9TH STREET WILL BE CLOSED APRIL 5TH<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>* &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/em><\/strong><em>NEWPORT AVENUE FROM NW 7TH STREET TO NW 10TH STREET WIL BE CONTINUALLY CLOSED FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SAFETY FIRST: Construction brings changes to surface conditions in and around the area. Please follow designated detours and other construction signage carefully. Be mindful of your surroundings as a pedestrian or cyclist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/lsjoIrOO0MZXN_Wuqg4PY6ViKvEf88CZXU6s8cOsaHVgIJ6vb5U7pI-UezoGagR0WSavUL-NjXavXixRmPDcgQkBOSxEthevrcDVzgsXi9LmE2ykkx2_2UWogzlVXmkz-h4q1joe\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last week&#8217;s waterline work at Newport and 10th Street.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/0x4e2Ggn-KVserKar53CtlGnC6DLWbt5QNP2p1IkjPENlXMwM0ILLc5b0RwSRQ5YNS77hxzylhmtZ_FLYBBd2aCuVK6JihqGoXal7X9kFdI-HpTPw4ZEN1VA2bLJR8KvCB3jh-bG\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONSTRUCTION WORK ZONE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/hr4ycKLKFYt66rMQ8ZXDQwxigE5wpZZvqqp3FReqdr1ZowViZ_rDnwz-Z81C9MnDGq7V2ZMewwTdJXmnEyXbxqfxjgwb1bAjLroA1mjr1IAo27K8JutYkqKxdEUg3XEstavuLAQo\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Week of April 5th-April 9th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Newport Corridor Improvements \u2013 Segment 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The next phase of work is set to begin the week of April 5. Segment 1 will be daytime work.<\/li><li>This segment of work will include the closure of the NW 9th Street and NW Newport Avenue roundabout and closure of NW Nashville Ave. (see Segment 1 illustration below)<\/li><li>Daytime work hours will be in effect from 7 am \u2013 5:30 pm.<\/li><li>Access to area businesses of the NW 9th Street Roundabout will be maintained.<\/li><li>Traffic near to Highland School will be impacted by segment 1 construction. Now more than ever, awareness of pedestrian\/student traffic becomes paramount.<\/li><li>Short segments of NW 10th Street will be closed for the next week. Work hours transition to 7 am \u2013 5:30 pm See \u2018work zone\u2019 in the image below.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/DYaGH4XrYZ8CPZ9DveXYJR6kcCmYw5BS6_h1Zu2URXB6i4XaoNICqtM_Xqy1AHiZpaSA_1LApwuStocF8_hpkIhqF50syYxYlquQu6S32_0R7An4ZfzLUicoR4hdqmEsQ7IKpx4c\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/bDBGihiKxxvZhsM0yC-TxSUlkl7_yG7XohaurQ2lZGcszwdPZSq83z0MODb936uw30-7NzKcaKVAXkzqh1eKN9Pl6LWM-oMNfFj1HCrrx0ppXqpBqA71u5VitXDeyLiMQ1qzNXCZ\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Access to all businesses will be maintained.<\/li><li>EMS, buses and many other delivery\/service providers have been included on this distribution list.<\/li><li>Please help us in spreading the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.<\/li><li>Share the website information where others can also sign up for updates.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bendoregon.gov%2Fnewportimprovements&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cjrykels-wilson%40parametrix.com%7C05d6c506147d40b77aa508d8e9d0f12a%7C6f5a442c050147b0bfeb3125385910a3%7C0%7C0%7C637516430926678560%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=k2s4htKLywTKnTVYHHol2zmlG8FLrdM3h6nhHjh4tIU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/www.bendoregon.gov\/newportimprovements<\/a>&nbsp; &#8211; Use the PROJECT UPDATES button.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If you are not the correct contact for your organization and\/or others need to be included, you can respond directly to this email.<\/li><li>If you choose to not receive these weekly updates, please respond \u2013 UNSUBSCRIBE\u2013 thank you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">24 Hour Construction Phone Line:&nbsp; 541-200-6972.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Project Website:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bendoregon.gov%2Fnewportimprovements&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cjrykels-wilson%40parametrix.com%7C05d6c506147d40b77aa508d8e9d0f12a%7C6f5a442c050147b0bfeb3125385910a3%7C0%7C0%7C637516430926678560%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=k2s4htKLywTKnTVYHHol2zmlG8FLrdM3h6nhHjh4tIU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/www.bendoregon.gov\/newportimprovements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Project Contacts: Drew Wells \u2013 City of Bend Project Engineer \u2013 AWells@bendoregon.gov\u2013 541-588-0581<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ron Hand \u2013 Project Public Involvement Coordinator \u2013 RHand@dowl.com \u2013 541-385-4772<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shout Out Ticket&nbsp;&nbsp; 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