{"id":173,"date":"2021-04-09T17:18:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T17:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/bronco-notes\/?p=173"},"modified":"2021-04-09T22:10:15","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T22:10:15","slug":"april-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/bronco-notes\/2021\/04\/09\/april-9\/","title":{"rendered":"April 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Another Farewell<\/strong><\/span>&#8211; I know many of you have heard, but for those who have not, Cheryl Altman has accepted another position outside of our school district and will not be back with us next year. Thankfully, she will finish out the year and her last day will be June 17. I know it goes without saying that she will be very missed, but the impact she left on the students and staff she worked with will last a long, long time. Thanks and best wishes to Cheryl!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>State Testing-<\/strong><\/span> We are learning that another common sense, practical, rational decision has come down from the feds and state testing for grades 3, 4 and 5 will be required this year. <strong>Here&#8217;s the information I was provided last Friday afternoon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<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>\n<li>Opt-out procedures are the same as other years\u2014it applies only to ELA and Math. Science remains a separate exemption process.<\/li>\n<li>Test window is April 13 &#8211; June 11.<\/li>\n<li>Training requirements are similar to previous years.<\/li>\n<li>Data will be reported publicly but not used for accountability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s the information that I received Wednesday and our plan moving forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We need to send opt out forms and to parents. We are going to do this on Monday. We will provide hard copies for all of you. We will also send them electronically and I have linked it in this week&#8217;s newsletter. <\/li>\n<li>We won&#8217;t do any testing until May.<\/li>\n<li>I&#8217;ll figure out a training plan and let you know.<\/li>\n<li>Individual student scores will not be available. These are only to look at school, district and state trends.<\/li>\n<li>Information is coming fast and furious from the state and is forwarded to us. I&#8217;m sure that we will get more info soon and I&#8217;ll get that to you when I get it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Here is what I put in our newsletter:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Schools in Oregon will be required to administer state testing to third, fourth and fifth graders this school year. Parents of third, fourth and fifth graders will receive a letter from Buckingham on Monday explaining the tests. In addition, the letter will provide you with an opportunity to opt your student out of testing this year. Individual scores on the tests WILL NOT be available this year. The tests will only be used to measure school, district and state trends. If you do NOT want your child to participate, please complete this form and return it to the school as soon as possible. We will begin our testing in mid-May. You may call Gary Timms at 541-355-2600 if you have any questions about state testing this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s a shot of my face when learning this information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"206\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/bronco-notes\/files\/2021\/04\/Unknown.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I actually really do like standardized testing and think that it plays an important role in what we do. I don&#8217;t feel like this spring is a great time to do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Hats and Hoods-<\/span><\/strong> I&#8217;m learning new Buckingham info every day. Recently learned that a couple years ago it was decided that hats and hoods were not to be worn in the building. I processed this with our PBIS team and we want to continue this expectation. Please help to remind students that hats and hoods should not be worn in the building. Your help is much appreciated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Kindergarten-<\/strong><\/span> to keep you in the loop&#8230; Kindergarten registration has begun for next year. This year, all elementary schools are required to have a virtual open house. Buckingham&#8217;s will be Tuesday, April 27 at 5:30. The kindergarten team and I will be planning and hosting the virtual open house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Bend Science Station Materials-<\/strong><\/span> Once again, just wanting to help get the word out to ALL K-5 teachers (including ELL specialists) that POP Science is live! All materials are here. We will distribute soon. The below information was included \u2013 for anyone who might want a quick overview of this whole program &#8211; the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>The &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XEKnRwn2hvWzTV4LWTSIdsp1uohRiCwk\/view?usp=sharing\">welcome letter introducing teachers to POP Science <\/a><\/li><li>YouTube link to the video summarizing the program for teachers:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wkul9BI3iQc\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wkul9BI3iQc<\/a>&nbsp;(also included in every slide deck)<\/li><li>Google link to a sample unit (first grade):&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1_zk0ACsMRvmqVwLie24MAdMmEP0p74B1?usp=sharing\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1_zk0ACsMRvmqVwLie24MAdMmEP0p74B1?usp=sharing<\/a><\/li><li>YouTube link to one of our favorite teaching videos (chromatography explained):&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I3LaNJ6Xqrw\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I3LaNJ6Xqrw<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have no requirements around this other than to work with your grade and try your best to be consistent with if\/how you deliver. I don&#8217;t know any more than what is in the above information. <\/p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Upcoming Events-<\/strong><\/span> There seemed to be some confusion re: staff meeting this week. I&#8217;m linking the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/13KslFg-b9yMObTVBTu6h7wht4RyufiurRgjRuoqILzk\/edit?usp=sharing\">Meeting Schedule<\/a> once again for your reference.<\/p>\n<p>April 13- PBIS Meeting- 2:30- library<\/p>\n<p>April 16- No School<\/p>\n<p>April 20- ICCL meeting<\/p>\n<p>April 21- 4th grade EBISS- 1:00- 4th grade classroom<\/p>\n<p>April 22- Staff Meeting- Gary&#8217;s webex- 2:30<\/p>\n<p>April 27- PBIS Meeting- 2:30- Library<\/p>\n<p>April 27- Kindergarten virtual open house- 5:30<\/p>\n<p>April 28- 3rd grade EBISS- 3rd grade classroom<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it for this week. 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