If you would like to add a shout out to a colleague, please do so here.

To Chelsea Jennings (MVHS):

She is instrumental in the lives of our Newcomers! She is so amazing in trying to find solutions to the issues and struggles these kids face. On top of being so vital to them, I have learned a lot and have felt SO incredibly supported by her hard work! I am grateful for her partnership and camaraderie, as well as someone to talk me off the ledge on the hard days. I am so grateful for Chelsea! -Nicole Contreras

To Lindsay Nickerson (CHS):

All her hard work making theater and dancing engaging and creating a cool new subculture within Caldera that students feel welcome and excited about. -Sara Trakselis

To Terri Johnson (HDMS):

Terri always goes above and beyond to bring interest and real life meaning to her math classes. Her 6th grade classes are in the midst of their NFL project. This past week the built houses out of cardboard and found materials. These houses were built to scale and the students calculated things like how much paint, carpet or hardwood floors they would need. The students even built furniture to scale. Engagement was through the roof!

To Sarah Oglesby (PCMS):

Thank you for going over and beyond with our students. You are amazing addition to the middle school! Keep on Keeping on.

To Kevin Cooper (BHS):

Inspiring a love of the school and making it more fun. -Jim Bright

To Nate Neil (BHS)

Feeding your students’ minds (with psych), souls (with love) and belly (with PB and J) -Jim Bright

To Steve Wetherald (BHS):

Changing the trajectory of students lives by forming deep relationships that continue far beyond students’ time at Bend High. -Jim Bright

To Erin Berg (BHS):

Working with students who struggle to help them achieve their potential and feel loved while doing it. -Jim Bright

To Jason Colquhoun (SHS):

Jason connects with all his students and they love his classes. -Andy Fleming

To Bend La Pine Choir Teachers

Tuesday night choir teachers from across Bend La Pine hosted a choir festival. There were choirs from schools from La Pine to Madras, from elementary to high school! It was an amazing event with a huge audience. The students singing brought joy to everyone! Thanks for the hard working choir team for your amazing work!

PART 2: KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT

Students go through a very predictable pattern of academic behaviors as they are learning a new language. The table below is a quick reference to the stages and instructional moves that will provide success to you and your students.

Stage & Time	Characteristics	Teacher Prompts
Preproduction 0-6 months in school “Silent period”	Minimal comprehension Non verbal responses Draws and points	Show me . . Circle the . . Where is . .  Who has . .
Early production 6 months -1 year in school	Limited comprehension One or two word responses	Yes/no questions Either/or questions One or two word answers Lists/Labels
Speech Emergence 1-3 years in school	Speaking in short phrases, simple sentences Frequent mistakes in grammar, word order and usage	Why?How?Explain  . . . Phrase or short sentence answers
Intermediate Fluency 3-5 years in school	Developing academic language Excellent comprehension Makes fewer grammar mistakes	What would happen if? Why do you think? Tell me more . . .  In your opinion . . .
Advanced Fluency 5-7 years in school	Near native level of speech Advanced skills in cognitive and academic language	Decide if . .  Retell . . Compare/contrast Synthesize

Adapted from Krashen and Terrell (1993) 

Note: Research shows that lack of native language proficiency and or schooling can cause the time frames to lengthen significantly.

If you would like to add a shout out to a colleague, please do so here.

To Glennys Schwartz (CHS):

Glennys amazes me with her keen sense of pedagogy and language acquisition knowledge for both second language learners and heritage Spanish learners. Beyond this, Glennys applies her professionalism with such care and humanity to all her students. She has been a tremendous support to me as I integrate into the Caldera staff this year. -Julie Montoya

To Jessica Colburn (LPM):

Jessica Colburn at La Pine Middle School is engaging her students with a research project (“no Wikipedia, no Google” says Jessica) to construct biographies for a number of diverse people who built our great nation. The interest level is high as students buzz about what they are learning.

To Nate Neil (BHS):

Is there ever a time when Nate isn’t with students sharing his upbeat and kind energy!  It’s contagious. What a great role model for Bend High students. And for me as a teacher.  Helps me remember what is important.