{"id":1063,"date":"2022-02-09T19:09:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T19:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/?p=1063"},"modified":"2022-02-09T19:18:44","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T19:18:44","slug":"february-9th-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2022\/02\/09\/february-9th-update\/","title":{"rendered":"February 9th Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-11.06.15-AM-1024x482.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1069\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"literacy-happenings\"><strong>Literacy Happenings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foundational Skills Adoption Update:<\/strong><br>A member of the foundational skills adoption committee will be presenting <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1Ywnq4yWnZD1v41WjKQ-1UL87kOxLq3Z5337Gl4CXPXs\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this information<\/a> to your staff in the next couple of weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will also be receiving this <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/10ss9u2Lysa4upiGlVRF1rzHqIyO6C9wo\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brochure<\/a> that outlines the findings of our staff\/community\/student interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3rd-5th teachers- <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1p8kCvvQoMF7xZoIK9CRneTpZjPmGK6gT\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here is a great article<\/a> supporting the work we (you as teachers and us as coaches) have been doing with multisyllabic word study in the upper grades. It also highlights the importance of supporting this work with materials and instructional routines for foundational skills instruction in 3rd through 5th grades moving forward!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"social-emotional-mental-well-being\"><strong>Social Emotional &amp; Mental Well-Being<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interested in giving Harmony SEL a try in your classroom, but missed the first training?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/secprograms\/StrongStart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strong Start Resources Padlet<\/a> for Teachers<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1I0hGta8tRvlMmoy1svMpMtyXeqxTYXq9x8Mw_5pTaMQ\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quicklinks by Grade<\/a> from Jenny White<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cZ9dyal3Ep1V3RHNvCA87HnSGwUWarSs\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harmony Game Room<\/a> App available in self-service for students<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harmony Kits have arrived and we are sending them out this week to those who ordered them. If you are a K-5 teacher and did not order Harmony SEL kits, we have extras. Use the request link here (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScZ0twHj0VNH04AHRi7evFFJDvM4GTcXXYKgaoWYHvPI1D6_w\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\">Harmony SEL Kit Request Form<\/a>) if you are interested in receiving kits or connection cards (descriptions can be found on the request form), or contact Anne Stephens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supporting-english-learners\"><strong>Supporting English Learners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try the 3,2,1 strategy, it\u2019s a quick way for students to stop and gather their thoughts about what they\u2019re learning and for you to collect some information about what is \u201csticking.\u201d&nbsp; Pause instruction and have students make note of (or do verbally with a partner): 3 things I learned (or know), 2 things I already knew (or was reminded of) , and 1 thing I wonder about.&nbsp; Have students compare notes with a partner for some added speaking practice.&nbsp; Feel free to adjust the prompts as appropriate for the task at hand. While this is a good strategy for all students, your emergent bilingual students will especially benefit from the extra time to process what they are learning and develop metacognition about their learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"inclusive-practices-spotlight\"><strong>Inclusive Practices Spotlight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are ways that students can be authentically included in your classroom? <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/inclusive-practices\/\">Check out the suggestions<strong> linked here<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHY<\/strong> is inclusion important? (from the research)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inclusive practices result in better academic, social and emotional outcomes.<\/li><li>Students have higher achievement of reading and math standardized scores when they are more engaged in the general education curriculum<\/li><li>Student attendance improves when they are educated in inclusive settings<\/li><li>Students with disabilities who are educated in inclusive settings have improved work habits, enhanced self-confidence, increased willingness to take risks, and more on task behavior.<br><em>(Cole et al., 2004; Cosier et al., 2013; Kurth &amp; Mastergeorge, 2010; Sermier Sessemontet et al., 2012; Rea, Mclaughlin, &amp; Walther-Thomas, 2002; Dore, Dion, Wagner, &amp; Brunet, 2002; Foreman, Arthur-Kelly, Pascoe, &amp; King, 2004; Waldron, McLeskey, &amp; Pacchiano, 1999).<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"technology\">Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Educators are working harder than ever to foster social and emotional skills in their classrooms.&nbsp;Seesaw has built a library of SEL lessons for K-2 classrooms. Educators can use them right away &#8211; they\u2019re ready-to-assign in Seesaw. You can learn more in&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/seesaw.apms5.com\/anywhere\/m?s=seesaw&amp;m=s_daa7d8ba-7075-4f88-8d42-4b713e440379&amp;u=e1jq4wvfdtfm4ga38rt42g9m5n344hj45mu38h1p5mwkecu55mrk2g9g60v4ae9p84w3a&amp;r2=d1u78w3k78qjyt3jd5v6abk7dxqpev355thpyv9fctmprt9fcgqk2kjcdnu5mmbtdcv6ex2k95rm4nvr75jk8y3edt9p8nhqadnq4c2n5xv6jtbq&amp;n=1\" target=\"_blank\">this 1-minute video<\/a><em>.<\/em> Access these SEL lessons in Seesaw&#8217;s <em>Activity Library<\/em>, in the <em>Seesaw Lessons<\/em> tab:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-10.21.17-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1066\" width=\"576\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-10.21.17-AM.png 1238w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-10.21.17-AM-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-10.21.17-AM-1024x637.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Literacy Happenings Foundational Skills Adoption Update:A member of the foundational skills adoption committee will be presenting this information to your staff in the next couple of weeks. You will also <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2022\/02\/09\/february-9th-update\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  February 9th Update<\/span><span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":276,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stc_notifier_status":"sent","_stc_notifier_sent_time":"2022-02-09 19:28:32","_stc_notifier_request":false,"_stc_notifier_prevent":false,"_stc_subscriber_keywords":"","_stc_subscriber_search_areas":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[67843],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-weekly-tlc-update"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1063","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/276"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1063"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1063\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1074,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1063\/revisions\/1074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1063"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}