{"id":7391,"date":"2024-04-03T19:55:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T19:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/?p=7391"},"modified":"2024-04-03T19:55:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T19:55:35","slug":"april-3rd-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2024\/04\/03\/april-3rd-update\/","title":{"rendered":"April 3rd 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\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-03-at-10.27.18\u202fAM-1024x662.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7392\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bunny Art at North Star Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Spring Conferences<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring conferences are right around the corner \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17wvcQfp9APB2Qgr3Yk4K1hisX3Pe619X\/view?usp=sharing\">check out these resources<\/a> to help with planning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Supporting English Learners<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As conferences are approaching, be sure to connect with your language specialist at your school to ensure interpreters are scheduled for your multilingual learners. Here <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/193alxvDEczusqNOeHbSxysSR5WlV5Bjq\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=109606837484787663911&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">are some tips for working with an interpreter.<\/a> Conferences with an interpreter typically take longer, so keep that in mind when blocking out time for meeting with multilingual learner families. Also, if you need to translate any documents for conferences, use<a href=\"https:\/\/linguistlink.net\/index\"> Linguist Link<\/a>. For those that might need a refresher, there is a very helpful tab found at the top of the Linguist Link webpage called \u201cHow Does It Work?\u201d. From there you will find this<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9sooMWD4Xn0\"> video demo<\/a>, and other helpful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Social Emotional &amp; Mental Well-Being<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Digital Citizenship for 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0 &#8211; 5<sup>th<\/sup> graders in Wayfinder\u2019s Collections<\/strong><br>Equip students with essential digital literacy skills and promote responsible online behavior, empowering them to navigate the digital world safely, critically evaluate information, and become responsible digital citizens.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/collections\/220304ee-de2e-4528-81f6-c58d06a6f2da\">Direct Link<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/17_5WjeyExh9-mPt1ZVZ2EsAGSfOF7acCJf81H9yigBo\/edit?usp=sharing\">Directions<\/a> on how to find this collection in Wayfinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Game Collections in Wayfinder<\/strong><br>Engage students in fun and interactive games that promote engagement. This collection includes games that encourage cooperation, adaptability, and connection.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/16-HqFtn2qboZQRizdRso-Wr5_G8HTZHYydmD3rF_Sq4\/edit?usp=sharing\">Directions<\/a> on how to get to the collections in Wayfinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Direct Links<\/span><br><a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/collections\/34ee9a34-ed64-4263-907f-bdc51dd7542c\">Kindergarten<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/collections\/ebfc2c92-b030-4e27-8080-f01e961c7c13\">1st &#8211; 2nd\u00a0<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/collections\/8521ec66-b2d4-4b6f-befc-6b1b7994c91c\">3rd &#8211; 5th<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Movement Moments<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2fYmqm4PJkM?si=deWdokMfu4BR9tWu\">Would you Rather Spring Edition PE with Mr G<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EkHc2F73E7I?si=V89xabvbucMHIAK3\">Bluey Spring Run\u00a0<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dy3TtTLya5k?si=R__0Nejfugqtqmk3\">Be Flexible &#8211; Body Breathing<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/i2TJcEIZ_ok?si=X9Rfxrp0cc6lWR35\">Be Brave &#8211; Yoga for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Technology in the Classroom<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seesaw Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcda\u00a0<strong>Library<\/strong>\u00a0: Check out this\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/app.seesaw.me\/#\/activities\/library?seesaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">month&#8217;s featured collections\u00a0<\/a>, including lessons for\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/app.seesaw.me\/#\/activities\/library?product=earth-day&amp;grade_level=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earth Day\u00a0<\/a>on April 22nd!! Share the April\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/seesaw.com\/classroom-dailies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Classroom Dailies\u00a0<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa5\u00a0<strong>Seesaw\u00a0Webinars:<\/strong>\u00a0Come learn with\u00a0Seesaw\u00a0Experts during\u00a0Seesaw\u2019s new\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/live.seesaw.me\/communities\/seesaw\/conferences?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webinar Series\u00a0<\/a>. April\u2019s theme is SPED and the Power of the Learning Loop. Can\u2019t attend live? Not a problem! Register and receive a recording of the session.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf1f<strong>Highlights:<\/strong>\u00a0Bring the learning journey to life with interactive portfolios and journal pages! Explore the collection\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/app.seesaw.me\/#\/activities\/library?product=highlights&amp;subject=SeesawEssentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here\u00a0<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bring Innovation to Your Classroom<\/strong><br>This is a friendly reminder that the The Instructional Technology team has some great resources available for you to use in your classroom, including Sphero Bolts, Ozobots, Bee-Bots, and Sphero Indi. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/2022\/10\/21\/instructional-technology-equipment\/\">Check out this post<\/a> to learn more about them and request a set to be delivered to your classroom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-03-at-10.27.32\u202fAM-1024x772.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7393\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flowers at Pine Ridge Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring Conferences Spring conferences are right around the corner \u2013 check out these resources to help with planning! 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