{"id":7941,"date":"2026-05-20T20:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T20:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/?p=7941"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:55:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T20:55:01","slug":"may-20th-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2026\/05\/20\/may-20th-update\/","title":{"rendered":"May 20th Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_4015-2-1024x902.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_4015-2-1024x902.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_4015-2-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_4015-2-768x677.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_4015-2-1536x1354.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_4015-2-2048x1805.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">4th Grade at High Lakes Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spring Testing Window<\/strong>s<br>MClass and ROAR &#8211; May 15-June 5th<br>Wayfinder Waypoints &#8211; April 28th- May 22nd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>mClass Math Testing Support<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1dtdmbbR3up9P1eO_yLqsblxs57qBoTCNVnC0OeGO7LY\/edit?tab=t.0#bookmark=id.3f87ehgg6wz3\">mClass<\/a> &#8211; assigning and viewing results<br><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1dtdmbbR3up9P1eO_yLqsblxs57qBoTCNVnC0OeGO7LY\/edit?tab=t.0#bookmark=id.6a57fa50ixc7\">Student needs to finish mClass<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Math Happenings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Forefront and Amplify Sync<\/strong><br>There will be a weekly sync of Amplify Desmos Math End-of-Unit digital assessments between now and June 1.&nbsp; Starting June 1st, there will be a daily sync until the end of the school year.&nbsp; Please continue to manually enter your sub-unit quizzes and pre-unit check along with any paper assessments you administered.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Math Professional Learning Opportunities<\/strong><br>There is still space in these classes. Do not wait until September!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inclusive Math Practices &#8211; <\/strong>During the&nbsp; 2026-2027 school year we will dive into inclusive mathematics <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/19ARlaRvY2FFUOTCvIr7XH82Yui7zgAj-\/view?usp=sharing\">Find out more here.<\/a> This is for classroom teachers and interventionists. It includes a small stipend and graduate credits! <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Z96MzrRhGJWwpsqB9\">Sign up here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rooted in Numbers<\/strong> aims to transform Kindergarten and Grade 1 math by placing students&#8217; diverse cultural identities, family assets, and innate strengths at the center of the learning experience. Includes graduate credits! <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1aCbq2Zw2J8mj3-yI-FPdhnWNVflv0l2F\/view?usp=sharing\">Find out more here.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/JKHK6X6gN5FaGHPj6\">Sign up here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equitable and Mathematically Productive Engagement Seminar &#8211; <\/strong>Learn with colleagues during this summer seminar! 2 graduate credits are offered. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1NQHg44Pv6xG0DOENZaBeh08o4IbruaNY\/view?usp=drive_link\">Find out more here<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/B9tSbzAc4y77wPkp9\">Sign up here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MathGEN &#8211; <\/strong>Learn alongside colleagues to deepen your understanding of equitable practices and Amplify Desmos Math during the 2026-2027 school year. Join whether you participated this year or not! \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XXK66LjKwsbHPZyOn5tHR6Uk90JDr_ub\/view?usp=sharing\">Find out more here.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScjlOfx2sY1qpi2fWM5ZNcdNZ53JdJU7mWOdZhySl_8acr0oQ\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=109669148135906893265\">Sign up here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Literacy Happenings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Literacy Yard Sale<\/strong><br>If you&#8217;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/13LNKGe9t55YC1mM1U57SZiLCLIPKUjCnR0mj6y8qYyo\/edit?usp=sharing\">any of the following items<\/a>, please email Lindsley Gehrig. Please let me know how many you need, and I&#8217;ll do my best to fulfill your request based on what&#8217;s available. I&#8217;ve organized these by the grade level they&#8217;re intended for, but feel free to request items for any grade level.<br><br><strong>Summer PD opportunity<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/11jZvnGXA7sNC2Apyy0VnNvWYpIIF8CS9\/view?usp=drive_link\">Ethnic Studies Summer Institute<\/a>: teaching a more complete Oregon history through integrated ethnic studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Well-Being<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wayfinder Connections for Morning Meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kindergarten<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/collection\/361eef8f-f94d-48db-8ef8-b015df30ebf3?resource=c9473751-9280-4cd8-84b1-072ee4ef49de\">Reflection Pond<\/a> &#8211; Students practice paying attention to each other by playing a copycat game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1st grade<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/collection\/4ecd8eb5-b46c-4fc5-9762-a8372f16900e?resource=2f1398fa-506f-4238-aa56-937335a9dc3a\">Affirmation Sandstorm<\/a> &#8211; Students offer words of kindness in a playful way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2nd grade<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library\/0f01f523-7c98-4b15-b5db-a93d81ece449\">I Declare, I Care <\/a>&#8211; Students share something that they care about with their classmates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3rd Grade<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library\/fdbf153f-f013-49bf-aa06-dc5ac28687b0\">You Superhero\u2019s Story<\/a>&#8211; Students make a plan for a superhero\u2019s story line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4th grade<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/collection\/a6afa313-a83c-4fab-8771-af1d26e04f89?resource=c47b1745-6790-49e3-9cda-987f1b83aa8e\">A Pep Talk:<\/a> Students watch and discuss a pep talk about celebrating ourselves and each other from Kid President.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5th grade<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library\/87086fda-c8de-4db0-a893-2881bafb36e9\">Future Me <\/a>&#8211; Students imagine their future selves offering advice for today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>K\u20132 Waypoints Assessments Instructions:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The custom Waypoints formative assessments for K\u20132 teachers will open April 28th. <a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1gmtOpa5vUlQHJBzyW-6PjYB_eiFHdZkSjVMjEzxwVis%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjenny.white%40bend.k12.or.us%7C620a8339fe31485ff81708de9fec8daf%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C639124035505847425%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dPgMWkyK90aWi9X9%2B%2FdagaNZsDt3pOdKalhi4fveVZ4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Here<\/a> are the 6 questions you will be asked in the Wayfinder app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll find them listed in your &#8220;To Do List&#8221; on your Wayfinder Teacher Page as \u201c2026 K End of Year,\u201d \u201c2026 1st End of Year,\u201d etc. Each includes only six questions aligned to the Life and Career Readiness priority standards reflected on the progress report. These are educator observed Waypoints and they are not on student iPads.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip:&nbsp; Have a class list with questions listed across the top.&nbsp; Think about students who might fall into the sometimes (2-developing) or rarely\/never (1-beginning) category.&nbsp; Use <a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F15AqfupnOJlOXwHLWMmpPLqt7h_QfFFABgzA2GW0vYu4%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjenny.white%40bend.k12.or.us%7C620a8339fe31485ff81708de9fec8daf%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C639124035505899312%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eabaAHBvtq21giM6V0aHbNDf0TzWogwC4vTth3FBdMA%3D&amp;reserved=0\">this rubric<\/a> to observe these students first. Then use professional judgement and observation to consider where the rest of your class is in their development. &nbsp; In addition, when teaching Wayfinder lessons, notice which lessons are focused on the priority standards and observe how students respond to the corresponding lessons.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These questions will close on May 22nd and will no longer be accessible for a teacher to complete. .&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3-5 Waypoints Assessment Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final summative assessment opens April 28th and closes May 22nd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1VwT2BJel-akKSjj4D9kXodru4L6fExF7\/view?usp=sharing\">3-5 Implementation Guide<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The assessment for students takes 15 to 20 minutes and can be completed on a student\u2019s Ipad, using Clever and then selecting Wayfinder. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/wayfinder.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/8189164785428-Understanding-the-Student-View#:~:text=Waypoints%206th%2D12th%20Grade,guide:%20Getting%20Started%20for%20Teachers.\">instructions for how it will appear in Student View.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For students in grades 3\u20135: When they log in to the Wayfinder platform, the Waypoints assessment will be clearly visible at the top of their dashboard. 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