Our EME Focus
- Tier 1 Instruction
- Belonging
- Define what it means to be an Art Focused School
Thoughts of the Week
Dear Elk Meadow Staff
Please, know that I see you: how hard you’ve worked, the time you have given, the patience you have conjured, the many days you have put in, giving everything here and having nothing left to give when you get home. I see the growth that has occurred in both you and your students, this year! Never forget that your success as an educator is not defined by a test score, but rather by the kids who are going to look back at their lives and see you as someone that believed in them when others did not or could not.
Teaching is hard. Teaching the right way is harder! It is a fine balance between exhaustion and excitement. Strength comes in knowing that you are not in this alone. I love that we do THIS together as an Elk Meadow family! Every child in your class was not there by chance. They were placed in your care because you have the tools and ability to meet their needs, both known and unknown. I have never been prouder of a group of teachers. We have navigated so much this year and I have learned many lessons along the way. Thank you for staying on the ship with me! Thank you for putting trust in me and for continuing to celebrate our many successes this year.
I have talked about this all year, so… continue to RUN — no, not away! Run to your purpose! When you get there, celebrate! Celebrate like there is no end! Remember, most things worth doing are not easy. If this is your first year in teaching you have impacted at least 20 to 30 lives. If you have taught longer, do the math! You have changed families and helped create a stronger community. You have created equity in a world where it is hard to find! Remember what I said the first week back in August! WE create “the” equity in the World. All kids who come to us are afforded the same opportunity of education. Life changing education! Well done!
Now at the end of the school year, I want to thank you for making me laugh, and encouraging me along the way. Thank you for making Elk Meadow a safe place for our students and staff! When you are exhausted and maybe a tick frustrated, think about the students in your class who have grown, learned new skills, and sought refuge in your space. I am so proud of you!
With My Sincerest Gratitude ~ Live Long and Prosper,
Ben Johnston
The Coming Week
- Monday
- 10th-18th Spirit Week+
- 2nd Grade Field Trip 9:30-1:10
- Tuesday
- Office Staff Meeting 10:00-10:30
- 4th Grade Field Trip 11:30-2:00
- Kinder Forest Field Trip
- Care Teams Meeting 2:30-3:15
- Wednesday
- Office Admin Meeting 9:00-9:30
- EA Meeting 1:00-1:30
- SIW 1:00-2:30
- Thursday
- 3rd Grade Field Trip 8:00-2:00
- 5th Grade Kona Ice 10:30-12:00
- Kindergarten Celebration 1:00-1:30
- 5th Grade Move Up Program 5:00-6:00
- Friday
- Field Day 8:00-2:00
- EOY Staff Celebration 3:30-???
UPCOMING DATES:
- June 17th Nicole Garroutte’s Birthday!
- June 17th 3rd Grade Field Trip 9:00-2:00
- June 18th LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Updates from Downtown
6.5 days left!
Reminders:
- Tentative BEA Agreement can be found HERE
- Curriculum checklists: Consider attaching these to your school’s checkout list so that everyone has what they need as they start the year in the fall. The documents live here: Curriculum Checklists Folder.
- Roger White support: Want to help? Click this link. or Venmo Patrick to help with a bike for Roger!
- Inservice Week Certified work calendar for 24-25.
- From Culture of Care: Check out our latest news and workshop offerings!
- HERE is a link to the state-wide video from Steve and other Sups
- May 29th Elementary TLC Update
New Notes:
Life and Career Readiness with Jenny White
Enjoy some End of the Year Activities in Wayfinder. Directions on how to find the End of the Year Activities
Direct Links. Kindergarten. 1st – 2nd. 3rd – 5th
From our Outdoor School Grant partner, OSU
As part of the Malheur Summer Institute, we are hosting an Integrating Outdoor School into the Classroom workshop. This is open to all educators, not those just within the Malheur ESD.
This will be from 9am-3pm on Wednesday, July 17th at EOU in La Grande. Stipends are available for eligible educators and there is a $60 subsidized credit through EOU available.
In this workshop, we will explore how we can build and maintain connections between outdoor school and the classroom, with the goal of maximizing the benefits – academic and social/emotional – for all students and teachers.
See the email below or our events page for more information and to register.
Important Dates
- June 7: LPHS Graduation @7:00 pm
- June 8: SHS Graduation @10:00 am
- June 8: MVHS Graduation @2:00pm
- June 8: CHS Graduation @6:00pm – FIRST Graduating class in school history!
- June 10: BTA Graduation @ 7:00 pm
- June 11: Seal of Biliteracy (Silver Level) @5:30 at CHS
- June 11: Realms HS Graduation @ 7:00 pm
- June 15-16: Juneteenth Community Celebration in Drake Park
- The month of July: Rest and relaxation!!