WAYFINDER Are there any classrooms/grade levels who feel they are using Wayfinder regularly and are interested in being a showcase classroom. The Wayfinder team will be in Bend on the 24th of October and would like to see this work in action and they need 8-10 classrooms to visit.
From Student Services (Colleen, Josh, and Sean) We are very excited to share that we are partnering with The National Resource Center for Paraeducators, NRCP, to provide monthly professional development opportunities for all Inclusion Educational Assistants. These trainings are designed to help deepen the understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Please read more about these trainings HERE.
We are offering additional CPI training. An initial CPI training is scheduled for Thursday, October 26. This is a non-workday for elementary and middle school inclusion EAs due to conferences. If your inclusion EA has not been trained and chooses to attend, the student services department will pay for the timesheet. This training should be in UKG soon! Upcoming CPI refresher and initial training will be scheduled on February 2, 2024.
DHS Training Video: Please watch this 6 minute video as it is important learning for you regarding the state’s process in investigating child abuse in schools (that is when there is a question about something that has happened at school or on our buses). There were several of these investigations last year in our elementary schools. This will help you better understand the process should it happen at your school.
Recommendations for students for private schools: We recently received a question from one of our local K-12 private schools about policies prohibiting teachers from writing recommendations for students to attend private schools. BLS does not have such a policy. On the other hand, staff should feel NO PRESSURE to complete these types of recommendations. Our only suggestion is that in order to avoid bias, staff do not “pick and choose” who they write recommendations for…either they are willing to complete a recommendation whenever asked or as a matter of practice they politely decline.
Fire Inspection FYI from Dan Dummit: Dan has been making the rounds with the new fire inspector recently. He wanted to be sure that you all have this document, (created by Portland Fire and Rescue) which outlines the expectations for our classrooms when it comes to fire safety. To highlight a few things that we want to draw your attention to because they are common problems, please refer to #4, #8, #9. Also, while you notice there are some things on this sheet that, if done correctly can be used, they go against our sustainability practices and should be avoided, #10 and #18 for example.
Circle of Influence, Circle of Control, How I center myself… Whatever you want to call it!
This is something I have used for years! I do this almost weekly. Sometimes more often when I feel overwhelmed. I really do try to put 75% of my energy into the things that I can control and 25% of my effort into the things I can influence. This leaves 0% for the things I cannot control. So I try to not worry about them. Sometimes I influence something, but then move it into the outer circle of things I cannot control. This is obviously just a few things on my plate. I usually acutally write down all the things on a sheet of paper so I can visualize all the things that may be weighing me down that I have no control over and then… let them go.
Worrying today is the interest paid on a debt you haven’t taken out yet!
Upcoming Details
MONDAY
Admin Meeting 6:45-7:15
Committee Meetings 2:30-3:10 – Committee leads will reach out.
TUESDAY:
Safety Meeting 7:00-7:30
ICCL Admin Training 3:00-5:00
WEDNESDAY:
EA Meeting 8:15-8:45
Tier 3 Meeting 9:00-10:00
SIW
THURSDAY:
MTSS/PLC – 2:30-3:10
FRIDAY:
EME SpEd Meeting 2:30-3:15
UPCOMING DATES
Updates from Downtown
Performance Evaluation Module: We are going to use the week of October 2nd to complete our testing (thank you Julie and Sky View MS staff for helping us with this) and then roll out communications regarding the launch of Certified goal-setting, observations and evaluations processes. Certified staff can expect an introductory notification through UKG regarding the launch of Performance by October 6th.
Safety Site Visits– Starting next week, Kayla and Scott will be visiting one school per week to partner with our administration team to conduct a safety site visit.
From Julie in Curriculum, Instruction and Systems:
Educator Network Day on October 11th will be at each school site from 1:45-3:15. The topic will be reflecting and refining foundational skills and planning for community connection, partner up and Wayfinder lessons. Admin/ICCL teams meet on October 3rd from 3:00-5:00. We will set each team up to facilitate October 11th during this session.
Exciting News from the Language Arts Curriculum Review Team: The Language Arts Curriculum Team met September 14th and reached strong consensus on moving forward with EL Education from Imagine Learning as our finalist for K-5 Language Arts Curriculum.
Why EL Education?
Deep knowledge-building scope and sequence
Eight-week modular structure allows for students to go deep with each topic
All writing and conversations are purposeful, focused, and anchored in the content students are learning.
Students own their own learning and develop the habits of successful citizens
Next steps: Between 10/2 and 12/11, the Language Arts Curriculum Review Team will move forward with field testing a module for the purpose of identifying professional learning needs and beginning to plan for implementation. During the field test the team will be collecting video, survey and interview data from classroom educators and students. Between 10/25 and 10/27,each school will have an information table with resources to explore the curricular materials and provide feedback during conferences (community and staff feedback).
You can expect materials to be arriving at your schools in the next couple of weeks. All materials have been sent ATTN: Instructional Coach. Your instructional coach will organize the materials and set up the table for viewing during conferences.
From Wayfinder: Transformative SEL Workshop, November 9th 2023 in Bend from 10-4! We are thrilled to invite you to Wayfinder’s in-person event of the 2023-24 school year! Join us and colleagues from across the state of Oregon for collaborative conversations and strategic planning around Oregon’s Transformative Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework & Standards. Use this link to pre-register before the official invite goes out next week. Food, refreshments, and swag will be provided.
What to Expect:
Engaging Workshops: Interactive sessions led by renowned experts in SEL will empower you with practical tools and strategies.
Intimate Discussions: Share your experiences and learn from fellow educators and leaders in a close-knit setting.
Hands-On Activities: Experience the power of SEL through immersive activities that you can take back to your students.
Resourceful Takeaways: Leave with practical frameworks and tools to support SEL implementation at Scale
Community Building: Forge lasting connections with like-minded educators who are passionate about driving student success.
Dreambox Launchpad window for kindergarten extended
Instructional Technology resources are ready for check-out
REMINDERS:
Conferences- Less than 25 students= 25-30 minutes. More students = 20 minutes.
Walk and Roll to school day is on October 4th this year. If you want stickers, please apply by September 27th to Street trust. Send tallys to Jackie Wilson.
Get There Challenge Oct 1-15: Create a team and sign up here. Any member of your team can be the team captain, but you need one. Check out the great prizes
Digital applications for students require multi-factor authentication. Steps to complete can be found on this link.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Oct. 3, 3:00-5:00 ICCL/Admin Training–Location is Jewell Cafeteria
Blueberries! Yup, blueberries. It is about 5 minutes. Make sure you watch to the end!
We do take them all!
Upcoming Details
MONDAY
Admin Meeting 6:45-7:15
Office Staff Meeting 9:45-10:15
TUESDAY:
Nothing on the Calendar
WEDNESDAY:
EA Meeting 8:15-8:45
SIW – Teacher time to prepare for Open House
THURSDAY:
September 28 – School Bus Evacuation Drill
MTSS/PLC – 2:30-3:10
“Pop on In” Event/EME 30th Anniversary Celebration – 5:00-7:00
FRIDAY:
EME SpEd Meeting 2:30-3:15
UPCOMING DATES
September 30 – Peter Hoover’s Birthday!
October 1 – Lisa Shelden’s Birthday!
October 2 – Kellie Perry’s Birthday!
October 2 – Lauren Van Coutren’s Birthday!
Updates from Downtown
Conferences: After consultation with BEA last year, we have landed on the following information regarding length of a conference. If a teacher has 25 or less students, their conferences need to be between 25-30 minutes to accommodate for transition times as needed (25 min gives time for a quick restroom break, time in case one goes longer, etc.). If a teacher has 26 or more students, their conferences can be 20 minutes, giving the teacher the ability to have a few longer ones as well as building in transition times if needed.
Reminder about personal leave – Just a reminder that personal days need prior approval and buildings cannot have more than 5% of their staff out on personal leave – that is about 2 teachers for most schools. You do the initial approvals, so please keep an eye out on this.
Info re: Wayfinder from Jennifer: Thank you all for your continued support of Wayfinder. I have drafted newsletter content for your families. You can find that here. Please remember that we are not using the terms “Social Emotional Learning” when speaking or promoting Wayfinder- please use “life and career readiness”. Here is the training deck from in-service week: K-5 Core Training
If you have implementation or wonderings about Wayfinder, please reach out to myself and/or our Program Manager- Diana Curtaz: [email protected]. 916.206.9784
Resources to support teachers with implementation:
If your teachers want to learn more about Wayfinder, have them enroll in Wayfinder Academy (it is asynchronous).
Here is a Resource Guide with additional resources and support.
Suicide Prevention: As a part of our suicide intervention efforts for our Adi’s Act plan, suicide prevention trainings are required for our staff. All of our trained suicide risk screeners, which are typically your school counselors, school psychs, some nurses, and some SSC’s attend the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) PD every 5 years. This year, ASIST will be offered on Nov. 2 and 3, which will be required for those who have never been trained. There will be two additional ASIST trainings offered in the winter and spring for those who need to recertify. School sites are responsible for sub coverage for staff who require it. For questions, please reach out to Jamie Gunter ([email protected])
Restorative Practices Training Opportunities: Click Here
Get There Challenge with Commute Options The Get There Challenge is an annual competition to encourage people who live or work in Oregon to drive alone less and use transportation options more. Running for two-weeks, October 1-15, the Challenge helps promote commuting by teams will competing for recognition and prizes by logging trips taken by bike, foot, carpool, vanpool, and transit and remote workdays. Your school can create a team and sign up here. Any member of your team can be the team captain, but there needs to be one for each team. Check out the great prizes, including a $1000 gift card for the winning team. There will be a special district prize for the team with the most trips logged.
You probably have heard this one, but I find that it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of it every once in a while…
Sometimes it might feel like all things are lost but, we alway have the opportunity to help create positive change! Have you ever asked yourself, “am I really making a difference?” I think this is especially true when we’re talking about addressing big problems in education right now, but it pops up all of the time in our everyday lives, as well. So when I catch myself thinking that way, it helps to remember the story below. You might not be able to change the entire world, but even if you can change a small part for one child, you have made an immeasurable difference!
Once upon a time, there was an old man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach every morning before he began his work. Early one morning, he was walking along the shore after a big storm had passed and found the vast beach littered with starfish as far as the eye could see, stretching in both directions. Off in the distance, the old man noticed a small boy approaching. As the boy walked, he paused every so often and as he grew closer, the man could see that he was occasionally bending down to pick up an object and throw it into the sea. The boy came closer still and the man called out, “Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?” The young boy paused, looked up, and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean. The tide has washed them up onto the beach and they can’t return to the sea by themselves,” the youth replied. “When the sun gets high, they will die, unless I throw them back into the water.” The old man replied, “But there must be tens of thousands of starfish on this beach. I’m afraid you won’t really be able to make much of a difference.” The boy bent down, picked up yet another starfish and threw it as far as he could into the ocean. Then he turned, smiled and said, “It made a difference to that one!”
Homework messsage that went home to 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade parents
Hello Elk Meadow Families,
What a wonderful start to the year so far! It’s been a joy to get to know all of the students and meet so many of you parents. As we enter this third week of school, I would like to talk to you about homework. I know there is a lot of debate about what kind of a role homework should play in our kids’ education. The opinions are definitely mixed, but the research is pretty clear. Homework can have negative impacts on the achievement of younger children, positive impacts at the high school level, and mixed results in the middle. At Elk Meadow we are going to do something different this year. There will be no formally assigned homework this year. Instead we ask that you spend your evening doing things that are proven to correlate with student success. These things include reading together, eating dinner as a family, playing outside, and getting your child to bed early. Why would we do this? Instead of nightly power struggles, we want families to enjoy their evenings. We want kids to be able to play and be kids. We would love to see kids pursue their interests in sports or the arts.
Another big reason is that the research does show that homework environments are not equitable. Family life has a huge role to play in setting students up for success with homework as we need parents to help students when they get stuck or struggle with them to get it done. What happens for kids who stay in different homes on different nights and don’t have a consistent schedule? Some parents work multiple jobs and aren’t home to be involved in the homework routine. Many children live in temporary housing such as motels, homeless shelters, or campgrounds. Through no fault of their own, many of our students have little, if any chance, of being successful with work sent home. We truly believe this will be a positive experience for all of our families!
Upcoming Details
MONDAY
Dental Screening
Office Staff Meeting 9:45-10:15
Staff Meeting 2:30-3:10
TUESDAY:
Dental Screening
Safety Meeting – 7:00-7:30
EA Meeting 8:15-8:45
EET Kickoff – 6:30PM-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY:
Week B for all Grades for the specials rotation
Discipline Data Entry Training 1:00-3:00
SIW – Teacher Prep
Admin PD 3:00-5:00
THURSDAY:
Lockdown Drill – 8:30
MTSS/PLC – 2:30-3:10
FRIDAY:
Nothing on the Calendar
UPCOMING DATES
September 28 – School Bus Evacuation Drill
September 28 – “Pop on In” Event/EME 30th Anniversary Celebration
September 30 – Peter Hoover Birthday!
Updates from Downtown
Tier I Expectations and Task Force Work from Tammy Doty: As we have been in classrooms, it is clear that Tier I expectations in schools are on everyone’s minds. Tammy created THIS IMAGE below to make sure that we are clear with all of you about our expectations related to the roll-out of the work from the Task Force. Remember, this is such a focus that within every class, these should be visible, obvious, and referred to frequently. Thanks for your diligence to make our practices consistent and common regardless of the school.
Early Literacy Success Initiative update
Dreambox Launchpad baseline assessment begins September 18th
Digital tools access update and timelines
Support documents for the first 4 weeks of Community Connection
Staff Datain UKG: Human Resources/Payroll are aware that data in UKG regarding staff assignments is not currently up to date. Please refrain from contacting either of our offices about this until a future blog entry in which we will be soliciting feedback from you on anything that is not correct. Payroll is also working on updating accruals that are incorrect (like accumulated personal time).
Camp Tamarack Classroom Connection:HERE is a link that outlines a training for teachers who support students at Camp Tamarack. It is designed by OSU and intended to maximize the links between the classroom and the Camp Tamarack experience.
Technology Resources for Parents: Your IT team would like to encourage you to share the following links with families.
The links include step by step guides for parents who wish to sign up for:
Parent Vue
Canvas Observer Accounts
School Meals
Bus Information
For School STAS Team Members: Make sure you, School STAS Level 1 team, sign up for the SIRC training.
What is SIRC: The Sexual Incident Response Committee sets of assessment protocols and safety planning procedures overseen and administered by a unique collaborative team. The SIRC process is much like the STAS process, but is used when the event is sexual in nature (harassment, assault, etc..).
All Level 1 Team members must register for a full day of SIRC training if they have not previously attended. It is only necessary to attend one day (not both). There is a maximum of 50 participants for each day. Training dates have been separated by elementary and secondary levels. Additional dates will be determined as needed. Registration links for SIRC trainings are attached.
SIRC Training Dates:
October 16, 2023 8:00 – 4:30 @ High Desert ESD (Middle & High School). Registration
October 17, 2023 8:00 – 4:30 @ Bend-La Pine School District (Elementary). Registration
From Kinsey:
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): We are working to improve the workplace experiences and sense of belonging of our employees. One of the many ways we are doing this is through co-designed systems of support and networking called Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Details here—page 2 has FAQ
In 22-23 a few different ERGs met regularly throughout the year, with awesome facilitators and lots of fun activities! Thanks to those of you who participated! We are re-launching groups for 23-24, and need your help.
Bias Lessons:HERE ARE the Bias Incident Lesson Series materials.
From Julie (Curriculum, Instruction and Systems):
Important Information regarding Dreambox: Dreambox has a new baseline assessment called Launchpad. ALL students will need to take this assessment as it will provide teachers and schools with valuable information regarding student’s strengths and areas for growth. We will be launching the assessment on September 18th. When student’s login they will need to complete the assessment which will take 15-45 minutes depending on grade level. The assessment can be paused and started again-it does not need to be finished in one sitting. Students will need to complete Launchpad by September 27th. Here is a link to a quick video and one-pager explaining Launchpad. Students will have normal access to Dreambox until September 18th.
A book I have been reading recently, brought me back to the question of “WHY?”, and the parable of the three bricklayers.
Three bricklayers were asked what they were doing and the first said, I am a brick layer and I am working hard laying bricks to feed my family. The second brick layer replied, I am a builder and I am building a wall. Finally the third brick layer said, I am a cathedral builder and I am building a cathedral to my almighty God. Same work, three completely different perspectives! The first had a job, the second had a career, and the third had a calling. A purpose turns a job into a calling!
Why do we do this thing they call teaching? Is it the easiest thing? No. Does it pay the most? No. So, why?
It got me thinking that their are 3 reasons to do what we do.
First, a paycheck or job. Plain and simple, I need to put food on the table and pay my bills.
Second, a career or it’s what I do. I see the beginning and I see the end, or am I seeking a career that has decent benefits, good time off perks, and is a respected profession.
Third, a calling or my purpose in this world. A purpose can turn a job into a calling! I see my daily “work” as completely fulfilling and what I was meant to do!
I believe we all experience all three of these throughout our teaching experiences and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. As you go through your day, please remember that you are doing some of the noblest work with the most profound impacts on the world! By continuing to ask ourselves “why” a goal is important, we can begin to unearth the deeper intentions we have that drive our daily actions and behaviors. By reconnecting to the impact we as teachers want to have on students, it can remind us why we got into the profession in the first place. I will repeat what I said earlier. We, as educators, create the equity in society! We truly are the reason that all students are able to receive an education! We give hope, and help to hold the equitable balances between different socio-economic populations. I know the work isn’t easy and sometimes the gratitudes are few and far between. Please, let me, thank you all from the bottom of my heart for what you do, creating the equity in our world!
Upcoming Details
Monday
Staff Meeting – 2:30
iPad Checkout – See Media Center email for details
Tuesday:
ICCL Meeting – 2:20
Fall DIBELS
Wednesday:
Fire Drill – 8:00
Hearing Screenings – All Day
First Early Release Wednesday
Please remind parents and students
SIW 1:30-3:00
Camille – Proactive Strategies to PREVENT Escalation
Reading Techniques
Thursday:
Lockdown Drill – 8:00
Grade Level PLC’s 2:30-3:10
Friday:
Nothing on the Calendar
Upcoming Dates
September 18 -19 – Dental Screening
September 28 – School Bus Evacuation Drill
September 28 – “Pop on In” Event/EME 30th Anniversary Celebration
September 30 – Peter Hoover Birthday!
Updates from Downtown
Education Foundation Classroom Grant Application: Here is a flyer from the Education Foundation with the information. Stay tuned for a video and more information to come! Who can say no to free money! Get those creative juices flowing!
Keeping Classrooms Critter-Free: As you all know Central Oregon is home to many critters who like to set up camp in and around our school buildings. Each year the Custodial and Maintenance Dept fields many phone calls and receives multiple work orders regarding various pests. Here is the newsletter created by Oregon State University Extension Service regarding Intergrated Pest Management and what you can do to avoid these critters in your schools. (cliff notes: ALL food should be stored in plastic tubs with tight fitting lids!) Wes and Walt appreciate the seriousness in which you take these guidelines, as it truly does help keep the pests at bay.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Systems Updates from Julie: Curriculum- If you have staff members who still need additional curriculum please have them fill out this form.
Access to Digital Tools Updates: Teaching and Learning and Instructional Technology are working hard to make sure each and every teacher and student has access to the digital tools they need for a successful start to the school year. The team has hit a few barriers along the way and is working hard to resolve those issues as quickly as possible.
Instructional Tech and Information Technology partnered to build an application where teachers can see what tools have been deployed to each of their classes. At the top of this page there is a feature where they can request a new tool. This can be requests to add, change, or remove tools
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Timelines to know:
Wonders- a few rostering issues are happening currently. These should be resolved by next week . K-1 will only have access to the Teacher’s Edition. 2-5 will have access to both the Teacher’s Edition and the Student Edition
Really Great Reading-Classroom teachers should have access to their online teaching tool and reading playgrounds by the end of this week. Blend classrooms are loaded and should be visible for teachers and students. Interventionists, Learning Specialists and Educational Assistants should have access by the middle of next week
Lexia and Dreambox-a few rostering issues were happening earlier in the week and should now be resolved. Both programs should be visible for teachers and students
Acadience– will be available early next week. If you don’t have what you need. Please let us know by following the link below:
DIBELS testing starts next week. Here are a few reminders of building responsibilities for setting up for a successful testing day.
The DIBELS team tests all students K-5. The only exception to this is students who need to be tested by a familiar tester.
Set up the testing space with at least 12 testing spaces
Have school staff (interventionists, educational assistants) available to support testing
Arrange to have a runner available to pick up classes at testing time and to help manage classes when waiting to be tested
Send a schedule of when classes will be tested out to staff
Optional but very appreciated: a few snacks for the team
Instructional Coaches– Next week a few of our instructional coaches are completing a two-year LETRS (Language Essentials for Teaching Reading and Spelling) training and will officially become LETRS facilitators. This will allow us as a district to train district staff in LETRS. This is a note to let you know that Sara Swedlund, Dyan Sultzer and Kaelynn Adams will not be in buildings next week.
Cafe Opportunity- As one of our key tools for translation/interpretation access, our school district offers an optional opportunity for bilingual staff: the CAFE Program. This is a program in which trained, qualified bilingual staff can receive an annual stipend for their language skills and for the occasional support they provide with multilingual family communication.
If you are interested in learning more, please click here. The sign-up/interest form linked on page 2 must be completed by Tuesday, September 19th. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will contact you after that point for next steps to get you going with testing, training, and the stipend. Note: Current CAFE Program members do not need to re-apply, but are welcome to participate in the training as a refresher if desired.
Information about the CAFE Program (including a list of colleagues who are already CAFE members, whom you’re welcome to contact to learn more about their experiences last year) is always available on the Portal’s Equity page, under ‘Employee Resources and Programs.
Below is a blog post I came across from a former administrator here in the district. Gary was the first person I talked to about Education in Oregon before I moved out here from Minnesota!
Well, we are about to embark into uncharted waters. No one knows for sure what this will look like and how long it will last. What I do know is that when our students look back on this years from now, the first thing they think about probably won’t be a lesson you planned or a worksheet they completed or an activity aimed at helping them master an ELA or Math standard. I believe they’ll remember the communication, contact and care that came from their teacher in a time of fear and uncertainty. Our students need us now more than ever. Not so much to give them work and help them keep up on their math facts, but they need us to love them, care for them and bring some normalcy into their lives. The connections you make with your students during this time will be the most important thing you do.
What the daily routine, workload or method of connecting looks like this week will in all likelihood look very different at the end of April. We’re going to learn and grow and evolve and get better every day at this new way of educating our students. We’re in this together. Reach out to ask for help and give help every time there’s a need. And when trying to figure out this new way of doing business begins to get a little bit overwhelming, take a deep breath and remember what your students will remember- you helping them in a time of need. Best of luck this week and moving forward! Thanks for all you do.
I am taken aback by how much of this is still true. We are still charting those waters and we still do not know what it will look like in the end… but one thing we do know is that years from now kids will not remember the lessons, worksheets, videos, or math and ELA lessons they did. What they will remember is how they felt and the special memories you gave them! They absolutely need us to show them love and caring. They do still need us to be a safe place with consistency and “normalcy”. I have never heard a student or adult talk about that lesson they did years ago, they talk about that awesome teacher that made it happen! Gary is right! We still are in this together. Be vulnerable, ask for help. I certainly am not perfect in practice and definitely do not know everything. None of us are or do. Let’s be that FAMILY that is willing to grow together. Forget About Me, I Love You!
When you Co-Create your classroom expectations – please make sure to define these four areas as your foundations. Thank you for all your help with this!
We are Safe
We are Kind
We are Responsible
We are Brave
Upcoming Details
Monday:
Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday:
New hires – Work Day
Returning Certified Staff – Optional Work Day (required if you didn’t work Monday, August 28)
Wednesday:
Kids are Back!!
We will run the Tuesday Schedule
Upcoming Dates
September 11 – All Staff Meeting – 2:30
September 12 – ICCL Meeting – 2:20
September 12 – Fall DIBELS
September 12 – Fire Drill – 8:00AM
September 13 – First Early Release Wednesday
September 13 – PD for SIW
Camille –
Reading Techniques
September 14 – Lockdown Drill – 8:00AM
September 14 – Grade Level PLC’s 2:30-3:10
September 18 -19 – Dental Screening
September 14 – Lockdown Drill – 8:00AM
September 28 – School Bus Evacuation Drill
September 28 – “Pop on In” Event/EME 30th Anniversary Celebration
September 30 – Peter Hoover Birthday!
Safety Reminders
Outside doors and gates need to be locked at all times. Playground doors will be unlocked by a duty at the beginning of recess and then locked by a duty at the end of recess.
DO NOT prop open your exterior door if you have one, even if it is facing the playground.
Everyone MUST wear their ID badge or visitor sticker. If you see anyone without one, please send them back to the office.
Updates from Downtown
Education Foundation Classroom Grant Application: Here is a flyer from the Education Foundation with the information. Stay tuned for a video and more information to come! Who can say no to free money! Get those creative juices flowing!
Tower Theatre Opportunities: We are excited to announce The Tower Theatre’s LessonPLAN Education Series for the 2023-24 school year. Since 2011, our award-winning education and outreach program has connected over 40,000 students to performing arts in Central Oregon. We believe that the key to creating a vibrant future for the arts is passing the love of it onto the next generation.
HERE is the season, locations, and costs. We have 5 performances held at the Theatre, an amazing, diverse, and sensory friendly mix, and 6 in school performances that would love a host school. To make reservations, please email Becca Swain, Education Coordinator, at [email protected].
Please include your school’s name, grade, how many students, and chaperones/teachers you estimate bringing. Reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis, and often get reserved quickly, so please let us know as soon as you can if you want to sign up.
General Information
iPad Roll-out – Lindsey and Lauren are planning to roll iPads back out to students as quickly as they can. Look for more information coming from them about how that process will go this year.
