{"id":227,"date":"2024-01-29T15:18:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T15:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/?p=227"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:18:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T15:18:18","slug":"january-29th-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/2024\/01\/29\/january-29th-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"January 29th, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-e536b0c0-d890-4975-9571-551e59eecbff\">Our EME Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-1e1c6b0b-a81c-4817-91a0-64cb86419732\">\n<li>Tier 1 Instruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belonging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define what it means to be an Art Focused School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-0c40469c-61d8-4b18-8424-be6e13521339\">Thoughts of the Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use your Talents!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image-1-1024x614.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image-1-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image-1-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image-1-1536x921.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image-1.png 1838w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"e782\">Once upon a time a tortoise and a hare had an argument about who was faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"4e91\">They decided to settle the argument with a race. They agreed on a route and started off the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"453f\">The hare shot ahead and ran briskly for some time. Then, seeing he was far ahead of the tortoise, he thought he\u2019d sit down and rest for a while before continuing the race. He sat down under a tree and soon fell fast asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"9782\">The tortoise, plodding along, soon overtook him, passed him, crossed the finish line, and won the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"fe7a\">The hare woke up and realized he\u2019d lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"9f4a\">Many people will conclude that Slow and Steady win the race. When I read the story, I feel that the real lesson is not about the tortoise at all, it\u2019s about the hare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"8b46\">The hare made a huge mistake, believing in its ability but then not actually proving it. In real life, you may have that great skill, one which everyone agrees, but you must still showcase that skill to win the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"e1a8\"><strong><em>Success depends on using your talents, not just having them.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Coming Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dibels today!!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Principal Meeting (Ben) 3:30-4:40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fire Drill 8:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office Staff Meeting 10:00-10:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Care Team Meeting 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Title School Mid Year Check In 2:30-3:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admin Meeting 9:00-9:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIW &#8211; Teacher Prep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admin Pd 3:00-5:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MTSS Building Wide 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SpEd Meeting 2:15-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report Cards Due<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No School for Kids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UPCOMING DATES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"block-55a2c6f2-db26-4c5a-b096-63397b788505\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-64196e3a-0569-45bf-b585-c52258930367\">Updates from Downtown<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image-1024x897.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image-1024x897.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image-768x673.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/01\/image.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please make a plan with your staff around teaching to meet Erin\u2019s Law between February and May.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cUhmLAUsxd-SAFNxn6g4RhlsDwZg3A8auGmI_tNrv0E\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here the resources for both the family letter and instruction.<\/a>&nbsp;Principals, please document and ensure lessons were taught via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yYeYDKfEpqFeE3cDxqotg-Eix9ZVYnEy\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101795580140760974491&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this form.<\/a>&nbsp; Return to April Jorgenson in Teaching and Learning when complete. You can refer to last week\u2019s blog for other resources as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lkutlLAH9spsPmVxXj6albFGae3oKuKs\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here is<\/a>&nbsp;the flyer invitation for our Black History Month kick-off.&nbsp;Please<strong>&nbsp;work with your ICCL-DEI rep or other relevant staff to make sure that any Black\/African American students, families, and staff at your school are personally invited to this event<\/strong>, and that your staff are aware of the event (they\u2019re welcome to share with students\/families as they see fit).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we are looking for teachers to share their practice and ideas with other teachers at our Feb 28<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Educator Network Day.\u00a0 Please have them sign up<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/8e4ZkMXDWtbSPGsp9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0here\u00a0<\/a>if they have an idea for a session and are willing to facilitate that session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-fb46d505-38ce-454f-a147-5a49afcc1b97\">\n<li><strong>Education Foundation<\/strong>: Grants are due 3\/1:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.blpedfoundation.org\/\">www.blpedfoundation.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Services:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1DMv0QD3SToiByu6njqPf3Pn4m_K2m7Gc\/view\">Prevent, Teach, Respond<\/a>&nbsp;information,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1p4xhxZN4H3W2Q_gxtxt8MENNeVG999FtDqjs4MavFYE\/edit?usp=sharing\">PTR Facilitators Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1UqB4l8Ym9huKl61NZOBUP2ooNjWdC5Pq\/view\">MTSS Tier 3 process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counseling:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/blscounselors\/\">School Counseling Blog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong>&nbsp;Updated SRO List as of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jB3xBHuwn1EYPgAg2ehYXopWjsr79UWl\/view?usp=sharing\">1\/2\/2024<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Notes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kayla in Safety:&nbsp;<\/strong>School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is February 15th. The Safety Team is requesting your help to collect cards, notes, pictures, etc. to present to our SRO team. The goal is to highlight the positive relationship between our SROs and their schools. If you are willing, please offer your students the opportunity to share their appreciation for their respective SRO, and send any items to the Safety Team at the Ed Center&nbsp;<strong>no later than Friday, February 9th.<\/strong>&nbsp;We are also happy to stop by and pick them up!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Jennifer in Student Services:\u00a0<\/strong>National School Counseling Week 2024 (#NSCW24) is Feb. 5-9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Dave in Assessment:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/ode\/educator-resources\/assessment\/Documents\/Scoring_Recruitment_Notice_ELA_and_Math_Hand_Scoring.pdf\">Here is an opportunity for LA or math teachers<\/a>&nbsp;to make some extra money and learn a bit more about testing and their content areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From TLC:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2024\/01\/24\/january-24th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">January 24<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Elementary TLC Update<\/a>\u00a0which includes Trauma-Informed Report Card Comments, Wayfinder Collection Feature: Self Care for Students, Movement Moments, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-fb46d505-38ce-454f-a147-5a49afcc1b97\">\n<li><strong>Jan 31,&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1nDNQRF31uS2PrdvFTZia6EDr0Nh6HMkF\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=115985048102777420355&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">All Admin PD at Perseverance Hall, 3:00-4:30<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan 31:&nbsp;<\/strong>Black history month kick-off celebration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 8:&nbsp;<\/strong>Lunar New Year celebration\/AAPI Family Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 15:\u00a0<\/strong>School Resource Officer Appreciation Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb 27: 3:00-5:00.<\/strong>&nbsp;Elementary Leadership, at North Star Elementary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar. 1:&nbsp;<\/strong>Education Foundation Grants are due:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.blpedfoundation.org\/\">www.blpedfoundation.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our EME Focus Thoughts of the Week Use your Talents! Once upon a time a tortoise and a hare had an argument about who was faster. They decided to settle the argument with a race. They agreed on a route and started off the race. The hare shot ahead and ran briskly for some time. 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