{"id":386,"date":"2024-10-14T03:02:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T03:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/?p=386"},"modified":"2024-10-14T03:02:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T03:02:32","slug":"october-14th-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/2024\/10\/14\/october-14th-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"October 14th, 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 id=\"block-1e1c6b0b-a81c-4817-91a0-64cb86419732\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\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 Integrated Arts School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The &quot;Belief Gap&quot; Solution: Eric Mahmoud at TEDxFargo\" width=\"695\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ipAnjlnEzKo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_4828-1024x473.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_4828-1024x473.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_4828-300x139.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_4828-768x355.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_4828.jpeg 1266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picture from my old dock. The Northern Lights are Beautiful!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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><strong>Monday<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Union Meeting 2:30-3:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuesday<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Picture Day!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office Staff Meeting 10:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elementary Admin Meeting @ LaPine Elementary 3:00-5:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wednesday<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SIW EL Planning Follow Up 1:00-2:30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thursday<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BAM Meeting 3:30-4:45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Friday<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EET Weekly Meeting 8:00-9:00<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>October 21 &#8211; Committee Meetings 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 22 &#8211; Care Teams 7:00-8:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 22 &#8211; Office Staff Meeting 10:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 22 &#8211; ICCL Meeting 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 23 &#8211; EA Meeting 1:00-1:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 23 &#8211; SIW Teacher Prep for Conferences 1:00-2:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 24 &#8211; Earthquake Drill 1:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 25 &#8211; EET Weekly Meeting 8:00-9:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 25 &#8211; Halloween Dance 6:00-7:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 26 &#8211; Camille White\u2019s Birthday!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 26 &#8211; Joelle Pearson\u2019s Birthday!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 29 &#8211; Office Staff Meeting 10:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 29 &#8211; Conferences 3:15-7:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 30 &#8211; Teacher Prep 7:15-3:15&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 30 &#8211; Ben and Amanda out 8:00-4:00 for Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 30 &#8211;&nbsp; Conferences 3:15-7:15&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 31 &#8211;&nbsp; Conferences 7:15-3:15&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 31 &#8211; Melissa Landolt\u2019s Birthday!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 31 &#8211; Pam Bradbuty\u2019s Birthday!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"block-55a2c6f2-db26-4c5a-b096-63397b788505\" \/>\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\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-10-at-4.06.23%E2%80%AFPM-818x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1228\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Tammy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Title 1 Compacts for Conferences<\/strong>: Title schools only\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1ATjx8ye4X8UT_W_0Phna4Be7Y_s_CQed?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here is a folder with this year\u2019s Title 1 compacts<\/a>. There are compacts for 3 languages: English, Spanish, and Chinese (Simplified).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Safety Cadre day has moved!&nbsp;<\/strong>Mark your calendars if you are the safety rep at your school. The Safety Cadre meeting has moved to Friday, November 8, 1:30-3:30 in the boardroom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-fb46d505-38ce-454f-a147-5a49afcc1b97\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2024\/09\/11\/september-11th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">October 9th\u00a0Elementary TLC Update<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/100110mVK1DUFQVSVYNlrNEWjyjvWXIi8AdegNhlJbZc\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Topics of Interest\/Problem of Practice<\/a>\u2013list them here! (Check out what your colleagues are doing or not doing for Halloween festivities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes from our Team:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kinsey \u2013 Policy, Advocacy, Equity:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family-teacher conferences:&nbsp;Please ensure you coordinate and submit requests for interpreters ASAP.&nbsp; Your Language Specialist and Family Liaison can help advise and coordinate this with your office team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Policy training resources:&nbsp;Thanks for attending the policy training this week!&nbsp; Here is follow-up\u2013please share with your staff and PTA\/Booster Club leaders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advertising:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/application\/files\/5017\/2850\/1056\/KJ-AP_-_FINAL_10.8.24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AP<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/application\/files\/7017\/2850\/1421\/KJ-AR_-_FINAL_10.8.24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other topics: Holidays\/\u201dDo Not Schedule\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MZzDjdo3EtmeU7rIQ_m1PaatVAsF-PYo\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dates\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linguist Link (translation\/interpretation request)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Vgcy0X0fLqpD_-9JxlwQoemKEN21lCqw\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">account set-up<\/a>\u00a0for all staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crown Act\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/ode\/about-us\/pages\/crown-act.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/ode\/about-us\/Documents\/73905_ODE_Crown%20Act%20Informational%20Poster_2021-11x17-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poster<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Scott Maben in Communications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><\/strong>Bookmark our Staff Portal for quick access to updates and staff resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great way to keep up on employee news, announcements, resources and tools is to check our STAFF PORTAL regularly. We are posting updates to the Portal almost every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage all staff to bookmark the Portal on your browser. Better yet, you can designate it as one of your browser startup pages so it\u2019s always right there. Here\u2019s how to do that using Google Chrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1. In your Chrome browser window, click on the three vertical dots (for \u201cMore\u201d) in the top right corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. Go down the list to \u201cSettings\u201d and click that<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. On the left, click \u201cOn startup\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4. Select \u201cOpen a specific page or set of pages\u201d then \u201cAdd a new page\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5. Paste the site URL into the window and hit \u201cAdd\u201d The URL for our Staff Portal is this: https:\/\/bendlapine.sharepoint.com\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add other startup pages as well, such as our District website (https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district) and your school website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cQuick Links\u201d on the Staff Portal is a go-to resource for many of us. And keep an eye on the featured news items, which provides a mix of local news headlines and timely information we are sharing with you and our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From the Secretary of State:&nbsp;<\/strong>The countdown is on \u2013 checking in and hoping you\u2019ll have participating 5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade classes for the upcoming 2025 Oregon Kid Governor .. the clock is ticking for candidate video submissions, they\u2019re due at 10am on October 25<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;and more information can be found&nbsp;<em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/ORSOS\/bulletins\/3b1dfde\">here<\/a><\/em><em>.<\/em>&nbsp;In addition to the vital learning components, my ongoing engagement with past participants confirm the reverberating effects and experience of participating in this program are remarkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019d be thrilled if you\u2019d alert your 5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade teachers of the impending due date for candidates and that alternately their classroom may choose a \u201cvoting only\u201d status, without submitting a candidate. Please feel free to reach out to Nikki Fisher at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nikki.fisher@sos.oregon.gov\">nikki.fisher@sos.oregon.gov<\/a>&nbsp;with any questions and we look forward to the most exciting ORKG campaign season yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kim, Tina, and Chris in Transportation :&nbsp;<\/strong>Just a friendly reminder: Classroom chaperones are not allowed to bring other children with them on the bus for field trips. We have had a couple of instances already this year, and it puts our driver in a difficult&nbsp;position to deny them a ride. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From McScott in IT.&nbsp;<\/strong>To ensure the safety, quality, and compatibility of our technology,&nbsp;ALL tech-related purchases must be approved and processed through our IT department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the answer is \u201cyes\u201d to any of these questions, the purchase must go through IT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is it a computer, tablet, or related device?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it connect to or charge one of our devices?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it connect to our networks or get installed on a device?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why is this important?&nbsp;While it may be tempting to purchase cheaper options from websites like Amazon, our district maintains strict standards to ensure all devices are safe, reliable, and compatible with our systems. Unsafe or substandard devices can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fail to work properly within our network environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pose risks such as electrical shock or fire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce security threats like malware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wrap up bias lessons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to apply to be on the District Admin Advisory Team?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/aHMfbFrBGaxvc9Hu7\">Sign up here<\/a>\u00a0by 10\/16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-fb46d505-38ce-454f-a147-5a49afcc1b97\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>October 15:\u00a0<\/strong>Horizontal Meeting at La Pine Elementary, 3:00-5:00 (La Pine and Juniper host) Please allow extra time for travel, depending on where you are located it could take 45 min to get there. Please do your best to be on time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 23:\u00a0<\/strong>All Admin PD at Perseverance Hall (Bend High) 3:00-4:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conferences:\u00a0<\/strong>Oct 29\u20133:15-7:15, Oct 30\u20133:15-7:15, Oct 31\u20137:15-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work Day:\u00a0<\/strong>October 30, 7:15-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 30:\u00a0<\/strong>Administrator EL training\u2013all day, Ensworth Elementary, 8:00-2:30\u2014lunch provided!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 31:\u00a0<\/strong>Safe School Trainings need to be done by today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 11:\u00a0<\/strong>Veteran\u2019s Day\u2013No School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And finally\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-10-at-7.20.21%E2%80%AFPM-1-788x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1231\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration is free for all attendees, but&nbsp;<strong>space is limited<\/strong>, so we recommend registering ASAP.&nbsp;This event is for partners and Wayfinder-curious leaders across Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support your Staff and Students with Re-Aligning to their Purpose\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from a panel of Wayfinder partners across Oregon (80+ districts)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn How to Align with ODE TSEL Standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand Barriers to SEL Implementation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn What\u2019s to Come with Wayfinder Product Roadmapping\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address Buy-In Issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking Time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hot breakfast, coffee, and a hot lunch will be provided. Feel free to share with colleagues, all are welcome!\u2014&gt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pages.withwayfinder.com\/or-workshop-nov2024?hs_preview=SmQmVkWk-180159626638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>REGISTER HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our EME Focus Thoughts of the Week The Coming Week UPCOMING DATES: Updates from Downtown From Tammy Title 1 Compacts for Conferences: Title schools only\u2014here is a folder with this year\u2019s Title 1 compacts. There are compacts for 3 languages: English, Spanish, and Chinese (Simplified). 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