{"id":528,"date":"2025-04-26T21:34:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T21:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/?p=528"},"modified":"2025-04-26T21:34:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T21:34:30","slug":"april-28th-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/2025\/04\/26\/april-28th-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"April 28th, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thought of the Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I recently read &#8220;The Beautiful Ones&#8221; a novel written by Prince. It is a semi-autobiographical glimpse into the life of the iconic musician. It starts with his childhood and follows his rise to fame, and creative process. His personal reflections, anecdotes, and insights into his artistry were an interesting peek into his mind, and also gave some insight into his relationships, struggles, and inspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The book talked about love of music and shined a light on his unique perspective on life and fame. The title refers to the people and experiences that influenced him, showcasing his appreciation for beauty in all forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In &#8220;The Beautiful Ones,&#8221; Prince reflects on his childhood in Minneapolis, highlighting how his family&#8217;s musical background fueled his passion for music and creativity through interactions with local artists. He details the evolution of his unique sound, emphasizing his innovative experimentation in the studio that pushed genre boundaries. Significant relationships, both friendships and romantic, deeply influenced his songwriting, adding emotional layers to his lyrics. He talks about behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his iconic performances, showcasing the creativity involved in crafting unforgettable shows. He also shares the struggles he faced with fame and the music industry, emphasizing his commitment to artistic integrity and creative control. If you are looking for a journey into the world of Prince and the profound impact he had on music and culture, I cannot recommend the book enough!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THE COMING WEEK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monday<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Committees Meeting 2:30-3:15<\/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>Forest Kindergarten 9:30-1:30<\/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>Office Admin Meeting 7:00-7:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIW Ed Network 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>Smart Reading (Kindergarten) 9:45-10:45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sped Team Meeting &#8211; 2:30-3:15<\/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>May 5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 5 &#8211; Staff Meeting 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 6 &#8211; EME Safety Meeting 7:00-7:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 6 &#8211; Elementary Admin Meeting 3:00-5:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 7 &#8211; 9th Camp Tamarack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 7 &#8211; National School Nurse Day!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 7 &#8211; Office Admin Meeting 7:00-7:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 7 &#8211; SIW Extra Time for EL 1:00-2:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 7 &#8211; Safety Cadre Meeting 2:00-3:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 7 &#8211; 2nd Grade Family Dance 5:30-6:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 8 &#8211; Field Trip 2nd Grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 8 &#8211; Smart Reading (Kindergarten) 9:45-10:45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 8 &#8211; Ben Meeting with Julie 12:15-12:45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 8 &#8211; Fire Drill &#8211; 1:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 8 &#8211; Sped Team Meeting &#8211; 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 8 &#8211; K, 1, 2 Team Meeting with Julie &#8211; 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 9 &#8211; Olivia Variel Birthday!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 9 &#8211; EET Weekly Meeting 8:00-9:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 9 &#8211; Ruby Garcia Tolson Assembly 12:00-2:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 11 &#8211; Mother&#8217;s Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 12 &#8211; Ben out for Admin Meeting 7:30-12:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 12. &#8211; Meet with Peter 2:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 13 &#8211; Care Teams 7:00-8:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 13 &#8211; Train Your Brain 8:00-9:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 14 &#8211; Office Admin Meeting 7:00-7:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 14 &#8211; ELL Ice Cream Event 11:00-12:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 14 &#8211; EA Meeting 1:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 14 &#8211; SIW Teacher Prep 1:00-2:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 14 &#8211; Admin PD 3:00-4:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 15 &#8211; Smart Reading (Kindergarten) 9:45-10:45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 15 &#8211; Sped Team Meeting &#8211; 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 16 &#8211; EET Weekly Meeting 8:00-9:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 16 &#8211; 2nd Grade Field Trip 9:30-1:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 19 &#8211; Committee Meetings 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 19 &#8211; Admin ICCL Training &#8211; 3:00-5:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 20 &#8211; ICCL Meeting 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 21 &#8211; Office Admin Meeting 7:00-7:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 21 &#8211; SIW 1:00-2:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 21 &#8211; Screenager Event at Elk Meadow 5:30-7:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 22 &#8211; Tonya Myers Birthday!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 22 &#8211; 1st Grade Field Trip 9:30-11:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 22 &#8211; Sped Team Meeting &#8211; 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 22 &#8211; Kindergarten Open House 5:30-6:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 23 &#8211; EET Weekly Meeting 8:00-9:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 25 &#8211; Chris Hill Birthday!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 26 &#8211; Josh Hayden Birthday!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 26 &#8211; Memorial Day!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 27 &#8211; Care Teams 7:00-8:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 27 &#8211; Forest Kindergarten 9:30-1:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 28 &#8211; SIW 1:00-2:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 29 &#8211; Brooke Vossler Birthday!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 29 &#8211; Counselor Share Out at District Office 10:30-12:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 29 &#8211; Sped Team Meeting &#8211; 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 30 &#8211; EET Weekly Meeting 8:00-9:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 31 &#8211; Cassie Polanco Birthday!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 2 &#8211; Dibels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 2 &#8211; Staff Meeting 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 3 &#8211; EME Safety Meeting 7:00-7:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 3 &#8211; Elementary Admin Meeting 3:00-5:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 4 &#8211; Office Admin Meeting 7:00-7:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 4 &#8211; SIW Art in the Meadow Prep 1:00-2:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 4 &#8211; Admin PD 3:00-4:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 5 &#8211; Counselor Celebration at District Office 7:30-9:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 5 &#8211; Fire Drill 9:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 5 &#8211; Sped Team Meeting &#8211; 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 6 &#8211; EET Weekly Meeting 8:00-9:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 6 &#8211; Field Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 6 &#8211; Art in the Meadow 5:30-7:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 9 &#8211; Meet with Peter 2:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 10 &#8211; Care Teams 7:00-8:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 10 &#8211; ICCL Meeting 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 10 &#8211; 5th Grade Move Up\/Music Performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 11 &#8211; Office Admin Meeting 7:00-7:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 11 &#8211; EA Meeting 1:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 11 &#8211; SIW Teacher Prep 1:00-2:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 12 &#8211; The Last Day of School!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 12 &#8211; Sped Team Meeting &#8211; 2:30-3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 13 &#8211; EET Weekly Meeting 8:00-9:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 15 &#8211; Father&#8217;s Day!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 17 &#8211; Nicole Garroutte Birthday!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 17 &#8211; Admin EOY Celebration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 19 &#8211; Holiday<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updates from Downtown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-22-at-6.56.37%E2%80%AFPM-754x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1507\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-386a4043-1846-4e03-bbe6-afa74b92e478\">Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-e0e110a0-e8b1-4efb-b852-ec3c28c5e94c\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bendlapine.sharepoint.com\/sites\/superintendent\/SitePages\/Bargaining.aspx?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=pjNxPE&amp;CID=b82f1fa9-8521-4cf4-ba0d-471c596fe5fa\">BEA and OSEA Bargaining Update Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/02\/05\/february-5th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/02\/19\/february-19th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/03\/05\/march-5th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/03\/19\/march-19th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/04\/09\/april-9th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/04\/23\/april-23rd-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0April 23<sup>rd<\/sup>\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>-Heartfelt gratitude from a colleague and a new ask<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wpLL4j40nhk47dT1Ob08vOnYol6PG1DsVyKt67Ldp1g\/edit?usp=sharing\">FAQs for Special Education Inclusion Topics<\/a>\u2014Keep checking in here! BEA and BLS supported<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-c106e5d4-0337-4372-a9c3-e8badcc53475\">Notes from our Team:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Tami Pike\u2013Health Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY&nbsp;, Wednesday, May 7, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-24-at-10.13.20%E2%80%AFAM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1511\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National School Nurse Day recognizes school nurses who work to improve the health and learning of students. \u2013&nbsp;<em>Oregon School Boards Association<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View the National Association of School Nurses National School Nurse Day Proclamation&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhigherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com%2FNASN%2F8575d1b7-94ad-45ab-808e-d45019cc5c08%2FUploadedImages%2FAbout%2F2025_School_Nurse_Day_Proclamation.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Cb1b570d97438425fe32308dd8349bdf7%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638811074968929890%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Y6mXrofbtBVXfPwtX%2BOnGqxfpqz77DX52jaGx8dtkRQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to let your school nurse know how much you appreciate them!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Curriculum and Instruction-Julie Richards<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The School Improvement Wednesday on April 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is dedicated to looking deeper at Amplify Desmos Math.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fpresentation%2Fd%2F1gjSuJe5fBXbEELypOfYWOoC8aBUz4KigVKWQZHlqiZM%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Ccc61be83c70c4b07901508dd82a1a8b8%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638810353003976256%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BWLuHAfPOg9cfPd4jtXMt1lWb3cAjtKlToc2ls0bfCc%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Here is the slide deck<\/a>&nbsp;that will be shared with teachers next week. You will notice there is a section for Classroom Teachers, Learning Specialists &amp; Interventionists, and Administrators &amp; Other Leaders so everyone can explore Amplify Desmos Math!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Student Services\u2013Sean Reinhart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nest Program will be expanding and relocating next fall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nest program will have a new home this fall! The Nest is our self-contained program (run by the HDESD) for elementary students who experience dysregulation and need a highly specialized environment to develop skills.&nbsp;The goal is that they learn skills and eventually fully join their peers at their neighborhood school.&nbsp;Students attend The Nest for half the day and then go to their neighborhood school for the other half of the day.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, The Nest will be expanding next year by adding an additional classroom.&nbsp; Currently, there is only capacity to host 6-8 students per half-day session.&nbsp;This expansion will double the capacity at The Nest, while also offering some full day slots (which is not currently available). The current location, the Tamarack building, is not a suitable location for expansion. As a result, the decision was made to relocate The Nest to a BLS facility.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several sites were considered, and Summit HS was ultimately selected because of the unique features that the site offers. The wing that will host The Nest was originally built for an ECSE kindergarten and has many of the desired features.&nbsp; It is mostly separate from the rest of the building, has the right amount of space, and allows the program to expand to two classrooms.&nbsp; Many other sites were considered, and after weighing out the pros and cons, Summit was hands down the best decision.&nbsp;The team believes that placing the program at a high school will offer more of a boundary between the program and the school.&nbsp;Moreover, there is a possibility for synergistic programming in the future (think high school mentors) that could benefit both The Nest and Summit HS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nest has its own teachers and administrators and will be administered in an independent manner.&nbsp;There is currently a planning committee that will be working with various stakeholders to ensure the transition runs as smoothly as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last CPI Training of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student Services are offering one final Full CPI training this year. &nbsp;&nbsp;As a place to start, please have any regular inclusion EAs that has not been trained register for this training.&nbsp; Further, encourage any temporary inclusion EAs that intend to apply for a regular position for next school year to register for this training.&nbsp; After that, look at your buildings support team and identify untrained folks that you would want trained and have them register as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What:\u00a0 CPI Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date: May 6, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time: 8-4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: Pacific Crest Cornice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up in UKG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Ryan Kelling\u2013Human Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This note is coming to you a bit later than planned, but please&nbsp;join me in welcoming Sarah Westling to Human Resources. Sarah is serving as our Certified Specialist II, supporting HR tasks and bringing valuable experience from her time in the Eugene 4J HR office. We are thrilled she chose to join us and are grateful for the contributions she\u2019s already made to our team. If you haven\u2019t already, please stop by the large HR office next time you\u2019re at the Ed Center to introduce yourself and welcome Sarah to BLS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recruitment for three vacant BLAST positions has commenced. We are currently recruiting for a Director of Student Services, an Athletic Director\/Assistant Principal position at Summit High School, and for the Principal vacancy at Cascade Middle School. If you\u2019d like to learn more about any of the vacancies, please connect with Ryan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This Director of Student Services position comes in response to the growing scope of the department, particularly the integration of the Occupational Therapist classification that had formerly existed as a part of our local service plan with the High Desert ESD, which brings added responsibilities and oversight needs. Additionally, this position will supervise the daily operation of the Transition Co-Op program and manage the mentoring and training program for all Student Services staff.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Athletic Director\/Assistant Principal position is a result of the latest MOA between BLS and BEA that moved the high school Athletic Driectors\u00a0to the BLAST schedule prosepectively.\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m confident that this role will help us align our co-curriculars at the secondary level with our overall vision of the student experience we\u2019re working to provide for all students, regardless of their school.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cascade Middle School Principal is to fill the vacancy created by Gabe Pagano, who accepted the offer to be the Director of District Activities and Athletics beginning July 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kinsey \u2013 Policy, Advocacy, &amp; Equity:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student Voice Council:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll be honoring the&nbsp;departing senior representatives&nbsp;of the SVC at the May 13<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;board meeting, in case you\u2019d like to join (not critical, but you\u2019re welcome) or otherwise recognize them: BSHS: Iris M, Quincy B, Taylor W; MVHS: Lindsay L; Realms: Elliot D; SHS: Alaina T, Finnegan H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, we are&nbsp;launching our recruitment<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>for the 25-26 Student Voice Council!&nbsp; Most of your schools have current members who will return to continue their term next year, but ALL of your schools will have open spaces for new representatives.&nbsp; We will be promoting in a variety of ways (materials coming soon), and would love you to talk it up in your school as well (school-wide announcements, advisory, family newsletters, etc).&nbsp; As you know, these students have quite the audience with our school board and public community, and have a lot to say about your schools\u2014ensuring diverse and strong representative of your school on the SVC is critical in the positive impact this group can have.&nbsp; Once we have applicants for your school, we\u2019d love your partnership in interviewing and selecting your reps.&nbsp; More to follow\u2014for now, please help promote this with students, staff, and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do Not Schedule dates: As you start to schedule dates and events for next year, don\u2019t forget to schedule around&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1MZzDjdo3EtmeU7rIQ_m1PaatVAsF-PYo%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Ca176c209cb9c47be6ee708dd836514d4%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638811192335710838%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bhJCtOuFY4P7qDvORcObRH1xCJyuchpuXwDc8ybHWfg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these dates<\/a>.&nbsp; Please share this with athletics, activities, counselors, office managers, parent groups, etc.&nbsp; Thanks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interpreter requests: As you submit requests for interpreters for end-of-year requests, please follow these tips (and share these with relevant staff):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit in advance!\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to note the event format.\u00a0 Interpreters deserve to know in advance if they\u2019re showing up to speak in front of hundreds of families!\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach or paste links in Linguist Link any agendas, handouts, slides, or other materials that may be helpful for the interpreter to adequately prepare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need help thinking through efficient models of bilingual communication during a family event, please contact your Family Liaison, Language Specialist, or me.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-3689ac0f-109b-492d-8439-4dd5f9e1c952\">Action Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-a1293005-4067-478a-92f5-a073cc526c29\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On next SIW (4\/30), you are expected to do the administrator portion of the Amplify Desmos training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1_KR-8pWjTlbbz2TULjzA5C_-CsoYifvwnpLyydnJs8M%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C0049c3f6f6784dd284c908dd786cdd48%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638799131162238297%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qgKiT%2FsivAg7isGQ1VeCAOBtiLKa74CGzTMDpullNAU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandatory AI Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-1831939b-a328-4e28-a767-ec6cfa6613c6\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-24ba98af-7fa8-4b6f-b9fd-cb556757fe6f\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>April 30<\/strong>: SIW \u2013 reserved for Math planning\u2014admin have a math training link too!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 5-9<\/strong>: Teacher Appreciation Week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 6:\u00a0<\/strong>Horizontal meeting 3:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m. at Silver Rail, SRE and Rosland host<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 7:\u00a0<\/strong>Safety Cadre Meeting, 2:00-3:30, location TBA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 14:\u00a0<\/strong>All Admin PD at Perseverance Hall, 3:00-4:30 Read Chapter 4!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 26:\u00a0<\/strong>Memorial Day, No School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 27:<\/strong>\u00a0June Horizontal (Changed from June 3rd) at Highland \u2013 HLD and Three Rivers host<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 30:\u00a0<\/strong>Counselor Celebrations, 7:30-9:30 in the board room, at least one admin is required to attend, but both are encouraged!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 4:\u00a0<\/strong>All Admin PD at Perseverance Hall, 3:00-4:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 12:\u00a0<\/strong>Last Day students\u2014half day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 13:\u00a0<\/strong>Last Day staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 17: Elementary End of Year Celebration! 2:00 Somewhere!<\/strong><\/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\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-24-at-4.06.03%E2%80%AFPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1514\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our EME Focus Thought of the Week I recently read &#8220;The Beautiful Ones&#8221; 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