{"id":8,"date":"2023-09-05T04:52:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T04:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/?p=8"},"modified":"2023-09-09T17:47:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T17:47:47","slug":"ramblings-from-the-meadow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/2023\/09\/05\/ramblings-from-the-meadow\/","title":{"rendered":"September 5th, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Happy First Week of School!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our EME Focus <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul 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 Art Focused School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thoughts of the Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a blog post I came across from a former administrator here in the district.&nbsp;Gary was the first person I talked to about Education in Oregon before I moved out here from Minnesota!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>If I was in your shoes\u2026by Gary Timms<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/2020\/03\/29\/if-i-was-in-your-shoes-by-gary-timms\/\"><strong>March 29, 2020<\/strong><\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/author\/gary-timms\/\"><strong>Gary Timms<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019t 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\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019re going to learn and grow and evolve and get better every day at this new way of educating our students. We\u2019re in this together. Reach out to ask for help and give help every time there\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am taken aback by how much of this is still true.&nbsp; We are still charting those waters and we still do not know what it will look like in the end\u2026 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.&nbsp;What they will remember is how they felt and the special memories you gave them!&nbsp;They absolutely need us to show them love and caring.&nbsp;They do <strong>still<\/strong> need us to be a safe place with consistency and \u201cnormalcy\u201d.&nbsp;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!&nbsp;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.&nbsp;None of us are or do.&nbsp; Let\u2019s be that FAMILY that is willing to grow together. <strong>F<\/strong>orget <strong>A<\/strong>bout <strong>M<\/strong>e, <strong>I L<\/strong>ove <strong>Y<\/strong>ou!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2023\/09\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2023\/09\/image.png 620w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2023\/09\/image-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScDyqOAQd-A4_IHPnEuP_wx_RZ5vX5TZdFf1M_6BWk88mLlIA\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><strong>FYI Form 2023-2024<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1WWimopprV6b1fJLVsqxBOGdIqy3g-7BPua62Qx--h94\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>EME Start-Up Information<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/14WhWLgp3UZmcXW3R4FMz1M2U_bjyAvcFKBRVtr_4U6k\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Master Schedule 2023-2024<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/new.express.adobe.com\/webpage\/vN8aLpBsUlqgC\"><strong>EME Newsletter<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Week Presentations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/12AxcnHTDJQDLaVOI3xe0XdleOrLz8eyXAEaZT9KtGoM\/edit?usp=sharing\">Ben BOY Presentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1tFQI3xzyZ9uTMg1QyL23XBfjt7VeISb0kZUCVdl9hoE\/edit?usp=sharing\">Celebrating Our 2023 Summer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1pDm-HI4O4Qa04NsRbtKFc32S9MZmMd6kFNmlS9mo6N4\/edit#slide=id.p\">Amanda Behavior Presentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfj8Sgdc65jCeMIMXrEc_df3cqdcIsmwYpi9ZOpfSR7SOz7_g\/viewform\">Referral For Counseling Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Survey Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2023\/09\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2023\/09\/image-1.png 555w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elkmeadow\/files\/2023\/09\/image-1-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you Co-Create your classroom expectations &#8211; please make sure to define these four areas as your foundations.&nbsp; Thank you for all your help with this!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are Safe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are Kind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are Responsible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are Brave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Labor Day \u2013 NO SCHOOL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New hires \u2013 Work Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Returning Certified Staff \u2013 Optional Work Day (required if you didn\u2019t work Monday, August 28)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kids are Back!!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will run the Tuesday Schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Dates<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>September 11 &#8211; All Staff Meeting &#8211; 2:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 12 &#8211; ICCL Meeting &#8211; 2:20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 12 \u2013 Fall DIBELS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 12 \u2013 Fire Drill &#8211; 8:00AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 13 \u2013 First Early Release Wednesday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 13 \u2013 PD for SIW\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Camille &#8211;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading Techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 14 \u2013 Lockdown Drill &#8211; 8:00AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 14 &#8211; Grade Level PLC&#8217;s 2:30-3:10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 18 -19  \u2013 Dental Screening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 14 \u2013 Lockdown Drill &#8211; 8:00AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 28 &#8211; School Bus Evacuation Drill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 28 &#8211; &#8220;Pop on In&#8221; Event\/EME 30th Anniversary Celebration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 30 &#8211; Peter Hoover Birthday!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Reminders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outside doors and gates need to be locked at all times.&nbsp; Playground doors will be unlocked by a duty at the beginning of recess and then locked by a duty at the end of recess.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DO NOT prop open your exterior door if you have one, even if it is facing the playground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyone MUST wear their ID badge or visitor sticker.&nbsp; If you see anyone without one, please send them back to the office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updates from Downtown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education Foundation Classroom Grant Application: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MqvD_A-SGVhRYbJ7qodZtREQzD1K-aX9\/view?usp=drive_link\">Here is a flyer<\/a> 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!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tower Theatre Opportunities: We are excited to announce The Tower Theatre\u2019s 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.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1L85nYbLu1s_UbSc46HtLuxvbXfVuprdy\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=115985048102777420355&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">HERE<\/a> 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 <a href=\"mailto:beccas@towertheatre.org\">beccas@towertheatre.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Please include your school\u2019s 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iPad Roll-out \u2013 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy First Week of School! 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