Have you checked out myOn? myON is a student-centered tool that gives K-5 students access to more than 6,000 enhanced digital books. It provides a personalized reading experience and engages students of all reading abilities. Unlike programs such as Epic, myON will give students access 24 hours a day! Students will be able to find fiction and nonfiction books, and even kid-friendly news articles. myON also provides lots of options in Spanish! Here is a link for more information about myOn.
Upcoming myOn dates:
- 10/26- drop in session in Dyan Sultzer’s Webex room at 2:15
- 10/27- drop in session in Dyan Sultzer’s Webex room at 2:15
- 10/28-MyON available on student IPADS
The district is moving to a new software system for Translation and Interpretation requests. I am told this new system will support improvements in efficiency and quality of our multilingual communication services, which should help our family engagement efforts. A handful of schools in the district have piloted the software for a year, and report that it is intuitive and easy to navigate. We are required to transition to this new software prior to January 2021. The training is designed to be asynchronous and takes less than 30 minutes. The training is available here (see document #5). Our goal is for all staff to complete this by December 1st.
From Nutrition Services…With so many schools having meal offerings each day, there has been interest by those working in the schools to be able to access the meals as well. The cost for the meals is $4 for supper, $4 for lunch and $3 for breakfast. You can pay each time by cash or check for the meals you would like. We do not have change, so the exact amount would be necessary. If you would like to use your meal account, we can offer that option. If you need to add money to that account, you will need to pay online through BLPay https://blpay.bend.k12.or.us
As you may have seen, work began this week on the natural area outside the main entrance. Grass will be planted here as it is easier for the Outside Maintenance Department to maintain and also provides a place for students to wait for rides.
Some quick updates:
- A quick reminder of the Staff Meeting on Wednesday at 1:30 in the Media Center
- 3rd-5th math kits should be arriving in the next couple of weeks
