Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:
- Monday: Read-A-Thon Kick-Off Assembly @ 1:45 (loading at 1:35); Staff Meeting @ 2:30 (Media Center)
- Tuesday: Read-A-Thon Activities @ Lunch Recess
- Wednesday: Read-A-Thon Activities @ Lunch Recess; SIW: Teacher Prep
- Thursday: Read-A-Thon Activities @ Lunch Recess; Lava Team Meetings @ 2:30
- Friday: Read-A-Thon Activities @ Lunch Recess
Here are digital copies of the Read-a-Thon Overview and Read-a-Thon Weeks at a Glance. From 10/21-10/28, we will be tracking the number of minutes we read each day as a school. On those days, please enter the number of minutes the students in your class spent reading on the Reading Minutes Tracker . Thank you! We’ll announce school totals on the announcements. Thank you!
We will be announcing Character Trait Awards for Belonging on the announcements beginning Tuesday. Here is the doc for student name entry.
On Thursday a truck from the Bend Fire Department will be on site for our first graders to explore @ 9:30.
Thank you for sharing your instructional takeaways on the Educator Network Day learning sharing doc. Lot of great resources and insights!
Thank you for listing when you will be teaching the anti-bias lesson in this doc
With Harvest Parties and Halloween Dress-up Day (10/28) right around the corner, here is a Respect and Halloween resource from the Equity Department to consider sharing with your students. In the October 6th newsletter we let families know that, “If your Lion chooses to wear a costume, please remember that for school celebrations, costumes with weapons, blood, overly scary masks or that present negative stereotypes of any person, gender, or ethnicity are not allowed.”
Thank you for completing any remaining Safe Schools trainings by October 31st.
From Kinsey Martin: As election season approaches, this is a good time to revisit our expectations around political topics in our school and workplace. While this November may not bring the same intensity as a presidential election year, maintaining neutrality in our professional capacity remains essential.
Here is our policy around staff engaging in political activities. This is a great tool outlining boundaries and appropriate use of district equipment, time, and resources in relation to election topics. District leadership asks that each employee read the information in those links carefully. Let me know if you have any questions or need clarification.
In addition, we know students may initiate conversations about politics, candidates, or ballot measures. To help navigate these moments: Here are 10 steps for teachers to prepare, navigate, and respond to sensitive discourse. Our district Advocacy Coaches are also available to support you in facilitating respectful and balanced discussions.
Staff Room Tidy Team: Specials Team
Next Week is an A week
