Author Archives: Gary Defrang

Happenings next week at Lava: Thank you for your thoughtful planning with holiday related activities or parties you may have in the coming weeks. Lava Ridge students celebrate a variety of holidays this time of year, some do not, and … Continue reading →

Happenings the week of November 28th-December 2nd at Lava: *School Improvement Wednesday: iPad Accessibility Training & Grade Level Instructional Planning Activity (Think of an upcoming math, writing or science unit and be ready to spend time planning + navigating teacher’s … Continue reading →

Happenings next week at Lava: From the Plumbing & Maintenance Team: Not all that goes down the drain should. Many schools have had sewer back-ups, most of them due to misuse of the systems. Here is an informative and funny … Continue reading →

Happenings next week at Lava Ridge: Here are a couple of reminders/asks from the recent Safety Team Meeting: If you’re looking for a Veteran’s Day activity, here is one to consider: Honor Flight of Central Oregon is a local non-profit … Continue reading →

Happenings next week at Lava Ridge: Monday:  Harvest Parties Wednesday: SIW: Teacher Prep Thursday: Picture Day; MTSS 3rd grade @ 2:30 in A1 The Educator Network Day for Lava Ridge will be at Ponderosa Elementary on Wednesday, November 16th from … Continue reading →

We are looking forward to Harvest Parties on the 31st. Next week as you discuss celebrations with your students, please remind them that weapons, blood, and overly scary masks are not allowed at Lava Ridge. Thank you! Happenings next week … Continue reading →

Happenings next week at Lava Ridge: Monday:  ICCL Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center Tuesday:  October Staff Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center Wednesday: 7:15-11:15 Work In Classroom;  11:15-7:15 Conferences Thursday: 7:15-11:15 Work In Classroom;  11:15-7:15 Conferences Friday:  … Continue reading →

Staff Appreciation Breakfasts are back! On Thursday, bring your appetite to the Media Center beginning at 7:00 for omelettes, pancakes and all the fixings. With some on duty in the morning, let’s all work together so everyone can enjoy the … Continue reading →

Happenings next week at Lava: Wednesday:  Safety Assembly @ 12:05 (North Playground) & SIW: Foundational Skills Support @ 1:45 in the Media Center Thursday:  5th MTSS (EBISS) @ 2:30 in A1 (Discovery Falls) & PTO Meeting @ 2:30 in the … Continue reading →

Teachers: We need your help in deciding the schedule we will use this year for conferences in the fall and spring. Please take this brief survey by Monday at 12:00 to share your input. We are only a couple of … Continue reading →