Author Archives: Gary Defrang

Over the next two weeks we will be celebrating the 5th grade class and graduating seniors with special, “walks” on the South Playground (see dates/time below). On the day of the event please take your class to the south playground … Continue reading →

Happenings next week at Lava: Tuesday-Social Team Meeting in the Media Center at 2:30 Wednesday-SIW @ 1:45 in the Media Center From TLC: In the spirit of continuous learning, the Innovative Teaching and Learning Conference is back this August.  Over … Continue reading →

Matthew Crawmer was the unanimous selection of the interview team that met with candidates for the regular music position for 2022-23 on Wednesday. Congratulations Matthew! With the goal of minimizing the spread of germs to others, thank you for continuing … Continue reading →

From Julie Walker: On May 24th the Foundational Skills Curriculum Review team will be recommending the adoption of The Really Great Reading Program (Countdown, BLAST, HD Word and HD Word Plus) to the School Board. You can sign up to … Continue reading →

IT and Instructional Technology are evaluating a new product for student iPad web filtering in Bend-La Pine Schools.  This new app will appear on students ipads next week. The app will automatically be installed and no action should be needed … Continue reading →

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge: Tuesday: Staff Meeting at 2:30 in the Media Center Wednesday: SIW-Teacher Prep; Art Night from 4:00-6:00 Here is another copy of the SIW schedule. Next week is an A week

Here comes the Lion Dash! The Lion Dash is a huge fundraiser for the PTO and a super-fun event for Lava Ridge…and we haven’t been able to do it for a couple of years! With Jake on leave, it will … Continue reading →

Happenings next week: Tuesday-Kindergarten EBISS @ 2:30 in the Media Center Wednesday-SIW:  Teacher Prep and optional Educator Network Sessions (The K-1 Foundational Skills has been canceled) A note from From Julie Walker– One day of training will be required for … Continue reading →

The Lion Dash is back! Friday, April 29th is the big day. Here is the flyer we will distribute to families at Conferences. Happenings next week: Tuesday-1st grade EBISS @ 2:30 in the Media Center Wednesday-Work in Classrooms AM; Conferences … Continue reading →

Thank you for not scheduling any conferences until all sibling conferences have been coordinated Monday after school. Sibling lists and conference scheduling forms will be in mailboxes Monday. A quick reminder that in the event a child ever needs to … Continue reading →