Author Archives: Gary Defrang

In response to screen time concerns and some home management issues, elementary schools are being asked to not send iPads home on a regular basis.  This doesn’t mean they can never go home.  There will be times when projects need … Continue reading →

This year, Week at a Glance, will again be an important part of our communication system at Lava Ridge. I will send out notes to you weekly and appreciate you making this a must read before the start of the … Continue reading →

Greetings! I hope your summer is going well.  The DeFrang’s had a great summer.  We spent some time at the coast, went camping and had lots family time.  Priceless. Each August brings the energy and anticipation of a new school … Continue reading →

Happenings next week at Lava Ridge: Tuesday:  Lion Dash Assembly @ 1:00 on the North Playground. Here is information to review with your students before the assembly. Wednesday:  Student dismissal @ 2:10 Thursday:  5th Grade Celebration Walk at 10:00;  Student … Continue reading →

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