Author Archives: Gary Defrang

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:   We’re planning to announce the Lion Dash classroom fundraising totals on Monday, really! PTO is computing the average amount raised by student per class, to eliminate the impact class sizes can have on … Continue reading →

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:   *Every three years, staff in Bend-La Pine are trained on the Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) suicide prevention protocols. In the event you are not able to attend or … Continue reading →

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:   Staff Room Tidy Team: 2nd Grade Team Next Week is a B week

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week! Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:   *We are planning for all certified staff to attend this SIW. If you are already booked for a different meeting, just let me know. Thank you! On Monday, families … Continue reading →

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:     *Some of the PTO Meeting will be a work session for families and staff only need to attend for the first 20 minutes As part of the Bend La Pine Schools benefits … Continue reading →

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:   We’re planning to have lunch outside on Monday…and as many days as possible this spring! During Monday morning meetings, please review the Outside Lunch Expectations with your class. Thank you! With students able … Continue reading →

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:   We will be announcing Character Trait Awards for Safety on the announcements beginning Tuesday. Ariah Waller will be substituting for Liz Johnson for the remainder of the school year while Liz Johnson is … Continue reading →

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge: Thank you for participating in the recent, Oreo Taste Off! Here are the final results: This week we received our initial staffing numbers for next school year. We will be working through a draft … Continue reading →

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:   Congratulations to Alisha Clawson, Sarah Kamasz, Sara Blanchard and Megan Williams, all winners in the Inspiring Displays Contest in honor of Black History Month! These classrooms will be celebrating in the coming weeks … Continue reading →

Happy Classified Employee and SSC Appreciation Week! Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:   We’ve budgeted $100 per grade level for any expenses teams might incur as you begin to think through the Lava Ridge Showcase (April 24; 5:30-7:00) The … Continue reading →