Author Archives: Gary Defrang

Thank you for continuing to not combine or mix classes inside Lava Ridge. In the event of a positive COVID case this could result in many more students potentially needing to quarantine. Save the date! We are coordinating a high … Continue reading →

You may have noticed new video cameras in different locations around campus. These are part of a bond-funded safety upgrade being installed after school hours. Below is the initial number of seats (see student quota) we are able to offer … Continue reading →

From the Teaching and Learning Department: Summer Math Courses for graduate credit!  More information will be provided as details get finalized.   Mathematically Productive Engagement – June 21-23 – 2 credits How Math Teaching Matters – August 6, 13, 20 – … Continue reading →

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you for coordinating a substitute prior to the times you need to be away from Lava Ridge. This has been such a huge help with the current sub shortage! 🙂 Staff Meeting on Wednesday at … Continue reading →

On Wednesday at 5:30 we are hosting an informational night for incoming kindergarten families via Webex. Here is the flyer with all of the details. The event will be recorded for those that are not able to attend. Similar to … Continue reading →

In the event you ever accidentally dial 911, please just stay on the line and let them know a call was made in error. Otherwise, they will assume someone is in distress and will automatically dispatch help. Thank you! We … Continue reading →

Thank you for all of your efforts this year supporting the social, emotional, and academic needs of our students. With the data we have on our students in reading and math growing by the day, we are planning to finish … Continue reading →

The rescheduled April PTO Meeting is the 15th at 4:00 via Zoom. Thank you for discussing as a team who might be able to share a 1-2 minute grade level update at the beginning of this meeting. Thank you for … Continue reading →

The April PTO Meeting is the 1st at 4:00 via Zoom. The plan is to bring back grade level updates from classroom teachers at this meeting. Thank you for discussing as a team who might be able to share this … Continue reading →

Have you noticed some changes in the lobby area? Several weeks ago a team of Lava Ridge staff conducted an equity audit of the Main Entrance and are now working to implement some improvements. This group discussed the experience different … Continue reading →