Author Archives: Gary Defrang

Dear Lava Ridge Staff, I hope you are doing well and enjoying the summer. Like everything during the pandemic, this summer has been a bit different at the DeFrang house, but with lemons you might as well make lemonade, right? … Continue reading →

This will be the final edition of Week at a Glance for the year. Please view this end of the school year message . From Human Resources: Work Calendar- Please see the updated ’20-’21 work calendar. Note that there will … Continue reading →

Next week in the newsletter we will have information about the Bend-LaPine Schools, Summer Learning Choice Boards. Feel free to share this resource virtually with your class or mention during year-end conversations. Without the annual Volunteer Luncheon some are recognizing … Continue reading →

From the ICCL Team: We miss seeing all of you! The ICCL team has a social planned for next Thursday, June 4th.Where: grassy area in front of Bend Parks and Rec. building across from the Old Mill                     Time: 3:00 pm-? … Continue reading →

Hot off the press, here is the weekly update from Lindsley Gehrig Teachers: As you are connecting with families over the next couple of weeks your assistance is appreciated in helping us to confirm whether students are returning next school … Continue reading →

Ready for some more fun? Katie Duval and Dyan Sultzer will be hosting Scattergories next Thursday, May 21st at 4:00 PM Here is this week’s update from Lindsley As part of our Monday morning email to families we will be … Continue reading →

We should have more information soon about year end items such as 3rd – 5th iPad check-ins, year-end checkout for staff, etc. We are also anticipating the final approval of our staffing plan for next year in the coming weeks … Continue reading →

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! I feel so honored to get to work alongside each of you and hope you have a wonderful week. Your hard work and care make everyday a wonderful one for our students and each of you … Continue reading →

Ready for some fun? We are going to play Bingo as a staff on Thursday at 3:00. This is optional and more details and Webex link will be sent out early next week. This week we received a revised staffing … Continue reading →

Thank you for all of your hard work this week connecting with our students and families. You are making a difference in their lives! Packet distribution on Wednesday went very smoothly. In some classes every family stopped by and got … Continue reading →