Week at a Glance

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:

• Wednesday:  SIW-Teacher Prep; Art Night 5:30-7:00
• Thursday:  Spring DIBELS; 1^st grade MTSS @ 2:30 in A1

At the most recent Safety Team Meeting we discussed warm weather safety guidelines for staff and students. Here are some reminders:

• Open windows combined with fans are a great strategy to keep classrooms more comfortable. Please let Mike know if you need a window opener.
• Doors should not be propped open, unless directly supervised by an adult within arms reach of the door.
• If you ever notice a door that is propped open and an adult is not next to it, please close it.
• Wear sunscreen and stay well-hydrated
• Maximize the use of shade when possible
• Keep in mind the signs of heat related illness

End of the Year Note: Students will turn-in iPads the last week of school (schedule TBD) Students will be able to continue to access Lexia and Dreambox (via home devices) throughout the summer.

From Ryan Kelling: Professional Development Opportunities for Licensed Staff:  Lewis & Clark University is hosting information sessions for already-licensed staff interested in learning more about adding either a Special Education endorsement or a Principal License to their license.

• An online informational session for L&C’s Special Education Generalist added endorsement program will be Wednesday, May 17^th. Tuition is discounted from the typical Lewis & Clark rate, classes are held fully online, and the 18-credit program can be completed in 10 months. Here is a link to register for the information night. 
• An in-person information session for their Principal License cohort will be held at the High Desert ESD’s office in Redmond on Wednesday, May 31^st from 4:00 -6:00 pm. This is a 2-year program that consists of 27 units at a discounted rate.

Next week is a B week

Happy Staff Appreciation Week!

Happenings next week at Lava Ridge:

• Tuesday:  Breakfast Bar provided by PTO in the Staff Room; Staff Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center
• Wednesday:  SIW-Teacher Prep
• Thursday:  Lion Pride Drawings at Lunches; 2^nd grade MTSS @ 2:30 in A1

I will be at Pine Ridge on Tuesday at an equity training.

Congratulations Matthew Crawmer! Matthew’s walking (think graduation) this weekend in Arizona after completing his Master’s degree in elementary education from Grand Canyon University.

The Bend-La Pine Schools are celebrating the May Walk + Roll Challenge on May 11^th 2023, with support from Commute Options. K-8 BLS Students are encouraged to Walk or Roll to School on this day.

Some Staffing Notes for Next School Year:

• We have two teachers changing grade levels next year. Sarah Shapiro-Bass will be moving to 4th grade and Jason Kingery will be returning to 5th. These are the only grade level changes we are planning for at this time.
• We are planning to have the number of classes in parentheses at each grade: K (4), 1st (4), 2nd (3), 3rd (3), 4th (3), 5th (3)
• Interviews for classroom teaching positions will occur after HR has placed those certified staff returning from leave and the state K-12 funding is set.
• Donna Blankenship and Sarah Dieker will not be returning from leaves of absence.
• We have posted a Media Manager position for next year. Know someone great? Encourage them to apply.
• We will have a counselor next year at Lava for 20 hours per week.

Sara Elliot, pictured last week in WAG, resigned her position on Monday. Special Programs is working to fill this vacancy and we will have a substitute providing support in the meantime.

We got this!  Earlier in the year, I messaged the ways in which Laci and I, are ready to support you with student issues.  As we head into the remaining weeks of the year, please continue letting us know the ways in which we can assist with students who are struggling to meet classroom or school expectations.  Supporting staff with student issues is a top priority for us!

With 6 weeks to go, keep rockin’ those Tier I classroom systems, maintaining regular instructional schedules, recognizing and rewarding students who are doing the right thing, and building those awesome relationships you have with students…and let us know how we can assist you, our doors are always open.

Next week is an A week

Happenings next week at Lava Ridge:

• Wednesday: SIW:  Youth Truth, Family, and Student Survey in the Media Center @ 1:45
• Thursday:  3^rd MTSS @ 2:30 in A1

Thank you Jake for all of your efforts with the Lion Dash!

Way to go Sara Blanchard, commencement speaker for the recent George Fox graduation!

This is the final week of the March Battle of the Books! Our two titles that will compete are The Book with No Pictures (Mrs. Willis) and The Interrupting Chicken (Mrs. Allen)

This week we had people enter the school after hours through an unlocked door. Thank you for double checking that both exterior and interior classroom doors are locked when you leave for the day. Also, the Neighborhood Commons doors (to the playground) should only be unlocked during recess. If you notice one of these doors unlocked please secure them. Thank you!

This is the time of year, when questions can arise about the dress code policy in Bend La Pine Schools. Here are the updated regulations. In the past, there have been questions about identification of students and whether hoods and hats are ok. The latest guidance is that both are permissible as long we are able to tell who the child is. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Next week is a B week

Happenings next week at Lava Ridge:

• Monday: ICCL Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center
• Tuesday: Commute Options Pedestrian Safety Lessons (K-2^nd)
• Wednesday: SIW-Trauma Informed Practices @ 1:45; Camp Tamarack Family Meeting in the Media Center @ 5:00;  2^nd Grade Music Program @ 6:00
• Thursday: Commute Options Pedestrian Safety Lessons (K-2^nd); Lion Pride Lunch Drawing; Lava Teams Meetings @ 2:30
• Friday:  Lion Dash @ 1:25 (Loading of classes at approx. 1:00)

Lion Dash notes and reminders: (*communicated this week to families via the newsletter)

• Please encourage your students to wear their Color of the Rainbow color*
• Please encourage students to bring a water bottle to the event. * PTO is not planning to distribute water at the event.
• We are planning to do an advanced print of Raptor, Visitor Badges, for those families we know are coming to the Dash and have pre-registered in Raptor.   Teachers: If you know of families that are attending the event, please record their names here. Kim and Amber will be pre-printing passes from this list for families we know are attending and have pre-registered in Raptor (Please do not send the Google Doc to families, this is for internal tracking)

We are planning to have a fire drill next week.

Rachel Hammond will be teaching kindergarten for the remainder of the school year while Kenya is on leave. We will miss you Kenya and are excited for Juneau’s arrival in May! 🙂

Congratulations to Lydia Youkey who has been promoted within the Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation and will be assuming new duties soon. Lydia’s last day at Lava will be April 28th.

Ipad ready to go for the Lion Dash? Here again are the steps to follow:

• Search for “EZ Scan” in Self Service (it may come up as version 2)
• Download app and open
• Enter email:  [email protected]  and password: 20805Cooley
• Log in
• Close app, you should be set.

From Julie Walker: digital tool survey-We are reviewing digital tools like:  Lexia, Dreambox, Discovery Learning and Seesaw and their use. We need your feedback and hope you will take this survey:

Important Digital Tool Survey

From Jennifer Hauth:  Master of School Counseling tuition-free and with a monthly stipend from OSU Cascades ( link to a one-pager of information about the program)

• Informational Open House May 8^th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Registration Link
• Candidates must apply for admission to the School Counseling program by May 25, 2023
• If accepted into the program, then candidates may apply (very short process) for entry into the PATH-SC cohort (grant funded tuition-free and monthly stipend)
• Classes for this new cohort (both those in the PATH-SC cohort and those who are not) will begin in late June 2023.
• Anyone with a Bachelor’s Degree can apply for the PATH-SC cohort, regardless if they are currently working in the district or not.
• The focus of this grant (PATH-SC cohort) is to engage individuals who represent your community, represent an underserved and diverse population, and must be placed and willing to work in a high-needs school.

If our staff could teleport to anywhere in the world, we would go to:

• New Zealand
• Patagonia
• An over the ocean hut in Bora Bora
• Somewhere warm and tropical
• Somewhere tropical with beautiful water and a sandy beach
• Fiji with crystal blue water
• Italy
• Hawaii
• Italy      
• New Zealand
• Greek Islands with my family
• The Blue Lagoon
• On ANY slow boat on beautiful water!
• Chowchilla, California to see my grandma
• A hammock on a beach in Tahiti
• Bali
• Cheers, where everybody knows my name and they’re always glad I came!

Next week is an A week

Happenings next week at Lava Ridge:

• Tuesday: ICCL Meeting @ 2:30
• Wednesday:  Responsibility Assembly @ 8:00;  SIW: Educator Network Day @ 2:00-3:15; 1st Grade Music Performance @ 6:00
• Thursday: 4^th Grade MTSS @ 2:30
• Friday:  Fancy Dress-up Day

It’s time for the Elite Ten in March Book Madness! Here we go!

If you are still in the process of downloading the EZ Scan app for the Lion Dash, here are some steps:

• Search for “EZ Scan” in Self Service (it may come up as version 2)
• Download app and open
• Enter email:  [email protected]  and password: 20805Cooley
• Log in
• Close app, you should be set.

For the Lion Dash, please encourage your students to wear your grade-level, Color of the Rainbow color, from Spirit Week.

Here is a link to the Lava Ridge Teams folder (Safety, PBIS, Character Traits, Staff Engagement/Celebration)

Next week is a B week

Happenings next week at Lava:

• Wednesday: AM Work in Classrooms; Conferences 11:15-7:15 (Pizza’s for dinner!)
• Thursday: AM Work in Classrooms; Conferences 11:15-7:15 (Dinner provided by PTO)
• Friday: Enjoy!

Here is the latest for March Book Madness

Hold the phone! John Aubry from Tech Services will be on campus next week replacing our phones with an updated model.

Thank you for returning state testing accommodation sheets to Laci when you are finished.

The EZ Scan app is now available in self-service for teachers to download to their iPads for the Lion Dash. We are hoping everyone can download this by April 2st so we have time to troubleshoot any issues that may arise before the event. During the Lion Dash we will likely need classroom teachers to assist with the tracking of laps for their class depending on the number of volunteers.

Classroom Teachers: Please let me know if you are interested in teaching at a different grade level next year. If I don’t hear from you, I will assume your preference is to teach the same grade in the fall.

From Jennifer Hauth: Classroom 180 Book Study – Join fellow educators in this virtual book study to learn the 5 domains and supporting indicators of the Classroom 180 Framework. Learn how you can create a more trauma-informed classroom to meet the needs of our students. Book Study in Collaboration with the Bend-LaPine Student Success and Culture of Care Coaches. Join Virtually:  4/18 4:30-6:30 & 5/23 4:30-6:30. Coursework completed on your own via Canvas with optional Office Hours. Optional: 1 OSU Credit. Classroom 180 Book Study 

Save the dates:

• Responsibility Kick-Off Assembly, April 19^th @ 8:00
• Fancy Friday, April 21^st

Happenings next week at Lava:

• Monday:  Sibling Conference Scheduling @ 2:30 in the Media Center 🙂
• Tuesday: Staff Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center
• Wednesday:  American Fidelity Appointments; SIW: Teacher Prep
• Thursday:  PTO Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center; 5^th MTSS @ 2:30 in A1

🙂 Thank you for waiting to schedule any conferences (except for ELL ) prior to sibling scheduling on Monday.

A quick reminder of the OEBB Dependent Verification Review coming up in April.  Dates and times to meet with American Fidelity at Lava Ridge are on April 5^th, 25^th and 26^th.   

SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT HERE

Classroom Teachers: Please let me know if you are interested in teaching at a different grade level next year. If I don’t hear from you, I will assume your preference is to teach the same grade in the fall.

From Julie Walker: Educator Network Day is April 19th from 2:00-3:15- please sign up to facilitate a session!

Next week is an A week

Happenings next week at Lava:

• Wednesday:  SIW: K-2nd Team Instructional Planning Time; 3^rd -5^th State Testing Training @ 1:45 in the Media Center
• Thursday: Lion Pride Drawing @ lunches; No Lava Teams Meetings
• Friday: Spirit Dress Up Day-M&M DAY (mix match mustache day)

Here are all the details for March Book Madness: March 20-24

From Liz Martin, the PTO Running Club Organizer: If possible, please message to your families: We need one more volunteer for the North playground (K, 2nd and 4th grades) to do Running Club on Thursdays. We need 2 volunteers for that same side to do Running Club on Tuesdays. We would love to start the week after Spring Break but would need to fill at least one of the days to do that. If there is anyone interested they can email me for more details, [email protected] or text me 503-537-8292. Here is the sign up link: 

We want everyone to feel supported with student issues. Here is a doc on how to get support when issues arise.

The Responsibility Assembly will be on April 5th. Time TBD.

Next Week is a B Week

Happening’s next week at Lava:

• Wednesday:  SIW:  Erin’s Law Preparation and Planning*; 3rd Family Dance Night @ 6:00 in the gym
• Thursday:  Kindergarten MTSS @ 2:30 in A1
• Friday: Fun Friend Friday

*The plan from the ICCL Team for Erin’s Law Preparation and Planning-Teams will have the first part of SIW to review the Barbara Sinatra lessons for their grade level and decide when during April, students will learn this information. We will then meet together in the Media Center at 2:30 for questions and other details.

We are excited for the first week of Fun Friend Fridays! Here again are the details to review with your students. Thank you!

Here are all of the details for March Book Madness for March 13-16

Save the date! Lava Ridge Art Night, May 17th

The IT Department wants to remind all staff that there is a very effective “phishing Reporting Tool” built into our email system.  If you suspect an email message addressed to you is a scam or in  anyway “phishy”, it is 100% okay to report the message using this tool.  Use it as much as you want!  Getting to the phishing tool can look a little different depending on the email client that you use.  Just know that you can always find it in the “meatball” menu (…) that is clearly visible near the top of your email tool bar. Finally, please try to resist the temptation of sending potentially fraudulent emails to our technology staff.  Forwarding these messages can have a multiplier effect on the reach of the scam.

Language Arts Curricular Materials Viewing and Feedback Opportunities:  The team met on Wednesday, March 8th and came to consensus to dive deeper into three curriculums:  Expeditionary Learning, American Reading Company and Collaborative Classroom.  Here is the schedule for viewing the materials and links to give feedback.   

Next week is an A week

Thank you Classified Staff for everything you do at Lava Ridge!

Happenings next week:

• Tuesday: Staff Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center
• Wednesday: SIW-Teacher Prep
• Thursday: Lion Pride Drawing @ lunches; Kindergarten MTSS @ 2:30 in A1

Here are the details from Julie Walker about the Educator Survey Regarding Curriculum Implementation Timeline Options: This survey went out on Wednesday to adoption teams and if a decision can not be made based off of their feedback, it will then go out to ICCL teams and association representatives. 

Conference Preference Sheets: Watch for these in your mailbox at the end of next week.

Here are all of the March Book Madness details for the week of March 6-10.

These are the TV shows or movies we would recommend:

• 1923
• Ted Lasso
• Rocky III
• Poldark
• Abbott Elementary
• My Octopus Teacher
• A Man Called Otto
• Alaska Daily
• The Mole
• You
• White Lotus
• Live Action Pinocchio movie

Next week is an B week.