The YouthTruth survey window opened this week. We are planning to send information to families including a link to the survey in our weekly home communication. We will take the staff survey later in the month.
Here is the plan for the February 2nd and 3rd professional development/report card days:
February 2nd– 8:00-11:00: Walk-To-Skill planning time for teams; Work in Classrooms for the remainder of the day.
If you come to Lava over Winter Break, be ready to disarm the building alarm. Please enter through the Main Entrance, sign-in on the white board, and then set the building alarm (after erasing your name from the white board) when you leave. Thank you!
Congratulations to Allison who achieved National Board certification. Allison will be recognized at the School Board meeting in January.
Happenings the week of January 3rd at Lava:
Wednesday: SIW: QPR Suicide Prevention Training @ 1:45 in the Media Center
We are continuing to interview for both the Scheduling Secretary and Media Manager positions. We have completed one round of interviews for each and will continue to work on this in January. We have arranged for a substitute in the Media Center for the first two weeks of January.
We will be a host for the Educator Network Day on January 11th from 2:00-3:15. More details next year. 🙂
And the winners are…
From the Bend Science Station: Announcing an exciting professional development opportunity at the Science Station! Over the past few years, they realigned the Amplify curriculum for grades 2-5 to make it manageable and relevant for Bend-La Pine teachers. In addition, they designed POP Science, which includes a short sequence of NGSS-aligned, hands-on science lessons for each grade level. This January, they will conduct teacher “refresher” trainings on 2nd-5th grade modified Amplify units and on K-1 POP Science lessons. These HANDS-ON workshops combine interactive instruction and time to collaborate with grade-level peers. You will practice and walk away with specific lessons for your classroom. Even if you’ve done these workshops before, we encourage you to participate again.
Sessions run from 3-6 pm and will take place at the Bend Science Station on the OSU-C campus. You will be compensated by the district at the curriculum rate for your time. In addition, the Science Station will be offering food and drinks. Click here for a list of the sessions and dates then follow this link to up: Bend Science Station Amplify + POP Science Training – Google Sheets
3rd Grade, half-day Lab on Tuesday. Interested in a lab with Sara? Just let me know, we have funds available for substitute costs.
If you have a clock that is not working. Please email Amber and Mike so we can get it fixed.
Below is a list of those things we would get great at if we could instantly become an expert at something:
Thank you for your thoughtful planning with holiday related activities or parties you may have in the coming weeks. Lava Ridge students celebrate a variety of holidays this time of year, some do not, and some are not able to. Your consideration of every student is appreciated. Here is a reflection tool created the Bend-La Pine Equity Team you may find helpful in your planning.
If you need to have more than one volunteer in your classroom on any given day, just let Amber and Miriam know so we can plan to greet them when they arrive. Thank you for continuing to remind your volunteers that they must have a government issued id with them each time they come to help.
What a wonderful 4th Grade Concert!
Here are some of the exceptionally weird items we have eaten in the past:
Happenings the week of November 28th-December 2nd at Lava:
Monday: No Lava Read; EA Lava Read Training; ICCL Meeting @ 2:30
Wednesday: Character Trait Assembly @ 12:15; *SIW @ 1:45-3:15
Thursday: 1st MTSS @ 2:30; PTO Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center; 4th Grade Music Program @ 6:00
*School Improvement Wednesday: iPad Accessibility Training & Grade Level Instructional Planning Activity (Think of an upcoming math, writing or science unit and be ready to spend time planning + navigating teacher’s guides, etc to begin getting ready to teach this unit to your students in December/early January)
Similar to last year, in the event of a PM bus arriving after student dismissal we will have impacted students wait in their classroom until the bus arrives. If this were to happen, we would announce via the intercom.
From the Children’s Forest – Feeling inspired to plan a field trip or outdoor program for your students? The Children’s Forest is here to help! For more information click here.
From the Plumbing & Maintenance Team: Not all that goes down the drain should. Many schools have had sewer back-ups, most of them due to misuse of the systems. Here is an informative and funny video that can be shared with students about keeping our septic running clean found on the City of Bend’s Educational Resources.
The next PTO Meeting is on Thursday, December 1st @ 2:30 in the Media Center. The agenda will include Grade Level Reports (except for 1st grade, who has MTSS). The sign-up sheet is by the mailboxes. Thank you!
And finally, if you need an uplifting message or a smile, dial (707) 873-7862. This will connect you to an automated system created by a group of kindergarteners, who have a pep talk ready for all callers. 🙂
Here are a couple of reminders/asks from the recent Safety Team Meeting:
If staff need to exit the building during the day (i.e. to run an errand, get something from their car) please re-enter through either the Main Entrance or rear hallway doors and not through a classroom door.
Classroom Teachers-Please remind your students participating in Running Club to not stop when going behind the dugouts on the baseball field
Winter is here! Watch your step and walk like a penguin when necessary in the Parking Lot and on the sidewalks
If you’re looking for a Veteran’s Day activity, here is one to consider: Honor Flight of Central Oregon is a local non-profit organization that fly’s WWII, Korean and Vietnam War Veterans to see their memorial in Washington DC. On the return flight from Washington DC, each Veteran receives a package full of cards and letters to open. Honor Flight is asking Central Oregon schools for help in preparing letters and cards for Veteran’s. Here is more information
Here is a link to the Lava Ridge Teams folder (Safety, PBIS, Character Traits, Staff Engagement/Celebration) In this folder you can find notes from October meetings.
Screen shot from the November 2nd, Staff Spotlight, about College and Career Day on November 18th
We are looking forward to Harvest Parties on the 31st. Next week as you discuss celebrations with your students, please remind them that weapons, blood, and overly scary masks are not allowed at Lava Ridge. Thank you!
Happenings next week at Lava Ridge:
Monday: ICCL Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center
Wednesday: Dental Screening; SIW 1:45-3:15 @ Media Center-Foundational Skills Support
Thursday: Dental Screening; Lava Ridge Teams (PBIS, Safety, Staff Engagement, Character Traits) @ 2:30
Friday: Lion Pride Drawing at Lunches
We are planning to have an earthquake drill on Friday. Here is a set of slides you can use with your students for a Secure (earthquake) Drill
From Kinsey Martin: Are you interested in connecting with colleagues who can relate to your identity and experiences? Looking for an opportunity to build community, network, develop recommendations for more inclusive workplaces, and seek joy and fun with colleagues who share similar experiences and identities? In Bend-La Pine Schools, we value and honor diverse staff perspectives, which enrich our collective work and help us best serve all students and families. As one of many efforts to create a more inclusive workplace climate, Bend-La Pine Schools invites you to join an Employee Resource Group! Learn more, check out the groups currently offered, and sign up here.
Tuesday: October Staff Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center
Wednesday: 7:15-11:15 Work In Classroom; 11:15-7:15 Conferences
Thursday: 7:15-11:15 Work In Classroom; 11:15-7:15 Conferences
Friday: Enjoy!
Looking ahead to conferences, here are some things to know:
Wednesday @ 2:30ish PTO will be providing linner (lunch + dinner) in the Staff Room
Thursday @ 3:00ish pizza and salad will be provided by the office team in the Staff Room
We are getting excited for Harvest Celebrations on Monday, October 31st! For this day, if you need to have more than one classroom volunteer, that is ok, just let Amber and Miriam know who the volunteers will be. We are not planning for visitors on Halloween. Miriam is also ready with up-to-date teacher and grade level budget balances for the purchase of food or treats at your shindig.
With no school on Wednesday, the week of October 24th will be a B week
