Week at a Glance

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:

• Monday: 1:00 5^th Grade Promotion @ South Playground; 1:50 5^th Grade Celebration Walk on South Playground
• Tuesday: Wednesday Specials Schedule; Student dismissal @ 12:45; Staff Celebration @ 1:15 in the Media Center; Staff Celebration II Cascade Lakes @ 3:30
• Wednesday: Juneteenth Holiday
• Thursday:  Workday for those who did not check-out on Tuesday

Teachers: We need your feedback and input into the schedule for next year! This information will be used as the schedule is designed over the summer and we will do our best to create a plan that is in line with your preferences while meeting everyone’s need. Elementary daily schedules will reflect these guidelines (the District is referring to these as “assurances”).  Thank you for sharing your feedback by Thursday on this survey.

Questions about August birthdays? We call these in September each year.

As you order workbooks for your classroom for next year, you may find the resources in this Curriculum Checklists Folder helpful.

Here is the August Professional Learning Calendar

Here again is the Inservice Week Certified work calendar for 24-25.

A quick reminder that the certified work day on August 29th will be from 10:00-6:00 with Open House from 4:00-6:00.

Staff Room Tidy Team: Office Staff

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:

• iPad roll-in begins
• Tuesday: Last day of Walk to Skill and ELD; Bucket Assembly @ 1:30 (loading @ 1:25); 3rd – 5th Meet with Sara S @ 2:30 in the Media Center
• Wednesday: Yearbooks in mailboxes for distribution; Character Trait Awards and Lion Pride Drawing @ Lunches; Student dismissal @ 12:45; Retirement and Departing Staff Celebrations @ 1:00 in the Media Center; SIW: Teacher Prep
• Thursday:  The Lava Ridge Olympics
• Friday- Dress Up Day: Beach Day; Staff Smoothies @ 7:15 in the Staff Room; Kindergarten promotion @ 1:00

Here again is the June Big Dates doc.

Staffing Updates:

• We’ve posted a 6.5-hour educational assistant position for next school year.  With student teaching on the horizon, Heather Rogers will be focusing on completing her teaching program and has resigned her position.
• We have posted a temporary music position for next school year while Matthew is on leave with the Oregon National Guard.
• Kelly Collins will be a School Psychologist next year in Madras. Special Programs has hired Matt Johnson to serve in this role next year at Lava Ridge.

Here are the Climate Team Meeting Notes from May

Staff Room Tidy Team: Office Staff

Next Week is an B week

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:

• Tuesday-Volunteer Appreciation Pit Stop @ 9:30-1:30;  Staff Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center
• Wednesday-5^th grade leaves for Camp Tamarack; SIW:  SLGG Reflection, Time for Team Report Card Calibration @ 1:45 in the Media Center
• Thursday-4^th Music Assembly @ 8:00; Lion Pride Drawings at Lunches; TAG Info Night at Juniper @ 5:00
• Friday-Mt. View HS Grad Walk @ 1:45 on the South Playground;  5^th returns from Outdoor School

May 29^th Elementary TLC Update This week’s update includes:

• Disposal plan for Wonders and Maravillas curriculum materials
• Summer PD opportunities from the Culture of Care team at HDESD
• End of year activities from Wayfinder
• Movement moments

Staff Room Tidy Team: All Staff

Next Week is an A week

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:

• Wednesday:  Character Trait Awards at Lunches; SIW: Class Placements @ 1:45 in the Media Center
• Thursday:  DIBELS Day
• Friday:  No Walk to Skill; Dress Up Day:  Dress Like a Teacher

Below is the Wonders recycling guide we discussed on Wednesday. We are planning to have recycling bins outside at the bus entrance by the curb, the first week of June.

Below are some staffing updates for next year. These updates are to keep you up to speed with happenings and will be shared with students/families at a later date.

• I’m sad to report that we learned yesterday that Tali will be teaching primary at North Star next year.  With only three 1^st grade classes next year and 19 classroom positions available at Lava, the district needed to place her at another site.  In the event a classroom position becomes available here before the start of the school year, we will be able to have her return to Lava.
• Next week we will be doing Office Manager interviews.  Thank you to those staff who are assisting with these.
• We should know next week if we will be posting a temporary music position for next year while Matthew is on leave with the Oregon National Guard or if a music teacher from another school might be transferred into this position.

In the event you are considering outside time on the playground as a reward for your students, thank you for avoiding times when other grade levels are already scheduled. Thank you for also letting the office know in the event a student needs to be located.

From Jenny White, Life and Career Readiness: Planning and Prioritizing Collections in Wayfinder: Enhance students’ organizational and time management skills with this collection of activities and lessons. Through planning templates, prioritization exercises, and goal-setting strategies, students will learn how to effectively manage their tasks, responsibilities, and commitments. These resources promote efficiency, accountability, and a balanced approach to academic and personal life. Directions on how to find the collections on Wayfinder Direct Links: Kindergarten. 1 – 2. 3 – 5

Kitchen Tidy Up Team: Specials Team

Next week is a B week

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:

• Monday: ICCL Meeting @ 2:30
• Wednesday:  SIW-SLGG End of Year Assessment Planning, Wonders Materials Update, Time to complete classroom placement cards @ 1:45 in the Media Center; Kindergarten Open House @ 5:30
• Thursday:  Lion Pride Drawings @ Lunches; Lava Teams @ 2:30

Keep the Deeper Dive EL Training in mind if you are interested in a paid, planning day this summer. Check out the email from Sara Swedlund for details on registration. The dates are 6/25, 8/13, or 8/20.

Thank you for kicking off the Responsibility Trait with your students! If you haven’t yet, here again are the slides: Responsibility Kick-off Slides . With the classroom launch in full-swing, we have decided to cancel the Responsibility Assembly originally scheduled for Tuesday and postpone the Bucket Assembly to June 12 @ 1:25.

Staffing Notes:

• Danny McGuire will be joining our staff this fall as a learning specialist.  Danny will be stepping into Katie Gillem’s role as she pursues new adventures.  Danny has most recently served as an early childhood Specialist & ABA Teacher for High Desert ESD since 2019. 
• The Office Manager position for 2024-25 recently closed and we will be interviewing soon. 

From Scott in IT: Bend-La Pine Schools IT is rolling out a security change to staff Macs that you need to be aware of if you have installed personal software on your Mac.There is a new process to gain administrator access on your computer for installing or updating non-standard software. If you need administrator access on your computer, please review our guidance on the staff portal:
https://bendlapine.sharepoint.com/sites/technology/SitePages/Make-Me-Admin.aspx If you run into any issues with this process, you can contact the IT Help Desk at ext. 1200 or open an IT support ticket at https://help.bend.k12.or.us.

The Culture of Care Summer Institute flyer is below. Looks like some great offerings! Space is limited so sign up soon if you are interested.

Staff Room Tidy Team: 5th grade

Next Week is a A week

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:

• Monday: ICCL Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center
• Tuesday:  Staff Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center
• Wednesday:  Character Trait Awards @ Lunches; EA Meeting @ 12:10; SIW-Teacher Prep
• Thursday:  State Advisory Council Visit @ 12:00; Lion Dash @ 1:25; K MTSS, 1^st -5^th PLC Meetings (content focus Wayfinder/RGR)

The State Advisory Council for Special Education (SACSE) will be visiting Lava Ridge and other Central Oregon schools on on May 16^th. They are planning to be on site for about 30 minutes.

Here are some details for the Lion Dash:

• Students will be receiving a Lion Dash t-shirt from the PTO that can be worn on the day of the event.
• Students will want to bring a full water bottle to the event.
• We will begin calling classes at 1:00 to the Lion Dash;  5^th grade first, followed by 4^th, 3^rd, …Kindergarten will be called around 1:15.
• At the conclusion of the Lion Dash, students will return to class, have a snack and pack up.
• Families that attend and wish to take their child home afterwards, can meet their child at the Main Entrance after the bell rings at 2:15. Thank you for your help and communication with this. Last year this really helped with making sure all students were accounted for at the end of the day.

Congratulations to Madeline Fulkerson! Madeline will be the full-time counselor at Juniper Elementary next year. We are so happy for you, Madeline! As you read several weeks ago, we will continue to have a .5 FTE counselor next year and have learned that Sally Brown, will be joining our staff in this role. Sally is currently a part-time counselor at Juniper and Silver Rail. Next year, Sally will continue to counsel part-time at Silver Rail in addition to serving at Lava Ridge.

Staff Room Tidy Team: 4th grade

Next Week is a B week

Happy Staff Appreciation Week!

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:

• Monday: Welcome back, Joelle! Yogurt and Fruit Bar from PTO (AM); ICCL Meeting @ 2:30
• Wednesday: Walk and Roll to School Day; Character Trait Awards @ Lunches;  SIW:Small Group Instruction Reflection Activity;  5^th Outdoor School Meeting @ 5:00 in the Media Center
• Thursday:  Hydration Station in the Staff Room from PTO;  American Fidelity Appointments with Todd Wells; Lion Pride Drawings @ Lunches; 1^st MTSS @ 2:30 in A1; K & 2-5^th PLC Meetings (Math focus)

If you haven’t always followed the email notification links from UKG after activities like goal setting, or mini-observations, please double check your in-box in UKG for items that may need your approval. The in-box is in the upper right hand corner in the system. Thank you!

Life and Career Readiness with Jenny White: Help students navigate the complexities of friendships with this collection of lessons and activities. It offers guidance on resolving conflicts and cultivating healthy and supportive friendships. How to find the Navigating Friendships Collections in Wayfinder. Direct Links. Kindergarten. 1 – 2. 3 – 5

2024-25 Calendars are posted: https://www.bend.k12.or.us/district/news-events/calendar .

The Fall Elementary School Conference Schedule set by the Bend-La Pine Calendar Team:

• October 29:  Regular school day + Conferences 3:15-7:15
• October 30:  Work Day 7:15-3:15 + Conferences 3:15-7:15
• October 31: Conferences 7:15-3:15
• November 1: Enjoy!

Staff Room Tidy Team: 3rd grade

Next week is an A week

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge:

• Monday: Lisa Birk/Tammy Doty Visit @9:30;  ICCL Meeting @ 2:30
• Tuesday:  Transfer Interviews @ High Lakes @ 3:00
• Wednesday:  Spring Pictures + 5th Promotion Photos in A1; SIW-YouthTruth and Family Survey Debrief @ 1:45 in the Media Center
• Thursday:  2^nd MTSS @ 2:30;  K, 1^st, 3^rd -5^th PLC Focus:  Writing or Wayfinder

We are planning to send the next newsletter to families on Tuesday.

Here are the go-to-Apps for the Lava Ridge Staff:

• Podcasts
• Audible
• Pinterest or Pulse Point
• Find my phone to track my teenage driver
• Instagram
• GoodBudget
• Weather
• YouTube
• Libby – Public Library App (Listed by 4 staff members)
• Calm & Marco Polo Messages
• Guitar Pro
• Facebook
• Camera
• Apple Music

Staff Room Tidy Team: 2nd grade

Next week is a B week

Happenings this week at Lava Ridge:

• Monday: Earth Day!
• Wednesday:  Character Trait Award @ Lunches; SIW-Educator Network: The focus is launching Expeditionary Learning (EL Education) @ Juniper Elementary Gym 2:00-3:15
• Thursday:  Lion Pride Drawing @ Lunches; Lava Teams @ 2:30
• Friday:  Dress Up Day-Fancy

Educator Network Day locations for all certified staff

Here again is the  Earth Day Teacher Guide, designed in collaboration with Earthday.org from Jen Hamilton.

Wednesday, will be Haley’s final day prior to beginning leave (Congratulations in advance, Haley!). Kina has started the process of onboarding into the role of Office Manager and Tabatha and Virginia have extended their hours to begin leading new reading groups. Thank you Team!

Bend-La Pine employees with an interest in having their child attend KIDS Inc next year are invited to fill out the KIDS Inc Interest Form specific to BLP employees for the 2024-2025 school year. As a reminder, they also MUST submit an application to the program that can be found on the KIDS Inc website in order to be considered. Indicating interest does not guarantee a spot in the program but BLP employees will be prioritized. The application period is May 6- May 17.

From Jenny White: Life and Career Readiness- Flexible Thinking and Growth Mindset Collections: Develop students’ ability to think flexibly and adapt to new situations with this collection of activities and lessons. Through problem-solving activities, perspective-taking exercises, and cognitive flexibility tasks, students will learn to approach challenges with an open mind and consider multiple viewpoints. These resources foster resilience, creativity, and the ability to navigate change. Directions on how to find the collection on Wayfinder & Direct Links. Kindergarten. 1st – 2nd. 3rd – 5th

From TLC: With conferences in the rearview mirror, some families may ask about Lexia, Dreambox, or Sora access at home for additional learning. Here are a few frequently asked questions to help with this and to prepare for the upcoming summer as well

Staff Room Tidy Team: 1st grade

Next week is an A week

Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge

• Monday:  Task Force on School Climate/Systems visit @ 10:00-11:30
• Tuesday: Need something ordered for early May? Final day to place orders prior to Haley’s leave
• Wednesday:  EA Meeting @ 12:15 in A3; SIW: Math Curriculum Review Team Update + Wayfinder Planning Time @ 1:45 in the Media Center
• Thursday:  Lion Pride Drawing @ Lunches; 3^rd MTSS @ 2:30 in A1; K-3rd, 4-5th PLC @ 2:30 (Math Focus)

In February, Bend-La Pine elementary staff completed a mid-year survey that included questions on curriculum, instruction and Tier I systems. Here are the Lava Ridge Survey Results.

The ICCL Team has recently been discussing the survey and using it for future SIW planning. The decision to allocate time this week for grade-level Wayfinder planning was a result of this feedback with the goal that we can have students learning at least one lesson each week for the remainder of the year.

On Monday, we will host a visit from members of the Task Force on School Climate and Culture. One of the priorities of this team has been Tier 1 PBIS systems to support student behaviors. This team will be on site Monday, asking staff and students, 4-5 questions about our Tier I systems, similar to the way Tracy Reynolds and the PBIS Team did in the past. Questions will focus on school rules/expectations (safe, responsible, kind, belonging), reinforcements (Lion Prides) and the ways we support a positive learning culture at Lava Ridge.

Next week is a B week

Staff Room Tidy-Team: Kindergarten