{"id":6509,"date":"2026-05-01T20:46:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/?p=6509"},"modified":"2026-05-01T20:46:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:46:29","slug":"may-1-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/2026\/05\/01\/may-1-2\/","title":{"rendered":"May 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Happy Staff Appreciation Week!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/04\/bls_scan_20260501_085146.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of bls_scan_20260501_085146.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-c4e913d4-943a-46a8-a3c9-fc04a6bc2845\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/04\/bls_scan_20260501_085146.pdf\">bls_scan_20260501_085146<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/04\/bls_scan_20260501_085146.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-c4e913d4-943a-46a8-a3c9-fc04a6bc2845\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday: \u00a0SIW: QPR Suicide Prevention Training* @ 1:45 (Media Center)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday: Walk and Roll to School Day; \u00a02<sup>nd<\/sup> MTSS (C5) &amp; K-1<sup>st<\/sup>, 3<sup>rd<\/sup>-5<sup>th<\/sup> PLC @ 2:30; Incoming Kindergarten Open House @ 6:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday: Dress Up Day:  Twin Day\/Twin with your Teacher; Time and Leave Sheets Due; Final Discretionary Spending Day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Every three years, staff in Bend-La Pine are trained on the <strong>Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) suicide prevention protocols<\/strong>.  In the event you are not able to attend or are not comfortable attending, please let me know.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_0286.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_0286.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_0286-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of our <strong>3rd-5th graders<\/strong> will begin <strong>state testing Monday<\/strong>. Thank you for keeping this on your radar as students work or complete activities in the neighborhood common areas.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<strong> Waypoints Summative<\/strong> <strong>Assessment<\/strong> is available.  Thank you for having your class complete this measure by May 22nd.  <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1m7f6ynWbShc7v_on9imUHZ1eKYzFpDIZ\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=117340373145441560344&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1m7f6ynWbShc7v_on9imUHZ1eKYzFpDIZ\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=117340373145441560344&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">Here is a recap<\/a> of the logistics for 3rd &#8211; 5th .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_0288.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_0288.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_0288-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we have potentially <strong>unhealthy air<\/strong> <strong>quality <\/strong>we keep a close eye on the <a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffire.airnow.gov%2F%2310%2F44.0855%2F-121.2861&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cgary.defrang%40bend.k12.or.us%7C582aab7591384c10fcdb08dea6c68f5e%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C639131568913879122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BngObPCFF9w%2BAm6j3bfmMj721ZDBu0wBg3KToXXd6So%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EPA Fire and Smoke Map<\/a>, nose and eye on the current real-time conditions at Lava Ridge (there can be big differences between the readings we might see on an app, even in &#8220;real time&#8221;!) and make the <strong>safest decision<\/strong> we can with the given information.  Below are the numerical guidelines used in Bend La Pine to make decisions when the conditions are questionable.  In the event you have a student whose preference or need is to stay inside, we always have space available for them in the office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AQI\u00a0levels 101 &#8211; 150 &#8211; administrators discretion to move activities inside &#8211; \u201cOK\u201d to be outside but consider alternative indoor activities for students with sensitivity to air pollution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AQI\u00a0levels 151 &#8211; 200 &#8211; strongly consider moving students indoors &#8211; still administrators&#8217; discretion\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AQI\u00a0levels 201 &amp; above &#8211; move all activities indoors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_9176-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6513\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500000170807344;width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_9176-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_9176-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_9176-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_9176-rotated.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcome to Baby Beau Crawmer!  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Room Tidy Team: <strong>3rd Grade Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next Week is <strong>an A week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-05-at-10.21.33-AM-1024x364.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-05-at-10.21.33-AM-1024x364.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-05-at-10.21.33-AM-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-05-at-10.21.33-AM-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-05-at-10.21.33-AM.png 1316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Happenings Next Week at Lava Ridge: \u00a0 *Every three years, staff in Bend-La Pine are trained on the Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) suicide prevention protocols. In the event you are not able to attend or &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/2026\/05\/01\/may-1-2\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":541,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/541"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6509"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6509\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6539,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6509\/revisions\/6539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.defrang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}