Author Archives: Gary Timms

Well, that was a busy week! Thanks to everyone involved in the transfer process. You were amazing. I am blown away by the collaboration, professionalism, collegiality and big picture approach that was present in every conversation I had with you. … Continue reading →

Supply Lists-As promised (two weeks ago), please take few minutes to complete this spreadsheet on supply lists. Please let me know if you would like to be on a small team to look at what we are doing and come … Continue reading →

Staffing-  Your staffing allocations are now available on staffing team drive.  I have touched base with almost all of you, especially those of you who will be reducing or adding staff. Thank you for your ideas, collaboration, partnership and patience. … Continue reading →

Snow Days-HR has asked that I communicate the following to schools. Please call HR if you have any questions about this. School closure days due to snow:   February 25, 26, 27, and 28 Leaves for Certified:  Sick days, Personal Day, … Continue reading →

Conferences/Interpreters- Obviously, things have changed a bit since last week. I will still be scheduling interpreters at schools for conferences, but with shorter time, availability will be limited. Please let me know how many conferences will need interpreters on Friday … Continue reading →

Happy March 1! I can tell it is March because the birds are singing, the trees are blooming and the grass is turning green. Or, since we live in Bend, I can tell it is March because the calendar says … Continue reading →

Advantage Dental K-2 Screenings- Thank you for working with me to schedule this year’s k-2 dental screenings. Please find below directions for your scheduled dates. Please have a space (extra room, conference room, etc.). They’ve requested a sink close by … Continue reading →

Carly’s Kids- Don’t forget that Carly’s Kids has $$$ for you to spend on outdoor education activities for your students. Let me know if you are interested and I will provide a grant application (very simple). FAN- FAN update from … Continue reading →

Train Your Brain– Please schedule a time for The Center to conduct their third grade helmet assembly if you haven’t already. May 1 is now unavailable. Thank you. Kindergarten handbook– I’ve linked the kindergarten handbook. Please let me know by … Continue reading →

Move Up Day- Middle school move up day for our fifth graders will be on May 21. Please arrange buses for your fifth graders that day. Reach out to your feeder middle school for specific hours. Kindergarten Round Up- Kindergarten … Continue reading →