One more week until a well deserved 2 week hiatus. Thank you for all you do for all our students and families. Although you probably don’t often hear how much you are appreciated, please know that I understand how hard the work is and how well you do it, and I appreciate it.<\/p>\n
Move up Day-<\/strong><\/span> Please let me know by the end of next week if May 19<\/strong> will work for your fifth graders to attend middle school move up day. It doesn’t look like we have anyone attending outdoor school on that day.<\/p>\n From Misty Groom re: STAS-<\/strong> <\/span>As we continue to update and integrate more Best Practices into STAS, I wanted to pass along this form<\/a> which is for cases that Do Not<\/u><\/i> meet criteria for a Level 1 Assessment.\u00a0 It is important that every threat is investigated but not every threat needs to have a threat assessment.\u00a0 This form allows the School Site Team to determine why it was not necessary to move forward with a Level 1 Assessment but documents that there was a discussion and what the outcome of the conversation was. You can call Misty with questions.<\/p>\n IPad Use-<\/strong><\/span> Please share with teachers the following information from Skip re: Ipad use. These are really important points. Please do what you can to reinforce them with your staff.<\/p>\n Over recent weeks a few incidents have occurred at different schools and classrooms that make me think that we need to review some basic but important iPad guidelines and practices.\u00a0 Please take some time at an upcoming staff meeting to initiate a discussion with your teachers about safe internet use and proper iPad use with their students . If everyone can work to insure that the practices below are consistently applied and communicated, our parents and community will have a positive view of how we utilize our digital devices and resources.\u00a0 If at any time the instructional technology department can provide advice, assistance or coaching please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out for help.<\/p>\n Learning Labs-<\/strong><\/span> We will once again be having our learning labs for new administrators. Most of you who have had the opportunity to participate over the years know how valuable a learning experience it is. With that in mind, we are opening up this year’s learning lab to anyone who wants to join with the condition that you commit to attending all four sessions. If you are interested, check the schedule<\/a> and let Lora know by December 20 if you want to join.<\/p>\n Fire Marshall-<\/strong> <\/span>It’s the time of year when the Fire Marshall likes to stop in for a surprise visit. I always viewed the visits as a great time for us to learn if we were doing something unsafe and correct it. At the same time, please be sure you take care of the things you might already know about<\/a>.<\/p>\n Restraints and Seclusions-<\/strong><\/span> A few reminders regarding restraint and seclusion procedures:<\/p>\n 1) Please print off the most recent version of the paperwork in the portal.\u00a0 We have received some copies dated back to 2017.<\/p>\n 2) Please remember to complete the form in its entirety (even the small details please) The information we have on it is what’s required by ODE<\/p>\n 3) Please observe that the required debriefing be held within 48 hours (to the best of your ability) after each restraint or seclusion.\u00a0 Remember, everyone involved in the incident must participate, in addition to a building administrator (even if they were not involved)<\/p>\n 4) Please remember, if a student is in a restraint or seclusion for 30 minutes or more, the building admin must complete and sign the Admin. Approval form which is attached to the paperwork.<\/p>\n 5) Finally, please remember to send the parent notification letter home if a staff participates in the administering of a restraint or seclusion and they are not CPI trained<\/p>\n Please feel free to contact Krista Baker or your building behavior coach if you have questions or need assistance with completing the forms.<\/p>\n Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n December 23-January 3- Winter Break<\/p>\n January 13- Leadership<\/p>\n January 27- Horizontal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One more week until a well deserved 2 week hiatus. Thank you for all you do for all our students and families. Although you probably don’t often hear how much you are appreciated, please know that I understand how hard … Continue reading \n
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