{"id":130,"date":"2016-10-28T20:03:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T20:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.timms\/?p=130"},"modified":"2016-10-28T20:03:00","modified_gmt":"2016-10-28T20:03:00","slug":"october-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/gary.timms\/2016\/10\/28\/october-28\/","title":{"rendered":"October 28"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amity and La Pine Middle School Lead- <\/span><\/strong>As you are probably already aware, two schools have tested for elevated levels of led in their water. In June, Bend-La Pine Schools began testing the water supplies at all school and work sites for lead and copper to ensure safe water supplies. During the first round of testing, one water source was tested at each location.
\nThis Fall, we began a second round of testing. We collected samples from all drinking fountains and food preparation sinks in buildings built prior to 1980 and sent them to a lab for processing. We received and reviewed these result on Wednesday. In all,\u00a0 of the 351 tests (fountains and food prep faucets), 349 were below the EPAs action level (20 parts per billion) and two were above.
\nOne sample from a drinking fountain in an unused classroom at La Pine Middle School showed slightly elevated levels of lead, at 28 parts per billion. The second slightly elevated sample came from a classroom in use at Amity Creek at Thompson School in Bend at 31 parts per billion of lead in the water. The federal Environmental Protection Agency action level is 20 parts per billion. Though the District does not believe that there is a systemic issue with the water supplies at these two school sites, we are proceeding with an abundance of caution. By 1 p.m. Wednesday, these two schools were advised to stop use of all drinking fountains until further notice. Bottled water is being delivered to schools. Hand washing will continue to be available in restrooms. The District took second school wide water samples at these two school sites on Thursday morning to verify results. We are working closely with our testing facility to get test results back as quickly as possible. The lab results could take as long as two weeks to be returned to the District.\u00a0 We completed sample collection at all 1980 and newer schools and work-sites this week. These results are expected to be returned to the District in mid-November. I am sure we will follow the same protocol if we receive another elevated sample. Please don’t hesitate to give Julianne or me a call if you have any questions.<\/p>\n

November Horizontal-<\/strong><\/span> This is a reminder that the November horizontal meeting will be optional. The main topic will be observations…minis, formals, pre and post conferences, forms, record keeping, organization, etc. I’ll let you know time, date, place in next week’s notes (this just means I don’t know those details yet). Wherever and whenever this takes place, it should be a great time to collaborate and learn from your peers about a topic that can be a powerful tool for student learning.<\/p>\n

Math Notes-<\/span><\/strong> Here is some math information from Kerry Morton.<\/p>\n

1. Leadership Seminar with Fred Rectanus from Teachers Development Group
\nDates:<\/span>
\nJanuary 12th 8:00-11:00
\nMarch 7th 8:00-11:00
\nApril 27th 8:00-11:00 \u2013 NEW DATE!
\n-Principals, Assistant Principals, Student Services, and ICCL Teacher Leaders are invited
\n-Schools are responsible for any substitute costs
\n-Sign-up in PD Place<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Report Cards are being updated for 2017-2018 school year
\n-Some items currently on the report card are not aligned to CCSS, so they are not assessed in Bridges
\n-Please ask teachers to skip items on the report card instead of creating additional assessments and instructional lessons to meet those report card items.
\n-School teams can make this decision for this school year.<\/p>\n

3. Best Practices: How Math Teaching Matters (flyer<\/a>) to be held December 2, December 9 and January 31. There is a two hour seminar after school on February 9 for those taking credit. Buildings are responsible for sub costs. Sign up in PD place.<\/p>\n

Lucy Calkins Units of Study-<\/strong><\/span> Here is a flyer<\/a> for a fantastic admin learning opportunity taking place right here in town around the why and how of Units of Study writing. The class will be on\u00a0 November 10 from 8-11 at the Environmental Center. Sign up on PD place.<\/p>\n

Conferences-<\/span><\/strong> I write this hoping that you are reading it Monday morning and not over a well deserved three day weekend. I know how emotionally draining conferences can be. Even though the vast majority go amazingly well, it takes an enormous amount of physical and emotional energy to plan for, prepare for and meet with so many parents in a meaningful way. Thanks to you and your teachers for all of the time, care and heart you put into the last couple of days. Hope your weekend was relaxing and rejuvenating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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