Hello Fellow Wave Riders,
I learned this week that you can learn to surf in Waco, Texas. As a matter of fact, there are professional surfers who go to Waco, TX seeking the perfect wave! You might ask yourself, how is that possible, there is a world class wave machine there. You look for the possibilities in the most unlikely places!
I got a chance to visit your buildings this week and you all are doing thoughtful, and inspiring work for kids, families and teachers.
Please ensure to reference last weeks Blog for critical information as you need it.
To Do
From Lora Nordquist
Take a look at the below resource. It may assist you in supporting your teachers. Let me know if you have any questions.
Family Concerns about Curriculum
From Back to School Planning Committee
Please take a look at the attached document. This is guidance to be used when deciding outdoor activities when air quality conditions are poor.
Public Health Guidance: School Outdoor Activities During Wildfire Events
From Walter Norris, Custodial Supervisor
This and That
From Jim Boen, Regional Director of Mental and Behavioral Health
The Connect Workshop is a FREE, two-hour opportunity for parents and guardians in Deschutes County to learn factual, unbiased information and skills to start conversations with their kids about marijuana and other drugs. Each participant will receive a $20 Visa eGift Card after completing the workshop. Workshops are being offered online using Zoom. Here is a link where you can register for one of the upcoming Connect Workshop. (This website has also been translated into Spanish and there will be two presentations provided in Spanish as well.)
School Board Members
Take a look at the attached document, If you are wondering which school board member supports your school. I also posted the doc under the School Board & Policy Page for future reference.
From the Culture of Care Coaches
Want to learn restorative practices or brush up your skills? Here is an ongoing PD opportunity brought to you by the culture of care coaches. Take a look at the link below.
Community of Practice: Restorative Practice
Reminders
From Amy Tarnow
Canvas Updates and InformationHere is a consolidated list of the resources our team has been asked for the most this week:
Bend La Pine Canvas Expectations21-22 Canvas and Synergy Grade SetupSetting Up for Grade PassbackCanvas Beginning and End of Year ChecklistCross-listing How-To
How do I copy content from another Canvas course using the Course Import tool?
We are working to update all dashboards and access in Grade Guardian. As a reminder, this is the tool that lets staff visually see how students are doing and identify those who are at risk of failing. If you have specific access requests or dashboard requests for your site, please send them to Laura Clark.
If you or anyone on your staff needs a review of Grade Guardian, here are the enrollment codes for some self-paced tutorials:
Grade Guardian 101 for Advisors click here to enroll (https://bls.instructure.com/enroll/LCL76A)
Grade Guardian 101 for Teachers click here to enroll (https://bls.instructure.com/enroll/B4P3CF)
This fall, Canvas is offering FREE virtual 1:1 sessions for teachers to review and refine their Canvas courses with an edtech and instruction design expert. This is such a cool opportunity! “Panda Pro’s” are prepared to give advice ranging from best practices with modules, to accessibility, functionality of included tools like speedgrader or the rich text editor, and course design. Teachers can learn more and schedule their own 1:1 session from this link: https://www.instructure.com/canvas/resources/articles/get-free-instructional-design-coaching-support-with-the-panda-pros
Calendar
- September 14–School Site Visits in the AM
- September 15–First SIW
- September 16–School Site Visits in the PM
- September 20–Middle School Horizontal Meeting, Cascade Middle School @7:30 am
- September 22–District Leadership Training, Location TBD
And for you obsessive compulsive people – we are currently targeting June 20 and 21, 2022 for our Leadership Training Academy
Fish On..
AKA Be the Principal that notices the kids that don’t get Noticed.