Team,
I wish you a great weekend. I know this week has been clunky with the inclement weather. Let’s hope for better weather in the weeks to come so that we can build momentum again. ~Juan
To Do
Important
Teachers report in person to their schools for the purpose of finishing grading, and posting final semester one grades in synergy by the end of the work day.
Let teachers know that their report cards must be completed and submitted by the end of the work day on February 2nd. Kindly advise them to plan accordingly and manage their time effectively to ensure that they meet this important deadline. Failure to meet the deadline will result in a delay of the turnover in Synergy, which will create additional work to fix. How can you verify that all grades have been submitted by the end of the day on February 2nd?
And
Communication with families about final grades: Plan to send a synergy voice message and email home to all parents notifying them that final semester 1 grades will be posted in synergy by the end of the day February 2. We will also share this info in the family newsletter.
From Paul Dean, Human Resources
Probationary/Temporary Certified Staff
Reminder: Due by Friday, January 26th
- Meet with third-year staff member of concern that they are being moved on Support Strategies (contact Lora regarding what this improvement plan needs to look like)
- Completed and uploaded all of your Renewal Recommendation letters into the appropriate school folder with this google drive
Resource Links
- Here is the google drive link of third-year probationary/temporary certified staff (some P2/T2 are also included by administrator request)
- Here is a draft template/sample Renewal Recommendation letter for your guidance (make as many copies of the letter as you need)
- Certified Professional Growth and Performance Manual (edition_5_-_evaluation_manual_-_certified_teacher.pdf)
- Rubrics for certified staff (link)
Performance Evaluations
New charts have been added to Performance & Evaluation Hub within UKG to assist you in tracking your task progress
From Dean Richards
This week’s END will not be rescheduled. Next week January 24th is open for schools to deliver Standards Based Grading Training #2 to staff. This is the training that was given in Perseverance Hall on December 5th. It should also include a follow up PLC by March 6th.
From our Horizontal Meeting a couple of weeks back
Tuesday, February 20 is the date for our 5th grade family night. Each MS will decide the start and end time for their individual school.
This and That
The ACR/Choice Option Deadline has been extended one week from January 19 to January 26. This was communicated in our family newsletter this week.
Follow Your YouthTruth Completion Percentage Here: We have a goal of 100% staff participation and 75% families participating and there’s only a couple weeks left. You can make a positive impact in your return rates, by communicating with your families often and in different modes (newsletters, synervoice, emails). Here is a “Cheat sheet” to help schools with survey implementation.
From Bend Ed Foundation
The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is proud to announce a Spring 2024 classroom grant cycle! This will be on a smaller scale, but will hopefully provide a meaningful impact for educators across the district.
Spring 2024 Grant Application: https://forms.gle/sTQXdnx9sq1dt46GAThe breakdown for the Spring Cycle:
- Applications can be up to $850
- 3 Buckets:
- STEM
- PE
- ART/MUSIC
- If the number of grant requests exceeds the available funding, we will fund 1 grant per school based on date received and requirements met. Teachers who did not receive funding in Fall 2023 will receive first priority. A grant report will be due by Jun 1, 2024.
- Timeline:
- 2/5 – Grant Application opens
- 3/1 – Grant application closes
- 3/5 – Allocations meeting 12-2pm
- 3/6-3/15 – Grant announcements and distributions
Please feel free to use the flyer attached to this email (both pdf and png forms) to help spread the word.
Calendar
January 23: 504 Training for Admin Leads @Mountain View High School at 8:00 to 9:30
January 25: MS Horizontal @PCMS at 3:00-4:30
January 31: All admin Professional Development @Perserverance Hall BSHS at 3:00-4:30
February 2: Groundhog Day
February 8: MS Horizontal @PBMS at 3:00-4:30
February 19: President’s Day—This is not a paid holiday, so use non-contract if you don’t work
Tuesday, February 20th: 5th Grade Family Night Time TBD by each MS
Fish On
