Team,
May is upon us and I feel like there is so much left to do, but without placing too much emphasis on the end, let’s take it one day at a time. This week’s blog is a short one but there are many details to attend to. Don’t hesitate to reach out for support where needed. Therefore, we are at the last leg and we need to dig deep for the “big kick” to finish strong. Thank you to those of you who have signed up for your “1-1 calibration meeting with Juan.” Here is the doc.
Have a wonderful weekend, ~Juan
To Do
YouthTruth Data
Please ensure to follow your plan for sharing your school’s YouthTruth data with stakeholder groups. At a minimum, your plan should include sharing the data with your staff.
First Aid/CPR
If your school is under the ratio needed for CPR/First Aid shared by Stephanie Bent this week, please make a plan to meet this before we leave for the year. It will help you be prepared for next year without a question. If you need help or ideas, please reach out.
NBSJ: First Aid Tracker
From Scott Maben
We’ve developed school reader board messages on our levy that can be used now through Election Day, May 21. This is one more tool for sharing information about the Learning Levy with our community. Please take a look at this document and incorporate some messages into your schedule. Thanks!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p0VzMjMll_vrGHwd8LnltdJxdvsSd9P4rn5eJxdcy_M/edit?usp=sharing
From Dean Richards (repeat from last week)
Please communicate with families the ability to take the bypass test. Here is the link to FAQs about the bypass test. Requests to take the bypass may come from families, students or teachers.
Possible newsletter text:
Does your child excel and excited by mathematics? If your child is interested in bypassing a grade level in math, we will be hosting a bypass test that could allow your child to skip a grade of Math. This test is available to 6th and 7th grade students who may want to bypass a grade. Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the bypass assessment
From Paul Dean (repeat from last week)
Paul created more charts for tracking certified evaluations. When you visit a site, log in to UKG, go to their Performance & Evaluation Hub tab, scroll down a bit and all of these charts will be visible. This will provide you with the necessary information about your school’s progress.
This and That
From Instructional Technology
Just a heads up that AirDrop was enabled at the middle school level last Monday, April 15th. We are hopeful that the new default setting “Everyone for 10 Minutes” will be beneficial in preventing some of the student AirDrop behaviors we’ve seen in the past. Keep in mind that the setting must be manually changed each time AirDrop is needed and will only remain open for 10 minutes before defaulting off. If teachers have trouble with students AirDropping items other than requested schoolwork, they can change their MacBook AirDrop setting to “Contacts Only” and they will no longer appear on the student screen (MacBooks do not have the mobile “Everyone for 10 Minutes” option). AirDrop has been requested several times this year by middle school teachers; it is especially handy in classes that share media between devices (yearbook, journalism, design, CS) but many teachers might find ways to benefit from it. Your media managers and client services are aware of this change.
From Tracy Howk
Apple Classroom is a great tool for teachers of all grade levels. When using Apple Classroom, teachers can manage student iPads from their teacher device, launch and/or lock iPads into a specific app or website, lock iPad screens, seamlessly AirPlay, and more. Check out our blog post on Apple Classroom, which includes a set up guide and short video highlighting its features. Our team would be happy to visit your school during a staff meeting or optional session to walk through Apple Classroom and aid with set up in person.
From Jennifer Hauth (Repeat from last week)
We wanted to share an exciting opportunity for our Student Success staff coming up on Wednesday, May 1st. Our Bryt partners from Boston are coming out to visit Bend La Pine that week, and we have a chance to meet with them Wednesday afternoon in elementary and secondary focus groups. We understand this is a building-discretion SIW. If you are able to release your SSC/SSI and SSEA to join us, we’d be so appreciative. The coaches sent a separate to communication directly to your student success staff as well.
Calendar
April 26 & 29: Juan out of office. Limited email but available by text & phone
April 30: All goals, formal observations, and most mini-observations finalized in UKG
May 6,7, & 8: Juan is out of the office. I will be at the MYP conference. Text or email with questions.
May 1: BRYT partners visit from Boston
May 9: Middle School Horizontal @PBMS at 3:00-4:30
May 15: All Admin Professional Development @BSHS perseverance hall at 3:00-4:30
May 21: National Board Info Session 4:30-5:30 in board room
May 30: School Counselor Celebration in board room 1:00-2:30 Come and support your counselors!