In the fall semester, as a part of the interdisciplinary learning expedition at Realms HS entitled the Power and Privilege, their new social studies teacher, Brad Horn (who happens to be a former journalist) had students conduct interviews of people here in Bend who are part of our communities of color. The Bend Bulletin did an article about it back in October. The Source Weekly recently published several of those interviews. HERE is the link for your reading pleasure. Kudos to Roger and his team for this terrific work!
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An Inclement Weather communication has been finalized and was included in our district’s newsletter sent to families this morning. Feel free to share these with your staff and families (again) as you see fit. Here is the Spanish and English version.
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Thank you for your engagement at our Excellence and Equity Professional Development session this week! Here is the full-length version (less than 7 minutes) of the Bettina Love video we watched, in case you would like to re-watch and reflect. If you have not yet completed the reflection tool, here is the link. As always, if you have feedback, thoughts, or a need for some follow-up in between our Leadership PD sessions, please reach out!
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If an ESD employee comes to your building, know that they qualify to enter under our “essential visitor” designation. If this staff member is wearing their ESD badge then they only need to sign in and out for COVID contract tracing purposes… they do not need to also sign in using Raptor. If they do not have their ESD badge, then they do need to sign in using Raptor.
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Our TLC teams are getting ready to start the curriculum ordering process for the 20-21 school year. We have been working hard to refine our system to make it easier for schools to determine what they need and want, and for our district-level purchasing and deployment teams to complete their parts of the process in an efficient, timely, and transparent manner that will provide more information back to sites and teachers as materials are ready for use in August. As a reminder, this process encompasses both digital and print materials that need to be refreshed or purchased each year. In preparation, we need a representative (or several) from each secondary site. Please let Amy Tarnow know who your point person will be by March 1st, and reach out to her with any questions.
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Helpful Information:
Attached is this week’s secondary blog post. The focus is structuring breakout rooms during Wednesday meetings when both cohorts are together.
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Here is some helpful information from Becky about how to access help with IT or Tech:
Information Technology services include: Purchases (new/replacement) of technology equipment; Installation of technology equipment
Technology equipment includes fax machines, TVs, monitors, computers, headsets, and much more. When considering new technology equipment at your building, please purchase the equipment through Information Technology.
Create a helpdesk ticket describing one of the services above, include a budget code for purchases. If you need help or have questions about equipment call our helpdesk or connect with your site IT technician.
Approved technology equipment and pricing is available at: https://sites.google.com/gapps.bend.k12.or.us/teachertech101/more/classroom-tech?authuser=0
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Calendar:
Many of you are involved in the Restorative Justice training this year. Our next round is next Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 – 1:00.
HS Principal WebEx: Thursday @ 1:30.