{"id":1571,"date":"2020-05-01T22:05:59","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T22:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/?p=1571"},"modified":"2020-05-01T22:05:59","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T22:05:59","slug":"may-1-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/2020\/05\/01\/may-1-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"May 1, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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What about students in grades 9-11?<\/strong> As you know, ODE set a P\/I grading requirement for the spring term for our 9-11 students<\/strong>.\u00a0 If a student earns a Pass (D- or higher in the course), they earn the P and the credit.\u00a0 If they do not earn a D- or higher, they earn an I and have the opportunity to continue their learning until the beginning of fall 2021-22 to earn a P.\u00a0

Section 5 (which begins on p 56 of this 93-page document) of the ODE Guidelines for Distance Learning <\/strong>provides the direction for serving our 9-11 grade students.<\/a>
Key components include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*<\/strong>developing a plan by the end of September 2020 for every 9-11th grade student earning an Incomplete <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*the goal of every student earning a Pass by the beginning of the 2021-22 school year, if not sooner
*teachers are key in developing and following up on plans for their students earning Incompletes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*regular attempts should be made to contact students and those attempts should be documented <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*If we are unable to connect with the student after multiple documented attempts, the student earns the mark (P or I) they had prior to schools closing on March 13.\u00a0 ODE spells this out on p 62 of their guidance titled Safeguarding Student Opportunity Clause:<\/strong>

If the above efforts have been implemented and the district is unsuccessful in efforts to reach or engage the student by the end of the school year, the student shall then be awarded the mark (Pass or Incomplete) they had upon the time of school closure for that course. Schools shall provide targeted academic supports to ensure essential learning in the fall or when the student re-engages. In short, students who were earning a passing mark in the course prior to school closure should not be academically penalized. Every effort shall be made upon connection to support the student in gaining skills essential to continued education.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your efforts to clarify this with your teachers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CALENDAR ART CONTEST: Showcasing student artwork<\/strong>! This year, we are getting creative with the production of our annual Family Handbook and Calendar, which is mailed home to families before the start of each school year. For the 2020-21 calendar, we are inviting students to submit artwork and photographs to be featured<\/strong>. Alandra is sharing this opportunity district-wide, but we also would like to invite teachers to share this opportunity with students (elementary classroom teachers, art teachers, photography teachers, or anyone interested!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theme is #BLSproud. What makes you proud to be part of your school or your school district? Share a piece of artwork or a photograph that conveys that sentiment. Deadline: May 25, 2020<\/strong>. Students can use this link to submit artwork.<\/a> Questions? Contact Alandra \u2013 Alandra.johnson@bend.k12.or.us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please share this message from Alandra with your school community:<\/strong> May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, <\/strong>a time to celebrate our classroom teachers, counselors, school nurses, and other certified staff members. Whether serving in person or remotely, we know these staff members care deeply about our students and this is a great opportunity to share our thanks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students and families<\/strong> – please share a quick video, drawing, or photo saying thanks on Bend-La Pine Schools\u2019 fun new webpage<\/a> and we will share with our community to help our educators feel celebrated and appreciated. \u00a0Share your stories here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ART & WRITING CONTEST FOR K-12 STUDENTS!<\/strong>
Teachers!<\/strong> The Education Foundation <\/strong>announces an Art & Writing Contest for K-12 students in BLS!\u00a0 <\/strong>This fun contest will allow our students to showcase their creativity in art and\/or writing, as well as having an opportunity to win a gift card from the Education Foundation ranging in value from $25-$50 depending on grade level.\u00a0 Two winners per category (art or writing) per grade level will be selected for a gift card prize. This contest is completely optional for students but can be an assignment from a parent\/guardian or teacher.\u00a0 The contest is open May 1-25, 2020.\u00a0 Information and instructions can be found on our website (www.engagedminds.org<\/strong><\/a>) or by emailing us at artandwritingcontest@gmail.com<\/strong>
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!\u00a0<\/strong> Every BLS K-12 educator can email us their name and the school where you teach to enter a drawing to win $100 in classroom credit funds from the Education Foundation as well!\u00a0 We support you and your efforts in this intricate and evolving educational landscape facing each and every one of us.\u00a0 \u00a0Simply email us at artandwritingcontest@gmail.com<\/strong> with your name\/school and that’s it!\u00a0 We will randomly draw two K-12 educator winners on May 29th!
We applaud each and every one of you, and our students, parents & guardians during this time of school closure. YOU can\/do\/will<\/strong> make a difference — we believe in YOU.\u00a0 Contact our office at (541) 355-5660 or email: artandwritingcontest@gmail.com<\/strong> for any questions!\u00a0 Your ardent supporters – the Board of Directors for the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools
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Graduation ceremony update:<\/strong> Thursday morning, ODE sent out the graduation ceremony guidelines for our seniors. <\/a> As a result of these guidelines, we are adding an additional format to honor our seniors<\/strong>. This letter to families of seniors<\/a> will go out today informing our parents and seniors of this additional celebration. Here is a recap of our plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n