{"id":4355,"date":"2022-01-07T07:57:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T15:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/?p=4355"},"modified":"2022-01-13T17:22:21","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T01:22:21","slug":"january-7-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/2022\/01\/07\/january-7-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"January 7, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#f40430\"><strong>To Do:  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please share this schedule with your teachers<\/strong>:  January 12, next Wednesday, is the <strong>Educator Network Day <\/strong>in which teachers meet with content alike teams.&nbsp; Here is the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cGOqX_zMt6ZfE1DAjeUBMmFoHLWpzKS9mIB2XnRaFHE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">schedule<\/a>&nbsp;which has been created by the teachers (District ICCLs) leading each team.  Admin will not be assigned to Educator Network Teams this time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue to ensure every teacher has completed <strong>Canvas and Synergy set up<\/strong> so their grades are accurate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow <strong>YouthTruth implementation steps <\/strong>we reviewed at our meeting Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information:  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kinsey: <\/strong> Regarding our&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_dlAnqj8jUjeCgPQK7IKW7jIjA-bsb7JpcF105hrM1E\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">dates<\/a>&nbsp;for <strong>upcoming forecasting, ACR, and orientation events<\/strong>:<br>Please ensure that you have <strong>interpreters secured in advance for all family events<\/strong>.&nbsp; Since we already know these dates, you can submit your requests now (Linguist Link&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Vgcy0X0fLqpD_-9JxlwQoemKEN21lCqw\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101901553894515394901&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Ensure all invitations and flyers regarding your family events have been translated prior to sending out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Also, for the<strong> translation of the Curriculum Guides:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>As those are large documents, aim to have your translation request submitted no later than Feb 21, in order to receive it back by the March 14th deadline to share them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>If yours has been translated previously, highlight the portions you are updating this year on the English version, and submit both that version and the old Spanish version in your request.&nbsp; That way, the translator isn&#8217;t starting over from scratch with the entire document.<br>Highly recommended: forward this to your office manager or other designee, to help you submit these requests!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for reading the <strong>winter edition of the Language, Culture, Identity&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MibtCayIQrZfyp-sPpYdDRF4y-6-DAev\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">newsletter.<\/a>&nbsp; This newsletter is shared with administrators, ELL staff, and LEAD cohort members.&nbsp; Feel free to share with your staff\/team, and if you have questions, concerns, or ideas regarding the content, reach out to <strong>Kinsey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From your TLC and DEI Colleagues:<\/strong>  For yourself and\/or your staff, here are great local opportunities for learning and connection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Our state is offering an amazing opportunity for racially\/linguistically\/ethnically-diverse educators to participate in a&nbsp;<strong>racial justice institute fellowship<\/strong>.&nbsp; Details&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/ac046d977431\/now-recruiting-racial-justice-institute-fellows-15014924?e=%5BUNIQID&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.&nbsp; Applications are due&nbsp;<em>very<\/em>&nbsp;soon, so act quickly (and share with teachers\/colleagues asap)!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Father&#8217;s Group (a local collective sponsored by our regional partner Better Together through the ESD) has a wonderful&nbsp;<strong>film event<\/strong>&nbsp;in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.&nbsp; Details&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1EaW7lgWCIvbFWNWLc_khx_KLVwkZ5xHB\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li><li>COCC and partners are hosting&nbsp;<strong>book groups<\/strong>&nbsp;in advance of their Season of Nonviolence indigenous&nbsp;<strong>author event<\/strong>.&nbsp; Groups and event details&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocc.edu\/news\/season-of-nonviolence-braiding-sweetgrass-book-groups.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now might not feel like a natural time to engage in deep personal learning, as we grow tired of reacting to Covid.&nbsp;&nbsp;If an opportunity to learn and reflect in community would&nbsp;<em>fill&nbsp;<\/em>your&nbsp;bucket, rather than deplete it, these might be for you.&nbsp; &nbsp;If that&#8217;s not for you at the moment, you may know a teacher or student who would like to take advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Lora:<\/strong>  <em>I know you\u2019re all aware of the tremendous pressure our staff is feeling at this point (and you, as well!). While negotiations with BEA over a memorandum of understanding are not complete, it is VERY likely that we will reserve a number of additional SIW times for teacher-directed work times. We will continue to include some high-priority professional learning opportunities on the February and April EN days, but these will be voluntary for staff. Here is the link to the updated calendar:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1OLzXksPAE9UVBlpPIF3vG9atqCswxqqpdzCuQYI0CyA\/edit\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1OLzXksPAE9UVBlpPIF3vG9atqCswxqqpdzCuQYI0CyA\/edit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Student masking issues<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Prior to break, a few of you shared that a handful of students are not consistently following masking protocols after repeated reminders and conversations with the students and their parents.&nbsp;  We worked with Greg Colvin to develop a letter that can be sent home for our worst offenders and that could result in moving the repeat offenders to BLPO at the semester.  Progressive steps of intervention\/discipline need to occur first and be documented.&nbsp; If you think this letter needs to be sent to any of your families, contact Eric or me first so we can discuss the situation with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Test kits \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Each school has Covid test kits and should be using them. &nbsp; If a staff member feels symptomatic, thinks they have been exposed, or needs some peace of mind let them test.&nbsp; If we run out we will order more. Tami is trying to make sure that all schools are staying stocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a reminder from our HR team: <strong>New Request-To-Hire Procedure For Administrators\/Supervisors<\/strong>:<br><br><strong>We are discontinuing the practice of asking administrators to upload interview packets into google drive.&nbsp; Instead, you will upload Interview Packets directly into Frontline Recruit &amp; Hire.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br>To do that, you will print the packets (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1S2xUiD6hP89-UL1D4uHfUErOcgzl5IHWtny01lSwpqo\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Certified Interview Packet<\/a>;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1BsSl157zpEW410q-vryX7pVpxyrBBaE4F2Rn0GK1jJQ\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Classified\/Extra Duty Interview Packet<\/a>) like normal, fill them out during the interview process and then scan them to your email.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Then, we\u2019ve created this short&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MoqfWkUPeOtGasomoGUbAVkX1CDGQqDI\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">1.5 minute video<\/a>&nbsp;on how to upload the scanned packet into Frontline. Here is a step-by-step guide shown in the video. Open Frontline Recruit\/HireLocate the forms module on the left-hand side of your screen Click on \u201cFill Out a New Form\u201dUnder the category \u201cApplicant Screening\u201d, click the Interview Packet box On the bottom-right hand corner of your screen, click \u201cContinue With Selected Forms\u201d It will ask you to type in the specific job and applicant&#8217;s name. *Please make sure these match your hiring request* You will upload your Interview Packet to the form, answer the questions, and submit<br><em>Important: You will need to upload the interview packet&nbsp;BEFORE&nbsp;you make a Recommendation-to-Hire.&nbsp; New hires won\u2019t be approved until the uploaded documents can be reviewed by HR.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the link to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1U1FCgOnKy6iGUIZyN2Js0aoUWRCf66OToHZ20eMA7t4\/edit#slide=id.p\" target=\"_blank\">HS VP In-Practice W<\/a>ork session from Tuesday.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Crown Act<\/strong> went into effect as of January 1, 2022.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opb.org\/pdf\/Crown-Act-Know-Your-Rights-flyer-web-1-1_1637789285749.pdf\">HERE<\/a> is a quick overview of what you need to know about this important law.  Please reach out to Kinsey or me if you have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The gift of time: <\/strong> We have enjoyed being in your schools for <strong>learning walks<\/strong> this fall.  With Covid on the uptick, we are pausing those visits for a few weeks.  We will continue our &#8220;walk throughs&#8221; in your World Languages and CTE classrooms later this month.  <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1FMDlPrhZziituO9r_YZ2xT6LVBpLQGMEsHpmdRBfWpI\/edit?usp=sharing\">Here<\/a> is the updated schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our family newsletter goes out this week:  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1HyyKvMRA0zvhZC_aK8-JEh5QLDKFxdE53RpnuTkntJk\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Serve Our Schools: Budget Committee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#f2721d\"><strong>Calendar:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1FMDlPrhZziituO9r_YZ2xT6LVBpLQGMEsHpmdRBfWpI\/edit?usp=sharing\">HERE&nbsp;<\/a>is the&nbsp;<strong>calendar for meetings for the year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ZaH_l8PyWnyGWc4HTuo7HWUIVk8NYR14\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101389557412110393685&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">&nbsp;sample Learning Walk schedule<\/a>&nbsp;you can use as a guide to plan that visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1OLzXksPAE9UVBlpPIF3vG9atqCswxqqpdzCuQYI0CyA\/edit\">SIW schedule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cancelled<\/strong>:  January 7th Work Session <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rescheduled: <\/strong> January 6th and 13th Learning Walks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>February 5&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013&nbsp;<strong>SLGG\u2019s and your Self Reflection due<\/strong>&nbsp;(moved both back to account for the Canvas\/Synergy clean up).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reminder: complete&nbsp;<strong>your work calendars<\/strong>.&nbsp; If you need assistance please contact April Jorgenson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark your calendars for&nbsp;<strong>June 20 and 21, 2022 for our Leadership Training Academy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To Do: Please share this schedule with your teachers: January 12, next Wednesday, is the Educator Network Day in which teachers meet with content alike teams.&nbsp; Here is the&nbsp;schedule&nbsp;which has been created by the teachers (District ICCLs) leading each team. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/2022\/01\/07\/january-7-2022\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":538,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4355","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4355","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/538"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4355"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4355\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4414,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4355\/revisions\/4414"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4355"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4355"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4355"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}