{"id":7500,"date":"2024-03-01T16:12:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T00:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/?p=7500"},"modified":"2024-03-06T10:48:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T18:48:43","slug":"march-1-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/2024\/03\/01\/march-1-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"March 1, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To Do: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parent Conferences in April:<\/strong>  Please send Kinsey and me the date of your parent conferences &#8211; please do not schedule on April 10, 11 and 18, as Interpreters are not available on those dates.  April 12 is a comp day\/no school for 8 hours of parent conferences (4 hours in the fall\/4 hours in the spring).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the schools and dates currently scheduled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CHS:  April 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BSHS:  April 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Stephen:<\/strong>  We&#8217;re hoping you can do one last push for our first Life and Career Readiness Night next week at Caldera. &nbsp;This is a district-wide event so we&#8217;re really trying to get participation from all our 6-12 families. &nbsp;The aim of this event is to provide comprehensive support for college and career exploration, with the participation of more than 40 community partners. We kindly request your assistance in disseminating this information one more time through various channels such as school social media, school messenger, and any other platforms you use to communicate with families.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1CFDVwz0F4BXZ2uu9WO3h3qMtWHuTADRTIava-G6fQgk\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linked here is suggested verbiage in Spanish and English for your school to utilize in broadcasting this announcement<\/a>.&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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Revised SIW Schedule.&nbsp;<\/strong>Because the week of June 10<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is now a full week, Wednesday, 6\/12, will be an SIW. This changes the designation of our June SIW\u2019s. Wednesday, 6\/5, will now be a building discretion day; Wednesday, 6\/12, will be a teacher-directed work day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End of Year Activities.<\/strong>&nbsp;With the last two days of school being pushed to the week of June 17<sup>th<\/sup>, the district\u2019s expectation is that end-of-the-year celebrations (5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade or 8<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade promotions, field days, etc.) be scheduled during these last two days. <strong>Additionally, the high school exam schedules should carry over to the 17<sup>th<\/sup>, at least, or the 18<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Stephen:<\/strong>  Thank you for supporting fly up day this week. &nbsp;We hope your students had a positive experience. &nbsp;Could you please pass along this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/JKgdiZa8Hyutmh5e8\">survey<\/a>&nbsp;to the staff who traveled with students to a high school? &nbsp;We would like to collect feedback for future planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Ryan:  <\/strong>We are very excited for the 2024 Educator Job Fair, which will be held at Deschutes County Fairgrounds on Thursday, April 4 from 1:00 \u2013 6:00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/19vUZfcUAehReraMijU2_XYXMN2LCLue1Nam8FxsJFME\/edit?usp=sharing\">Here is the sign-up sheet.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Please sign up by Wednesday \u2013 March 20th<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are offering a remote component again this year in an attempt to attract a wider range of candidates. There is a spot on the sign-up sheet to indicate if you are interested in meeting with candidates via MS Teams. Kathryn Moseley will follow up as the event gets closer to those who indicated that they are interested in helping our efforts to reach a wider range of candidates by participating in the remote interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some nuts and bolts for the day:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We have two shifts this year, 12:00 \u2013 3:30 and 2:30 \u2013 6:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch will be provided, more info to come.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interviews will be 15 minutes long<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview questions and rating forms and rubrics will be provided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first interviews will be scheduled at 1:00, the final interviews will be scheduled at 5:45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please bring a fully-charged laptop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK PERMITTED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please, let me know what questions you have and thank you in advance for participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"839\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/files\/2024\/02\/image-2-1024x839.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/files\/2024\/02\/image-2-1024x839.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/files\/2024\/02\/image-2-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/files\/2024\/02\/image-2-768x629.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/files\/2024\/02\/image-2.png 1135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I sent invites to every high school principal and everyone has accepted!  Kudos to you for supporting your counseling teams!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reminders\/Action Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AP Training Requests:  <\/strong>As was the case last year, we have a limited amount of money to pay for AP Teacher Training.  Please add your requests for teacher training <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1uJBoIZPNNQmHIXdNRBS3zzFlob_4SgGkPkQ9ZK6WOFo\/edit?usp=sharing\">HERE <\/a>by March 4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is how we prioritize paying for AP teacher training:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Teachers who have never taught the AP class and are scheduled to teach next year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers who are teaching an AP class that has been redesigned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers who have taught AP and are requesting to attend the training again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers who are being asked to participate as AP readers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Principals are encouraged to cover any costs using building level funds in conjunction with our TLC allocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Information:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kinsey:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the final approved docs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/organization\/policies-search\/2024\/01\/ikfb-ar-wearing-items-cultural-significance-graduation-exercises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AR<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/application\/files\/5117\/0492\/3940\/IKFB-AP_final_1.9.24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AP<\/a>) for your grad handbooks\/guidance.  Let me know if your team would like further discussion or support on this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Tami Pike:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overdose Emergency Kits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BLS received several Overdose Emergency Kits through OHA\u2019s Save Lives Oregon Initiative. Each kit contains:&nbsp; Administration instructions, 4 boxes of naloxone, 2 CPR face shields, and 1 emergency box for storage.&nbsp;Each middle and high school received two kits and elementary schools received one kit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overdose Emergency Kit Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, the Overdose Emergency Kit box should be mounted on a wall next to an AED cabinet so that it is easily accessible. However, this may not be feasible for your school site. Please consult with your school nurse about where the best location would be for these Overdose Emergency Kits.<em>&nbsp;AED cabinets still contain 2 doses of naloxone.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overdose Emergency Kit Location and Expiration Date Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the location of the Overdose Emergency Kits have been identified, the school nurse will add the locations and the naloxone expiration dates to our district AED Master Spreadsheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/files\/2024\/02\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3535\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Jess and our ICCL Counseling Team:<\/strong>  We are reaching out to kindly request your support in promoting an event that we believe holds immense value for our entire BLS community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Wednesday March 13<sup>th<\/sup>,&nbsp; we will be hosting our annual BLS College Information Night, an event designed to provide families with vital information about higher education opportunities in Oregon. This year, we are thrilled to announce the participation of all Oregon Public Universities, alongside several esteemed local community partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last year&#8217;s event garnered significant positive feedback, but we are eager to ensure that all families within our community are aware of this invaluable opportunity. Our dedicated ICCL counselor team has been diligently working on district-wide initiatives to ensure equitable access to information for all families. However, to truly reach every corner of our community, we need your assistance in amplifying our message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/15fCIvyu-Je79-T-kMaxsqmu0rUtQLvo5cnoxkVz-aug\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here you will find flyers and promotional language in both English and Spanish.<\/a>&nbsp;We kindly request your assistance in disseminating this information through your newsletters, Synervoice, school messenger, and social media channels. Your support in spreading the word will greatly contribute to the success of this event and, more importantly, to the empowerment of our families through access to crucial educational resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for considering our request, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you require any further information or assistance. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our students and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kinsey: <\/strong> <strong><u>Seal of Biliteracy:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ODE is requiring a change with the Seal of Biliteracy this year (and effective for this graduating class): in addition to meeting all graduation requirements and completing the partner-language exam requirement, candidates must also now demonstrate English proficiency through an objective evaluation.&nbsp; This is the only change to the process, everything else is the same as what we&#8217;ve always done.&nbsp; This will add a step for students and will involve more staff (LA Dept teachers in particular), but we have been working to minimize the impact and we have a good plan in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Language Specialist serving your school continues to lead this process in your building.&nbsp; They are beginning the regular coordination with counselors, world language teachers, grad coaches, and\/or site testing coordinators to identify students for communication and registration for the spring round of testing, and will loop in relevant teachers who will be impacted by the new English proficiency scoring requirements.&nbsp; Feel free to reach out to your Language Specialist to learn more!&nbsp; As a reminder, the Office of DEI purchases cords for qualifying recipients, and we will send those over to your site (with the state&#8217;s seals and certificates, as soon as ODE confirms our data submission and ships those to us in May).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Calendar:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March 4<\/strong>:  9th grade orientation 6:00pm BSHS, CHS, LPHS, MVHS, SHS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March 5:<\/strong>  HS Administrator Work Session 8:00-9:30 @ SHS <strong>MOVED FROM BSHS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March 5:  <\/strong>Life and Career Readiness Fair 6-7:30 @ Caldera<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March 13: <\/strong> College information night 5:30-7:00 @ Caldera<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March 20:&nbsp;<\/strong>Admin PD at Perseverance Hall at Bend High 3:00-4:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March 25-29:&nbsp;<\/strong>Spring Break\u2014enter in UKG which days you will be taking as non-contract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>April 2:  <\/strong>HS Administrator Work Session 8:00-9:30 @ Realms HS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To Do: Parent Conferences in April: Please send Kinsey and me the date of your parent conferences &#8211; please do not schedule on April 10, 11 and 18, as Interpreters are not available on those dates. 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