This and That:
Ally vs. Co-conspirator Video: Each month, BLP administrators have been taking part in “Excellence and Equity” training. This past Wednesday, we talked about and dispelled some of the fears around embracing equity work. As part of this discussion, we watched this linked clip where Bettina Love talks about “putting your hand on the flagpole” as a way to distinguish between being an ally vs. a co-conspirator when it comes to equity work (this phrase resonated with many of us!). It’s worth the 7-minute watch!
TLC Weekly Newsletter: Here is a link to the latest newsletter. Of particular note in this issue is important information about math assessment and a literacy training opportunity. Shannon Hanson has participated in this literacy training for the past couple of months; she has shared that the time commitment was tough, for sure, BUT really worth it. Talk with Shannon if you would like to know more.
Inclement Weather Guidelines: I sent out a draft of this to you all a couple of weeks ago. Here is the final version.
Promising Practices Idea Exchange (from ODE): We would like to share a new opportunity that ODE offers called the Promising Practices Idea Exchange. We want to personally reach out to make sure you and your staff are aware of this opportunity for teachers to share stories and strategies for Comprehensive Distance Learning, hybrid, and face-to-face teaching, and learning success. What is the Idea Exchange?
Educators from around the state have been asking us to figure out a way to share promising practices and strategies that are engaging our students in learning. Whether schools are teaching face-to-face, via hybrid, or fully online in Comprehensive Distance Learning, the exchange of ideas is a way for teachers to collaborate with their peers, learn about and share new strategies, and inspire as well as be inspired.
Would you please share this flyer with your staff or contact lists that you think might benefit? The Promising Practices Idea Exchange begins on Wednesday, February 17, with a focus on Active Engagement During Synchronous or Asynchronous Learning, with additional bi-weekly sessions through March. You will find a description of the other topics that will be covered, dates, and a registration link on the flyer. And, this is free and open to all Oregon educators. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to send questions to Ken Greenbaum at [email protected] or Carla Wade at [email protected].
COVID/ Safety Related Information:
Questions/Concerns about COVID-19 related matters?: Please follow this flowchart. If in doubt about what to do, you can always check with Frank or Kelle. Frank is our Safety Team Lead, and Ann Hollenberg is our School Nurse. You can find our School Safety Checklist here.
Visitors (From Skip): Just a reminder that we should not be allowing parents and other non-essential volunteers to visit our classrooms. We have had a couple instances where parents wanted to go down to a classroom or go talk to a staff member. Only essential visitors and volunteers are allowed past our lobby. (**Note from Kelle – I’m not aware of this being an issue at EME**).
To Do:
Important Dates:
- Tuesday: Gr. 2 EBISS Team
- Wednesday: Optional Safe touch Training @ North Star with Tim Burdsall (2:00-3:30)
- Thursday: Staff meeting (we will go over the agenda I sent out last Thursday)