{"id":3739,"date":"2023-05-14T00:37:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-14T00:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/kelle.hildebrandt\/?p=3739"},"modified":"2023-05-14T00:37:41","modified_gmt":"2023-05-14T00:37:41","slug":"5-13-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/kelle.hildebrandt\/2023\/05\/14\/5-13-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"5.13.2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/kelle.hildebrandt\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-13-at-5.32.41-PM-1020x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/kelle.hildebrandt\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-13-at-5.32.41-PM-1020x1024.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/kelle.hildebrandt\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-13-at-5.32.41-PM-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/kelle.hildebrandt\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-13-at-5.32.41-PM-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/kelle.hildebrandt\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-13-at-5.32.41-PM-768x771.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/kelle.hildebrandt\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-13-at-5.32.41-PM.jpeg 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It was a busy week at EME! Here are a few photos from Walk and Roll, Staff Appreciation Breakfast, and Camp Tamarack!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"this-and-that\">This and That:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2023-2024 Staffing:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is with mixed emotions that I share Shannon has accepted a position in Fossil for next school year. While this is a great opportunity for change for her, she will be missed at Elk Meadow!! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luree will be out for the remainder of the school year. We&#8217;re receiving support from Special Programs to finish her workload for the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Staff Appreciation Week: <\/strong> Our EET will be spoiling ALL of our deserving staff this week! I hope you feel the love. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Warm Weather Reminders (From the Safety Department:<\/strong>  <strong>**Note from Kelle &#8211; READ THIS CLOSELY!**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Main entrance doors will remain unlocked during school\/staff hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All other exterior doors should remain locked during the school day\/teacher contract day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exterior doors may not be propped open and left unsupervised.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Doors may be opened when&nbsp;<em>supervised<\/em>&nbsp;by a staff person who is within \u2018arms reach\u2019 of the door Staff should report concerns of unsupervised, open doors to their administrator and or safety committee for resolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Schools that are not designed to facilitate the locking of all exterior doors, other than the main entrance, will develop a safety plan with the director of elementary, middle or high school programs and the district school safety director. This plan will be reviewed annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schools with secure vestibules must not override security systems by propping doors or by any other means.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Violations may be subject to discipline. Please remind everyone of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/application\/files\/2914\/5323\/0738\/GBCD-AR.pdf\"><strong>Staff responsibilities policy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Let\u2019s talk about WebEx (From Scott McDonald):<\/strong> This past year, overall usage of WebEx has gone down significantly across the organization. Although many of us still rely on a virtual platform for meetings and professional development, we are using it far less to interact with students. Currently, we support two video conferencing platforms Microsoft Teams, and Cisco WebEx. Our intention is to make a slow transition to exclusively use Microsoft Teams for the 2023-24 school year. There are several compelling reasons for Bend-La Pine Schools to switch to MS Teams, including additional services, integration with email and calendar, and reduced cost. Although many staff have been using Microsoft Teams for years, it is new for students. Currently, we are beginning a trial with our Bend-La Pine Online students. Please note that any staff user can still participate virtually in any platform (WebEx, Zoom, Google Meet, etc) the same way they can today. However, those who host meetings with staff or students will be encouraged to use Microsoft Teams. Please reach out to Scott for any questions or concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Professional Development Opportunities for Licensed Staff (From Ryan Kelling):<\/strong> Lewis &amp; Clark University is hosting information sessions for already-licensed staff interested in learning more about adding a Special Education endorsement or a Principal License to their license:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special Education Endorsement: An online information session for L&amp;C\u2019s Special Education Generalist added endorsement program will be Wednesday, May 17th. Tuition is discounted from the typical Lewis &amp; Clark rate, classes are held fully online, and the 18-credit program can be completed in 10 months. Here is a link to register for the information night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Principal License: An in-person information session for their Principal License cohort will be held at the High Desert ESD\u2019s office in Redmond on Wednesday, May 31st, from 4:00 -6:00 pm. This is a 2-year program that consists of 27 units at a discounted rate.<br>Both programs would be eligible for 50% tuition reimbursement for Certified staff. More information about the tuition reimbursement program, including an application, is on the staff portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check it Out (From the Safety Department): <\/strong>The safety page on the Portal has a fresh look and new content. Check out the updated <a href=\"https:\/\/bendlapine.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Safety.aspx\"><strong>Safety page on the Portal<\/strong><\/a> for a one-stop shop for the tools you use most often. In addition to quick links, policies, and newsworthy items, you will also find a link to request a camera, Raptor, technology, and facilities support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COVID Update (From the Safety Department)<\/strong>: Effective June 17, the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for public and private school teachers, staff, and school volunteers (OAR 333-019-1030) will be lifted. This means that after June 16, teachers, school staff, and volunteers in schools will no longer have to provide proof of vaccination or have a valid medical or religious exception on file to be in direct or indirect contact with students. Being up to date on COVID-19 vaccines continues to offer significant protection against serious illness and hospitalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gym Door (From Travis):<\/strong> One of the exterior doors leading from the gym to the back parking lot is starting to break at a hinge. A work order has been submitted, and maintenance has taken measurements for a new door. We should be getting a replacement in the next 6-8 weeks. The door doesn&#8217;t like to secure on its own, so I have posted a couple signs reminding everyone to secure the door when they come and go.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Monday Committee Time:<\/strong>\u00a0We will be having a staff meeting on Monday at 2:30 in the media center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"focus-on-excellence-and-equity\">Focus on Excellence and Equity:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CEL Summary:<\/strong> Thank you to Kristin, Kellie, and Tori for welcoming our administrative visitors into their classrooms last Wednesday. The focus of the CEL work and these visits was on &#8220;belonging&#8221; and &#8220;agency.&#8221; From visiting these three classrooms, as well as from just being in the school for a day, here are some of the take-aways from the day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Overall:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classroom culture and climate are positive at EME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joy in all rooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Belonging:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spaces are created to be communal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students were seated in ways to encourage collaboration (not in rows, allowing flexible seating options)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community\/ Circle time is provided in all classrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Agency:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not a lot of lecturing\/ teacher talk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active learning\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not a lot of sit and get<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Trauma-Informed<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teachers Acknowledging the need for breaks\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opportunities to move are built into the day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging Harmony lesson &#8211; connected skills it to recess situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community\/ Circle Time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TLC Update:<\/strong>\u00a0Here is the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2023\/05\/03\/may-3rd-update\/\" target=\"_blank\">May 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0Elementary TLC Update<\/a>. This is the same update as last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coaching Support:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19qPWst4l16FZxapmC2y4KbtHUWtJiKKqfDiKSCVHC5g\/edit#heading=h.pbvwrj2w1l1\">Here is a link to schedule support from Anna<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To Do:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Art in the Meadow Sign-ups: <\/strong>AITM is June 2nd from 5:00-7:00pm. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1E4E2O_LM-39mhCaj35kTjF68ZNXi3taL5DnedKxyKEs\/edit#gid=0\">Please sign-up to help<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Art in the Meadow Auction Items:<\/strong> Please have auction items ready by May 30th-ish.\u00a0 There are still frames available in the workroom.\u00a0 Reminder to list items and suggested starting price on the clipboard by mailboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Art in the Meadow Art in Halls: <\/strong>Please<strong> <\/strong>hang up any and all art with sticky tack (see Chris for sticky tack) &#8211; start with bulletin boards, then walls, then windows.\u00a0 At least two pieces per student.\u00a0 Consider more if you can. Label art by class.\u00a0 Look at Allison&#8217;s display near the office for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-dates\"><strong>Important Dates:<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All Week:<\/strong> Staff Appreciation Week, Grade 4 Bike Safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monday:\u00a0<\/strong>DIBELS Day, No Title 1 Groups, Staff Meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuesday:\u00a0<\/strong>No Title 1 Groups, ICCL Meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wednesday:<\/strong>\u00a0Grade 4 &amp; 5 EBISS, SIW= Team Time, Grade 1 Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thursday:\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friday:<\/strong>\u00a0Spirit Day: Super Hero Day (encourage students to wear their favorite super hero items), Eagle Spirit Assembly (@10:00)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SIW Schedule:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5\/17 School Discretion \u2013 Team Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/24 School Discretion \u2013 Team Time\/ Possible AITM payback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/31 School Discretion \u2013 Team Time\/ Possible AITM payback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/7 Teacher Prep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This and That: 2023-2024 Staffing:\u00a0 Staff Appreciation Week: Our EET will be spoiling ALL of our deserving staff this week! 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