Important Information
Welcome Back [Again] ~
We are so excited to have all our students back on Monday, April 12! As a reminder, our school schedule is 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We release early, at 2:15 p.m., on Wednesdays for School Improvement Wednesday staff professional development work. You can view our All-In Bell Schedule HERE.
As we plan our return to All-in instruction, I want to share a few reminders:
Thanks to a federal grant, students will continue to enjoy breakfast, lunch and supper offerings at school at no cost at school. You will find the daily menu online at: https://bend.nutrislice.com
To ride the bus, students must be registered for transportation. Families can register by filling out this form or calling 541-355-5702. Once registered, families should check route times and bus top locations online on our Transportation webpage.
Every one of us can help to control the spread of COVID-19 in our community and schools. Join our students as they model exceptional COVID-19 prevention efforts by wearing a mask, regularly washing hands, maintaining physical distance, avoiding large gatherings, and staying home when you have symptoms. Together, we can follow proven public health practices that reduce our own chance of getting infected and prevent the spread of COVID-19 to our friends and family.
All-In Schedule
Here is our All-In Bell Schedule. This schedule will start on Monday, April 12th. Our doors will open at 9AM, and students will enter the school at the two [same] locations and will be checked for masks, food/drink, and “obvious” physical symptoms of not feeling well.
Meet La Pine High Principal Candidates April 14
Community members, staff and students are invited to meet the candidates for La Pine High School during a virtual forum April 14 at 4:15 p.m. Participants will be able to learn about the candidates as they present to the community. Viewers will be given an opportunity to share feedback after the forum concludes.
How to join:
Community members interested in participating can join the WebEx event/ video access:
- Join online: https://bls.fyi/lphsforum (Note: If prompted, event number is 120 860 7670 and password is LPHS)
- Phone access: 408-418-9388 Access code: 120 860 7670
Attendees will have audio muted, but will be able to ask questions through the WebEx chat feature.
Those who need accommodations or translation services to participate in the forum, please call Bend-La Pine Schools’ Education Center at 541-355-1001 by 5 p.m. April 12.
Hawk News!
The Show Will Go On!
The La Pine Performing Arts Program started rehearsals for The Lion King Jr. after Spring Break. It is the first time in over a year that music and theatre could both rehearse in person since the cancellation of last spring’s musical due to COVID. With limited rehearsal time, restrictions, and a variable of unknowns, the program chose to do a “junior” musical that is shorter but still has many of the fun elements a standard-length musical has! The production has 11 high school students and 4 middle school students participating. Currently, rehearsals are occurring in front of the school to maximize time and space to rehearse in a safe way according to guidelines. While there are added challenges this year with singing and audience restrictions, masks, and six-feet distancing, it is so good to be back singing, dancing, and acting together! The show will premiere in some capacity on May 20 and May 21, but may be seen virtually, outside, or limited inside depending on the current county guidelines on those dates! For now, students are busy working to “be prepared” with their Pride and embracing the “Hakuna Matata” lifestyle that the 2020-2021 school year has taught us!
Advisory
We are keeping Advisory on Wednesdays . . . and now we can do it in person! We have created some momentum with Advisory and we felt it was beneficial to keep it in place. It’s still only 15 minutes (not long), but it will allow us to do check-ins, announcements, grade-checks, and some fun team-building activities.
Athletics
We are transitioning quickly to spring sports! HERE are our events this week, including dismissal times.
All athletes who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 6 months MUST have this form completed by Wednesday, April 14th to continue participating in any district sponsored athletic activity. This does not apply to students in general physical education. The completed forms need to be sent to the school nurse for final clearance. Nurses will be asked to initial and date the form and send to the athletic secretary or the athletic director (whichever the school/nurse prefers). Once athletics receives the initialed and dated form from the nurse, the athlete will be cleared to return to athletics.
Mental Health & Wellness
Mental Health Provider Directory
Looking for a comprehensive list of Mental Health Providers in Central Oregon? This website organizes medical providers by symptom, insurance, language, and specialization.
Bend-La Pine Schools District Website: Student Mental Health and Families in Need
If You Or Someone You Know Is In Crisis: Contact the Deschutes County Crisis Clinic by phone at (541) 322-7500 extension 9, or call 1-(800) 875-7364. Walk In hours are available Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Health & Safety Information
Rules that are still in place when we start back All-In:
Masks required (no gaiters)
Seating charts required
Bathroom – one at a time from classrooms
Bathroom – sign out/in
No lockers
No vending machines
No food/drink in classrooms (other than personal water bottles)
Cleaning between classes
High Risk / Low Risk Symptom Checker:
As a reminder, please continue to use the symptom checker for students & staff.
State Testing
The United States Department of Education (ED) responded to Oregon’s strategic waiver request on Friday, March 26, 2021. ED did NOT approve Oregon’s request to suspend state testing for 2021. However, there are opportunities regarding what spring 2021 summative assessment expectations will look like in Oregon.
What we know right now:
- State testing (OSAS) is happening but the tests are shorter and not all grade levels are required to take all subjects (for HS only 11th graders are required to test)
- Opt-out procedures are the same as other years – Opt-out forms are below
- Testing window is April 13 – June 11.
- Testing data will be reported publicly but not used for accountability.
Dates to Remember
April 12 – First Day All-In
April 14 – ASVAB, 9:30 AM
April 16 – No School / Comp Day for Conferences
1) ASVAB
April 14th, A Cohort 9:30-12:00 The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a heavily researched and well-respected aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense. It measures a young adult’s strengths and potential for success. It can be taken for many reasons such as learning to take placement test, military aptitude, and career choices. ASVAB test scores are broken down by the individual subtests and their composites. One of the most critical of these scores is the Armed Forces Qualification Test, which is used to determine if you are qualified to join the military service. Each service determines the qualification AFQT score for enlisting in their service. You can take this as early as your Sophomore year! You can take it as many times as needed to receive a high score. This year we will be taking the test on the computer. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please e-mail Mrs. Montgomery
2) COCC Preview Day
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Virtual via Zoom
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about COCC by taking virtual mini classes with COCC staff and faculty, meeting current college students, virtually touring campus and more.
3) Military Virtual Fair
Bend La Pine Schools will be offering a Military on April 14th from 1-2. If any students are interested in a learning more about the military branches and getting an opportunity to ask specific questions, please plan to attend!
Here is the Link to SIGN UP for the Military Fair
4) ECMC College Night
April 13th, 6:00-7:00
This is put on by LPHS with the support of ECMC a $6000 scholarship program that you sign up for as Sophomores and do your Junior and Senior year. During College Night we will cover: How going to college can change your life, Choosing the right college, Understanding the financial aid process, Scholarship searches and scams. There will be drawings and a Q&A at the end! If you attend your name will be put into a drawing for a $1000 scholarship for the state of Oregon. Please Sign Up HERE if you plan to attend!
