Month: May 2024

I hope you had a fantastic 3 day weekend! We only have a 4 day week ahead but it’s chock full with good stuff!

A few notes to get you going:
1) As I mentioned a few weeks back when we were talking about staffing for next year, we are looking to hire a .2 counselor for next year. We had only 2 candidates apply and both will be visiting this week. Bryn will be here on Tuesday from 10-11 and Katie will be here from 8-9 Thursday. We will be dropping into classes (likely not all). Please welcome them!

2) Memory Book Night for Grades 2/3/4 on Wednesday from 5-7pm

3) Both Kinder (Weds) and Grade 2 (Thurs) have outdoor ed trips this week!

4) SIW this week is to use as you see fit–plenty to do!

5) On Friday we have a Summit High theater group coming to perform The Real Story of the 3 Pigs–show starts at 8:30am. All classes.

6) Here’s the link I sent you last week for the last 2 weeks–please add to it if you have new things to add. Also, is there something on there that is not right? Last 2 weeks 2023-24

7) I have an admin meeting at Rosland Elementary in La Pine on Tuesday at 3pm so I will be heading out at 2:15pm.

8) Looking ahead, we have Camp Amity next Monday and Tuesday! Both days are looking to push into the 80’s! Also, we have the annual BBQ next week as well.

Upcoming
May 29: SIW, In house
May 29: Kinder to Miller’s Landing
May 29: Memory Book Night, Grades 2/3/4. 5-7pm
May 30: Grade 1 Benham Falls East
May 31: Summit High production of The Real Story of the 3 Pigs is coming to Amity, 8:30am.”
June 3/4: Camp Amity!
June 4: Staff Meeting (last one of the year!)
June 5: Cafe Amity, Grade 5’s last cafe to host
June 5: SIW, Teacher Work Day
June 6: End of Year Community BBQ
June 11: Grade 4 Lava Lands/Cave
June 12: FULL School Day, no early release
June 12: iPad roll-in for Grade 5
June 12: Volunteer Tea (hosted by Andy and Patti)
June 13: Grade 5 Graduation
June 14: iPad roll-in for Grades 2/3/4
June 14: Bread and Jam
June 18: Last day, 1pm release. Staff gathering shortly after school gets out!

Here’s to a great week ahead!
Andy

Hey All,
I hope you had a fantastic weekend and that those of you who have been not feeling so great are feeling better! 21 days to go and we have a three day weekend is on the horizon!

A few notes to get you rolling:
1) Staff Appreciation Breakfast provided by the district is Tuesday starting at 7:15am. Please try and arrive early that day so we can enjoy the breakfast together!

2) Tuesday afternoon is our last Team Collaboration Time of the year. Take a little time to reflect on the work you have done together this year and start thinking about what you could collaborate on next year. 2:45pm

3) SIW this week is in-house and you can use the time to work on Grows and Glows or other things that need your attention.

4) I will be out Thursday and Friday this week–I’m headed down to LA to help my folks out. Brad will be here Friday to support.

5) Here’s the link I sent you last week for the last 2 weeks–please add to it if you have new things to add. Also, is there something on there that is not right? Last 2 weeks 2023-24

Upcoming
May 21: Team Collaboration Time
May 22: SIW, In house
May 22-24: Grader 5 Coast Trip
May 23: Grade 2 to High Desert Museum
May 24: Bread and Jam
May 27: No School
May 29: SIW, In house
May 29: Kinder to Miller’s Landing
May 29: Memory Book Night, Grades 2/3/4. 5-7pm
May 30: Grade 1 Benham Falls East
May 31: Summit High production of The Real Story of the 3 Pigs is coming to Amity, 8:30am.”
June 3/4: Camp Amity!
June 4: Staff Meeting (last one of the year!)
June 5: Cafe Amity, Grade 5’s last cafe to host
June 5: SIW, Teacher Work Day
June 6: End of Year Community BBQ
June 11: Grade 4 Lava Lands/Cave
June 12: FULL School Day, no early release
June 12: iPad roll-in for Grade 5
June 12: Volunteer Tea (hosted by Andy and Patti)
June 13: Grade 5 Graduation
June 14: iPad roll-in for Grades 2/3/4
June 14: Bread and Jam
June 18: Last day, 1pm release. Staff gathering shortly after school gets out!

Here’s to a great week ahead!
Andy

Hello Sun Worshippers!
I hope you throughly enjoyed the unbeleivably amazing weather this weekend! It feels so good to put winter behind us…finally!

A few notes to get you going:
1) Teacher Appreciation Week! Remember that Tuesday (Borkowski family) and Thursday (FOA) lunch are being provided for you.

2) On Monday Grades 1/3/4/5 are going to Mary Poppins@Caldera, 9:15-11:15.

3) Staff meeting on Tuesday at 2:45pm, Ray’s room. We’ll talk about the Grade 5 gift (come with ideas!), Grows and Glows, ideas for the last week (and the 2 days after that), bowling, and more. Any agenda items? Add them here: Staff Meetings 23-24

4) Cafe Amity this Wednesday hosted by Kindergarten!

5) DIBELS on Wednesday

6) SIW this week is a Teacher Work Day–enjoy the time! But before you get to work stop by the staff room for a few minutes (1:15pm).

7) Grades 2 and 5 are headed out on Outdoor adventures on Thursday!

8) FIRE DRILL on Friday at 9:20am

9) With the change in weather most of you are starting to open your windows throughout the day to bring in the fresh Spring (summer?) air. After you all left on Friday I noticed windows still open in 4 of 6 classrooms. Often these open windows go unnoticed and could potentially be left open all night (and weekend). Please take a moment at the end of each day to make sure windows are closed and locked. Thanks!

Upcoming
May 13: Grades 1/3/4/5 Mary Poppins@Caldera, 9:15-11:15
May 14: Staff Meeting, 2:45pm
May 15: Cafe Amity, Kinder hosts
May 15: SIW, Teacher Work Day
May 15: DIBELS
May 16: Grade 2 Think Wild walking field trip, 8:30-11:30 am
May 16: Grade 5 Lava Lands
May 17: Grades K/2 Mary Poppins@Caldera, 9:15-11:15
May 21: Team Collaboration Time
May 22: SIW, In house
May 22-24: Grader 5 Coast Trip
May 23: Grade 2 to High Desert Museum
May 27: No School
May 29: SIW, In house
May 29: Kinder to Miller’s Landing
May 30: Grade 1 Benham Falls East
May 31: Summit High production of The Real Story of the 3 Pigs is coming to Amity, 8:30am.
June 3/4: Camp Amity!
June 4: Staff Meeting (last one of the year!)
June 5: Cafe Amity, Grade 5’s last cafe to host
June 5: SIW, Teacher Work Day
June 6: End of Year Community BBQ
June 11: Grade 4 Lava Lands/Cave
June 12: FULL School Day, no early release
June 12: iPad roll-in for Grade 5
June 12: Volunteer Tea (hosted by Andy and Patti)
June 13: Grade 5 Graduation
June 14: iPad roll-in for Grades 2/3/4
June 18: Last day, 1pm release. Staff gathering? Yes, please!

Here’s to a great week ahead!
Andy

School-wide theme: Perseverance! Aka, we got this!

Greetings All!
I hope you had a fantastic weekend. Big thanks to those of you who made it to the auction on Saturday, always great to have you there! What a fun night–and quite successful both as a social gathering and fundraiser!

I know Monday AM is not the greatest time to share a link but this was a good, quick read about 3 Modes of Thinking. Even if you can’t read it now, click on it so it creates a new tab that you can get back to later.

A few notes to get you going:
1) SIW is in-house this week. We’ll meet to chat about a few things but the bulk of this time will be for you to use as you need. 1:30 in Brian’s room.

2) Time is elusive at this point in the year so be sure you have plans for getting Memory Books and Glows/Grows done! There will also be some SIW time on May 29 to work on these.

3) Please send portraits home with parents on your inside pick up day this week.

4) Please take a moment to remind kiddos about Choice Time expectations–outside or in a classroom. It worked very nicely after our meeting last week, so thank you!

5) Thanks to those of you who have finished your Self Reflection in UKG! If you have not done so, please do first thing this week. Also please be sure you are checking UKG regularly and completing tasks. There are still a few of you who simply need to sign off on some documents to keep the work flow moving. Thanks!

6) We need to get the word about the levy out to parents. Please share the following link in your communications this week: BLP Levy 2024. I’ll also be sharing it with parents, but the more the better on this one! While we can’t “advocate” for supporting the levy we can certainly get informational materials out. We need this!

7) Officially it’s Teacher Appreciation Week, but due to the auction we’ve pushed it to next week–be prepared to be showered with love!

8) The last day of school is now June 18th. Traditionally we get together for a drink or two after school on the last day and I’m hoping we can keep the tradition going. Please do all you can to block off that time so we can celebrate the end of the year together.

Upcoming
May 7: Grade 5 walking field trip (all day)
May 8: SIW (Staff meeting combo), In house @1:30pm
May 10: Bread and Jam
May 13: Grades 1/3/4/5 Mary Poppins@Caldera, 9:30-11:15
May 14: Staff Meeting, 2:45pm
May 15: Cafe Amity, Kinder hosts
May 15: SIW, Teacher Work Day
May 15: DIBELS
May 16: Grade 2 Think Wild walking field trip, 8:30-11:30 am
May 16: Grade 5 Lava Lands
May 17: Grades K/2 Mary Poppins@Caldera, 9:30-11:15
May 21: Team Collaboration Time
May 22: SIW, In house
May 22-24: Grader 5 Coast Trip
May 23: Grade 2 to High Desert Museum
May 27: No School
May 29: SIW, In house
May 29: Kinder to Miller’s Landing
May 30: Grade 1 Benham Falls East
May 31: Summit High production of The Real Story of the 3 Pigs is coming to Amity, 8:30am.
June 3/4: Camp Amity!
June 4: Staff Meeting (last one of the year!)
June 5: Cafe Amity, Grade 5’s last cafe to host
June 5: SIW, Teacher Work Day
June 6: End of Year Community BBQ
June 11: Grade 4 Lava Lands/Cave
June 12: FULL School Day, no early release
June 13: Grade 5 Graduation
June 18: Last day, 1pm release. Staff gathering? Yes, please!

Here’s to a great week ahead!
Andy