Principal’s Hello
Hello, Families!
This was a great week in the nest! We celebrated our classified employees who help immensely to make this big and messy and fun thing called middle school happen. We hosted a culture walk with the University of Washington, district employees, and other principals. And we had some more powerful conversations as grade-level teams about students who need a little extra support.
Thank you to those intrepid parents who braved the roads this morning to join me at our second Principal’s Coffee. I enjoy these discussions immensely, and I always learn something. From our first Principal’s Coffee, I got the idea (from y’all) to send the 9th grade teachers at Summit a survey about academic readiness. (Stay tuned for results!)
From this morning’s talk, I learned that parents want some engaging and informative presentations/speakers/content about how to do this crazy, messy, but, ultimately, meaningful thing called middle school parenting. I will marinate on that feedback and see what we might be able to put together for you soon.
As always, thank you for your partnership, and have a fantastic weekend!
Sean
Grading Website
Check out the district’s new website on grading in Bend-La Pine Schools:
https://www.bend.k12.or.us/district/academics/middle-school-instruction/grading-practices
Here you will learn about the pillars of grading, see our timeline, and find answers to frequently asked questions. As always, reach out to your student’s teachers if you have specific questions about grading in a particular class.
High School Forecasting
Forecasting (choosing classes) for 9th grade is happening next week for students attending Summit High School and Bend Senior High School. Counselors from each school will be here at Pacific Crest on Tuesday, March 14th to begin the two-day process. If your student is attending Summit High School, please review one of the below flyers. Students attending any other high school will be contacted directly by the high school to begin the forecasting process. All 8th grade students have been prepped and are excited about this exciting transition!
Bend-La Pine Schools to Host Educator Job Fair March 23
Prospective teachers and other licensed staff can meet with administrators, ask questions and learn more about available openings
Bend-La Pine Schools welcomes prospective teachers and other licensed staff to attend the Educator Job Fair at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond on Thursday, March 23 from 1 to 6 p.m. Representatives will be available to answer questions about current openings and offer interviews to prospective candidates.
“This is a great opportunity for prospective teachers and other licensed staff to learn more about our schools and the incredible benefits, support and wages Bend-La Pine Schools provides to staff,” said Ryan Kelling, Director of Recruitment and Retention for Bend-La Pine Schools. “Attendees will be able to interview on the spot with administrators and gain key information about our district.”
The fair will be attended by representatives from Bend-La Pine Schools as well as other school districts from Central Oregon and beyond.
Register now to attend:
See available jobs: BLS Careers
This event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at Eagle Crest Resort in the conference center, 1522 Cline Falls Rd, Redmond.
- Calendar
- Mar. 13 – 17 | Lucky Enzo Pot of Gold Coin Collection Fundraiser
- Mar. 14 | COMEA Band Festival | Redmond High School
- Mar. 16 | Vertical Choir Concert | Summit High Auditorium | 7:00-8:30pm
- Mar. 24 | Lost and Found | Unclaimed items to to local charity (see info above)
- Mar. 24 | Last Day to Register for Track and Field
- Mar. 27 – 31 | No School | Spring Break
- Apr. 13 – 14 | No School | Middle School Conferences
- May 18 | 5th Grade Family Night | 6:00-7:00pm
- May 29 | No School | Memorial Day
- June 7 | NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 6:00pm | PCMS Gym
- June 15 | Leaving the Nest | 8th Grade Ceremony & Reception | 6:00 – 7:15 PM | PCMS Gym
- June 16 | All School Field Day | Last Day of School |Early Release at 2:15 PM)