{"id":2843,"date":"2023-03-09T01:46:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T01:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/?p=2843"},"modified":"2023-04-26T06:12:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T06:12:03","slug":"march-10-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/2023\/03\/09\/march-10-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"March 10, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principal&#8217;s Hello<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello, Families!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you to those intrepid parents&nbsp;who braved the roads this morning to join me at our second Principal&#8217;s Coffee. I enjoy these discussions immensely, and I always learn something. From our first Principal&#8217;s Coffee, I got the idea (from y&#8217;all) to send the 9th grade teachers at Summit a survey about academic readiness. (Stay tuned for results!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From this morning&#8217;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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, thank you for your partnership, and have a fantastic weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grading Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the district&#8217;s new website on grading in Bend-La Pine Schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/academics\/middle-school-instruction\/grading-practices\">https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/academics\/middle-school-instruction\/grading-practices<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&#8217;s teachers if you have specific questions about grading in a particular class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High School Forecasting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forecasting (choosing classes) for 9<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade&nbsp;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 14<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;to begin the two-day process.&nbsp;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&nbsp;to begin the forecasting process. All 8<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade students have been prepped and are excited about this exciting transition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13g9d4UTqppcwVbNlsZP_04xL3J1dcH6m\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13g9d4UTqppcwVbNlsZP_04xL3J1dcH6m\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">English Flyer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WHucD1Dy0O0c74An1jv0_0PXgtD14qQK\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WHucD1Dy0O0c74An1jv0_0PXgtD14qQK\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Espanol Flyer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bend-La Pine Schools to Host Educator Job Fair March 23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Prospective teachers and other licensed staff can meet with administrators, ask questions<\/em> <em>and learn more about available openings<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis 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,\u201d said Ryan Kelling, Director of Recruitment and Retention for Bend-La Pine Schools. \u201cAttendees will be able to interview on the spot with administrators and gain key information about our district.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fair will be attended by representatives from Bend-La Pine Schools as well as other school districts from Central Oregon and beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Register now to attend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bls.fyi\/jobfair\" target=\"_blank\">in person<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bls.fyi\/virtualjobfair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See available jobs:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/secure6.saashr.com\/ta\/6099758.careers?CareersSearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BLS Careers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Calendar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar. 13 \u2013 17<\/strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1GsHDPGD1NAUZQICZNSzCbsYU2btlrQzRhqXdZg9NCpo\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Lucky Enzo Pot of Gold Coin Collection<\/a>&nbsp;Fundraiser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar. 14&nbsp;<\/strong>| COMEA Band Festival | Redmond High School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar. 16<\/strong>&nbsp;| Vertical Choir Concert | Summit High Auditorium | 7:00-8:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar. 24<\/strong>&nbsp;| Lost and Found | Unclaimed items to to local charity (see info above)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar. 24<\/strong>&nbsp;| Last Day to Register for Track and Field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar. 27 \u2013 31&nbsp;<\/strong>| No School | Spring Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr. 13 \u2013 14<\/strong>&nbsp;| No School | Middle School Conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 18<\/strong>&nbsp;| 5th Grade Family Night | 6:00-7:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 29&nbsp;<\/strong>| No School | Memorial Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 7&nbsp;<\/strong>| NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 6:00pm | PCMS Gym<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 15\u00a0<\/strong>| Leaving the Nest | 8th Grade Ceremony &amp; Reception | 6:00 &#8211; 7:15 PM | PCMS Gym<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 16<\/strong>&nbsp;| All School Field Day | Last Day of School |Early Release at 2:15 PM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Principal&#8217;s Hello Hello, Families! 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