It’s June folks. Let the countdown begin!
More on Headphones – If you or any teacher or grade level team are interested in pursuing headphones for next year with remaining $$$ please reach out to Melissa in the tech department. The headphones we’ve had a good experience with in the last year or two have been the Koss UR20. These are full size but Ensworth has been using them with little guys and the headphones can adjust down to their size. Melissa has been able to get these through her rep for around $13 each earlier this year but prices have probably gone up so check with her if you are interested.
From Julianne – It is that time of year again… controlled burns are taking place throughout the region and skies are smoky. To that end, we want to be sure that you review these air quality tools so that you can make decisions about student and staff safety at your school sites.
CPR/First Aid Updates From Stephanie Bent – With summer break quickly approaching I just wanted to give an update on First Aid / CPR certification. If you would like to renew your First Aid / CPR (or take it for the first time) before school starts again in the fall, PLEASE SIGN UP THRU PERFORMANCE MATTERS BEFORE JUNE 13, 2023
HANDS ON SKILL CLASSES (20 min class) will be offered at the end of August. THERE WILL BE NO HANDS ON SKILLS CLASSES DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. They will resume again in October.
From Lora Nordquist – If your site is not meeting state ratios for CPR/First Aid, BEA members may be paid the curriculum rate and OSEA members will be paid their hourly rate to take the training. Sites can cover their time away from their worksite with subs.
From Tami Pike – Please remind your office managers/secretaries to check the orange first aid bag for supply expiration. Schools need to reorder supplies to replace those expired items in their bags and to be prepared for the return to classes in the fall. Items may include: Burn shield dressing gel, burn gel packs, instant hand sanitizer packets, first aid and burn cream packets, and eye wash.
Secretary days next year – to ensure your 207 day secretaries can be at school during report card days, we are adjusting next year’s calendars so that their last day of work is one day sooner than normal. This will take effect next year and Tammie Parker will be communicating this to them along with the other classified calendars.
The Red Zone – Things to definitely read, do, share, or put on your calendar
Summer Opportunities for Families Here is a great flier from Bend Parks and Rec to share out with your families for summer opportunities.
End of year conversations – please use this link to sign up for an end of year conversation with Skip and Tammy. These will start next week and conclude June 23rd. We think we have plenty of time slots available for everyone. But if for some reason you can find one that works let us know. This is also your reminder to complete your self evaluation found in TalentEd – get’r done!
Calendar
- June 1 Excellence in Education Awards, 5:00 at Summit
- June 2 – National Donut Day
- June 2 – last day for state testing
- June 13 – Horizontal meeting to the calendar 3:00-4:30–Location TBD
- June 16 Last Day of Students
- June 20 Last Day of Staff (unless they officially sign off with you sooner)
- June 21 BLAST end of year lunch and celebration
- June 22 Last day of CEL–Leading Equitable Schools 8-2 @ Perseverance Hall, Bend High
And Finally…
June 2nd is National Donut Day! (in case you need a reason to eat a donut)
