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Happy October\u2019s eve and payday!\u00a0 <\/strong>As a reminder, we will be linking the monthly Administrator Helpful Hints to the blog at the beginning of each month, so that something doesn\u2019t sneak up on you and catch you off guard. \u00a0Here is the link <\/a>where you can find things you can check off your list for the month of October. But remember, this is a list to guide your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Updates, Reminders, Info and Rants…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall Conferences<\/strong>  We know that elementary schools like nothing better than to plan ahead.  That said, we are unable at this time to declare that conferences will or will not be in-person or virtual.  At this time, we would recommend moving forward, contacting families when you are ready and scheduling conferences, with the understanding that they could all be virtual or they could be in-person with virtual options for families who want them.  That way you can have interpreters scheduled, families can plan around the time, and teachers can decide how best to plan for the conference.  We want to see what the community spread is during the week of October 15.  If we have moved from High or Substantial into Moderate or Low, we would then most likely offer in-person conferences to families open to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educator Network Days  – <\/strong>look for a separate communication that will explain and give details on the days formally known as District SIW days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaccination verification <\/strong>– you should have received something from Paul Dean re: staff who still need to complete the verification process.  Please read this email carefully and follow up accordingly.  Remember, 100% participation.  Thanks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Department News\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can the Culture of Care Team do for you? <\/strong>Here is a link <\/a>from the HDESD Culture of Care Team, letting you know of all the amazing topics that they can present to your staff.\u00a0 Reach out to them with any questions.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For your teachers –<\/strong> Culture of Care is also hosting two book studies over the 2021-22 school year for individuals working in education. You may sign up for one or both read alongs. Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Deon in HR <\/strong>– Last year HR facilitated a Bias Awareness training. I am sharing a copy of that slide deck here<\/a> for your review.\u00a0 Thank you all again for the amazing work that you are doing!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth Truth Survey  – <\/strong>This year\u2019s Youth Truth survey will occur in January.  Dave will be sending out more information later.  It might be a good idea to review last year\u2019s results with your leadership or other building teams  (if you haven\u2019t already).  You can even share some of the information with staff and families in your newsletters as well.  Need some ideas about ways to share the information with your teams and families?  Tammy would be happy to share a variety of ways they dug into the information at Silver Rail last year and Stephanie can tell you all about how she is working it into this year\u2019s plans.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restorative Practices Training for Elementary Admins<\/strong>:  Thank you to Amber McGill of the HDESD Culture of Care Team and Eric Powell, for working hard to make this happen for elementary administrators.  It is the goal of the district that all administrators eventually have training in restorative practices and what better way than to learn alongside each other on this journey.  Here is the official link to sign up for the training.  Introduction to Restorative Practices for Educators<\/a>.  The Restorative Practices Circles book will accompany the training and we will make sure we get those in the hands of people who sign up.  Space is limited, so don\u2019t hesitate to sign up, as the spots may go fast! If you have any questions, Lisa Birk and Stephanie Jensen have had the official training and I\u2019m sure would be happy to let you know what it was like.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the training dates and times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n