{"id":647,"date":"2022-02-24T17:44:04","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T00:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/?p=647"},"modified":"2022-02-25T14:09:51","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T21:09:51","slug":"february-24-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/2022\/02\/24\/february-24-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>February 24, 2022<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Updates, Reminders, Department Info and Rants\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Instructional Tech <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/2022\/02\/24\/digital-citizenship-made-simple\/\">Digital Citizenship Made Simple<\/a> For the month of March, you will be seeing several posts here on the topic of Digital Citizenship. This is a topic that we all know is important, yet many of us have a hard time finding time to fit it in. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rugJthGYQeE\">Here is a quick video<\/a> showing you how easy it is to sign into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsense.org\/education\/\">Common Sense Media<\/a> and how to access their quick activities. Their material is fantastic and will offer opportunities for rich discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spring Conferences <\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp; At this time, the plan is to have schools offer in-person and virtual spring conferences.&nbsp; That way we accommodate families who want to come in person and those who are still not yet comfortable doing it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Volunteers &#8211;<\/strong> look for an email either Friday or Monday with information, next steps, and timeline for bringing in volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Masking<\/strong>&nbsp; &#8211; By now, you may have heard that when we come back from spring break, masking will be optional.&nbsp; That is moved up from March 31 being the end.&nbsp; It is now March 19, in businesses as well as schools. More information and communication will be coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transfer interviews &#8211; <\/strong>I mentioned earlier that there was going to be a change to the transfer interview process.&nbsp; We are tentatively looking at offering teachers two options &#8211; in person or virtual.&nbsp; This has not been finalized quite yet so don\u2019t share anything with your staff at this time.&nbsp; We will see how the virtual option works and maybe next year we will offer only one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mary<\/strong> <strong>Ehrenworth<\/strong> &#8211; You might be currently thinking\u2026.How did our professional learning sessions with Mary Ehrenworth connect to the work we are beginning to do as a district?&nbsp; &nbsp; When I think about our work around highly effective teaching practices\u2026an on-demand piece of writing is probably the highest leverage task to gain <strong>evidence of student learning and think about how we can provide feedback that moves learning forward<\/strong>.&nbsp; One piece of writing can tell us current understanding of the following skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>phonics\/spelling knowledge<\/li><li>Genre<\/li><li>Organization&nbsp;<\/li><li>Craft<\/li><li>Voice<\/li><li>Knowledge of the child<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing that really resonated with me from what Mary said was,&nbsp; \u201cwe should see growth in writing over 5-6 weeks of instruction.\u201d &nbsp; So,&nbsp; when we collect on-demand writing we can see where students are at, and then plan the feedback that is going to move the learning forward for each child.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Q2Ox_thiAntZHzZoCNYhwyM-yVYn3EnxGNQoAJN13fiCvTOsnsXSZEzH4Iv9lpMflnz1jk7ZIwhSFkZWnhLvEF5U6RGBv-iIixTgxPOWjLjqK345yTnsrhuhO6WgEQxSzcOQdskU\" width=\"433\" height=\"269\"><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f80101\"><strong>The Red Zone &#8211; Things to Share or Do\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sign up for March Site Visits<\/strong>&nbsp; &#8211; Here is the link for the next round of <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-ZWnHiuz1wUZAXeRPOOcO4-tNAkdIgGYoBqBiSWdeL8\/edit?usp=sharing\">March site visits<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Poetry Contest<\/strong>&nbsp; &#8211; Here is a link to <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1alHFoD5nFbVKzZ1tppfAmraZGEY4j0Ia\/view?usp=sharing\">a poetry contest<\/a>, sponsored by the State of Oregon\u2019s Poetry Association.&nbsp; It is open to K-5 as well as older students.&nbsp; What a great way to get your whole school writing with a purpose.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To share in your staff Newsletter from Human Resources<\/strong><strong> &#8211;&nbsp; <\/strong>Please don\u2019t forget that our School District offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help staff navigate life stressors and\/or manage life changing events.&nbsp; The EAP program is administered by UpriseHealth.&nbsp; The services they offer at no cost to Bend La-Pine School district staff members (minus substitute teachers) are outlined below.&nbsp; <em>For the 21\/22 school year, each covered member can receive up to six EAP visits per year which is an increase from the three allowed in the 20\/21 school year.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Counseling Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Short-Term Counseling<\/li><li>24-hour Crisis Help<\/li><li>Tess Chatbot<\/li><li>Online Peer Support<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work-Life Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Childcare Resources<\/li><li>Adult\/Eldercare Resources<\/li><li>Financial Services<\/li><li>Legal Services<\/li><li>Mediation Services<\/li><li>Online Legal Forms<\/li><li>Home Ownership Programs<\/li><li>Identity Theft Services<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digitally Enabled EAP&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wellbeing Assessment<\/li><li>Self-Guided Mental Health<\/li><li>Skills Training<\/li><li>Coaching<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out more about your EAP, schedule a counseling appointment, or access services call UpriseHealth at 866-750-1327 or visit uprisehealth.com\/members to find out more.&nbsp; Access Code is OEBB.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Dave<\/strong><strong> &#8211;<\/strong> Here is a link to a folder with <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1QeBjOoaMr9eR6fOxqNgsM6ukAt39MbLd?usp=sharing\">helpful resources and instructions for schools doing NNAT3<\/a>. With these I think schools have everything they need for NNAT3 and they should contact Stephanie or me with specific questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also From Dave<\/strong><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>Just checking in to make sure all schools sent out the required communications about OSAS testing. &nbsp; At this point you should have sent home to all 3rd-5th grade families the Annual Notice of intent to test. Here it is in <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1VszZ5jvkktfNGSurlMpWi3l4EEzi57zr\/view?usp=sharing\">English<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lkLtUGKJDRsVsUtsx4OBvOVYW4r0Um_5\/view?usp=sharing\">Spanish<\/a>\u2013download them and share (don\u2019t copy these links they are restricted).&nbsp; In addition, you should make available the Opt Out of Testing forms for families who request it.&nbsp; Here it is in <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mg6btShCb8KJsLN1hGWPRmuMdiQGCGtl\/view?usp=sharing\">English<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ylxq67zWbnlmB4x6Sh2IQWZeq8Tvieq_\/view?usp=sharing\">Spanish<\/a> (download those as well.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unconscious Bias in Schools &#8211; Book Study<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>read Chapters 1-3 by Monday, Feb. 28th.&nbsp; See all Principals at the Ed Center for \u201cPreparing to Lead Equitable Schools\u201d from 3:30-5:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Julie<\/strong>\u2014 Our first foundational skills adoption \u201cinvitational family forum\u201d&nbsp; is on Monday, February 28th, 6-7pm in the Boardroom and March 3rd, 6-7 at La Pine Elementary .&nbsp; I am still looking for two parents\/caregivers to attend this session from each school.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1lebhX3n0QWbBDUXpeYfBdjN1Tlc4jF3_0_kuYq2grFk\/edit\">Please add information here<\/a>.&nbsp; Include an email address so I can follow up with the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1m93nvwooLteO3iX3aLSYufAQoUdk8Y-MSSpcu1d3fao\/edit\">February Visits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-ZWnHiuz1wUZAXeRPOOcO4-tNAkdIgGYoBqBiSWdeL8\/edit?usp=sharing\">March Visits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1OLzXksPAE9UVBlpPIF3vG9atqCswxqqpdzCuQYI0CyA\/edit\">SIW schedule<\/a> &#8211; this is the newest version<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1sN8hPfj0d8Elv-DifIt0-ZVxwWCvcPUe-Fo3LnW-oKU\/edit\">Horizontal Meeting Schedule<\/a> &#8211; there have been changes &#8211; check it out now!<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ZILMdNIv0shusz3OKW5XSe-Y8YMAz2z-in3aSUs0XHg\/edit\">Monthly checklist<\/a><\/li><li>February 28 &#8211; Preparing to Lead Equitable Schools\u2013<strong>Principals only<\/strong>.\u00a0 3:30-5:00, Ed Center &#8211; don&#8217;t forget to do your reading!<\/li><li>March 7 &#8211; Horizontal\u00a0 3:00-4:30, Board Room<\/li><li>March 21-25 &#8211; Spring Break<\/li><li>April 4 &#8211; Preparing to Lead Equitable Schools\u2013<strong>Principals only<\/strong>.\u00a0 3:30-5:00 location TBD<\/li><li>April 11 &#8211; Horizontal &#8211; school\u00a0 BRYT visits follow up 3:00 &#8211; 4:30, Board Room<\/li><li>April 18, 19, 20 &#8211; Tammy and Skip out<\/li><li>April 25 &#8211; Horizontal\u00a0 3:00-4:30<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updates, Reminders, Department Info and Rants\u2026 From Instructional Tech &#8211; Digital Citizenship Made Simple For the month of March, you will be seeing several posts here on the topic of Digital Citizenship. 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