{"id":803,"date":"2022-12-08T15:18:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T22:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/?p=803"},"modified":"2022-12-09T07:16:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T14:16:59","slug":"december-8-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/2022\/12\/08\/december-8-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"December 8, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please be sure to take a look at the calendar section of the update.&nbsp; There is a new location for our Horizontal meeting on the 13th.&nbsp; Nothing against Ensworth &#8211; we love being there &#8211; but the new location is closer to our optional after meeting venue.&nbsp; Be safe out there everyone.&nbsp; Winter has arrived as well as cold and flu season! &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One more week until break &#8211; we got this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Updates, Reminders, and Department Info\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Julie- <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wxtyBqAwbpdG_atdL5p0DEgW99h5IGnT\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101795580140760974491&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><strong>Winter DIBELS Schedule DRAFT 1<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please save the date forWinter DIBELS team to assess your school.&nbsp; If you need to change the date please arrange this with another school and let me know.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Alandra re: Share giving efforts <\/strong>&#8211; We would like to showcase all the ways our schools and departments give back during this time of year. Please share news about any events or activities related to giving (examples: choir singing at nursing home; food drive; clothing drive etc.). I would love news about anything from Thanksgiving through end of December (bonus if you include a photo!). Email information by December 13 to <a href=\"mailto:alandra.johnson@bend.k12.or.us\">alandra.johnson@bend.k12.or.us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Ryan in HR re:&nbsp; Subs &#8211;  &nbsp; <\/strong>BLS contracts with the ESD for subs and are expecting them to meet their end of the contract by filling our vacant jobs. HR\u2019s current role is to monitor the sub situation so that we can have an understanding on fill rate and plan to continue this \u201cwatch and monitor\u201d approach unless and until a decision is made to allocate non-teaching district-level staff towards sub shortages. At such a time, your level leader will share information on the details of that plan<strong><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Steve Herron and Leah Bibeau re: UKG New Trainings &amp; Go Live Postponement Reminder<\/strong> &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All Staff Trainings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1fnD_0ei4WupS51S_7oLdyfZ38-w6KWSh\/view?usp=share_link\">How to Add Time on Timesheets<\/a> (2 min 42 seconds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17SoD_tZ9Ui57-hBeImmI6HTJFhHI-Kjs\/view?usp=share_link\">How to Submit Monthly Timesheets<\/a> (1 min 30 seconds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1yLrojO7T1_2WIlYMpVluRmh7YEmKaFC0\/view?usp=share_link\">How to Request a Timesheet Change<\/a> &nbsp;(1 min 8 seconds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Training For Office Managers and Administrators\/Supervisors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00b7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; How to review\/approve monthly timesheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00b7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; How to process UKG leave requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00b7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; How to view reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Go Live Postponement Announcement Sent on 12\/2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>BLS All Staff &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This is a brief update on implementation of the UKG Product Suite we&#8217;ve been communicating with you about over the past couple of months.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>You may have noticed fewer communications recently &#8212; that is because we have been focusing on the beta testing phase prior to rollout and have not moved forward with additional training. As such, and in order to ensure the smoothest implementation possible, we&#8217;ve decided to push Go Live of UKG Time &amp; Leave Management out from Monday, December 5<\/em><em><sup>th<\/sup><\/em><em> to Monday, February 13<\/em><em><sup>th<\/sup><\/em><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>As we move through December and into the new year, we will pivot back to completing training on the use of Time &amp; Leave Management, as well as other modules for those staff that use them (e.g., Recruit &amp; Hire for Administrators and Supervisors). We again thank you in advance for your patience with the inevitable growing pains this process entails (such as pushing out Go Live dates!) but continue looking forward to working together in implementing this exciting work process improvement tool.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Dave re: Youth Truth<\/strong> &#8211; The window for student, family, and staff YouthTruth surveys is January 3 \u2013 January 27. Below is a link to a \u201ccheat sheet\u201d to help school administrators with the logistics of YouthTruth survey administration. There is additional important information in the District Survey Implementation Guide on the survey website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1RNfu8uaNWA9bkjRiqtU1gkVkH2k0Rk9-DQi1A_cnqRk\/edit?usp=share_link\"><strong>YT Admin Cheat Sheet January 2023<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Jennifer Hauth <\/strong>&#8211; Happy Holidays!&nbsp;The holiday season&nbsp;is a time for togetherness and joy, but it can sometimes bring unwelcome guest, like stress and grief. Some of us may be experiencing the holidays without a loved one. Some of us may be balancing endless to-do lists and hosting family and friends. While we each celebrate this season\u2019s joys, it\u2019s important to stay mindful, acknowledge our feelings, and reach out for help if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bend-La Pine schools partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or your family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Bend-La Pine schools. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24\/7\/365 in over 200 languages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit www.caresolace.com\/bls and either search on your own or click \u201cBook Appointment\u201d for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f80707\"><strong>The Red Zone &#8211; Things to definitely do or share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Policy Guidance Moment from Kinsey&nbsp; &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Title III\/Multilingual Education:&nbsp;<\/strong> Please review our newly-approved AR on Title III\/Multilingual Education <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/application\/files\/1516\/6517\/8160\/IGBI-AR_draft_10.2022.pdf\">here<\/a>.&nbsp; Pay special attention to the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> sections: Where do you feel your school is strong, and where could you use more partnership or energy?&nbsp; Feel free to share this with your staff, and please reach out to Kinsey if you would like to discuss your building&#8217;s services or staffing as it relates to these requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gender Support:<\/strong> Just a reminder about our protocol for supporting gender-nonconforming individuals.&nbsp; A few resources are linked below\u2014please reach out to Kinsey if you could use support for considering supports and options for a transgender or nonbinary student&#8217;s inclusive experience in your school.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Administrative Expectation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/application\/files\/5216\/5948\/3972\/admin_expectation_-_Gender_Diverse_Student__Staff_Support_final_7.19.22.pdf\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender Support Protocol (with links to support and guidance docs) <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jmDSS1TAgBI6fjYXUB-llDtA7DRoRzmj\/view?usp=sharing\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name Change form <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1AyOyVNvPno91i5AirbAWH3wy-SNLCaQG\/view?usp=sharing\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Religion<\/strong>:&nbsp;Now is a great time of year to review <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1rLh0J-FPKeTeuvZVI5Ks8bbybAz9u9iP\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101901553894515394901&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">this<\/a> document and ask your team to walk through your front entrance with an eye for empathy, inclusion, and belonging: With the decorations currently displayed in your building, what message are you sending your Jewish, Jehovah&#8217;s Witness, Muslim, or other students\/families\/staff, with regarding to inclusion, belonging, and representation?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Another from Alandra re: ACR\/Choice Option Deadline Changes &#8211;  <\/strong>Principals, please share the following information<strong> <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR BREAK<\/span><strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;(English and Spanish below). Let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NEW: Lottery process and Area Change Request deadline now Jan. 20&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines to apply for Bend-La Pine Schools\u2019 Choice Option schools and to submit an Attendance Area Change Request (ACR) are shifting this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications open: Jan. 3, 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application deadline (ACRs and Choice Option applications for grades 1-12): Jan. 20, 2023 at 3 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application deadline (ACRs and Choice Option applications for incoming kindergartners): March 24, 2023 at 3 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/academics\/choice-options\">choice option schools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/parents\/attendance-areas\/area-change-requests\">ACR process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cambio de plazos para loter\u00eda, ACR<\/strong><br>Los plazos para aplicar a las escuelas de opci\u00f3n de elecci\u00f3n de las Escuelas de Bend-La Pine y para entregar una solicitud de cambio de \u00e1rea de asistencia (ACR, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) cambiar\u00e1n este a\u00f1o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apertura de recepci\u00f3n de solicitudes: 3 de enero de 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fecha l\u00edmite para la entrega de solicitudes (solicitudes ACR y de opci\u00f3n de elecci\u00f3n para los grados 1-12): 20 de enero de 2023 a las 3 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fecha l\u00edmite para la entrega de solicitudes (solicitudes ACR y de opci\u00f3n de elecci\u00f3n para ni\u00f1os\/ni\u00f1as que ingresan al kindergarten el a\u00f1o escolar entrante): 24 de marzo de 2023 a las 3 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obtenga m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre nuestras<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/academics\/choice-options\/que-es-choice-options\"> Escuelas de Opci\u00f3n de Elecci\u00f3n<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtenga m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre el <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/parents\/attendance-areas\/area-change-requests\/cambio-de-area-de-asistencia\">proceso ACR<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity 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\">\n<li>Dec 8-9 Skip and Tammy gone at the Law Conference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dec 13&nbsp; Staff appreciation Breakfast at Bear Creek\u20137:00 (Skip and Tammy make good pancakes too)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dec 13 &#8211; CHANGE OF LOCATION &#8211; Elementary Horizontal Meeting, 3:00-4:30 at Park and Rec building down by the river.&nbsp; It\u2019s the location where the kayak sculpture is&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dec 13 &#8211; optional Horizontal after meeting at Cascade Lakes Brewery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dec 14 Office Managers meeting\u2014be sure your OM goes today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December 19 to Jan 3, Winter Break\u2014Wahoo!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update your calendars for this change:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CEL Embedded Session date has changed from March 7 and 8 to March 2nd and 3rd.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>And Finally\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dogs need foundational skills too&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/files\/2022\/12\/RGR-golden.mov\"><\/video><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Clyl-nEJUzF\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Clyl-nEJUzF\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please be sure to take a look at the calendar section of the update.&nbsp; 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