{"id":906,"date":"2023-04-06T17:47:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T00:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/?p=906"},"modified":"2023-04-06T17:47:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T00:47:17","slug":"april-6-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/2023\/04\/06\/april-6-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"April 6, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\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>Kindergarten Orientation Guidelines are finalized and you can<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Z6EdIXjOixm1NA8MokpIDeRQkoOyylhzAgBqsZi-Xqk\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong> find them here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Jonathan and Renee at CEL &#8211; <\/strong>Here are the outcomes for 4\/14:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin to build \/ work towards shared understanding of what it means to do racial equity work individually and together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on where you are in your equity journey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish a common understanding of how teaching and learning aligns to the vision for equitable student experiences, learning outcomes and teaching practices and teacher learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the role that adult learning in a school plays and how that connects to student experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin to name practices that allow leaders to create conditions for adults to learn together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pIaroCyyvMI8lPDZQn5S5Msmu-0GA8MeDOsssHIWPx7UhLv10wYMGKtRIjShIwVb2VfqT2D5WN5Yn5Yg1O3NcRbrVbjDMOhhWAh7MnA3TETJcAy1XnidiZYUJENPSqw-mnkxlDWfC4P_9kVx9j6-Ujw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Krista Baker &#8211; <\/strong>We will be holding a CPI INITIAL TRAINING as well as a CPI REFRESHER TRAINING during Conferences on April 13th. For Student Services staff we will time sheet you to attend the training as well as for the 2.5 hours of online training you are required to complete prior to attending the training. If you are not a Student Services employee, you will need to work with your building administrator to get approval to attend and they will be responsible for time sheeting you. &nbsp; These trainings will be entered into Performance Matters shortly.&nbsp; Please go in and sign up as soon as possible as both classes will close for registration on April 10<sup>th<\/sup> to allow us time to get your books to you, and for you to complete the online portion of the training.&nbsp; Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kinsey&nbsp; re: Dress Code &#8211; <\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_aJKp9uaDL5Oe_MpwXJfe1RidUsSZmFStsJmskD2nek\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Here is<\/strong><\/a> information on the student lesson on Dress Codes.&nbsp; Please consider how you will engage in reviewing the lesson together with your staff, to ensure your school is implementing the correct\/updated district policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Jennifer Hauth re: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1uRjMLAJdjcEj_vMEtmfn-uuKw1ol7ohS\/view\"><strong>Classroom 180 Book Study<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Join fellow educators in this virtual book study to learn the 5 domains and supporting indicators of the Classroom 180 Framework. Learn how you can create a more trauma-informed classroom to meet the needs of our students. <em>Book Study in Collaboration with the Bend-LaPine Student Success and Culture of Care Coaches. <\/em>Join Virtually:&nbsp; 4\/18 4:30-6:30 &amp; 5\/23 4:30-6:30. Coursework completed on your own via Canvas with optional Office Hours. Optional: 1 OSU Credit. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1uRjMLAJdjcEj_vMEtmfn-uuKw1ol7ohS\/view\">Classroom 180 Book Study<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From TLC<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2023\/04\/05\/april-5th-update\/\">April 5<sup>th<\/sup> Elementary TLC Update<\/a>.&nbsp; The update for this week includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spring conference resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decodable workgroup sign-ups for K, 1<sup>st<\/sup>, and intervention teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classroom 180 virtual book study opportunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Movement moments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bend Science Station enhanced Amplify Units access information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please reach out to your <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1GNdatzhEgXC7P050OsMhr5YJdCNZnfHV\/preview?slide=id.p1\">elementary support staff<\/a> for any needs or supports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An opportunity for families &#8211; <\/strong>The Oregon Department of Education was recently notified of an opportunity by the Oregon Parks Forever organization. Oregon Parks Forever offers the <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA0MDMuNzQ1NDMyNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5vcnBhcmtzZm9yZXZlci5vcmcvdGlja2V0MnJpZGUtdGVhY2hlci1hcHBsaWNhdGlvbi8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.7qfpCWzPhsOLYwqQguZbT-2LY3VRdzcilZ3_5TovgOM\/s\/1795822451\/br\/157350505223-l\">Ticket2Ride program<\/a> to help 3rd through 5th grade students in Title I schools access Oregon&#8217;s parks for experiential learning. Schools can apply for these first come, first serve funds by completing the online application on their website. Awards will be up to $500 per trip to reimburse actual costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oregon Forest Resources Institute also has funds available for field trips where the PRIMARY focus of the trip is forestry\/forestry education. Apply for these funds through their <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA0MDMuNzQ1NDMyNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2xlYXJuZm9yZXN0cy5vcmcvcmVzb3VyY2VfYXJ0aWNsZS9vbmxpbmUtcmVpbWJ1cnNlbWVudC1mb3JtP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.WTXeUid_IABQUyAisyCp6yKG1t5fdYj2Xt3FeebjjSQ\/s\/1795822451\/br\/157350505223-l\">online application<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about these programs, please contact Oregon Parks Forever at <a href=\"mailto:T2R@orparksforever.org\">T2R@orparksforever.org<\/a>.<\/p>\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:#f40404\"><strong>The Red Zone &#8211; Things to definitely read, do or share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Ryan re: Transfer Interviews &#8211; <\/strong>Certified Staff and Elementary Principals &#8211; Monday, April 17<sup>th<\/sup> is the day we will be holding transfer interviews for all regular, contract teachers who are licensed and endorsed to teach elementary grades. These interviews are for current teachers who are interested in transferring to another elementary school for the 23-24 school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer interviews will be held at Bear Creek Elementary beginning at 3:15 PM on Monday the 17<sup>th<\/sup> of April. This event applies to classroom teaching positions, but does not apply to specialist positions such as PE, music, ELL, SPED or other specialists. Postings for open specialist positions will be posted as school-specific openings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that probationary one, probationary two, and temporary <em>contract<\/em> status teachers are <em>not<\/em> eligible to participate in this transfer interview event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To participate in the transfer interviews you must apply in UKG. For internal-only postings, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1U4wvL2qZigAMzeRG2Gmrfv73g_itTtKDQK0ySrz0CyE\/edit?usp=sharing\">please follow these directions<\/a> and complete the application before April 11th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants will be sent an email on April 14th with their interview times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Ryan re: Excellence in Ed <\/strong>&#8211; Nominations are now being accepted for our Excellence in Education awards!&nbsp; This event is designed to honor district employees who have distinguished themselves during the 2022-23 school year with their leadership, innovation, outstanding professional practice, and positive contributions at work and in the community. We are looking to honor <em>one<\/em> certified and <em>one<\/em> classified staff member from each school, and a staff member from as many departments as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nominations are due March 24. (if you haven\u2019t done this, do it now!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/xCduMbFFVRqfUuUu5\">Please use this link to nominate a certified staff member<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/aRfpkSdNEBcn37ME8\">Please use this link to nominate a support staff member<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like last year, we are asking for one collective nomination from each school or department. Please feel free to go about the nomination process however works best for your location \u2013 some ideas include gathering input from staff members, ICCL leaders, PTO\/PTA members, students, volunteers, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you work to nominate employees, please keep in mind that staff members recognized as Excellence in Education award winners will be considered for our Employee of the Year, to be announced at a surprise event in Fall 2023. Following that, BLS will help to support each of our Employee of the Year award winners with applications for state-level recognition in their respective category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please let me know if you have any questions or would like the nomination history for your school or department. Thank you in advance for your nominations as we look forward to recognizing and celebrating our tremendous employees at this special event. More details about the celebration event will come at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bias incident data with staff: &#8211; <\/strong>Recently Kinsey sent to you resources and an outline for a staff meeting workshop on your school&#8217;s bias incident data.&nbsp; It is important that you engage in this conversation with your staff, and that it guides your thinking and designing as you look into next year (staffing, schedules, priorities, etc).&nbsp; Please be sure to complete this workshop with your staff\u2014Kinsey is available to support or co-present with you if needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\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>April 7\u2013Interview Day for Rosland and La Pine Elementary Principals &#8211; Tammy, Julie and Skip will be down there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 7 &#8211; choice school family notifications 9 am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 10 &#8211; Principal PD\u2013Boardroom <strong>CANCELED<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 11 &#8211; <strong>HORIZONTAL CANCELED<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 13 &#8211; (7:15-3:15)\u2013Conference Work Day (no conferences per BEA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 13 &#8211; 4 hours evening and 12 hours April 14 (most schools choose this conference calendar to get April 14 off)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 13 &#8211; Executive Director Elementary Admin Forum\u20134:00-5:00 Location TBD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 14 &#8211; Admin CEL 8:00-2:00 at Bend High Perseverance Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 17 &#8211; transfer interviews &#8211; Bear Creek (principals please come at 3:00)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 22\u00a0 On the Road to Kindergarten\u2013see information <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1RSa92bdb60UTfoULOZYWqC6gan6_d1K9\/view?usp=share_link\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 25 &#8211; Horizontal<\/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\"><strong>Alex, I&#8217;ll take Important Numbers for $800&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/hA3vClNYNXpqhlCNKzbnrL8_wh34Vpkc6eRna27eqXy4ABgQFnfrJksAyFJiJgUiRnXaM4rw7rdrxQi-e1xltNKmf-plGY_mqDG8ZMBfLRJiougyZuQ2RL9jOycR1qLF5049iwhUkjnT9PkTExBECyM\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"243\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The answer is 50.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <strong>What is&#8230;?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updates, Reminders, and Department Info\u2026 Kindergarten Orientation Guidelines are finalized and you can find them here.&nbsp;&nbsp; From Jonathan and Renee at CEL &#8211; Here are the outcomes for 4\/14: From Krista Baker &#8211; We will be holding a CPI INITIAL <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/2023\/04\/06\/april-6-2023\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  April 6, 2023<\/span><span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=906"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/906\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":911,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/906\/revisions\/911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/skip.offenhauser\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}