To Do
From Dean in Teaching and Learning
Our first Educator Network Day of the year is this Wednesday, October 9. Administrators are required to attend and support two of the four sessions. Please ensure attendance is taken at the session. Here is the LINK for information. Here is the LINK to taking attendance.
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From Lisa in the Superintendent’s Office
Consider applying to be on the district’s administrator advisory team. See this week’s Staff Spotlight for more specific information. The deadline is October 16.
Reminders/Action items:
From Jessica Houser in the Business Office:
This is a reminder that the deadline for submitting information regarding employees who missed work due to being in a level two or three evacuation zone between September 9th and 17th is tomorrow, Friday, October 4th at 12pm.
If you have not filled out the Google From, please do so at your earliest convenance to ensure we have all the necessary information. Your input is important for us to determine the next steps for those affected. There is no need for your employees to submit additional forms at this time.
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New Course Descriptions (repeat): for 25-26 are DUE by November 7. Use this LINK to make your request.
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Reminder: All staff will receive a link to our annual cybersecurity training and are required to complete this mandatory training by November 30. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and is crucial in helping to protect both personal and district data from cyberattacks. Principals, plan to provide one staff meeting between now and November for staff to complete this training.
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Lesson Design Cycle (LDC): (LDC sites only) As a reminder, we’ve flushed out the LDC calendar for first and second semester. Dates can also be found here. The sites that have opted into this practice need to work to identify staff for participation. Here is the interest form. We are limited to 8 folks per session so it will come down to one or two teachers from participating sites. Please reach out to Dean, Katie, or Stephen with questions.
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From Sean in Student Services:
Many of you have been asking about dates for the “Full” CPI trainings and refresher options for this fall. A few things to note:
- These trainings are for those that need to be trained to implement holds in a restraint/seclusion scenario. You should have a team of folks at you building with this level of training.
- These trainings are different than the “De-escalation only” trainings that are being offered for secondary staff and in-house for elementary staff. All CPI trainings will count toward you buildings 1:50 ratio required by SB 283
- You can still use this CPI trained spreadsheet to see who has the “full” training in your building. Note: at this time, any person listed on the spreadsheet has the full training w/holds
- Folks can sign up for the “full” courses in UKG. They are titled “CPI initial” and “CPI refresher”
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From Dave Van Loo:
2024 Student Health Survey
Remember to pick a date between 11/4 and 11/22 to administer the survey to all of your 8th and 11th graders. Then, plan to send parent notifications out a couple of weeks before that date. Here is a folder containing all the information and resources schools need to administer the SHS, including survey links, parent notification/opt-out forms, survey previews, and instructions for teachers proctoring the survey. Let me know what questions you have or what support you may need. Thanks.
2024 Student Health Survey Resources
Information from Departments
From Jenn in Student Services: School Counselors, Student Success, and Principals
I hope the school year is going well! On October 9th, we will be adding an additional Student Safe training before Educator Network Day (END) at 2:45 pm. For the week of October 7th, please work with your building admin to adjust your prep and case management time accordingly over the course of next week to allow for you to leave the building early, including travel time. Caldera will have dismissal at 2:15 so please plan to arrive by 2:10 pm.
2:15 – 2:45 Student Safe Training in Caldera Auditorium
2:45 – 4:00 SIW/END Caldera Auditorium
Timesheets are available for elementary SSCs and counselors from 3:15 to 4 pm and it is optional for you to stay past your contract hours. SSIs, Jen Goodman has communicated a separate plan with you about your training for the day. Please reach out with any questions.
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From Tracy in Instructional Technology
Digital Citizenship week is October 14-18, an annual campaign to promote healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and tech use among young people. Here are some handy resources.
- Common Sense Education: Digital Citizenship lessons and Teen Voices short videos
- Wayfinder: Digital Citizenship lessons found in Activities Library, filter to grade level
- Digital Citizenship Kahoot! or search and filter to find one that best fits your needs
- Visit our Instructional Technology blog for more, including resources for families
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From Jess Calbreath in Teaching and Learning
Our BLS Financial Aid Information Night is coming up in two weeks! We will have one event in Bend at MVHS and one in La Pine the following week at LPHS.
Please share with all your 12th grade families.
Here is communication in both Spanish and English that you can use to spread the word via newsletters and post on your socials.
****Once again, there there will be a separate Spanish Speaking Financial Aid night later this fall that is planned in conjunction with Kinsey and her team. This is noted in the communication linked above****
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From Becca in Communications
We are excited to introduce Canopy, Bend-La Pine Schools new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider!
Canopy EAP services include mental health support, counseling, behavioral coaching, digital tools, and resources to help navigate life and work – from financial coaching to gym and pet insurance discounts – Canopy’s mission is to create happier and healthier lives for employees.
Canopy services are free, confidential, and available to ALL district employees and their family members.
Learn more about Canopy and how to access their services on our district’s Benefits website.
Middle School Only
Conferences: As a reminder, the schedule for conferences this fall is: Wednesday 10/23 – Teacher Work SIW (planning for Tuesday 10/29 conferences), Tuesday 10/29 – School day & evening conferences after school (4 hours), Wednesday 10/30 – Teacher work day (8 hours) and conferences in the evening (4 hours), Thursday 10/31 – all day conferences (8 hours), no evening conferences, Friday 11/1 – Non-work day.
Please let Stephen know if you have any questions.
Calendar
October 8: HS admin and counseling work session- 8:00-10:00 @ Ed Center in boardroom
October 9: Educator Network SIW Here is the LINK for information.
October 10: MS Horizontal – 3:00 – 4:30 – High Desert MS
October 14: TAG Admin/ICCL Meeting – 3:45 – 5:45 – Board Room
October 22: HS Principal work session – 8:00-10:00 @ Summit HS
November 5: MS and HS Administrator work session – 8:00-10:00 @ Cascade MS
November 7: New Course Proposals Due
Where in the World
This week we are highlighting Jessica Gambee and her Happy Place! Jessica shared: My happy place would be any summer adventure, particularly near or on the water. I love camping and exploring new places with my family. This is a picture of my kids paddle boarding on Elk Lake, in a rare moment of getting along.
