From Tammy and Karen
Kudos to the High School Team for a PD well done: We have talked with several of you (and others around the Ed Center) about the All Admin PD yesterday on Chapter 3: Feedback. Yesterday’s PD with a bit of fun, practice, and engagement with feedback in a real situation was just what we all needed to hear. I know for me personally, it gave me the opportunity to practice giving positive feedback in a meaningful and authentic way. (Besides, I couldn’t let Ben down, as I new he would be checking in on me!) I have found myself thinking about feedback quite a bit since then, and one thing I also reflected on about feedback is that the ability to receive it and act on it is what ultimately pays off in improvement and growth. How do you receive feedback that is hard? Positive? Unexpected? Just something else to ponder.
Staffing Plans are out! Just to remind you of a few important things
- Plans are in the shared drive under the 25-26 school year
- Please do not put names in the document
- On the front page, be sure to put the grade levels you have “open” meaning you need a teacher, and the ones you have “unassigned” meaning you need to lose that spot that you currently have. Same thing goes with classified positions.
- This document is currently confidential. We are not talking with staff, as we are waiting to hear specifics for how we will handle potential shifts. Letting staff know of unassigned positions now will cause stress around a lot of unknowns. Having answers will alleviate stress for people and we don’t have those yet.
- Call Tammy or Karen if you have questions or want to process thoughts. We are happy to help
- Plans due April 21
ICCL Update: We are planning on the Admin ICCL Team meeting on Tuesday, April 25, from 3:00-5:00. We will be focusing on your school design work for the year and planning ahead for next year. As I write this, I realize I can’t find the location, so stay tuned for that!
Breakfast and Belonging: Last week was such a great time connecting and enjoying each other. We are looking forward to the next ones. We will see Andy, Beth, Lybe, Patrick and Kimberly tomorrow morning at Jackson’s Corner at 7!
Thursday, April 17: Dan, Deborah, Ben, Jesse, Jennifer
Friday, April 25: Wendy, Megan, Michelle, Gary, Marc
Sharing is Caring: We wanted to pass on an idea for a flier (nice work Beth!) for one way you could share your Youth Truth data with your families in a family newsletter, on your social media, etc. It is friendly, easy to understand, and personal.
Important Links
- BEA and OSEA Bargaining Update Website
- State Testing Folder
- April 9th Elementary TLC Update
- Topics of Interest/Problem of Practice-Got something you want some collaboration with? (New Request about systems to support student behavior)
- FAQs for Special Education Inclusion Topics—Keep checking in here! BEA and BLS supported
Notes from our Team:
From the Deputy Supe, Lisa: This year we have done a lot of work on policy and implementation discussion related to AI use in BLPS. This training is MANDATORY for all school admin and you may choose between 4 options (5/20, 6/10, 6/17). Please refer to the document below to sign up for a time. They are listed in Yellow.
As a reminder, Optional PD opportunities are available for all. As always, if you have an interest in a specific topic, please feel free to let me know so we can work on standing up some trainings. Have a great day. -L
From Josh Marks re: SLP Staffing for next year. “Administrators, starting the 25/26 school year our SLP team will be moving forward with a change in the way we staff. My hope is that this will bring greater flexibility and greater service to all of your schools. Here is the email that I sent to all SLP’s with the details. If you have any questions or would like to meet to discuss further, please let me know. Regards!
From Kerry Morton, Math TOSA
Bridges Math Disposal – Please do not dispose of any Bridges materials, yet. It will cause additional work for your custodial staff and cost extra money.Your office manager should have shared this survey with teachers to help the Custodial Department determine how many recycle bins and dumpsters are needed at your school for the disposal of the Bridges Math materials. Please resend the survey to your staff so the Custodial Department can make a plan. We only have about 50% of teacher responses. Thank you!
Action Items
- Staffing plans due April 21—please follow guidelines above
- Remind ICCL Team of the upcoming training, April 25 from 3:00-5:00 location TBA
- Sign up for the Mandatory AI Training
- Reach out to Josh if you have questions and conversation regarding the SLP staffing for next year
- Got some poets? Share the contest with your school!
Important Dates
- April 11: Breakfast and Belonging, Jackson’s Corner, 7:00-8:30
- April 15: Horizontal meeting 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Ponderosa Elementary–PON and Jewell host
- April 17: Breakfast and Belonging, Jackson’s Corner, 7:00-8:30 (Thursday!)
- April 19: On the Road to Kindergarten Event 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at various parks
- April 22: Admin ICCL 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- April 25: Breakfast and Belonging, Jackson’s Corner, 7:00-8:30
- May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 6: Horizontal meeting 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Silver Rail, SRE and Rosland host
- May 7: Safety Cadre Meeting, 2:00-3:30, location TBA
- May 14: All Admin PD at Perseverance Hall, 3:00-4:30 Read Chapter 4!
- May 26: Memorial Day, No School
- May 30: Counselor Celebrations, 7:30-9:30 in the board room, at least one admin is required to attend, but both are encouraged!
- June 3: Horizontal meeting 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Highland, Highland and Three Rivers host
- June 4: All Admin PD at Perseverance Hall, 3:00-4:30
- June 12: Last Day students—half day
- June 13: Last Day staff
- June 17: Elementary End of Year Celebration! 2:00 Somewhere!
And finally…Friday April 11 is National Pet Day! Give a hug to the favorite pets in your life! Here’s Charlie Girl!
