Tim Broadbent pauses for a photo during our Gratitude Tour!
From Tammy and Karen
This week, we wrapped up our “Gratitude Tours” at your schools, and what a gift it was to spend time with you listening, learning, and witnessing the bright spots that make our community so special. Everywhere we visited, one theme rose to the top: you show up for one another. Amid the busyness of the season, it was powerful to pause and hear you name the moments where colleagues stepped in, encouraged, supported, or simply noticed each other. The appreciation you expressed wasn’t superficial; it was heartfelt, specific, and rooted in the relationships that make our schools thrive.
Thank you for living out the values that keep our district strong. Thank you for lifting one another up, sharing kindness so freely, and choosing collaboration over isolation. Gratitude isn’t just something we talk about here, it’s something we practice, and you modeled that so clearly this month. We hope you feel as proud of your work, your teams, and each other as we do! Wishing you a restful and gratitude-filled Fall Break filled with rest and moments of joy.
Important Links
- November 5th Elementary TLC Update
- SPECIAL EDGE November 20
- 1-Page Student Management guide
- Topics of Interest/Problem of Practice
- FAQs for Special Education Inclusion Topics—Keep checking in here! BEA and BLS supported
- Dates to recognize groups
Notes from our Team:
.From Sean Reinhart, Jennifer Hauth, and Jamie Gunter: Student Support
The Student Services Team is reaching out with yearly reminders of our protocols and procedures around suicide risk and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), as required by Adi’s Act (Senate Bill 52). We will be providing a series of updates to ensure that administrators have information on updated protocols.
Reminder: Safe Oregon
Safe Oregon tips involving suicidal ideation or non-suicidal self-injury require follow up with your school based mental health staff (follow up screening and entry into Student Safe each time). Refer to the student services slide deck or reach out to Sean, Jamie, Scott, or Kayla.
Reminder: Screening Staff
As per our Adi’s Act plan, staff who can risk screen and safety plan with students include school counselors, school psychologists, and student success clinicians. ASIST trained school nurses and student success staff can collaborate with their school based mental health professionals after screening on next steps in safety planning and lethal means calls home. Policy requires that a student is screened and parent/caregivers are notified the same day that a concern is noted. Same day notification to administrators is also a requirement, as is the entry of all screening information and contact details intoStudent Safe. All administrators have access to the Student Safe system, and if anyone would like a 1:1 walkthrough, please reach out.
Action Items
- ENJOY THIS LIST WITH NO ACTION ITEMS!
Important Dates
- November 24-28: Fall Break and Thanksgiving
- December 2: Horizontal in the Board Room from 3:00-4:30–Cheer to follow??
- December 9: PLCs 3 and 4, from 3:00-4:30
- December 16: PLCs 1 and 2, from 3:00-4:30
- December 22- Jan 2: Winter Break
- January 13: Horizontal Meeting 3:00 – 4:30 at Highland Elementary
And finally… Congratulations to our Next Duck Drawing winner Anna Park!
Anna Park serves as the Assistant Principal at Ensworth Elementary, where her leadership is defined by heart, versatility, and an unwavering commitment to students and families. On any given day, you’ll find Anna teaching in classrooms, working directly with students, supporting families, or simply spreading joy throughout the school. She wears many hats—and wears them all well. Anna brings a radiant smile and a boundless energy that lift the entire Ensworth community. She has a beautiful gift: she truly sees people. Whether she is partnering with a teacher, listening to a student, or connecting with a family, Anna helps others feel included, safe, valued, and heard. Her presence strengthens relationships, builds trust, and creates a school environment where every person belongs. Congratulations Anna! Let us know what your beverage of choice is and we will get it delivered!
