{"id":1105,"date":"2024-11-22T00:25:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T00:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/?p=1105"},"modified":"2024-11-22T00:25:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T00:25:30","slug":"november-21-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2024\/11\/22\/november-21-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"November 21, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2024\/11\/Quotefancy-2045758-3840x2160-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1303\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-huge-font-size\">From Tammy and Karen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you head into this well-deserved Fall Break, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your hard work and dedication. Each one of you shows up for your community every day for every member of your community.  We especially appreciate the many ways you support one another\u2014your teamwork and mutual encouragement make all the difference, and it\u2019s truly inspiring to see. You\u2019ve all earned this time to relax, recharge, and spend quality moments with your loved ones. Enjoy every minute, and thank you again for all that you do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TAG ICCLs:<\/strong> If your building does not currently have a TAG ICCL teacher, please identify one and them to this list (go to <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1WcNxplcg2NnSkMdr58745xXagWJDo2rfCg_0cgCAl8c\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1WcNxplcg2NnSkMdr58745xXagWJDo2rfCg_0cgCAl8c\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TAG tab on the worksheet<\/a>). As a reminder, all schools need to have a staff member join this team. If you have questions about the team, ask Jessica Scott or Stephen Duval for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please submit your<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Vgd6PvSeBHPFf2_UFchIzltqiDA-8917\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Vgd6PvSeBHPFf2_UFchIzltqiDA-8917\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calendar<\/a> of non-contract days<\/strong> to both Karen and Tammy by December 6th. You will also start completing time cards for your leave. There is information about the timesheet on the Staff Portal in the Payroll page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1M58cbMN3XD-ZMdYEsfrYdMXbXea_u_bTUzSLCnPQjH8\/edit#slide=id.p\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1M58cbMN3XD-ZMdYEsfrYdMXbXea_u_bTUzSLCnPQjH8\/edit#slide=id.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slides from Horizontal  Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interested in doing something fun together?  <\/strong>Since we do not have a horizontal in December, do you want to get together to enjoy each other&#8217;s company and have some fun and connection?  If so, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1lO0OXjoX2OM1Zyo-vY7n15fD3G4djHLF1HROewl1xXY\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1lO0OXjoX2OM1Zyo-vY7n15fD3G4djHLF1HROewl1xXY\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click on this link<\/a>, to recommend a date\/time and activity (happy hour, bowling, painting, etc.&#8211;your ideas are endless!) You can vote for an idea on this link as well.  The idea\/day\/time with the most votes will be announced in the Blog on December 5.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\">Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-fb46d505-38ce-454f-a147-5a49afcc1b97\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2024\/11\/20\/november-20th-update\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2024\/09\/11\/september-11th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">November 20th&nbsp;Elementary TLC Update<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/100110mVK1DUFQVSVYNlrNEWjyjvWXIi8AdegNhlJbZc\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/100110mVK1DUFQVSVYNlrNEWjyjvWXIi8AdegNhlJbZc\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Topics of Interest\/Problem of Practice<\/a>&#8211;This week there are questions about PLCs and MTSS &#8211; share your great ideas and ask your questions! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1jkmzFc06A0d0B286dEsvo9kk_ZRq--7i?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1jkmzFc06A0d0B286dEsvo9kk_ZRq--7i?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TAG Folder of helpful things<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\"> Notes from our Team:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Life and Career Readiness from Jenny White<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Principals,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1tLWPQdasN94oYxdByecAODp3KkwHc82ewtB6Mj9fTko\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;is an activity from Wayfinder called&nbsp;<em>Interest Swap<\/em>&nbsp;that you can use during a staff meeting or SIW.  You can also share the Wayfinder Activity Highlights below in your weekly connection with teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Kindergarten<\/span><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library?per_page=16&amp;search=celebrations&amp;demo_content_type=&amp;favorited=&amp;zero_prep=&amp;tier=&amp;teacher_tier_2=&amp;grade=3&amp;duration=&amp;activity=&amp;accessibility_type=&amp;academic_subject=&amp;groups=&amp;support_id=&amp;type=TeacherActivityResource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Words of Encouragement<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Students contribute words of encouragement to a resource in the classroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">First:<\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library?per_page=16&amp;search=celebrations&amp;demo_content_type=&amp;favorited=&amp;zero_prep=&amp;tier=&amp;teacher_tier_2=&amp;grade=1&amp;duration=&amp;activity=&amp;accessibility_type=&amp;academic_subject=&amp;groups=&amp;support_id=&amp;type=TeacherActivityResource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celebrate Me Dance Party<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Students dance to celebrate their uniquely awesome selves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Second<\/span>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library?per_page=16&amp;search=celebrations&amp;demo_content_type=&amp;favorited=&amp;zero_prep=&amp;tier=&amp;teacher_tier_2=&amp;grade=3&amp;duration=&amp;activity=&amp;accessibility_type=&amp;academic_subject=&amp;groups=&amp;support_id=&amp;type=TeacherActivityResource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Words of Encouragement<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Students contribute words of encouragement to a resource in the classroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Third<\/span><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library?per_page=16&amp;search=&amp;demo_content_type=&amp;favorited=&amp;zero_prep=&amp;tier=&amp;teacher_tier_2=&amp;grade=3&amp;duration=&amp;activity=&amp;accessibility_type=&amp;academic_subject=&amp;groups=&amp;support_id=&amp;type=TeacherActivityResource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celebrations<\/a>&nbsp;<strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Students celebrate something they&#8217;re proud of.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Fourth<\/span><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library?per_page=16&amp;search=&amp;demo_content_type=&amp;favorited=&amp;zero_prep=&amp;tier=&amp;teacher_tier_2=&amp;grade=4,5&amp;duration=&amp;activity=&amp;accessibility_type=&amp;academic_subject=&amp;groups=&amp;support_id=&amp;type=TeacherActivityResource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Future Me<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Students imagine their future selves offering advice for today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Fifth<\/span><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library?per_page=16&amp;search=&amp;demo_content_type=&amp;favorited=&amp;zero_prep=&amp;tier=&amp;teacher_tier_2=&amp;grade=5&amp;duration=&amp;activity=&amp;accessibility_type=&amp;academic_subject=&amp;groups=&amp;support_id=&amp;type=TeacherActivityResource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letters of Gratitude<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Students write a letter of gratitude to someone in their lives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First Aid Reports  from Stephanie Bent.<\/strong> Please check this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1xong_wn-UFqxLpyYdrXe7lyBE3es4_K91hDENCNSP1A\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1xong_wn-UFqxLpyYdrXe7lyBE3es4_K91hDENCNSP1A\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">document<\/a> to see if you need staff trained in First Aid.  Schools listed in red are required to train more staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Policy<\/strong>, <strong>Advocacy, and Office of DEI from Kinsey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immigration\/Undocumented community members:  If you receive inquiries about our practices related to immigration enforcement or undocumented individuals,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1CijiUfNb7_CPblngiKKvvmlr1SjffONB\/view?usp=sharing\">here is<\/a>&nbsp;the English version of our FAQ document (Spanish and Chinese versions available as well).&nbsp; This is intended to be an FYI\/talking points for you.&nbsp; You are welcome to share this document with staff for the same purpose, and\/or make copies available for students or families who&nbsp;ask.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have received questions about what a school should do if someone (ex: an immigration official) approaches the office asking for student, staff, or family information related to immigration status.&nbsp; First of all, this is extremely unlikely to occur.&nbsp; If this happens, please contact me immediately before providing or confirming any information.&nbsp; You can say, &#8220;I need to confirm district policy and procedure for this request before I am approved to share any information.&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for sharing this&nbsp;with your office team, so they feel informed on the response required in this very unlikely scenario.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Operations Update from Paul Dean<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">School Building\/Site Modification Proposals Form<\/span>  Administrators are to follow the steps on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1u6ggIJv04GxPi-1U-oHCS79JVnRtW2mT5gWMK4Vektw\/edit?usp=sharing\">this form<\/a>&nbsp;if someone on your staff is considering a project that impacts your school facilities by altering\/modifying an existing building or by adding a new structure to your site.&nbsp; Reach out to your Level Leader and COO if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Inclement Weather Department Information.<\/span> The following departments want to remind administrators about snow day tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transportation:&nbsp; Snow Routes can be accessed at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/bus\/inclement-weather\">this link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custodial:  Snow maps exist at each site with the custodian\/principal. Those snow maps contains the three priorities:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Front entrance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bus loop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back entrance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice melt is applied on asphalt ONLY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basalt (good traction and does not damage the concrete) is applied and kept on the sidewalk throughout the winter season to retain traction&nbsp;and is intentionally not cleared off&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custodians report to work regardless of school closure decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety\/IT &#8211; Please refer to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OQqdC-t_fE4nyiCpnR151244SX2XnOHy\/view?usp=sharing\">Bend-La Pine Schools Inclement Weather Guidelines 2024-2025<\/a>&nbsp;for essential information&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\">Action Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include Karen in texts and emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1lO0OXjoX2OM1Zyo-vY7n15fD3G4djHLF1HROewl1xXY\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1lO0OXjoX2OM1Zyo-vY7n15fD3G4djHLF1HROewl1xXY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Share ideas of a get together here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete time sheets for any leave for this pay period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Vgd6PvSeBHPFf2_UFchIzltqiDA-8917\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Vgd6PvSeBHPFf2_UFchIzltqiDA-8917\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calendar<\/a> of non-contract days for this year and send to Karen and Tammy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify teacher to attend TAG ICCL (if not already done)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1xong_wn-UFqxLpyYdrXe7lyBE3es4_K91hDENCNSP1A\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1xong_wn-UFqxLpyYdrXe7lyBE3es4_K91hDENCNSP1A\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check first Aid compliance document<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share immigration information with office team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-fb46d505-38ce-454f-a147-5a49afcc1b97\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>November 25-29<\/strong> Fall Holiday Break, (if you take time off, use non-contract for all days except Thanksgiving itself)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 10:  <\/strong> Admin and ICCL Training&#8212;make sure your ICCL team knows!  3-5&#8211;location TBD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 11:  <\/strong>All Admin Meeting at Perseverance Hall, 3:00-4:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 19-20:  <\/strong>Tammy is out&#8211;connect with Karen if you need anything<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 23-January 3. <\/strong>Winter Break!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-21-at-2.16.21\u202fPM-1024x909.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1305\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Tammy and Karen As you head into this well-deserved Fall Break, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your hard work and dedication. Each one of you shows up for your community every day <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2024\/11\/22\/november-21-2024\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  November 21, 2024<\/span><span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":698,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1105","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/698"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1105"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1105\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1307,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1105\/revisions\/1307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}