{"id":1346,"date":"2025-01-17T01:21:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T01:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/?p=1346"},"modified":"2025-01-17T01:32:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T01:32:14","slug":"january-16-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2025\/01\/17\/january-16-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"January 16, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2025\/01\/martinlutherkingjr1-2x-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1374\" \/><\/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-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-ec036a6579758c4ff2fa437575c8a5c4\" id=\"block-386a4043-1846-4e03-bbe6-afa74b92e478\">From Tammy and Karen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-79f19c35-03a9-4e87-b2ff-c6d085f62175\">January site visits are in full swing, and it has been an inspiring experience to hear about your celebrations and witness these successes firsthand! There\u2019s something truly special about seeing the light in your eyes as you share the accomplishments, hopes, vision, and dreams for your schools. We are deeply honored to partner with such dedicated, insightful, and visionary leaders, and we are here to support you every step of the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you enjoy the three-day weekend and find time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to channel his love, peacefulness, hope, resilience, and vision for yourself, your family, and your community! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-1988080f-ca11-4691-aeb9-c002c5bccca8\"><strong>Staff Probationary Letters: <\/strong>Please be sure you have completed and uploaded all of your Renewal Recommendation letters into the appropriate school folder within&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1kx8DMUAPVnhY1rLLUdoQB0tZiDglms80?usp=drive_link\">this google drive<\/a> no later than January 24th. We have moved up the deadline this year, so please don&#8217;t let this timeline slip by. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-41ed01dc-36e9-42b9-a56b-d3e85eca5b27\"><strong>Progress Report Deadlines:<\/strong> Please see the detailed information below from Ryan Kelling about progress report teacher work day and deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-3add1339-0648-45e9-8894-d40f112507f4\"><strong>SLGGs:<\/strong> Please use <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1SKdPsLI1AhgL_D2uaMRWaBvTx5zaDQjZKbg2Aq0AbIo\/edit?usp=sharing\">the same template that the certified staff uses<\/a> for their SLGGs. When you have them filled out, you need to send them to Karen and I as well as attempt to upload them to the paperclip in your UKG. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Some of you already have them done, so please just send them our way by Monday, 1\/20.<\/span> Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-38dab6f6-0df4-499c-be43-36182542657b\">Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-e0e110a0-e8b1-4efb-b852-ec3c28c5e94c\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2024\/11\/20\/november-20th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2024\/12\/11\/december-11th-update\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/01\/08\/january-8th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">January 8<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;Elementary TLC Update<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/100110mVK1DUFQVSVYNlrNEWjyjvWXIi8AdegNhlJbZc\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Topics of Interest\/Problem of Practice<\/a>&#8211;Bear Creek is looking for Youth Truth engagement ideas!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wpLL4j40nhk47dT1Ob08vOnYol6PG1DsVyKt67Ldp1g\/edit?usp=sharing\">FAQs for Special Education Inclusion Topics<\/a>&#8212;Keep checking in here! BEA and BLS supported<\/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 has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-2f006b8d0bcc02d44a7d34aff44b44db\" id=\"block-c106e5d4-0337-4372-a9c3-e8badcc53475\">Notes from our Team:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-1cee2969-a132-4bac-872d-355793c11f3e\"><strong>From Human Resources &#8211; Ryan Kellling<\/strong>:  Per Article 15.8 of the CBA, Certified Employees are not required to report to their work site on end-of-term work days but must remain available by phone. Supervisors may require in-person attendance if there are articulable<em> <\/em>concerns about the timely completion of professional responsibilities.<br>To ensure clarity, we are setting the following expectations that will take effect for the second semester of 24-25 SY:<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Progress Reports Submission Deadline:<\/span> Special Education Progress reports must be submitted by 4:00 PM on 1\/31 this semester.<br>Middle\/High School progress reports must be finalized in Synergy by 4:00 PM on 1\/31.<br>Elementary progress reports must be finalized by 4:00 PM on 2\/3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-1cee2969-a132-4bac-872d-355793c11f3e\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Work Location for End-of-Term Days:<\/span>  Employees who have met the deadlines in regards to grading and\/or progress reports in previous semesters, and who have met other expectations surrounding the timely completion of professional responsibilities, will be permitted to work from an off-site location on end-of-term work days.<br>Employees who have not met these deadlines, and\/or for whom their supervisor has further articulable concerns about the timely completion of professional responsibilities, will be required to work from their assigned school site.<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Next Steps for Administrators:<\/span> Notify employees with past concerns about timely completion of responsibilities \u2013 with detail regarding those concerns \u2013 as soon as possible (no later than 2 weeks before any potential end-of-term workday) if they will be required to work onsite on end-of-term work days. This communication will be followed up in writing with specific articulable concerns shared.<br>This practice encourages timely completion of professional responsibilities while maintaining flexibility for those employees meeting expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-1cee2969-a132-4bac-872d-355793c11f3e\"><strong>From Janet Bojanowski: <\/strong>During the January 22<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;Office Manager meeting, we will have a discussion on de-escalation led by Eric Powell, Scott Bojanowski, and Kayla Martin. This will include sample scenarios to work through and time for you to bring forth any scenarios you would like to share\/discuss. We would like to remind you that your full office staff is invited and encouraged to attend these trainings. Schedule is as follows; however, you are welcome to join either session if the time works better for you. Elementary Team: 1:15-2:15pm followed by the Secondary Team from 2:30-3:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-00385742-0817-413e-afdb-e680c6acf9b6\"><strong>From Jennifer Hauth<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Social, Emotional, and Mental Wellbeing<\/strong>:  Two schools from elementary have expressed interest in using the Waypoints summative assessment for mid-year data. We have opened the mid-year summative assessment from January 20<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;\u2013 February 20<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;for optional use. The year-end assessment will still be available from May 12th to June 13th. Here is information that was sent out at the beginning of the year, if you need additional information on how to access the assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summative&nbsp;Waypoints allow educators to measure student growth of Wayfinder\u2019s six Core Skills across the school year. By administering the&nbsp;summative&nbsp;Waypoints&nbsp;assessments, educators can understand areas of strength and growth for individual students and the class to make informed, data-driven decisions about instruction. Here is the info on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1KVvJCpVTifMGdmoDVNqotrTYpuHZcQf6\/view\">Waypoints<\/a>, including the new Waypoints Implementation Guides to help teachers set up the reason we are assessing students as well as instructions. &nbsp;The final&nbsp;summative&nbsp;assessment&nbsp;for students will be open May 12<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;through June 13<sup>th&nbsp;<\/sup>for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Jenny White &#8211; Life and Career Readiness<\/strong>:  Principals,<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1q6-oV1D5ADIZGvBWtczU-nizm47JuRo4ZiW7NSyhGGU\/edit?usp=sharing\">&nbsp;here<\/a>&nbsp;is an activity from Wayfinder called&nbsp;<em>Rock Paper Scissors Battle&nbsp;<\/em>that you can use during a staff meeting or SIW. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library?per_page=16&amp;search=rock&amp;demo_content_type=&amp;favorited=&amp;zero_prep=&amp;tier=&amp;teacher_tier_2=&amp;grade=6,7,8,9,10,11,12&amp;duration=&amp;activity=&amp;accessibility_type=&amp;academic_subject=&amp;groups=&amp;support_id=&amp;type=TeacherActivityResource\">Link<\/a>&nbsp;to the Activity in Wayfinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-132313c3-65db-424b-98c2-d917d697cce5\"><strong>From Dave Vanloo&#8211;School Improvement:<\/strong>  9 school days remain to survey&nbsp;(surveys close end-of-day Friday, January 31<sup>st<\/sup>).  HOW IS YOUR SURVEY PROGRESS? Follow along at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ytsurvey.org\/Bendprogress25\">http:\/\/www.ytsurvey.org\/Bendprogress25<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-132313c3-65db-424b-98c2-d917d697cce5\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">This Week\u2019s Pro-Tip<\/span>:&nbsp;To boost participation, try doing a social media blast!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/11kITnhK9uNeH7_y4wV8JbVo3TQA26qZvrDsDFGMkxkA\/edit?usp=sharing\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;for sample Student Survey posts, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1LWWvsEgRETKmjYCyKue14_Dk-qzVstPunsJ2RFiSoRI\/edit?usp=sharing\">click here<\/a>&nbsp;for sample Family Survey posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-10524224-b309-46bc-bc05-347071abf865\"><strong>From Andrea Wilson &#8211; Benefits and Risk Management<\/strong>:  A reminder that employees and students should not bring pets with them to work or school.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/organization\/policies-search\/2020\/03\/ing-ar-animals-classroom-or-school-property\">ING-AR: Animals in the Classroom or on School Property<\/a>&nbsp;reviews the conditions and process for by which animals can visit classrooms or be on school property. If you have any questions regarding staff who identify a need for service animals, please reach out to the Human Resources Benefits team at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hr-benefits@bend.k12.or.us\">hr-benefits@bend.k12.or.us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-1c378d2b-25bc-427c-a607-eb75118634cd\"><strong>Policy, Advocacy, and Equity &#8211; Kinsey Martin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><u>FAN Food Resource<\/u>:&nbsp;The Giving Plate provides our families in need with weekend food through their Snack Bag program.&nbsp; Recently, they let us know that their donations and volunteer resources are down, while the number of families they&#8217;re serving has been up:&nbsp;<em>from 130 to 700 families weekly<\/em>.&nbsp; They are unable to meet demand and need to prioritize their core services, so the Snack Bag program is discontinued.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this is disappointing news, there are still many ways families can access food resources.&nbsp; Please see the links at the bottom of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1T5Yc1C5InlQstqDQG2ubfj2YFPb5cqjG\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101901553894515394901&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this letter<\/a>, with bilingual handouts listing current food resources in Bend and South County.&nbsp; FAN Advocates have shared this letter with impacted families.&nbsp; Feel free to print copies of the handouts linked there, to have available in your main office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to help out?&nbsp; One of the best ways you can support our families is to volunteer or donate to awesome programs like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegivingplate.org\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Giving Plate<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/familyaccessnetwork.org\/project\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">directly to FAN<\/a>, so they can maintain their services and programs that benefit our families.&nbsp; \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><u>Immigration Guidance<\/u>:&nbsp;Please read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1AqNZxe1LfY8Eh3Cstrw5mWDXzsRa8UukPNxmItkYqfU\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this information<\/a>&nbsp;carefully, and reach out with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><u>Presidential Inauguration<\/u>: Reminder: Post-inauguration, some students will be walking into your building with big feelings.&nbsp; The incoming administration has openly communicated upcoming changes intended to directly impact particular populations (immigrants, trans people, etc).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-5cfbf97f-c928-4a6e-bea7-d29e3844c4da\">Please ask your counselors to make themselves as available as possible for drop-ins if students need extra support next week.&nbsp; If your team knows a particular student or colleague struggled after the election in November, make time on Tuesday to have a trusted adult or friend intentionally check in with them.&nbsp; Thank you for your increased presence, vigilance, empathy, and grace next week.&nbsp;<\/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 has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-cc1fd59016819158bbf9923d74fcfd84\" id=\"block-3689ac0f-109b-492d-8439-4dd5f9e1c952\">Action Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-a1293005-4067-478a-92f5-a073cc526c29\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1AqNZxe1LfY8Eh3Cstrw5mWDXzsRa8UukPNxmItkYqfU\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this Immigration Guidance document<\/a>&nbsp;carefully, and reach out with any questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write staff probationary letters (use the form that was sent) and upload to the <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1kx8DMUAPVnhY1rLLUdoQB0tZiDglms80?usp=drive_link\">google drive<\/a> by 1\/24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform teachers about the 5:00 deadline for progress report submissions on Sun. Feb 2 and review Ryan&#8217;s communication about expectations for timely completion. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1SKdPsLI1AhgL_D2uaMRWaBvTx5zaDQjZKbg2Aq0AbIo\/edit?usp=sharing\">Complete SLGGs on this form<\/a> and email to Tammy and Karen and upload to UKG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange for your office to be covered on Jan 22, so all office staff can attend a meeting at SIW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youth Truth&#8212;check your participation rates and brainstorm ideas for increased participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay close attention to the information in Kinsey&#8217;s section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-1831939b-a328-4e28-a767-ec6cfa6613c6\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-24ba98af-7fa8-4b6f-b9fd-cb556757fe6f\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>January 13: <\/strong>TAG Meeting at the Ed Center from 3:45-5:30. Please make sure your admin rep and TAG teacher rep are there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 15:<\/strong> Safety Cadre Meeting&#8212;one admin should attend. PBMS from 1:30-3:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 20:  <\/strong>No School &#8211; Martin Luther King Jr Day Holiday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January  22: <\/strong>SIW: EL planning time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 29: <\/strong>All Admin PD at Perseverance Hall, 3:00-4:30&#8211;read chapter 1 in the Thriving Leaders book prior to coming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 31<\/strong>: Progress Report work day, optional\/mandatory training for you to come<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 2: <\/strong>Progress Reports due by 5:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 4:<\/strong> Horizontal meeting at Ensworth, 3:00-5:00 Hosted by ENS, BUC and LRE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-c270e822-7d85-4baa-bc81-48cc6f0f8f82\">And finally&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2025\/01\/howardthurman1-2x-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1375\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Tammy and Karen January site visits are in full swing, and it has been an inspiring experience to hear about your celebrations and witness these successes firsthand! There\u2019s something truly special about seeing the light in your eyes as <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2025\/01\/17\/january-16-2025\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  January 16, 2025<\/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-1346","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\/1346","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=1346"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1346\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1377,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1346\/revisions\/1377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}