{"id":1348,"date":"2025-01-24T02:27:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T02:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/?p=1348"},"modified":"2025-01-24T02:27:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T02:27:56","slug":"january-23-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2025\/01\/24\/january-23-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"January 23, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-23-at-5.18.26\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1382\" style=\"width:590px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sharing a picture of something that makes me happy&#8230;Kermit the Frog!  I have been in several third grade classes lately and have been seeing the EL module on Frogs, wishing I was 8 again, so that I could learn all about the amphibian that is so near and dear to my heart.  As a life long Muppet fan, I think about the many ways we should try to channel our inner Kermit.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Kermit&#8217;s lessons were always the same: Chip in. Share your stuff. Give of your time and genuine concern for the well-being of friends and neighbors. Forget about the glamour and the glitz which ultimately only provides superficial and fleeting happiness.&#8221;  I couldn&#8217;t agree more!<\/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-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\">What? The end of January is next week already?  Time flies when you are having fun and we hope you are all having fun out there.  This job is hard, and some fun now and then causes us to slow down and reflect on the joy in what we do. Be sure you are making time to have some fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-23-at-3.45.53\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1379\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please be sure to read Chapter 1 in &#8220;Thriving Leaders&#8221; by our All Admin PD on Wednesday the 29th.  See you all at Bend High in Perseverance Hall from 3:00-4:30. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/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-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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/01\/22\/january-22nd-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">January 22<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0Elementary TLC Update<\/a><\/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\"><strong>From Jenny White &#8211; Life and Career Readiness<\/strong>: Principals, here is an activity you can use at the beginning of a SIW or staff meeting.   <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1QMIHNul8vGBahp0TwLs2cJ6R1yJ8QkwAeNRl9fckaug\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Word Association Storytelling<\/a><\/strong><\/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>  6 school days remain to survey\u00a0(surveys close end-of-day Friday, January 31<sup>st<\/sup>).  HOW IS YOUR SURVEY PROGRESS? Follow along at\u00a0<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-1c378d2b-25bc-427c-a607-eb75118634cd\"><strong>Policy, Advocacy, and Equity &#8211; Kinsey Martin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">MAC Survey:<\/span>  The next MAC Survey will occur the week of Feb 3rd&#8211;specific date coming soon.\u00a0 If you are in the cost pool you will be notified, and it will be important you complete your training asap.\u00a0 Even if you don&#8217;t claim any activities on the survey day, just being a trained administrator in the cost pool helps our funding.\u00a0 If you can attend any meetings that day where claimable activities might be discussed, that would be a huge help.\u00a0 Remember, this survey process brings in critical funding for FAN Advocate services.\u00a0 Thank you for your partnership!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Immigration Guidance:\u00a0<\/span>  Principals, be sure relevant staff\u00a0have access to the district immigration\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1AqNZxe1LfY8Eh3Cstrw5mWDXzsRa8UukPNxmItkYqfU\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guidance<\/a>\u00a0shared with you last week.\u00a0 You may share with any\/all staff, but at a minimum, it is expected that your entire front-office team be very familiar with the full guidance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please print the ICE Protocol (the document linked in the first section) and post for staff reference at the station where your check-in person sits and greets visitors.&nbsp; Reach out if you have questions or concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Becca Burda, Communications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good morning! SRO Appreciation Week is around the corner (February 10-14) and we\u2019d like to plant the seed for schools to show their gratitude for their SROs. Can you please include the following in your blogs through the first week of February? I\u2019ve also attached a few photos to spark ideas. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Help celebrate our SROs! SRO Appreciation Day is Saturday, February 15 but we want to celebrate them all week long. Beginning Monday, February 11, do something special for your SRO. Please pick the day of the week that works best for your school.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Need some ideas?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ask students and staff to make them thank you cards<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bring them donuts or other tasty morning treats<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Serve them lunch<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Decorate their office<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Help us share the love on social media. Send your imagery to Becca Burda, Assistant Director of Communications, and we\u2019ll keep the gratitude flowing online.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\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\/Screenshot-2025-01-23-at-3.59.02\u202fPM-1024x1013.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1380\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Eric Powell, Student Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Quick Message Regarding SIRC\/STAS Assessments and the Important &#8220;Outcome and Safety Plans&#8221;<\/span>. For any SIRC (Level 1) or STAS (Level 0 or Level 1) assessment that your team works through, we are required to submit the assessment materials utilized AND an Outcome &amp; Safety Plan. The Outcome and Safety Plan is what we attach to the incident in Synergy, so this document and the accompanying safety planning is vital to the process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the link to our SIRC\/STAS Threat Assessment Guide for specifics:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/bend.k12.or.us\/blsrp\/sircstas?authuser=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LINK HERE<\/a>  Thanks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Lisa Birk, Deputy Superintendent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we continue into 2025, I wanted to give you a head&#8217;s up regarding a couple of items that are coming up prior to Spring Break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><u>ALL ADMIN Mandatory Trainings<\/u>: We have two mandatory trainings coming up. The first is related to\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Mandatory Subjects of Bargaining<\/span>\u00a0and the other is related to\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">AI Guidance<\/span>\u00a0for the 2025-2026 school year. We will have several options to take these trainings over the next few months in an effort to accommodate many different schedules. Each training is 2 hours long.\u00a0On January 31st (the report card workday), we will have three options to complete the Mandatory Subjects of Bargaining training.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdazhGrg6HUIMen1RH1kYe_dapYFdET3owETHfE0ND-S6cF4w\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up by clicking HERE<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0Other trainings opportunities for this and the AI training will happen on various Thursdays throughout the winter and spring. More details to come.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optional Admin PD Opportunities\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_KR-8pWjTlbbz2TULjzA5C_-CsoYifvwnpLyydnJs8M\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(sign up by clicking link and then clicking on the training of interest)<\/a>:\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dave will be leading a testing topic training THIS THRUSDAY from 2-4 and another on 2\/6 from 8-10. If you want to come this week, please sign up before tomorrow close of business!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dave will be leading a testing topic training THIS THRUSDAY from 2-4 and another on 2\/6 from 8-10. If you want to come this week, please sign up before tomorrow close of business!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other trainings available before Spring Break are related to SIOP, Evaluations and Feedback, SPED and SPED Law, Financial Management, Positive Behavioral Support Planning, and Instructional Frameworks. Click the link above to sign up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have an idea for a future training, let me know!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Principal, Assistant Principal, and Dean Evaluation Information:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These are updated and in our system. You can attach your SLGGs using the paperclip if you haven&#8217;t already. You level leader needs this too<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of the details for each scoring area can be accessed by clicking on the question mark to the right of the rating section. You will also notice that Domain 9, 10, 11, and 12 have more specific information than they have had in the past. This is to be more in line with the current district work with which we are engaged. If you have questions about these sections, please reach out to your level leader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please refer to this<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1S_Ga1VM1Nx1Hx_EeDmKK4xulCIdP75UlAL-E6ILaQoA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0UKG guidance doc<\/a>\u00a0for specific actions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MTSS Meeting Schedule:\u00a0Between January and March, I&#8217;d like to attend an MTSS meeting at as many sites as possible. This is simply in an effort to better understand what of our past work has stuck, what promising practices are happening, and where we need supports\/frameworks.\u00a0Please e-mail me sometime this week\u00a0with your schedule for these meetings happening between January and spring break.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Ryan Kelling, Human Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We are providing the following information from Article 14.1 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to ensure you are aware of the reimbursement policy for certified employees who use their personal vehicles for school or professionally related activities, including those staff who travel between sites in the course of a day due to split assignments:<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Certified employees approved to use their own automobiles for school or professionally related activities will be reimbursed at the current IRS mileage rate.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Employees required to drive their own personal automobiles in the course of their work will also be reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate for the distance traveled between regular district work assignments.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Certified employees who reside in La Pine and are required to attend meetings in Bend are eligible for mileage reimbursement.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The reimbursement process is consistent with IRS guidelines, which set the standard mileage rate and helps ensure that employees are not financially disadvantaged for using personal vehicles in the course of their work.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Reimbursement requests should be submitted using the AP-106 form and will be charged to your building&#8217;s discretionary funds. For staff who work at multiple sites, a good way to balance the budgetary implications across schools may be for the involved schools to rotate responsibility for these payments on a monthly or quarterly basis.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This information is shared so you can address any questions or reimbursement requests that may arise from employees. While there\u2019s no need to proactively disseminate this information, we encourage you to refer to this information if you have questions or require clarification as to our practice.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Thank you for your attention to this and for your support in ensuring consistent understanding of contract provisions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From the Culture of Care at the ESD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We still have space available for our upcoming\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Restorative Conferencing<\/span>\u00a0training on\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">1\/30\/25<\/span>\u00a0(8:30am-12:30pm at COCC Redmond). This is the tier 3 formal, scripted circle used to repair specific and significant harm between individuals. This session is free and open to educators and our partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSea9j36yq-BzFpX-oGAj9RLfQE3Es_71aDAo4FZMduBPuVqHw\/viewform\"><strong>Register for all&nbsp;RP&nbsp;Opportunities here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Culture of Care has also been updating our Restorative Practices resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ne<\/em>w <em>and improved\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1UWRTa_N6OejZF91cwD_gC8rivEMxZh90\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RP\u00a0Overview<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0<em>Comparison of the different\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1v0zkgcHFMdE94dr0pfKdPtWo5C6rkPmhLSMhMQUWPUw\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Types of Circles<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fair Process\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1TjTsKa5uXcRuv0DCyxh3hKbyjCPP1UUsaAR9dYTrta4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Consultation\/facilitation\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfH9QaqoaIHK_WNc6uNytZ7gnv1phKAeLtC-ex8uNXW_nsQhQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Form<\/a><\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These resources can also be found on our website:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cultureofcareoregon.org\/\">cultureofcareoregon.org&nbsp;<\/a><\/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>Read Chapter 1 in Thriving Leader by 1\/29\/25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep pushing the Youth Truth with staff and families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MAC Survey the week of Feb 3!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please see that ALL Office staff have received and read the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1AqNZxe1LfY8Eh3Cstrw5mWDXzsRa8UukPNxmItkYqfU\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1AqNZxe1LfY8Eh3Cstrw5mWDXzsRa8UukPNxmItkYqfU\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">immigration guidance.<\/a> This is an expectation that it will be followed correctly should you encounter a situation needing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan your SRO gratitude!  Not too early to start!  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for your <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdazhGrg6HUIMen1RH1kYe_dapYFdET3owETHfE0ND-S6cF4w\/viewform?usp=header\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdazhGrg6HUIMen1RH1kYe_dapYFdET3owETHfE0ND-S6cF4w\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandatory Admin PD<\/a> now if your haven&#8217;t already.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interested in an upcoming optional PD?  <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_KR-8pWjTlbbz2TULjzA5C_-CsoYifvwnpLyydnJs8M\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_KR-8pWjTlbbz2TULjzA5C_-CsoYifvwnpLyydnJs8M\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete and attach SLGGs if you haven&#8217;t already<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite Lisa to MTSS meetings&#8212;let us know as well and we&#8217;ll try to make as many as we can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-d6538b45114b5d74eaebae7ba1e49b7e\" 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 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. Mandatory Training options at 8, 11, or 2<\/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\n\n\n<li><strong>February 10:  Admin ICCL Training on hold and will not happen today&#8211;please communicate that to your team.  We will let you know of a future date. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 11-12<\/strong>:  Tammy and Karen are in Salem at a COSA conference<\/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-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Special Performance of &quot;Rainbow Connection&quot; from Kermit the Frog | The Muppets\" width=\"530\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jS5fTzMP_mg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharing a picture of something that makes me happy&#8230;Kermit the Frog! 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