{"id":1350,"date":"2025-01-31T02:05:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T02:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/?p=1350"},"modified":"2025-01-31T02:37:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T02:37:47","slug":"january-30-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2025\/01\/31\/january-30-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"January 30, 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\/You-Are-Strong-Enough-Inspiration-Quote-Design.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1387\" style=\"width:590px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was fun taking the Leadership assessment yesterday and learning more about ourselves and each other.&nbsp; Thanks for participating and leaning into your strengths!&nbsp; In case you were wondering, here are mine and Tammy&#8217;s strengths from yesterday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karen&#8217;s:&nbsp;&nbsp;Love, Gratitude, Social Intelligence, Forgiveness, Teamwork<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tammy&#8217;s:&nbsp; &nbsp;Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence, Zest, Kindness, Hope, Teamwork&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-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\">It is time for us to schedule our February Site Visits. This month, we will be visiting you together. We will be focusing on looking at data and extending the conversations we will start at Horizontal on Tuesday. Please sign up for a time <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kb9sxCU81PVDoRpc_7Nd-_Me8wHwaFaXrqSTZuDMPgs\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here <\/a>(please note, we have already signed up some sites to connect to the breakfast event).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reminder that although our preference is that Progress Reports be completed by 5:00 on Sunday, February 2nd, staff do have until 4:00 p.m. on Monday the 3rd due to confusion in timelines that were communicated to them earlier this month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quick ask:&nbsp; Boys and Girls Clubs will be coming around to pass out information to you to share with families regarding their programs (spring break, conference days, summer, etc.)&nbsp; This is ok.&nbsp; We partner with Boys and Girls Clubs to provide activities for our students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erich and Tammy have worked to come up with a great resource for upcoming state testing.  For building testing coordinators who are interested, we will be meeting at Ensworth at 2:00, prior to the Horizontal meeting to go over the resource and share the ones you bring.  <\/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><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>&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\"><strong>From Jenny White &#8211; Life and Career Readiness<\/strong>: Principals below is an activity you can use at the beginning of a SIW or staff meeting.  <a href=\"https:\/\/app.withwayfinder.com\/library?per_page=16&amp;search=telephone&amp;demo_content_type=&amp;favorited=&amp;zero_prep=&amp;tier=&amp;teacher_tier_2=&amp;grade=&amp;duration=&amp;activity=&amp;accessibility_type=&amp;academic_subject=&amp;groups=&amp;support_id=&amp;type=TeacherActivityResource\">Telephone Drawing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Policy, Advocacy, and Equity &#8211; Kinsey Martin<br><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Taking It Up:<\/span>  Great news: we have re-scheduled the Taking It Up workshop (postponed from August)!&nbsp; It will be Tues-Wed, February 18-19 (full days).&nbsp;&nbsp;Substitute costs will be covered as applicable.&nbsp; A notice will go out to staff early next week with instructions to sign up.&nbsp; Space will be limited and this powerful workshop usually fills quickly, so encourage folks to sign up fast.&nbsp; If you are a leader in our district who has not attended the week-long CFEE workshop or this two-day version that is Taking It Up, please consider arranging your schedule to attend.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a CFEE grad and willing to serve as a table facilitator, please email me ASAP.&nbsp; Administrators, I am happy to cover the cost of a substitute for a teacher-leader in your building to serve as office support while you&#8217;re out (if you have an admin intern you could tap, etc).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Linguist Link:<\/span>  If you are experiencing issues with Linguist Link services (interpreters not showing up, no responses to your messages, poor quality of linguist services), please A) send a note via the &#8220;message all&#8221; feature of your project\/request in the LL system, and\/or B) shoot me an email to let me know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some transitions going on within those contracted services, but I have been reassured this should not impact the quality of service you receive.&nbsp; As a reminder if you&#8217;re ever in a pinch,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1sWZpCnazGkeEdHg6Pg5QzwNJnTXpuBCd47yBa_Ii_iA\/edit?tab=t.0\">here are<\/a>&nbsp;the various resources and levels of support available to you for translation\/interpretation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From IT Department &#8211; Scott McDonald<\/strong>: Here is a good news sandwich from your IT department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Top Bun<\/span><strong>&#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;Beginning this week, our elementary progress report is now available in 11 different languages! (Jason Schneider).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Bologna-<\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Make sure your TV \/ projection system is off when you leave for the day! (Scott McDonald)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Bottom Bun<\/span><strong>&#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;AirPlay functionality has returned to normal with the latest available OS update, (Chad Brewer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you prefer to not have Bologna in your \u201cgood news\u201d sandwich, please try your best to choke it down today.&nbsp;&nbsp;\ud83d\ude0a<\/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\"><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>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<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32baebb437d4ef7ffacb5c7484acfdc4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1eKBeEgktHzlOQ2NdDfKhC-3RDvgEOz4ffdO-lPgUaJ4\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Curriculum, Instruction and Systems-Julie Richards<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This letter will be shared with your 3rd grade teachers on Monday.&nbsp; Please read as it outlines a change to the EL curriculum map.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1eKBeEgktHzlOQ2NdDfKhC-3RDvgEOz4ffdO-lPgUaJ4\/edit?usp=sharing\">Letter to 3rd Grade teachers.<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1eKBeEgktHzlOQ2NdDfKhC-3RDvgEOz4ffdO-lPgUaJ4\/edit?usp=sharing\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Operations:  Paul Dean<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">COO Ops leaders from Transportation, Facilities\/Maintenance, Safety, IT and Custodial\/Sustainability will be facilitating the March Leadership Team meeting. Please submit at least one&nbsp;question, concern, curiosity or comment that you have for one or more of our departments at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/11W85Exo17St7xip68SBng2iVN-0txOZUpzvWahRfj98\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Animals on school grounds<\/span>: We want to take a moment to clarify differing practices in our district with regards to animals on school grounds.&nbsp; We have many playgrounds with this sign:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeaAk8Gbe8rkFVAOUHEDemveGg2D0p31BalETFY9FAgGS8fSKE7Ax6eQh-tsqTmSOgGTcBLXoW6eCrV_mesa16rPigu_IgE_dd9mWoGj9OGB9Dmdp9NaopTnJc-oZYpC2Q5ZbCKEg?key=-VViGJAKeRqaQw9KgO6zSw\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, we do not have any district policy that prohibits dogs outside of school hours on our property.&nbsp; ING-AR: Animal Visitors under Owner Responsibility reads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Owners walking animals on school grounds must follow city or county ordinances regarding leashing and sanitation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Principals and their designees have the authority to exclude persons and their animals from play fields when he\/she determines that there are associated health and\/or safety concerns.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to align our signage with our policy, we will be removing all fence signage pertaining to animals.&nbsp; In place of those signs, our maintenance department will install one of the signs below.&nbsp; They will communicate with the head engineer and building principal regarding where you want the new sign placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXexv14d6vzcaBctdZOJQ1YcS8WltBxOdvAZiU0QvV7Gnosoc3zn4UigRZf2Wzktl-WzQPDhsw66vNxtfsudKd65GezmXNiV2M14JucZvwVidfGCPguxk3Qz8yHIPW8cgfiab-zVyw?key=-VViGJAKeRqaQw9KgO6zSw\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building leaders have the authority to temporarily close school playgrounds in accordance with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1pHT50BopYqMVXZ2PwVN9NubMVhhBm6SxkYMvbDE-7nY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Facility, Playgrounds, Fields &amp; Property Community Use Guidelines<\/a>&nbsp;[here is a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ufrWb426CUWq0Jbfbgyp8gjd0btE4AP7xtGthW95ZME\/edit?usp=sharing\">Spanish Version<\/a>]. &nbsp; We have created this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1h_zD8fbqobhvHceNN24-np-lK02cnt9s2r8_mok6VUU\/edit?usp=sharing\">Community Use Violation Notice<\/a>&nbsp;[and here is a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1beAKazss9UFamTc9tcggR4wDggjvGulhNNZkVLOVTDU\/edit?usp=sharing\">Spanish Version<\/a>] that you may copy, edit, print, laminate and zip tie to your gate(s) when you are restricting public access by locking your gates.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to order additional signs ($65 each), please submit a work order request along with a budget code.&nbsp; Maintenance will collaborate with you regarding where to place your additional signs.&nbsp; Please reach out to Dan Dummitt for further assistance with signs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Safety Department:  Scott Bojanowski and Kayla Martin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please ensure all school administrators relay to their staff the updated protocols for district bus driver\u2019s and bus monitor\u2019s access to school restrooms in our Culture of Safety document on the staff portal website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bendlapine.sharepoint.com\/sites\/safety\/Safety%20Documents\/Forms\/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2Fsafety%2FSafety%20Documents%2FBLS%20Culture%20of%20Safety%20SY%2024%2D25%20%20%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2Fsafety%2FSafety%20Documents\">here<\/a>, and in the Safety Resources Google Drive (for administrators and office managers)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1BfOtdaNizLGHYo1xbAUia7VZ0-YG8UVz?ths=true\">here<\/a>. The updated protocols are under the Access to Buildings Procedures section, paragraph (D), subsection (2) on pages 4 &amp; 5 of the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an effort to support our bus drivers and bus monitors, who sometimes are not able to access the main entrance of our schools because of where they have to park the buses, and because they are on a quick turnaround timeline, we have provided updated protocols for those employees to enter our schools during their duty hours to access staff restrooms.&nbsp;Our transportation staff\u2019s key card access will be limited between the hours of 7:00 AM &#8211; 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Please reach out to the safety team with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Raptor<\/span>: As discussed in last week\u2019s Office Manager meeting, all Raptor kiosks and user accounts are equipped with an \u201cEmergency button.\u201d While this button is not a silent alarm\/panic system, it a great tool to alert your Building Admin and District Safety Team that you need support in the front office.&nbsp;Please review the document describing use of of the button.<\/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\">Please use this document when sharing the <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OpKgWa0EikUtGqGXi6bVM4wcX5gNHh2Q\/view?usp=drive_link\">BLS Strategic Initiatives<\/a> rather than the past one when referencing our Strategic Initiatives. We altered the language around Priority Standards to reflect Standards-based instruction and grading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Substitute Hiring: Please help spread the word that the ESD is hiring substitutes by sharing this <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ye8WEn5ObsbzWoE6l3dNYtFoGC6a55i9\/view?usp=sharing\">flyer<\/a>!  You can also use this <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XXnTKDC2mhYJSRm5TCfUWPXZ5adxXFu0\/view?usp=drive_link\">Social Media Post jpg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Social Emotional Wellness &#8211; Jennifer Hauth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is time to celebrate your school counselors!!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1gsglQmblzQfkRIlqcmu5kxj6qaSBUwmWbhXHb4M8DyY\/edit?usp=sharing\">See this resource<\/a>. Jess and I will be coming around to drop off a goodie as well\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National School Counseling Week (NCSW) 2025 is Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within our schools. The theme this year is:&nbsp;<em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive<\/span><\/em><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who \u201cimplement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NCSW is always celebrated the first full week in February and there are multiple resources available below to help you celebrate school counselors next week at your school site. We will celebrate our student success staff the week of March 3rd during school social worker week.Here is a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcounselor.org\/getmedia\/02418309-f53e-4610-b6b3-7faa6f05fab0\/2025-NSCW-Certificate.pdf\">\u201cCertificate of Appreciation\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;that you can use for your counselors and click on link above for some resources to help your school celebrate this week with your counselor(s)\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\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\">We are very excited to be adding a<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">&nbsp;Director of District Activities and Athletics<\/span>&nbsp;to bring our secondary school athletic and activity programs together under one vision. This role is focused on ensuring that every student has access to consistent, high-quality extracurricular experiences, no matter which school they attend. By aligning programs across the district, we\u2019re creating more opportunities for students to grow, connect, and succeed\u2014academically, socially, and emotionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will be a BLAST position and we&#8217;ll be posting this position on our site Monday and sharing it widely across the region to attract a strong pool of candidates. If you\u2019d like to learn more about the role or have any questions, please connect with Ryan.<\/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>Sign up for a February Site Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kb9sxCU81PVDoRpc_7Nd-_Me8wHwaFaXrqSTZuDMPgs\/edit?usp=sharing\">here <\/a><\/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>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/11W85Exo17St7xip68SBng2iVN-0txOZUpzvWahRfj98\/preview\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/11W85Exo17St7xip68SBng2iVN-0txOZUpzvWahRfj98\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quick Ops Survey<\/a> if you haven&#8217;t already<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide where you want your new animal policy sign on your property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan your SRO gratitude!  Not too early to start!  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update office staff on the new protocol with bus drivers accessing the building <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get ready to recognize your school counselor next week if you have one<\/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 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 would be nice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 3:  <\/strong>Progress Report deadline 4:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 4:<\/strong>  Testing Coordinator meeting at Ensworth at 2:00, followed by our Horizontal meeting from  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\n\n\n<li><strong>February 19:<\/strong> Administrator Professional Development from 3:00 &#8211; 5:00 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 11:<\/strong> Horizontal Meeting 3:00 &#8211; 5:00 p.m. at Pine Ridge hosted by PRE and NSE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>And Finally&#8230;It is the end of January!  <\/strong><\/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-2025-01-30-at-5.33.05\u202fPM-1024x1010.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1394\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was fun taking the Leadership assessment yesterday and learning more about ourselves and each other.&nbsp; Thanks for participating and leaning into your strengths!&nbsp; In case you were wondering, here are mine and Tammy&#8217;s strengths from yesterday: Karen&#8217;s:&nbsp;&nbsp;Love, Gratitude, Social <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2025\/01\/31\/january-30-2025\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  January 30, 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-1350","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\/1350","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=1350"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1350\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1401,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1350\/revisions\/1401"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}