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From Tammy and Karen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Optimism is important in our work because it helps us see challenges as opportunities rather than roadblocks. When we approach problems with a hopeful mindset, we stay open to creative solutions, build resilience in the face of setbacks, and inspire confidence in those around us. Optimism doesn\u2019t mean ignoring difficulties\u2014it means choosing to focus on possibilities and progress, which creates the energy and motivation needed to move forward together. We encourage you to print the October Optimism Challenge and use it as a simple way to inject some optimism into every day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conference Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With conferences quickly approaching, we have several topics to go over concerning this time of the year.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conference Length Expectations:  In past partnership with the BEA, we landed on the following information.  If a teacher has 25 or less students, their conferences need to be between 25-30 minutes to accommodate for transition times as needed (25 min gives time for a quick restroom break, time in case one goes longer, etc.).  If a teacher has 26 or more students, their conferences can be 20 minutes, giving the teacher the ability to have a few longer ones as well as including transition times if needed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How we conference:  The following link to staff is a mutually developed message from Bend-La Pine and BEA that needs to be copied and pasted into your staff newsletter regarding the parameters around “how” we conference.  Following the letter to staff is a link for a family letter you can use to send to your families explaining what may happen if they choose to go on a vacation during conference times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to message for teaching staff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letter to Families re: leaving during conferences<\/a>.  Using this letter is at your discretion.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreters: Principals, work with your office team to submit your requests for interpreters ASAP via Linguist Link (do not rely on CAFE members at this point–they should be used for back-up only).  Language Specialists and Family Liaisons can help coordinate languages and appointments.  On conference nights, a front-office staff member needs to be available to support interpreters (direct them to their assignment location, clarify scheduling or meeting access info, etc).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

School supply message to share at conferences: We’ll discuss this further at some point, but for now: Ahead of conferences, feel free to share this message<\/a> with your families via your upcoming school communications and\/or with your PTO\/PTA.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reminder<\/span>: Teachers have been registering for the October 8th Educator Network Day. \u00a0You can see where your teachers are signing up for\u00a0here<\/a>. Please ask your teachers to register if they haven\u2019t yet even if they plan to stay at their school site. Please review last week’s blog for information about locations and tasks for your school. If you have any questions please let us know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n