{"id":1799,"date":"2025-11-06T23:58:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T23:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/?p=1799"},"modified":"2025-11-06T23:58:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T23:58:25","slug":"november-6-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2025\/11\/06\/november-6-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"November 6, 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\/11\/download-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1801\" style=\"width:510px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-eb8b7896d2088a84d5459e4c76589eb1\" id=\"block-386a4043-1846-4e03-bbe6-afa74b92e478\">From Tammy and Karen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week we began our Gratitude Tour site visits, and they have truly been bucket-filling for everyone involved. It\u2019s such a gift to witness and hear about the incredible things happening in your schools every day. We are deeply grateful for these moments of celebration and connection over the next couple of weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As many of you know, Karen will be away next week (November 10\u201314) to support her parents in Minnesota as they transition to a place with additional care and support. While she may be reachable by phone at times, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact me (Tammy) if you need anything\u2014I&#8217;m happy to help in any way I can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also know that several of you are currently supporting parents or loved ones with significant medical needs. Please know that we are here to support you however we can. Most importantly, give yourself the grace and permission to care for your family first\u2014we\u2019ll take care of supporting your school.  Hugs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background 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\/2025\/09\/10\/september-10th-update\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/09\/24\/september-24th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/10\/22\/october-22nd-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/11\/06\/november-5th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">November 5th Elementary TLC Update<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/the-special-edge\/2025\/10\/02\/special-edge-october-2-2025\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/the-special-edge\/2025\/09\/18\/special-edge-september-18-2025\/\">SPECIAL EDGE LINK OCTOBER 2, 2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1prSysjRbXyE4zTy5P1GGuYSLfi19L9n818B8i-qBiGQ\/edit?tab=t.0\">1-Page Student Management guide<\/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><\/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\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DA0KY8Wk8a7mUejdllMRcgnRmIU8Mqga8LuWqe5rKeg\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DA0KY8Wk8a7mUejdllMRcgnRmIU8Mqga8LuWqe5rKeg\/edit?usp=sharing\">Dates to recognize groups<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-6a43e1017d7914be8426d77613383e99\" id=\"block-c106e5d4-0337-4372-a9c3-e8badcc53475\">Notes from our Team:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Eric in Student Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your school is documenting a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1Iu1kHh0gaehO6FeDmH1mddYjyb4K88iFF4EVAHOxDaU%2Fedit%3Ftab%3Dt.0&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C0242308ffed84c3b79af08de1bf1f56f%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638978923170464020%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pTQ9KGS%2FeS6i8iLnmTUbhjHaeZu93OKRJczuxn944jo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Abuse Report<\/a>, will you please store the Child Abuse Form in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send a copy to Eric Powell in Student Services\u00a0(Email is fine)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The building Principal should also maintain a copy of the report.   Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Ryan in HR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier this week, all Classified staff received an email announcing the opening of applications for the 2025 cohort of Bend-La Pine\u2019s Alternative Pathways Program (APP), a district-supported opportunity for Classified employees to pursue licensure for Certified roles that offers tuition reimbursement, paid student teaching\/practicum leave, and other supports as needed as they pursue their license. The announcement was also shared in the most recent edition of this week\u2019s Staff Spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The APP focuses on\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">hard-to-fill positions<\/span>\u00a0and places a particular emphasis on supporting\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">multilingual\u00a0and\u00a0bilingual\u00a0staff,<\/span> helping us strengthen our connection to students and families while developing our future educators and leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m asking that you all take a moment to think about who in your building or department might be a great candidate for this program, both those who have already expressed an interest in becoming licensed educators and those who may not yet see their own potential. A shoulder tap from you might be the spark that helps someone find the confidence they need to take this step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are open through December 2, 2025. If you\u2019d like more info on the program, you can email Ryan Kelling or visit the &nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bendlapine.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Tuition-Reimbursement.aspx?xsdata=MDV8MDJ8dGFtbXkuZG90eUBiZW5kLmsxMi5vci51c3w5N2IxYTcxOGVmYTA0MDU4Mjk4NzA4ZGUxYmRiYjczMXxiOWM1MTI5M2U0Yjk0N2E4OTA0YTQ1Mjg2NDU2OGZlMXwwfDB8NjM4OTc4ODI3NjM5MTkxOTQyfFVua25vd258VFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKRmJYQjBlVTFoY0draU9uUnlkV1VzSWxZaU9pSXdMakF1TURBd01DSXNJbEFpT2lKWGFXNHpNaUlzSWtGT0lqb2lUV0ZwYkNJc0lsZFVJam95ZlE9PXwwfHx8&amp;sdata=L3YrdURKdFFQQlpwSTlaSGU5N0lnTjROd2Z0RGhrOWxNNDR4L2poT3FPOD0%3d\">Employee Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Jessica Houser in Payroll<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please make sure employees at your site are aware of this important payroll update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the November and December payrolls, all employees will receive a paper paystub (or a live check if not enrolled in direct deposit) mailed directly to their home address on file. Payday remains the last business day of each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This change ensures every employee can easily access their pay information during school breaks when most staff are off-site or not connected to the district network. From now on, paystubs and paychecks will no longer be routed to school sites for pickup or distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">What to Know<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><u>All<\/u>\u00a0employees will automatically receive mailed paystubs in\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">November, December, June, July, and August.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees who want paper paystubs in additional months can email Payroll to opt in. (This election resets each year.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees can update their home address in UKG.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who need help setting up direct deposit can review the \u201cHow To\u201d guide on the Payroll Portal or reach out to Payroll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Substitute and extra-duty employees<\/span>\u00a0will continue to receive paper paystubs automatically every month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees can still view electronic paystubs through\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Employee Online<\/span>\u00a0when using a district device or network connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for sharing this information with your teams and helping ensure every employee has consistent access to their pay details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Julie in Curriculum and Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">mClass Math Beginning-of-Year assessment<\/span>\u00a0is our<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">\u00a0required benchmark assessment for math k-5.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have noticed that\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">not all teachers have administered this assessment yet<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Next Steps:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Check Your School\u2019s Status<\/span><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Log in to\u00a0Amplify.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fservice.amplify.com%2Farticle%2Fmclass-m-administrator-reports%23How_to_get_access&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Cfe4ecae6c4154385e34708de1d5b8083%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980475993726093%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5RkEO9vNcVD1g3MgoPqLq4K%2Blui32X37KyhexyujtGM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Admin Report<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fservice.amplify.com%2Farticle%2Fmclass-m-administrator-reports%23How_to_get_access&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Cfe4ecae6c4154385e34708de1d5b8083%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980475993726093%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5RkEO9vNcVD1g3MgoPqLq4K%2Blui32X37KyhexyujtGM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">s<\/span><\/a>:\u00a0Navigate to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fservice.amplify.com%2Farticle%2Fmclass-m-administrator-reports%23Completion_reports&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Cfe4ecae6c4154385e34708de1d5b8083%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980475993750021%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zGR54P%2BQNX2bXbX5LV4i0HmggGUenZwD%2FSTdic3T7qg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Completion Report<\/span><\/a>. This report will specifically show you which teachers still need to administer the assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Administer Immediately<\/span><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Please contact any identified teachers and ensure they\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1dtdmbbR3up9P1eO_yLqsblxs57qBoTCNVnC0OeGO7LY%2Fedit%3Ftab%3Dt.0%23bookmark%3Did.3f87ehgg6wz3&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Cfe4ecae6c4154385e34708de1d5b8083%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980475993767923%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=X6%2Bou5yYRLZmgPsD3PbNfGcfB9i%2F3yewriBCh1OrZYc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">administer the assessment<\/a>\u00a0as soon as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Meeting this benchmark is crucial for informing instruction.<\/span>\u00a0Please prioritize completion this coming week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kinsey in Policy and Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>Transgender Awareness Week<\/em>\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 -Action item-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week.&nbsp; Next week your building will receive a kit with&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1hN24e4Rr0F-7-i7sLA7Ea6kbO-Plqynl%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C1354a2e02522483ec43c08de1d83cd6c%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980649105707874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EG%2FmTqEN6sdulyGmibzan%2BS8quPwfxrLU3u2eQaR%2BVc%3D&amp;reserved=0\">ideas and supplies<\/a>&nbsp;for simple ways to support your transgender students or colleagues.&nbsp; Please connect with your Advocacy ICCL representative (or watch your mailbox) for those kits, and encourage your staff to participate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>Family Engagement<\/em>:<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 -For your review (share as applicable)-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Family Liaisons<\/span><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F114s8Y7Q1qwIE1fdNzYg6EehabIIo-sEI%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C1354a2e02522483ec43c08de1d83cd6c%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980649105729911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3TQhC0mQ41ci8zN%2F4DrXWFNhtB3u%2FQ76wBbMuHurLJg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>\u00a0are our Spanish-speaking liaisons, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1-6ayKUK556X7YyS73N8iQOOeqH_fZhnF%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C1354a2e02522483ec43c08de1d83cd6c%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980649105747366%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=h%2BMtKGVg%2FDHoSfcq5GgWRCMZLkjzoh01a1PXi6C3AcM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0are reminders on how to use their services.\u00a0 We also have part-time Black\/African American, Asian, and Youth Partnerships Liaisons&#8211;if you&#8217;d like to connect with one of them, let me know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">FAN Advocates<\/span>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1CsOUbGu5qYt_GyYoAgYNgW-dZ4DnIfXa%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing%26ouid%3D101901553894515394901%26rtpof%3Dtrue%26sd%3Dtrue&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C1354a2e02522483ec43c08de1d83cd6c%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980649105764604%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Wi1EMRiZFOmBquUkp64P8SzJQZyGwdszVNkGDzXDMpA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>\u00a0are reminders on their role.\u00a0 Remind your staff:\u00a0FAN\u00a0does\u00a0<em>not<\/em>\u00a0coordinate Christmas gifts for families and hasn&#8217;t for over 10 years. \u00a0FAN\u00a0resources are maxed out prioritizing basic needs (food, utilities, etc).\u00a0 There are many community-based organizations that\u00a0<em>do<\/em>\u00a0support religious or\u00a0holiday-based requests like Christmas gifts:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Fodhs%2Fpages%2Fcommunity-resources.aspx&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C1354a2e02522483ec43c08de1d83cd6c%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980649105781954%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=txTON0GcnuPFm9c7v18K8W32gjVYE0bel7SiD5fXngg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbend-or.toysfortots.org%2Flocal-coordinator-sites%2Flco-sites%2Fdefault.aspx%3FnPageID%3D0%26nPreviewInd%3D0%26nRedirectInd%3D3&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C1354a2e02522483ec43c08de1d83cd6c%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980649105799331%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SRU9nXWwjzUo97jVfXOmLziQKnlGD1S8%2BA4CB6Dtu0Q%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbend.salvationarmy.org%2Fbend_corps%2Ftree-of-joy%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C1354a2e02522483ec43c08de1d83cd6c%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980649105817194%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0PyO%2BFlW6xRQu98nZrxFt%2BJoMf%2Flm9YmIQNCzYp%2FVkc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0are a few resources.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Concerns\/celebrations<\/span>: If you have concerns about your liaison or advocate (inconsistent attendance, lack of responsiveness, etc), I need to know right away.\u00a0 Of course, if you have a note of appreciation or celebration about them, send me those too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Translation\/interpretation<\/span>: Remember, CAFE members are not your primary resource for language services.\u00a0 Also, please don&#8217;t ask them to &#8220;quickly review&#8221; your AI\/Google-translated communication.\u00a0 Use Linguist Link for translation\/interpretation requests.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1sWZpCnazGkeEdHg6Pg5QzwNJnTXpuBCd47yBa_Ii_iA%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C1354a2e02522483ec43c08de1d83cd6c%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980649105834627%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0ktx3YTIyDIZZ23OG4QzSn3Nn3bregReWJiXK%2BJTAYw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>\u00a0are reminders on differences between these services.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Food Access and Your Parent Groups:<\/span><\/em><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>-For your review (share as applicable)-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the absence of SNAP benefits for families in need, some of you have parent groups organizing to gather food and distribute it to families.&nbsp; This is great, if\/when boundaries are respected.&nbsp; Share these&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1Ja04GXM0N4GxKlPlgdC4TOh1xvJQNZ9cRLInL9FyKMc%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C1354a2e02522483ec43c08de1d83cd6c%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638980649105852175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=d6pn30mDuoSEuB%2FQltjVCCURqawFLAxdaGs7M%2Fx5mco%3D&amp;reserved=0\">talking points<\/a>&nbsp;with your parent group, as applicable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the link to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/application\/files\/3314\/5287\/6126\/IIABB-AR_Use_of_Feature_Films.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/application\/files\/3314\/5287\/6126\/IIABB-AR_Use_of_Feature_Films.pdf\">the policy on which movies can be shown<\/a> during the school day in our schools that we went over at horizontal this week. Don&#8217;t forget, PG can only be shown in 4th and 5th grades and you must use a parental permission form to get permission to show them.  SWANK , our new movie site can filter movies by ratings. <\/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>Make sure your office staff knows the new person to send DHS reports to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have a classified staff member who may be a great candidate for the Pathways Program?  Let them know!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share the Payroll Update with your staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with Advocacy ICCL Rep to partner with them on sharing about Transgender Awareness Week with your staff<\/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>November 11<\/strong>: Veteran&#8217;s Day&#8211;Enjoy!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 12:<\/strong>  All Admin PD from 3:00 &#8211; 4:30 at Perseverance Hall <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 14:<\/strong>  Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 18<\/strong>:  PLC 1 and PLC 2 Meeting Day 3:00 &#8211; 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 20:<\/strong>  College and Career Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 24-28<\/strong>:  Fall Break and Thanksgiving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And finally&#8230; Congratulations to our Next Duck Drawing winner Kimberly Sundberg!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kimberly is the principal at High Lakes Elementary, where she is in her 5th year as principal.  Prior to that, Kimberly was in the great state of Alaska, where she cut her teeth in education as a teacher and eventually a school leader.  Kimberly is passionate about creating an environment where students are loved, well cared for, and have a strong sense of belonging at their school. You can feel it the moment you walk into High Lakes. You may think of Kimberly as a serious person, but don&#8217;t let her fool you, she is as funny as they come!  Fun fact, Kimberly and Lisa Birk went to the same high school in Idaho. Congratulations Kimberly!  Please let us know your drink of choice and we will be happy to deliver.<\/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\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.48.56-PM-845x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1804\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Tammy and Karen This week we began our Gratitude Tour site visits, and they have truly been bucket-filling for everyone involved. It\u2019s such a gift to witness and hear about the incredible things happening in your schools every day. <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2025\/11\/06\/november-6-2025\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  November 6, 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-1799","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\/1799","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=1799"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1805,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1799\/revisions\/1805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}