{"id":1870,"date":"2026-01-23T01:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T01:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/?p=1870"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:26:45","slug":"january-22-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2026\/01\/23\/january-22-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"January 22, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-4.24.34-PM-884x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-4.24.34-PM-884x1024.png 884w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-4.24.34-PM-259x300.png 259w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-4.24.34-PM-768x889.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-4.24.34-PM.png 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/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\">Nothing like a week shrouded in low clouds and chilly fog to make you crave some good crusty bread and a hearty bowl of soup!  Here is one of my favorite recipes, <a href=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/zuppa-toscana\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/zuppa-toscana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Zuppa Toscana&#8221;<\/a>, otherwise known as the Olive Garden soup.  Enjoy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1MN2ffqOFAUIu70PdYFqw2gXHyAaFGjBcfR9ALPsW0-g\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1MN2ffqOFAUIu70PdYFqw2gXHyAaFGjBcfR9ALPsW0-g\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here is the link to the January Slide deck<\/a> from Horizontal.  Remember, there is a link to the Core Effectiveness meeting slides for your mid year review. This is also mid-SLGG review time. Don&#8217;t forget to check in with your staff on their goals (there is no where to document the conversation in the eval system, but please make sure to have these conversations.). Tammy and Karen will connect about SLGGs at upcoming site visits.  In the meantime, Here is the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19JUfK1Ezn5njfgR0H2lMOsGcOPixtaldUea3L_0gFzk\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SLGG form<\/a>&nbsp;that your teachers and you will use to fill out your&nbsp;SLGGs&nbsp;as well as a list o<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19JUfK1Ezn5njfgR0H2lMOsGcOPixtaldUea3L_0gFzk\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">f plug and play&nbsp;SLGGs&nbsp;<\/a>for everyone in your building.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/11\/19\/november-19th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2025\/12\/10\/december-10th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2026\/01\/07\/january-7th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2026\/01\/21\/january-21st-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">January 21st&nbsp;Elementary TLC Update<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.smore.com\/n\/s72qp-special-edge\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/app.smore.com\/n\/t5us6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/app.smore.com\/n\/jydxg-special-edge\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/app.smore.com\/n\/jydxg-special-edge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.smore.com%2Fn%2Fru61h&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Cfbdc9a1a4b1f4d71477208de59cf5ac3%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C639046944534513290%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RKPZYD0WQaBGG17gZIybiYyRnO0a%2B%2BHoqp3GxpqKrsY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special EDge<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp; (January 22)<\/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\/1DA0KY8Wk8a7mUejdllMRcgnRmIU8Mqga8LuWqe5rKeg\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DA0KY8Wk8a7mUejdllMRcgnRmIU8Mqga8LuWqe5rKeg\/edit?usp=sharing\">Dates to recognize groups<\/a> (Coming up:  School Counseling week&#8211;first week of Feb!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheets%2Fd%2F1yprnRZ1ojSK4k-eUK5NyTN2H_4wqm1vC4NMpISk21Fw%2Fedit%3Fgid%3D396910190%23gid%3D396910190&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Cdea418920f3e4dda630408de4ee80eb9%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C639034955732600895%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sD3dNE2qzsp4MKA1wUvtBqF0eFcPHDy2vYR7phNXHEg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPI&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheets%2Fd%2F1yprnRZ1ojSK4k-eUK5NyTN2H_4wqm1vC4NMpISk21Fw%2Fedit%3Fgid%3D396910190%23gid%3D396910190&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Cdea418920f3e4dda630408de4ee80eb9%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C639034955732626361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=M2t8NMbPihfDLWLM1JqRiswipjTkLggrAotYnBLN6%2BM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trained<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheets%2Fd%2F1yprnRZ1ojSK4k-eUK5NyTN2H_4wqm1vC4NMpISk21Fw%2Fedit%3Fgid%3D396910190%23gid%3D396910190&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7Cdea418920f3e4dda630408de4ee80eb9%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C639034955732647917%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=854D4n7UN8VjF%2BjwPlzG%2BqB9xnFUwZirEVuBZavji9c%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Staff List<\/a> (let Sara Young know if you see staff who are not at your school)<\/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-8932657b7d3f7546d143eaf67e232869\" id=\"block-c106e5d4-0337-4372-a9c3-e8badcc53475\">Notes from our Team:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Andrea in Human Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2744\ufe0f&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Cold Weather Reminders from Human Resources<\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2744\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While our winter has been relatively mild thus far, we wanted to share a few helpful reminders &#8211; just in case Old Man Winter decides to show up!  Please be sure to review our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bendlapine.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/r\/Human%20Resources\/Inclement%20Weather%20Guidelines%20-%20all%20staff.pdf?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=IU2o2z&amp;xsdata=MDV8MDJ8dGFtbXkuZG90eUBiZW5kLmsxMi5vci51c3xhMGRlMzdjYmIzYjU0ZWI4MjRhMzA4ZGU1ODgyMGRiYXxiOWM1MTI5M2U0Yjk0N2E4OTA0YTQ1Mjg2NDU2OGZlMXwwfDB8NjM5MDQ1NTEyNzU5ODIwMjQ1fFVua25vd258VFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKRmJYQjBlVTFoY0draU9uUnlkV1VzSWxZaU9pSXdMakF1TURBd01DSXNJbEFpT2lKWGFXNHpNaUlzSWtGT0lqb2lUV0ZwYkNJc0lsZFVJam95ZlE9PXwwfHx8&amp;sdata=dFFFSzlYaCs2eVNHMVVJRkptVCtRSGtWemY0RTVFS3pBWGhnbmY2U0hUMD0%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inclement Weather Guidelines<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If winter weather does roll in, remember to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to walk like a penguin &#8211; short steps, slow and steady wins the race.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give yourself extra travel time (driving and walking),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bundle up and wear weather-appropriate footwear,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kayla in Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Reminder for recess\/lunch winter weather guidance:&nbsp; <\/span>When the outside temperature falls to&nbsp;20\u00b0F&nbsp;or below (not including wind chill), the administration will use caution when allowing outdoor school activities(This information is found in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1a7Cwyb20W-5GfLDod7zyUG7-g9N3l-fH%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dshare_link&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C18247f955a164fdcb87e08de59dd9b59%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C639047005483474822%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=08DcqKiVeiMBPoXrD4c2TTgj4Y1EKSaoKhjCuvUqnl0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quick Reference Guide for Emergencies aka \u201cthe Red Green\u201d<\/a>). See the NOAA Windchill chart&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1a7Cwyb20W-5GfLDod7zyUG7-g9N3l-fH%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dshare_link&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctammy.doty%40bend.k12.or.us%7C18247f955a164fdcb87e08de59dd9b59%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C639047005483503674%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=y739SSEIOUuhLwO%2Bj7B693H16%2F%2FYska5FNdfHdwJyI0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Administrators have the discretion to send students outside in inclement weather. For example, it could be above 20\u00b0F but extremely icy, so you may decide to keep students inside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Becca in Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s never too early to get Educators\u2019 Night Out at the High Desert Museum on your calendars! The annual back-to-school night for teachers is Thursday, September 24, 2026. All educators are invited to network with community organizations to support and enhance their upcoming school year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we look toward spring and getting our own school open houses on calendars, we can leave this date open for our staffs. In other words, please do not schedule your Open Houses on this date, so that your staff can attend. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Jennifer in Student Well Being<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf89 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">National School Counseling Week 2026 (#NSCW26) is February 2\u20136, 2026<\/span>! This special week shines a spotlight on the incredible impact of our school counselors and the unique ways they support students every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 theme, <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">School Counselors Amplify Student Success<\/span><\/em>, says it all! Presented by ASCA, National School Counseling Week celebrates how school counselors help students thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and as they plan for future careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 National School Counseling Week is always held during the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">first full week of February,<\/span> and we\u2019re excited to share several resources below to help you celebrate the amazing school counselor(s) at your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc99 Please note: We will also be celebrating our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Student Success Staff<\/span> during <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">School Social Worker Week<\/span>, the week of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">March 1st<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfc5 Included below is a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Certificate of Appreciation <\/span>you can use to recognize your counselors, along with additional ideas and resources to make this week extra special. Let\u2019s show our counselors how much they are valued and appreciated! \ud83d\ude0a\ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcounselor.org\/getmedia\/ffc1c486-277e-4dfd-a0cf-d7c7703276be\/2026-NSCW-Certificate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certificate of Appreciation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolcounselor.org\/getmedia\/8568758a-01ba-4a18-8bce-1b012ba715ab\/Happy-NSCW26.pdf\">Sign<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolcounselor.org\/Events-Professional-Development\/Events\/National-School-Counseling-Week\/2021-Toolkit\">NSCW Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcounselor.org\/getmedia\/23a29be4-4180-4ec9-8f7e-0d4584323d5f\/2026-NSCW-Promo-Toolkit.pdf\">Promo Kit<\/a><\/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-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>Download the Core Effectiveness Slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and share Inclement Weather Guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review inside recess guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block out September 24 as a &#8220;no evening event&#8221; for the fall to attend Educators Night Out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get ready to celebrate School Counseling week!<\/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 27: <\/strong> PLCs 3 and 4 from 3:00 &#8211; 4:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 28: <\/strong> All Admin PD 3:00 &#8211; 4:30 Perseverance Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 30<\/strong>: Progress Reports &#8211; No school for students (review BEA Article 15.8 regarding working from home that day for certified members)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 3: <\/strong>Horizontal Meeting 3:00 &#8211; 4:30 at Bear Creek in the Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 10: <\/strong>PLCs 1 and 2, 3:00 &#8211; 4:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 16:  <\/strong>President&#8217;s Day&#8212;you must use non-contract to take this day off, as it is not a paid holiday for us.  It is a day off for Students and the rest of the staff.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 17: <\/strong>PLCs 3 and 4,  3:00 &#8211; 4:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 18:  <\/strong>All Admin PD 3:00 &#8211; 4:30 Perseverance Hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And finally&#8230; Congratulations to our Next Duck Drawing winner Brooke Catterson!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s back to back Porcupines, with this week&#8217;s winner being, Brooke Catterson!  Brooke is Assistant Principal at Ponderosa Elementary, where she has trained at least 3 different principals in her tenure there!  \ud83e\udd23   Prior to Ponderosa, Brooke was Student Services and a classroom teacher at Ensworth Elementary for many years. Need to know the history of BLS?  Brooke is your gal, as she has been in the district for many years. One of Brooke&#8217;s greatest joys has been getting to attend school each day with her daughter Mackenzie.  How lucky to have a front row seat to your child&#8217;s education. She joked for years that she would retire when Mckenzie graduated Ponderosa&#8230;she wasn&#8217;t joking!  It&#8217;s no secret that Brooke is retiring at the end of the year as Mackenzie moves onto 6th grade! We are missing you already, but until then, congratulations for winning this week!  Let us know your drink of choice and we will be happy to deliver.  Thanks for all you do Brooke!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1871\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-8.07.00-AM-859x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-8.07.00-AM-859x1024.png 859w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-8.07.00-AM-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-8.07.00-AM-768x915.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-8.07.00-AM.png 886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Tammy and Karen Nothing like a week shrouded in low clouds and chilly fog to make you crave some good crusty bread and a hearty bowl of soup! 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