{"id":685,"date":"2024-01-26T05:25:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T05:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/?p=685"},"modified":"2024-01-26T18:30:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T18:30:34","slug":"january-25-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2024\/01\/26\/january-25-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"January 25, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puzzledayfun.com\/free-puzzles\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2024\/01\/national-puzzle-day-banner_1308-126114-1024x898.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-773\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on the picture above to learn more, get free games, and add a bit of joy to your Monday!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(6,147,227) 0%,rgb(32,254,2) 80%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%)\">Do Now:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please complete your letters by Friday for your third year employees and put them in <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1jyUn1Y_IfjG6Cq0KQ3lcW616IeaTRifL?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this google drive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We only have a couple days left of <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1gkaOLtC54U_Ul-ZwW34xLPfbqU0N8UX8XUuU5iVsYVk\/edit?usp=sharing\">Youth Truth<\/a>! The district has a goal of 100% staff participation and 75% families participating and the last day is February 2nd. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1RNfu8uaNWA9bkjRiqtU1gkVkH2k0Rk9-DQi1A_cnqRk\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1RNfu8uaNWA9bkjRiqtU1gkVkH2k0Rk9-DQi1A_cnqRk\/edit?usp=sharing\">Here is a \u201cCheat sheet\u201d <\/a>to help with implementation. We should have reports on February 16th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please make a plan with your staff around teaching to meet Erin&#8217;s Law between February and May. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cUhmLAUsxd-SAFNxn6g4RhlsDwZg3A8auGmI_tNrv0E\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here the resources for both the family letter and instruction.<\/a> Principals, please document and ensure lessons were taught via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yYeYDKfEpqFeE3cDxqotg-Eix9ZVYnEy\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101795580140760974491&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this form.<\/a>&nbsp; Return to April Jorgenson in Teaching and Learning when complete. You can refer to last week&#8217;s blog for other resources as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lkutlLAH9spsPmVxXj6albFGae3oKuKs\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here is<\/a>&nbsp;the flyer invitation for our Black History Month kick-off.&nbsp;Please<strong> work with your ICCL-DEI rep or other relevant staff to make sure that any Black\/African American students, families, and staff at your school are personally invited to this event<\/strong>, and that your staff are aware of the event (they&#8217;re welcome to share with students\/families as they see fit).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we are looking for teachers to share their practice and ideas with other teachers at our Feb 28<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;Educator Network Day.&nbsp; Please have them sign up<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/8e4ZkMXDWtbSPGsp9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;here&nbsp;<\/a>if they have an idea for a session and are willing to facilitate that session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(6,147,227) 0%,rgb(249,245,28) 46%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%)\">Reminders:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-fb46d505-38ce-454f-a147-5a49afcc1b97\">\n<li><strong>Education Foundation<\/strong>: Grants are due 3\/1: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blpedfoundation.org\">www.blpedfoundation.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documenting in Synergy&#8211;Majors\/Minors\/Suspensions<\/strong>&#8211;Inputting discipline information into Synergy needs to be done within 24 hours of an incident and\/or suspension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UKG refresher input<\/strong>: Please take this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/2AxbLXDBHFau83k7A\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/2AxbLXDBHFau83k7A\">super brief survey <\/a>to help us identify the greatest need for our training on the 31st. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TAG Testing Timeline: <\/strong>Please make sure <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1vo50JdTQwcaGnQsdXIqAgHuxYWp8Iu6H\/view?usp=sharing\">these dates<\/a> are on your radar and you have a plan for testing at your school. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HR<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1nBkDienskb5aTupos_hBJn2p2PdS5z1U3FaRnEXyKjE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Performance Module Overview Document &#8211; Certified Staff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/12yl8wMol3RSEaIKNaNcvsT8HDral3RsRFBdNy95Cq44\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UKG Performance Evaluation Guide for District Administrators<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1I1xS2ouLyAZr3f8p3FbUNoryqtNvt9da6nOaHLHIu6A\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slides<\/a>&nbsp;from the October 25 BLAST training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/11S2EhwlZQfDsVWZRAXsCf-Rp19PWoHNrEV5FyLRMB-c\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Link for 2022\/23 Evaluation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bendlapine.sharepoint.com\/Human%20Resources\/Staff%20Evaluation\/Staff%20Evaluation%20Manuals\/edition_5_-_evaluation_manual_-_certified_teacher.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edition_5_-_evaluation_manual_-_certified_teacher.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fYksd_dGIaJbr3XNUaxV701G16pryVBM\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=100371906187932857357&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bend-La Pine Schools: Modified Evaluation System for Certified Staff, 2023-24<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1SKdPsLI1AhgL_D2uaMRWaBvTx5zaDQjZKbg2Aq0AbIo\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SLGG google form<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Staff can either make a digital copy to complete or they can print and fill out a hard copy.&nbsp; These can be uploaded into UKG (instructions to follow)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Planning for subs? <\/strong>Consult the admin calendar<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Q05AWGg9Sjhw-IxeTD6ofpHPMCGWonnsrpVFUMblLVA\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Q05AWGg9Sjhw-IxeTD6ofpHPMCGWonnsrpVFUMblLVA\/edit?usp=sharing\"> here <\/a>and avoid scheduling your building PD days on the days colored mauve.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Title:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1n8Ai92SFqsGTla7XoNbfafAoLW9w0EpOTs-TqDV7AY0\/edit?usp=sharing\">Title School To Do List<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also, for Title, please don&#8217;t forget to get pre-approval before making your purchases and purchases should be aligned with your goals.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For your school design templates, please start working on the family engagement sections as well.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Services:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1DMv0QD3SToiByu6njqPf3Pn4m_K2m7Gc\/view\">Prevent, Teach, Respond<\/a>&nbsp;information,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1p4xhxZN4H3W2Q_gxtxt8MENNeVG999FtDqjs4MavFYE\/edit?usp=sharing\">PTR Facilitators Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1UqB4l8Ym9huKl61NZOBUP2ooNjWdC5Pq\/view\">MTSS Tier 3 process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counseling:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/blscounselors\/\">School Counseling Blog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Updated SRO List as of <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jB3xBHuwn1EYPgAg2ehYXopWjsr79UWl\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jB3xBHuwn1EYPgAg2ehYXopWjsr79UWl\/view?usp=sharing\">1\/2\/2024<\/a>.<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(6,147,227) 0%,rgb(85,247,247) 86%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%)\">New Notes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Stuart Schmidt at The Center: <\/strong>If you are new to our district you may not know about our third grade Train Your Brain program. This is a partnership with The Center to support our students with helmet use and helmet fitting. It is now the time of year when we begin planning for this program. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/15-G5sW2cRu4CscYGVPVxtlGwDoArakkyc2KVocIwZNw\/edit?usp=sharing\">Here is the link to the sign-up sheet<\/a>. Principals, please sign up on this sheet for your spring session by February 16th at the latest. This allows the team enough time to coordinate with volunteers who help with the helmet fitting and make a presentation schedule for staff. Alex Walker will be taking the lead on communicating with schools and following up regarding the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kayla in Safety: <\/strong>School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is February 15th. The Safety Team is requesting your help to collect cards, notes, pictures, etc. to present to our SRO team. The goal is to highlight the positive relationship between our SROs and their schools. If you are willing, please offer your students the opportunity to share their appreciation for their respective SRO, and send any items to the Safety Team at the Ed Center&nbsp;<strong>no later than Friday, February 9th.<\/strong>&nbsp;We are also happy to stop by and pick them up!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Sean in Student Services: <\/strong>A reminder of upcoming regional Culture of Care professional development sessions that still have space available for Central Oregon educators and school partners. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdaWH0sL-EZdGXg7SdUSyyI3B1W0Kaqm_mKpIrzE2TNXE4A0w\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Register for all opportunities here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using Restorative Questions &amp; Circles Effectively (Tier II):&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Builds on the intro course, diving deeper into using the RP questions and facilitating proactive and responsive circles.<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday,&nbsp;<strong>February 13th<\/strong>, 8:30am-12:30pm in Boardroom at Bend Education Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restorative Conferencing (Tier III)<\/strong>:<em>&nbsp;A responsive process to engage with those who cause and experience harm, along with related community to bring about healing, facilitate reentry and repair relationships. Introduction and Circles training recommended as prerequisites.<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday,&nbsp;<strong>April 23rd,<\/strong>&nbsp;8:30am-12:30pm at Trinity Episcopal, Bend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community of Practice sessions also available following each training for further&nbsp;exploration and practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Jennifer in Student Services: <\/strong>National School Counseling Week 2024 (#NSCW24) is Feb. 5-9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcounselor.org\/getmedia\/962feaf8-f848-4c3a-9776-5c812f2f1653\/2024-NSCW-Certificate.pdf\">\u201cCertificate of Appreciation\u201d<\/a> that you can use for your counselors as well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcounselor.org\/getmedia\/008a965f-1390-4a43-8cec-bcd8494847ec\/2024-happy-nscw-sign.pdf\">sign <\/a>for them to hang on their door if you choose. Click on slide below for some resources to help your school celebrate this week with your counselor(s)\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/TMl0AFUxaEBctE21s5QPdr9lDK6ljO38WREyNktTaF8c1AdCx-MLtZCo0WhW7I7nvYhlylQ8dCxA1fM7-G85Y61z2fYK9bIeFdSQmbZ_p2zoeey-Ar00oPmoF07SgKaFV92z7ZmiPHJB09yBNDD8Ng\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kinsey in DEI: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><u>Racial Equity Professional Learning:<\/u><\/strong> Our school district is committed to sending all administrators and supervisors to CFEE.&nbsp;CFEE&nbsp;stands for Coaching for Educational Equity.&nbsp; This is a four-day intensive workshop focused on racial equity and the impact of Oregon&#8217;s unique history on our current education systems. Sending all leaders to this workshop aligns our shared understandings, common language, and core values as a cohesive leadership team.&nbsp; This alignment supports our strategic priorities, equity stance, and decision-making across the district.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large portion of our team has already attended!&nbsp; If you aren\u2019t yet a graduate of this workshop, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd2LOnCwDicApeqMaDZ9IZ9PlYtlikW2tPnl0NB--0zyDhPJw\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register<\/a>&nbsp;for one of the upcoming sessions, or reach out to Kinsey if you have further questions.&nbsp; &nbsp;Level leaders and department supervisors will share additional level-specific guidance with their teams, and Kinsey will be in touch with your registration confirmation or wait-list status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong><u>Emerging Student Needs<\/u><\/strong>: The Office of DEI is closely tracking some actively-shifting trends we know you are experiencing regarding populations of extremely vulnerable students in your schools: unhoused, immigrant, unaccompanied, and other vulnerable youth.&nbsp; While these students often do not manifest externalizing behavior challenges, we recognize they have highly specialized needs impacting your school.&nbsp; We recognize, too, that these students require and deserve immediate care and resources that may be unfamiliar or less accessible to your teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will be dedicating time at an upcoming Admin PD to address this topic together.&nbsp; In the meantime, please remember (and remind staff) to feel free to slow down, learn about each student individually, and build relationships.&nbsp; A great leadership move you could do right now would be to shadow a student for a couple periods or ask a few content teachers how they&#8217;re feeling with supporting these vulnerable students in their classes.&nbsp; As always, if you have an overwhelming need or unique case that needs immediate support, please reach out to relevant support staff (family liaisons, language specialists, FAN, McKinney-Vento coordinator, counselors, equity coaches, etc).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Dave in Assessment: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/ode\/educator-resources\/assessment\/Documents\/Scoring_Recruitment_Notice_ELA_and_Math_Hand_Scoring.pdf\">Here is an opportunity for LA or math teachers<\/a> to make some extra money and learn a bit more about testing and their content areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Kimberly re: Belonging Book Study:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1sJ4EDtm2ZzWDxQnlqKMpJNAqkjcQfQRT\/view?usp=sharing\">HERE is the flyer<\/a> regarding a workshop on February 6th that is not intended to be an introduction to Belonging work. It is a level 2 workshop and will help you decide what comes next after initial work with the book. I have heard from some of you that my initial email for our Instructional Belonging Workshop disappeared. I apologize for the technical difficulties, and am attaching the flyer one more time so you have the opportunity to sign up and share with your colleagues who have read and worked with&nbsp;<em>Belonging through a Culture of Dignity<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a reminder, this workshop is not intended to be an introduction to Belonging work. It is a level 2 workshop and will help you decide&nbsp;<em>what comes next<\/em>&nbsp;after initial work with the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Paul in HR: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200b***Probationary\/Temporary Certified Staff*****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reminder:&nbsp;<strong>Due by Friday, January 26th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet with third-year staff member of concern that they are being moved on Support Strategies (contact Lora regarding what this improvement plan needs to look like)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed and uploaded all of your Renewal Recommendation letters into the appropriate school folder with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1jyUn1Y_IfjG6Cq0KQ3lcW616IeaTRifL?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this google drive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The School Board will begin reviewing your letters in early Feburary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resource Links<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1ERJQ3Xj_-zL9ws8JXiiceOYXl0k3sbh2yjoNtjRslvA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>&nbsp;is the google drive link of third-year probationary\/temporary certified staff (some P2\/T2 are also included by administrator request)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1dWEVXhaxz1xczMQg6tZftX5IprRshw1xz_5R4-oHgEI\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>&nbsp;is a draft template\/sample Renewal Recommendation letter for your guidance (make as many copies of the letter as you need)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified Professional Growth and Performance Manual (<a href=\"https:\/\/bendlapine.sharepoint.com\/Human%20Resources\/Staff%20Evaluation\/Staff%20Evaluation%20Manuals\/edition_5_-_evaluation_manual_-_certified_teacher.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edition_5_-_evaluation_manual_-_certified_teacher.pdf<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubrics for certified staff (<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1qH4zD39VtlGv-_4U95XbOQv4YRs6mzyr?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From TLC: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2024\/01\/24\/january-24th-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">January 24<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Elementary TLC Update<\/a> which includes Trauma-Informed Report Card Comments, Wayfinder Collection Feature: Self Care for Students, Movement Moments, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(6,147,227) 0%,rgb(85,247,247) 86%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%)\">From Tammy and Lisa:  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks for your time and attention on Tuesday for us to come back to center regarding our literacy expectations and practices. <strong>Your work to ensure the baseline practices in all classrooms is the most important step that you can take to put all students on the path toward reading by grade 2.<\/strong> If you&#8217;d like a thought partner about what your next steps might be with staff after you take an audit of classroom time, please reach out. We know this work is challenging and we are happy to support in whatever way we can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quick reminder: Please remember to give KIDS Inc a 2 week notice prior to asking that they move spaces within the building. We know that things come up and space is at a premium. Just a reminder that our current contract is outlined with the expectation above. Thanks! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,105,0) 0%,rgb(250,63,171) 83%,rgb(207,46,46) 100%)\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-fb46d505-38ce-454f-a147-5a49afcc1b97\">\n<li><strong>Jan 31, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1nDNQRF31uS2PrdvFTZia6EDr0Nh6HMkF\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=115985048102777420355&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">All Admin PD at Perseverance Hall, 3:00-4:30<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan 31: <\/strong>Black history month kick-off celebration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 8: <\/strong>Lunar New Year celebration\/AAPI Family Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 15: <\/strong>School Resource Officer Appreciation Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb 19:  <\/strong>President&#8217;s Day&#8212;This is not a paid holiday, so use non-contract if you don&#8217;t work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb 27:  3:00-5:00.<\/strong> Elementary Leadership, at North Star Elementary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar. 1: <\/strong>Education Foundation Grants are due: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blpedfoundation.org\">www.blpedfoundation.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And finally\u2026<\/h2>\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\/2024\/01\/funny-long-january-memes-confused.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-774\" style=\"width:588px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I&#8217;ve been in three conversations on this topic this week. Hang in there! February is just around the corner\ud83e\udd29! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do Now: Please complete your letters by Friday for your third year employees and put them in this google drive. We only have a couple days left of Youth Truth! 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