{"id":946,"date":"2024-04-26T03:42:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T03:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/?p=946"},"modified":"2024-04-26T03:43:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T03:43:49","slug":"april-25-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2024\/04\/26\/april-25-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"April 25, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jzAv-MkKzbvi-3cwgQPqnzQ6O8jCGQvN\/view?usp=sharing\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2024\/04\/nafsce.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1010\" style=\"width:468px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We are learning a lot about what it means to create <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">AUTHENTIC family engagement<\/span> and we can&#8217;t wait to share more with you all! Click on the icon above for access to a great tool that your school could use when creating your family engagement plan. Check out page 26 for a way to monitor your programming over time. There is a lot to think about! <br>But, I&#8217;m also really wondering how Tim feels about the Bills&#8217; draft picks. Hmmm&#8230;\ud83e\udd14<\/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\"><strong>First Aid\/CPR: <\/strong>If your school is under the ration needed for CPR\/First Aid shared by Stephanie Bent this week, please make a plan to meet this before we leave for the year. It will help you be prepared for next year without a question. If you need help or ideas, please reach out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Levy Talk: <\/strong>Consider the ways in which you might educate your PTOs related to the upcoming levy. Tammy and I are happy to support you with this type of connection too. Ballots will go out in just a week! <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/13ZoWMrWm6XRc4MbZweig2O-X0SDwPbSSZbnNReDHT34\/edit?usp=sharing\">HERE<\/a> is some information that Scott has put together if you&#8217;re looking for a bit more information than the flyers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><u>Middle School Transition and Math Bypass Testing for 5<\/u><sup><u>th<\/u><\/sup><u>&nbsp;grade<\/u><\/strong>: An assessment needs to be given for some 5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade students who could potentially skip 6<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade math if they meet the requirements.&nbsp;This assessment will only be given to 5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade students whose teacher nominates them based on their math proficiency being exceptional, parents request their child take the test, or students who nominate themselves.&nbsp;This assessment will use iReady and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete on the iPad.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schedule this assessment for some time in May and pull the identified students to a space and administer the assessment before the end of the year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Math Bypass Test Info:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1RML5g3SmogFmE89v4yJd50waKXHKkJ7d6kFGZ3_354Y\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQ you can provide families<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">DIBELS Testing will begin on May 9th<\/span>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-wjfJFbQLcuo-6940G58U75xnFLTfOtj_zSbmCllsaM\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here is the schedule.<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reminders:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The testing team tests all students K-5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to set up the testing area with 12 stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear schedules for school testing staff so they can also test students on testing day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>Four hour and less sub payments: <\/strong>Every sub coded between July 1, 2023 and the date of March 4,2024, covered by the district. Anyone who was coded 4 hours after 3\/4\/24 will be paid by you. As of April 5, if you put in for a 4 hour sub they will be paid for only 4 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Youth Truth.<\/strong> Reminder: Please share the data presentations with your staff by May 8. By May 29, meet with your ICCL teams to synthesize the information you get from the posters at the data walks, and decide what you want to focus on. Write the 2 areas of focus and link them in your School Design Plans under the Annual Plan Review Tab in the mid-year location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-at-9.26.11\u202fPM-1024x441.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-983\" style=\"width:592px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-fb46d505-38ce-454f-a147-5a49afcc1b97\">\n<li>Interested staff members must indicate their interest in having their child attend KIDS Inc by filling out the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/V57K77eHu8dbPZGr5\">KIDS Inc Interest Form<\/a> and<strong> submitting an application to the program<\/strong> that can be found on the KIDS Inc website. The application period is May 6- May 17.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roger White support: <\/strong> Want to help? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mealtrain.com\/trains\/gm9yy3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mealtrain.com\/trains\/gm9yy3\">Click this link<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Performance Evaluation Reminders<\/span>: All goals, formal observations and most mini\u2019s should be finalized in UKG by the end of April.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are asking Level Leaders to review your progress during their next one-on-one site visit.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In addition,&nbsp;please initiate&nbsp;Self-Reflections (SRs) for your staff this week. You may \u2018skip\u2019 instead of \u2018initiate\u2019 SRs those who are not on a full evaluation cycle this year.&nbsp; Staff are instructed to complete their SRs by May 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cDjsCYoz7RKFmqkSoPoyXLZmKg5X7QuM\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>&nbsp;is an instruction video to share with your staff on how to complete self-reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rmcRDzKaLUzoaEuGF_gpUkHRj2buoGV7\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>&nbsp;is an instructional video for admin on how to review, submit and finalize self-reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Erin&#8217;s Law:<\/strong> When you finish with these, let April Jorgenson know!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transfer Interviews: <\/strong>Update, they have now been moved to April 30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TLC Update:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2024\/04\/17\/april-17th-update\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2024\/04\/03\/april-3rd-update\/\"> April 18, &nbsp;Elementary TLC Update<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tentative BEA Agreement can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17GhvslYg4Np9Yhr_WxdLwtQIwNs9Qxk6\/view?usp=sharing\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1MyZDd61ri9at7OF8a-QbaA5jbwqYWZ_u\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113868335263779891565&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1MyZDd61ri9at7OF8a-QbaA5jbwqYWZ_u\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113868335263779891565&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">Inservice Week Certified work calendar <\/a>for 24-25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April: <\/strong>Naglieri testing &amp; SBAC for ELA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May: <\/strong>SBAC for Math and Science<\/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<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\">Please look for an e-mail coming from Aimee Snyder, our District\/County Partnership Health Supervisor. She is sending an invite for parents\/caregivers of students in grades 4th-10<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;to participate in a 20-minute online survey.&nbsp;&nbsp;This survey is part of a county-wide assessment of prevention needs for families around topics like substance use and mental health. And, the first 85 English respondents and 85 Spanish respondents will receive a $15 Visa gift card for their participation!<\/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>April 30:  <\/strong>All goals, formal observations, and most mini observations finalized in UKG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 30: <\/strong>Transfer interviews: High Lakes Elementary, 3:15-5:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 1: <\/strong>BRYT Focus Groups for SSCs\/SSEAs during SIW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 4: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1R5WtQKdO57kW_rhe4bbYR2qqKHOhz-QnbRHLKIwwxRA\/edit?usp=sharing\">Queer Prom 7 pm at BTA<\/a> (Star Wars theme)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 6-May 10: <\/strong>Teacher Appreciation Week!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 15:  <\/strong>Monthly Admin PD at Perseverance Hall, 3:00-4:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 18:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.watch\/rF0-xDxT6q\/\">Kinder Fiesta 10-1 at Ed Center<\/a> (newly enrolling Spanish-speaking kindergarten families)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 28:  <\/strong>Horizontal Meeting @ Rosland 3:00-5:00 (Please add in travel time, as we will be starting on time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 30: <\/strong>School Counselor Celebration in board room 8-9:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 1:<\/strong> Pride @ Drake Park (BLS Family Advisory hosting a booth)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 6: <\/strong>GSA in the Park: 10-1 at Troy Field\/Ed Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 6:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1RcXQs3dADT-Y84ELz0doR83yKRlS2TkT\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong> <\/strong>TAG Night at Juniper 5-6 pm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 15-16: <\/strong>Juneteenth Community Celebration in Drake Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 18:  <\/strong> Last Horizontal meeting of the year @ Hollinshead Barn, 3:00-5:00. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And finally&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/files\/2024\/04\/world-wish-day1-1.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1008\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When did you last make a wish? Was it on your previous birthday? All wishes are all important. After all, if you don\u2019t have wishes and dreams, you don\u2019t have hope! Start your week off right by making a wish for yourself and helping someone else&#8217;s wish come true on this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysoftheyear.com\/days\/world-wish-day\/\">World Wish Day (April 29)<\/a><\/strong>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do Now: First Aid\/CPR: If your school is under the ration needed for CPR\/First Aid shared by Stephanie Bent this week, please make a plan to meet this before we leave for the year. It will help you be prepared <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/2024\/04\/26\/april-25-2024\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  April 25, 2024<\/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-946","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\/946","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=946"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/946\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1015,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/946\/revisions\/1015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=946"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=946"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/tammy.doty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=946"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}