COACH’S CORNER
Changes to First Step App:
The First Step app, which includes important safety resources such as the Safe Oregon Tip Line and 988, is being removed from secondary student iPads due to technical issues. The BLS IT department will be pushing the two apps out individually to student iPads so that students may access help for school safety and/or mental health anytime they need it. School Counselors, School Psychs, and Student Success staff are being notified directly so they can educate students about the changes.
Safe Oregon Tip Line
School Safety tip line to report and respond to student safety threats.
988
Talk or text for mental health struggles, emotional distress, drug or alcohol support, or if you just need someone to talk to; mental health counselors are here to support 24/7/365.
This change will be effective Feb 24th, 2025.
Questions or need support? Reach out to Jamie Gunter, [email protected].
FROM THE DESK OF COLLEEN FUNDERBERG
FROM THE DESK OF SHANNON WATTERS
IMPORTANT DATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS”
- Year-Long Professional Development Plan
- Upcoming Educator Network Days:
- March 12
- April 23
- Upcoming Job-Alikes:
- May 7
- Upcoming Educator Network Days:
- ESY
It’s time to start planning for ESY!
ESY case managers please send this form (available in English and Spanish) to all families whose child qualifies for ESY, per their IEP.
Considerations:
- Before sending home, please review the child’s IEP and mark whether they will attend:
- 8:30-10:00 am session (less than 120 minutes per week on the IEP) or the 8:30-11:30 session (120+ minutes per week on the IEP)
- GRO/EXCEL for students who have ONLY behavior/emotional/social skills as their ESY goals (flyers from Bend Park and Recreation coming soon!)
- Please send completed forms back to Sara Young by Friday, April 18th.
- Upcoming CPI Trainings:
*Please register in UKG: My Career > My Learning > Access Learning (button at the top) > Training > Events > Set the date > Click on the Training > Register
- Verbal De-Escalation:
- Date: Tuesday, March 11
- Time: 8-11:30
- Location: Trinity Episcopal
SCHOOL BUS CHANGES
