QUOTE OF THE WEEK

As parents were moving around our building during Open House with their children, the following comments were heard:
“Wow, providing dinner for the whole family sure was nice”
“I’m glad we don’t have to follow a schedule.”
“I really like this new way, it feels welcoming and warm.”

TO DOs

Please complete the survey (click here). I am interested in gaining any and all feedback on how the first month of this school year has gone.

CONTINUED CULTURE OF CARE PD

The third video clip features yet another important theme: The definition of good parenting, good teaching, and good treatment is being responsive to the hand you’ve been dealt. Notice, the definition isn’t “treating every kid exactly the same”. Watch Now 

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, Sept. 24th 8:00am ICCL meeting in the FRR
• Wednesday, Sept. 25th
  • Advisory: Kahoot on HDMS expectations and PBIS (Staff Google Classroom has been updated with Advisory lesson, Kahoot has been updated and is on Student Google Classroom)
  • SIW: Member directed time
• Wednesday, Oct 2nd Safety Day and fire drill during 7th period. Explicit instruction in all class periods regarding safety procedures. More details to be shared in person on Oct. 1st.

• Flu Clinic dates listed below
  • 9/24/19 – High Desert (7:30am-9:30am)
  • 9/25/19 – Sky View (7:45am-9am)
  • 9/26/19 & 9/27/19 – Transportation Department (9am-11am)
  • 10/2/19 – High Lake Elementary (12:30-2:30pm)
  • 10/4/19 – Buckingham (7:15-9:15am)
  • 10/9/19 – Sky View (7:45am-9am)
  • 10/10/19 – 3 Rivers (7:45am-8:30am)
  • 10/11/19 – Mt View (7:30-9:30am)
  • 10/16/19 – Miller (11am-12pm); Bend High School (2-5pm); Summit High School (11:30am-2pm)
  • 10/17/19 – La Pine High (7:30-9:30am)
  • 10/17/19 – Education Center (11:30am – 1:00 pm)

BITS AND BOBS

Translation and Interpretation Info:

They work for the HDESD and we contract with the HDESD for their services. Here is a document containing all of the information a staff member needs to gain this support, below are the highlights:

Documents for translation take approximately 5-7 school days for turn around. It can be longer during busy times. 

Please send your documents as an attachment in an email, and in a manipulative form (Word, Pages etc) if at all possible. PDF’s are difficult to translate and take longer. Please don’t convert a PDF to Word. It ends up corrupted for the translator. 

Remember to request your interpreter(s) on the portal 5-7 school days in advance unless it is an emergency issue such as medical, discipline, etc. The HDESD will always try to fill every request, but sometimes there isn’t anyone available last minute.

Don’t forget to notify our office in advance if the appointment is canceled or changed. We are charged for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice.

Snacks:

Best practice when allowing students to eat in your classroom is as follows as per our district nurse Tami Pike. Please encourage students to avoid bringing snacks that contain peanuts. This will support all students having a safe and comfortable place to learn in the classroom.

Evaluations and SLGGs:

• Remember that Contract teachers who are on an evaluation cycle will receive SIX mini observations and complete SLGGs, a self-reflection and a summative evaluation.  Contract teachers who are not being evaluated this year will receive THREE mini observations and complete the SLGGs.  ALL Temporary and Probationary teachers get TWO FORMAL observations prior to the end of Feb. For a mini observation to be considered “legit” you must debrief with the teacher within 72 hours of the observation. And finally, counselors will have a new goal setting sheet – specific to counselors – in TalentEd, so don’t be surprised by this change.
• I am still working with HR to make sure everyone is coded in the correct year of probationary etc. Once I have that complete list I will share our HDMS document indicating which group you are in this year.

Equity Summit:

• There is a statewide Educator Equity Summit coming up on Sept. 25 in Salem. If you are interested in learning more, check this out.

ACT Aspire:

• There is completely different website for ACT this year. There is a message on the old website that it is only to be used for viewing reports. Our IT staff was going to upload student and staff information this week, but that is going to get pushed back. For now, Aspire tests can’t be administered. It will likely be at least a week or two before testing is possible.  Please communicate with Dave VanLoo with questions or clarification.

Safety Team:

• Click here to read the notes from this weeks meeting.
• Thanks to Jo for sharing the sub notebook review. Click here for sub notebook info.

Field Trip Info:

• Click here to read the update on HDMS field trip procedures.

HDMS 101:

Click here to see the document that was created for Open House and lives on our school website to support families with all things High Desert.

Mini Grant:

• A Northwest Community Credit Union program supporting youth education
• Mini–Grant Application Deadline: October 10
• To view submission criteria and submit an application, go to our program website at https://www.nwcu.com/project-community.

HDMS HIGHLIGHTS