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Please read this Equity and Access Considerations<\/a> page. This is part update, part don\u2019t forget, and part new information. Thank you for continuing to be the voice<\/strong> for those that may not have any other advocate right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please review this guidance for materials distribution and pick up<\/a>. This document is shared on behalf of your schools\u2019 nurses and is an excerpt from a longer document produced by the National Association of School Nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Bruce Perry<\/strong> is a neuroscientist that knows a thing or two about stress and how it plays out in people. During this COVID-19 Pandemic he is providing a number of resources<\/a> (office hours and videos) free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is some information<\/a> from Jackie Wilson, our district\u2019s Sustainability Coordinator, regarding ways to save energy and be sustainable<\/strong> during our school shutdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite comedians is Jim Gaffigan<\/strong>. This clip<\/a> isn\u2019t so much funny as it is a purely honest look from a parent during this time of remote learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mini Observations
& Summative Evaluations Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Group A: \u2018On\u2019 year- 6 total mini observations and a Summative evaluation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group B: \u2018Off\u2019 year- 3 mini observations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul and I were able to complete most of the mini observations for both Group A and B prior to us moving to distance learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this time we will not be conducting any mini observations of staff teaching directly as part of our remaining mini observations.  Instead we will have a \u201ccheck-in\u201d with staff to inquire how they are doing with planning and instruction (perhaps via WebEx, or phone call, which ever staff are more comfortable with), but we do not plan on conducting any direct observations of teaching during this distance learning time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will reach out to you and schedule a time for us to do a \u2018check-in\u2019 that will count as our last mini observation for the remainder of this year for both Group A and B. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summative evaluations for Group A will be set up in a similar way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please reach out with any concerns, clarification or questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classified evaluations: These have all been postponed this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PBIS Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The PBIS team is implementing a new strategy to reward students for being awesome. Each week one of the instructional teams at HDMS will have their turn to nominate students for being virtually safe, respectful, responsible, and kind that week. Each teacher in that team will nominate two students. Suggestions of things to nominate students for include: doing stellar work on an assignment, being respectful or kind during office hours or in Google Classroom comments, or to reward a student who has not been participating for starting to participate in distance learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The science team is first on deck and will be nominating two students per teacher the week of 4\/27-5\/1. More details on the PBIS plan can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To answer questions about this and to provide a social event for the staff, the PBIS team will host a virtual coffee\/breakfast (optional) meetup<\/span><\/em> in Nole\u2019s WebEx room<\/a> on Wednesday 4\/29<\/em><\/span> from 7:30-8:30am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PD Opportunity re: CPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Oregon CPS Project is offering a 2-hour Intro to Collaborative Problem Solving<\/em><\/strong> webinar on May 5th<\/sup> from 12-2pm Pacific Standard Time. Funding is provided by the Oregon Health Authority; there is no cost <\/em><\/strong>to attend. This is a broad overview, and all are welcome! The training will take place via Zoom. Registration is required<\/a> in order to receive the webinar link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FYI re: COID-19 Materials <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are asking that schools\/teachers not produce their own COVID-19 materials<\/strong>\u2026 By video, electronic communication, paper, etc. The information around COVID-19 seems to change daily, and we want to utilize our county health partners and OHA, CDC, etc. for any information that is being shared out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a Laugh <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may have already seen this video regarding video conferencing<\/a>. It is painful, in a funny way, because of the truth that it holds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAC Survey <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you know, the district’s MAC survey was on Tuesday (4\/21). Thank you for your time in completing this to help continue to fund this important service for our students and families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teacher Candidates 20\/21<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

OSU is looking for Middle School placements for the following, reach out to Wendy if you are interested in hosting a TC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n