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Quote to consider<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quote:  <\/strong>Before taking a job offer, it\u2019s worth asking: Do I want to become more like the people here?  You can aspire to change the culture of a group, but don\u2019t overlook how the culture will change you.  Few of us are immune to the values of the people around us. ~Adam Grant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To Dos<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ENJOY THE WEEKEND \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bits and Bobs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WEB Ice Cream Social – 6th grade students and their 8th grade WEB Leaders will meet up on September 30th during 7th Period <\/strong>on the Lunch Patio to connect, check-in on how middle school is going and eat some ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please allow 8th Grader WEB Leaders to leave class at 3:45<\/strong>.  Click HERE<\/a> for a list of 21\/22 WEB Leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please dismiss all 6th Graders at 3:50 and tell them their group number as they leave your room.  <\/strong>Click HERE<\/a> for WEB Group Numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GRANT OPPORTUNITY:  Check out this grant opportunity from the Education Foundation:  We know you are working hard planning, developing, and executing stellar programs and curriculum for all Bend-La Pine students.  To help with that, we are offering Classroom Grant opportunities.  Please click the links to see the Classroom Grant Information<\/a> and Classroom Grant Application<\/a>.  Since we know the first few weeks of school are busy, we have extended the deadline for applications to Friday, October 15, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those of you new to Bend-La Pine Schools, the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools is an independent non-profit 501(c)3 that has aided local schools since 1988.  Our mission is to prepare our students for success and the future through educational and extra-curricular opportunities.  Since 2003, the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools has invested over $1.6 million into local schools through endowments, special projects, and our main programs.  For more information about the Education Foundation, please visit our website www.engagedminds.org<\/a>.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at educationfoundation@bend.k12.or.us.  We look forward to receiving your applications and continuing to help make opportunities possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INFORMATION FROM HD ESD:  Culture of Care Team is hosting a variety of learning opportunities for educators in the region. The newsletter references all the opportunities, and the links below are for the event on Educator Wellness.  You are welcome to attend any of our courses, though spaces are limited, so sign up soon! \ud83d\ude42  These events are provided by the Culture of Care, so there is no cost to participants! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wellness Read Along Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall Wellness Registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARE Fall Newsletter<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INFORMATION FROM DISTRICT SPED TEAM:  blog here <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INFORMATION FROM DISTRICT SECONDARY INSTRUCTION TEAM: blog here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INFORMATION ON BLSO:  link here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STAFF SPANISH  CLASSES:  We still have spots available in many of our Spanish classes.  Classes are free and available to all staff members. Log into Performance Matters and sign up now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reminders<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOCKER\/BATHROOM PASSES:\u00a0 Please limit allowing students to go to their locker and\/or the bathroom during classes<\/strong> unless it is an emergency\/unique circumstance. \u00a0 See slide 16 on the Nuts and Bolts slideshow<\/a> for more info.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HALL DUTY:\u00a0 Please continue to be a positive presence in the halls<\/strong> during your assigned passing period duty; link to the duty schedules in the \u201chot links\u201d section.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LATE BUSSES\/ATTENDANCE:  As you know, we have quite a few students that arrive on a late busses; please be sure to edit any students arriving on a late bus that you marked \u201cabsent\u201d to \u201clate excused\u201d and <\/strong>work with the student to ensure this uncontrollable factor does not negatively affect their opportunities to access key learning nor lower their grade.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FROM HR:\u00a0 We need 100%<\/strong> of staff to complete the Frontline vaccination form<\/strong> they received via email.\u00a0 If they cannot find the email from Frontline, have them check the \u201cclutter\u201d and \u201cjunk\u201d folders, as it has gone to all three places. This survey asks staff to upload their vax card or their waiver form.\u00a0 We will be reviewing staff lists next Friday and notifying building administrators of those staff who have not completed this request.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FROM THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT:  The district has designated four SIW\u2019s over the course of the school year \u201cEducator Network\u201d SIW\u2019s: October 13, January 12, February 9, April 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of these days is to provide time for four-part districtwide trainings, district PLC meetings, etc. A few<\/strong> examples include content-area meetings for high school language arts and science teachers, trainings in incorporating strategies to support multi-lingual students, early literacy best practices, training with Bruce Perry for our student success staff, and an overview of our instructional framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. All<\/strong> certified and building administrative staff (and some classified EA\u2019s) will be required to participate in a strand during the EN SIW\u2019s: this is not individual prep time for any staff. For some staff, a particular strand will be required; for others, choices will be provided.<\/li>
  2. Most trainings will be conducted on Webex; a few will be live.<\/li>
  3. The teaching and learning and student services departments will be sharing more complete information and training descriptions very soon! The schedule will be in next week\u2019s blog!<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    High Desert Highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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