{"id":2498,"date":"2021-12-03T22:07:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T22:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/?p=2498"},"modified":"2021-12-04T02:43:17","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T02:43:17","slug":"12-3-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/2021\/12\/03\/12-3-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"12.3.2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8700d7\"><strong>Quote to consider<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your immediate reaction does not tell you who you are, it is how you decide to respond after the reaction that gives you real insight into how much you have grown.&nbsp; Your first reaction is your past, your intentional response is your present.&nbsp; ~yung pueblo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8700d7\"><strong>To Dos<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SLGGs: Please <strong>log into TalentEd and complete your SLGGs by Jan 3<\/strong>.&nbsp; Each staff member needs two.&nbsp; Staff can consider using the below SEL SLGG as one since we are doing SEL instruction school wide, therefore the data collection is built in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>&#8220;SEL SLGG:&nbsp; 100% of our students will progress in one or more of the indicators on our schoolwide <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1VntJrugPRQ_e9xyatLfj5UyeA13_w70Xe210MXwfF5c\/edit\">self-awareness survey<\/a>.&#8221;<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your second SLGG, consider using AVID and the WICOR instructional strategies.&nbsp; You can create this goal as a department if you\u2019d like.&nbsp; Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1pSLZIsyYUdf_RKkVayHskzj3s_KymkuEWxkntHWQ1GI\/edit?usp=sharing\">SLGG resource<\/a> for some guidance as you write your instructional SLGG.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OBSERVATION\/EVALUATION UPDATE:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1NXjGKb8IBIc0Ph3fwey2zCNGyiEpTNIm\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104343440815053894313&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">Here is the final copy<\/a> of the certified evaluation for this year.&nbsp; Now that the district\/BEA have come to a final agreement on mini observations\/evaluations for this school year, <strong>Wendy and Nole will begin formally visiting classrooms next week<\/strong>.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1s6eL7a9FSSwwJICj7hVOIITEkR66GFGV\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104343440815053894313&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">Here is the<\/a> tool we will be using to capture evidence and guide our follow up conversations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the following link to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1rlq0F824weBkWfw4L2IgYjRavclhMyav\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104343440815053894313&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">mini observation rotation<\/a> so you know if you are on an \u2018off\u2019 or \u2018on\u2019 year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNDERSTANDING EQUITY pt. 2 EXIT TICKET:&nbsp; Please <strong>provide feedback on the info shared in last Tuesday\u2019s staff meeting<\/strong> by completing <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/WmjLHAtEfyMWApoe6\">this quick exit ticket survey<\/a> by Dec. 9th.&nbsp; Your feedback will help us plan for future PDs and build the resource library that will cover the seven topics discussed on slide 10.&nbsp; For your reference, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1ZLMkePzG3MSLX1AGqbGo5p6S-oVJ-xLHsAGnb7TQiB4\/edit?usp=sharing\">here is the slide deck<\/a> Amber presented.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/VXuuBeSj0rJUgQ1yfcHGsP9Zd5nVMOqCqqbsUiQdR_3tzpU5lTswR9o6hWUx3KQ_ucSRqazvzpdPy2UzM5liV79eFXl0QXn3C_nWUTKDY8ETinQ3Ol9kzRfGxmnnVeiNTPudVwl8\" alt=\"\" width=\"442\" height=\"441\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WEEKLY TIP FOR TEACHING ELLs:&nbsp; Please<strong> take time to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1zNH-s-c0C37qFdKIr-Vt5O7tfuQgDA_drMg8Jq_kOaM\/edit?usp=sharing\">this document<\/a> for tips on teaching English Language Learners<\/strong> and look for ways to embed the tip in your practice.&nbsp; This resource will be updated weekly by our esteemed colleagues in the ELL department.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing that HDMS has the largest number of ELL students of all of the BLS middle schools, continuing to be intentional with growing in your practice to best serve ELL students is a priority.&nbsp; Additionally, we know that AVID strategies serve ELL students as well, hence our commitment as a school to embed AVID in all our practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UPDATE FROM OUR CANVAS COACHES:&nbsp; If you teach quarter rotator classes, please <strong>check that you have set your Canvas grade book to sync nightly<\/strong>.&nbsp; You only need to click this once, but it needs to be done at the beginning of each quarter for new classes.&nbsp; From the menu click &#8220;grade sync&#8221; then click &#8220;settings&#8221; and click the box next to &#8220;nightly sync&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/5YC8QtMg17EaI3eWyIfARno3hPr-C5MdjnB70TKpYi4LOPAI4ppXokQA_6rd_e5nHJK_HSU0i80YJ_QyYJ8k4PeEdhO6VQaN02D5d0jvhpvlwF4bQVR83qsrR0fR9gI7nKx_iS6h\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"203\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please make certain that your categories in Canvas match exactly with your categories in Synergy.&nbsp; Your grades will not sync if there is any discrepancy between the two.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There have been many questions regarding why assignments have &#8220;disappeared&#8221; in Synergy.&nbsp; HDMS is on a quarter grading system, so any grades from Quarter 1 will not appear in Synergy since it&#8217;s a new grading term.&nbsp; If you would like to filter your assignments in Canvas you can do so by clicking the top left drop down menu and selecting &#8220;21\/22 HDMS S1 Q2&#8221;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/V9noP5vD1KS672XGbV-utW1sxDEg6UZEg--t1fwKV2830j8bYwzEmhH76VCKfKWU_oQybopKuMK2HvUlG2sefsW5iVourwNg0HZpm--k7xNOtf8Oq0VztUZmzjPYo7VZSXtRef9J\" alt=\"\" width=\"471\" height=\"259\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8700d7\"><strong>Bits and Bobs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">STAFF MEETING ADJUSTMENT:\u00a0 In our ongoing effort to gift back as much time to staff as possible, we are <strong>cancelling the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ASgFR5TSviO36Ns_j1r7s5FrCSlphQj9qfAIopxgB-c\/edit?usp=sharing\">scheduled staff meeting<\/a><\/strong> on Dec. 7th.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">STAFF WINTER GATHERING:&nbsp; This year to celebrate community, connection and care we are hosting an <strong>all staff breakfast in the Media Center Tuesday, Dec 14th<\/strong>.&nbsp; Food and drinks will be set up by 8am, please come and join in some seasonal, collective, festive joy!&nbsp; (This is replacing our Dec. 14th staff meeting.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">STAFFING:&nbsp; We have the following <strong>job postings open<\/strong>, if you know of anyone interested please encourage them to apply or connect with Wendy:&nbsp; head wrestling coach, assistant wrestling coach, and a bilingual EA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8700d7\"><strong>Reminders<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BEHAVIORAL STUDENT SUPPORT FORM:&nbsp; Please continue to <strong>use the behavioral student support referral form<\/strong> (linked on the sidebar of the blog) whenever a behavioral incident needs admin response or when you\u2019d like it tracked (enter as an FYI).&nbsp; Refer back to <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1IVgC30Gf1g45tlcKXYX3QBz6OZeOw0KKufkiGPzYdYc\/edit?usp=sharing\">this document<\/a> from September\u2019s PD for more details on this process.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind when entering a form that we often forward these to families, so please ensure you remain factual with the reporting and avoid emotional\/judgemental language.&nbsp; Do not let the specifics of the form be a hindrance to you filling it out; it is OK to leave sections blank or enter n\/a when needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ANNOUNCEMENTS:&nbsp; These can be <strong>added or edited by clicking on the Announcement&#8217;s link<\/strong> on the right side of the main page of the blog.&nbsp; Scroll to find the week you wish to post your announcements and have these submitted prior to Wednesday if you wish for them to appear the following Monday.&nbsp; Also, please let Dave McKae know if you have made any changes by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ADVISORY:&nbsp; The <strong>Advisory Scope\/Sequence is updated<\/strong> with next week&#8217;s plans for Character Strong lessons and an activity showcasing a wide range of winter season celebrations.&nbsp; Optional activities include a winter door decorating activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8700d7\"><strong>High Desert Highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"377\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.45-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.45-PM.png 377w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.45-PM-160x300.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><figcaption>T-wing seasons greetings door competition photos.  Swing by, check them out, and vote for your favorite!!! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"456\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.36-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.36-PM.png 456w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.36-PM-193x300.png 193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.17-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.17-PM.png 528w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.17-PM-241x300.png 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.26-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.26-PM.png 443w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.04.26-PM-189x300.png 189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><figcaption>Variel&#8217;s walking class students \u270c\ud83c\udffd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.47.35-PM-1024x841.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.47.35-PM-1024x841.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.47.35-PM-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.47.35-PM-768x631.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.47.35-PM-1536x1262.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.47.35-PM-365x300.png 365w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-1.47.35-PM.png 1704w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A celebratory note a student shared with us from Mr. Dunn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quote to consider: Your immediate reaction does not tell you who you are, it is how you decide to respond after the reaction that gives you real insight into how much you have grown.&nbsp; 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