{"id":667,"date":"2019-11-22T19:19:32","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T19:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/?p=667"},"modified":"2019-11-22T19:19:32","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T19:19:32","slug":"11-22-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/2019\/11\/22\/11-22-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"11.22.2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QUOTE OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Find something you&#8217;re passionate\nabout and keep tremendously interested in it.\u201d ~ Julia Child<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TO DOs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Look at the HDMS calendar for any updates or events happening in the upcoming week<\/li><li>Safety team-\u00a0<strong>Passing period fire drill scheduled for 12\/3 after 6th period<\/strong>; safety team will share details during the 12\/3 staff meeting.\u00a0 The safety team is asking that teachers take one minute  every class period on 12\/3 to remind students of\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1z41IDXNVO7l9qFrVnAVSrCQthY_MUnXzxybb9HFW114\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">the  protocol if there is fire alarm during passing period<\/a>; while students will likely catch on that a drill during passing period is coming, <em>we are not telling them the specific time<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>New round of Scrub Ins coming.  Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/124vC327bayWgLiNaFTgWrSZ2kTY_JLBTgdF6nUS-I7o\/edit?ts=5dd82889#slide=id.p\">this link<\/a> to be reminded of the &#8216;why&#8217; and see who is opening their classroom and teaching practice to support sharing ideas and growth.<\/li><li>Quarter two duty assignments:\u00a0 The quick link on the home page of  the blog has been updated with quarter two duty assignments.\u00a0 Thanks in  advance for punctually being at your duty location; staff presence  throughout the school is tightly correlated with  school safety.\u00a0 Please consider using this time to catch students doing  the right thing and rewarding them with a Diamondbuck.\u00a0 Also, thanks  for continuing to sweep the hallways during the passing period prior to  your prep each day!\u00a0<\/li><li>Check out our new online HDMS staff store!  (Thanks Gina!) Staff can order online yourselves.  You can choose to have it shipped to your house or shipped to HDMS.  <ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/stores.inksoft.com\/high_desert_middle_school_staff\/shop\/home\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/stores.inksoft.com\/high_desert_middle_school_staff\/shop\/home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Click below to see the notes from our 4 SIW Work Teams. <ul><li>Culture of Care\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1mo6NtpWRnrb2XjxHQHiSOh1788u8c_Ef?usp=sharing\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1mo6NtpWRnrb2XjxHQHiSOh1788u8c_Ef?usp=sharing<\/a><\/li><li>Advisory <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yJevqGW2Uipuej7h-YLsaGJBNzbYRy46NUMzmQXj8Rg\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"> team meeting notes<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Next meeting: Friday, December 13th, 8:00-8:30am in foods room; all  are welcome to attend.<\/li><li>PBIS- <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DQ4OUxnkizfUD9_kfl-Y_iM6CmTSFZO29l0FyE_5uLE\/edit\" target=\"_blank\"> team meeting notes<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Next meeting: Thursday, December 5th, 8:00-8:30am in Bedell&#8217;s room; all are welcome to attend.<\/li><li>AVID <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/12-JQy8i1CstjGpwwNOXhXaxF6mV2KdULuj_BezTzNiM\/edit?usp=sharing\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/12-JQy8i1CstjGpwwNOXhXaxF6mV2KdULuj_BezTzNiM\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Equity <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1YEPY3Dac_J0FmhDb317IjaJqh3XbzNdq\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1YEPY3Dac_J0FmhDb317IjaJqh3XbzNdq<\/a> <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ADVISORY UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>12\/4: AVID binder checks; rubrics and documents will be  in the Staff Google Classroom.\u00a0 Details will be provided during the  morning staff meeting on 12\/3.\u00a0<\/li><li>Talking points for our move to say our pledge in both Spanish and English.  <ul><li>Offers a more equitable representation of our Spanish-speaking community (in the range of 300 people on campus)<\/li><li>Gives an opportunity for our 160 Dual Immersion students to shine by being chosen to speak on the &#8216;all call&#8217;<\/li><li>Provides an opportunity for our 100 Spanish 1 students to improve and apply their skills (as they listen, speak and read along)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONTINUED CULTURE OF CARE PD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2019\/11\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-10.09.17-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-678\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of the Empathy Step is to gather information from the child about his\/her concern or perspective on the unsolved problem you\u2019re discussing (preferably proactively). For many adults, this is the most difficult part of Plan B, as they often find that they are unsure of what to ask next. So here\u2019s a brief summary of different strategies for \u201cdrilling\u201d for information: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ASKING ABOUT WHY THE PROBLEM OCCURS UNDER SOME CONDITIONS AND NOT OTHERS\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EXAMPLE: <em>\u201cYou seem to be doing really well in your work group in math&#8230;but not so well in your work group in\nsocial studies&#8230;what\u2019s getting in the way in social studies?\u201d\n<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ASKING THE CHILD WHAT S\/HE\u2019S THINKING IN THE MIDST OF THE UNSOLVED PROBLEM\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice, this is different than asking the child what s\/he is feeling, which doesn\u2019t usually provide much information\nabout the child\u2019s concern or perspective on an unsolved problem.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EXAMPLE: <em>\u201cWhat were you thinking when Mrs. Thompson told the class to get to work on the science quiz?\u201d\n<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVID CONTINUED PD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOR, incorporates teaching\/learning methodologies in the\ncritical areas of&nbsp;Writing to Learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization,\nand Reading to Learn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOR&nbsp;provides a learning model that educators can use to\nguide students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly\ncomplex levels (scaffolding) within developmental, general education, and\ndiscipline-based texts.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How are you incorporating these elements into your lessons?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>W = Writing<\/li><li>I = Inquiry<\/li><li>C = Collaboration<\/li><li>O = Organization<\/li><li>R = Reading<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BITS AND BOBS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>During Wednesday whole school announcements on the PA, students will now be saying our pledge in Spanish as well as English.  We will alternate which language we say first each week.  Please see your ICCL, Paul or I and we can give you more background info if you want. <\/li><li>Please be aware of how much you are using our copiers and printers.&nbsp; Print Shop is the most cost efficient way to get printing done and ends up saving HDMS money!&nbsp;&nbsp; Plan ahead and use Print Shop please!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HDMS HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2019\/11\/20191118_133306-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-668\" \/><figcaption>Gift of Gratitude; Student Made With Love!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2019\/11\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-19-at-10.52.31-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-669\" \/><figcaption>Save The Date!  (Children 10 yrs and under allowed to attend)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2019\/11\/IMG_0229.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-670\" \/><figcaption>Ms. King&#8217;s Class Gets Artsy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/files\/2019\/11\/IMG_4623-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-672\" \/><figcaption>Smiles Showing Off Their Math Skills!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUOTE OF THE WEEK \u201cFind something you&#8217;re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.\u201d ~ Julia Child TO DOs Look at the HDMS calendar for any updates or events happening in the upcoming week Safety team-\u00a0Passing period fire drill &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/2019\/11\/22\/11-22-2019\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":536,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-667","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/667","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/536"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=667"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/667\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":686,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/667\/revisions\/686"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=667"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=667"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/wendy.mcculloch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=667"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}