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Orchard Ranch Weekly BLOG 1.4.21


 

Staff Member Spotlight

                   Eric Halseth







Binge Watch: 
The Last Dance
Saying: 
The world is more exciting if you don't do everything the right way.
Music:
Stick Figure


Music & Bing Watch: 
If you haven't shared your music and binge watching recommendations yet, please click HERE to do so. 


INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

(“*” Indicates the number of weeks it’s been in newsletter.)


PBIS Help: Click FORM for support


Reteaching when we return: Remember this week is to reconnect with your kids. We are still playing the relationship game, as well as the training game. Please take the time to review expectations, then jump into academics.

Instructional Aide PD: IA should work their regular hours on the PD day.  They can participate in work/training at your site, complete the Public School Works courses, or a combination to fulfill their hours Click Here for PD Options


*Bumps and Blows: It's crucial that you get us the necessary bump/blows reports to us the same day.

*Planning for Quarantine: There really isn't a directive from the district about how to best prepare for quarantine. The best thing to do is try to get a head in your copying, packet making, and keep up with OTUS information.  You can also have students put all possible workbooks on their chairs every afternoon as they prepare to leave. These are all up to you. 

I've attached a sheet of ideas from other sites, of what to do if you need some ideas when a child has to quarantine. CLICK HERE


*Please always double-check with the OR Google Calendar as event may change.*

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