Jan 25 2008
The Hartman Campus had an assembly on January 25, 2008 to celebrate three things:
Jan 24 2008
Hello, my name is Jose and I like dirtbiking with my friends. I like going out, because I’m active and always wanting to do something with my time. I enjoy fifth period because I am a T.A. with Mrs. Alliende. In class I do things that I mostly like, so that’s why I enjoy it and don’t have a problem with it. I also like to work with some of my school work, to stay on task with my work at school, but not much. I’m a good kid and well manered, but doesn’t mean that I don’t like to party. Along with my friendship goes, I have a pretty good one. That’s about it, I don’t have a anything else to say for now.
Jan 22 2008
Good Morning, I hope you all dressed warmly. It will be a cold yet very beautiful week in Central Oregon.
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to do some reading from The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life, 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) . He begins this edition with a reflective look at the importance of relationships in teaching. I would like to share a few of his comments with the thought that we have pondered the same thoughts.
“Good teachers join self, subject and students into the fabric of life.”
“Unlike many professions, teaching is always done at the dangerous intersection of personal and public life.”
“To truly teach, heart must take up the center of the work. Heart becomes the relationship that exist between the teacher and curriculum, the teacher and student, and the student and curriculum. Heart is the pulse that connects and manifest itself in purpose.”
Heart is what brings us and our students back on a daily bases. It is what keeps us working together. It is what makes us strong and exceptional. When our heart begins to fade so does our purpose and direction. Thus, heart health is vital for us to feel valued, meet our professional goals and inspire learning.
Important things for you to know:
The facilities task force is continuing to narrow the proposal for the potential bond. At this time the leading option is as follows:
The proposal may be changed some before it goes to the board for approval. This is the leaning at this time.
Success Academy meeting after school
6:30p.m. ISC parent meeting in the commons
Athletics - Freshman basketball game at 5:00
- Passport 3rd period – PSAT information for students
- ISC Board meeting at 5:00p.m. in Bend at COCC Board room
Athletics
Wrestling at Crook County
- DP staff in extended essay training
- Math curriculum mapping at RHS, 11:00 to 3:00
Athletics – Swim meet with North Salem
- Recognition Assembly at 2:00
- Reading Curriculum mapping team meeting at the DO from 1:00 to 3:00. Neva will be representing Hartman.
-Special Staff Meeting, January 31, Superintendent Vickie Fleming’s visit with Hartman staff on the REV document
-Public Forum on Pending Bond, Feb 1 and 8, 9:00-3:00
-Parent-Teacher Conferences, Feb. 7 and 8th
-Regular Staff meeting, Feb 11, Topic Counseling and Forecasting for 2008-2009
For a short week, this is a long email. Have a wonderful week. Know your heart.
Donna Howard,
Principal
International School of the Cascades
Redmond High School – Hartman Building
541-923-4840
Jan 18 2008
You could win: a computer, $1,000 in cash or a SMART Board
Timeline: November 28th-February 15th
Eligibility: Oregon public school students in 7th – 12th grades
Create a short film (under 2 minutes) about these three things:
1- you dreams for the future,
2- your plans on how you are going to get there,
3-how your classes at school and the new Oregon Diploma Requirements will help you reach your dreams.
Contact: See Panther Career Center Room #3
Jan 18 2008
Number of Awards: One
Amount: $10,000
Timeline: Between January 2, 2008 and March 31, 2008
Eligibility: High School Junior
Topic: “What does Lincoln mean to us today?”
Contact: http://www.ohs.org/education/Lincoln-Scholarship.cfm or Panther Career Center Room #3
Jan 18 2008
Hey. My name is Kat and I’m 18 years old and a T.A. at RHS-Hartman Campus library. (My high has two campuses.) I’m using this blog to tell you about the library, what we do, reports on books I’ve read, etc. I love reading so it worked out that I’m a library T.A. What I do in the library is dust the computers, wipe down the tables, shelve books, check in and out books, run around the school to give students their reminders, etc. So it’s not as easy as people think.
Jan 17 2008
One of our students, Rita Aulie is being recognized by a local ski shop for her many accomplishments… check it out!
http://webskis.com/pages.php?pageid=27
Jan 16 2008
Mrs. Howard wrote a letter to all ISC parents and it was sent home this week. Here is a copy for you to read.
Jan 15 2008
I received the following quote last week in an email. It is amazingly true as we have all experiences the power of relationships.”In organizations, real power and energy is generated through relationships. The patterns of relationships and the capacities to form them are more important than tasks, functions, roles, and positions.”
- Margaret Wheatly Leadership and the New Science
Rarely do we dedicate quality time to build and sustain our relationships that are so fundamental to our sense of purpose and value. This became extremely apparent to me as I listened to students, parents and staff during last weeks “Listening Sessions“. Making time to build relationships means we value the person over the product. With that, the product will come as the relationship becomes the inspiration and the tenacity needed for the outcome.
The Winter Window for the CIM Writing Assessment began January 9th and runs through Feb 28th. Cathy McIntosh and our English teachers are working to assess all 11th and 12th grade students that have not met CIM. We are also administering the CIM writing assessment to 10th Grade English B classes during this window of time.
Second, The Facilities Task Force will meet again this Thursday to finalize options for the pending bond measure. Three options are emerging from the task force. I will share those options with you following Thursday’s finalization process. Next week the Nelson Survey company will be surveying the Redmond community asking their thoughts on the pending bond measure.
Tuesday, January 15th
Special Note: Lucy Stancliff will go into surgery today at 10:30. Surgery will be done at Casey Eye Institute at OHSU. District Web page training for Amy Brown, Cathy McIntosh, Ben Parsons
9:00-10:00 Special Assembly with Andrea Schlesinger, Immigration and the Middle Class (English and Social Studies classes will participate in the assembly.
4th and 5th period will be classroom time for Donna
Athletics:M BBX vs W. Salem, W BBX at West Salem
Wednesday, January 16
Peter Miller will be visiting the ISC to continue is evaluation for the HD ESD. 9:30 – 11:30 Peter will be visiting with coordinators, students and staff during his visit.
2:30 MYP/DP meeting
ASVAB testing on main campus
Classroom day for Donna periods 4 and 5
Athletics: No Events
Thursday, January 17th
English and Reading teachers will be out of the building working on Curriculum mapping
Athletics:Swimming vs McKay – 4:00
Wrestling vs McKay
I will be out of the building to attend an accountability training; Teaching and Learning Continuum at Bend District Office.
Athletics:
M BBX @ McKay
W BBX home with McKay
January 22nd, the ISC parent’s are invited to participate in a fundraising committee meeting
January 25th, Recognition Assembly – HD Hero Rita Aulie, National Merit Scholars and Amazing Improvement Awards.
February 1st, The Facilities Task Forces is sponsoring a 6 hour discussion on the bond with parents, teachers, and community. This is a work day. Teachers are invited to participate. This is voluntary. 9:00-3:00
February 8th, Second community, parent, teacher discussion and presentation on the pending bond. 9:00-3:00
Have a wonderful week.Just a thought, research shows that the number one factor that leads to learning is the relationship students have with their teachers. Something to ponder.
Donna Howard,Principal
International School of the Cascades
Redmond High School – Hartman Building
541-923-4840
