LaPine Middle School 541-355-8200 FAX 541-255-8210 www.bend.k12.or.us MAY 19, 2011

HAWK TALK May Greetings . . .

May has arrived and June is just around the corner. I’m not sure if it is the weather (or at least the lack of warmth in the weather) or what, but it sure doesn’t feel like it was that long ago when we were welcoming kids to school in the fall. Time has really flown by!

I did want to highlight a few upcoming events in these last few weeks of school that are definitely worth noting:

• June 2nd Choir concert at LPHS auditorium (7:00 PM). Mr. Chavarin has done an outstanding job with our students again this year and all of their hard work will be on display this evening. I encourage you to attend and see for yourself our talented kids.

• June 8th This last Wednesday of the school year has traditionally been a full day (LPMS students released at 2:30 instead of 12:50) – and will be again this year. You may have noticed that the district calendars this year indicated that this would not be a full day… but it is. Students will be dismissed at 2:30.

• June 9th We will be recognizing our 8th graders with an assembly in the morning, a

BBQ at lunch, some fun activities in the afternoon, and a dance later that evening. A big “thank you” is due to the parents who have spent hours and hours planning, organizing, ordering and fund raising to make this day possible!

• June 10th This is the last day for both students and staff. Students will be served lunch early and then dismissed at 11:00. Due to cut in teacher days, this will also be the last day that most staff will report to work until next fall.

I believe I said this in one of the first newsletters of the year, but let me say it again… I love being back at La Pine Middle School! This is a great place for students to be educated from a dedicated and caring staff that want only the best for your child. I feel blessed to be a part of this community of learning.

Enjoy these summer months (and hopefully a little more sunshine)!

Jim Boen, Principal

Two School Improvement WEDNESDAY’s remaining: May 25 7 June 1 Dismiss @ 12:50PM

June 8 will be a regular school day, dismiss @ 2:30!College Day every Tuesday, Wear Your College Gear!!

Friday is Blue & Gold Day.

LOST AND FOUND" WILL BE DONATED" " FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011!!!" " " PLEASE STOP BY BEFORE THEN AND CHECK" " " " IT OUT IF YOU ARE MISSING ITEMS

LOST AND FOUND IS KEPT IN THE CAFETERIA.

Coming events. . .

The Newscrew is sponsoring a farewell dance on

Thursday, the 26th,

from 4-5:30 in the cafeteria.

5$ to get in.

Concessions will be sold.

PARENTS--

BEND LAPINE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT...

is now hiring substitute bus drivers for the 2011--2012 school year.

For more information, please call 541-536-3222 or go online to www.bend.k12.or.us and apply underEmployment.

EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS AND SUMMERS, OFF!!!

Join La Pine Middle School in this ongoing fundraiser. This fundraiser has

purchase a die-cute machine and a Cricut for creating artwork and bulletin

boards. We will continue to add to these very

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your students’ teacher.

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May 17 District Track Meet @ SistersMay 24 Fifth Grade Jump Up DayMay 27 Library Books Due Dance, 4PMMay 30 Memorial Day-NO SCHOOLJune 2 Wickiup Wake Up Run Middle/High Concert @ LHS, 7PMJune 3 Textbooks DueJune 4 Free Sports PhysicalsJune 6-7 Finals for Grades 7 & 8June 8 Regular School Day, dismiss @ 2:30June 9 8th Grade Celebration DayJune 10 Student Awards Last Day of School/ends @ 11AMJune 17 Lost & Found will be donated

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS In La Pine

When: Saturday, June 4th, 2011 from 9AM - 1:00PM

Where: La Pine Community Health Center - 51600 Huntington Rd.

Who needs a physical: 6th, 7th, 9th & 11th grade athletes and new athletes. Physicals done after May 1st are good for the following school year.

No appointment necessary / first come, first served Parent / Guardian must be present or have signed a physical form and permission slip to complete the physical.

For more information call: La Pine High School Athletic Office 541-355-8403

9th Grade Fall Sports Practice begins Monday, August 22nd!

Paperwork available at La Pine High School

SPRING PICTURE ORDERS DUE FRIDAY, MAY 20!

Sample picture packs went home last week. The last school pickup is Friday, May 20.

After that date, you may mail them or place your order online at www.inter-state.com

Shipping charges will be added.

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May 2011 Newsletter

LPMS Library Things to Remember as the School Year is

Winding Down

Public Library Summer Reading Program

Know Reading!: Summer Reading Programs for Teens Age 12-17 Want to play a didgeridoo? Learn hip hop? Decorate with henna? Deschutes Public Library will offer all of these, and more, during their summer reading program for teens, “You Are Here.” The program begins June 12 and ends August 13. Designed around the theme of world travel, teens can join the summer reading program, complete at least 3 hours of reading or listening to books, and receive a free book, a coupon for a sweet treat at Goody’s, and a pass to a Trailblazer’s game. They can also do the Travel Ticket Bingo Game and the Read Around the World Map to earn chances to win a flip video camera. Additional info is available at your public library.

Lockdown by Alexander Gordon Smith was a hit. The sequel Solitary promises to be just as good! Don’t miss it!

Important Dates

May 23rd

May 27th

June 2nd

June 10th

Last day to place holds through the Library LINX system for the public library

All library books due back. No more checkouts unless

specified by a teacher.

Last day for Library LINX

deliveries for public library.

Final pickup for all public library materials until next school year.

Great Reads!

Oregon raises math and reading standards The State Board of Education recently changed the way it evaluates math and reading skills of Oregon students. The bar has been raised. Students must achieve a higher test score to meet state standards. What are the changes? 2010-2011 School Year: The Oregon State Board of Education raised the 2010-2011 achievement standards for math skills in grades 3 through 8. 2011-2012 School Year: The Oregon State Board of Education raised the 2011-2012 achievement standards for reading skills in grades 3 through 8. These changes will result in some students receiving lower achievement ratings and schools having lower percentages of students meeting standards. It will not mean students know less than they did the year before or that their skills have not improved since their last state assessment. See the graphic to the right for an example of what the changes mean. Why did Oregon adopt higher standards? Higher expectations will better prepare students for success in high school and equip them to meet Oregon graduation requirements. The adoption also will ease Oregonʼs transition to measuring students on national learning expectations. These are more challenging than Oregonʼs current standards. continued

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Oregon raised the 2010-2011 achievement standards for math assessments in grades 3–8. To illustrate what this means, the chart above shows a third-grade student who met the old standard (left side). As a fourth grader, the same student scored 7 points higher — high enough to meet the old standard of 212, but not the new one of 219.