The Oregon Trail REN provided professional development for school counselors in our region through the Counselor Connection program with an event on December 8th: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1378947
Oregon Department of Education leader Dr. Charlene Williams recently visited IMESD and eastern Oregon school districts: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1381405
🏫🦋 Migrant Education Program Update 🏂📚 Anuncio Sobre el Programa Migrante
Exciting things are afoot with a new collaboration between the Migrant Education Program and the Hermiston Public Library. Pre-school aged students have been visiting the library with the Migrant Education Program since the beginning of the school year.
During the most recent library visit, Hermiston Librarian Wendy Holden read the story “First Time,” in English; Intermountain ESD Pre-K Specialist Marisol Valencia read the story in Spanish: keeping it short to maintain the attention of excited preschoolers.
Valencia commented “Our Migrant Education pre-k students were engaged with the story and, most important, understood what was being read to them! This is our fourth trip to the Hermiston Public Library this school year, and [we] have seen developmental growth in social and emotional areas."
Valencia further shares that this collaboration has helped students familiarize themselves with bathroom routines and circle time routines, as students are guided by picture schedules. She reports that the parent involvement has been a highlight of the partnership as well.
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Cosas excitantes están por venir gracias a la colaboración entre el Programa de Educación para Migrantes y la Biblioteca Pública de Hermiston. Un grupo de estudiantes preescolares ha estado visitando a la biblioteca pública con el Programa de Educación para Migrantes desde el inicio del año escolar.
Durante su visita más reciente, la bibliotecaria de Hermiston, Wendy Holden, leyó “First Time," en inglés; mientras Marisol Valencia, especialista en estudiantes preescolares del InterMountain ESD, leyó la historia en español: manteniéndola breve para entretener a los estudiantes.
Valencia comentó: “Nuestros estudiantes preescolares del Programa estaban atentos a el cuento y, lo más importante, ¡comprendieron el cuento! Este es nuestro cuarto viaje a la Biblioteca Pública de Hermiston este año escolar y hemos visto un crecimiento en el desarrollo social y emocional."
Valencia comparte que esta colaboración ha ayudado a los estudiantes a familiarizarse con las rutinas del baño y las rutinas de la hora del círculo, ya que los estudiantes se guían con su horario de imágenes. Valencia nos informa que la participación de los padres también ha sido un punto destacado de la asociación.
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Pendleton School District's Sunridge Middle School students win awards in Peace Poster Contest: http://tinyurl.com/2p77kjy9
Elgin community tradition continues for kids: https://tinyurl.com/2y6ae2yz
Milton-Freewater Unified School District students benefit from new reading program: https://tinyurl.com/v3j3wuhn
National Special Education Day was December 2nd.
This day commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law in 1975 and celebrates the students, teachers and administration striving to make special education possible for students.
Learn more: https://nationaltoday.com/special-education-day/
Due to inclement weather and road conditions on Friday 12/1:
Pendleton School District - CLOSED (change from previous 2-hour delay)
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, these school districts are affected on Friday 12/1:
Helix School District - on 2-HOUR DELAY
Pendleton School District -- on 2-HOUR DELAY
La Grande High School graduate contributes to Dolly Parton album: https://tinyurl.com/yc7df2yw
Athena-Weston School District recently celebrated Native American Heritage Month with special activities: https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/athena-weston-school-disitrct-celebrates-native-american-heritage-month/article_5fc96660-8559-11ee-a4f5-f348f7cb3af5.html
All IMESD Offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving from IMESD!
Eastern Oregon school districts tackle student vaping: https://tinyurl.com/mtt7v3e6
This past summer, Umatilla School District students advocated in Washington, D.C.: https://tinyurl.com/ebzds3vv
Eastern Oregon school districts have mixed results post-pandemic: https://tinyurl.com/37svsddy
Statewide education conference welcomes student voice: https://osba.org/student-voice-comes-through-loud-and-clear-at-osba-annual-convention/
Elgin high school senior balances schoolwork, athletics and ranch life: https://tinyurl.com/cz9jw2j5
All IMESD Offices are closed on Friday, November 10th, in observance of Veterans Day.
We honor all veterans who have served in the U.S. military.
Two school districts in Union County have increased enrollment this year: https://tinyurl.com/4hp4b873
Imbler School District students score well on state assessments: https://tinyurl.com/rd3fr2r4