Our thoughts go out to the Uvalde, Texas, community for their tragic loss yesterday. We understand these events affect students and school staff.
Please read the entire message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Mulvihill: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/753101
GRADES 6-12 DISCIPLINARY LITERACY WORKSHOP, August 17
Reading, Writing, Thinking and Listening for Success Across Contents! Description: Teachers of All Subjects - Come learn to implement, sustain and celebrate writing in your secondary classroom! This workshop not only shows that incorporating carefully structured writing activities into your content lessons actually increases understanding and achievement, but also proves how writing can save, not consume valuable instructional time.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yN2xCfbFYdya_MiHhNuHgjEAf1NiechH/view?usp=sharing
Project GLAD® Foundations Training
Research and Theory Workshop August 1-4, 9am-12pm
Classroom Demonstration October 10-13
Project GLAD® Foundations training equips teachers with the skills and practical instructional strategies to integrate language development into what they already teach. A GLAD® classroom increases students' academic and linguistic success while fostering their social and emotional skills through the GLAD classroom culture. GLAD® classrooms are asset-based environments where the intentional use of best teaching practices equips teachers to elicit and honor students' voices, experiences, cultures and strengths. Part I: Research and Theory Workshop August 1, 2, 3 and 4 9am-12pm Part II: 4-Day Classroom Demonstration, October 10-13
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-AJ1AMWEAjoxTaOn_-EEEVwTN72XfGQk/view?usp=sharing
K-2 and 3-5 Foundations Writing Workshops! August 22 and 23!
Launch your writing class with determination, organization and enthusiasm! Session topics will include: ● Yearlong Planning-Start with the Calendar ● Common Terminology across grade levels ● Different Products, Different Structures ● What is a Mini-Lesson and how do I teach one? ● Making a Roadmap for Instruction ● Creating a Community of writers ● Writing is a skill-teaching stamina, originality and enthusiasm ● Writing Process made easier ● Writing about Reading and Taking Neat Notes ● Launching Writers Workshop and Launching Units
K-2 Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CEA8bIk_UVjJaCjepAlDci__ixwyC7Zh/view?usp=sharing
3-5 Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xSnnry8McVVVivegMAiGeXp30wN2X6BD/view?usp=sharing
IMESD congratulates Beth Burton, Superintendent of the Stanfield School District, on being named the 2022 Administrator of the Year for the Oregon Small Schools Association (OSSA). Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/752598
Morrow County SD and EOU partner on Ignite! Reading program to tutor students: https://tinyurl.com/4p5ykbrh
IMESD congratulates the La Grande School District on successful passage of its school bond last week! https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/746477
IMESD recently celebrated a longtime employee by presenting her with a 2022 Legacy Award. Roxanne Hanel, the agency's Audiologist, has worked for the agency for almost 34 years. She received her award on May 9th.
Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/742853
Congratulations IMESD 2022 Crystal Apple Award winners!
Brandi Audis, Educational Asst
Rhonda Dockweiler, Admin Asst
Rachael Olson, Teacher/Special Program Liaison
Jennifer Richardson, Graphic Design Specialist
Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/742812
The Pendleton School District and IMESD recently celebrated the 50th year of Outdoor School. Three buildings were dedicated for: Jim Christensen, Diane Willcox (for husband Vern Willcox) and Bob McMillan.
To read more, visit: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/739659
The Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub has community grants available for up to $15,000 aimed at helping children and families in the region. For more information, view the press release: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/722936
Due to inclement weather, HEPPNER Schools ONLY in the Morrow County School District are CLOSED ALL DAY on Tuesday 04/12 (change from previous 3-HOUR DELAY). Boardman and Irrigon schools are operating on REGULAR SCHEDULE.
Due to inclement weather, these districts are affected on Tuesday 04/12/22:
Ione SD -- 3-HOUR DELAY
Morrow County School District -- HEPPNER Schools ONLY on 3-HOUR DELAY
Umatilla Indian Reservation is the first Indigenous community to receive a Think Big Space from Amazon: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/school-districts-find-resilience-in-online-learning-environments/article_ded43364-b6ab-11ec-9b75-0b3897a366d4.html
Area school districts continue online learning options: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/school-districts-find-resilience-in-online-learning-environments/article_ded43364-b6ab-11ec-9b75-0b3897a366d4.html
IMESD and Pendleton School District will celebrate 50 years of Outdoor School with a celebration on Friday 4/29. Former campers, counselors, field study volunteers, teachers and community supporters are invited. Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/705876
Oregon Trail REN and Eastern Oregon University were recently featured in the La Grande Observer about the Reading Clinic initiative: https://tinyurl.com/4f9scy68
ODE released its Oregon Early Childhood Inclusion Indicators Initiative Annual Report today, which found partnerships on equity and inclusion for young children is critical.
Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/700382
La Grande School District students recently cooked lunch for their classmates: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/lhs-lms-students-get-real-world-look-at-dining-business-from-corporate-chef/article_161ea58c-a6af-11ec-805d-3f439e163ff6.html