The Weekly FIRE
Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Effort
issue 20: 03/08/2021
How to Register for RLA Spring Conferences
Dear RLA Parents and Families-
Spring conferences are right around the corner! We will be holding conferences on Wednesday, March 17th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday, March 18th 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For health and safety reasons, all conferences will be through Zoom video conferences of phone call. You will want to schedule a 15-minute conference with each of your child’s teachers.
Step One: Make a list of your child’s teachers.
Your child should have five teachers. You can simply ask your child who their teachers are, you can check ParentVUE or you can check one of the progress reports you received in the mail.
Step Two: Decide if you would like to hold your conferences over telephone or Zoom video conference.
Step Three: Click on the Calendly link for each of your child’s teachers and select the time you would like to have your Zoom meeting or phone call with each teacher.
Be prepared to provide your email address, phone number and any specific questions you want to address in the meeting.
Step Four: Check your email for confirmation of your appointment.
If you chose to schedule a zoom meeting, the zoom link will be in your email.
If you get stuck, give us a call! We are happy to help. 503-667-4673
Cómo inscribirse en las Conferencias de Primavera de RLA
Estimados padres y familias de RLA-
¡Las conferencias de primavera están a la vuelta de la esquina! Celebraremos conferencias el miércoles 17 de marzo de 4:00 PM a 8:00 PM y jueves 18 de marzo de 8:00 AM a 8:00 PM. Por razones de salud y seguridad, todas las conferencias serán a través de videoconferencias zoom de llamadas telefónicas. Usted querrá programar una conferencia de 15 minutos con cada uno de los maestros de su hijo.
Paso Uno: Haga una lista de los maestros de su hijo.
Su hijo debería tener cinco maestros. Simplemente puede preguntarle a su hijo quiénes son sus maestros, puede consultar ParentVUE o puede verificar uno de los informes de progreso que recibió por correo.
Paso Dos: Decida si desea celebrar sus conferencias por teléfono o videoconferencia zoom.
Paso tres: Haga clic en el enlace de Calendly para cada uno de los maestros de su hijo y seleccione la hora en que desea tener su reunión de Zoom o llamada telefónica con cada maestro.
Esté preparado para proporcionar su dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono y cualquier pregunta específica que desee abordar en la reunión.
Paso Cuatro: Consulta tu correo electrónico para obtener la confirmación de tu cita.
Si decide programar una reunión de zoom, el enlace de zoom estará en su correo electrónico.
¡Si te quedas atascado, llámanos! Estamos encantados de ayudar. 503-667-4673
Angie Gilbert
Trades/Careers and Internships
https://calendly.com/agilbert-13/15min?month=2021-03
Brendan O'Malley
Art
https://calendly.com/momalley-6/15min
Chris Phelps
Social Studies
https://calendly.com/cphelps-1/15min
Gio Peña
Science
https://calendly.com/gpena140/15min
Giovanna Gioffre
English
https://calendly.com/ggioffrelanguageartsrla/15min?month=2020-11&date=2020-11-23
Janna Cash
Counselor
https://calendly.com/jannaschoolcounselor
Jessica Kramer
Social Studies
https://calendly.com/kramerjessica/15min
Jim Deady
Credit Recovery
https://calendly.com/jdeady-1/15min?month=2020-10
Julie Mack
Wellness
https://calendly.com/jlmackwellness/15min
Katherine Howton
Math
https://calendly.com/katherine-howton/katherine-howton-conference-s?month=2021-03
Kendra DeWater
Math
https://calendly.com/kdewater/15-minute-meeting
Kristin Aubel Topletz
ELA/Night School
https://calendly.com/kaubeltopletz/15min
Laura Craford
Social worker
https://calendly.com/lcraford/15min?month=2021-03&date=2021-03-18
Lauren Tobias
Case Manager
https://calendly.com/ltobias-1/conferences
Maureen Geraghty
English
https://calendly.com/mgeraghty-2/15min?month=2020-10
Neal Noble
Math
https://calendly.com/cnoble-3/15min
Rose Sandy
MYC
https://calendly.com/rsandy_myc/15min
Sue Rosemarin
Science
Animal Guide of the Week:
-Laura Craford, RLA Social Worker
If you ever want your own card, message me (Laura) through teams or @ (740) 240-2311 and I will send you a picture of one, just like when you would come to my office for one when we were in school!
Cat
Now accepting applications for next year. Want to learn more? Talk to Angie or Sean about the program and how to apply.
Angie Gilbert 503.667.4673 ex 3606 agilbert@rsd7.net
Sean McFall 971-645-3139 smcfall@rsd7.net
rla welcomes mixtly, our new trillium skills trainer!
I think I would like to talk to someone...
Are you in need of Resources?
Do you want to talk to Janna Cash, the school counselor?
Do you have questions about your credits, transcript, or graduation plan? Students and parents can schedule a meeting with her here!
Jesse now has a virtual office!
Lines for Life
Stop Procrastinating!
- Julie Mack, Wellness
We are starting to wrap up Hexter 4. Are you on track to earn credit in your classes or do you open your Schoology to tons of late assignments notifications? Time management is a tough skill for anyone, and online schools has forced us all to practice time management. I have often noticed I spend more time stressing about everything I need to do than it actually takes me to do the work!
Here are a few tips to help overcome your procrastination:
- Pick one hour to focus on schoolwork and see how much you can get done
- Make a list, check it off (I love crossing things off my list)
- Reward yourself for a completed task - a snack, a walk, ONE episode of a show...
- Find a friend in the same class and work together!!
- Be persistent, do what works and stick with it!
Persistence vs. Procrastination
- Austyn McKee
- Angel Armenta Godinez
For being an amazing human
Kramer shouts out to:
- Holly Thorn---such a pleasure in class and doing great work!
- Briana Mejia---Amazing student, checks in and asks great questions!
- Alexander Yeamans---rocking it and turning in all his work!
Sue shouts out to:
- Angel Armenta Godinez - I SEE YOU! You are starting to pick up more steam than a locomotive! I believe in you - you can do this!
- Kimberly Dominguez Reyes - Uh huh - this girl is what I'm talking about! You are a true rocker! In it to win it!!
- Jocelyn Ramirez Avila - GIRL!! Great job - you are awesome!
- Magaly Ruiz - you got this!! You are sprinting towards the finish line and no one can stand in your way!
- Cristian Morales Martinez - I am a Cristian believer!! I know you can do this - keep it up!!
- Betsy Miranda Tello - Yup Yup - you are awesome and rockin' it - IN IT TO WIN IT!!!
- Star Aguilera - just keep shining girl!!
Maureen shouts out to:
- Zamira Portillo- What an artist- this girl's got talent! Great work.
- Hailey Risdon- Keep up the good work!!!!
- Andrew Grubbe- Passing with flying colors.
- Carlos Munoz Guzman- Working hard and gettin' it done.
- Brokk Smith- Fabulous attendance- Way to go in LA!
- Cristian Morales Martinez- As Sue would say, "You are in it to win it!" Keep it up.
- Chris Hanley Throckmorton- Keep up the great work.
- Stephanie Sauno- Always awesome...😉
- Rosa Bautista Alejandre- You are a LA Rockstar.
Laura shouts out to:
- Azeneth Toledo Martinez & Jewell Williams for problem solving and helping each other out with tech issues in our advisory group chat!
Maya shouts out to:
- Karina Bautista student of the week!! She is KILLIN IT! IN IT TO WIN IT!
Jo shouts out to:
overall perseverance and willingness to follow through:
- Harmony Crook- staying organized and on top of assignments
- Briana Mejia- not giving up even if things are hard
- Holly Thorn- jumping in and participating
- Pedro Blas Pacheco- improved attendance and effort
- Aleia Ochoa- trustworthy and reliable
- Kanani Walking Eagle West- starting up and making progress despite a hard few weeks
- Tyae Scott- positive attitude and sticking with hard tasks
- Armando Quintero- staying on top of things
I bet you never heard of Elizabeth Garret Anderson
-Sue Rosemarin, Science
Elizabeth Garret Anderson was the first woman physician in Great Britain. She was an advocate for the right for women to vote and women's opportunities in higher education. She also became the first woman in England elected mayor.
KATHI’S CAREER CORNER
Know that we have learned about Emotional Intelligence? Read this week’s article and find out 10 conversations that emotional intelligent people don’t have in the workplace. Each week Kathi “The Job Lady” will give you “tips and tricks” on this and much more! If you want individual help, contact Kathi: kmorris@rsd7.net or 503-708-6540 (text is fine).
10 Conversations That Emotionally Intelligent People Don't Have at Work
The concept of "taboo," be it about behaviors, categories or simply topics of discussion, is all about boundaries. Respecting boundaries is a key component of being a considerate human being. This life skill is essential for a work setting, where an awareness of and a sensitivity to taboo topics is necessary for being both a better coworker and employee.
10 taboo topics for work
1. Politics
- How you voted, where you stand on immigration, abortion, healthcare... When it comes to taboo topics, there's nothing quite like politics to spark the most vicious of disagreements. So save your rants for your Facebook posts (if you must rant, at all), and leave your coworkers out of it.
2. Religion
- Potentially just as polarizing as politics, discussing your personal religious beliefs is another almost universally taboo topic in any social setting. Religion is so very deeply personal that airing your own beliefs can quickly rub up against someone else's. This can lead to arguments or, just as awful, making some coworkers feel alienated and threatened if their own religion doesn't fall in line with yours.
3. Intimacy
- The bedroom and your place of employment should never meet. Not only is discussing sexual preferences or escapades way too much information, it's also incredibly unprofessional. Even if your work environment is in general pretty relaxed, playing it safe and keeping yourself buttoned up is the far safer route.
4. Money
- Companies in general should be above board about their pay grades and systems of raises and bonuses. Asking your coworkers about the financial benefits of different positions is also fine. But hunting up specific individuals' earnings, or worrying over your own pay or the state of your bank account? Not great. Money is one of those taboo topics that isn't just about boundaries. It's also about behaving in poor taste.5. Personal relationship issues
5. Personal relationship issues
- Friends or not, your coworker is not your therapist. Sure, you each might vent a bit at lunch, but you need to know that there are limits as to how involved other people want to be in your personal affairs.
6. Physical/Mental Health concerns
- The rash is for sure a no-fly-zone topic of discussion. But shouldn't there be a space to acknowledge your mental health inside the office? Yes and no. While creating a safe space is necessary, there should still be boundaries. Your boss or someone in HR is someone worth seeking out to discuss issues affecting your work. But the person sitting next to you may not be interested and isn't the most appropriate person with whom to discuss some very private concerns.
7. Personnel issues
- A bit of gossip and yes, venting, is natural at any job. However, there's is a line you just don't want to cross, especially if your gossiping or carping pertains to a situation with another coworker. Ally-seeking is unprofessional and can also backfire. Trying to win people over to your "side" might just turn the consensus against you.
- Beware airing your opinions, period, but be especially conscious of the fact that your opinions are not facts. Be they political or religious, declaring opinions on something to be morally right or wrong will only inevitably alienate you from at least some of your coworkers. Because not everyone is going to be of the same opinion or world view, and they will come to resent you slapping them in the face with your thoughts.
9. Your job search
- This is something to keep quiet about more for your own wellbeing than to respect your coworkers' sensibilities. After all, what if that guaranteed job offer falls through? You'll be stuck in an office you made clear you wanted to leave, with egg all over your face.
10. How you feel about the company
- We all have days when we just aren't as in love with the world as we usually are. But being a continuous moaning machine at work is bad form, and it can have serious consequences not only on your work environment but also on your job status. If you really are unhappy where you are, don't take it out on the people around you. Do something about it.
Why are some topics taboo at work?
Taboo topics in the workplace mostly exist purely for reasons of professionalism. After all, you're there to work, not air your grievances, wave banners or overindulge in sharing personal details. You were hired to fulfill a role as an employee, and you need to respect the environment in which you agreed to work. Over-sharing or introducing taboo topics can disrupt the flow of work, make your coworkers uncomfortable, create bad blood or foster a negative, toxic vibe overall.
Respect and sensitivity are important when you're thrown into a place with people you don't know, who come from backgrounds and situations that might differ drastically from your own. Conversating in the break room with your thoughts on what the president tweeted this morning, or launching into a tirade about the state of your company, is a slippery slope. Because sure, some of your fellows may agree with you. But others won't. And either way, it's a fair bet most of them will take your behavior as a sign of immaturity and poor professionalism. Adhering to the cultural guidelines of your workspaces and avoiding taboo topics can keep you from becoming the office outsider.
Earn CTE or Elective Credit by taking Kathi's Permit Prep Class every 1st Monday of the Month
Want to Earn CTE or Elective Credit while prepping for your permit? Need help preparing to take the Oregon Permit test? If so, then this is your class!
Check out Kathi “The Job Lady’s” Monday YTP Class below.
You can earn .50 credit by attending, ask me how!
Have questions about Permit Prep or anything else “job” or “life” related, please email me Kathi Morris at kmorris@rsd7.net or text/call me at 503-708-6540.
Monday: April 5th, May 3rd & June 7th
Time: 1- 2:30pm
Meeting ID: 964 0575 7931
Passcode: RLA
Clubs
GSA
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a club to unite LGBTQ+ and allies. It's a space to come together to talk and learn about sexual orientation and gender identity. A place to build community and discuss the issues that impact it and you. This will be a safe, welcoming, and accepting space for all.
ZOOM: Meeting ID: 997 0308 6129 & Passcode: 500314
If you're interested in GSA or have any questions about the club, please contact Linda at:
BSU
The Black Student Union (BSU) is an organization at Reynolds Learning Academy that is devoted to spreading the history of Black Culture. We are doing this through cultural forums, educational workshops and entertainment events. We are all unified in one voice in order to embrace and enrich Black culture. We welcome all ethnicities and value growth, development and strive for cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of all our diverse histories and experiences.
Standing Motto “Unity Bridges Gaps”
Any students interested in joining the Black Student Union (BSU) please contact Ramon Hall at:
Black American You Don't Know But Should
Groups, Groups & More Groups!
Self-care/Wellness Group, Stress Management, Grief & Loss, Making Connections…and more. If you are interested in learning more or joining a group or you have an idea for a group, contact Laura at:
lcraford@rsd7.net or call/text (740) 240-2311
Arts & Crafts: Thursday, 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts Group will be wrapping up in the next few weeks. However, if you are interested and weren’t able to join the first round, you are in luck! A new Arts & Crafts group will be starting soon. If making things with your hands and being creative, while enjoying some social time is your thing, send Jesse an email and let her know you’d like to join!
Todd Brehm, tbrehm@trilliumfamily.org 971-334-2009
Jesse Bright jbright@trilliumfamily.org 503-318-2905
Mixtly Simon-Beard mbeard@trilliumfamily.org 971-600-4896
A Chuckle with Kendra
1. How do you throw a space party?
2. What do you call a train carrying bubblegum?
You can find the answers at the bottom of The Weekly FIRE.
Principal Office Hours and Open Family Meetings
This year the Principal will be holding regular times when you can meet with him without an appointment. Open family meetings will be held on Thursday evenings. The Principal will make some brief announcements and then open the floor for questions, comments and discussion. Office hours will be held on Thursday mornings and will be a place where you can drop in to ask a question or get help from the Principal. Dates, times and the Zoom link are below.
Helpful Links:
This is a link to your Clever login. Follow this link to get into your schoology, school email, SutdentVUE, Teams meetings and other school resources from any computer.
Remember your login is: schoolID@students.rsd7.net
Your password is your school ID number followed by your 8 digit birthday (schoolid+mmddyyyy)
You can find our general student schedule here:
https://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/rla/student-weekly-schedule
The school calendar for 2020-2021 is here:
English:
Español:
If you are an RLA student, make sure you are signed up to get remind messages:
https://www.remind.com/join/cc7eh7
If you are an RLA parent, make sure you are signed up to get remind messages:
https://www.remind.com/join/8bb8c7
The Pledge of Allegiance/Wednesdays @10:00:
https://zoom.us/j/92325778075?pwd=aGNsN3U1NEoyajBocVI1OXJxWDVTQT09
Join Zoom Meeting for the Pledge
- Meeting ID: 923 2577 8075
- Passcode: 2f0vv3
How to reach us:
Aaron Ferguson
Principal
503.667.4673 ex 3430
Angie Gilbert
Trades/Careers and Internships
503.667.4673 ex 3606
Brendan O'Malley
Art/Math
406.616.2852
Chris Phelps
Social Studies
503.667.4673 ex 3617
Gina Bousley
Case Management
503.667.4673 ex 3613
Gio Peña
Science
971.258.0180
Giovanna Gioffre
English
503.667.4673 ex 3604
Janna Cash
Counselor
541.362.1959
Jesse Bright
Skills Trainer
503.318.2905
Jessica Sexton
School Psychologist
360.991.9572
Jessica Kramer
Social Studies
503.780.4809
Jim Deady
Credit Recovery
Call: 503.667.4673 ex 3045 Text: (541) 937 5460
Julie Mack
Wellness
503.667.4673 ex 3608
Karri Klock
Registrar
503.667.4673
Katherine Howton
Math
609.380.1007
Kathi Morris
YTP Specialist
503.708.6540
Kendra DeWater
Math
971.217.6214
Kristin Aubel Topletz
Night School
503.893.5088
Laura Craford
Social Worker
503.667.4673 ex 3620
Lauren Tobias
Case Management
503.667.4673 ex 3618
Linda Lamendola-Gilliam
SMT/GSA/Newsletter Manager
503.667.4673 x3630
Maureen Geraghty
English
503.830.1752
Mixtly Simon-Beard
Skills Trainer
971.600.4896
Neal Noble
Math
503.667.4673 ex 3609
Ramon Hall
SMT/BSU Leader
Sean McFall
Trades
971.645.3139
Sue Rosemarin
Science
503.667.4673 ex 3598
Todd Brehm
Prevention Specialist
971.334.2009
Zach Cash (he/him)
School Counselor
503.985.8626 (Call or Text)
If you need help with school work between the hours of 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday you can reach out to our Night School Teacher Kristin Aubel Topletz at 503-893-5088 or email her at kaubeltopletz@rsd7.net
Si desea comunicarse con algún miembro del personal y desea ayuda en español, puede comunicarse con nuestra enlace familiar Nancy Gutierrez Leon llamando al 503-667-4673 ex 3634 o enviándole un correo electrónico a NGutierrezLeon@rsd7.net. También puede enviarle mensajes de texto al 971-236-3174.
Answers to: A Chuckle with Kendra
2. A chew-chew train.
Reynolds Learning Academy
Website: https://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/rla
Location: 20234 Northeast Halsey Street, Fairview, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 667-4673