Central Oregon is Going Back to School
Perfect Back to School Pics + Bend La Pine School Schedules + After School Care
Central Oregon’s first day of school is upon us! Whether it’s the first day of kindergarten or a returning student, don’t forget to commemorate this special day with a creative photo of your kiddo before they head out on their big adventure.
We’ve pulled some creative ideas to keep you from ending up like this mom, and even if you do that’s cool too!
Source: Essentially Momming Blog
Our 3 favorite back to school photo ideas:
1. Reversible 1st Day/Last Day School Sign Photo Prop
Bend-based Leemo Designs has the right idea! A wooden sign in the finish of your choice with “My First Day of _” on one side and “My Last Day of _” on the other. Included are removable K-5 grades, which you can slot into the sign to use for each grade and on the first and last days of the school year. A great prop to commemorate their first and last day of each school year! Plus you end up with consistent photos and this single photo prop will last for six years.
2. Chalk Boards
Image via kyndull/Instagram
Bust out that chalk board paint and make a sign to last through the school years. We love this concept for highlighting not only the memory, but interests and personality.
3. Frame it!
Image via afarrari28/Instagram
Think scrapbooking IRL. Take your scissor skills to the next level & frame your kiddos face on the way out the door. Grab some supplies and make a family craft day out of this fun and functional idea.
Before…..and After
It’s no surprise that the after might look a little different, we’re reminded by this family that the first day back takes up A LOT of energy.
“Where’d your jacket go?”
“It’s gone”
“What do you mean It’s gone?”
“I don’t want to talk about it.”
Central Oregon School Schedules
NOTE: Bend-La Pine Schools is implementing new school start times for the 2019-20 school year
START AND RELEASE TIMES
Bend LaPine
– Elementary
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday
– Middle School
8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday
– High School
8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:45 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. Wednesday
Marshall, Skyline and Realms High Schools
9 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday
Three Rivers School
-Elementary School
8:20 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday
-Middle School
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday
Realms Middle School
8:50 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:50 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday
*NOTE: Individual schools may have slightly adjusted start and release times and will contact families with that information.
School Improvement Wednesdays
Allows Time for Teacher Training and Professional Development
Beginning Wednesday, September 11 students will be released early each Wednesday to allow for teacher collaboration, training, and enrichment designed to improve student learning and achievement district-wide. Meeting weekly allows teachers and school leaders time for collaboration and educational growth. When teachers have the chance to discuss effective teaching methods, cooperatively design teaching materials, and coach one another, our schools make significant improvements. Providing consistent school improvement time is advantageous for students as it results in fewer interruptions of the school year. Schools work with our partners in the community to provide after-school opportunities for families on School Improvement Wednesdays. Please contact your school for more information.
After School Help
School schedules don’t always coincide with parents schedules, Snappy Sitters can help. Sitters can pick up or drop off your kids to school, take them to lessons or practice. Start building relationships with our safety screened professional sitters today!