Lightning Newsflash
Lakeridge Middle School's weekly newsletter.
October 28, 2020
News from Lakeridge Middle School
Library Returns & Quarter 2 pickups at Palisades
Please return any textbooks you can live without for the duration of quarter 2 to Palisades on or before October 29.
There's a big drop bin in the Palisades lobby which is accessible anytime. This would allow them to safely be available for check out to other students without having to navigate the many boxes in storage for our move into the new building in early November. You will have time to check out new copies (from our new school's library) in January for Quarter 3. Most needed books: Stargirl, Outsiders, SS 8 - My World, Any Q1 Core Focus Math Book you’re finished with.
Quarter 2 Textbook PickUp will be November 5th and 6th from 10-2 at the main front door or Palisades. Students will receive Language Arts Novels and Art Kits so if you child is in LA or any art class during quarter 2, you'll need to stop by. We will also be distributing physical materials for Wellness classes including Great Body Shop magazines.
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is a national initiative to increase drug awareness and prevention among school children. By participating in Red Ribbon Week, students are encouraged to speak out in support of healthy choices.
Be Kind Online!
Dear Lakeridge Middle School students, parents and guardians,
It’s hard to believe that the end of the first quarter of this school year is almost here. We are proud of you for engaging in Comprehensive Distance Learning and for being positive contributing members of our community this fall. We also wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that your words are powerful and should be used with kindness and care to lift up and celebrate others.
It has recently come to our attention that there are several anonymous instagram and other social media accounts that are not representing our student body as a positive caring community. When people post unkind comments or memes online, it is hurtful to others.
Some examples of instagram accounts:
lakeridge_teaaaaaa
Lake.ridgedrama_
lakeridgehighteaa
Lak.oswegotea
lakeridge.teaspill
Lakeridge_tea2020
Lakeridge_teama22
Lakeridge_tea_anonymous
What can you do?
Be kind and caring online. Think before you post.
Please be sure to encourage your friends to be kind online.
Let a trusted adult know if you want help dealing with unkind posts.
If you are or know of the owner of any of these accounts, please encourage the owner to remove them.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact Mrs. Knapp.
Here is a reminder of ways to report unsafe or harmful behavior (contacts will be kept confidential):
Call the school and ask for Mrs. Knapp or your counselor. 503.534.2343
Email Mrs. Knapp knappj@loswego.k12.or.us or your counselor
6th grade - Ms. Charon charonc@loswego.k12.or.us
7th grade - Ms. Binder binkerkm@loswego.k12.or.us
8th grade - Ms. Watts wattsm@loswego.k12.or.us
End of Quarter Grades
We have two weeks left in the quarter (ends on November 5th). We encourage you to check ParentVue and contact teachers if you have any questions about the progress of your students. Our teachers are working with students to keep them caught up and help them find success as we finish our first quarter.
When report cards do come out in a few weeks, remember that there will be 4 course grades per quarter which will each stand alone on student transcripts. For our students/families accustomed to trimester grades for 8 courses, this will look a little different than what you have seen previously.
Office Hours
We're Moving (AGAIN!)
That's right, our new offices are almost ready for us and when they are, we'll have to close our office for a few days as we make the move from our temporary digs at Palisades to our new permanent home back at 4700 Jean Road. At the end of the day on November 6th, we'll close down our office operations here at Palisades and we anticipate opening the office for business at the new Lakeridge Middle School facility on Monday, November 9th. Exciting times! The library will follow a week or two behind our office transition.
Our office is typically staffed every weekday from 9AM-4PM. If you need to arrange pickup of unclaimed student materials, answers to a question, help connecting with the right resource or any other assistance you are welcome to call us at 503-534-2343.
Student Clubs & Activities
Student Clubs General Information
Girl Up Club
Girl Up is a campaign by the United Nations Foundation, that gives young and adolescent girls a voice, opportunity and structure to make a change in their communities. Girl Up inspires change and action to girls worldwide to become a force, and a voice in the gender equality movement, and to help bring social change. Our club learns, supports, and advocates for everything Girl Up stands for; such as equality in sports and education, STEM for social good, advocacy, awareness, fundraising, spreading your message, speaking up, and so much more. Our group welcomes everyone to become an ally or an advocate to our community. The Lakeridge Girl Up Club would love to see you join our part in the Gender Equality Movement.
Check out our website
Join the movement!
Math Club
Queer Straight Alliance (QSA)
All Lakeridge Middle School students are invited to our weekly Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) lunch group. Every Friday we will get together after 2nd period to eat lunch over Zoom and enjoy a safe space to play games, do activities, learn about Queer culture, create Queer culture, problem solve, ask questions, share stories, explore identity, and get to know one another. All students are welcome, regardless of how you identify- LGBTQIA+. Come if you're Queer! Come if you're curious! Come if you're an Ally!
Reach out to Ms. Haffenreffer [pronouns: she/her] with questions.
Culinary Adventures Club
Anime Club
Explanation = Why should you join this club? Well, if you are interested in anime, making friends, and having fun then, this is the group for you! I decided to make this group because I have recently learned that there are actually A LOT of people who like/ watch anime. I was shocked at this news but I decided to make this group so us anime lovers can all come together and hang out, possibly play games, talk about animes and overall have a good time.
What we would do = If you decided to join this group then we would; talk about anime, meet new people, possibly play some games/ watch anime, etc.
Requirements = The requirements for this group is you MUST be respectful and kind to others opinions, likes/ dislikes and beliefs. If somebody thinks a certain show isn’t good but you like it, don’t be rude about it. We all have our own beliefs so all i’m asking is for everyone to be respectful and kind to each other. Also one more thing, if someone is making fun of you for watching anime or liking a certain show in anime please feel free to share that with an adult or the group and we can try to figure things out. On that note, that's all.
Time: 12:15-1:00 pm Date: Wednesdays, Quarters 2 & 3
Who you would contact if you want to join: Zoe Stone (stone05344@loswego.k12.or.us)
OR our Adult Supervisor Mrs. Knight (chamblec@loswego.k12.or.us)Gaming Club
Meeting Times: 12-1
Days: Tues and Thurs
Specific Criteria: Need to have access to a computer/laptop/other gaming device, have access to group games (examples Among Us, Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox) and Zoom
What Season: All year
What do you want your members to get out of it:
To make new friends during the pandemic since we all can’t be together socializing at school
To join email: heathermarie0519@yahoo.com your name to get the zoom link.
Key Goals:
Help new students like me meet new people and feel more comfortable, confident and part of a group
To help students learn in a fun way team building skills
To give students a chance to practice being kind, taking turns and being respectful to others in a group environment
To teach patience and listening to each other
To give students a chance of building creativity skills
Science research shows that video games help the brain with memory and growth
Oregon Battle of the Books
OBOB signups are open! Find your team of 3 to 5 members and complete the Google Form to register. Deadline: Nov. 1st. Start Reading!
This year, the OBOB competition at LMS will be conducted remotely on a date to be determined in late February or early March. Even if we have returned to in-person instruction by that time, the event will be held over Zoom so that students in both AM and PM cohorts and LO Online students can all participate.
We understand that finding interested teammates might be a little more difficult this year than normal, so please be diligent in reaching out to friends and acquaintances who you know love to read. If you are not able to find a full team of at least 3 members by Nov. 1st, please sign up anyway at the link above and we will make an effort to match you with others in a similar situation.
What is OBOB?
The Oregon Battle of the Books is a reading and trivia competition that serves as a statewide celebration of literacy and good books. Over 35,000 students across three divisions (3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th) from schools all over Oregon form teams of three to five members, then read and study from a common list of 16 books selected by the State OBOB committee each year. Last year, the books featured over 5,500 pages and over 1 million words of high-quality youth literature. We estimate that our LMS OBOBers read well over 20 million words last year as part of the program.
AMC 8
PTO Updates
How Can You Support PTO From Home?
We can’t wait to pay for field trips, books for the library, special assemblies, and guest musicians when we return to in-person school. Until then, we're prepping and planning and could use your support. PTO's fundraising focus right now centers on LMS staff and families in our community who need us. If you can and would like to support PTO with a financial contribution, donate here.
Directory Update
It’s almost here! Next week we’ll provide instructions for accessing our LMS PTO Online Directory. Remember, all parents are automatic members of PTO and included in the school directory, unless you specified otherwise when registering your student with LOSD. So, stay tuned…..!
(Note: Because of distance learning, PTO will not offer printed directories this year.)
District Information
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
What is Oregon’s State of Mind on Dyslexia?
Oregon developed its first legislative guidelines for dyslexia in 2015 with the passing of Senate Bill 612 followed by 1003 in 2017. By law each school is required to complete a universal screening on all kindergarten and first grade students to identify those who are at risk for dyslexia. This law also mandates that each K-5 school have an extensively-trained educator who is able to recognize the warning signs of dyslexia and support students, teachers, parents, and the community. LOSD currently uses Dibels as our dyslexia screening tool. If you have more questions please reach out to your school’s literacy specialist.
There also are three major federal laws that directly affect children with dyslexia. They are the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Oregon Department of Education Dyslexia Resources: Oregon Department of Education : Dyslexia : Regional Programs and Best Practices : State of Oregon
Gifted and Dyslexic?
Some kids with learning and attention difficulties have exceptional skills in certain areas. These kids are often called “twice-exceptional” (2E) learners.
LOSD Student Services and TAG (Talented & Gifted) Services are both responsible and should work in cooperation to meet the needs of twice-exceptional students. The student’s abilities will determine appropriate instruction.
To read about twice exceptional students, visit UNDERSTOOD.ORG:
Twice-Exceptional Students | 2E Learners | Gifted and Learning Disabilities
Each week this month, we featured a message about dyslexia in this newsletter. If you have questions or concerns regarding our child’s learning, please call the school principal, TAG coordinator, and/or literacy specialist. You can also contact your school’s representatives for TAG-AC (TAG Advisory Committee) or SSPAC (Student Services Parent Advisory Committee). Please see here to learn how to contact your school representative.
We are here to help you and your child succeed.
Fee Waivers
Requests for resident fee waivers or fee reductions, except for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), will be processed using the attached form. Please complete the form and submit it to the department or school which collects the applicable fee or fees.
Effective October 5: Change in LOSD Grab & Go Meal Pickup Schedule
Great news! Starting the week of October 5, Lake Oswego School District is providing SEVEN DAYS of free breakfast and lunch meals to all children in the community ages 1-18. To accommodate these additional meals, LOSD is changing its pickup days effective Monday, October 5 to Mondays and Thursdays (no longer Wednesdays). One meal kit per child. Face covering required. Information regarding meal services is changing rapidly.
Lake Grove (Mon* & Thurs**) 11 to 12
River Grove (Mon* & Thurs**) 11 to 12
LOHS (Mon* & Thurs**) 11:45 to 12:45
LHS (Mon* & Thurs**) 11:45 to 12:45
*Mondays will provide 3 days of meals
**Thursdays will provide 4 days of meals
USDA and this institution are equal opportunity providers and employees.
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Administration
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Need to make contact?
Email: schultzk@loswego.k12.or.us
Website: losdschools.org/lms
Location: 4700 Jean Road, Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Phone: 503-534-2343
Twitter: @LakeridgeMiddle