The Summer Current
LOSD News • July 16, 2021
In this Message:
Message from the Superintendent
Survey Results Face Covering, Distance, Cohorts
Draft Plan and New Survey
Planning and Engagement Timeline
School Board Meeting
Virtual LO Information Session
Summer Meal Service
Verify Student Info Before Returning to School
SmartStart Aug. 26
Take A Virtual Tour of LMS
Help the Bond Campaign
Schools Under Construction
Wildfire Preparedness
Regular Reminders:
- What's New at Community School?
- Hunger Fighters
- Clothing Closet
- Safe Oregon
- Get Social with LOSD
- Subscribe to Lake Oswego Schools App
Message from the Superintendent
Summer is in full swing and I hope you are making the most of it. Summer for me is about spending as much time as possible with my family. I am the youngest of 9, and my children have 27 cousins. Every July, we come together from all over the country to gather for a family golf tournament. This weekend I am hosting 30 of my family members, making up for missing each other in 2020. Wish me luck:)
Like my family, I know that our learning community is very much looking forward to reconnecting. The district team and I are finalizing plans for how we can do that in the coming school year, with several opportunities for students, parents-guardians, teachers and staff to share input and give feedback.
Summer is typically a difficult time to get people’s attention. In this newsletter is a schedule of what you may expect to help you know when and how to engage in the process. We appreciate your involvement in making sure you are reflected in our plans. Thank you for your participation.
Survey Results Face Covering, Distance, Cohorts
Parents-guardians in the school community were provided with an electronic survey (or phone calls) on July 6-9, asking preferences regarding three of the COVID-19 mitigation measures: face coverings, physical distancing and cohorting. Following are the results from that survey:
Face Covering: On average, 88% of survey respondents (n=4,819) supported sending students to in-person learning without masks; 12% did not. The percentage was slightly lower for primary parents-guardians (83%) and slightly higher for secondary parents-guardians (92%).
Distancing: On average, 92% of survey respondents (n=4,819) supported sending students to in-person learning without physical distancing; 8% did not. The percentage was slightly lower for primary parents-guardians (90%) and slightly higher for secondary parents-guardians (93%).
Cohorting: Lastly, on average, 94% of secondary parent-guardian survey respondents (n=2723) supported sending students to in-person learning without cohorting. Elementary parents-guardians were not asked this question as elementary students are in cohorts typically.
For parent-guardians who were reluctant or opposed to in-person learning unless face coverings, physical distancing or cohorting remained required, the reasons trended towards concerns regarding the Delta variant or waiting until vaccinations are available for younger children.
Draft Plan and Follow Up Survey
Based on our learning community's input, we have drafted the Health & Safety Plan. Please click here to review the draft plan.
After reviewing the draft plan, please click here to complete a follow up survey to provide further input. Your input in the survey is appreciated by July 21, 10 a.m., before the plan is discussed at the School Board meeting on July 22.
Planning and Engagement Timeline
Following are key dates for engaging in and staying informed of the planning process for the coming school year.
July 6: Survey emailed to all families and employees about face covering, distancing, and cohorting
July 6-9: Feedback collected on face covering, distancing, and cohorting
July 16: Initial draft plan and survey emailed to all families and employees in The Current
July 16-20: Feedback collected on initial plan
July 22: Updated guidance from CDC/OHA/ODE anticipated
July 22: Further developed Health & Safety Plan shared at School Board meeting
July 22: Survey emailed to all families and employees about further developed draft plan
July 27: Host Parent-Guardian Information Session Re: Virtual LO
July 27: Open Virtual LO sign up process
July 23-29: Feedback collected on further developed draft plan
August 2: Final report of LOSD’s Health & Safety Plan to the School Board
School Board Meeting/Retreat
Thursday, July 22
Regular Session -- 8:30 a.m.
Work Session -- 9:30 a.m.
Executive Session -- 1:00 p.m.
Resume Regular Session -- approx. 1:10 p.m.
Click here for the agenda posted on district website
NEW: Board members will be taking both written and in-person testimony. Please click here for instructions on how to submit testimony. For the July 22 meeting, because it starts in the morning, testimony is due the day before, Wed., July 21, at 12 noon.
Board members, staff, and invited guests will be attending the meeting in person. All are welcome to observe the public session by clicking here.
Virtual LO Information Session
For any LOSD family that needs online learning, Stride K12 Education will be available. LOSD is hosting an Information Session for interested families to learn more and ask questions.
Tuesday, July 27
5-6 p.m.
Zoom: https://loswego-k12-or-us.zoom.us/j/82147174787
The session will be recorded.
Virtual LO sign ups will open after the Information Session. Space is available for Grades K-12.
Verify Student Info Before Returning to School
- Ensuring that schools have accurate information to reach parents and other contacts in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Verification is important even if your address or contact information has not changed over the past year because the school may have incorrect information from a previous year.
- Confirming parent email addresses for Google Classroom and other applications to participate in your student's learning.
- Enabling distribution of key information in the district's K-12 Family Handbook and Technology Agreement.
Save the Date: Smart Start Aug. 26
Smart Start is an opportunity specifically for our students with 504s and IEPs, and their parents and guardians, to make introductions with their teachers and to feel prepared for the start of school. For the 2021-22 School Year, Smart Start is in person Aug. 26, 2021, from 1-3 p.m.
Teachers will be familiar with your student’s plan and accommodations. To help better know your students, please complete the attached one-page profile or create one on your own ahead of time, and give it to the teacher at the Smart Start introduction.
Also, to assist in your family’s preparation for the new school year, please click here for a Smart Start checklist for parents and guardians of students with 504s and IEPs.
Take A Virtual Tour of LMS
Help the Bond Campaign
Depending on the volunteer job, some preparation work occurs over the summer. Most of the campaign jobs begin at the volunteer kick off Aug. 19 and go through election day in November
If interested in volunteering, please click here to submit an interest form.
Schools Under Construction
Wildfire Preparedness
What's New at Community School?
The LOSD Community School is offering virtual enrichment programs and activities for students of all ages including culinary, STEM, arts, language, and athletics.
Hunger Fighters
Back to School Clothes at Clothing Closet
Open Saturdays
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Visit https://www.ilovelakeoswego.com for more information.
SafeOregon
Parents-guardians who have concerns about a student’s well-being are encouraged to reach out to their principal, and to maintain strong lines of communication and partnership between students, families, staff, and other resources.
SafeOregon is also an effective way to report a tip regarding safety threats or potential acts of violence to our students or schools.
(Students should also be aware that intentionally providing a false report is a serious offense.)
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