Student Success Act: How Should We Spend $5.2M?
THIS IS IMPORTANT!
What would be your priorities for improvements to educational programs?
Adding days to the school year?
Adding hours to the school day?
Hiring more teachers?
Investing in arts, music education, PE, science?
Hiring more student success coaches? More counselors?
The district wants to hear your voice as we plan for future investments in education made possible by the Student Success Act.
Please join in and tell us what you think! Take the Needs Assessment Survey and let us know what's working, what we could do better, and what your priorities are for program improvements.
The survey will be available online until October 14.
Thank you for engaging in this important process.
School Board Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
LOSD Administration Building
October 7, 2019
5:45pm
Live streaming and archived video of School Board meetings
Agenda Summary:
I. Contract Review Board - 5:45 pm
II. School Board Regular Session - approx. 6:00 pm
III. School Board Work Session - approx. 6:10 pm
Monday's Work Session will include a presentation by representatives from Flo Analytics, who will provide an overview of the elementary boundary review process.
Superintendent Listening Sessions
The Superintendent wants to hear from you! Dr. Lora de la Cruz will be holding parent listening sessions to get to know you and to hear your perspective on any topic you'd like to share. Four sessions will be held across the district with each night dedicated to specific schools. If you are unable to attend your school's listening session, you are welcome to attend a session that is more convenient. Listening sessions will be held as follows:
Monday, October 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lakeridge High School - Library
Target Audience: Lakeridge High School, Lakeridge Middle School, Hallinan Elementary
Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lake Oswego High School - Library
Target Audience: Lake Oswego High School, Forest Hills Elementary, Lake Grove Elementary
Wednesday, October 30th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: River Grove Elementary - Library
Target Audience: River Grove Elementary, Westridge Elementary
Tuesday, November 5th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Oak Creek Elementary @ Uplands - Gym
Target Audience: Oak Creek Elementary, Lake Oswego Middle School
October Is Dyslexia Awareness Month
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is an unexpected difficulty in reading in an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader.
Children and adults with dyslexia struggle to read fluently, spell words correctly, and memorize rote facts such as multiplication tables, among other challenges. But these difficulties have no connection to their overall intelligence. While people with dyslexia can be slow readers, they often, paradoxically, are very fast and creative thinkers with strong reasoning abilities.
Dyslexia can’t be “cured” – it is lifelong. But with appropriate early supports, dyslexic individuals can learn to read, write, and spell and can become highly successful students and adults. (Source: http://dyslexia.yale.edu/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia/)
Read about the signs of dyslexia here: https://www.understood.org/en/about/search-results?q=dyslexia%20warning%20signs.
Get the facts on Dyslexia from the International Dyslexia Association (IDA): https://dyslexiaida.org/fact-sheets/
Video: What is Dyslexia? https://youtu.be/zafiGBrFkRM
See Decoding Dyslexia for Resources and October Events:
https://mailchi.mp/d7c9761cee3f/resources-dyslexia-awareness-month
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/decoding-dyslexia-oregon-6262010367
Each week in October, we will feature a message about dyslexia in this newsletter. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s learning, please contact the school principal and/or literacy specialist. Another great parent resource would be to contact your school’s Student Services Parent Advisory Committee (SSPAC) representative.
LOS Foundation New Family Meet and Greet Events
Welcoming all who are new to the district!
Please join parents and guardians who are new to the district at one of the following Meet & Greet events hosted by the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation. These casual gatherings are an opportunity to meet others who are new while learning more about the district.
New Family Meet & Greet Coffees
Tuesday, October 15, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
3244 Upper Dr., Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Tuesday, October 22, 9 to 11 a.m.
4300 Haven St., Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Wednesday, October 23, 9 to 11 a.m.
606 6th St., Lake Oswego OR 97034
Coffee & refreshments provided by Chucks Place
New Family Meet & Greet Happy Hour
Oregon Wine Reserve
Saturday, Nov. 2, 4-7 p.m.
600 N State St, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Event is for adults 21 years and older
Complimentary child care provided at PLAY Boutique, 4-7 p.m.
464 1st St, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Service is for children 1 year and older
Listserv Delivery Issue for comcast.net Addresses
The district's Computer Network Services Department has alerted Comcast to this issue and is working to resolve it.
Student Services Back to School Night
Lake Oswego Ski Swap
The 47th Annual Lake Oswego Ski Swap
Saturday, October 12
9am-1pm
Lakeridge High School Cafeteria.
Consignment drop-off is 4-7pm, Friday, October 11.
Proceeds benefit the LOHS and LHS high school ski teams.
For more information, checkout our website: www.lakeoskiswap.com
Laker Dance Youth Clinic
October 11, 2019 NO SCHOOL - Statewide Professional Day
Lake Oswego High School Gymnasium
10 am- 1pm /Check in @ 9:30 am
$55 if you pre-register / $60 at the door
Open to youth Pre-K thru 8th Grade
Register by 9/30/19 and receive a complimentary T-shirt
Showcase Performance – 10/11/19 @ 12:45 PM
Half-Time Performance with the Laker Dancers – Oct 18th Football Game LOHS vs. Canby
Fire Prevention Week October 6-12
Not every hero wears a cape.
PLAN and PRACTICE your ESCAPE!
For some of us a "hero" is a larger-than-life character that swoops in to save the day. For others it is a high achiever who is looked up to as a role model or a stranger who in the moment of a crisis comes to the aid of others on the brink of tragedy. These are all heroes. But heroes can also be ordinary people who exhibit courageous behavior by taking small, but important, actions every day to keep themselves and those around them safe. They understand that house fires don't just happen to other people and that it's important to plan, just in case.
5 Behaviors That Can Increase Your Chance of Surviving a House Fire
1. Stay calm and focused.
2. Act immediately after the smoke alarm sounds.
3. Maintain your smoke alarms.
4. Be aware of the possibility of fire.
5. Get out and let the fire department put out the fire.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Multi-City Equity Summit – Saturday, October 19
After months of planning, Lake Oswego School District, along with 12 partner organizations, is pleased to announce the inaugural Multi-City Equity Summit, to be held Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and food and beverages will be provided throughout the day. Due to the limited space and planning purposes, registration is required. Please register here.
Multi-City Equity Summit
Saturday, October 19, 2019
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lake Oswego High School
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