Noticias de Palisades
November 18 2022
Happy Thanksgiving Break
Thank you PAL Families
We believe it went very well and look forward to debriefing with our law enforcement and safety partners, but initial impressions were that it went very well. It is so good to have muscle memory when preparing for difficult situations.
We wish you all a wonderful and peaceful break!
Warmly, Lilian
DATES TO REMEMBER
- Friday November 11th Veterans Day- No School
- Friday November 18th NO Middle School Math
- Friday November 18 Lockdown Drill
- November 21st-25th Thanksgiving Break- No School
- Wednesday December 7th Picture Retake Day
- December 19th-30th Winter Break-No School
- Tuesday January 3th- Classes Resume
Nurse Notes
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR STUDENT HOME FROM SCHOOL
Please follow this link to see when and for how long to keep your student home due to various symptoms.
Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation will soon be conducting their annual vision screening of K,1,3,and 5th grades. Click for more information.
On the day of your school's vision screening, please consider donating any old glasses you have to the Lions Club. Click for more information.
Is your child up to date? Check here and be sure to update school records before you leave for Winter Break.
Oregon State Assessment Opt-Out Form
State law requires us to inform you that a form is available from the State Department of Education that allows you to opt your child out of the math and English Language Arts assessments for the current school year. Should you wish to opt out your child, fill out the form and submit it to the main office at your child’s school. Please note the submission deadlines listed on the form. Meeting the deadline will help the school with planning and preparation. If you wish your child not to participate in the science assessment for grades 5, 8, and 11, submit this request in writing to the principal of your child's school.
If you have questions or want more information about state assessments, please contact your child’s principal or teacher(s).
Click here for opt-out form for Math and English Language Arts.
Safety Symposium About Fentanyl and Firearms
LOSD is hosting the 2022 Fall Safety Symposium in partnership with Lake Oswego Police Department, Homeland Security, Gun Owners for Responsible Ownership (GOFRO), and BeSMART. All in our learning community are welcome to attend the in-person session.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
7-8:30 p.m.
Lake Oswego High School Library
2501 Country Club Road; parking in the front of the building
Special guest speakers will give us the facts on critical safety issues in our schools and community, share life-saving information, and provide proactive strategies for families.
Topic 1: Secure Storage of Firearms - BeSMART for Kids & Teens!
Topic 2: The Fentanyl Crisis and the Role of Narcan
WHO WAS? HISTORY BEE FOR GRADES 3-5.
Students in grades 3-5 have the opportunity to participate in The Who Was? History Bee. Reading and participating in the Bee is a fun way to learn and test knowledge about history. The Bee will start with a classroom competition the week of November 28. The winners will then move on to a school competitors-only bee the week of December 12, and the finalist from the school will write an essay the week of March 20 to compete in the Western Regionals. The winning regional champion will win some terrific prizes including scholarship money and books for their school library. Check out (whowashistorybee.com) for study information.
1.Classroom Bee Week of 11/28
2. School Bee Week of 12/12 (10 students from graders 3-5)
3. Finalist - 1-1 Week of 3/20
SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING AND VOCABULARY BEE
The 4th and 5th graders will have an opportunity to participate in the Scripps National Spelling and Vocabulary Bee. Classroom competitions will be the week of January 3. The top scorers from each class will move onto the final competitors-only bee the week of February 6. Since Scripps study lists are not to be published on the web, students will be sent links for spelling and vocabulary study sheets from their classroom teacher.
1. Classroom Bee Week of 1/3/23
2. School Bee Week of 2/6/23 (10 students from grades 3-5.)
3. Regional Bee for Finalist: 3/2023
Elementary School Student and Family Handbook
New Application for School Volunteers
For the safety of children, volunteers are required to have an approved background check when volunteering in schools.
To help streamline compliance with state and school board policies, which require that all volunteers have background checks and knowledge of other board policies -- as well as state-mandated proof of vaccination (or a qualified exemption) -- we are introducing a new all-in-one volunteer application and approval process through ou Raptor Visitor Management System.
Submitting an online application initiates the background check process. Once submitted, applicants will receive an email upon approval of your background check and you will be given access through the onsite Raptor System at all schools. Please allow up to three weeks to process your approval.
Volunteers need to submit only one application for volunteering in all LOSD schools. Applications need to be submitted annually to capture changes in background checks, policies, and/or vaccination requirements.
Volunteer Application for LOSD
Thank you for applying promptly, and for your service to our students and schools. We are grateful for our volunteers.
LMS SPANISH IMMERSION CAPSTONE “PURA VIDA” FESTIVAL - THURSDAY 12/8 4PM
Rican “street festival” on Thursday December 8 at 4pm. Snacks, games and special activities for young ones will be available including door prizes. T-shirts will be available for pre-purchase before November 16 (this is a fundraiser for needs-based scholarships and all donations are welcome). Tickets can be purchased at the door, or you can pre-purchase and register to the attend the event here or look out for a backpack flyer with details coming soon.
Also, would your business sponsor this event? Could you donate a vacation home or special event to the silent auction? If you would like to help, please contact Sarah Howell at c503.784.1041 or s.howellcommunications@gmail.com . Thanks for supporting our Spanish Immersion students in their global journey!