Pacer E News
The Week of October 10 - 14, 2022
This Week's Schedules
Tuesday, October 11: B Day Regular Schedule
Wednesday, October 12: Special Schedule of Classes - School Dismisses at 12:40
Thursday, October 13: A Day Early Release Schedule
Friday, October 14: Statewide Professional Development Day - No School For Students
Deadline Extended
If you haven't done so already, now is the time to complete your consent for your student to use school district software and technology resources (devices, digital textbooks, etc.). The deadline for submitting consent is Sunday, Oct. 9. Please provide your consent through the technology consent portal (not ParentVUE). You will need to set up an account to first access the portal. Attached are the instructions.
For assistance, please submit a tech request order: https://losdhelp.zendesk.com/ Our tech department can provide help in the order in which they receive requests. Thank you for completing this essential task for your student.
October 12th Power Class Schedules
October 12th Bell Schedule
Initial Bell: 8:20
1: 8:25 - 9:15
TSCT: 9:15 - 9:25
2: 9:30 - 10:20
3: 10:25 - 11:15
Lunch: 11:15 - 11:45
4: 11:50 - 12:40
Student Schedule Choices
Students will receive their schedules on Monday evening in their school email.
Attendance
This day is counted in our attendance so if your child is not at school they will need to have that absence excused by a parent. Here are some important points to keep in mind regarding attendance for October 12th.
- Absences will be marked as unexcused unless a parent has contact the school email to indicate the absence should be excused
- Please excuse absences by using the email address lhsattendance@loswego.k12.or.us please do not call the attendance line to take care of October 12th attendance ahead of time
- Please excuse absences by Tuesday at noon to avoid attendance calls on October 12th
- Please make communication arrangements with your child should then need to be release from school throughout the morning on October 12th - notes to classes will not be an available mode of communication on this day
If you See Something Say Something
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning disability in reading. People with dyslexia have trouble reading at a good pace and without mistakes. They may also have a hard time with reading comprehension, spelling, and writing. But these challenges aren’t a problem with intelligence.
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 instruction, an individual with dyslexia can learn to read, write, and spell and can become a highly successful individual.
Get the facts on Dyslexia from the International Dyslexia Association (IDA): Fact Sheets
Video: What is Dyslexia? https://youtu.be/zafiGBrFkRM
Ways to help your child at home: https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/dyslexia-strategies-you-can-try-at-home?_ul=1*jhht1b*domain_userid*YW1wLTY5YzJjRVMxUnU3YU03WDduMFdORVE
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 Special Education Advisory Committee representative. Please see here to learn how to contact your school representative.
Paying Past Due Amounts
Still need to pay school and sports fees? Student account statements with past due balances are being distributed in October. We appreciate your assistance in resolving outstanding account balances.
Student Account: Reminders
Winter Sports: Winter sports fees are now available on the webstore ($310 per sport).
Seniors - Seniors are not able to receive graduation tickets with an outstanding balance. Please keep accounts up to date and feel free to send students to the Bookkeeping office to check balances throughout the year.
Parking Reminders - Parking tickets are issued for parking infractions ($30 minimum).
Financial Assistance - If support is needed please connect with the bookkeeper to set up a payment plan or complete the LOSD Fee Waiver. Upon completion of the form turn it into the LHS front office. Questions? Contact the Bookkeeping office (503.534.2199, robertsm@loswego.k12.or.us).
Webstore Questions?
First Time Login:
Username: Student ID (student ID #’s can be found in Synergy Student Vue, under the student’s picture and name.
Default Password: First initial and last name (ex Suzy Smith = ssmith)
LHS Band Fundraiser
School Photos by Dorian
Last Chance 2022-2023 School Photo/ID Card:
Friday, October 21
8-1pm in the Rotunda
*ID cards are free*
*No obligation to purchase photos*
Catching Up with Pacer Athletics
PSAT October 15th at LOHS
The PSAT/NMSQT will be given on Saturday, October 15, 2021, at 8:30 am at Lake Oswego High School Students should arrive at Lake Oswego High School's main entrance between 8:15-8:30. The PSAT/NMSQT has three tests: the Reading Test, the Writing and Language Test, and the Math Test. Test length is about 2 hours 45 minutes. Most students should finish the test shortly after noon.
Students should bring 2-3 sharpened #2 pencils (NO mechanical pencils), an approved calculator (calculators will not be provided) PSAT/NMSQT Calculator Policy - SAT Suite | College Board, and a water bottle and snack for the very short break. Leave backpacks, smart watches, prohibited items at home.
What is the PSAT test?
The PSAT/NMSQT - Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United States. It is a good practice test for the SAT. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) measures what you're learning in school, determines if you're on track, and opens doors for opportunities to prepare and pay for college.
There are Student Study Guides available for pickup around campus or you can use this link for online study: Practice for the PSAT/NMSQT
CAREER EVENT: FEATURING YOUNG BLACK PROFESSIONAL IN TECH, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES. Hosted by REAL TALK.
Students will be exposed to new career paths and receive advice on how they can achieve success wherever they land. Students will connect with a variety of Black professionals, whose success stories will inspire them to pursue their own journeys with confidence.
Black in Tech on Tuesday, October 11, at 4pm PT
Black in Sports on Thursday, October 13, at 4pm PT
Black in Entertainment on Tuesday, October 18th, at 4 pm PT
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/communities-events/real-talk?SFMC_cid=EM823204-&rid=465840675
Signing up for AP Exams
Students have been signing up for their AP exams through College Board in their AP classes. Now it is time to submit payment for their exams. Cost PER exam during the regular exam registration window (8/30-10/31) is $84.
Payments can be made through the Lakeridge Webstore AP Payment
Payments may also be made by check dropped off for the bookkeeper.
*Make Checks Payable To Lakeridge High School and put the student name and exam(s) in the memo line
You can also call the bookkeeper, Megen Roberts, at 503-534-2199 and pay over the phone during school hours.
If you qualify for a fee waiver, you will pay no fee for AP Exams. Turn your fee waiver paperwork in to the bookkeeper
Exams will incur a $40 late fee per exam for payments made after October 31st at 3:00 pm.
DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT OCTOBER 31 at 3 PM.
More information regarding AP exams can be found on the LHS website under the academics tab.
Rotary Internship Opportunity
The Rotary SASEE Committee is looking for one intern this year to help promote and host the annual SASEE (Service Above Self Excellence in Education). The main focus of the interns is for marketing, communications, event planning, video recording, and social media management. It is a great learning experience!
The average time commitment is 2-3 hours per week, but it is very flexible! There will also be a mentor to help you out along the way!
Here is a link to the website to learn more about it: https://www.rotarysasee.org/
To apply for this position, fill out this google form below. It is very quick and easy!
https://forms.gle/DYNinPYGYmGRRuYd9
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Anderson through email: ander03869@loswego.k12.or.us or through phone: 503-403-8943.
ASVAB Testing
The student testing program, also known as the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP), is used for career exploration and is given in high schools
Junior and Senior students are given the opportunity to take the ASVAB at no cost and no commitment to military service. The ASVAB CEP also provides an interest assessment and planning tools to help young adults explore career field entry requirements and various career paths, both military and civilian.
October 28th (no school day) at LOHS - Sign up with your counselor
College Visits at Lakeridge through October 21st
Below is an online link to the "Opportunities Guide Preparing For College Guide & Workbook" for students and families. Students can also pick up a hard copy of it in the College & Career Center. This is a great resource for college planning and the application process.
View the Opportunities Booklets here: https://www.ecmc.org/students/opportunities-guide-workbook.html
COLLEGE VISITS OCTOBER 10TH - OCTOBER 14TH
WARNER PACIFIC UNIVERSITY. 10/10. 8:00AM
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN 10/10 11:30AM
U.OF TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE. 10/10 3:30PM
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVER. 10/11 8:00AM
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH 10/11 11:30AM
CENTRAL OREGON COMM. COLLEGE 10/11 12:30PM
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 10/11 3:30PM
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIV 10/12 8:00AM
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIV 10/12 11:30AM
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY 10/12 12:30AM
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY 10/13 8:00AM
MACALESTER COLLEGE 10/13 11:30AM
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 10/13 12:30PM
WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY. 1013. 3:30PM
COLLEGE VISITS OCTOBER 13TH - OCTOBER 21ST
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY 10/17 8:00AM
BUTLER UNIVERSITY 10/17 11:30AM
POMONA COLLEGE 10/17 3:30PM
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY 10/18 8:00AM
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY 10/18 12:30PM
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV. 10/18 3:30PM
CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO 10/19 8:00AM
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY 10/19 11:30AM
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE 10/19 3:30PM
COLBY COLLEGE 10/20 8:00AM
BABSON COLLEGE 10/20 12:30PM
UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS 10/20 3:30PM
BATES COLLEGE 10/21 8:00AM
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECH 10/21 11:30AM
*please see attachment for how to attend college visits at Lakeridge
Applying to College
Seniors! Please remember to complete the following as soon as possible if you are applying to college:
1. Check Counseling Google Classroom for updates, presentations, and tasks.
2. Add Colleges to Naviance under "Colleges I'm Applying To".
3. Request Transcripts via Naviance to be sent to your colleges.
4. Request Teacher Letters of Recommendation via Naviance.
5. Complete the Counselor Recommendation Form Request if your college requires a counselor letter of recommendation.
Please come and see your counselor if you have ANY questions at all about the college admission process!
--2023 Senior Photos due Nov. 1
Class of 2023! It's time to submit your senior photo to the Lakeridge Yearbook! Please see lakeridgeyearbook.com for instructions on how to submit your photo.
Photos are due Nov. 1.