Westridge Wildcat News
January 14, 2022
Message from the Principal
Dear Westridge Community,
As we head into our three day weekend, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I am reminded of our theme, Better Together. Dr. King's legacy reminds us how important working together really is.
Thank YOU for working together to keep our community safe and in school. My gratitude extends to our families, students, and staff who are washing hands, wearing properly fitting masks, distancing, and staying home when ill. Schools continue to be among the safest places due to layered mitigation measures being followed carefully.
For everyone's safety, the District has determined that extending our added safety measures is prudent at this time. Please be aware that we will continue to postpone volunteers and guests in our schools, and masks will be required on campus at all times, including recess, for the time being. These added protocols will be evaluated every two weeks. We appreciate your grace and patience as we continue to navigate these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Jules Laaperi
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Principal
Save the Dates!
January 17: No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 19: Kindergarten Registration opens ONLINE!
January 19: Kindergarten Virtual Open House
January 26: Palisades World Languages open house (Virtual) for Kinder Spanish Immersion
January 28: No School (Grade Prep)
February 21: No School (President's day)
Upcoming Health Lessons
Our teachers use the adopted Health Curriculum, The Great Body Shop, to teach the required Oregon Health Standards to our students. THE GREAT BODY SHOP is a comprehensive health education curriculum which is sequential, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and medically accurate. The lessons align with Oregon’s Health Education Standards and are embedded with social-emotional learning. Watch your classroom teacher's newsletter for upcoming topics. If you would like to review the health curriculum, please contact the school office. More information, including an opt-out form if needed, can be found on the District website.
Now Accepting Applications for Foundation Board of Directors
Are you interested in contributing to a dynamic volunteer organization dedicated to advancing our community's commitment to educational excellence?
Please consider applying for the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation is seeking parents/guardians, students and community residents to serve on its Board of Directors. Board members must demonstrate a commitment to the Foundation, the School District and the Lake Oswego community.
The term for new board members will begin July 2022. Board members commit to a two-year term and may serve up to three terms. Please click HERE to access the online application form. The application provides more information about being a board member.
Interested people should submit applications by Friday, March 4, 2022. The Nominating committee will review applications and conduct interviews in the March time frame. If you are unable to access the application, please contact woolfw@loswego.k12.or.us to receive a pdf version of the application.
Outdoor Mask Requirements:
Our community is experiencing a level of COVID 19 positivity that is new in this pandemic and still our schools remain among the safest places where layered mitigation measures are being followed. We are extending our added measures of postponing volunteers and guests in our schools, limiting spectators at middle and high school extracurricular activities, and continuing with elementary school outdoor mask requirements for the time being, and will evaluate these protocols every two weeks.
Based on cases reported to our nurses, and supported by public health findings, COVID-19 is being spread outside of school during social gatherings, amongst household members, and activities where oftentimes fewer protections are in place.
Student Attendance:
If you need to pick your child up early from school, please let the teacher and the office know ahead of time.
i-Ready Winter Assessment
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.
Westridge Elementary School
Email: laaperij@loswego.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.losdschools.org/wr
Location: 3400 Royce Way, Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Phone: 5035342371