The Current
LOSD News • June 18, 2021
In this Message:
Enjoy Summer Break! See You in August
Spanish Immersion Applications Due Today
Take A Virtual Tour of Lakeridge Middle School
Interested in Volunteering for the Bond Campaign?
School Board Meeting June 21
LOH Student Council Receives Top Honors
Summer Grab & Go Meal Plan
Make Your Appointment for LO Vaccine Clinic
Vaccination Clinic Volunteers Needed
Summer Specials Sign Ups Open
Save the Date: Smart Start Aug. 26
Register for Lakeridge Youth Football
Regular Reminders:
- Hunger Fighters Food Pantry: Open and Hiring
- Please Verify Your Student's Information
- Get Social: Follow, Share, Engage @wearelosd
- What's New at Community School
- Subscribe to Lake Oswego Schools App
- Back-to-School Clothes at Clothing Closet
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- 3 Ws: Watch Distance, Wear Mask, Wash Hands
- Safe Oregon
Enjoy Summer Break! See You in August
- Aug. 26 -- Smart Start Open House
- Aug. 30 -- Students in grades K-5, 6, and 9 first day of school
- Aug. 31 -- Students in grades 7-8, and 10-12 first day of school
Click here for the district calendar for the 2021-22 school year.
Spanish Immersion Applications Due Today
The Spanish Immersion program is moving to Palisades Elementary School, the new, permanent location, starting in the 2021-22 School Year. With newfound space at Palisades, we have opened up the application and lottery process for incoming kindergarteners who are interested in being a part of a possible second strand of the Spanish Immersion program. We have several kindergarteners on the waitlist, and need to fill the remaining open spots in order to open a second kindergarten class for the 2021-22 school year. Click here to apply. Applications for second kindergarten Spanish Immersion class are due by TODAY Friday, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. The lottery will be conducted on June 23 and all applicants will be notified of lottery outcomes by June 25.
Take A Virtual Tour of Lakeridge Middle School
Please click here to watch a video featuring the new Lakeridge Middle School and hearing from students and staff about their experiences in the new building. Thank you Lake Oswego voters for approving the bond in 2017, and making it all possible!
Interested in Serving on Bond Citizen 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.
School Board Meeting June 21
All are welcome to observe the public session remotely.
Monday, June 21
General Session -- 6:00 p.m.
Click here for the agenda posted on district website
NEW: Board members will be taking both verbal and written testimony. Please click here for instructions on how to submit testimony for either way. Notification of verbal testimony and written testimony is due by Monday, June 21 at 12 p.m.
You can observe the meeting remotely by clicking here.
LOH Student Council Receives Top Honors
Lake Oswego High School is one of 13 high schools and 4 middle schools in the state receiving recognition as a high achieving leadership program with a Gold Council Award. The award, sponsored by the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC) sets high standards for student councils and leadership programs, and honors them if they can reach or exceed these goals.
The leadership programs begin by setting goals in the fall and actively participate in leadership activities and events throughout the year. In order to receive the award, programs must create and encourage activities that promote inclusivity among all students at the school and provide a series of events that include a variety of different areas/disciplines in the school. Along with involvement in the school, they must also demonstrate that they are gaining valuable leadership and professional skills that they can take with them outside of school.
Congratulations to all of the students and the advisor Chris Hill on your top honor for outstanding achievement!
Make Your Appointment for LO Vaccine Clinic
The Lake Oswego Fire Department is hosting several COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Lakeridge Middle School. The clinics are for Pfizer vaccine first and second doses on: June 30, July 7, July 14, and July 21. To schedule an appointment, use this link or QR code.
Be sure to read here for full instructions before heading to the clinic.
Vaccination Clinic Volunteers Needed
Thank you to all who helped with the LOSD/LOFD COVID-19 vaccination clinic this week. More volunteers are needed for the upcoming clinics. You do not need a medical background to volunteer.
Volunteer positions needed:
Greeter: Greets patients as they arrive and directs them to check-in stations
Check In: Registers patients, reviews and verifies paperwork, and directs to the vaccine waiting area
Wait Time Manager: Primary function is to direct patients to the post vaccine waiting area and determine post vaccine wait time. Assists post vaccine monitor as directed.
Please click here to volunteer. Thank you!
Summer Specials Sign Ups Open
Registration for LOSD Summer Specials is OPEN on Community School website by clicking here. Each enrichment opportunity runs for one week and will be held at either Palisades, River Grove, or Oak Creek. We are able to provide these in-person opportunities for enrichment at a free or nearly free cost thanks to a Summer Enrichment Grant from the Oregon Department of Education.
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.
Register for Lakeridge Youth Football
Registration details are on www.lakeridgeyouthfootball.org, along with information about costs, the association, scholarship options, Pacer football camp, playing requirements and contact information for LYF Board members.
Hunger Fighters Food Pantry: Open and Hiring
The pantry will be open all summer for contactless curbside pickup every Saturday from 1-2:30 p.m.. Visit the website for more info.www.hungerfightersoregon.org
Please Verify Your Student's Information
- 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.
Get Social: Follow, Share, Engage @wearelosd
Subscribe to Lake Oswego Schools App
Back-to-School Clothes at Clothing Closet
Open Saturdays
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Visit https://www.ilovelakeoswego.com for more information.
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.
SafeOregon
Parents 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.)
Lake Oswego School District
Email: info@loswego.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.losdschools.org
Location: 2455 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 534-2000
Facebook: facebook.com/LOSDProud
Twitter: @LOSD_Proud