Community Letter

Dear LISD Families,

We have four schoolwide habits of character here at LISD: belonging, kindness, ownership, and perseverance. It's the beginning of a new school year with opportunities to connect with friends and make new ones, so this month we are focusing on the habit of BELONGING. The reason we call this a habit and not a trait is that we believe making others feel welcome and included, and building the skills to make and maintain friendships, are intentional actions. Every student can build skills and habits to add to their character toolbox. Some habits to cultivate belonging include asking others about their day and their lives, actively listening, inviting others into activities and conversations, and noticing when someone is feeling excluded and reaching out to them.

We have a new paraeducator, currently working with elementary students, and her name is Katrina Lovejoy. Katrina joined the LISD team this week and we are thrilled to have her. Stay tuned for her photo and bio in a future newsletter.

Have a great weekend!

All our best to you and your family,

Mary and Martha

Please use the secondary entrance on Center Rd. to drop off or pick up your child. The elementary entrance on School Rd. is for our school buses. Only a small number of families use the elementary entrance, and those arrangements must be made with the building principals.

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Picture day is around the corner. Wednesday, October 5th is the scheduled day. Packets will go home shortly, but you can order pictures online on the attached link. Retakes are scheduled for November29. More information to come.

On Friday Sept 16, grades 3-5 took the ferry to Shaw Island for a fantastic cycling journey around the island. Students rode from the Shaw ferry the long way around the island to the county ballfield for lunch and team building. Then we pedaled down the hill to the beach and campground area. Sand castle and beach fort building, along with bare feet in the sunshine, made for a glorious way to build community alongside 44 young people. Top it off with ice cream and the final push back to the ferry and the day was complete. We can't do these trips without our dedicated parent chaperones and support vehicle drivers, THANK YOU. What a fun day!

WE NEED YOU; THE CHILDREN OF LOPEZ NEED YOU!

Lopez Island School is currently interviewing for:

- ParaEducators and ParaEducator Substitutes - Interested in working with students individually, in small groups, and/or in general classrooms and helping assist teachers in modifying student behavior? You can apply to become a ParaEducator with a regular schedule or else a ParaEducator sub for flexibility!

- Cook/ Dishwasher three days a week and Substitutes- Help make and share all the FRESH, HEALTHY, and DELICIOUS local foods with the children and staff of Lopez Island School! We are looking for some help in the fast-paced, fun and friendly kitchen at Lopez Island School.

- Bus Driver Substitutes - Lopez Island School District is accepting applications for qualified school bus drivers substitutes with potential for upcoming permanent positions. Candidates must be appropriately endorsed for CDL and Washington State School Bus driving, or be willing to complete a training class administered by Lopez Island School District (likely late October/ early November 2022).

- Special Needs Behavior Technician- If you have been thinking about being a Special Needs Behavior Technician for Lopez Island School District...well you are in luck!!!! We are looking for a Special Needs Behavior Technician to hire for this school year!! Behavior technicians are responsible for assisting behavior specialists and the Special Education department to implement behavior reduction and skill acquisition treatment plans. The candidate will assist students with day to day activities, monitor their behavior, record and collect data on students’ progress, and communicate with the team.

- Special Services Administrative Assistant- to provide assistance to the Special Services Coordinator and the District’s Special Services programs. There will be a high degree of confidentiality and attention to detail required, as this person works with parents, students, and others to serve students with special needs and those struggling with school. There will be some flexibility of schedule desired, but the position is based upon 15 hours per week throughout the calendar year.

- Van Driver - Want to get out and see the island? This transportation position drives a wheelchair van (or another vehicle) to transport student(s) with special needs to and from school. This 3.5 hour per day, Monday through Friday. This position qualifies for paid time off, retirement, and insurance benefits!

- 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher - We are looking for a full-time Special Education teacher to help serve our students starting this school year. This is a 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday position qualifying for paid time off, retirement, and insurance benefits!

- Stipends:

Senior Advisor - advise 12th grade students & facilitate the planning, organization and execution of events in and around graduation.

Elementary RTI - provide intervention support for the purpose of improving academic and/or behavior achievement in different elementary settings.

Secondary RTI provide intervention support for the purpose of improving academic and/or behavior achievement in different secondary settings.

HI CAP - providing leadership of the Special Service Program for Highly Capable (HC) students, grades K-12, in the Lopez Island School District.

Robotics - advising students grades 3-12 in an after school or weekend club. Topics and scope will be arranged with the secondary principal and will tie in to the curriculum and focus of the school.

You can see full postings on our website! Just go to District Info and then to HR and Employment for more details.

Let us know if you are interested in any of these positions! Call 360-468-2202 extension 2303 or email hr@lopezislandschool.org

Our Lopez Lobos played their hearts out this week. The high school volleyball team played Lummi on Monday and Cedar Park Christian on Friday, winning both matches. The high school soccer team beat Cedar Park Christian on Friday in a 5-0 shut out. The middle school soccer team beat Bayview 6-2 on Tuesday. Wow Lobos! What a week!

Home Games Next Week:

• Middle School Volleyball: Tuesday, 2:00, Thursday, 2:00
• High School Soccer: Tuesday, 2:00
• High School Volleyball: Wednesday, 3:00

As the seasons start to change and the weather becomes more unpredictable, please make sure your students are prepared...a change of clothes, a jacket, and even rubber boots. Sometimes weather is nice in the morning and turns bad quickly. Being prepared will help save time for parents and keep students at school.

Robert Wood is a retired Certified Extecutive Chef, Culinary Arts educator and consultant. specializing in hospitality related curriculum development and instruction for colleges and NGOs in the US, Asia, UK and the Middle East. During his career, Robert served as Executive Chef for a variety of operations from a winery and private jet catering firm to an historic national park and a hotel resort center and as a corporate Vice President of Development for casual dining restaurant chains based in Seattle, LA and Dallas, He also helmed his own restaurants including the Bay Cafe on Lopez Island which remained in operation for 25 years. Robert has been involved in the opening of 53 restaurants and taught over 5000 students in Culinary Arts, Hotel, Food and Beverage Operations. Robert is also a gallery represented artist in abstract art and sculpture.

As I work on updating the LISD studenthandbook and reflect on the first weeks of school, here are some important policy and rule reminders. Please let me know if you have any questions. I'll send an email to students with the same information:

• Dress Code - (regarding tops)..."All shirts and tops are required to have sleeves or straps. The top of a shirt must reach within two inches of the armpits. The lowest part of a shirt should end at the belly button or lower."
• Attendance
• Students are required to attend all classes. If a parent does not call to excuse the student from class, we count this as an unexcused absence. As a parent/guardian, you should get an email message from our Qmlativ system at 5:00 p.m. if you child has been marked unexcused in one or more classes that day. Please check your email and let us know if you have questions.
• Students under 18 are not allowed to leave campus at any time other than lunch unless we have written parent permission.
• Students are not excused from class to watch athletics unless a parent has come into the office to check them out. If a teacher takes a class out to watch a game at the end of the day, they'll stay with the class.
• Students who arrive after 8:35 must sign-in at the secondary office.
• For students leaving class early for sports (both home and away games), the dismissal time is listed on the schedule. Students must go to class and remain in class until the dismissal time.

Thanks for your help, and please reach out if you have questions or concerns.

Martha Martin, Secondary Principal

Ed Murray, Superintendent

Martha Martin, Secondary Principal

Mary Fordham, Elementary Principal

The Lopez Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Ed Murray – emurray@lopezislandschool.org; Title IX Coordinator, HR Specialist, Summer Hagge – shagge@lopezislandschool.org; Section 504, Mary Fordham – mfordham@lopezislandschool.org; OR contact by phone, 360-468-2202, OR mail to 86 School Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261.

Website: lopezislandschool.org
Location: 86 School Road, Lopez Island, WA, USA
Phone: 360-468-2202