The Current
January 18, 2019
In this Message:
- No School Monday, January 21 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- District Seeks New Executive Director of Project Management
- Legal Budget Committee Accepting Applications
- Kindergarten Information Night (Kinder Counts) – January 23
- It's Almost Time! Online Registration Coming January 23
- Document Acknowlegement in ParentVUE
- Running for School Board Information Meeting – January 24
- 2019/2020 Preschool/Pre-K Classes Now Open for Applications
- Pacer Youth Baseball Registration
- Lake Oswego Girls Softball Registration
- Annual Foundation Luncheon – January 29
- Lake Oswego Public Library Free Presentation – "I Speak Woof"
- Family Reggae Bash with Aaron Nigel Smith
- Pacer Baseball 13th Annual Crab Dinner Fundraiser
- Lakeridge High School Open House – February 6
- Calling All Teen Artists
- 2018 Tax Exemption for Parents of Children with Disabilities
- Weather Emergency Communications
- SafeOregon
- Subscribe to Lake Oswego Schools App
- What's New at Community School?
No School Monday, January 21
District Seeks New Executive Director of Project Management
District administrators would like to cast the net far and wide to recruit the next executive director of project management. "We are looking for someone who has at least 10 years experience in managing building construction and redevelopment for K-12 schools, specifically," said Superintendent Michael Musick. "We want the best."
Randy Miller will officially retire on January 31, from the position he has held for the past three and half years. "We are grateful to Randy for his work and I wish him well in his retirement,” said Musick.
In the interim, the district has hired additional support for the bond program to bridge the transition.
The job posting can be found here: https://www.applitrack.com/loswego/onlineapp/
Legal Budget Committee Accepting Applications
The Legal Budget Committee consists of the members of the School Board and five citizen members who are charged with reviewing and approving the budget for the upcoming school year.
Citizen members are appointed to three-year terms.
The budget committee's work is typically accomplished during three or four meetings in the spring.
We are currently accepting applications for two open positions.
Application deadline is February 8, 2019.
Budget Committee ApplicationKindergarten Information Night (Kinder Counts) – January 23
Lake Oswego School District's Kindergarten Counts will take place Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at all elementary schools. This event introduces Lake Oswego parents to the full-day kindergarten program and Extended Day program and ensures that new families are connected to their school. All families with a child who will be five years old by September 1, 2019, are encouraged to attend.
This year Kindergarten Counts will coincide with the debut of the District’s new online registration portal. Rather than providing a paper registration form that night, parents will learn about online registration so that they can later enroll their children from home or wherever they access the internet (no registration via smartphone).
It's Almost Time! Online Registration Coming January 23
- Kindergarten Counts on January 23 at their resident elementary school
- New resources on the District website
- Flyers available at each school
Document Acknowledgement in ParentVUE
Running for School Board Information Meeting – January 24
Liz Hartman, current LOSD board member and a member of the Oregon School Boards Association Board of Directors, will be presenting.
If you are unable to attend, you are always welcome to call any of the current school board members (contact information available online).
2019/2020 Preschool/Pre-K Classes Now Open for Applications
Application Closes: Monday, February 18
Lottery Process: Friday, March 1
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Shelli Fought at foughts@loswego.k12.or.us or at 503.534.2125.
Pacer Youth Baseball Registration
Registration is open now through February 10 at www.paceryouthbaseball.org
For more information contact Sarah at sarah.ehinger@gmail.com
Lake Oswego Girls Softball Registration
Visit www.lakeoswegosoftball.org for more information.
The league is excited to announce the addition of a Juniors level for girls ages 13-14 interested in recreation-level play.
Annual Foundation Luncheon – January 29
Get Your Tickets for the Annual Foundation Luncheon
Join us for our biggest community celebration of the year! The Foundation luncheon is a wonderful opportunity to meet members of our community and support our students. The event sells out every year -- so be sure to purchase your tickets here today! This year's speaker is Debbie Craig, one of our community's biggest champions, a trustee with Meyer Memorial Trust, and a passionate advocate for public education and the outdoors. Also, as an alumna of Lake Oswego High School and a parent of Lakeridge High School alumni, Debbie will have great stories to share.
Lake Oswego Public Library Free Presentation – "I Speak Woof"
Lake Oswego Public Library – downstairs in the Children's Library
706 4th Street; LO
Learn about children's dog bite prevention with Vanesa Vizuete, founder of Helping Paws Northwest. This fun, interactive class provides children with the necessary tools to be safe around familiar or strange dogs, while teaching them how to create a POSITIVE animal friendship based on love and respect.
There will be opportunities for children to greet and pet Maui, the therapy dog, following the guidelines learned in class.
Family Reggae Bash with Aaron Nigel Smith
Aaron's mission is to promote peace through music. His music encourages families to sing, dance, and play together!
Click here for more information
Pacer Baseball 13th Annual "Catch of the Day" Crab Dinner Fundraiser
If it's January, two things are certain – Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner, and it is time to order your Crab Dinner. Gather with friends and family February 2, 2019 to watch this classic football competition and enjoy a delicious crab meal that has already been prepared for you! Or add crab to your own Superbowl recipe.
Please support our baseball program by purchasing one or more dinners now. Proceeds from this event will cover facility upgrades and free up funds to purchase equipment and uniforms, pay for umpires and transportation, and cover other expenses associated with running a competitive first-class program. Please go to www.pacerbaseball.net and look for the “Order Crab Dinners” button. If crab is not your thing, we also welcome your tax-deductible donation.
Orders must be received by 8:00 p.m. on January 27, 2019.
Lakeridge High School Open House – February 6
Lakeridge High School
1235 Overlook Drive; Lake Oswego
Open House Activites: 6:30 to 7:00 p .m.
General Session in Auditorium: 7:05 to 7:50 p.m.
Tours & Panels for Students: 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Forecasting Information for Parents: 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Please join us and see why Lakeridge High School has again earned the Oregon Department of Education's Highest Rating!
Calling All Teen Artists
Outside the Art Room
February 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Christ Church Parish (CCP)
1060 Chandler Road
Applications are due February 1.
2018 Tax Exemption for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Weather Emergency Communications
SafeOregon
If parents are ever concerned about a student’s well-being, feel free to reach out to your principal. It is important to keep your lines of communication open and maintain strong partnerships between students, families, staff, and other resources.
SafeOregon also is an effective way to report a tip regarding safety threats or potential acts of violence to our students or schools.
(Students should also know that intentionally providing a false report is a serious offense.)
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Lake Oswego School District
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Website: https://www.losdschools.org
Location: 2455 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 534-2000
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