Lake Grove Elementary

Dear Lake Grove Families,

As you know this month we are focusing on responsibility. During yesterday's Rainbow assembly we discussed some of our responsibilities to our community.

Fifth graders shared the commitments listed below and then led our school in singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

In our community we are committed to:

• Using kind words and thoughtful language when talking to classmates and teachers

• Telling teachers or adults if we hear or see others causing harm

• Learning more about others’ differences

• Encouraging one another to be friends with and include others who may seem different than ourselves.

• It’s important to stand up for others if you see or hear them being treated unfairly because they appear different.

When we witness unkindness we can interrupt, question, educate or echo what we hear to help the person reflect on their words or actions.

Thank you for partnering with us as we value each other and learn from one another at Lake Grove.

Be well,

Principal Jennie Knapp

Our school has partnered with 1st Day School Supplies to provide you the exact supplies we are asking your child to have for the start of the school year. Of course, you can shop to get these supplies on your own or you can click the link below to eliminate the hassle and aggravation of back to school shopping.

Teachers love this concept! It really is exactly what they have asked for! We have found students who have everything we ask for on the 1st Day of school have a more confident transition. If you want to purchase from 1st Day School Supplies click the link below. 1st Day School Supply kits are delivered directly to Lake Grove! The order deadline is June 30 to purchase the supplies for next year.

LAKE GROVE FIRST DAY SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDER LINK

2022-23 school supply lists are posted on our school website if needed.

If you have any questions about the service feel free to email Kati Radziwon at katiradziwon@yahoo.com.

As many of you may already know, the School Board decided to move forward with a Boundary change proposal that transitions about 100 students from Oak Creek to Lake Grove for the upcoming school year. I am honored and excited to welcome these students and families to the Lake Grove Elementary School Community. If you're interested, or if you are one of the incoming families and you missed it, there is a short one minute welcome video linked here.

We recognize that transitions like this one may cause some uneasiness, and we will do all we can to ensure a warm welcome and a positive experience for everyone involved.

As part of our initial welcome, we'd like to invite all current and incoming Lake Grove students and families to an evening ice cream social at Lake Grove on Monday May 16th from 5:30-7pm. This will be very informal - hopefully on the playground, weather permitting, ice cream will be available, there will be a short welcome from me, and a few activities for families to do if they wish. More details to come as we get closer.

Also check the Save the Date section below for some playground playdates hosted by current Lake Grove PTA members and families.

Lake Grove’s annual talent show is back LIVE this year! All talent is welcome and all Kindergarten-5th grade students are encouraged to participate. Space may be limited due to time constraints. You must have a practiced/prepared talent to share. Each participant must fill out the entry form, add a group name if it applies. All entries will be reviewed for school appropriate content (e.g. song lyrics). All entry forms are due no later than May 9th to the Lake Grove Office. Late entries will NOT be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Post.

The District will update elementary iPads remotely beginning Monday, April 25 after school. To assist them, please make sure that your child's iPad is charging and connected to WiFi to receive the update. Thank you!

What students need to be prepared for state testing:

• Be well rested (good night sleep)
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Bring a book to read when they are finished
• Encouragement (think growth-mindset!)

A reminder - students do not need a smartphone or smartwatch at school. We have a land line phone in the office where we encourage students to memorize an important phone number to practice dialing. Additionally, each Lake Grove student has been issued an iPad or a Chromebook. Please be sure that they bring CHARGED chromebooks for testing.

If a student has a smartphone or watch during testing it will invalidate their test (smart phones and watches are an impropriety, per state assessment regulations).

April 11 is the beginning of the Statewide tests for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for all students in grades 3-5. Here is the schedule for the next few weeks:

Parents are welcome to provide input regarding their child’s learning environment. Input on this form will be given to a team of teachers who will work collaboratively to place students in well balanced classrooms. The fillable pdf is linked here.

Input is optional. Reminder, we do not accept specific teacher requests.

Forms are due: May 7

A PDF version is also attached to the bottom of this newsletter.

Thank you.

Welcome to the 2022 Kindergarten Transition Program! Teachers are ready to embark on this educational journey with your child in a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. The program offers students meaningful experiences while promoting a lifelong love for learning.

Dates: Monday to Thursday, July 25 to August 4

Student Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Parent Schedule: July 26, July 28, August 2, and August 4 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Parent Topics include:

• Meet the principal and PTO/PTA

• District Communications

• Community School

• Foundation and Transportation

Fee: $115

Registration Instructions:

From Lake Oswego School District website: www.loswego.k12.or.us

• Click on ‘Community School’ under the ‘Extended Programs’ tab on top of page

• Click on ‘View and Register for Summer Programs’

• Click on ‘Elementary Enrichment’

• Click on ‘Kindergarten Transition Programs’

• Choose your course and click REGISTER

Fee waivers/Fee Reductions:

2021 - 2022 Fee Waiver and Registration Form: https://www.losdschools.org/Page/8017

Consistent with its mission to be an inclusive learning community, the Lake Oswego School District accepts requests for fee waivers or fee reductions for students currently enrolled within the Lake Oswego School District that participate in district extra-curricular or enrichment fee-based programs. Fee waivers/reductions may be granted, and are based on district policy and federal guidelines. For questions or to find out more information contact the Community School Office at 503-534-2302.

If you have any questions or would like more information about Kindergarten Transition Programming, please contact Dr. Sonya L. Willis at williss@loswego.k12.or.us or at 503-534-2126.

“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.”

~Mr. Fred Rogers

During the month of April, Lake Grove students will spend time exploring RESPONSIBILITY. As one of our three core values (safe, respectful, responsible), we teach and reinforce the skills and characteristics needed to show responsibility daily. This month we will deepen our understanding of responsibility through community discussions and classroom social-emotional lessons. Traditionally, responsibility is defined in a few ways: duty, accountability, and the independence to make decisions.

Here at Lake Grove, we will use the following definition: RESPONSIBILITY: to take action and understand how our choices affect others, ourselves, and the world.

To live responsibly, we consider our decision making and how it impacts ourselves and others. We take ownership of our choices with integrity and we practice the important skills of self-reflection and self-control. This month we will practice these skills and learn from people who show a lot of responsibility in their lives. By demonstrating responsibility in our activities and interactions, we can contribute to a more kind and generous world!

Soon, elementary students in Lake Oswego will complete two online i-Ready assessments in class. One is for math and the other is for reading. As you know, i-Ready is a program that helps us determine your child’s strengths and areas for future growth. This is the third of three i-Ready diagnostic assessments we give each year, and the results will be shared with parents before the summer break. For kindergartners, this will be their second i-Ready assessment.

LOSD is preparing for the last distribution of COVID-19 Student Screening testing supplies.

Please let us know if your student does not need any more supplies through the last collection day, Wednesday, Jun. 8.

• If you are interested in un-enrolling your K-12 student in the program, click OPT OUT to complete the OPT OUT form.

• If you are interested in your student continuing to participate in the program, but do not need any more supplies, click HOLD to complete the HOLD form.

No need to do anything if your student is planning to participate and needs to receive supplies in this last distribution.

Thank you.

If your child will be absent, please email your student's teacher and copy the office at lgattendance@loswego.k12.or.us. Please list the date your child will be absent and any illness symptoms. You may also call us at 503-534-2357, or leave a voicemail on the 24-hour attendance line at 503-534-2299.

If you need to pick your child up early for an appointment, please be sure to bring your ID in to the office to sign them out.

4/24 - Playdate for grades K-2 (hosted by PTA) on the LG Playground 3-5pm

4/25 - Student ipads updated overnight - please plug in.

4/28 Early Release 2pm

4/29 Cougar Day Jog-a-thon!

5/2 - 5/6 Staff Appreciation & Culture Travel Weeks

5/7 - Playdate for grades 3-5 (hosted by PTA) on the LG Playground 10am-12pm

5/16 Talent Show! (during the school day for students only)

5/16 Ice Cream Social at Lake Grove 5:30-7:00pm

5/22 - All-family playdate (hosted by PTA) on the LG Playground 3-5pm

HELP OUR PTA AS AN ASSISTANT TO THE TREASURER

The LG PTA needs you! We’re looking for an Assistant Treasurer to help facilitate the financial processes required to keep our PTA running smoothly. Can you help? Contact us at lakegrovepta@gmail.com.

CALLING ALL LAKE GROVE VOLUNTEERS ’22-23

Our PTA needs you! The Lake Grove PTA is a group of parents, teachers and staff working together to enrich the student experience at our elementary school. We are currently recruiting volunteers to serve on our board of directors during the 2022-23 school year. As a member of the PTA board, you will help students become more engaged in the school and the greater community where we live, as well as develop new experiences and enrichment opportunities for our students. To learn more about service on our board or just hear about volunteer opportunities with the PTA, contact our nominating committee member, Katie Gootee by email Kgootee@genevafi.com or by phone 907-350-2907.

This is our opportunity to thank our amazing teachers and supportive staff! Check out each day’s plans from our staff appreciation committee:

Monday, May 2: Fruit or Flowers

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS: Please bring a flower or a piece of fruit for Lake Grove Staff! A few volunteers will be onsite to create bouquets and fruit bowls for all our staff. If you can volunteer that morning after drop off, please contact Ali Koper (akoper@outlook.com).

Tuesday, May 3: Pizzicato Staff Lunch & Family Dine Out

PTA PROVIDED: The PTA will deliver a pizza lunch for our staff. And 20% of any purchase from the Lake Oswego Pizzicato all day will benefit our PTA, no code needed!

Wednesday, May 4: Coffee & Donuts

PTA PROVIDED: We'll start the day with a sweet treat for our staff with coffee (donated from our neighboring Starbucks), FILLS donuts and some GF treats. Plus, FILLS will donate 10% of purchases all day to our PTA!

Thursday, May 5: Thoughtful Thursday

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS: Please bring a hand-written note for your teacher or any staff member, sharing something you appreciate about them or a happy memory from this school year.

Friday, May 6: Spread Kindness

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS: Do something nice for your teacher or any staff member at Lake Grove! Room parents will send an email to each class with reminders of your teacher's favorite things, though even a high five from your student will show their gratitude.

CULTURE TRAVEL WEEK TAKES GROVERS TO GERMANY

Guten Tag! We are excited to share that Culture Travel is returning to Lake Grove the first week of May, when we will explore Germany. Jawohl! During student’s normal weekly library visit, they will visit Germany through interactive exhibits: mapping the geography of the country, learning some German phrases and trivia, and decorating their very own Pfefferkuchenherz craft. Questions? Contact us at lakegrovepta@gmail.com

Come with us on an adventure to Germany! Culture Travel is looking for volunteers; please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f4fa9ab2aa2f94-cultural

BECOME A BUSINESS SPONSOR AT LAKE GROVE

Sponsoring our Lake Grove PTA gives local businesses an opportunity to reach approximately 300-400 families through banner advertising on the school/field perimeter fencing, which faces the highly trafficked Boones Ferry Rd. Our PTA sponsors student enrichment programs like Art Literacy, Battle of the Books, Run Club, Culture Travel, book exchanges, field trips, classroom equipment and much more. To help us continue this work, review the business sponsor opportunities attached and join us!

Parents-guardians 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.

https://www.safeoregon.com/

(Students should also be aware that intentionally providing a false report is a serious offense.)

At Lake Grove, we are an inclusive school community fostering social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.

Principal: Jennie Knapp

Website: https://www.losdschools.org/lg
Location: 15777 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR, United States
Phone: 503-534-2357