Principal's Message 3.3.23
Dear Lake Grove Families,
I am writing to ask for approximately 15 minutes of your time to complete an online survey that will help us improve Lake Grove. LOSD has asked YouthTruth – a nonprofit organization that supports hundreds of schools and districts across the country – to conduct an anonymous survey on our behalf.
Please take the survey before it closes at midnight on March 24th by clicking this link: ytsurvey.org/losdfamily23.
Your feedback is important to me and the Lake Grove staff. We want to hear what's going well for your child (things we should continue) as well as ways we could improve. See more details about the survey below.
If you can't find what you need to know here, please feel free to email or call our office with questions.
Be kind,
Principal Jennie Knapp
Youth Truth Survey
YouthTruth surveys are now open. We encourage you to participate in the survey as it is an incredibly valuable way to help us improve students’ experiences in our school. Please take the survey before it closes at midnight on March 24 by clicking this link: ytsurvey.org/lge23
Please note:
The survey needs to be completed in one sitting; about 15 minutes to complete.
We ask that one member of each household fill out the survey.
If you have more than one child who attends the same school, you may respond to the survey multiple times - one time per child.
If you write any comments, please do not include your name or anything else that might identify you. Your responses are anonymous, and they will be combined with the responses of other parents and guardians before being shared back with school and district leadership.
If you have any questions about the survey, or our plans for how we will use your feedback, please contact Jennie Knapp. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Your response is incredibly valuable to us.
COUGAR NIGHT EARLY BIRD TICKETS END TONIGHT!
PURCHASE BEFORE MIDNIGHT TO RECEIVE FIVE FREE RAFFLE TICKETS
Join fellow Lake Grove Elementary parents for a night of delicious food, fun, and friends with an overflowing silent and live auction, a wine pull and a 50/50 raffle to help raise money for our school! Save the date and book your babysitters for April 29, from 7-11 p.m. Look for an event flyer coming home with your student very soon. Tickets are selling fast and the venue has limited capacity so get yours before they sell out. Click here for event, donation and ticket information! Hope to see you there!
Social Emotional Learning
Dear Lake Grove Families,
During the month of March, we will work together to practice the character trait of COOPERATION in our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons, classrooms, and throughout our school. As a school community, we will be examining how Cooperation looks, sounds, and feels. Cooperation is about assistance, support, collaboration, & teamwork. It is a necessary tool in our toolbox for creating a community that cares for one another and in turn creates a school community in which each Lake Grove student truly feels a sense of belonging.
The definition students will be learning this month is: COOPERATION: working together to reach shared goals. Students will be encouraged to use cooperation skills such as communication, self-awareness, and the ability to step up (or step back) when the time is right to best support whatever group you are working with.
March is also recognized as National Disability Awareness Month which we will honor by learning how our classroom communities are made strong by our diversity of learning styles and abilities. We each have different abilities, skills and ways of learning. We will direct our focus on inclusive practices and continuing our work with empathy & kindness. School Counselor-led lessons in March will be centered on cooperation through the critical lens of Disability Awareness.
Here is a link with K-5 Family Letters to explore COOPERATION further as a family and here is a link with some wonderful children's books about disabilities for you to continue the conversations at home.
In Partnership,
Wendy Post
School Counselor
Student Medication Reminder
All prescription student medication must be administered through the school health room. Here are the guidelines. Please contact Lisa McBee our District Nurse if you have any questions or concerns.
Spring Break Camp with CHAMPIONS
Champions spring break is all about getting a sneak peek into Summer!
Who doesn’t love a whodunnit with twists and turns? This summer, campers will experience different mysteries and challenges each day and use critical thinking and teamwork to solve them. They’ll enjoy STEM, art and drama, making friends, sports and games, and plenty of outdoor activities in every week of camp!
Our five camp topics: Innovation, Creativity, Friendship, Movement, and Outdoors.
Details:
You do NOT currently have to be part of Champions to join in the fun!
Ages: 5-11
Dates: March 27 - 31, 2023
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Full Day:
1-5 days: $315 per week
Whether your child attends 1 day or all 5 it's the same price!
Register NOW! https://www.discoverchampions.com/our-locations/lake-oswego/or/002479
CH002479@discoverchampions.com
971-204-9581
News from the District Nurses
Handwashing
While hand sanitizer is a great option, it cannot replace good handwashing. Be sure to wash your hands after using the restroom,sneezing or coughing, or touching your face to help keep our community healthy.
Allergies?
If your student has a health plan that includes an Antihistamine (Benadryl), please be aware that you must provide it. If your child has an allergic reaction or potential exposure to allergen and you have not provided it, we will have to call 911 per the regulations and guidelines of OHA/ODE/CCESD.
If you would like to speak to your school nurse, click the link below for contact information.
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.
Gala Tickets Now on Sale!
You are cordially invited to attend the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation Gala. Tickets are on sale now. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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 2023. 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 becoming a board member.
Interested people should submit applications by Friday, February 24, 2023. The Nominating committee will review applications and conduct interviews in the March timeframe. If you are unable to access the online application, please contact woolfw@loswego.k12.or.us to receive a pdf version of the application.
Seeking Volunteers for Our Advisory Committees
We need you! Please consider applying for our school or district advisory committee for terms starting next school year. There is one application for all committees -- please mark the committee that is of interest to you. Only committees with vacancies -- School Advisory Committees and Long Range Facility Planning -- are listed in the application for this period. See the charters posted on the School Board Advisory Committees web page for more information about each committee.
Applications are due Monday, March 13 at 5 p.m. Recommendations and selections will be made in April. All applicants will be notified by May 1. Thank you!
Safe Oregon
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.
(Students should also be aware that intentionally providing a false report is a serious offense.)
Save the date!
3/6-10 - Drama Club Rehearsals
3/7 - PTA General Meeting 7pm via Zoom
3/10 Drama Club Performance at 7 p.m. in the Gym
3/11 Drama Club Performance at 2 p.m. in the Gym
3/10-11 Drama Club Performances
3/12 - Daylight Savings Time Change
3/23 - 2nd grade music performance 11:15am
3/24 - No School for students
3/27-3/31 - No School - Spring Break
The district calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years are now available on the district and Hallinan websites. You can find them here quickly.
SUPPORT OUR BUDDING ACTORS & ACTRESSES! DRAMA CLUB PERFORMANCES FRIDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Join our Drama Club for Charlie & the Chocolate Factory on Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. in the Lake Grove Gym. Cost of entry to see the play is one donated item of non-perishable food. Help our very own Food Friends (LGE’s food pantry) gather new shelf-stable goods for our community.
ART LIT TRAINING SESSION FOR MONDRIAN AVAILABLE
The Art Literacy training session for Mondrian, artist #4, can be viewed here. Additional information about Mondrian is available here with the password volunteer4loartlit.
The final training session on Rivera can be viewed here. More information on Rivera can be found here with the password volunteer4loartlit.
To sign up to volunteer with Art Literacy, just visit this SignUp Genius and look for your student’s classroom, organized by teacher name and add your name to the list.
Questions? Contact Kim MacKay (kimtamura@gmail.com).
PTA BUDGET VOTE SET FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 7
Join the PTA General meeting via Zoom on March 7 when all PTA members will be eligible to vote on budget increases for the Lake Grove garden in support of the district’s sustainability program, as well as a new line item for the purchase of emergency kits to have on hand in school in case of an emergency that occurs during school hours. Any LG family (members and non-members) are welcome to listen in to any PTA meetings. You will learn more about our plans for the year in support of our mission to serve the students, teachers and staff at Lake Grove. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent via text message to all families who are signed up to receive school text messages on the morning of the meeting. Questions? Contact lakegrovepta@gmail.com.
GET INVOLVED! MANY WAYS TO VOLUNTEER AT LAKE GROVE
A new Google sheet captures all current volunteer opportunities at Lake Grove. Bookmark this tracking document so you can see the latest and greatest volunteer roles. PTA programs don’t happen without the generous support of volunteers. We welcome parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, grandparents and more!
Simply submit your volunteer application https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjIwOTplbi1VUw== and join us at school once you’ve been approved! If you have any questions or need accommodations for the volunteer application, please contact Jennie Knapp at LGE: knappj@loswego.k12.or.us or John Parke with the district: parkej@loswego.k12.or.us.
Manage Dining for Dollars at Lake Grove
Lake Grove PTA’s Dining for Dollars program helps our school earn funds while supporting local businesses. This is a program that can easily be managed by a single volunteer at any time of day throughout the school year, taking a minimal time investment to provide a monthly cadence of restaurant partnerships. A contribution of approximately 2 hours per month can result in thousands of dollars for our students. If you’re interested in managing this program for the remainder of this year and continuing into the 2023-24 school year, contact lakegrovepta@gmail.com.
Seeking volunteers to help produce the yearbook
The yearbook team is working hard to create a fun memory book for our 2022-23 school year! We are looking for two volunteers to help edit the yearbook. This is a simple task that can be done from home at any time of day between in the month of February. We estimate this task should take two people approximately 5 hours each. To help, email: lakegrovepta@gmail.com.
Lake Grove Elementary
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
