LISD School Newsletter

Dear LISD Families,

Next week, we have conferences for both elementary and secondary students. If you haven't already signed up for conference slots in Parent Square, please do so. Conferences are a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to sit down with a teacher and talk about academic progress, social and emotional growth, goals, and habits. Please bring your child to the conference. There are always a few circumstances that would necessitate the need for a conversation without the student present, but in most cases, a student should be part of the conversation.

Elementary conferences are Monday-Thursday afternoons and Wednesday evening, with a noon dismissal all week. Secondary conferences are Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon, with a noon dismissal Wednesday through Friday. Elementary students will eat lunch at the regular time each day. Secondary students will have a longer and more robust nutrition break mid-morning.

I hope all our students enjoy their balanced-calendar day off tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing you next week when you are here for conferences.

All my best,

Martha Martin

All families should have received a Parent Square message from their student's teacher(s) about school conferences. Please sign up.

Elementary students will be dismissed at noon for the week of October 28 - November 1. Secondary students will be dismissed at noon from October 30 - November 1 (Wed - Fri).

Here is the the bell schedule for the secondary noon dismissals on October 30, 31, and November 1:

8:30-9:15 - Period 1 or 5

9:20-10:05 - Period 2 or 6

10:05-10:25 - Nutrition Break

10:25-11:10 - Period 3 or 7

11:15-noon - Period 4 or 8

• October 25: NO SCHOOL
  

• October 28: HS Girls Soccer, 2:30 pm

• October 28: Family Pumpkin Carving Night presented by LIPTSA, 4 pm

• October 29: HS Boys soccer, 2:15 pm

• October 29: HS Volleyball, 4 pm - SENIOR NIGHT!

• October 30: HS Girls Soccer, 3 pm - SENIOR NIGHT!

• October 31: Trunk or Treat in the Village, 5:30 pm, MPPACT plays at 6 pm

• November 1: HS Boys Soccer, 4 pm - SENIOR NIGHT!

• November 4: MS Boys Basketball, 3 pm

• November 8: Veteran's Day Assembly, 10 am
  
  

Upcoming home games for all sports teams will be featured in this list each week. The sports calendar on our website has complete details on ALL games - home and away.

First and Second Grade students had a fall adventure picking pumpkins and apples at the Post garden. Students are using the pumpkins in a measurement math unit and in a science life cycle unit. Happy Fall!

Bo Walker joined LISD this year as our special needs van driver and we are sure happy to have her! Bo recently wrapped up her tenure at the Food Share and was looking for another opportunity that kept her connected with our community. This is her second time around taking on a role with the school - the first time being five years ago when she worked with Kristen Maker in the woodshop class for a year. When asked what she likes about being at LISD she shared, "It's a different group of people that I wouldn't normally get to interact with. I really like everyone here - and I'm working on learning all the students' names."

LISD is in need of more substitute teachers to call on when the need arises. Our current substitute teacher list is at a critical low. If you have a college degree and a flexible schedule, please consider applying to be a substitute teacher. No teaching experience needed. Lesson plans are provided for subs and the pay is $225 a day (or $112 for half a day). Contact LISD Human Resources for more info.

Community folks - can you commit to one hour a week to help out at the school? We are seeking adult volunteers to monitor elementary recess at 10 am every day of the week. Ideally, we would love up to 5 adults to be able commit consistently to come each week on their chosen day. This would be a huge help for our elementary staff who are currently juggling this duty. Please email Brady Smith, Superintendent, bsmith@lopezislandschool.org, if this is something you can do.

The After-School Program for 5-8th graders has started up with the Dungeons & Dragons Club (Thursdays) and a Mask Making workshop. Please stay tuned for more fun activities as we expand the 5-8th grade program in the next weeks. Register here: https://lifrc.org/after-school-program/

We will also start the K-4th grade after-school program soon - will update once all details are finalized.

Elementary Cheer is back for their 3rd year selling poinsettias. This fundraiser supports scholarships and other cheer needs! NEW this year are wreaths. Find a cheerleader to order from in person or order from the link below. There are lots of options to choose from. This is a pre-order. Plants will be picked up from Island Creative Design November 23. Orders taken until November 4th. Order here.

There will be a Field Skills Evaluation for the On-line Hunter Education Class on Lopez November 09, 2024. Time: 9 AM-2 PM.Location: Fellowship Hall, Lopez Community Church. All students must pre-register to take the class.

Please note: All Lopez students will be guaranteed a spot in the class. When you register, you may see that the class is full. Register on the waiting list and I will move you to the class if you are a Lopez resident. The web link for the class registration is: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/218149

Part 1: You must successfully complete the online portion of the class
https://www.hunter-ed.com/washington/
Part 2: Attend a Field Skills Class. https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/218149

Both part 1 and part 2 are required to receive your Hunter Ed Card needed to purchase a hunting license. Students must bring a copy of their on-line completion certificate and a COMPLETED big game regulations worksheet to the Field Skills Class. Any student under 18 years of age also must bring a signed parent agreement form. The online class is $25. The Lopez Class is Free.

If you have any questions, contact Instructor, Liz Scranton: cwflizscranton@gmail.com

If you know a veteran who needs an individual invitation, please submit their name and contact information in this form. We will reach out to them to extend the invitation on or before November 1st. Thank you!

Brady Smith, Superintendent

Martha Martin, K-12 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, and Title IX Coordinator Brady Smith, HR Specialist ; Section 504, Mary Fordham. OR contact by phone, 360-468-2202, OR mail to 86 School Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261.