Principal's Message 2.17.23
Dear Lake Grove Families,
Lake Oswego School District's vision is to "inspire students to be critical thinkers who are empowered to contribute positively in a complex world." Next week at Lake Grove we have two exciting student-generated events that help us bring this vision to life. See below for details on our fifth-graders' action plan to support victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria with a fund-raising competition, and for our school-wide spirit week events to celebrate kindness.
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
COUGAR NIGHT IS BACK!
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.
Early Bird tickets are ON SALE NOW! The venue has limited capacity so get yours before they sell out. Please note: All proceeds will be used exclusively to benefit Lake Grove Elementary students. Click here for event, donation and ticket information: lake-grove-cougar-night.mailchimpsites.com Hope to see you there!
Coin Drive for Earthquake Victims
Lake Grove cares! Join us in a... COIN DRIVE!!
Who: Lake Grove Students and Staff
What: Raise money to help people in Syria and Turkey
Why: They need food and water after the earthquake
When: February 21-24
How: Bring in coins and bills to add to your grade level jar in the library
Which grade level will collect the most money? Or will the staff win? The winning grade level will get an extra recess!
Family Coding Night
Pair up to learn the basics of coding, together! A free, fun,
and valuable experience for you and your K-5 children. A live,
one-hour school-wide event. You are welcome to join
between 5:15-6:00. The Livestream event is from 6:00-7:00.
Food will be provided.
Social Emotional Learning
Dear Lake Grove Families,
This month, we will be investing our time and attention on the character trait of HONESTY in our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons, classrooms, and throughout our school community. Practicing HONESTY helps strengthen our relationships and reduce stress. Practicing honesty in our daily lives also allows us to live in accordance with our personal values.
One way to think about HONESTY is “being truthful in what you say and do.” HONESTY is one of three traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Well. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like emotion regulation, self-advocacy, and friendship skills.
During our counseling lessons this month, students will learn about practicing honesty through expressing who they are and the strengths they bring to our school community. Our community is stronger because of each student’s individuality, and we seek to nurture each student in embracing the unique qualities that make them who they are.
Our monthly letters include activities to explore HONESTY further as a family. Enjoy connecting together with the PurposeFull Pursuits inside the PreK - Grade 5 Honesty Family Letters.
Thank you for partnering with us to engage our students in social emotional learning and growth. Please reach out if you or your student would like more support.
As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns at postw@loswego.k12.or.us.
Sincerely,
Wendy Post
Lake Grove School Counselor
News from the District Nurses
Heart Health Month
February is National Heart Health Month. Click this link to see 10 ways you can help keep your students heart healthy.
Sleep Matters!
Studies suggest most students do not get enough sleep. This puts them at a higher risk of health problems and injuries. Click this link to learn more about sleep and your student including how many hours are recommended.
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!
2/20 - No School President's Day
2/21 - Staff Appreciation potluck lunch
2/21 - Art Lit training session
2/27 - Drama Club Audition
2/28 - Family Coding Night
3/6-10 - Drama Club Rehearsals
3/7 - PTA General Meeting 7pm via Zoom
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
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.
2nd AND 3rd GRADE FAMILIES: SIGN UP TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE STAFF POTLUCK ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
On Tuesday, February 21 (right after Presidents Day!) our 2nd and 3rd grade families will sponsor a “Chili Bar” themed potluck to show our appreciation for the Lake Grove teachers and staff. Parents can view and sign up to make food or contribute items to the potluck here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EA5AB2CAAFA7-chili . We need your help to make this a successful event!
The March potluck, hosted by Kindergarten and 5th Grade Families, will take place on Thursday, March 16. Be on the lookout for sign-ups for that luncheon next month!
CONGRATULATIONS TELETUBBIES! LAKE GROVE NAMES OBOB WINNER
A fifth grade team, the Teletubbies (Julia Parish, Rebekah Hodgson, Heidi Engweiler, Allie Leykam and Alice Zhang) came out victorious at the Lake Grove OBOB tournament on Saturday, February 11! They will represent Lake Grove Elementary as they compete at regionals on March 17 at Gardiner Middle School in Oregon City.
The Lake Grove PTA also gives a hearty congratulations to all of our readers during Oregon Battle of the Books! With nearly 100 students competing in the 2022-23 school year, we had an amazing tournout. Readers participated in an end-of-OBOB survey and shared their top three favorite books this season. In case your student is looking for a great book, take a look at these recommendations.
- “Spark,” by Sarah Beth Durst…the favorite with 12 votes!
- And tied for second place… “Small steps: The Year I got Polio,” by Peg Kehret and “From the desk of Zoe Washington,” by Janae Marks, both with 11 votes
Students who read all FIFTEEN BOOKS! Maddie MacKay - 5th, Lena Campbell - 5th, Finn Kelly - 5th, Emma Courtney - 4th, Charlotte Grabavoy - 4th, Gia Hill - 4th
14 books Kavan Suri - 5th, Charlie LeBlanc - 5th, Savannah Moore -5th, Parisa Loesch - 5th, Sierra Moore - 5th, Gavin Lee - 3rd, Alice Zhang - 5th, Kimberly Hu - 5th
13 Books Brock Durrett - 5th, Ryan Sharkey - 4th, Eddie Tu - 4th, Mason Smith - 3rd, Audrey Brown - 3rd
12 books Emerson Ullery - 5th, Zoe Elghazi - 4th, Julia Parish - 5th, Kyler Zhang - 3rd
11 Books Alaina Yeo - 5th, Karin Osada - 4th, Mateen Saheb Jamee - 4th, Georgia Johanson - 4th
10 books Alex Tymoigne - 5th, Tenzin Dhasel Gyaltsen - 4th, Maddie Benincosa - 5th, Hunter Smith - 5th, Elijah Kasina -3rd
For more information about Oregon Battle of the Books, visit https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/.
DRAMA CLUB APPLICATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 20; VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
The Lake Grove PTA is excited to work together with Northwest Children’s Theater to bring “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory” to Lake Grove Elementary School!
If your student is considering auditioning for this production, please apply here. Carefully review the dates listed on the form to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts. Space is limited to the first 80 student applicants, so please consider the requirements and submit your application as soon as you confirm your student’s interest and availability (if you have more than one student applying to Drama Club, submit multiple forms, one for each student). All auditions, rehearsals and performances will take place in the LGE gym.
Applications must be submitted by Monday, February 20 (no late applications will be accepted). Once our volunteers receive the applications, the first 80 applicants will be notified and those applicants will be invited to the audition.
Auditions will be held after school on Monday, February 27. Timeslots are arranged by grade level:
Grade K-1 immediately after school until 4 p.m.
Grade 2-3 from 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Grade 4-5 from 5:45-7 p.m.
Please make sure that you or your student check for the email confirmation by Friday, February 24. Drama Club is made possible by PTA funds and Enrichment board stewardship, but the children's experience relies on parent participation. This is why we require each child to have a parent volunteer for at least one time slot (volunteer roles are available during school hours, on weekday evenings and weekends). Please sign up here: Lake Grove PTA: 2023 Drama Club (signupgenius.com). Questions? Contact 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
