Principal's Message 9.23.22
We are looking forward to seeing many of you on Wednesday September 28 between 5:30-7:00pm for an informal Back To School Picnic event. Our PTA will provide food, drinks, and Kona ice for purchase while supplies last, or families are welcome to bring their own picnics. You are invited to stop in for a short visit or to stay for the entire time. It will be an opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Thank you for being part of our community!
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
Social Emotional Learning
Dear Lake Grove Families,
September’s Social-Emotional focus is RESPECT. One way to think about RESPECT “is seeing value in all people and things and treating them with care.” Many people feel RESPECTed in different ways and we hope this month inspires discussions with your family about what RESPECT means to you and how you can practice it together.
RESPECT is one of three traits we will focus on throughout the year that encourages students to Be Kind. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership. Demonstrating RESPECT is essential to re-establishing and nurturing our school community.
During the week of September 19th, we will be further exploring the character trait of Respect as we continue fostering our school community during “Start With Hello” Week. Stay tuned for more information later this month.
We believe involving families in our social emotional learning is incredibly important. Our school newsletters will include activities to build these skills at home, discussion starters, and fun challenges you can enjoy with your family.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our SEL curriculum. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at postw@loswego.k12.or.us or 503-534-2357.
Sincerely,
Wendy Post
Lake Grove Counselor/Social Worker
Lockdown Drill October 7
Our staff is charged with two important responsibilities. Every day we focus with confidence to provide an outstanding education that prepares all students for a bright future. At the same time, we are committed to provide a safe environment that allows children to stay engaged with learning.
On Friday, October 7, our teachers and students will practice the emergency lockdown procedure. Teachers will prepare students ahead of the drill and will continue to reassure students that this is a drill and that everyone is safe at school.
If you would like to further prepare your child ahead of time, here are some resources you can review as a family. For our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students' teachers will use this Lockdown Story Book to guide discussions and in 4th and 5th grade students will watch and discuss this video.
A lockdown means there is a possible threat inside the school. This is not business as usual. Hallways are cleared, all classroom doors are locked, and lights are turned out. Students and staff are instructed to stay quiet and out of sight during a lockdown. Our School Resource Officer, Bryan Sheldon, will be present on campus during the drill.
We follow the Standard Response Protocol @ https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html
We thank you for your help and cooperation as we work to provide safe learning environments for all students in the Lake Oswego School District.
State Assessment Score Reports
LOSD now delivers students’ state assessment results online through ParentVUE rather than mailing paper. This is in keeping with the district’s strategic goal of sustainability and mirrors how we deliver report cards. If your child participated in the State Assessments as a third-fifth grader last spring, your child’s 2021-22 assessment reports are now available on your ParentVUE Documents page. As you review your student’s English Language Arts, math, and science scores, please keep in mind:
An achievement level of 3 or 4 is considered to be on track for the student’s grade level.
Scores on state assessments are only one measure of a student’s academic progress. We use these scores in conjunction with classroom work and other daily, weekly, monthly, and term assessments to understand your student’s strengths and areas for improvement.
New Application for School Volunteers - Please apply!
For the safety of children, volunteers are required to have an approved background check when volunteering in schools.
To help streamline compliance with state and school board policies, which require that all volunteers have background checks and knowledge of other board policies -- as well as state-mandated proof of vaccination (or a qualified exemption) -- we are introducing a new all-in-one volunteer application and approval process through ou Raptor Visitor Management System.
Submitting an online application initiates the background check process. Once submitted, applicants will receive an email upon approval of your background check and you will be given access through the onsite Raptor System at all schools. Please allow up to three weeks to process your approval.
Volunteers need to submit only one application for volunteering in all LOSD schools. Applications need to be submitted annually to capture changes in background checks, policies, and/or vaccination requirements.
Volunteer Application for LOSD
Thank you for applying promptly, and for your service to our students and schools. We are grateful for our volunteers.
Laker Dance Game Day Workshop
October 14, 2022, Professional Day
10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Check-In at 9:30 am
Lake Oswego High School Gymnasium
$60 if you pre-register, $65 at the door
Open to ALL Youth, Pre-K through 8th Grade
* Youth Workshop t-shirt for each registered dancer
* Showcase performance 10/14 - parents & friends welcome
* Football game halftime performance with Laker Dancers 10/14
* Laker Dance spirit items available for purchase
Register today! Click HERE
We can’t wait to dance with you!
For questions or assistance with registration, contact Whitney - whitney.woolf@gmail.com or 503-784-9054
September
Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
Deaf Awareness Month is intended to increase public awareness about the issues affecting deaf people and deaf culture as a whole.
National Suicide Prevention Month is an effort to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.
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!
9/28 - Lake Grove Back To School Picnic (5:30pm-7:00pm)
9/27 - Run Club First Day
10/3-10/7 - Lake Grove Giving Week
10/12 - Walk and Bike to School Day
10/14 - No School - Statewide Inservice Day
10/18 - PTA General Meeting (in person at LG 7pm)
10/21 - No School - Conference Prep
10/27 - Parent Teacher Conferences - No School for Students
10/28 - Parent Teacher Conferences - No School for Students
VOLUNTEER AT THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PICNIC ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 FROM 5:30-7 PM
Fun for the whole family! Music, crafts, face painting…and a bunch of your Lake Grove friends to play with. Food, drinks, and Kona Ice available for purchase (while supplies last; cash preferred) or pack your own picnic dinner. Bring picnic blankets or folding chairs, plus sports equipment like soccer balls or basketballs to share with your friends.
Many volunteers are needed to make the picnic a success! Sign up here to volunteer at the picnic. Thanks! Questions? Contact lakegrovepta@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER RECESS SUPERVISORS WELCOME
Lake Grove Elementary now welcomes volunteers as recess supervisors throughout the day! If you’re looking for a way to support our school while spending time with Lake Grove students, this may be a great opportunity for you to have some fun with the kids. As a recess supervisor, you will complement our Lake Grove staff by providing an additional set of eyes and ears on the playground—and you’ll be a resource for students who may need adult support. It’s easy! These additional recess supervisors aren’t mandatory but three volunteers per recess are welcome. If you sign up, check out the FAQ: Recess Volunteer Helpers. Recess supervisors should plan to come rain or shine—and in severe inclement weather, volunteers will be part of indoor recess. Check out the SignUp Genius.
Reminder: all volunteers within our school district must submit an application: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjIwOTplbi1VUw==
ART LIT HAS BEGUN!
Art Literacy leaders held the first artist training session for adult volunteers on Thursday, September 22. If you want to participate in art lit lessons in the classroom and missed the in-person training, you can watch the recording here.
The Art Literacy Program is a completely volunteer-driven program that needs your help! If you are interested in volunteering with art lit at any time this year, please add your name to this SignUp Genius and you will be added to the ongoing mailing list. These volunteers will be the first notified of upcoming art lit lesson dates in classrooms.
Future art lit training sessions will be held from 7-8:30pm in the Lake Grove Elementary library on:
- October 20, 2022
- December 13, 2022
- January 17, 2023
- February 21, 2023
Our Art Lit program would not be possible without the generous help of our volunteers, thank you! If you have questions or want to learn more, please contact Kim MacKay (kimtamura@gmail.com)
COUGAR RUN CLUB STARTS SEPT 29!
Lace up those running shoes and stretch your legs! The Cougar Run Club will start its fall season on Thursday, September 29 during lunch recess. This PTA-sponsored club helps jumpstart a healthy and active lifestyle, helps create a growth mindset, improves self-esteem and self-confidence, and creates a sense of community through a shared experience. Run Club takes place every Thursday during lunch recess weather permitting. No sign up is required for students; kids can choose each Thursday to run or not.
Every runner who completes their first lap gets a charm and special Run Club necklace to wear each week, plus additional charms are earned every 3 miles after that. The PTA also recognizes the top mile-earning runners at the end of the year. For all returning students, if you have your necklace and charms at home, please bring them back on September 29 to continue your charm collection!
The Run Club is looking for parent volunteers to help track laps and cheer on runners! All on-campus volunteers must submit the District Volunteer Application located HERE. To volunteer, sign up here: Run Club Volunteer Signup. Questions? Contact: Heather Zadow, hlzadow@gmail.com or Russ Parks parksruss@gmail.com.
CREATE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Math Club
Do you have a passion for math games, logic puzzles and Lake Grove students? Then we need your help! The Lake Grove PTA seeks volunteers who are enthusiastic about mathematics and want to share their love of learning. The Math Club volunteer will lead a weekly after school club for Grovers in grades 3-5. To learn more about leading Math Club, email lakegrovepta@gmail.com.
Newspaper/Journalism Club
Every child is a journalist! They are master investigators for raising questions and super storytellers for sharing tales! If you share the passion of journalism, please consider joining the Newspaper Club as a volunteer. From shooting photo essays to interviewing teachers, from reporting sports news to writing an Op-Ed, your guidance would help our Grovers learn about and enjoy the exciting world of journalism. Email lakegrovepta@gmail.com to help out.
ADVANCE LOOK: LAKE GROVE PTA IN OCTOBER
Paw Patrol Coming October 3 to a Yard Near You!
Paw Patrol is a fun way to spread school spirit by posting Cougar “Paw” signs on the lawns of your fellow Grovers. If a Paw shows up on your lawn, you've been Pawed! Once signs are placed, it becomes the family's turn to pass the Paw on to the next family, along with an option to make a small donation to our wonderful school. Read the instructions that come with your Paws and after a couple days, pass it on. This fun program will run from early October through mid-November to continue our back-to-school excitement throughout the fall! Keep watching the newsletter for more information and updates as we get started.
Giving Week Starts October 3
Grovers are invited to give back to their community! Giving week is sponsored by the PTA’s Community Building and Social Responsibility committee in partnership with Lake Grove Food Friends (our school’s food bank led by Wendy Post). The week helps students focus on giving back to their community.
Join us by bringing in non-perishable food items and gently used or new clothing to your classroom.
OCT 3: Bring any pasta item (no glass jars please) & mittens/gloves.
OCT 4: Bring any canned fruit/vegetables and instant oatmeal packets & warm hats.
OCT 5: Bring any canned soup and canned/pouch meats (tuna, chicken, etc) & coats/jackets.
OCT 6: Bring any side dish (rice, instant potatoes, ramen, etc) & rain gear (raincoats, boots, etc).
OCT 7: Bring any peanut butter, jelly/jam (plastic jars only please) and snacks (fruit snacks, granola bars, etc) & any clothing item.
**Please be sure to bring in food that is not expired. Thank you!** Questions? Contact lakegrovepta@gmail.com.
Next Dining for Dollars with Lardo on Saturday, October 8
Mercato Grove Lardo will donate 10% of all sales on Saturday, October 8 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to the Lake Grove PTA.
Participate in the Walk, Bike & Roll to School Challenge October 10-13
Lake Grove will participate in National Walk, Bike & Roll to School events Monday through Thursday, October 10-13. Watch the newsletter for more information later this month.
Book Fair October 17-20
Students will have the opportunity to shop at the Book Fair during school hours in the school library. The library will remain open after school several days that week until 3:30 p.m. for families who want to visit the book fair.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: THANK YOU JULIEANNA GIANNINI!
JulieAnna has volunteered lots in her 6 years as a Lake Grove Parent! She has assisted as a Room Parent, as well as with Art Lit, Cougar Day and many other PTA programs.
JulieAnna shared, “I have always loved volunteering at Lake Grove and being a part of our special learning community.”
She is looking forward to a school year filled with lots of events and activities and opportunities to reconnect in real life. She encourages all parents to assist in whatever way they can, sharing, “I think whatever you’re passionate about, there’s a way to find a job, project or event to help out with at school.”
JulieAnna loves getting a peek into the kids’ world at school and fostering a bigger sense of community. If you are wondering how to get involved, JulieAnna offers that reaching out to your child's Room Parent is a great way to get started!
Thank you, JulieAnna, for your support of the LG community!
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
