LISD School Newsletter

This was another busy and joyful week at school with a 6th grade musical, kindergarten graduation, 6th grade graduation, 8th grade graduation, a big elementary family potluck and beach day at Odlin, finishing up projects and assignments, device collection, club and classroom celebrations, completing fall registration for all secondary students, and more.

As we wrap up the 2024-25 school year, I am smiling and feeling very optimistic about our school community. We are reflecting on the successes and challenges of the year, and making plans for supporting our students next year with mastery based learning practices, community building activities, character education, a redesign of the middle school beginning-of-day routine, a modified calendar with more long weekend breaks throughout the year, and continuing to deepen our community partnerships.

This is the last full newsletter of the school year, but we will send important information and updates through Parent Square.

We still have one more day of school on Monday, and our retiring staff will ring the school bell at 2:00 that day to mark the end of the school year for everyone and the beginning of a new chapter for each of them. Congratulations to Coach Berg, Kathryn Kester, and Teri Linneman!

Have a great weekend and an even better summer!

All my best,

Martha

• June 17: Last Day of School!!!
• August 26: First Day of the 24-25 School Year!

Lopez Island PTSA is coordinating with teachers to organize bulk purchase of school supplies next year. This will save money, packaging, and headaches! We'll do the shopping and delivering for you! We are doing our best to keep costs as low as possible for this effort. We are fundraising now to try and cover as much of the expense as possible. The more funds we can raise ahead of time, the less it will cost families overall. Please give what you can at the link below. Thank you!

Donate to School Supply Funds Here

A music camp will be offered for new and returning violin, viola, cello, and double bass players entering 5th-12th grade. Students will play music in large and small ensembles and learn about playing techniques, music theory, and instrument care. They will also have the chance to attend the Orcas Island Chamber Music concert (held at LCCA) on the first day of camp. Participants are asked to supply their own instruments, but contact me if you need assistance getting an instrument.

Dates: August 12-16, 1 - 4 pm.

Participants: Open to new or returning string players entering 5th-12th grade; minimum 4 students registered by June 21 for camp to run

Fee: $60/student if registered & paid before June 21 or $75 if registered and/or paid after June 21 (if your student is interested but this fee is a hardship for your family please let me know and we can work something out)

To register: Contact Naomi Vliet at nhvliet23@gmail.com or 360-472-3913

School Counselor Robb Ellis will be available to be contacted all summer by email for students and parents grades 7-12 to talk about their schedule and possibly make adjustments if those are possible. He can also set up Zoom meetings if needed. His email is: rellis@lopezislandschool.org.

Ending the year with lots of laughter and fun! Dorian, Ethan, and Matteo discovered a new use for henbit, which will hopefully take the fashion world by storm. Sven’s radish harvest was quite pleasing, and the kindergartners showed their magical side with their fairy houses.

Get your student's sport physical taken care of over the summer so you don't have manage it during the busy school year. Sports physicals are required to be on file before any student can even practice with the team. Sports physicals are good for two years. If you are unsure of the last date of your student's sports physical, contact Ronda rberg@lopezislandschool.org.

LIFRC is hiring seasonal summer camp instructors - full and part-time positions available. More info here.

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.