LISD School Newsletter
Since there is no school tomorrow, the Lopez Island Library is hosting a three hour game and snacks session from 11 am to 2 pm. Several board games will be set up for kids to come to the library and play! Everything from Crazy 8's to Chess. A great way to break up the day if you don't already have plans.
5th – 8th graders, come join the LIFRC after school programs new STEM club!
We will start Robotics, using a VEX IQ kit, on Monday February 3rd.
Next week the junior class will be taking orders for Valentine's Day gifts! This is a fundraiser for this year's high school prom. Orders will be taken Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 12:00 and 12:30 in the High School Commons. Cash or check only. Valentines will be delivered to secondary students and staff on Friday, February 14. No delivery to elementary students. Pick up is also an option.
Options: Fresh cut roses for $5, 1.5 ounce boxes of chocolates for $5, chocolate roses for $2, or a combo of a rose and box of chocolates for $8. Supplies are limited and orders will be fulfilled on a first come first serve basis.
Chilly? Get your chili! Lopez Island PTSA Fundraiser! Take-home Chili Sale
Please support the Lopez Island Parent Teacher Student Association and purchase a 32 oz container of belly warming and heart filling chili. Made from scratch and vegetarian.
Order online here. Pick up will be Saturday, Feb. 8.
We will also hold onto your chili in case you can't pick it up on Saturday -- just email to arrange.
High school Track & Field and high school Golf both start on March 3. All students must have a current sports physical on file in order to practice. Sports physicals must remain current for the entire duration of the season in order the athlete to remain eligible. Middle school Track starts March 24 and students do NOT need a sports physical in order to participate in middle school sports.
Families will receive Parent Square notices regarding completing Risk Management form and Extra Curricular participation form (if a student hasn't participated in a sport this year).
If you have questions about what is needed for your student to participate in spring sports, please contact Ronda Berg in the secondary office.
What clubs/athletics/extracurriculars have you been involved in?
I’ve done soccer and track since 6th grade, and I played basketball in grades 6-9. I was the secretary of ASB my junior year, and I’ve been a member of the 4H club since 6th grade and I’ve done horseback riding since 5th grade. In high school, I’ve been in horse jumping shows and competitions. Oh, and I was in Community Shakespeare in grades 5-9 and I think I did 4 or 5 plays.
What is one positive memory from your time here that you’ll carry with you forever?
I have a lot of positive memories from sports and being supported by such a tight knit community. At track meets and soccer games, we are cheering each other on, and it’s great to work so hard with other people throughout the season.
Finish this sentence: “I cannot live without…….”
Sports! Having goals and structure for my life is super important to me, and I’ve gotten that from sports.
What is one piece of advice you have for incoming high school students?
There can be a lot of pressure in high school, especially how important grades are, but it’s really important to weigh what matters most to you and not get too caught up with other people’s expectations of you. You have to make time for things for the things you love…otherwise, what’s the point?
What is one song that summarizes your graduation from high school?
I really like Now or Never by Kendrick Lamar.
Who/what do you find inspiring?
I’ve always been super inspired by my parents and their dedication and drive. Throughout high school, I have also found Marina, the track coach, to be very positive, strong, and wise. She has inspired me to work hard and keep believing in myself.
What is the most meaningful assignment ever given to you by a teacher?
In our sophomore year, we had to do a play or video recording of a scene from Romeo and Juliet. A few of my friends and I dressed up and did the scene with a twist, and we had so much fun doing it.
What’s the most important quality in a friendship? Why?
I’d say probably honesty, because I believe that trust has to be built on honesty. You have to be truthful and honest with yourself and your friends. That’s what relationships are built on.
In 10 years, I will be…
Hopefully, I’ll be finished with post secondary education and doing something that makes me happy. I’d like to build a life that is balanced and be in a career that I find fulfilling.
What are your plans after high school?
I’m thinking about taking a gap year to do something with horses and then going to college, likely somewhere in Canada. I’m looking at UBC but we’ll see, and I definitely want sports to continue to be part of my life.
Lopez Island School District
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 Sarah Rucker; Section 504, Steven Dahl. OR contact by phone, 360-468-2202, OR mail to 86 School Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261.