Laker Weekly

Monday, May 1 - A Day

Tuesday, May 2 - B Day

- Parent Info Night, support your child when they leave for college, see information below.

Wednesday, May 3 - A Day

Thursday, May 4 - B Day

- Gratitude Revealed, movie night fundraiser for the Senior Carnival, see information below.

Friday, May 5 - A Day

Liam Aranda- Michel, Ruben Bhowmik, Alanah Butler, Milo Cheesman, Mia Christian, Giovanni D'Orazio, Hanna Faroghi, Audrey Graham, Bennett Graham, Riley Ha, Makena Hammond, Anna Ketrenos, Rachel Khalili, Erin Kim, MieSo Kim, Allison Korkola, Luci Lyons, Clara Mankin, Colin Manning, Holly McDowd, Olivia Mygrant, Isabella Negrete, Aidan Pai, Kira Pihlstrom, Emily Pollock, Abby Ruffer, Annie Sale, Amandia Scotti, Meena Shasha, Emerson Smith, Aanandi Sohal, Arshia Sohal, AnneMarie Vlaic, Josie Weinert, Jonathan Xu

Time to verify your information in our system. Are you wondering if your information is complete? Eighty-six students have emergency contacts listed without phone numbers. It would be hard to reach them.

Log into ParentVUE and review/update your students' information through the Register/Verify tab. If you have forgotten your ParentVUE password, go to the login page, click "I am a Parent," then click "Forgot Password." Contact your student's school if you need clarification on whether you have a ParentVUE account. For assistance with the verification process, refer to the user guide on the LOSD website or contact your student's school.

The students in Link Crew Leadership class have been working with CommuniCare, a youth grantmaking program of The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation. Through this program, the class selects an area of focus and donates money to nonprofit organizations working towards their chosen service area. Student groups are guaranteed $7,500 from The CARE Foundation for their grantmaking and can double those funds by raising an additional $750, which CARE matches 10:1, up to a maximum gift of $15,000. The class has been collecting our school's cans and bottles all year and we exceeded our fundraising goal, resulting in a total of $17,070 for grants!

Our class chose to donate to nonprofits who provide shelter and mental health services to homeless youth in the Portland Metro Area. This year, we are donating $10,070 to Janus Youth Programs and $7,000 to Transition Projects.

As a culmination of their ACS class, LOHS freshmen create a resume and learn how to interview for an entry-level job. We need many volunteers to make this an effective program and empower our students with practical skills. This is one of the few volunteer opportunities that enables you to be in the classroom at LOHS. We will be hosting the ACS Mock Interview program for six ACS periods of second semester students from May 18-23, 2023 in person at Lake Oswego High School.

Volunteers on Thursday and Friday, May 18 and 19, will work with small groups of students in the classroom to practice for a job interview with a pre-set curriculum. Volunteers on Monday and Tuesday, May 22 and 23, will interview students individually for a typical entry-level high school job.

To volunteer, please complete two steps:

1. Sign up for Mock Interview Program volunteer slots here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4EADAC2CA6F49-lohs5

2. Complete a volunteer background check if you have not completed one this school year (check boxes for all schools where you would like to volunteer) here. It only takes 5 minutes to complete but can take a few weeks to get approved, so please complete it ASAP: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjIwOTplbi1VUw==

Please reach out to Kristy Cory with questions at kristycory@gmail.com or lakersacsinterviews@gmail.com.

Join us for a free parent education class and get five legal documents ready that will help you if your child plans on leaving for college!

Presented by past LOHS parent and attorney Michelle-Shari Kruss

When: 5/2/23

Time: 5:30-6:30

Where: Lake Oswego High School Cafeteria

Senior year is a whirlwind filled with visiting colleges, planning and participating in a myriad of senior activities, AP exams, and more. As a family, you have asked and answered questions like, “What college should our soon-to-be graduate go to, or what equally exciting alternative adventure awaits? For the past 18 years, you have been able to be involved in every facet of making these and other important decisions.

Unfortunately, once your child turns 18 they are considered an adult in the eyes of the law. As such, a parent's legal ability to assist with; a medical decision, communicate with a child's physician, negotiate/inquire with an insurance company, address a financial transaction, represent a child in a legal matter, dispute a fraud, transfer medical records, deal with a digital asset (computers, logins, online banking, iCloud, etc.) or speak with academics ends.

You can still have a seat at the table. But to do so you need to complete a few very important legal documents.

Michelle-Shari will be sharing some very eye-opening stories of her young adult clients who have needed one or more of these legal documents.

• Power of Attorney for Health. Physician Advance Directive
• Power of Attorney for Finance
• HIPAA Release Form
• FERPA
• Digital Asset Worksheet
• Temporary Guardianship Affidavit for those of us who will not be empty nesters and still have a minor child at home.

Everyone is welcome. Come with your questions. Handouts will be provided.

Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Hosted by LOHS parent and Gratitude Revealed film distributor, Kirt Eftekhar of Area 23a Films.

Click here to reserve tickets and/or make donation to support he 2023 LOHS Senior Carnival www.tiny.cc/ticketsLO

Film Summary:

An epic journey forty years in the making, Gratitude Revealed from acclaimed filmmaker, Louie Schwartzberg, the director of Fantastic Fungi, takes us on a transformational, cinematic experience of how to live a more meaningful life full of gratitude through his intimate conversations with everyday people, thought leaders, and personalities revealing gratitude is a proven pathway back from the disconnection we feel in our lives; disconnection from ourselves, our planet, and each other.

Here is a link to the MOVIE TRAILER

Date: May 13th, 2023

Time: 8-10pm

Location:

Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Ticket prices:

$30 with ASB

$35 without ASB

$45 at the door

If any student needs financial assistance in order to attend prom please see Mrs. Colyer.

Attention Class of 2023...We have Graduation Yard Signs For Sale!

We are excited to be offering graduation yard signs as one of our class carnival fundraisers. Please sign up if you would like to purchase a sign. The deadline to order is Friday, May 12th!

Cost:

$25 each (includes the metal stake)

Location pickup:

In front of the spirit store Monday 5/22 during lunch or after school 5/23 from 3:15-5:15

We will also deliver your sign for $10.

*If you need financial assistance to purchase a sign, please contact Adam Johnson at johnsona@loswego.k12.or.us or Michele Tyra at tyram@loswego.k12.or.us

Calling all Lakers! This year, the Lake Oswego Youth Leadership Council (YLC) designed our annual capstone project to improve sustainability and ecological awareness in our community. The YLC is a youth group composed of high school students from across Lake Oswego that influences city council goals, learns about and affects local government, and designs a culminating project to reflect youth voice. Although Lake Oswego is a relatively green city, climate change, pollution, and other environmental issues are at the core of national and global discussion today. We believe it's our power as the YLC to educate the next generation of youth on these essential issues, and we wanted to achieve this through an engaging and fun activity, "Bumblebee Bingo". This project involves a bingo board of sustainability-related activities for elementary and middle schoolers to complete and serves as an effective step towards an environmentally-minded community. Please visit this link to learn more about the project, and spread the word! The more kids participate, the healthier the city we call home becomes.

SUBJECT: Your student is invited!

Dear families,

Your student is invited to join us on an upcoming educational travel experience to AUSTRIA, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND SUMMER 2024!

Please be sure to register for this info session MAY 10TH to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/40wTtPs.

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and I would love to have your student join me on this adventure.

Come hear all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, the cost of our trip and EF’s risk-free enrollment period at our upcoming informational meeting. You can find all the details of the meeting and register to save your seat here: https://bit.ly/40wTtPs. This meeting will take place completely online for your convenience! Tune in to hear more!

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

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.

Bike Safety

As the weather improves, it’s a great time to consider getting outside. Your District Nurses want to remind and encourage your student to ride their bike safely and remember to wear a helmet. These resources can help your student get off to a great start.

Bike Safety

Reduced Cost Helmets

Sun Safety

While outside, be sure to protect yourself and your student from harmful UV. Visit this link to learn ways to safely enjoy the sun and what to do if your student gets a bit too much.

Individualized Health Plan? - Watch for an Email

If your child has a LOSD Individualized Health Plan (IHP) developed in consultation with your District Nurse, please watch for an email! Your response is needed to confirm or update your student's plan. We appreciate your prompt response..

If you would like to speak to your school nurse, click the link below for contact information.

Contact your District Nurse

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. https://www.safeoregon.com/

In addition, below are reporting methods for parents-guardians or students to use to report issues related to racist, bias, or harassment incidents.

• Incident Report for Elementary School

• Incident Report for Middle Schools

• Incident Report for High Schools