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Pacer E News

The Week of April 3 - April 7

Pacer E News The Week of April 3 - April 7
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In this Message:

  • This Weeks Schedule
  • Tardiness: Every Minute Matters!
  • State Testing for 11th Graders (4/3 to 4/14)
  • Career Night & Job Fair - 4/11
  • Athletics Weekly Newsletter
  • PCC Cascade Campus Preview Day - 4/21
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Spring Sports Fee - Past Due!
  • Lakeridge Baseball Auction and Gala - 4/15/23
  • LHS Craft Drive - 4/3-4/7
  • Common Links and Resources
  • LHS Contact Information

This Week's Schedule

Regular Day Schedules all week due to SBAC testing for Math and Sciences (except Thursday (still early release)).


  • Monday, April 3: B Day Regular Schedule
  • Tuesday, April 4: A Day Regular Schedule
  • Wednesday, April 5: B Day Regular Schedule
  • Thursday, April 6: A Day Early Release Schedule
  • Friday, April 7: No School: Grade Prep


Resources:

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Tardiness - Every Minute Matters!

Did you know? Strong attendance is tied to improved student outcomes, including increased test scores and graduation rates.


For the last two years, we have been encountering a problem with chronic tardiness. Chronic tardiness can be a significant barrier to student academic and personal success. Every minute in the classroom counts. Students who arrive late miss out on valuable instruction. The cumulative effect of missing several minutes of instruction each day can add up quickly and significantly impact your child’s learning outcomes.


Furthermore, chronic tardiness is a disruptive behavior that not only impacts the late student but also the entire class. When students arrive late, it disrupts the flow of instruction and it can be a distraction to other students who are trying to focus on the lesson. This can cause a ripple effect, ultimately leading to a less productive and less efficient learning environment for everyone. We understand that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes situations arise that are outside of our control. However, chronic tardiness is a persistent issue that we need your help to address.


We are asking families to:

  • Reinforce the importance of being on time to school with your child and work with them to develop a plan to arrive at school promptly. It may be helpful to discuss any underlying issues that may be contributing to the tardiness and work together to find solutions.
  • ParentVUE: Monitor attendance and tardies.
  • LHS Bell Schedules: Know your schedule.
  • Remind students: there can be consequences for multiple tardies (detention, referral, etc.).


Resources:

State Testing for 11th Graders (4/3 to 4/14)

Our Math and Science assessments will take place this week. We will be testing all 11th grade students. Students will need to bring their fully charged school issued Chromebooks for the test. If they do not have a school Chromebook, they can check one out in the library before school, during TSCT, at lunch or after school.


Math and Science will begin on Tuesday, April 4 at 8:30 AM. Students will be testing in their Math and Science classes on April 4 and April 5. They should report to their classroom for attendance and their teacher will advise those not testing where to go. Attendance will be taken.


Parents and Guardians, the data from state testing is incredibly important. Because of COVID, this is the first normed state assessment this class has taken since they were in 5th grade. Individual scores in Math, Language Arts and Science will be mailed to parents, and communicated to students.


If your student will be absent during testing, they will need to make up the test.


State law also requires us to inform you that a form is available from the Oregon Department of Education that allows you to opt your child out of the English and Math Assessments. Should you wish to opt out your child, fill out the form and submit it to the main office at Lakeridge - attention Lois Moll or email it back to molll@loswego.k12.or.us. Click here Opt Out Form

To opt out of the Science Assessment, please contact the school in writing with that request or add Science to the signed form when you turn it in.


State testing for English will happen April 11-14 in 11th grade English classes.

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Career Night & Job Fair, April 11th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Explore careers & gain insight for your life beyond high school.

  • What: Find a job this summer, employers will be hiring!
  • Where: Lakeridge High School
  • When: April 11th, 6:30 to 8 pm

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Catching up with Athletics

Check out all of the exciting things happening with the LHS athletics program. Hear from the LHS Athletic Director in the weekly athletics newsletter.


LHS Athletics Weekly Newsletter Link - 4/3/23


You can check out athletic updates on the LHS athletics website.

PCC Cascade Campus Preview Day - 4/21

Last one! A great chance to explore career opportunities, majors, trades and more!

Each student must register before the event and asap as spots fill up!

Registration can be done at pcc.edu/preview

Scholarship Opportunities

Diversity scholarship for a career in emergency medicine: Full scholarship for individuals of diversity wanting to become a paramedic. Deadline April 15th!

Please click right here for details.


Follow this scholarship opportunities link (for Class of 2023 Pacers) for the most updated scholarships from both local and nationwide donors. Don’t miss out!

Spring Sports Fee - Past Due!

Past due spring sports fees ($310 per sport) were added to your LHS Student Account. You can make a payment on the LHS Webstore or at the bookkeeping office.


Not sure if you paid? Log in to the students LHS Webstore account. Past due balances will show in the top left corner.


Reminders:

  • If financial assistance is needed please complete the LOSD fee waiver or if you already have an approved waiver please notify the LHS bookkeeper (robertsm@loswego.k12.or.us) that a fee needs to be waived.
  • Seniors: Please keep accounts up to date as past due balances impact a students ability to participate in graduation activities.
  • Lost Textbooks/Chargers: Lost textbooks will not automatically show on your students account/LHS Webstore. If you see a fine in Destiny that you would like to pay please pay at the bookkeeping office or drop off a check. Fees for computers or chargers need to be
  • Nutrition Services: You can make a payment on your school cafe account here or payment can be made at the lunch counter. Checks need to be made out to LOSD (not LHS).
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Lakeridge Baseball Auction and Gala - 4/15/23

Join us for a fun evening with the Pacer Baseball community!

  • What: Lakeridge Baseball Auction and Gala
  • Where: Celebration Catering Event Center, 1555 Bangy Rd. Ste. 100, Lake Oswego
  • When: Saturday, April 15th - 5 pm
  • Tickets: pacerbaseball.com
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LHS Craft Drive - April 3-7

Be green and Spring Clean! The class of 2024 is putting on a crafts drive for the kids at Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS). CWS is a local non profit that helps assist family dealing with domestic violence.


  • What: Crafts Drive for CWS. Please bring: coloring books, journals, Strathmore or Bristol mixed media art, pads, colored pencils, gel pens, marker sets, sharies (colored), watercolor brushes and pencils for sketching.
  • When: We would love your help in collecting supplies from April 3-7.
  • Where: Drop off boxes inside the LHS Front Office.

LHS Contact Information

Lakeridge High School

1235 Overlook Drive

Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Phone: 503.534.2319


Mailing Address:

Lakeridge High School

PO Box 739

Lake Oswego, OR 97034


Absence

Email: lhsattendance@loswego.k12.or.us

Phone: 503.534.2322


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