LISD School Newsletter

Dear LISD Families,

I had the recent opportunity to travel with my husband to Japan, and I was away from school for the last eight work days. It was a wonderful trip and I have loads of appreciation for our administration and staff for handling things that are generally in my arena and couldn't wait for my return. I have much confidence in our team, and am grateful for all the big and little ways my colleagues stepped up with extra energy to make school run smoothly while I was away.

Travel is a privilege and always an incredible learning experience, but I'm happy to be back home on Lopez Island, and I was very excited to see staff and students at school today!

Have a fabulous week.

All my best,

Martha

• Oct 6: Volleyball, 4:30 pm
• Oct 7: MS Soccer, 4 pm
• Oct 8: Girls Soccer, 2 pm
• Oct 8: Boys Soccer, 4 pm
• Oct 8: School Board Work Session, 4 pm
• Oct 10: NO SCHOOL
• Oct 14: Boys Soccer, 4 pm
• Oct 16: MS Soccer, 2 pm
• Oct 16: Volleyball, 3:30 pm
• Oct 16: Girls Soccer, 4 pm
• Oct 18: Homecoming, 8 - 11 pm, Lopez Island Grange
• Oct 20: NO SCHOOL
• Oct 21: Picture Make-Up Day

Lopez Island students grades 6 - 12 will participate in the Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) tomorrow, October 7. Youth in Washington State have been taking the HYS since 2002. The survey asks about how youth are doing, social relationships, mental health, substance use, risks for injury, and more. Communities, districts, schools, and public health agencies use survey results to inform policies and programs designed to support youth well-being. The HYS is a meaningful way for youth to guide the future of our state. Your youth’s participation is appreciated. More information - including flyers with Frequently Asked Questions can be found here.

On Wed 10/8 the school kitchen will be participating in Taste Washington Day. For this event we use as many locally sourced ingredients as possible for our menu. The lunch menu on 10/8 will be: Pasta with a creamy basil sauce and locally caught pink salmon. There will be a pumpkin pie bar for a sweet treat to go with it.

As part of Taste Washington day we will also be participating in what is called the Washington Apple Crunch. The Crunch is a celebration of Washington's apple industry. At the end of Elementary lunch (when the students are out for recess) we will distribute an apple to each student and take a big coordinated bite all at the same time! This event is being participated in by many schools across the state, but we are lucky to have such a dedicated team of gleaners who provide us with local fruit at no cost.

This is a free check of your child's development - including communication, comprehension, social skills and more. Sign up here.

Come on out and explore Lopez Island farms, gardens, and demonstrations this weekend as part of the San Juan Island Farm Tours.

The school production garden - which is at its peak right now - will be featured on Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm. Come see our new Kids' Garden fence, framed beds and signs, and Sophie Citro's senior project which includes renovating the Kids' Garden and building a Pollinator Garden.

Full weekend schedule here.

Special event open to all preschool and K-4th grade children and families. Pre-registration required. Sign up fast, as spots are limited.

Rick Swann will read his book "Our School Garden" and lead an activity. We’re going to make seed mandalas! The Lopez Library will be there with garden-themed books. K-4th graders may stay after school and attend without their parents/guardians. Family members welcome!

Join the After-School Clubs for 5th-8th graders: Robotics, Games, Art, and Environmental Stewardship in partnership with the Youth Conservation Corps.

Sign up for one or more afternoons here.

Open to all youth from 6 months to 19 years old. Flu, Covid, and any other needed vaccines will be offered. No appointment necessary.

This is such a fun family event open to students of all ages and their families -- but to make it run smoothly the PTSA needs some help. Needs:

• 6-10 students to help with setup directly afterschool
• 6-10 students to help with cleanup from 6:45-finished (probably about 1 hour).

Please reach out to co-coordinator Serina Adams serinaadams@gmail.com to sign up.

Help the glow return to Lopez! Every Saturday, join Debbie Collins and friends in the library’s Community Room for a new round of luminary-making. From 10am to noon, we’ll gather around tables full of supplies, laughter, and creativity. Together, we’ll craft lanterns that will bring warmth and light to our long winter nights. These luminary work sessions are open to all ages, kids under 12 with an adult please. Everything you need is provided. Come for the crafting, stay for the camaraderie.

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, Mary Fordham. OR contact by phone, 360-468-2202, OR mail to 86 School Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261.