The Current

Message from the Superintendent

Recognizing Our Inaugural Class of Spanish Immersion

LO Sustainability Resource Fair Saturday

FREE Sporting Gear at S3G Event

Promoting Autism Acceptance Month

Transition to Adulthood Information Night

Openings in Elementary Immersion Programs

Lake Grove Swim Park Now Hiring

Community Movie Night

LMS Theatre Presents Footloose, Youth Edition!

Lakeridge and Lake Oswego High School Variety Shows

Legal Budget Committee Orientation

Health Information:

• Reminders from Our District Nurses
• LOSD COVID-19 Dashboard
  
• Community Level: Low

Enrichment & Recreational Programs

• Jr. Windjammer Camp
• Learn More About Lakeridge Cheerleading

Community News:

• Drug Take Back Event Spring 2023
• Outside the Art Room Teen Art Showcase, Auction
  
• Become an Honorary Page
  
• City of LO Arbor Month Art Contest
  
• Pedestrian Path on Stafford Closed, Re-routed
  

Regular Reminders:

• Hunger Fighters Oregon
  
• Safe Oregon
  
• School Incident Reporting
  
• Get Social with LOSD

On the ballot, this May is the proposed Lake Oswego School Levy Measure 3-592. Watch this explanatory video to learn more. You may recognize the voice of the video -- it’s one of our high school students Emma Streano who is active in student government, performing arts, and philanthropy. You may also see someone you know in the photos throughout the 90-second piece.

Election day is one month away! Now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote. If you are new to voting in Oregon, you must register by April 25, 2023, by 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time to vote in the May 2023 election. If you recently moved to Oregon and haven’t yet gone to the DMV for your new license or moved within the area, your ballots will not be forwarded. Register to vote online with the State of Oregon.

Voting is citizenship in action. Thank you for exercising your right to vote!

The Asian Cultural Festival, hosted by our students in the Asian American Student Union at Lake Oswego High School, brought together more than 2,000 people this past Saturday. Participants enjoyed free Asian food, music, and activities from more than 30 organizations and restaurants, and cultural performances, including lion dancers, taiko drumming, music, martial arts, and more! We are so proud and grateful to our students for putting on such a wonderful event and for our community's enthusiastic support!

Spring is a momentous time for our graduates and the families, teachers, and staff who have been a part of their journey. This year, our inaugural class of the Spanish Immersion program graduates! Several class representatives from Lakeridge High School shared highlights of their time in the program with the School Board meeting on Monday. We are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 all season!

There will be something for all ages at the second annual Lake Oswego Sustainability Resource Fair at Lakeridge Middle School this Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn through fun activities and interactive information about what citizens, schools, and organizations in LO are doing to help protect our environment, save money, and give back to the community.

Time for bigger bikes for growing kids? Need a new bat? Some yard games? Pick up FREE recreation and sporting gear items at the second annual Shifting Gears, Gifting Gear event.

Pick-up/FREE Shopping

Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Undercover area outside of the gym

Lakeridge Middle School

4700 Jean Road Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Autism Acceptance Month, previously named Autism Awareness Month, in April aims to celebrate and promote acceptance for the condition that occurs in one in every 54 children in the United States, including many students in LOSD. A few questions below build understanding; look for more throughout the month.

What is autistic culture? Autistic culture is the shared history, patterns of movement, communication styles, creative work, shared experiences, and world perceptions of autistic individuals. Some values in autistic culture include respecting all forms of communication, rejecting the use of functioning labels, using identity-first language, respecting stimming and sensory needs, and presuming competence.

What is autism acceptance? Autism acceptance means celebrating diversity by recognizing that people with autism are different and not less, thriving as equally valid and valuable members of our community. Autism acceptance invites us to recognize that we all have strengths and weaknesses. Sharing mutual support and respecting each person's individual differences are just some of the ways we can accept each other and celebrate diversity.

Families with a child experiencing a disability are invited to learn what school, employment, and independent living may look like when school services end. The information night is designed for teen and adult-aged students. Families and students of all ages are welcome to attend.

We are continuing to accept applications for our Spanish and Mandarin Chinese Immersion programs from students who reside within the district.

• Mandarin Chinese Immersion is accepting applications for students starting kindergarten or 1st grade in the fall of 2023.

• Spanish Immersion is accepting applications for students starting kindergarten in the fall of 2023.

On May 5, we will consider adding students who have requested a transfer into LOSD from outside of the district and have applied for our immersion program.

1. Register your student with your neighborhood elementary school before applying for the immersion program. New student registration is now open on the Registration and Transfer page.
2. Complete the Language Immersion application

Questions? Please contact Lisa Oliva at olival@loswego.k12.or.us.

The Lake Grove Swim Park, owned and operated by LOSD, opens for the 2023 season on June 17, open daily from 12- 8 p.m. through August 27.

The park is open to all LOSD students. Students under 7 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian who has access to the park. All Lake Oswego children are eligible for swim park swimming lessons, even if their household is not eligible for a park pass. Registration for lessons opens closer to summer.

In the meantime, the park needs lifeguards and other staff to operate. Please apply today for summer work.

See Lake Grove Swim Park on the district website for more information.

Lakeridge Middle School Theatre Arts is proud to present Footloose: Youth Edition!

May 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 7:30 pm

May 13, 1:00 p.m.

Lakeridge Middle School

Dress for the show! There will be prizes for the best 80's outfit at every performance!

Tickets are $12 for general seating and are available here: https://www.eticketexpress.com/event/lakeridgejh/footloose

Wednesday, Apr. 19

6 p.m.

Click here for the agenda posted on district website

LOSD Administration Building

The meeting is held in person and open to the public. In-person attendance is limited to those who occupy available seating first and observe meeting guidelines for conduct. Doors will open approximately 15 minutes before the start of the public session. All may observe the public session remotely by clicking here.

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

The LOSD COVID-19 Dashboard is updated. The dashboard shows the number of staff and students who have reported testing positive for COVID-19, regardless of school exposure.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) looks at the combination of three metrics — new COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population in the past 7 days, the percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients, and total new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population in the past 7 days — to determine the COVID-19 community levels. Using this data, the COVID-19 community level is classified as low, medium, or high. Clackamas County is currently in low (green).

Lakeridge Cheerleading offers three teams: youth (3rd-5th), junior (6th-8th), and high school varsity (9th-12th). Are you interested in learning more about the Pacer program? Please fill out the Google Form to receive team-specific info, spring events, and registration dates:

https://forms.gle/6866LwGbXPyxjD6i8

LOSD facilities are used by community vendors and our schools to offer students enrichment and recreational opportunities after class and during breaks. For a full list of offerings from our schools and community vendors for elementary, middle and high school students, please visit the Community Programs on the district website.

Students and children getting ahold of prescription pills is a serious concern. To help community members properly dispose of unwanted or expired medications, the City of Lake Oswego holds a one-day-only drug take-back event.

Saturday, April 22, 2023

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave., Lake Oswego

It is a drive-thru collection - please stay in your vehicles.

In addition to prescription and over-the-counter medications, the following will be accepted:

• Vape pens and E-cigarettes WITHOUT batteries will be accepted. Batteries must be removed beforehand, or they will not be accepted.
• Unknown medicines and veterinary medications.

The following items will not be accepted:

• Medications from businesses such as nursing homes, doctor’s offices, or any other institution or business - this collection event is for individual households only. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Bonnie Hirshberger at 503-675-3992 or bhirshberger@lakeoswego.city
• EpiPens, intra-venous solutions, injectables, inhalers, syringes, chemotherapy medications, vaping devices that have batteries that cannot be removed, or medical waste. For information on safely disposing of these items, call Metro Recycling at 503-234-3000.

Please put all pill/tablet medications into a sealed plastic baggie or leave them in their original container (if in the original container, cross out personal information). If you bring in a liquid, gel or cream medication, please put the bottle or tube in a sealable plastic bag to prevent leaks. For more disposal options, visit www.lakeoswego.city/police/drug-medicine-disposal(link is external)

The Lake Oswego Public Library is almost to the end of its Library Visioning Project – but they still need your help!

Complete the 3-minute Library Survey by April 21

• https://bit.ly/3ZPUAK6

Attend one of our upcoming virtual community forums

• Monday, April 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 26, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Participate in-person at the Mayor’s Roundtable

• Thursday, April 20, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

Your thoughts will help the City to shape library services, amenities, and investments to best serve the Lake Oswego community for generations to come. For more information, visit www.lakeoswego.city/LibraryVisioning or email LibraryVisioning@lakeoswego.city

Rescheduled: Friday, Apr. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Join Parks & Recreation for an evening of art with Lake Oswego’s talented youth artists! The event features a silent auction benefiting Children’s Healing Art Project. This FREE event is open to all ages and features live music, 2-D and 3-D art, a kid’s art clinic, and more! It will be held at Christ Church Parish, 1060 Chandler Rd., Lake Oswego, in Cummins Hall. More information is available at www.LOTeenscene.org.

The Honorary Page program is back for the 2023 legislative session! There is a one-day, hands-on experience inside the workings of the Oregon House of Representatives. Program hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. Click here to apply to the Honorary Page Program​​​​

The House Legislative Page Program will also resume later in the 2023 session. This program is a week-long in-depth experience working directly with the Sergeant's Office.

For more information on either of these programs, please email: Civics.Education@OregonLegislature.gov

April is Arbor Month and the City of Lake Oswego is currently hosting an Arbor Month Art Contest for students in grades K-5 residing in Lake Oswego. This year’s contest theme is Trees! Trees! Trees!

Students are invited to create a work of art featuring trees in the Lake Oswego urban forest. Entries will be displayed electronically at City Hall and the Public Library, and prizes will be awarded by Mayor Buck. Entries are due by Sunday, April 23, 2023, by 11:59 p.m. Winners will be notified on National Arbor Day, April 28, and prizes will be awarded at the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 20.

Find information at www.lakeoswego.city/formslf/ArborMonthArt.

The City of Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation is excited to move forward with the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center and the Golf Course and Clubhouse renovations. Changing the site to accommodate the design and build throughout the project will impact the pedestrian pathways along Stafford Road. Starting this month, the current north-side pedestrian path will be closed and re-routed to the south side of the street. If you have any questions, please contact Bruce Powers, Project Manager, at bpowers@lakeoswego.city or by phone at 503-697-6575.

Visit the food pantry at 4 Monroe Parkway, Suite A. Deliveries are available on Mondays.

Shop in hours:

• Wednesdays 5-7 p.m.
• Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Sundays 3-5 p.m.

Learn more at hungerfightersoregon.org.

Reach out to your principal with concerns 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. https://www.safeoregon.com/ Be aware that intentionally providing a false report is a serious offense.

LOSD Incident Reports are for students and adults to report incidents that occur in school. Incidents may be microaggressions, harassment or discrimination related to race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of identity. Find incident reports on each school's website under Find It Fast / Report an Incident. Incidents may also be reported to an administrator, a trusted staff member, or anonymously to SafeOregon.com.

LOSD has ramped up its social media presence. Please join us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @weareLOSD

Email: info@loswego.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.losdschools.org
Location: 2455 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 534-2000
Facebook: facebook.com/weareLOSD
Twitter: @weareLOSD

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