Principal's Message 6.9.23
Dear Lake Grove Families,
Can you believe it's been a whole school year since we welcomed you all on our first day of school? Yet here we are with taller and wiser children, stronger friendships and a collection of positive memories from our school year. On Friday or Monday each child will receive a yearbook so they can share some of the memories with you.
Thank you for trusting us with your precious children. Our lives are better and fuller as a result of our time with them. Thank you for partnering with us to help them explore and make sense of the world; for asking thoughtful questions and listening to one another's perspectives; and for being willing to change thinking with and grow as new information and ideas become available. We are so lucky!
We know that some of you will not be returning to Lake Grove next fall. We wish you all the best and hope you will remember your time at Lake Grove with fondness.
For those joining us or returning to Lake Grove in September, we will send periodic newsletters over the summer with important information, events, and dates. Expect the next newsletter toward the beginning of July.
Happy summer!
If you can't find what you need to know here, please feel free to email or call our office with questions. My email is knappj@loswego.k12.or.us.
Be kind,
Principal Jennie Knapp
Summer Resources 2023
Please review the presentation linked below for a list of summer resources, including live links and contact information. Topics include:
- Mental Health Supports
- Caregiver Resources
- Summer Activities in the area
- Summer Learning Apps available on school devices
- LO Library Reading Program Info
- Virtual Field Trips
- and the School Tech Support Links for summer use.
School Supplies for 23-24
PRE-ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR
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2023-24 school supply lists are posted on our school website if needed.
If you have any questions about the service feel free to email Kati Radziwon at katiradziwon@yahoo.com.
LOSD CARES Social Media Workshop
The LOSD CARES virtual workshop about social media -- Helping Your Child Navigate Our Digital World -- was a success. A recording of the session and supporting materials are posted on the district website under LOSD CARES.
To support students’ social, emotional, and physical health, LOSD CARES invited Justine Kovak, a clinical outreach specialist with the Children's Center, to discuss how to support children developing and growing in our digital world, particularly about living with pervasive social media.
LOSD CARES is a connection and resilience education series hosted by a district team of counselors, social workers, and psychologists to provide our families with access to mental health resources.
SAVE THE DATE: Smart Start 2023
Smart Start is an opportunity specifically for our students with 504s and IEPs, along with their parents and guardians, to make introductions and connect with teachers, to prepare for the new year,and to feel welcomed before the start of school.
Join us at Smart Start in person on Thursday, Aug. 31,12:30-2:30 p.m.
Teachers will be familiar with your student’s plan and accommodations. To help get to know your students, please complete the attached one-page profile or create one on your own ahead of time, and give it to the teacher at the Smart Start introduction.
Also, to assist in your family’s preparation for the new school year use the Smart Start checklist for parents and guardians of students with 504s and IEPs.
See you on August 31!
Enrollment Verification
Beginning April 28, LOSD needs parents/guardians of all students enrolled for the 2023-24 school year to log into ParentVUE and review/update your students' information through the Register/Verify tab. This benefits both families and schools by:
Ensuring that schools have accurate information to reach parents and other contacts in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Verification is important even if your address or contact information has not changed over the past year because the school may have incorrect information from a previous year.
Confirming parent email addresses for Google Classroom and other applications to participate in your student's learning.
Enabling distribution of key information in the district's K-12 Family Handbook.
If you have forgotten your ParentVUE password, go to the login page, click "I am a Parent," then click "Forgot Password." If you are unsure whether you have a ParentVUE account, contact your student's school. For assistance with the verification process, refer to the user guide on the LOSD website or contact your student's school.
LOJ 6th Grade Success Class
An optional opportunity to become familiar with LOJ is the 6th Grade Success Class. This is a 2-day workshop designed for incoming 6th graders. The objective of this workshop is to teach students strategies and tips to help navigate the unfamiliar world of middle school and to help ease their transition to middle school.
The workshop will focus on the following:
How to communicate with teachers and be their best advocate!
Accessing their web grades
Accessing the teacher websites
Accessing online homework
Study skills and Organization tools to aid with school success
Managing the NEW Middle level schedule
Learning how to use lockers
Learning how to navigate a building with 7th and 8th graders.
* Please register on the Community Schools website
News from the District Nurses
Medication Pick Up
Absolutely ALL medications, prescription and over the counter, left in the health room must be picked up by the end of the school day, June 12th, 2023. Only parents and guardians may collect the medications. They cannot be sent home with students. Medication Authorization Forms for next year are available on the district web page.
Immunizations for Next Year
Please review the OHA requirements and information on required immunizations for students. Please make arrangements to complete immunizations and update Synergy over the summer to avoid exclusion in 2024.
If you would like to speak to your school’s district nurse, click the link below for contact information. Contact your District Nurse
SUMMER CHAMP CAMP
With summer fast approaching, remember that Champions will continue with Champ Camp! We will be going from June 19th to August 18th, 2023. We have a fun and exciting curriculum planned with lots of creative arts, movement activities, outdoor fun and so much more! We hope to see you and your kids throughout the summer! to join us in the fun!
LOYTBA Camp Youth Basketball Camp
LO Girls Youth Basketball Camps: Girls 3rd-8th grade. Join the LO high school girls basketball coaches for a great week of basketball action! Come grow as a player through drills, contests, scrimmages, team activities, and more! Players will be grouped by similar ages and abilities. All players will receive a camp t-shirt. Three camp sessions to choose from! To learn more and register click here: Dates and Registration
Safe Oregon
Safe Oregon, Ways to Report Incidents
Parents-guardians who have concerns about a student’s well-being are encouraged to reach out to their principal and 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
Save the date!
June 12 - Wear Lake Grove Spirit Wear. Last Day for students. Early Dismissal 11 am.
August 31 - 12:30-2:30 Smart Start (for invited students)
August 31 - 2:30-3:30 Supply Drop Off (for all students)
September 5 - First Day for Grades 1-5
September 8 - First Day for Kindergarteners
The district calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years are now available on the district and Hallinan websites. You can find them here quickly.
SUBMIT ALL PTA REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS BY THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
This is a friendly reminder for all teachers and families to submit any remaining reimbursement requests by Monday, June 12. Reimbursement requests can be picked up in the front office, or downloaded here. Drop any completed forms in the PTA box in the school entryway. Questions? Contact us at lakegrovepta@gmail.com.
OBOB SUMMER READING
Are you looking forward to being a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader next year and curious about participating in Oregon Battle of the Books? It’s part reading marathon and part quiz show done with friends on teams of four, with kick-off in fall of 2023.
If so, we hope you’ll enjoy some OBOB books for your summer reading! Check out these 16 OBOB books from your local public library this summer:
- 3rd to 5th Grade Division
- Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd
- Flor and Miranda Steal the Show by Jennifer Torres
- From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg*
- The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste
- The List of Things that Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead
- The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm
- The Midnight Children by Dan Gemeinhart
- Molly and the Twin Towers: A 9/11 Survival Story by Jessika Fleck
- New From Here by Kelly Yang
- Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac
- Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas
- The Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin (Student Popular Choice Vote)
- A True Home by Kallie George
- Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson
- When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller
- Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams (NOT the graphic novel version)
*The official OBOB edition of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler is the 1998 edition from Atheneum Books for Young Readers (9780689711817). You may read another edition, but page numbers and content will be taken from this edition. No questions will be created from any prefaces, introductions, afterwards, etc.
We look forward kicking off another OBOB season in the fall! For any Grovers heading into the sixth grade, please check the list for 6-8th graders here: https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/2023-2024-obob-partial-title-list/
2023-24 PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD NAMED
Thank you to the following volunteers who have come forward to serve the Lake Grove students, teachers and staff during our next school year! PTA members voted these volunteers into their positions during the PTA General Meeting on Tuesday evening.
President: Cheryl Sharkey
Treasurer: Lena Elbakshish
Treasurer’s Assistant: Lisa Townsend
Secretary: Kassidee Harrison
Co-VPs of Enrichment: Nicole Imatani & Alicia Gaspar
Co-VP of CBSR: Erin Quandt & Sarah Mehrabzadeh
VP of Fundraising: Jessica MacGregor
If you are looking for a way to get involved with our PTA, reach out to us anytime this summer at lakegrovepta@gmail.com! We are currently recruiting for two open positions:
- Co-President
- VP of Membership
VP of Membership: Oversees the recruitment of parents & staff for PTA membership; attends executive board meetings and general meetings (average of 2 hours per month); maintains all membership records (DirectorySpot); serves as board liaison between the following committee chairs and PTA Board.
Assigned Committees: Volunteer Coordinator/Room Parents, Welcome Committee
Assigned Program Work: Welcome/Membership Packet (yearlong calendar of events), Volunteer Recruitment, Meet & Greet, Welcome Back Picnic/Back to School Picnic
Learn more about volunteer opportunities on our flyer and contact us anytime to learn about these roles! lakegrovepta@gmail.com
Thank you to the outgoing 2022-23 Executive Board!
Co-Presidents: Lisa LeBlanc & Cheryl Sharkey
Treasurer: Lena Elbakshish
Assistant Treasurer: Kelly Alvarado
VP of Enrichment: Yan Liang
Co-VPs of Community Building and Social Responsibility: Erin Quandt & Sarah Mehrabzadeh
VP of Membership: Christi Osborne
Secretary: Virginia Tribanas & Christi Osborne
Lake Grove Elementary
At Lake Grove, we are an inclusive school community fostering social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
Principal: Jennie Knapp
Website: https://www.losdschools.org/lg
Location: 15777 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR, United States
Phone: 503-534-2357
