Noticias de Palisades
May 12 2023
Un Mensaje de Directora Sarlos:
Hi Palisades Parents,
We have had a lovely week here at Palisades in this gorgeous Spring Weather! So many wonderful things are going on here inside and outside our building! Inside, students in the first grade classes are wrapping up their insect units. A huge Thanks to our green team for volunteering in our classrooms this week to plant seeds in our classrooms. We have seen lots of happy kindergarteners taking home their plants.
Our Character trait of the month is creativity. Students have been using their creativity to learn new games with our new Jump ropes and bouncy balls.
Thanks so much to all of you for the lovely food and flowers for Teacher Appreciation Week. We are so grateful for all of the love and support from the Palisades families.
We can't wait to see you at the International Fair on the 19th!
Warmly,
Lilian Sarlos
In Preparation for Mandarin Immersion Next Year
Plans are moving along for our Mandarin Immersion program - we still need some first-grade registrations so tell your friends.
Our Mandarin books have arrived at the library and we are processing and cataloging them and getting them on shelves and some students have already checked some of them out! What an adventure in multi-lingual and cross-cultural learning! Some of these books are bilingual and have English and Mandarin in them.
I have received some questions recently about the Mandarin program next year. Below are some Q and A
Q: Will there be a separate principal for Mandarin Immersion?
A: No, we are still a whole small school and I will be the principal of the whole small integrated school!
Q:Will all the children play together?
A: Yes! at Recess.
Q: Will there be a separate PTO for Mandarin?
B:No, we will all work together and have lots of
great cross cultural celebrations.
Q: Will the Mandarin and Spanish classrooms be in different wings in the building?
A: No, classrooms will be clustered by grade levels.
This Week we Look Over:
- A Message from Principal Sarlos ^^^^^
- Dates to Remember
- Volunteer Application
- Llama Stuffie Fundraiser
- International Fair Information
- A Trip Through the Americas 5/24
- Library Due Date 5/31
- ParentVUE Update
- School Lunch Menu Change 5/30-6/9
- COVID Update Response
- Summer Housing Opportunities for Families
- May Nurse Notes
- A Message from Our PTO
Dates to Remember:
May
5/19 International Fair
5/24 3rd-5th Grade Grade Concert @6:30 pm in Gym
5/26 No School-Grade Prep Day
5/29 No School- Memorial Day
June
6/6 5th Grade Promotion 1:30-2:30 pm
6/9 5th Grade Clap Out
6/12 Last Day of School- Early Dismissal
School Volunteers
Submitting an online application initiates the background check process. Once submitted, applicants will receive an email upon approval of your background check and you will be given access through the onsite Raptor System at all schools. Please allow up to three weeks to process your approval.
Volunteers need to submit only one application for volunteering in all LOSD schools. Applications need to be submitted annually to capture changes in background checks, policies, and/or vaccination requirements.
Volunteer Application for LOSD
Thank you for applying promptly, and for your service to our students and schools. We are grateful for our volunteers.
save the date: international fair is on may 19th from 6-8 pm at palisades!
Anyone interested in helping to plan for the fair, receiving information about participating or with any other questions, please email Co-chairs Ami Joshi & Laura Lyons at amisjoshi7@gmail.com
International Fair Sign-Ups
We are excited to share the following information with our community and hope you will join us in this wonderful all school event.
Please see the information below from the Co-Chairs about how to get involved.
1) Sign up to volunteer during the fair: Adult Volunteers International Fair
2) Volunteer to help set up or tear down: Set up Tear Down International Fair
3) If you'd like to help behind the scenes (computer work, volunteer training, etc.), please reach out to Ami & Laura, Co-chairs through PTOPalisades@gmail.com
4) Please attend!! This promises to be an AMAZING event with over 12 countries/cultures represented, live music, a llama, food, crafts, games, dancing and more! Friday May 19th from 5-8:30 PM at Palisades.
Sincerely,
PTO Volunteer Coordination
a trip through the americas
Come celebrate the achievements of your students on Wednesday, May 24th at 6:30 pm, gymnasium.
Students from 3rd to 5th grade will be performing special songs for you from different countries of the Americas.
We will be also debuting our Mariachi group "LO's Mariachis the Pal" and hope to continue growing this project over the years in our community!
All students 3-5 are expected to attend. Students will be wearing their Palisades spirit t-shirt. Parents are expected to stay throughout the whole event. Please let me know if your student has a conflict on this day and will not be able to make it, so I can better the groups' formations.
Please find attached the event's poster.
End of year library due date
Todos los libros de la biblioteca necesitan ser devueltos el 31 de mayo. Favor de traer sus libros de vuelta a la escuela para que podamos escanearlos antes del fin del año escolar. Si tienen alguna pregunta, envíen un correo electrónico a Ms. Grace a kruegerg@loswego.k12.or.us.
ParentVUE Update
We know people appreciate hearing from us, however…52 students in our system have workplace switchboards listed as their primary numbers. Do your coworkers a favor and put your direct line as the primary contact when you verify your student's information.
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.
Menu Change
May 30th to June 9th.
June 12th there will be no school lunch, since it is an early release day.
Please look at the picture below for the changes:
Changes to COVID-19 Response
The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority has updated requirements for school districts' communicable disease management planning for the 2023-24 school year. Included are the following changes to our COVID-19 response:
Effective May 11:
Several sources of COVID-19 data ended. We will archive our dashboard and CDC Community Level metrics shared in our newsletter, website, and school signage. A five-day period of isolation for those infected with COVID-19 is no longer recommended for the general population, including people in K-12 education settings. Our schools will continue to follow the recommendation for students and staff to stay home until fever free for 24 hours and symptoms improve. Effective June 17: The COVID-19 vaccination requirement for public and private school teachers, staff, and school volunteers (OAR 333-019-1030) will be lifted. That means that after June 16, teachers, school staff, and school volunteers will no longer have to provide proof of vaccination or have a valid medical or religious exception on file to be in direct or indirect contact with students.
Summer Hosting Opportunity for Families
May Nurse News
Asthma/Allergy Medications at School
It is critical to the health and safety of your student to bring ALL doctor recommended medications to school. Over the summer, speak with your doctor to get the proper supplies for school and then go to the LOSD web page to find the proper forms to be completed with the medications. If your student is in Elementary or Secondary and will store their meds at school, watch for a medication drop off time for your particular school. If they are in secondary and keeping their medication in their possession, please submit the proper paperwork so we are aware of where to find their medication in case of an emergency.
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.
Immunizations
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 nurse, click the link below for contact information.
A Message from PTO
May 21 at 5:00 - 5th Grade Potluck at West Waluga
June 6 - Promotion Ceremony
June 8 - Oaks Park Field Trip
June 9 - Clap Out
PTO Executive Positions
We have positions open for next year on our executive team and we would love to have you join us as we work to create enriching opportunities for our community. We ask that you don't nominate anyone without checking in with them first and receiving their permission. You can self-nominate as well! If you have any questions please reach out to us at ptopalisades@gmail.com