The Current

Message from the Superintendent

Seasonal Fare on the Lunch Menu

Thanksgiving Break, No School Next Week

School Board Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 29

Culture of Belonging Advisory Committee Meeting

Equitable Academic Outcomes Advisory Committee Meeting

Last Call for Calendar Committee Applicants

Second Superintendent Listening Session Dec. 1

Safety Symposium About Fentanyl and Firearms

Chinese Immersion Program Information Night

Student Choirs Performing at Tree Lighting Festival

LOSD COVID-19 Information:

• Protect Against RSV, Influenza, and COVID-19
• LOSD COVID-19 Dashboard
  
• Community Level: Low

After-School Programs

• Register for Winter Little Hoopers Basketball Now

Community Reminders:

• Nominate an Unsung Hero
• Annual SASEE Awards: Call for Nominations
  
• Lakewood Children's Theater Productions
  

Regular Reminders:

• What's New at Community School
  
• Hunger Fighters Oregon
• Safe Oregon
  
• School Incident Reporting
  
• Get Social with LOSD

Working in Lake Oswego is truly a blessing! As superintendent of this wonderful school district, I am grateful for many things, namely:

• Students in our schools smiling and working hard;

• Teachers and staff providing the best experience for our students;

• Alumni returning to our schools as teachers and staff members because they want to carry on our tradition of making a difference in the lives of young people;

• Families engaging in our education system;

• School Board directors guiding with compassion and courage, and student representatives modeling thoughtful leadership;

• Community residents valuing and supporting schools;

• Administrators and school leaders being more than coworkers;

• And, of course, my family who supports me always.

The common thread is I am thankful for the relationships with people in our learning community. You continue to add deep value to my life and I am very grateful for your continued support over the years. May you have a wonderful holiday season with people to who you are thankful, too.

Our Nutrition Services team treated students to some seasonal favorites on the lunch menu this week. Mashed potatoes and gravy, crustless-pumpkin pie squares, and…baked chicken. Turkey supplies were in short order. The students seemed to enjoy the chicken just as much! It's more fodder for the great debate on what is the favorite serving for Thanksgiving. Bon Appetit!

All students are off of school from November 21-25 for Thanksgiving Break. LOSD is hosting its annual professional development session for all of our teachers and many staff members Monday and Tuesday.

All students, teachers, and staff return to school Monday, Nov. 28.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Contract Review Board 6:00 p.m.

Regular Session approximately 6:10 p.m.

Agenda posted on the district website

LOSD Central Office, Boardroom

The Lake Oswego School Board meetings are being held in person and are 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 prior to the start of the public session. All may observe the public session remotely by clicking here.

Board members take both written and in-person testimony. Click here for instructions for members of the public who wish to provide in-person testimony. Submit an email to the Board Secretary kelli.cranston@loswego.k12.or.us by 12 p.m. day of the meeting. IMPORTANT: Type “In-Person Testimony” in the subject line.

All are welcome to observe the Culture of Belonging Board Advisory Committee Meeting.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

5:15-6:45 p.m.

LOSD Central Office Boardroom

All are welcome to observe the Equitable Academic Outcomes Advisory Committee Meeting.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

7-8:30 p.m.

LOSD Central Office Boardroom

We are seeking parents/guardians and students who are interested in serving on the Superintendent’s Ad Hoc Calendar Committee. The applicant pool can use more parents of middle and high school students.

The Calendar Committee is tasked with evaluating several considerations, including feedback from the recent community survey, to develop a recommendation for a new district calendar starting in the 2023-2024 school year.

Meetings will be held in person at the LOSD Administration Building on December 6, December 13, and January 4, 4:30-6 p.m. Please submit this application by November 27. Applicants will be notified of committee selection soon after.

Thank you to all who attended the first listening session to talk with Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Schiele about what your student needs in school. Parents/guardians of students in all grade levels are welcome to attend the second session:

Thursday, Dec. 1

6-7:30 p.m.

Lakeridge High School Cafeteria

These sessions are also an opportunity to sample some of the offerings from LOSD Nutrition Services. Please RSVP here to help us plan for refreshments and any accommodations you made need.

LOSD is hosting the 2022 Fall Safety Symposium in partnership with Lake Oswego Police Department, Homeland Security, Gun Owners for Responsible Ownership (GOFRO), and BeSMART. All in our learning community are welcome to attend the in-person session.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

7-8:30 p.m.

Lake Oswego High School Library

2501 Country Club Road; parking in the front of the building

Special guest speakers will give us the facts on critical safety issues in our schools and community, share life-saving information, and provide proactive strategies for families.

• Topic 1: Secure Storage of Firearms - BeSMART for Kids & Teens!
• Topic 2: The Fentanyl Crisis and the Role of Narcan

You're invited to the Parent/Guardian Information Night to learn more about the new Mandarin Chinese Immersion program in LOSD starting for the 2023-2024 school year. Meet the principal and teachers developing and leading the program.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

6-7 p.m.

Palisades World Language School

1500 Greentree Ave., Lake Oswego

All are invited to the open house to review the plans for the new Lake Oswego Middle School.

Saturday, Dec. 10

10-11 a.m.

Lake Oswego Junior High

We look forward to sharing the plans developed in collaboration with our design advisory team and feedback from students, staff, families, and neighbors. The new school will be built and open in the 2025-2026 school year. Construction of the new school building is funded by the bond measure approved by Lake Oswego voters. Thank you!

Our high school show choirs -- Lake Oswego High School's Windjammers and Lakeridge High School's Company -- are performing at the annual Lake Oswego Tree Lighting Festival.

Friday, Nov. 25, 3-8 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - Caroling with our show choirs at

6:00 p.m. - Tree lighting, show choir performances, and Millennium Concert Band

All festivities are taking place at Millennium Plaza Park only this year, with extended hours of holiday music, festive vendors, sweet treats, and more!

The United States is currently experiencing high levels of respiratory virus activity, especially among children. Increases in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza viruses, SARS-CoV-2, and other respiratory viruses are straining the healthcare system nationwide.

Some effective prevention measures people can take include:

• Get a flu shot
• Make sure they are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
• Protect through respiratory hygiene, such as covering coughs and sneezes,
• Clean high-touch surfaces,
• Practice good hand hygiene
• Mask indoors

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).

Registration is now open for skill-development/recreational Little Hooper Winter basketball programs Grades K-2. Find program information and registration on the website under Community School Fall Programs / Sports.

Registration closes December 23, or when program capacity is reached. Don't miss out --register now!

Each year the City of Lake Oswego’s “Unsung Hero” Award honors an individual or a group who has worked quietly behind the scenes on behalf of the community without any expectation of recognition. If you know an unsung hero in our community, please submit Name an Unsung Hero ~ 2022 | City of Lake Oswego by Monday, Dec. 5, 9:00 AM. Contact Kim Vermillion with any questions.

Each year, the Rotary Club of Lake Oswego presents SASEE Awards to individuals in our community who exemplify Rotary's Service Above Self by an exceptional contribution in support of education. As in the past, SASEE Awards are presented in three categories: Students, Educators, and Community Citizens. To nominate a worthy individual, please visit rotarySASEE.org.

The LOSD Community School is offering virtual enrichment programs and activities for students of all ages including culinary, STEM, arts, language, and athletics. Check out this week's edition.

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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