Spelling Bee at Palisades
Congratulations to our Palisades Spelling and Vocabulary Bee Champion, 5th Grader, Leuca Wanford. Leuca will move on to represent Palisades in the Regional Bee. Madison Mitsui took second place.
Classroom finalists who also competed in the School Bee included:
Ian Keulks
Calvin Gullen
Lincoln Baez
Victoria Ruiz
Zack Davis
Elliott Rader
Anabelle Preddy
Emilia Ollila-Kent
In spite of the strong competition, students demonstrated positive sportsmanship and applauded each peer for their effort.
Dia de La Amistad
Students are encouraged to create their own boxes/bags and friendship cards at home and then bring them to school on Tuesday, February 14th.
These cards should NOT contain any edible items. (No Candy) We ask that instead, pencils, erasers, appropriate stickers etc.
Please remember that students should bring in enough cards for each classmate.
February is Honesty Month
Dear Palisades Families
This month, we will be investing our time and attention on the character trait of HONESTY in our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons, classrooms, and throughout our school community. Practicing HONESTY helps strengthen our relationships and reduce stress. Practicing honesty in our daily lives also allows us to live in accordance with our personal values.
One way to think about HONESTY is “being truthful in what you say and do.” HONESTY is one of three traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Well. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like emotion regulation, self-advocacy, and friendship skills.
Through our School Counseling Lessons this month, students will learn about practicing honesty through expressing who they are and the strengths they bring to our school community. Our community is stronger because of each student’s individuality, and we seek to nurture each student in embracing the unique qualities that make them who they are.
Our monthly letters include activities to explore HONESTY further as a family.
Enjoy connecting together with the Purposefull Pursuits inside the PreK - Grade 5 Honesty Family Letters!
Thank you for partnering with us to engage our students in social emotional learning and growth. Please reach out if you or your student would like more support.
Sincerely,
Wendy Olsen
Standards-Based District Report Card
The Lake Oswego School District uses a standards-based report card for students in elementary schools. This report card measures a child’s progress toward proficiency or mastery of the priority standards in Reading, Writing, Language, Speaking, and Math.
This approach provides the means for communicating a child’s learning in more specific terms. Standards-based reporting articulates clear end-of-year grade-level standards for each subject. Using the scale below, teachers will communicate where a child resides on a learning continuum by indicating the student’s progress toward mastery of each identified grade-level standard.
The standards-based reporting scale:
4: The student works consistently at an in-depth and complex level within or beyond the end-of-year standard*
3: The student meets the grade-level expectation of the standard
2: The student nearly meets the end-of-year standard
1: The student demonstrates limited proficiency on the end-of-year standard
Important notes about the scale:
● Reporting is based on the end-of-year grade-level expectation. Therefore, proficiency would not be expected in the middle of the school year.
● A “2” represents the expected target for the majority of the school year as this indicates the child is progressing with the standard as expected. A “3” will be given when the student completely meets the grade-level standard.
● Details of what is expected at mastery level can be found on the report card or on the list of assessed grade-level standards.
● A “1” may prompt additional communication from the classroom teacher so parents will better understand their child’s learning journey.
*It is rare that a child will receive a “4” especially at the end of the first semester. A “4” score may prompt additional communication from the classroom teacher to discuss ways he/she is meeting the child’s unique learning needs.
Behavior Learning Targets are approached differently than end-of-year standards. Report cards will be available in ParentVUE on Friday, February 10. For more information about your child’s progress, please contact the classroom teacher.
Nurse Notes
Heart Health Month
February is National Heart Health Month. Click this link to see 10 ways you can help keep your students heart healthy.
Sleep Matters!
Studies suggest most students do not get enough sleep. This puts them at a higher risk of health problems and injuries. Click this link to learn more about sleep and your student including how many hours are recommended.
If you would like to speak to your school nurse, click the link below for contact information.
Now Accepting Applications for Foundation Board of Directors
Are you interested in contributing to a dynamic volunteer organization dedicated to advancing our community's commitment to educational excellence?
Please consider applying for the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation is seeking parents/guardians, students and community residents to serve on its Board of Directors. Board members must demonstrate a commitment to the Foundation, the School District and the Lake Oswego community.
The term for new board members will begin July 2023. Board members commit to a two-year term and may serve up to three terms. Please click HERE to access the online application form. The application provides more information about becoming a board member.
Interested people should submit applications by Friday, February 24, 2023. The Nominating committee will review applications and conduct interviews in the March timeframe. If you are unable to access the online application, please contact woolfw@loswego.k12.or.us to receive a pdf version of the application.
