The Current

Message from the Superintendent

Middle School Grade Prep, No School Mar. 3

Nominate Your Favorite Teacher of the Year

Seeking Volunteers for Our Advisory Committees

Workshop About Substance Use & Prevention

2023-24 School Year Registration Now Open

YouthTruth Survey Coming Soon

LO High Presents Legally Blond The Musical

Save the Date: Asian Cultural Festival

Foundation Gala Tickets On Sale

Foundation Accepting Board Applications

Health Information:

• LOSD COVID-19 Dashboard
  
• Community Level: Low

Community Reminders:

• You're Invited to the SASEE Awards Ceremony
• Feminine Hygiene Products Donation Drive
  
• If I Were Mayor Contest
• Women's BIPOC Series

Regular Reminders:

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

Middle School teachers will be preparing grades for the end of the trimester and students have the day off of school next Friday, Mar. 3. All middle school teachers, staff, and students start the third trimester the following Monday, Mar. 6.

The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce that the Oregon Teacher of the Year program is again honoring exemplary educators in every region of the state!

• Nominations are open statewide through February 28, 2023
• Teachers will submit their applications by March 31, 2023
• Oregon Education Service Districts will select a winner from their region
• Regional Teachers of the Year will be honored across the state in September 2023!
• In October 2023 one of the Regional Teachers of the Year will be named the 2023-24 Oregon Teacher of the Year and will be eligible to apply for the honor of the National Teacher of the Year!

Regional Teachers of the Year will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and will be celebrated across the state. The 2023-24 Oregon Teacher of the Year will receive a $10,000 cash prize (with a matching $5,000 going to their school!) and serve as a spokesperson and representative for all Oregon teachers.

Anyone can nominate a teacher! Please nominate your favorite teacher today at oregonteacheroftheyear.org. This teacher just may be selected as the Clackamas County Regional Teacher of the Year and be in the running for the honor of 2023-24 Ore-

gon Teacher of the Year!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Oregon Teacher of the Year program coordinator Michelle Goodness at michelle.goodness@ode.oregon.gov; 971-209-8855.

We need you! Please consider applying for our school or district advisory committee for terms starting next school year. There is one application for all committees; in the form mark the committee that is of interest to you. Only committees with vacancies -- School Advisory Committees (SAC) and Long Range Facility Planning (LRFP) -- are listed in the application for this period. See the charters posted on the School Board Advisory Committees web page for more information about each committee.

Applications are due Monday, March 13 at 5 p.m. Recommendations and selections will be made in April. All applicants will be notified by May 1.

Children as young as elementary-school age are reporting the use of alcohol and illicit drugs. To support students’ social, emotional, and physical health, LOSD CARES is hosting a virtual workshop with Brian McCrady of the Clackamas County Prevention Coalition discussing substance abuse prevention for children in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.

During the 1-hour online workshop, parents/guardians will learn how to identify signs of substance, how to talk with their child about it, and how to find help. This workshop is for adults only and is relevant to parents/guardians of children in all grade levels.

Wednesday, March 15

11:30-12:30 p.m.

https://loswego-k12-or-us.zoom.us/j/81471437242

LOSD CARES is a connection and resilience education series hosted by our district's team of counselors, social workers, and psychologists to provide our families with greater access to mental health resources.

Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open for new students who have never enrolled in Lake Oswego before and returning students who are not currently enrolled but will re-enroll for next year. LOSD is pleased to offer online registration through its parent portal, ParentVUE. See the Registration & Transfer Information page of the LOSD website for guidance. Parents/guardians do not need to register students for 2023-24 who are currently attending during the 2022-23 school year.

It’s that time of year…Lake Oswego schools administer the YouthTruth every spring to help improve students’ experiences in our learning community. Responses from students, staff, and parents/guardians are incredibly valuable. Principals will be sending the survey link at the end of February, and we asked that you please take 15 minutes to complete it before March 24.

All parents/guardians and community residents are cordially invited to attend the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation Gala.

Tickets are on sale now.

Purchase tickets

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.

Please click HERE to access the online application form. If you are unable to access the online application, please contact woolfw@loswego.k12.or.us to receive a pdf version of the application.

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).

Show your support for this year's SASEE Award recipients and finalists at the Award Celebration being held in the Lakeridge High School Auditorium, Wednesday, Mar. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. It's the first in-person ceremony since before the pandemic. Purchase your ticket for $10 in advance of the event.

It is the 7th year the Rotary Club of Lake Oswego has presented SASEE Awards to educators, students, and community citizens in our community who exemplify Rotary's Service Above Self by an exceptional contribution in support of education.

Mayor Joe Buck, along with the Oregon Mayors Association (OMA), invite Lake Oswego students grades 4-12 to participate in the “If I Were Mayor...” contest where students can share their creative and inspirational ideas about what they would do as a mayor. Entries must be submitted by March 24, 2023. Click here for more information.

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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