Principal's Message
It brings me great joy to report that I am going to be spending more time in classrooms this month. I will be taking over one AM and one PM class per teacher for about 30 minutes, so that our teachers can pop-in to other classrooms. This will provide teachers the opportunity to observe diverse strategies that will inspire new ideas to implement in their classroom to further support student learning. I am happy I'll be with your children, teaching math, ELA and even STEM. You'll hear more about my teaching and learning adventures in upcoming newsletters.
Speaking of STEM, Kindergarteners studied "Happy Homes" and 3rd graders explored invisible forces. Their creativity is shown below.
A quick reminder, Picture Day is on Monday, 4/12.
I hope you all have a safe and fun long weekend!
Melissa Griffiths
Library News
Online Check Out and Curbside Pick-up has started. Pick-Up on Wednesdays between 11:15 am and 12:15 pm; holds must be placed by the Tuesday before at 12 pm. Click on the photo below to learn all about Curbside Pick-Up. Returns can be made daily between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. The new Library Drop Box is located in the vestibule. Thank you to everyone who bought books at the Book Fair last year - the proceeds were used to purchase the new drop box.
Don't forget - Library Lunch Break for K-2 students on Mondays from 12 to 12:30 pm.
Put on a Happy Face - Picture Day - 4/12
- In-person students will have their pictures taken during the school day.
- Online students will have their pictures taken after school hours, between 4 and 4:50 pm. (See sign-up genius sent via email to online families last week.)
Families may order pictures online by visiting dorianstudio.com and typing Hallinan into the "school name here" bubble. Your online order can be placed anytime before, and up to four (4) days after, picture day. Paper order forms are available in the office for anyone that needs one.
After the 4-day grace period expires, a personalized access key will be sent home with picture delivery. A $7 shipping and handling fee will be added to all orders made with a personalized access key and orders will ship directly to your home.
Hallinan SAC Applications Due
Are you interested in serving on the Hallinan Elementary School Advisory Committee? As part of continuous efforts to increase communication with the public and to provide for citizen involvement, the LO School Board appoints school advisory committees to consider matters of district-wide importance. Committees meet monthly, September through May. Committee members are appointed to serve two-year terms, please click here for an application.
Applications are due Monday, April 12.
Erin's Law
What Is Erin’s Law?
In 2015, the Oregon legislature passed SB 856, also known as Erin’s Law. Erin’s Law requires the development and adoption of child sexual abuse prevention programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in all Oregon public schools.
SB 856 mandates that all Oregon Public Schools provide:
- A minimum of 4 instructional sessions (equal to or greater than a standard class period) of sex abuse prevention instruction per year for grades kindergarten through 12
- Sexual abuse instruction that is integrated and part of required district comprehensive sexuality education plan and is aligned with state standards
- Instruction that is age appropriate, medically accurate, and is not shame or fear based
- Instruction that is culturally inclusive and is responsive to diverse students including race, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation
- A parental involvement component to inform parents about child sexual abuse topics
- A professional training component for administrators, teachers and other school personnel
Resources:
Senate Bill 856, Sex Abuse Prevention Instruction
Elementary teachers will begin these lessons in April. Look for specific communication from your child’s teacher.
Families may opt-out by completing this form and returning it to the office by Friday, April 9: Program Exemption Policy and Form
Wednesday Workshops for LOSD Elementary Students
Through a partnership with the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation, LOSD is pleased to offer another term of Wednesday Workshops enrichment classes to create more connection experiences for our LOSD elementary students only and offered free of charge.
Wednesday Workshops will run for 6 weeks from April 21, 2021 to May 26, 2021.
Wednesday Workshops sign up is through LOSD Community Schools and features fun, high-quality third-party instructors in science, robotics, engineering, art, world languages as well as activity classes in leadership, movement, writing, acting and more.
Please click here to go to the Wednesday Workshops landing page on the LOSD website for more information and to register for a class.
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 June 2021. 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 being a board member.
Interested people should submit applications by Friday, April 9, 2021. The Nominating committee will review applications and conduct interviews in the April time frame. If you are unable to access the application, please contact woolfw@loswego.k12.or.us to receive a pdf version of the application.
Lake Oswego Schools Foundation prospective board member application:
New Student Registration for 2021-22 School Year
Gnome Hunt April 1st
The LO Parks Gnome Hunt kicks off April 1st! The Parks Stewardship program invites families to explore 21 natural park areas in the city. Each month, look for Blossom, Greenie, and Oak, our 3 gnomes that hide in 3 different natural park areas. The Gnome Hunt runs from April to October.
Visit lo-stewardship.org for monthly clues, maps, gnome trivia and cool interactive links to learn about birds, animals and native species. Each month, the Gnome Hunt invites you to discover park features such as a 10 ft. bird nest, foot bridges and more!
Office Contact Information
Office Phone: 503-534-2353
Principal Melissa Griffiths - griffitm@loswego.k12.or.us
Secretary Lee Gates - gatesl@loswego.k12.or.us
Secretary Linda Stevens - stevensl@loswego.k12.or.us
If your child will be absent, please email your student's teacher and copy the office at halattendance@loswego.k12.or.us. Please list the date your child will be absent and any illness symptoms.