August 2023
Monthly EduBlog - Volume 14
Dear LPOSD Families,
We are SO excited to welcome the students back to school next week! Our staff has been working hard to ensure a smooth transition and supportive learning environment for every student who walks through our doors on September 5th. I hope your family was able to have some fun together this summer exploring the amazing beauty in our area. I was blessed to get out into our mountains and enjoy several new trails this summer.
The priorities identified by our community in the stakeholder input process last year are captured in our finalized 5-Year Strategic Plan: Facilities, Student Connection, Quality Staff, and Community Connection. These focus areas will direct our work as we support student growth every day. We greatly value parent and community involvement, which requires excellent communication on our part. You can count on me to keep you informed on district progress throughout the year.
By working together, we can make 2023-24 full of growth for EVERY student, EVERY day! Much gratitude for sharing your kids with us :), bwm
Dr. Becky W. Meyer, Superintendent
Some Quick Notes:
- The Mealtime webpage continues to be LPOSD's online payment platform for school meals.
- A Student ID number is required for first time users to register for a Mealtime account. If you need assistance with that, you may contact your school or the Child Nutrition Department.
- Payments are still accepted in the cafeteria using cash or check, in advance or at the time of meal service.
- Check out the LPOSD Child Nutrition webpage to access meal-related information including menus, food allergy forms, costs, and other pertinent info!
Over the past few years, student attendance has taken a dramatic downward turn nationwide, and LPOSD is no exception. As a community, we are working to support students by reinforcing the importance of showing up for school. The studies on the impact of good attendance on one's education are clear - if you miss school, you miss out! Statistically speaking, these students miss out on valuable reading and math skills at an early age, and they are 7 times more likely to drop out of school if they are chronically absent at any point between grades 8-12. In support of our students and their futures, our schools are committed to helping students re-build the habit of good attendance.
