Laker Weekly

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to announce that Lake Oswego High School will host the SAT on Saturday, May 4. Current 11th and 12th grade students interested in taking this exam may register directly at the College Board website. Please note that currently the site states that LOHS is "full", however, we are opening additional seats and we will send out an email as soon as the seats are open.

Important information:

1.Students need to register for the SAT test through the College Board website.

2.They will then receive and download BlueBook (testing software).

3. During the week of the test, students will finalize their test settings.

4.Last step - they receive their admission ticket

If a student does NOT have a device the College Board can provide one. This is coordinated by the student but the device is sent directly to the school. BlueBook is already installed prior to arrival.

Students that are getting devices from the College Board are asked to come to the school early (7:15ish) to complete the test finalization and get their admission ticket (all this prior to 8AM when the test starts).

General Timing

Device Loaner Students - asked to arrive at 7:15 AM

General Doors open: - 7:30 AM

Test starts: 8-8:30 AM

Testing time: 2 1/4 hrs

Sincerely,

Kristen Colyer

Principal

Monday, March 25 - Sunday, March 31

Spring Break!

LOHS students and families, looking for a way to get involved in school sports but do not have the time to commit five days a week? Unified Track and Field might be a great option for you to participate in! Unified Sports program provides students with and without disabilities an opportunity to participate in competitive sports competitions. These competitions happen a few times throughout each season. This spring season, Unified Track is getting added as an addition to the OSAA State Track and Field Finals for both a 4 x 100 relay and shot put!

In order for students to participate, they need to have a current sports physical on file through the register my athlete portal and be a registered athlete under, Unified Track, on the register my athlete portal.

Athletes practice two times a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, after school until 5:00pm (3:30 - 5:00 pm). Our season is about 6 weeks long. We will be participating in the District Track Meet and qualifiers will be able to participate in the State Meet in Eugene, Oregon. Additionally, students that participate in our program can earn a varsity letter, a CRLE, and experience to impact their school community.

Athletes can participate in the following events within the Unified Track Program:

• One Running/Walking Event and One Field Event.

• Two Running/Walking Events.

Unified Track hosts the following events for a track meet:

Track Events

• 50M Walk

• 100M Walk

• 100M Run

• 4x100M Relay

• 400M Run

• 200M Run

Students need to be registered by Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 in order to be eligible for the season.

SOLVE will be celebrating Earth Day by hosting dozens of beach cleanups, river cleanups, neighborhood litter pickups, invasive plant species removal projects, and habitat restoration events across Oregon from April 13th through April 22nd.

We call this annual event series the Oregon Spring Cleanup.

Here is a link that will take you directly to our complete list of events available for registration - https://www.solveoregon.org/oregon-spring

Saturday, April 27, 2024 -10:00am to 2:00pm

To help community members properly dispose of unwanted or expired medications, the City is holding a one-day-only drug take-back event. This collection event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue. This event will be a drive-thru collection - please stay in your vehicles.

In addition to prescription and over-the-counter medications, the following will be accepted:

• Vape pens and E-cigarettes WITHOUT batteries will be accepted. Batteries must be removed ahead of time or they will not be accepted.
• Unknown medicines and veterinary medications.

The following items will not be accepted:

• Medications from businesses such as nursing homes, doctor’s offices or any other institution or business - this collection event is for individual households only. If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Hirshberger at 503-675-3992 or bhirshberger@lakeoswego.city(link sends e-mail).
• EpiPens, intra-venous solutions, injectables, inhalers, syringes, chemotherapy medications, vaping devices that have batteries that cannot be removed, or medical waste. For information on how you can safely dispose of these items, call Metro Recycling at 503-234-3000.

Please put all pill/tablet medications into a sealed plastic baggie or leave them in their original container (if in original container, cross out personal information). If you bring in a liquid, gel or cream medication, please put the bottle or tube in a sealable plastic bag to prevent leaks.

For more disposal options, visit www.lakeoswego.city/police/drug-medicine-disposal(link is external).

Location

Adult Community Center

505 G Ave

See map: Google Maps

It has become clear that 18 year olds checking themselves out of school has become a problem. While it is true that we can't stop an 18 year old from leaving, we will no longer be excusing students who do not pre-arrange their absences. Our handbook states that appointments such as doctors appointments and college visits need to be pre-arranged. What this means is that students who check themselves out without advanced approval, or documentation of an emergency, doctor's note, etc, will be marked as unexcused, they may be assigned a crew time and will not be able to make up missed work or exams in those classes. 18 year old students who arrive late will receive unexcused tardies or absences depending on how late they arrive.

Additionally, 18 year old students who develop a pattern of leaving the building on a regular basis may have their parking permit revoked. If you have any questions, please consult The Pilot or feel free to reach out to Aaron Hollingshead, hollinga@loswego.k12.or.us

Last day of school: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Senior Awards/Honors Ceremony: Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Senior All Night Party presented by Laker Parent Club: Sunday, June 9 (details below)

Graduation Rehearsal: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 8:30 a.m. at LOHS (more info to come)

Graduation Ceremony: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at PSU Viking Pavilion (seniors MUST arrive by 5:45 p.m.)

Note: Each graduate will get 8 tickets with the potential for additional tickets upon request, please watch for a ticket request form in upcoming emails. If you are planning post graduation festivities, we expect graduation to last approximately an hour and a half.

Senior Class is putting FUN in FUNdraiser… Help the Senior Class raise money for their Graduation Party, but not exclusive to the Senior Families!

Tickets to Party Boards are NOW ON SALE:

Sunday Music in the City, Sunday Afternoon, April 28

Mom's Margarita Party, Monday Evening, May 6

Senior Sunset (Senior Parents Only), Thursday Evening, June 6

Last Day of School Parent Fire Pit, Thursday Evening, June 13

Tickets Limited, click here to purchase: https://givebutter.com/8x3CKm

‘24K MAGIC — Future is Solid Gold | GRAD NIGHT PARTY

Date: Sunday June 9th

Time: Late late Evening

Location: Shhhh it’s a surprise

TICKETS: We are working hard to fundraise and the more Party Board Tickets we sell the less the per person cost will be! So please help us tell people and sell tickets. Tickets for GRAD NIGHT to go on sale mid-April

FOLLOW FOR MORE DETAILS: follow our IG page @lohsclassof24gradnight

SENIOR YARD SIGNS: Stay tuned to purchase your SENIOR yard signs to go ON SALE in April

FUNDRAISING: We’re excited to keep the cost of the Grad Night down (hoping lower than $50 per ticket) through fundraising! Please sign up for party boards, share and encourage others to sign up with you! Link here: https://givebutter.com/8x3CKm

INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED? Visit our Sign Up Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49ADA92AA3FFC25-48341356-lakers#/ or contact us at lakersgradparty@gmail.com.

As we progress through the school year, I wanted to share a gentle reminder about the importance of allowing sufficient time before deciding to keep your child home from school. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and there are times when a student may not feel their best. However, giving careful consideration to the decision of calling your child out of school allows them the opportunity to make the most of their education.

Here are a few things to consider:

• Morning Routine: Encourage your child to establish a morning routine that allows for enough time to assess their well-being and communicate any concerns before the school day begins.
• Traffic: We know traffic gets very heavy during drop off and pick up time, sometimes causing kids to be late. Leaving a few extra minutes early can avoid some of the stress and anxiety that comes with being late. The first bell is 8:20am and the 2nd 8:25am, which is when students are expected to be in their classrooms.
• Communication: If your child expresses feeling unwell, encourage open communication. Sometimes, a brief rest or minor adjustment to their routine can make a significant difference.
• Attendance Impact: Regular, on time, attendance is vital for academic success. Missing class time can affect your child's understanding of the material and their overall educational experience.
• Appointments: Please remember to allow at least 2 hours prior to the requested adjusted release time. Requests should be made through the following means: Calling the Attendance Line 503-534-2329; emailing lohattendance@loswego.k12.or.us or ParentSquare

The following information from Oregon Department of Transportation is intended for all Oregon high schools.

Spring break is a great time for students preparing to get their driver permit to take their Oregon DMV knowledge test online. Here's how students take advantage of this opportunity.

• Students need a laptop or a computer with a webcam, keyboard, mouse, and reliable internet.
• Students who are under 18 will need someone 21 or older to supervise them taking the test.
• After students pass the knowledge test online, they will need to go to their local DMV office with their identity documents to have their card issued; they do not need to schedule an appointment.

Why Take the Test Online?

Testing online allows customers the chance to know that they have passed their exam before coming into the DMV office and the option to test in a familiar and comfortable environment without the pressure of being in an office. This can save people multiple trips into the office if they do not pass the first time.

This is the direct link to the online knowledge test: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Online_Services/Online_Knowledge_Testing.aspx

More Information & Resources

• Learn more about online testing at DMV2U.oregon.gov.
• Use these social media graphics to support your communication efforts about online test taking!
  • DMV Online Testing - English
  • DMV Online Testing - Spanish

• The Oregon Department of Education publishes an annual notice regarding state assessments in English Language Arts and math. Please review the Annual Notice for Statewide Tests for information about why participation matters, the right to opt out, and test windows.

Parents-guardians who have concerns about a student’s well-being are encouraged to reach out to their principal, and 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. Students should also be aware that intentionally providing a false report is a serious offense. https://www.safeoregon.com/

In addition, below are reporting methods for parents-guardians or students to use to report issues related to racist, bias, or harassment incidents.

High School Report Form