LISD School Newsletter

Dear LISD Families,

I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving weekend.

Our Lobo Pep Band and MPPACT performed at the village lighting ceremony last Friday. Kudos to all the musicians and vocalists, and to Naomi and Jesse for preparing students to perform in front of a festive crowd. Speaking of music, be sure to mark your calendars for Winter Arts Night on December 10. There will be musical performances from 4th-6th graders and secondary students taking music classes this semester. Our art teacher, Jaimie, will also be displaying semester 1 art pieces completed by secondary students. I love this event and hope to see you there.

We have just three weeks of school left in the semester. For secondary students, Friday, December 19 is the end of semester 1. Semester grades are final. Failing grades can mean that a student has to take a class over again in order to meet a graduation requirement, and/or a student is ineligible for sports competition for six weeks into the spring semester. We want all students to finish strong and feel accomplished. You can help by checking your student's grades in Canvas (let us know if you need help with that), asking them questions about assignments and assessments, and supporting them in completing assignments at home.

Have a fantastic week!

All my best,

Martha

• Dec 3: LIPTSA Membership Meeting, 5:30 pm, Grace Church
• Dec 6: SAT Exam, 8 AM
• Dec 8: HS Basketball, girls at 3 pm, boys at 4:30 pm
• Dec 10: Winter Arts Night
• Dec 13: Christmas Ship at Odlin Dock, 4 pm
• Dec 16: HS Basketball, girls at 4 pm, boys at 5:30 pm
• Dec 17: School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, LMC
• Dec 19: Last day before break, 2 pm dismissal

Please join LIPTSA (Lopez Island Parent Teacher Student Association) for our Fall Membership Meeting. December 3rd from 5:30pm - 6:30pm, at Grace Church. Snacks and social time, plus a bit of business. Not a member yet? That's ok! Come learn more about what fun activities we have in store for the rest of the year.

Another annual holiday tradition at LISD, Winter Arts Night is Wednesday, December 10 in the gym. The art walk starts at 5:30 and music at 6. Winter Arts Night features art from students in grades 7-12 and music from students in grades 4-12, including students in orchestra, Lobo Pep Band, Mariachi Lobo and Cohort 5 of MPPACT.

Winter sports fees are now due! Qmlativ is updated with HS Boys & Girls Basketball as well as MS Coed Basketball. $100 High School fee, $70 Middle School fee. Your prompt payment is appreciated.

Maybe this is the year your middle schooler helps with the holiday baking!

There will be a FAFSA/WASFA completion night for seniors and their families in the library on December 10th from 5:30-7 PM. If you need individual help getting your FAFSA completed, we will be zooming with our partner in Bellingham, FuturesNW. Mr. Ellis will also be available. This is at the same time as the Winter Arts Night performances. If you would prefer to attend Winter Arts Night, there are other times available to get assistance.

To register or Zoom in from home, use the QR code on the flyer and choose the night that Lopez is scheduled for. Parents should have their 2024 tax documents available. It's a good idea to get your account set up ahead of time. Set up your free account here: to https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/

Lopez Island School District and the Lopez Children's Center have partnered to host the Christmas Ship once again on Saturday, December 13th at 4pm at the Odlin dock. Families should line up at 4pm to await the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Clause and their ship full of elves and pirates! Bring the little ones to Odlin to celebrate this wonderful holiday tradition.

One more party for your social calendar this season! December 16, 2:30 - 5:30 at the Lopez Community Center

The Lopez Island Home and Hospice Support is seeking volunteers on Dec 6th for Our Jingle Mingle fundraiser at the Community Center. This could include things like serving food around the room, helping at the front door or helping with set up or tear down. Timeframe is 3:30 pm to 7 pm. There is also the possibility of helping with setup the day before in the afternoon/evening. Contact Megan at jingle@lihhs.org or call or text (805) 698-9534 for more details and to let her know you are interested.

Chimera Gallery is holding their annual winter raffle to raise money for the art department.

Every year local artists donate their art work to be raffled off and all proceeds go to the art department. Drawing for the winners will be December 6th at 6:00pm. A huge thank you to Chimera Gallery!

Brady Smith, Superintendent

Martha Martin, K-12 Principal

The Lopez Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator Sarah Rucker; Section 504, Mary Fordham. OR contact by phone, 360-468-2202, OR mail to 86 School Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261.