Principal's Message 4.7.22
We are looking forward to connecting with you at parent-teacher conferences tomorrow and Friday. We always look forward to opportunities to strengthen our relationships with families. We are so proud of your generous and hard-working children and we are eager to celebrate their growth with you.
This week, some students from grades 1-5 had the opportunity to work together with our kitchen staff, Mr. Castro (the head of food services for LOSD), and me to learn about food preparation and nutrition through a hands-on cooking experience. We had a blast making pizzas, learning about healthy eating, and seeing the kitchen!
Additionally, I encourage you to read about some of our impressive student leaders in tomorrow's edition of the LO Review. Fifth grader Neil Mudanai, along with several of his classmates, organized a fundraiser for displaced Ukrainian families.
During conferences, I am sure you will hear about your children's academic growth, and I hope that you'll also be able to make time to talk about their social-emotional growth, their interests and passions, and their contributions to our community of learners. Experiences like those described above combined with the routine learning led by our dedicated teachers help us achieve LOSD's vision. "We inspire students to be critical thinkers who are empowered to contribute positively in a complex world."
Be well,
Principal Jennie Knapp
OSAS Schedule and Reminders
What students need to be prepared for state testing:
- Be well rested (good night sleep)
- Eat a healthy breakfast
- Bring a book to read when they are finished
- Encouragement (think growth-mindset!)
A reminder - students do not need a smartphone or smartwatch at school. We have a land line phone in the office where we encourage students to memorize an important phone number to practice dialing. Additionally, each Lake Grove student has been issued an iPad or a Chromebook. Please be sure that they bring CHARGED chromebooks for testing.
If a student has a smartphone or watch during testing it will invalidate their test (smart phones and watches are an impropriety, per state assessment regulations).
April 11 is the beginning of the Statewide tests for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for all students in grades 3-5. Here is the schedule for the next few weeks:
SEL Theme for April: Responsibility
“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.”
~Mr. Fred Rogers
During the month of April, Lake Grove students will spend time exploring RESPONSIBILITY. As one of our three core values (safe, respectful, responsible), we teach and reinforce the skills and characteristics needed to show responsibility daily. This month we will deepen our understanding of responsibility through community discussions and classroom social-emotional lessons. Traditionally, responsibility is defined in a few ways: duty, accountability, and the independence to make decisions.
Here at Lake Grove, we will use the following definition: RESPONSIBILITY: to take action and understand how our choices affect others, ourselves, and the world.
To live responsibly, we consider our decision making and how it impacts ourselves and others. We take ownership of our choices with integrity and we practice the important skills of self-reflection and self-control. This month we will practice these skills and learn from people who show a lot of responsibility in their lives. By demonstrating responsibility in our activities and interactions, we can contribute to a more kind and generous world!
An upcoming retirement
Lake Oswego Arbor Month Art Contest for Students
April is Arbor Month! In celebration of Lake Oswego Arbor Month and the 150th Anniversary of National Arbor Day, and in honor of 33 years of Tree City USA status, the City is hosting a tree and wildlife themed art contest for student in grades K-5 residing in Lake Oswego.
Students are invited to create a work of art featuring insects, amphibians, birds, mammals or any other type of animal in the urban forest. The contest begins on Friday, April 1, 2022 and entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Winners will be notified on National Arbor Day, April 29, 2022 and prizes will be awarded by the Mayor at the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Additional information, complete contest rules, and the on-line submission form is available at www.lakeoswego.city/formslf/ArborMonthArt.
Happy Arbor Month!
Seeking Volunteers for School & Board Advisory Committees
We need parents/guardians, students, teachers, staff members, and community residents to consider serving on our School and Board advisory committees. Applications and committee charters are available on the district website under School Board. Please submit your application by Tuesday, April 5 at 5 p.m. Possible interviews following submission, and notification of selected committee members by May 10, 2022. Thank you in advance for your service!
Board-appointed District Advisory Committees
Culture of Belonging
Achieve Equitable Academic Outcomes
Promote Health & Resiliency
Teach & Practice Sustainability
Bond Accountability Committee
Long Range Facility Planning
Please also consider applying to join the Lake Grove School Advisory Committee. We meet monthly and this group influences our work as a school.
Board-appointed School Advisory Committees
School Advisory Committee
Volunteer Procedures
In order to be eligible to volunteer at Lake Grove, please complete the following steps:
- Review and acknowledge LG Volunteers Statement of Knowledge and Understanding - LOSD District Policies
- Send/show proof of vaccination to Annika Nicholas at nicholaa@loswego.k12.or.us.
Complete Background Check through school Raptor system - if you have not already completed this, bring your driver's license or passport with you on your first day volunteering and we'll get you registered in the office.
Any questions? Please contact the office at 503-534-2357.
Save the date - talent show May 16
Lake Grove’s annual talent show is back LIVE this year! All talent is welcome and all Kindergarten-5th grade students are encouraged to participate. Space may be limited due to time constraints. You must have a practiced/prepared talent to share. Each participant must fill out the entry form, add a group name if it applies. All entries will be reviewed for school appropriate content (e.g. song lyrics). All entry forms are due no later than May 9th to the Lake Grove Office. Late entries will NOT be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Post.
Interested in working at lake grove?
See the postings for more details, and feel free to contact the office with any questions 503-534-2357.
Attendance Reminders & Early Pick-ups
If you need to pick your child up early for an appointment, please be sure to bring your ID in to the office to sign them out.
PTA
COUGAR RUN CLUB GETS NEARLY 300 STUDENTS UP AND RUNNING!
Our launch of Run Club was a huge success! Last week, almost 300 runners signed up for Run Club and ran anywhere from 1/4 mile to 2 and 3/4 miles during lunch recess. Amazing! Thank you to all the parent volunteers who have signed up to support Run Club.
If your child is running on Thursdays, please remind them to wear appropriate running shoes, leave coats inside if the weather looks good, and perhaps eat a light lunch to avoid stomach cramps. We're so proud of all our young runners!
SQUARE ART SUPPORTS OUR SCHOOL
Making your student’s art into beautiful products results in revenue for our school! Orders are due by Tuesday, April 12. If you are missing your order form, you can search for your student’s art by name online: https://shop.square1art.com/shop. Questions? Contact lakegrovepta@gmail.com.
ART LIT TRAINING AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE
Our first training session on Turner is available here: https://youtu.be/zcHJt72F3NU
Our second training session on Wood is now available here: https://youtu.be/fjm11OougMg
Thank you, art literacy volunteers! Contact Kim MacKay at kimtamura@gmail.com.
Safe Oregon
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.)
Lake Grove Elementary
At Lake Grove, we are an inclusive school community fostering social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
Principal: Jennie Knapp
Website: https://www.losdschools.org/lg
Location: 15777 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR, United States
Phone: 503-534-2357
