LISD School Newsletter

Hello LISD Families.

This is conference week and we are so excited to see you! Last spring, we began implementing the practice of student-led conferences for kindergarten through 8th graders. This year, we are continuing to deepen this practice, adding 9th grade. In elementary school, depending on the age and developmental level of the child, students will share some work they are proud of and highlights of the school year so far. Secondary students will share Canvas pages from each of their classes and how the year is going so far in terms of academic progress and habits of work and learning.

The primary purpose of a student-led conference (SLC) is student agency. SLCs give students an opportunity to develop ownership, accountability, self-reflection, and communication skills. SLCs from a young age also prepare students for prepare for presentations later on, like the We understand that parents/guardians want to hear about their child's academic and social-emotional progress in school from classroom teachers. We want you to get all the information you need, while still helping our students become leaders of their own learning. This is a new practice for both students and adults, so we very much appreciate your participation, and support while we keep working towards this balance.

Thank you for scheduling a conference and partnering with us!

All my best,

Martha

• October 26 - 30: Noon Release for Elementary Conferences all week
• October 28 - 30: Noon Release for Secondary Conferences
• October 29: Pumpkin Carving Event, 5 pm
• October 31: MPPACT performance in Village, 5:30 pm
• November 4: CTAC (Community Technology Advisory Committee), 5:30 pm, LMC
• November 10: Veteran's Day Assembly, 10 am
• November 11: Veterans Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
• November 16: First day of basketball practice
• November 17: School Picture Retake Day

Covid and Flu shots will be offered November 4, 11 am to 3:30 pm in the Elementary health room. It is helpful to register - use this link - but walk-ups will also be served. You do not have to be present in order for your student to receive a vaccine. However you do need to sign them up ahead of time and sign this parental permission form.

Immunizations not only protect your child, they protect the children who can't have all the immunizations due to compromised immune systems, as well as the elderly, pregnant people, babies and younger children. If you have any questions please reach out to the Health Room at 360-468-2202 x2114.

We will be going on a campus tour of The University of Washington in Seattle on November 17th. We will leave the school at 8 AM and return at 5:30 PM. We are taking a bus so there should be a spot for anyone who wants to come along. Email school counselor Robb Ellis to reserve your spot.

Free screening for all Lopez Island children. The screening is intended to be a first step towards getting your child the help they need to thrive in school. It is also meant to help parents identify their child's strengths and opportunities for growth, and to offer approaches to use at home.

This event is FREE - but registration is required.

Join us for the 5th Annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Lopez Island! Come dressed as a Catrina or Catrín, help build a community altar, enjoy hands-on activities, and share in a beautiful tradition honoring loved ones and celebrating life. Enjoy mariachi music, student performances, pan de muerto, free hot chocolate, prizes, food for sale, and more!

November 1 | 3–6 PM
Lopez Center for Community and the Arts

Bring your family, invite a friend, and come be part of this vibrant celebration of culture, memory, and community!

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.