PALISADES ELEMENTARY - Lake Oswego School District

PALISADES ELEMENTARY
Dear Palisades Families,
The staff and I would like to acknowledge and applaud the work of Rhonda Zarosinski,
PALS President, PALS board members and the numerous parent and community
volunteers who work to support Palisades students. The efforts of PALS
supports students in countless ways throughout the school year.
This year PALS has provided funds to enhance curriculum, provide art and science
enrichment activities, author visits, assemblies, technology, and direct support for
classrooms. Our highly successful auction will enable us to replace 40 computers
including those in Lab 2 with new computers with flat screen monitors. We will
also purchase 5 document cameras with LCD projector and light box for each. This
new technology will be used in classrooms for teacher and student use. We will
also purchase replacement cartridges for the color laser printer in the library so that
teachers may have greater use for student work.
Some of the other items that will be purchased through auction funds include materials
for teaching teams such as notebooks, class novel sets, writing prompts, literacy
elements, spell checkers, and science videos to enhance and enrich the District
adopted curriculum. In addition, needed materials and supplies will be purchased
for the PE and music program. Mr. Nguyen will benefit with a new backpack
blower and drill, and the workroom will receive a new large paper cutter. Proceeds
from the auction will also be used to support our enrichment activities and program
over the next two years.
The real champions are Palisades students who benefit from our well-rounded educational
program because of the hard work and efforts of the PALS Board and volunteers.
Please accept our sincere gratitude for the many hours of planning, handson
work, and implementation of fundraisers to support staff and students. You are AWESOME!!
Other Items of Note
Two pieces of information went home with students on Wednesday, April 30 th : Information on Palisades Summer Reading and Math
Program and student placement process information. Palisades families will have first opportunity to sign up for summer classes until
May 15 th . After May 15 th classes will open to all Lake Oswego parents. Sign up is online through the district website. If you have questions
please contact Dawn DePalma at the school.
Students also brought home a letter outlining our student placement process, and optional Parent Input Form on Learning Environment to
complete if parents would like to provide input. Completion of the form is optional, and invites parents an opportunity to provide input
from their viewpoint.
Many thanks to Doug Rich, Rosemary DiCandilo, and Christina Hardy our Earth PALS coordinators for Palisades Earth Day assemblies.
Please refer to Christina Hardy’s letter elsewhere in this
newsletter.
Carol Whitten
May
May 2, 2008
9 Volunteer Workday
13 School Council Meeting
Southside Elementary Band Assembly
16 Volunteer Appreciation Tea
2:10 Library reception
2:45 assembly in gym
20 PALS Meeting 6:45pm
21 Elementary Orchestra Assembly
22 Kindergarten drop in visit 11—11:30
23 Early Dismissal 11:40 PM K meets
26 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Please mark your calendars—the date for our
Volunteer Appreciation Tea has been changed
to 5-16-08
Palisades is at
68%!
Foundation Participation
Keep up the good work !!!

Hello Palisades Families,
On behalf of the Foundation I want to update you on your investment into our children's education.
Currently 68% of Palisades families have made a contribution! Thank-you for investing in our
kids’ education & making the Lake Oswego School district strong!! We are currently ahead of participation
levels over this time last year. However, we do need to attain our goal to continue the strong tradition
of exceptional schools and to maintain small class size. Now that we're through tax time, please
send your contribution to:
Lake Oswego School District Foundation
PO BOX 70
Lake Oswego, OR. 97034
I would like to Thank the following parents for their time & effort in calling Palisades Parents on behalf of
the Foundation
Kathleen Berry
Greg Czar
Becki Dunham
Renee Martin
Rebecca Cantu
Karen Dawson
Chris Jacomino
Stacy Orozco
Heather Broderick
Marilyn Deming
Lesli Johnson
Renee Martin
Ellie Combs
Ann Guns
Paul Leib
Stacy Orozco
Sally Willis
John & Becky
Salsburg
Brad & Rebecca
Watkins
Please Thank these parents for helping to create an excellent educational experience for our kids!!
Sincerely,
Kevin Faris
Board of Directors, Lake Oswego School Foundation
Palisades Parent & Foundation School Captain
SAFETY PATROL
Thanks to our April Safety Patrol Volunteers,
Karen Dawson, Shannon and Kevin Lindsey,
Christina Hardy, Shandell Fitkin, Becki
Gilbertson, Julie Vissers, Daphne Rosenbaum,
Sandy Walker, Danielle Knouf, Ana Ryan, Kay
Eberle, Sally Willis, Roxanne Rivord, Susanne
Hall, Edith Brandon, Nancy Kirk, and Candace
Helm.
Safety Patrol still needs volunteers, it's
only 20 minutes and it helps keep all our
kids safe.
contact Tricia Larson at 503-699-8918
or email savantgarden@aol.com.
Palisades Market Scrip Cards
Raise Money for Schools
Palisades Market will sell scrip cards (ie, gift cards) at the
checkout stands again in May. The market will donate 5% of the
amount of gift card purchases to local schools. If you shop at
Palisades Market, buying the cards is a really easy way to raise
money for Palisades School. On your way out, simply purchase a
gift card to use the next time you shop and be sure to tell the
checker which school (Palisades, of course!) you want to receive
the donation. Voila – you just raised money for your child’s
school!

And the Winners Are…
The results of the spring scrip raffle are:
Lupe Bassett - webkinz
Sally Willis – movie night
Lois Moll - $25 gift card to Palisades Market
Thanks to everyone who bought scrip the last few months! There are only 6 more
weeks of school. If you haven’t bought scrip yet, it’s time to try it! See the school website
at http://pal.loswego.k12.or.us for more information on scrip.
Buy Scrip
Earth Day Assembly Focuses on “Sustainable” Farming and Being a “Locovore”
The Earth Pals Committee would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our Earth Day assembly
– Barb Randall and Laura Masterson for their informative and interactive presentations; Clackamas County Farm
Forestry Association for its generous donation of tree seedlings; Dennis’ Seven Dees (on McVey Ave.) for its generous
donation of vegetable seed packets; Kordell’s Produce (on Rosemont Rd.) for its generous donation of coupons
for a vegetable or strawberry plant; Principal Whitten for enabling the Committee to put together the assembly;
Lisa Balick for her help in securing the seed packets; Mr. Jarone and his students – Andi Bisbjerg, Shelby Bylsma,
Nick Cook, Trevor Ferrell (two shifts!), Mitch Maynes, and Quincy Ryan – for their help counting cars; all the
teachers who helped with record-keeping; Kavita Rajani, a former Palisades student, for calculating the amount of
carbon dioxide that was emitted from cars during our two-week experiment; and last, but not least, all the students
and parents that walked, biked, or bused to school. Thanks for all your efforts!
These terms were introduced to us by Laura Masterson and Barb Randall at our Earth Day assembly on Monday,
April 21. Farmer Laura discussed her involvement with the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program at
Luscher Farm. CSA is a membership farming enterprise that allows consumers to purchase locally-produced foods
that have been grown in a “sustainable” -- able to be maintained -- manner. These methods include using organic
fertilizer, eliminating weeds by pulling them rather than using chemicals, having horses pull tractors, using tractors
that run on electricity rather than gas, providing habitats for insects that support crop production, and rotating
crops to prevent the spread of diseases in the soil.
Ms. Randall, a former Palisades mom and a well-known cooking instructor in our community, is an enthusiastic supporter
and advocate of the CSA program. She would definitely call herself a “locovore” -- someone who eats locally
raised foods. Locally produced foods are tastier and retain their nutrients better than those that have been
transported from far away. Ms. Randall focused her discussion on ways to preserve fruits and vegetables – by canning,
freezing, drying, and pickling, so that they may be enjoyed year-round. She also brought fruits (in the form
of frozen blueberries in a smoothie) and vegetables (including sprouting purple broccoli) for students to sample.
Ms. Randall’s tasty presentation was a tough act to follow. We concluded our Earth Day assembly with the results
of our Walk/Bike/Bus to School event. More than 200 students participated; resulting in a 67% participation rate.
The week prior to our Walk/Bike/Bus event, we had approximately 576 cars arrive at school in the morning
(averaging 115 cars/day). The following week, we had 399 cars (averaging 80 cars/day). Fewer cars on our roads
result in less air pollution and traffic congestion.

6th Grade Celebration is around the corner!!
Decoration Committee:
Diana Harrell
Kay Eberle
Kate Home
Coffee:
Nancy Kirk
Baby Photos:
Teri Oelrich
Rebecca Cantu
Bobbie Omo
Class Project:
Rhonda Zaronsinski
Video Project:
Janette Gallagher
Pool Party:
Ellie Combs
Debbie Daskalos
Here is your opportunity to help us have a great Celebration.
Please contact any of the committee leaders above if you would like to participate:
All these great people could use your help.
Remember our Celebration is June 11, 2008
9:15 Join us in the library for a video and Coffee
9:30 Doors Open to the Gym
9:45 Celebration Assembly
10:15 Photo
10:30 Bus to Secret destination
1:30 Back to the classroom
3:45 Off to the awesome Pool Party
Please remember the kids will be wearing the specially made t-shirt designed by Julia Karlin for the celebration.
Comfortable clothes would be best.
(There will be no time for a quick change of clothes due to time constraints by the district)
If you have any questions please contact Carol Whitten or Heather Coleman
FIELD DAY 2008
It's coming!
Friday June 6th, 9:30 - 11:30am
1. We LOVE parent and family helpers!
Feel free to drop by the office and sign your name up to help
supervise an activity station.
The 6th grade class leads the student body through the stations;
parents hang out and support all the kids.
It's all easy and fun, especially when the sun shines.
2. We are in need of about 4 dozen 2 liter plastic soda pop bottles
for an event if you are willing to give up the empty and your bottle refund.
Bring the bottles to the office and they will get them to the gym.
Thank you!
Mrs. Deb Somers, PE teacher

Thanks to Your Generous Support
At the Auction…
PALS was able to approve $78,000 for…
40 Computers with Monitors,
5 Complete Sets of Document Cameras,
PE and Recess Equipment,
Instruments and Stands for Music,
Equipment for Mr. Nguyen,
A New Paper Cutter for the Workroom
Many items to Support and Enrich the Curriculum At all Grade Levels!
PALS WANTS YOU!
It’s time to plan for the upcoming school year and we need you. PALS is looking for President
Elect, Secretary, Scrip Chair, Book Fair Chair, and Fun New Art Literacy opportunities.
Maybe that’s you. We also have other Committees that need a Chair. Call Audrey Monroe @
503-638-6363or Rhonda Zarosinski @ 503-697-0727 with questions or for more information.
Our next PALS Meeting is Thursday, May 20 th @ 7:00 pm . Please come and join us.
As always if you have any questions or concerns please give one of us a call. ☺

COMMUNITY SCHOOL
PALISADES SUMMER READING, WRITING AND MATH PROGRAM
Summer Reading, Writing and Math programs are highly effective methods for students to review and build on their reading, math and writing skills
during the summer months; the reading portion of this summer school program uses Read-Well or Read-Naturally curriculum. Sessions are generally
recommended by your student’s reading/math teachers. Every school designs their summer school program to meet the needs of their student
population; as a result, the number of sessions, session length and variety of classes will vary.
The summer school program generally begins the week of 6/23 through 8/8 and meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; The expectation is
that students will attend daily with some allowances for vacation. You can find out more about your school’s summer program by contacting the
program organizer or by viewing the classes available online in our summer catalog. To view and register your student, go to http://
www.losdcommunityschool.org/Summer2008/summerschoolES.aspx
This program is reserved for Palisades students until 5.15.08. After 5.15.08, these summer classes will be
available to anyone interested. Spaces are limited.
Classes run from 6.24.08—8.7.08; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Price Per Class: $235
Palisades Summer School Contact:
Dawnn DePalma (depalmad@loswego.k12.or.us)
WRITING
This course is designed to strengthen foundation skills of writing while fostering creativity and enjoyment. Students will explore the four modes of writing
(expository, persuasive, narrative and fictional narrative) in high-interest activities. Skills of prewriting, organization and revision will be incorporated throughout.
Instruction will focus on drawing out the unique gifts of each writer through poetry, word choice and voice.
3rd Grade Writing (For Current 3rd Graders) 9:15 am—10 am
4th Grade Writing (For Current 4th Graders) 8:30 am—9:15 am
5th Grade Writing (For Current 5th Graders) 10:45 am—11:30 am
6th Grade Writing (For Current 6th Graders) 10 am—10:45 am
MATH
The focus will be to strengthen and practice current understandings, not move students ahead. One Math concept will be taught each week, including Daily Math
fact practice.
MATH: For Current 3rd Graders 8:30 am—9:15 am
MATH: For Current 4th Graders 9:15 am—10 am
MATH: For Current 5th Graders 10 am—10:45 am
MATH: For Current 6th Graders 10:45 am—11:30 am
READ NATURALLY (For Current 2nd—6th Graders)
This is a district approved reading program for this years’ 2 nd - 6 th grade students. Read Naturally is a highly effective program that will help review and build
reading skills. This is an individualized program with a focus on non-fiction reading for fluency and comprehension.
Time: 8:30 to 9:15 am, 9:15 to 10:00 am, 10:00 to 10:45 am, 10:45 to 11:30 am
READ NATURALLY: 2nd Grade Reading Fluency (For Current 2nd Graders)
This class is for current 2 nd graders who have completed the Read Well Plus program. The focus is non-fiction reading for fluency and comprehension. Students
will practice writing answers to comprehension questions. Group instruction.
Time: 10:45 am—11:30 am
READ NATURALLY: 1st Grade Reading Fluency (For Current 1st Graders)
This class is for current 1st graders who have completed the Read Well program. The focus of this class will be fluency and comprehension. Students will
practice writing answers to comprehension questions. Group instruction.
Time: 8:30 am—9:15 am
READ WELL: Session 1
Please check with your child’s reading teacher about class placement. Builds/reinforces reading skills to strengthen reading performance for second grade.
Phonics based program used in the primary grades.
Time: 9:15 to 10:00 am
READ WELL: Session 2
Please check with your child’s reading teacher about class placement. Builds/reinforces reading skills to strengthen reading performance for second grade.
Phonics based program used in the primary grades.
Time: 10:00 to 10:45 am
Registration is now an online process. If you would like to register for the classes above, please make sure you have created an
account in our online registration tool. If you have not created an account, go to www.losdcommunityschool.org and follow the
directions on our home page. Because registration for these classes is only open to Palisades until 5.15.08, you must go to the
website below to register: http://www.losdcommunityschool.org/Summer2008/summerschoolES.aspx then select Palisades and
register. Please contact the Community School with any questions at 503.534.2302 or communityschool.loswego.k12.or.us
Scholarships are available, please contact your school principal.

Mrs. Dawnn DePalma
depalmad@loswego.k12.or.us
cell number: 503-866-7087
Creative Writing
Summer School 2008
Palisades Elementary School
This course is designed to strengthen foundation skills of writing while fostering
creativity and enjoyment. Students will explore the four modes of writing (expository,
persuasive, narrative and fictional narrative) in high-interest activities. Skills of
prewriting, organizational revision will be incorporated throughout. Instruction will
focus on drawing out the unique gifts of each writer through poetry, word choice and
voice.
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Times: Each Session is 45 minutes
Class Size: Maximum of 6 students per class 8:30 to 9:15 4 th Grade
9:15 to 10:00 3 rd Grade
10:00 to 10:45 6 th Grade
10:45 to 11:30 5 th Grade
1 6/24 – 6/26
2 7/1 – 7/3
3 7/8 – 7/10
4 7/15 – 7/17
5 7/22 – 7/24
6 7/29 – 7/31
7 8/1 – 8/3
* Respond to a story, summarize
* Overview of writing styles, activities
* Introduce 4-square organizer and parts
* Expository, explain what you know
* Introduction/Conclusion skills
* Persuasive, choice of topics
* Focus on voice, topic sentence and detail
* Character sketch, a special person
* Description,. word choice
* Personal Narrative, I’ll always remember …
* Introduction/Conclusion skills
* Fictional Narrative, new point of view
* Revising/Editing
* Poetry
* Cinquain, Acrostic, Limerick
On-going activities: keep composition notebooks for journals, drafts, bind “final writing”
in a portfolio. Gather graphic organizers and sample writing an a resource folder.

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