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February 15, 2022

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Return from February Recess

COVID-19 Testing


This Friday, all students and staff will receive a COVID-19 rapid test kit. This test kit is to be used at the end of break, before returning to school (please see instructions sheet for details). Remove the test kit and instructions sheet from your child’s backpack as soon as you get home and keep it in a safe place to be used at the end of break.


If your child will be absent from school this Friday, please contact us ASAP at ljsd@lakesidelosgatos.org to make arrangements to pick up your test kit prior to the end of the week.

District Updates



Open School Board Seat. The LJSD Board of Trustees has an open seat due to the resignation of long-time Trustee Dr. Linda Kelley. LJSD Board of Trustees intends to make an appointment at the April 6, 2022, Regular Board Meeting.


Interested candidates must be 18 years of age or older, a citizen of California, a resident of Lakeside Joint School District, a registered voter, and who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of California from holding a civil office. Applications are available on the district website. Applications are due to the Lakeside Joint School District office by Friday, March 25th at 4:00 pm.

School Updates


Lakeside's Drama Production of Lady Foxxhound's Rubies is Well Underway! Students have started memorizing their lines, learning new songs and soon will begin dress rehearsals! Tentative evening performance will be on Thursday, 3/24. Save the Date!


Email us NOW for TK/K Enrollment. If you have a child who is eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (turns 5 between 9/1- 12/1) or Kindergarten (turns 5 before 9/1), email us ASAP to get them on the list before enrollment opens to the larger community. Contact ljsd@lakesidelosgatos.org or 408-354-2372 for more information.


Seeking more community members on Lakeside's School Site Council. For a more balanced School Site Council, we are seeking members from the community at large to participate. Contact ljsd@lakesidelosgatos.org or 408-354-2372 for more information.

Lakeside Foundation Updates


Read-A-Thon Pledges Happening NOW. Register your child and make a donation request by 2/18 in order to be entered into a raffle for a $25 Barnes & Nobles Gift card!


Dine Out Willow Street Los Gatos. 2/28. Support LSCF while enjoying a night off from cooking! Willow Street’s Los Gatos location will donate 20% of all food and beverage orders all day on 2/28. Must show flyer. Orders placed through 3rd party sites do not count towards this fundraiser.


Yearbook Cover Contest. Due 3/4. All Lakeside students are invited to participate in the Yearbook Cover Contest. The winner will be selected by LSCF and select school staff members. Other entries will be used throughout the yearbook. Please be sure to include all the elements requested in the handout for the entry to qualify.


We Need Auction Volunteers. Even with our auction format change we need help with creating class projects, soliciting donations, data entry and technical support. Consider volunteering for our largest fundraising event. Sign up or email us.


LSCF Needs New Members Now. LSCF cannot continue beyond June 30th if we do not get at least 1 new board member to meet our minimum requirement of 5 members. New members coming on board now would be able to learn how and why things are done the way are they and allow for an easier ramp up. If you'd like to make an impact on your child's education come join a Foundation meeting and see what we are all about.

Before & After School Care Updates


Presidents Week Child Care. Champions has you covered. Sign up for Mid-Winter Break Feb 22-25th for $55 per day at Champions at Noddin Elementary


Champions Lakeside Preschool. Conveniently located at Lakeside Elementary: Monday-Friday from 8am-3pm. Registration fee: $50 (or $75 for family). 1-2 Days: $210 per week, 3-5 Days: $350 per week. Enroll at Discoverchampions.com

Action Items

  • 5th grade parents: Attend the Middle School Orientation, 2/17 @ 5pm
  • Register for the Read-A-Thon and start collecting pledges!
  • Dine Out @ Willow Street, LG on 2/28. Show this flyer.
  • Volunteer! With the Foundation or School Site Council

Important Dates

  • 2/21-25: Mid-Winter Break, NO SCHOOL
  • 2/28: Dine Out @ Willow Street Los Gatos, show flyer
  • 2/28-3/4: Read-A-Thon
  • 3/4: Yearbook Cover submissions due
  • 3/14-28: Parent Teacher Conferences, Wacky Week
  • 3/25: Applications for School Board seat due
  • 3/28-4/1: 5th gr Science Camp
  • 4/20-23: Foundation's Annual Auction

Parent & Community Resources


All Lakeside Community Weekly Newsletters can be viewed on the Lakeside website.