H.-3 20-2019 Decision Public Hearing: Adoption by the Board of Education of Resolution No. 2021-0125 - Approving Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools - Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Public School - Petition and Proposed Charter - Grades K-12 - July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 (2 Year Renewal) and Written Findings In Support Thereof.
I support Lodestar's charter renewal. It is a school that works WITH families to ensure their student's mastery of grade-level content. Lodestar has an explicit Social Justice stance and a focus on high-quality instruction. Students that are at Lodestar for several years outpace their Oakland peers in academic growth. Please approve their charter renewal for the good of Oakland students!
Thank you for the recommendation to renew this charter! This is my first year as a teacher at Lodestar, and it is already so clear to me that the Lodestar community is rooted in its core values. Lodestar is truly dedicated to centering student and family voice, improving academic outcomes for students, and meeting the needs of every student. I am excited and hopeful for this incredible school to be renewed.
my name is Pamela Ruby and i love this school. my little brother is 2 years old and when he is going to be 5 he's going to be at lodestar like i was in lodestar in kindergarden im a student and now im in 4 grade i love my teachers. and i love how they teach, lodestar is a school of hope and love, i want lodestar to be open this school is AMAZING, i love how lodestar helps you when you need help becuase lodestar is here for you.
Lodestar is a beacon of hope and possibility in deep east Oakland. As a mother of two boys who have attended Lodestar since Kindergarten, I can attest to the rigor of curriculum they get, as well as the wrap-around supports they receive when times are tough. Recently, as we were trying to figure out a learning difficulty with one of my boys, I felt like I had an entire team on my side, turning over every stone to ensure my son had the supports he needs to learn best. Learning difficulties can be challenging for the whole family - and because of the love he has been shown through the process, I can breathe easier. As a founder of Lodestar, I am certainly biased, but there is no other school in Oakland - district, charter, or private - that I would trust with the hearts, minds, and social/emotional development of my young boys more than Lodestar.
Thank you to the Office of Charter Schools for your recommendation to renew Lodestar’s charter. As a Lodestar Upper School administrator, I am proud and excited for the opportunity to continue to create a warm loving, joyous, and rigorous learning environment for all students in Oakland. We work diligently to create a space where students, families, and staff feel seen and supported. We are committed to our Performance Improvement Plan to ensure growth and positive academic outcomes for our students. Thank you for your support and please listen to the voices of the students, families, community members, and staff by voting YES on Lodestar's Charter renew. We are looking forward to continuing the work and creating one of the top academic institutions in East Oakland.
my name is Diamond Griggs and I am a 7th grader at lodestar.I want to support Lode Star for everything they've done to help me educate.it's also my second year here . the reason I support lodestar is because the teachers that are amazing and they help me whenever I struggle or need help, whenevre im struggling i ask questions and they'll help me with my work.
My name is Nadia Pena and i'm a 6th grader at Lodestar Middle. I really hope my school stays open because Lodestar has an amazing atmosphere all around the school that I couldn't get in any other public school. The teachers here are really supportive and loving. One thing I really like about Lodestar is their community meetings. For Example, the staff use these meetings to communicate to the students and parents about new updates, special announcements or anything going on around our school. If my school stays open i'm looking forward to many more community meetings with Lodestar. Keep my school open!
i like how well they teach and i learn a lot more then a ousd school. when i was at red wood high a ousd school they handed me a piece of paper with cursive on it and said learn... they did not help me they just said learn, also i have trouble spelling nicely. i can spell the words correctly thanks to lodestar. but i had to go threw 9 years of a ousd school that was horrible at teaching me. so i moved to loadstar and it helped me learn to write better and speak better and just lear in the first place
As a 6th grader at Lodestar Middle School, I would love to keep Lodestar open for as long as i live. The teachers here are so sweet and the students are amazing. If Lodestar is still open for many years, i can graduate here and go to Stanford. If Lodestar is still open for many years, my little sister can go to middle school here. Everyoneś future depends on your vote. Lodestar Love! :D
Hi, my name is Enrique I just wanted to tell the bored that this school is self and not every school has a self place. I think loadstar should be renowned because they have helped everyone in different ways and we need that.
My name is Susanna and I am a 7th grader at Lodestar. I want to appreciate the OUSD staff for recommending my school for a two year renewal! I support the renewal of Lodestar’s charter because it gives me the support that I need. I call on the Board to vote Yes to renewing Lodestar’s charter because It supports me and other classmates and its the best school!
my name is layla and i'm in the 8th grade founder at lodestar and i think we should keep lodestar open because we show respect and community and social justice and all of the community values
My name is Diego Valencia I am a 8th grader at Lodestar. I was to appreciate the OUSD staff for recommending my school for a two year renewal! I support the renewal of Lodestar charter because i really feel like i can succeed at this school. I feel really safe coming to class. I call on the board to vote Yes to renewing Lodestar Charter because I love the school and have learned many new things that will help me in the future to succeed.
Thank you so much for the recommendation to renew Lodestar's charter for 2 years. I support our charter renewal for multiple reasons. For one, Lodestar is a school that truly celebrates excellence and seeks success for ALL students. As a special education teacher, I have seen a number of ways in which my students have felt heard, supported, and embraced in every way by their teachers and administrators. Additionally, the community at Lodestar is like no other. We have such a strong sense of love that is embraced by every single community member. Lodestar is a school unlike any other, and our students, staff, and families deserve a school like Lodestar.
Yes, I want lodestar to remain open because it has helped me in many ways. before lodestar I didn't really have many friends but now I am more social and popne to conflict resolution. I want to graduate go to college and become a veterinarian
My name is Allison Acosta Ramos and I am a 7th grader at Lodestar. I want to appreciate the OUSD staff for recommending my school for a two year renewal! I support the renewal of Lodestar’s charter because is a great and amazing school that I could have ever been. I call on the Board to vote Yes to renewing Lodestar’s charter because I think that they should be the future of every kid in Oakland!!!.
Thank you to the Office of Charter Schools for your recommendation to renew Lodestar’s charter; your recommendation mirrors our school’s commitment to the academic success and socio-emotional well-being of our students. I am a 1st grade teacher at Lodestar, and I support our charter renewal because I believe that our students and families deserve a school that elevates academic rigor, knowledge of self, and respect and love for others through rigorous and responsive instruction. I want my students to continue to thrive as the collaborative, creative, and critical thinkers that they are. Board members, please listen to the voices of students, families, and community members that are calling for Lodestar’s charter renewal and vote YES!
I support Lodestar's charter renewal. It is a school that works WITH families to ensure their student's mastery of grade-level content. Lodestar has an explicit Social Justice stance and a focus on high-quality instruction. Students that are at Lodestar for several years outpace their Oakland peers in academic growth. Please approve their charter renewal for the good of Oakland students!
Thank you for the recommendation to renew this charter! This is my first year as a teacher at Lodestar, and it is already so clear to me that the Lodestar community is rooted in its core values. Lodestar is truly dedicated to centering student and family voice, improving academic outcomes for students, and meeting the needs of every student. I am excited and hopeful for this incredible school to be renewed.
my name is Pamela Ruby and i love this school. my little brother is 2 years old and when he is going to be 5 he's going to be at lodestar like i was in lodestar in kindergarden im a student and now im in 4 grade i love my teachers. and i love how they teach, lodestar is a school of hope and love, i want lodestar to be open this school is AMAZING, i love how lodestar helps you when you need help becuase lodestar is here for you.
Lodestar is a beacon of hope and possibility in deep east Oakland. As a mother of two boys who have attended Lodestar since Kindergarten, I can attest to the rigor of curriculum they get, as well as the wrap-around supports they receive when times are tough. Recently, as we were trying to figure out a learning difficulty with one of my boys, I felt like I had an entire team on my side, turning over every stone to ensure my son had the supports he needs to learn best. Learning difficulties can be challenging for the whole family - and because of the love he has been shown through the process, I can breathe easier. As a founder of Lodestar, I am certainly biased, but there is no other school in Oakland - district, charter, or private - that I would trust with the hearts, minds, and social/emotional development of my young boys more than Lodestar.
Thank you to the Office of Charter Schools for your recommendation to renew Lodestar’s charter. As a Lodestar Upper School administrator, I am proud and excited for the opportunity to continue to create a warm loving, joyous, and rigorous learning environment for all students in Oakland. We work diligently to create a space where students, families, and staff feel seen and supported. We are committed to our Performance Improvement Plan to ensure growth and positive academic outcomes for our students. Thank you for your support and please listen to the voices of the students, families, community members, and staff by voting YES on Lodestar's Charter renew. We are looking forward to continuing the work and creating one of the top academic institutions in East Oakland.
my name is Diamond Griggs and I am a 7th grader at lodestar.I want to support Lode Star for everything they've done to help me educate.it's also my second year here . the reason I support lodestar is because the teachers that are amazing and they help me whenever I struggle or need help, whenevre im struggling i ask questions and they'll help me with my work.
I'm a 6th grade student and I support Lodestar. I want it to open it's a really good school and I like it a lot.
My name is Nadia Pena and i'm a 6th grader at Lodestar Middle. I really hope my school stays open because Lodestar has an amazing atmosphere all around the school that I couldn't get in any other public school. The teachers here are really supportive and loving. One thing I really like about Lodestar is their community meetings. For Example, the staff use these meetings to communicate to the students and parents about new updates, special announcements or anything going on around our school. If my school stays open i'm looking forward to many more community meetings with Lodestar. Keep my school open!
i like how well they teach and i learn a lot more then a ousd school. when i was at red wood high a ousd school they handed me a piece of paper with cursive on it and said learn... they did not help me they just said learn, also i have trouble spelling nicely. i can spell the words correctly thanks to lodestar. but i had to go threw 9 years of a ousd school that was horrible at teaching me. so i moved to loadstar and it helped me learn to write better and speak better and just lear in the first place
As a 6th grader at Lodestar Middle School, I would love to keep Lodestar open for as long as i live. The teachers here are so sweet and the students are amazing. If Lodestar is still open for many years, i can graduate here and go to Stanford. If Lodestar is still open for many years, my little sister can go to middle school here. Everyoneś future depends on your vote. Lodestar Love! :D
Hi, my name is Enrique I just wanted to tell the bored that this school is self and not every school has a self place. I think loadstar should be renowned because they have helped everyone in different ways and we need that.
My name is Susanna and I am a 7th grader at Lodestar. I want to appreciate the OUSD staff for recommending my school for a two year renewal! I support the renewal of Lodestar’s charter because it gives me the support that I need. I call on the Board to vote Yes to renewing Lodestar’s charter because It supports me and other classmates and its the best school!
my name is francisco this is a great school for all k-12 in the bay area
my name is layla and i'm in the 8th grade founder at lodestar and i think we should keep lodestar open because we show respect and community and social justice and all of the community values
My name is Diego Valencia I am a 8th grader at Lodestar. I was to appreciate the OUSD staff for recommending my school for a two year renewal! I support the renewal of Lodestar charter because i really feel like i can succeed at this school. I feel really safe coming to class. I call on the board to vote Yes to renewing Lodestar Charter because I love the school and have learned many new things that will help me in the future to succeed.
Thank you so much for the recommendation to renew Lodestar's charter for 2 years. I support our charter renewal for multiple reasons. For one, Lodestar is a school that truly celebrates excellence and seeks success for ALL students. As a special education teacher, I have seen a number of ways in which my students have felt heard, supported, and embraced in every way by their teachers and administrators. Additionally, the community at Lodestar is like no other. We have such a strong sense of love that is embraced by every single community member. Lodestar is a school unlike any other, and our students, staff, and families deserve a school like Lodestar.
Yes, I want lodestar to remain open because it has helped me in many ways. before lodestar I didn't really have many friends but now I am more social and popne to conflict resolution. I want to graduate go to college and become a veterinarian
This is a great school for students to have as many resources and access to education in one of the most equitable ways possible in the Bay area.
My name is Allison Acosta Ramos and I am a 7th grader at Lodestar. I want to appreciate the OUSD staff for recommending my school for a two year renewal! I support the renewal of Lodestar’s charter because is a great and amazing school that I could have ever been. I call on the Board to vote Yes to renewing Lodestar’s charter because I think that they should be the future of every kid in Oakland!!!.
Thank you to the Office of Charter Schools for your recommendation to renew Lodestar’s charter; your recommendation mirrors our school’s commitment to the academic success and socio-emotional well-being of our students. I am a 1st grade teacher at Lodestar, and I support our charter renewal because I believe that our students and families deserve a school that elevates academic rigor, knowledge of self, and respect and love for others through rigorous and responsive instruction. I want my students to continue to thrive as the collaborative, creative, and critical thinkers that they are. Board members, please listen to the voices of students, families, and community members that are calling for Lodestar’s charter renewal and vote YES!