Lake Washington High School PTSA Newsletter

Dec. 7, 2016 | Issue 8
    
 
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~ Upcoming Events ~
TODAY Coffee with Christina
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 9-10 am in the College & Career Center

TONIGHT: LWHS Band Concert
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7pm in the theater

Student Movie Night
Friday, Dec. 9, 9:30 pm in the Commons
(class of 2019 seeking donations below)

LWHS Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7-8 pm in the theater

Winter Break, No School
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2
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Coffee with Christina Event
Connect with fellow parents
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Come one, come all!  Please join us on Wednesday, December 7 from 9-10 am in the College & Career Center for a cup of coffee, a tasty pastry, and conversation with other LWHS parents and the school principal, Christina Thomas.  This is an informal time to connect with other parents and ask whatever questions may be on your mind about life at LWHS. We hope to see you there!
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PTSA News
Holiday Shopping for LWHS PTSA!
Are you shopping online this season? Bookmark our  LWHS Amazon Smile link  into your web browser and every time you shop at Amazon and they will donate part of the purchase to LWHS PTSA. It's easy!

Another way to help, go to:  www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards and link your rewards card to "Lake Washington High School PTSA" or find us by our assigned non-profit number "87968." 
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Reflections Entries Going to District Competition
Judging for the local portion of the Reflections Art Competition is complete and many LWHS student artists are moving on to the district round. Congratulations to: Alex Wong, Kaitlin Burns, Kelly Van Duine, Veronika Nguyen, Kristina Nguyen, Olivia Miller, Patrick Roller, Leona Friedman, and Rachel Schauer.
 
Mark Your Calendar for the Reflections Open House
The District Reflections Art Show and Open House will be on Friday, January 6 from 6-8 pm at the Lake Washington Resource Center. The district art show displays the art forwarded by all of the district's schools, from primary grades through high school -- one always walks away from the event feeling inspired and happy. All are welcome!
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Fall Teachers' Grants Announced
PTSA contributes to classroom enhancement
The LWHS PTSA provides grants to teachers to buy materials and resources that benefit their classroom. The following fall teacher grants were approved at your PTSA Board meeting on November 10.
  • Health Dept. - provide two speaker sessions covering healthy relationships and preventing dating abuse. Benefits all 9th grade health classes. $1400
  • French Dept. - purchase 12-month subscription to Yablo.com. Benefits over 200 students learning French. $99.95
  • World Language Dept. - purchase 12-month subscription to Conjuguemos. Benefits over 860 students in world languages and eight teachers. $85
  • AP US Gov't and Politics - fund trip to the Capitol in Olympia as part of class learning.  Benefits 61 students. $300
  • Culinary Arts - replace two toasters, purchase two new griddles and knives. Benefits over 225 students. $310
  • AP Studio Arts and Drawing/Painting - purchase art supplies to create 3-5 murals for installation in the school. Benefits 30 advanced art students and the entire school to enjoy. $660
  • Special Education - funds to be incrementally added to special education students' Orca cards to help teach them how to ride the bus. Benefits 15 students. $150
  • Special Education - purchase food for cooking classes for 18 special education students in two classes. $500
With your generous support, the PTSA could fund fall teachers' grants in the amount of $3,504.95.  Thank you PTSA members!  We want to be able to fund the ASB/club grants and the winter teacher grants this year so it's not too late to join the PTSA and donate.  Please click here to join
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LWHS News & Activities
Metro Rider Tips
Snow route safety
When snow comes to the Northwest, Metro bus routes change.  Here's what students need to know. In "snow route" conditions:
  • the best place to catch the bus is along a major arterial
  • Wait for the bus at the top or bottom of hills  and
  • wait back from the curb
  • dress warmly
  • prepare for delays
Metro Snow route Information can be found on the Metro website.
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Reminder from the Attendance Office
As we head into the holiday season, please remember that if your student will be out three or more days, they must submit a pre-arranged absence form in order for the absences to be excused.  This form can be found on our school website or pick up this form in our attendance office.  Thank you for your support.
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Senior Class News
Senior Party Ticket Prices to Rise Jan. 1
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Senior party ticket prices go up on January 1 to $180 each!  Tickets are currently $165 through December 31. Pay online with a credit card  or print out the registration form and pay with a check.  You can lock in the $165 price with a $100 nonrefundable deposit with the balance due March 31, 2017. 
 
The committee will be selling tickets during lunch on Friday, December 9 and after school on Wednesday, December 14 in the Commons. We are only able to accept cash or check for in-person ticket purchases.
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Student News
Loyalty Club Annual Food Drive
Donations for Rainier Valley Food Bank and Hopelink
It's that time of the year again! Loyalty Club will be collecting canned food for Rainer Valley Food Bank and Hopelink from Monday, December 5 to Friday, December 16. Send your student with non-perishable food items during these two weeks to help us make another successful Holiday Basket Drive!
 
In addition, you can donate outside outside of several grocery stores in our area on Wednesdays and Thursdays (from 3:30 to 6:30 pm) and Saturdays and Sundays (from noon to 6 pm). Just look for LWHS students outside; they will have flyers that list acceptable items.
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School Movie Night Hosted by Sophomore Class
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The Class of 2019 is hosting an all-school Movie Night on Friday, December 9 at 9:30 pm.   We will be showing "Elf" (subject to change) in the Commons. Encourage your kids and friends to  join in!

Concessions will be available for purchase!  Parents, if you would like to donate items for our concession stand, please use this online sign up. Since this event benefits the Class of 2019, sophomore parents are especially encouraged to donate, but we appreciate any and all support!   Contact: Olivia Rudolph  or Taryn Chisholm .
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