Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 pm via Zoom

Come join us for the next LWHS PTSA General Membership Meeting next Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 pm. This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom. Student guests from the Green Team will present the latest information from the food waste audit conducted last week. See the "Sustainability at LWHS" section below for additional information.  

Questions? Contact Tanya Knudsen, LWHS PTSA President

The LWHS PTSA is pleased to continue supporting our students in their vision for creating a comprehensive sustainability culture at LWHS. As reported in past Kang Criers, recent opportunities have allowed both students and the community to participate in an all-school transformation in time for Earth Week (week of April 17-21). 

The most recent activity was a food waste audit conducted on March 16 in the LWHS Commons. Principal Bell kicked off the audit with 17 students, most from the Green Team and Honor Society, along with PTSA Sustainability Chair Stephanie Lecovin, PTSA President Tanya Knudsen, and Green Team Advisor Andrea Thody. The group weighed and measured the waste from lunch that day, sorting it into four different categories: items that could be donated/shared, items that could be composted, items that could be recycled, and finally those items to be trashed. They weighed and measured the sorted piles, which will determine how much waste from lunch could potentially be kept out of the landfill and feed people who are hungry.

The waste audit was critical to establish a baseline and determine next steps to create a new waste sorting/composting system that will include food donation, composting, and recycling. The group plans to have the new system up and running at LWHS by Earth Week in April.

For more information or to get involved, check out the PTSA Sustainability webpage or contact Stephanie Lecovin, LWHS PTSA Sustainability Chair

LWHS PTSA is partnering with Princeton Review to give students the opportunity to take SAT tests just “for practice” at no cost. Students can take these practice tests any number of times and the scores from these do not go on their record.

Students take the test online at a date and time that is convenient within the time window below:

• SAT Practice: Online window April 1–10. Registration deadline March 28.

Note: If your student has taken an earlier practice test, they can take it again. However, please note that the set of questions will be the same.

Click here to register by March 28. Scroll down to “SAT Practice Tests”.

If you have any questions, please contact Janet Smith, LWHS PTSA SAT/ACT Practice Test Chair

Our LWHS Staff was treated to an amazing St Patrick's Day themed lunch last week. We had multiple types of delicious homemade soups, huge salads with all the toppings, and savory rolls to enjoy. A huge thank you to our PTSA families for your participation and thank you to our LW Staff for all you do!

If you are interested in participating in future Staff Appreciation events, contact Bea Joe, LWHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Chair

Congratulations to Megan Lambert, LWHS senior, for receiving Outstanding Interpretation at the state level on her Reflections entry! Megan's visual art work in the special artist category, Hear Me Roar, will now advance to the national level of competition. We send best wishes to her and her excellent artwork!

Click here to see all 20 of the WSPTA-level winning artists. Washington State PTA will honor and showcase all of this year's winning artists at a virtual celebration on April 27. National winners will be announced in May.

Rachel Pai, LWHS PTSA Reflections Chair

Join LWPTSA Council's Special Education Group (SEG) in person tonight for our March meeting! The meeting will kick off at 6:30 pm with extended family networking and small group conversation. At 7:15 pm, we'll begin a conversation with the LWSD Special Services Team, exploring a range of questions relevant to families and supporters of students with special needs, including:

Should my student be evaluated for special education services? What is a 504? IEP? IHP? My student has a special education plan: Now what?

When: Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 pm; formal program begins at 7:15 pm

Where: LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond)

Stay Connected: SEG Page | Facebook Group | SEG Newsletter

Child care is available! Contact specialservices@lwsd.org with your student's name and age ASAP.

Questions? Email LWPTSA Council's Special Education Group co-chairs, Huma Zarif and Kaity Mason, at specialeducation@lwptsa.net.

Greetings Kang Families,

For this edition of the Kang Crier I would like to share with you our support of our students during Ramadan as well as an opportunity for you to engage in learning walks with administration at LWHS. 

Ramadan begins on March 22nd. This is a holy month for many of our students. To support the needs of students who need a space for prayer and fasting during the school day we will provide access to our College and Career Center during lunches each day. In the Lake Washington School District we strive to recognize and honor the cultural and religious traditions of our students. At LWHS we encourage students to represent their heritage on our walls (through posters) and in their classrooms through diverse curriculum. Education is the greatest tool in building empathy and understanding in a multicultural community. We are honored to serve all students and families. 

We are also excited to welcome you to join us for Parent and Community Learning Walks. Parent and Community Learning Walks are new to LWSD but they are not new to me. I worked with staff and families in two other high schools to build a tradition of opening our practice to the community we serve. I want to encourage you to consider joining my administrative team in upcoming opportunities as well. This is a chance for you to visit classrooms with administrators to see the awesome work of our students and faculty. We observe classrooms of teachers who have invited us in and get the chance to celebrate through positive feedback. The best part is that you can get to know LWHS better and engage with our learning community. Watch for a ParentSquare message with dates/times to sign up to visit. Our teachers are ready to pilot this program. 

Thank you for your ongoing support of our learning community. Go Kangs!

Christine Bell  

LWHS Principal

WANIC Summer Program – Applications open April 18 and close April 27

WANIC summer classes are very popular. Rising 9-12 graders may apply. Last summer, students enjoyed classes like Amazon Web Services, DigiPen options, BioSystems and Genetic Research, Guitar Building, Ceramics, and more! The application link and available classes will be posted at wanic.lwsd.org. Classes tentatively run from June 27 to July 14.

College Fair – Save the Date! On Thursday April 20 from 5:00-7:00 pm, LWHS will host a spring college fair in the Commons. This is a great way to kick off the college search for our upcoming 2024 grads! All grades and parents are welcome to attend. Come and speak directly with college admissions advisors about admissions, housing, campus life and more. We have many great schools attending such as UW, Gonzaga, WSU, Arizona State, University of Arizona, UNLV, San Diego State, Oregon State, U of Oregon, UMass, Embry Riddle and more!

College Preview Days and Admitted Student Days

• March 31: Oregon State Orange & Black Preview Day for Admitted Students. Registration Required
• April 1: CWU Wildcat Preview Day
• April 1 and April 8: WWU Admitted Student Days. Registration required.
• April 8: Experience WSU Event for Admitted Students. Registration Required!
• April 14: Oregon State Preview Day for the Class of 2024
• April 15: University of Washington Admitted Student day. Registration Required.

Check out the NEW LWHS College & Career page with links to great resources with every click! https://lwhs.lwsd.org/counseling/college-and-career-center

Questions? Contact Nichole Swanger, LWHS College and Career Specialist

The LWHS Music Boosters Club is selling fuchsia hanging baskets to raise general funds for the Music Department. Music Boosters support the LW Band, Choir, and Orchestra programs by helping to fund trips, music festivals, equipment and music purchases, repairs, and more!

In May 2023, students from the Music Department are attending the Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim CA. Music Boosters is providing scholarships and large instrument transit funds for this trip.

All plants are provided by Squak Mountain Nursery, a family owned business in Issaquah.

Fuchsias are $55 each and come in cedar hanging baskets. The colors offered are 'grower's choice' and we have 100 available. 

The sale runs now through April 6 or until we run out of baskets to sell. Pickup will be at LW tentatively scheduled for May 4 or May 5.  

Click here to purchase or to make a general donation.

Questions? Email Gretchen Moosbrugger, Music Boosters President, with questions or to volunteer for pick up help.

April 28 to May 6, 2023

Tickets on sale now!

Come see our swashbuckling spring production! Ken Ludwig's adaptation of the classic novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes and above all, honor.

Set in 1625, this historic tale depicts a brother and sister, d’Artagnan and Sabine, as they set off for Paris in search of adventure - and they definitely find it among The Kings' Musketeers! This show is double-cast. Please click on the Brown Paper Tickets link below for full details. 

Tickets prices:

$8 Students w/ASB, Seniors (60+), Military

$10 General Admission

Click here to buy tickets

Additional information on the LWHS Theatre Website. Follow us on Facebook for event listings, updates and photos.

Send your senior to a safe and fun-filled post graduation all-night party! The LWHS PTSA provides transportation to two venues, entertainment, food and a memorable end-of-the year experience. 

When: Thursday, June 15, 2023

Start Time: 8:30-9:30pm

End Time: 5:00 am on Friday, June 16, at LWHS  

Parent Perspective:

Is your senior uncertain about Senior Party? Graduates want to celebrate with their friends and that is the point of Senior Party. Connect with your parent network to encourage ticket buying. If "all their friends are going", that's where your student will want to be. Plus, we all know how wobbly teen plans can be; buying a ticket for Senior Party takes the stress out for everyone!

Ticket prices:

• $200 until April 30
• $210 between April 30 and June 4
• Ticket sales end June 4, 2023  
• All ticket purchases are non-refundable

Scholarships or installment plans are available. Contact Jodee Hull at jhull@lwsd.org for more information.

How do you sign up your Senior? Click here to purchase Senior Party Tickets. You can also see additional information and the event FAQ. You do not need to be a PTSA member to purchase tickets.

Questions? Do you want to help chaperone or plan the event? Contact the Senior Party Co-Chairs at seniorparty@lwhsptsa.org 

LWHS Parents and Guardians,

The High School & Beyond Plan is a high school graduation requirement and one of its components is the career planning work in Xello, our online interactive platform. Students can access Xello via the ClassLink app.

Seniors need to complete their Xello work by Spring Break (April 10).

If you have questions, please email Margaret Campbell for last names A-Law or Phil Magnenat for last names Le-Z.

The Peter Kirk PTSA is accepting applications for their annual scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior from LWSD who is a Peter Kirk Elementary Alum. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide recognition of overall achievement and community service by awarding monetary assistance toward further education. One $1000 scholarship is available. The scholarship is intended for the purchase of tuition, required textbooks, materials/tools or room and board for on-campus housing. Applications are due by April 10.

Click here for more information

Questions? Email alumnischolarship@peterkirkptsa.org

Lake Washington PTSA Council is pleased to roll out their 2023 Scholarship Program! Council offers several student scholarships and two $500 staff scholarships each spring. This year's Student Scholarship Program will include 15 scholarships of $1,250 each:

• 8 Merit scholarships
• 1 LWEA/Teeley scholarship (funded by the LWEA)
• 2 Perseverance scholarships
• 1 Turnaround scholarship
• 1 Two-year, technical or vocational scholarship
• 2 At-large scholarships

Applications for both staff and student scholarships are due by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, March 29. LWPTSA Council's Scholarship Program is funded by money raised at our annual scholarship fundraising auction, by annual donations from the 44 PTAs/PTSAs in the LWSD (including LWHS PTSA), the LWEA, and by donations from the greater community.

Download the Student Scholarship Application

Download the Staff Scholarship Application

Questions? Please contact LWPTSA Council's Scholarship Program chair, Brooke Gialopsos, at scholarships@LWPTSA.net.

Have Lunch With LWSF at Our Be the Bridge Spring Benefit

To all PTSA leaders, active volunteers and families in our community: We invite you to have lunch with us at our Spring Benefit on March 23 at the Marriott Hotel in Redmond! Join us to witness all of the work that we are doing to nurture, connect, and empower students and schools throughout the Lake Washington School District. Reserve your spot at lwsf.org/bethebridge.

Passionate about our students and schools? Support our fundraising efforts by registering as a Table Captain for the event! Email jamie@lwsf.org to learn more!