November 3, 2024: Issue 6 | |
From the Desk of LWHS Principal, Dr. Christine Bell | |
Dear Kang Families,
Thank you to the PTSA and all the generous parents who contributed to our Staff Appreciation Halloween celebration! Your support truly made a difference for our team.
I want to share that our Associate Principal, Karen Barker, is working diligently to enhance our school safety protocols. We are refining our safety drills to ensure students and staff are as prepared as possible. Keeping our school safe depends on everyday habits, like safe driving around campus and encouraging students to “See something, say something.” We also remind parents that our administrative team and our counselors are available to support students in navigating any safety or personal concerns.
For those looking to stay informed, attending PTSA meetings is the best way to connect with our school’s activities and updates. You can check the LWHS PTSA website to see all of your opportunities to engage. Please consider joining our Kang Coffee Hour on Thursday, November 7th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The meeting is on Microsoft Teams, so you can join from anywhere! Here is a link to join that Teams meeting.
A huge congratulations to our Theatre students for their outstanding production of Dracula — it was both captivating and delightfully eerie!
We’re also immensely proud of our students involved in fall sports and activities; their dedication and spirit bring energy to our school community. Do you want to highlight and celebrate your child's accomplishments at LW? You can do so using this link to the LWSD communications page. There is always so much to celebrate.
Thank you for staying engaged through ParentSquare messages, as our partnership with families relies on open and effective communication.
Go Kangs!
Christine Bell, Ed.D
Principal, Lake Washington High School
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College and Career Center Updates | |
Two Application Events coming up for our seniors:
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November 13th – Washington State University will be hosting an Instant Decision event! Seniors - do you have a 3.0 GPA? Complete your application and have an instant decision on your admission to WSU! Students need to have their SSID, application fee (credit card) and parent’s contact information to complete the process. You can be a Coug on the spot: register here!
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November 15th – Central Washington University will be hosting On the Spot decisions! Seniors – Do you have a 2.5? On-the-spot decisions will be made in the College & Career Center during Roo A & Roo B. Sign up today to join the CWU Wildcat Fam: register here!
College Essay Workshop is in full swing. Need help on your college essay or personal statement? Sign up to meet with a tutor in person or via Zoom!
College Visits for 11/4 to 11/15
- 11/4/2024, 12:05pm, University of Oregon
- 11/4/2024, 1:00pm, Cal Poly & SDSU joint visit
- 11/6/2024, 1:25pm, St. John's College - NM
- 11/7/2024, 8:00am, Cornish College of the Arts
- 11/7/2024, 11:35am, Central Washington University
- 11/8/2024, 10:55am, Bellevue College
- 11/13/2024, 1:25pm, WSU Instant Decisions
- 11/14/2024, 8:00am, Seattle Pacific University
- 11/14/2024, 11:35am, Hawaii Pacific University
- 11/14/2024, 1:14pm, Simon Fraser University
- 11/15/2024, 10:15am, CWU On the Spot Admissions
Questions? Contact College and Career Specialist, Nichole Swanger.
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A BIG thank you to all our donors during our Pass the Pouch fundraiser. We have raised over $23K from 112 LWHS families, alumni and local businesses. If you have not donated yet to LWHS PTSA, please consider doing so; your donations now will ensure funding for programs this year that benefit all students at LWHS. | |
Kang Coffee Hour Topic for Nov 7th from 6-7pm | |
College Essay Workshop Updates | |
Tick Tock! Deadlines approach!
- 11/15: Early Action, Early Decision, and UW deadline
- 11/30: UC Schools deadline
… and a new way to get essay support!
Students can reserve a spot with a tutor via SignUpGenius or drop in for first come/first served essay support. They can also sign up in person at the College and Career Center.
Multiple days and times available on Zoom.
Check availability and reserve a spot via SignUpGenius.
Zoom link will be sent with a confirmation email.
NEW PROTOCOL IN PLACE:
Due to frequent no-shows on Zoom, we have implemented a waitlist system. There will be a 5-minute grace period. If a student does not arrive, the tutor will fill the spot from the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis. To be added to the waitlist, just sign up for the desired slot; if it’s full, student will be waitlisted automatically.
WEDNESDAYS:
When: We meet every Wednesday IN-PERSON at 1:30pm
Where: In person, just outside the College and Career Center.
ONE MORE NEW THING
We’re excited to introduce CEW OFFLINE! Students can email their essay or personal statement for review. A tutor will provide feedback and return it with edits within 24 hours. It’s quick and easy — no appointment needed! Email: college.essay@lwptsa.net.
Questions? Ask us!
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Updates for Families of Seniors | |
Graduation: LWHS graduation date has been announced for this school year.
Date: Monday, June 16th
Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Location: UW Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion
Cap and Gowns: It's time to order! Jostens requests ordering by November 15th.
*Cap, gown, tassel and stole units are $64.65 (including tax, service and delivery fees).
Diplomas: Students are to verify their name/spelling on their diploma.
Yearbook: Senior pictures, baby ads, quotes and signature announcements have gone out in Parent Square and directly to your child. The deadline is January 8th at 8:00pm.
Xello: In order to fulfill Washington State's High School & Beyond graduation requirement, Seniors must complete the six assigned 12th grade lessons in Xello. These lessons will complement and assist in college/post-secondary planning process and include information on how to apply for financial aid, create a resume, choose a career path, etc.
Quick link:
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LW DECA Needs Volunteers for Dec 13/24 Competition | |
DECA, an internationally recognized club focused on business and marketing, is the largest club at LWHS. In order to compete in our December 13th Area 3 competition, we need volunteers to act as organizers, timekeepers, and judges. Area competition is the first level of competition that students go through. LWHS will compete against other LWSD schools as well as Northshore and Mercer Island School Districts.
LWHS DECA is required to bring ~80 volunteers in order to run the events that are assigned to us and for our 200+ student members to be able to compete in this first level of competition. You don't need any prior business or marketing experience to volunteer!
What: LWHS DECA needs volunteers for our Area 3 competition
Date: Friday, December 13th, 2024
Time: 7:15am - 2:00pm
Where: Meydenbauer Convention Center - Bellevue, WA
Why: Support and grow the next generation of professionals in the areas of marketing, management, finance, hospitality, and entrepreneurship.
Questions? Please see the attached flyer for more information. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Chase Fetters (cfetters@lwsd.org) and CJ Green (cargreen@lwsd.org).
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