FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE

Next week will be a fascinating one with Tuesday’s election results due to roll in; the school district and library system here in Spokane have important measures on the ballot and, as always, we encourage all eligible voters to vote and to exercise their right (and privilege!) to take part in governance in this way.

To encourage great citizenship, every time a student here at LC has an 18th birthday, we bring them down to the office for a Happy Birthday greeting and present them with a voter’s registration packet. It is such an honor to be able to be an actual voter in our country and we want to make sure that all of our Tigers get to take part as soon as they can.

But BEFORE Tuesday’s election, there is a great opportunity for you to make YOUR voice heard regarding important issues here at school. Our district is engaging a consultancy group to make recommendations regarding student safety, and they will be at Lewis and Clark on Tuesday, November 6. On Monday evening, November 5 , we will be hosting a parent safety round table here at school. It will be a chance for you to discuss priorities for student safety with school leaders so that we can share them with the school safety auditors, and so that we can do better work on behalf of families who worry about student self-harm, about bullying and dating safety, about violence and threat of violence. Please join us in the LC Career Center – room 105 – Monday evening from six-thirty until eight to share your thoughts on these important issues.

Marybeth Smith

Principal

Veterans Day: For Veterans Day, we will honor the relatives of LC students and staff who have served in the US Armed Forces. If you, a spouse, child, parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc. has served, please send a picture via email this weekend to [email protected] (with your student's name and your veteran’s name, branch, rank if known). In next week's LCNYCU, we'll share the link to the presentation.

November 6 Facility Improvement Bond Election: Voters will be asked to make three decisions by Tuesday, November 6 about building improved facilities to provide new opportunities for students and the community. Spokane Public Schools, the City of Spokane, and the Spokane Public Library have partnered to create value for the citizens they serve. Together, the city and schools measures will:

The additional and replacement middle schools give the district enough space to move sixth graders out of elementary school and into a three-grade middle school model to lengthen the time between significant transitions for students. Shifting sixth graders reduces class sizes and eases crowding at elementary schools. Additional investments will be made in safety, technology, and smaller building improvements district-wide.

 

A change in how Washington state funds public education is creating a $2.20 per thousand decrease in property tax rates beginning in 2019. The bond proposes reinvesting $0.98 of that reduction into schools and city libraries. More information is available at partnershipspokane.org .

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations: Share your good news with us! We love to feature the incredible things our students are doing inside and outside of school. If you have good news to share, please send it to Theresa Meyer ( [email protected] ) to be included in the LCNYCU.

Congratulations: The LC Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams had a spectacular weekend in Walla Walla with both teams bringing home the 4A District 8 Championships! Wil Smith led the field in the boys race and Gabi Davis in the girls race! Congratulations to all of our runners and we'll see you at State this weekend in the Tri-Citiies.

Congratulations: LC Senior Sabrina Wang and her teacher Mrs. Underhill spent last Saturday morning educating 70+ 8th graders in our district Superstars in STEM. She spoke to them about SkillsUSA, Computer Science, and Web Design opportunities, all of which are great springboards for students to gain technical skills and experience for any future career. Thank you, Sabrina, for giving a little more to be a Tiger!

ACCEPTED

Accepted: In order to honor the accomplishments of our students, please let Theresa Meyer

( [email protected] ) know when your Senior has been accepted to a post-high school institution. Seniors can also fill out an Accepted slip outside of the Career Center (room 105). Please include scholarship information as well so we can share the good news!

Accepted: LC Senior Sierra Clark has been accepted to Whitworth University's Honor College, Butler University's Mathematics program with a $72,000 scholarship, and Gustavus Adolphus College with a 4 year $100,000 Dean's Scholarship. Go Pirates, Bulldogs, and Lions!

Accepted: LC Senior Melissa Harris has been accepted to Carroll College with an $80,000 for 4 years Presidential Scholarship. Go Saints!

Accepted: LC Senior Carolyn Johnson has been accepted to the University of Montana. Go Griz!

Accepted: LC Senior Emily Kramer has been accepted to the University of Nevada - Reno with the Nevada Bound Scholarship for $7,700 per year for four years. Go Wolf Pack!

Accepted: LC Senior Will Ladyman has been accepted to the University of Montana. Go Griz!

Accepted: LC Senior Warner Lewis has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!

Accepted: LC Senior Evan Nessen has been accepted to the University of Portland. Go Pilots!

Accepted: LC Senior Sam Sells has been accepted to Butler University. Go Bulldogs!

Accepted: LC Senior Cailen Silver has been accepted to Montana State University and Central Washington University. Go Bobcats and Wildcats!

Accepted: LC Senior Eli Svoboda has been accepted to Central Washington University. Go Wildcats!

Accepted: LC Senior Jainee Weidemann has been accepted to Whitworth University with Honors. Go Pirates!

COLLEGE & CAREER

SchooLinks: We are transitioning to a new college application tracking system called SchooLinks. Students can access their account at www.lctigers.com - look for the link on the right.

FAFSA: October 1 marks an important day as it is when the 2018-19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened. It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA. It is the first step in getting financial aid -- including grants, scholarships, work study, and loans - from any college, technical school, or career training program. Go to to www.fafsa.gov for more information.

FSA ID: In order to file the FAFSA, both the parent and student must first create FSA IDs. We strongly encourage you to create your FSA ID now at fsaid.ed.gov because it takes approximately 1-3 days for the FSA ID to be verified and ready to be used. See the FAFSA FAQ document attached for more information. This is an important first step to apply for the FAFSA.

College Representatives Visits

Important Dates

SAT Saturday Testing Information: The SAT will be hosted on Saturdays at LC this year. Students register for exams directly on the SAT website, www.sat.collegeboard.org. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year in high school. At least half of all students take the SAT twice - in the spring of their junior year and in the fall of their senior year. Most students also improve their score the second time around.

The SAT test costs $64.50 per test with the essay (47.50 without the essay). Late registration incurs an additional $29 fee. If you cannot afford to pay the fee, you can see your counselor to apply for a fee waiver before you register online (click here for fee waiver information: http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-fee-waivers).

ACT Testing: ACT college admissions test will be offered on Saturdays at FERRIS or EAST VALLEY High School. For information on test registration, visit: www.act.org. Be to Ferris by 7:45am, bring a printed copy of your test ticket, photo ID, pencils, and calculator. The test will end at 12:15pm (or 1:00pm if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). The ACT costs $62.50 with the writing test ($46 without). The ACT will be offered: December 8 , February 9 , April 13 , and June 8

INFORMATION

Volunteer Opportunity: Special Olympics Washington is looking for volunteers for the 2018 Spokane Bowling Tournament on November 17 and 18 at Lilac Lanes. They are in need of around 60 volunteers each day from 8:00am-4:00pm. Volunteers will be assigned roles and trained at the event. Roles include score keeping, awards, merchandise sales and more! Come hang out, cheer on Special Olympics Washington athletes and make this event a success. To register, individuals can use our online application: https://2018spokanebowling.my-trs.com/ Volunteers must be 11 or older to help out.

Jostens Graduation Announcement Orders: Graduation Information Packets are available in the Counseling Office or order online now at  https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1118412/Lewis-and-Clark-High-School/ .

After School Academic Support: There are a variety of support sessions available for students to receive individual help from teachers and student tutors or use the time to work on homework and/or study. Snacks are provided and an activity bus is available to take students home. Below are the different sessions available:

Senior Slide Show: Attention Seniors! If you would like to have pictures of you and your friends included in the Senior Slide Show at your Senior Breakfast, please email pictures to [email protected] . School appropriate pictures only, of course! Pictures must be submitted no later than May 18, 2018.

Indigenous Students Day @ SPU: The Indigenous Peoples Institute at Seattle University invites you to learn about what Seattle U offers on Tuesday, November 13. Register Via Eventbrite: Indigenous Students Day @ Seattle U. For questions call: 206-296-2235 or email: [email protected]. Come see our new office and student lounge.

Holiday Wreath and Poinsettia Sale: Support our 2019 Senior All-Nighter by purchasing holiday wreaths and poinsettias as a beautiful addition to holiday decor and as a wonderful a gift or for your home or office. Orders must be placed by November 6, 2018 . All orders will be available for pickup at the LC Field House on Thursday, November 29th, 3:00-7:00pm. The 2019 SAN committee is happy to offer FREE Delivery to local businesses. Online orders accepted at: https://sites.google.com/site/lctigerssan/home/holiday-wreath

MIXED EVERGREEN WREATH

POINSETTIAS

The Tiger Depot is once again selling calendars ! Our 2019 12-month calendars have full color pictures, include all major holidays, have laminated covers (front and back), and are spiral bound. There are pre-designed Tiger calendars (as well as Tropical, Kitten, Nature, Butchart Gardens, Flowers, Space, and Angel calendars) for $7.00 each or you can have a custom one designed for $12.00 each. The customized calendars have personal photos of your own along with personalized dates such as birthdays and anniversaries. For samples, see the display case by room 109, Mrs. Underhill, or any Tiger Depot staff member in room 111. These make great gifts for the holidays! Place your order soon for prompt delivery. Feel free to contact Mrs. Underhill at [email protected] or 354-6908 if you have any questions.

WWII in Europe Summer 2019 Tour!: You have until October 30 to save $300! We are pleased to announce an exciting travel adventure that will take us from the busting metropolis of London , to the historic beaches of Normandy , and into the heart of Germany . Our adventure will take us to the great cities of London, Portsmouth, Normandy, Bastogne, Cologne, Nuremburg, Munich, and Verchtesgaden (in the Alps) and sites including Buckingham Palace, a West End Theatre show, the Imperial War Museum, a ferry ride across the English Channel, the D-Day Beaches of Normandy, the Rhine River, Dachau Concentration Camp, Nyphenburg Palace, and the Berghof (the Eagle's Nest). Get your passports in order and start packing because this trip departs July 2019 ! You can see the the tour itinerary and details at: educationaltravel.com/Meyer‐8870 . Greg Pschirrer & Theresa Meyer have been leading student and parent (yes, parents are welcome to come!) travel tours since 2007 with WorldStrides. The cost of the 11-day trip includes round-trip airfare, a full-time Tour Director, deluxe hotel accommodations, daily European breakfasts and gourmet dinners, entrance fees to select attractions, a private tour bus, and professionally guided sightseeing tours for $5,496. All you are responsible for on tour are lunches and souvenirs! This trip is not an LC sponsored event. If you are interested or if you have questions, please email [email protected] or visit www.tigertravel.info . Come fly away with us for an adventure of a lifetime!! We will hold an informational meeting for students on Friday, November 2 at lunch in 129 for students to learn more about our trip.

Volunteer Opportunity:

People in our community partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. 

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Fun with Fruit and Veggies in the School Cafeteria and at Home! Concorde Pears from Bunny Laine Orchard in Malott Washington are the Harvest Fruit for November! Students will have an opportunity to try local Concorde Pears fresh on the salad bar and baked in ”Honey Cinnamon Baked Pears with Yogurt and Granola” (see recipe below) on the school lunch line. Fun facts about the pears:  

Honey Cinnamon Baked Pears with Yogurt and Granola (Recipe adapted from Pear Bureau Northwest)

2 large fresh pears 

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons honey

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups low-fat vanilla or plain yogurt

1 cup granola

 

Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil. Wash the pears and cut each into quarters and remove the core. Cut each pear quarter in half. Place the pear wedges into a mixing bowl and add the vegetable oil, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Gently toss the pears until they are evenly coated with the seasonings. Place pear wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes until tender and browned. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve 2 baked pear wedges topped with 1/4 cup yogurt and 1/8 cup granola. Serves 8.

Flu Shot Clinic: Rescheduled FREE flu shot clinic for LC students on Tuesday, November 6 from 8:30-11:30am (at LC) *Students must have signed parent/guardian consent form* This is an optional annual immunization and is not required for school attendance. Please contact LC’s school nurse for form(s) or questions or visit the Spokane Public Schools website for additional information.

REMINDERS

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Bite2Go Program: Lewis and Clark High School aspires to bring meal security to eliminate the nutritional gap of secondary students on the weekend. We intend to fulfill this goal with the Bite2Go program, which is a program run by LC DECA members meant to help get food to students for the weekend. Students can sign up here: https://bite2goxl.wufoo.com/forms/qm06bi70x1ctoq/

Directions:

Morning Drop Off / After School Pickup: Before and after school, 4th Avenue in front of LC is a busy place with school buses and parents competing for limited space. In order to help alleviate congestion, we recommend that parents drop off and pick up students either on 5th Avenue, 3rd, Avenue or a block east or west of LC on 4th Avenue. It is important to not park (even for a drop off) in the bus zones. Thank you for your help!

Absences: If your student is going to be absent, please call our attendance hotline to excuse the absence at 354-6968. Please leave a message with your name, your student's name, clearly spelling out the last name, how long your student will be absent, and the reason for the absence. An unexcused absence will generate an automated phone call home.

If your child is going to have an extended absence, please have them go to the Student Office to pick up an Extended Absence Sheet to give teacher advanced notice of the absence.

Parent/Visitor Parking at LC: If you come to LC during the school day, we do not have visitor parking. You can park at any of the metered spots across the street. For after-hours events, you can park in any of the three parking lots under the freeway (across from the main LC building, across from the field house, and the far east lot) or on the street. If you ever get a parking ticket (in the 3 LC parking lots only) during an evening event, please let us know and we can take care of it for you. The lot to the west of LC (across from the grass quad) is not owned by LC, please do not park there.

FamilyID Athletic Clearance/Registration: FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user-friendly way to register for activities, while helping us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register, the system keeps track of your information, so you only have to enter it once for multiple uses, family members and programs. If you do not have Internet access, you can use a computer at LC. The first time you register, it is recommended that you use a computer. After that, registrations can easily be done on your phone. If needed, paper packets are still available in the Business Office. Register at:

GSL Sports Pass for Parents: You can purchase your adult GSL Pass in the Business Office for $76 (cash/check only) or online at for $76 (plus online fees) at: https://northwesttickets.com/events/gsl-sports-pass

L og into your Microsoft 365 Account: All LC students have access to the full suite of Microsoft Office's newest software both online and for home download.

Go to http://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/23164 to learn how to log in. Many of our teachers, counselors, and administrators email information to the student’s email, so it is advised that all students log in to make sure they have access.

Your account will be active for up to a year after you graduate, then it will be deactivated, so be sure to save files once you graduate!

Donate to the Student Assistance Fund: When you come in to pay student fees in the Business Office, please consider donating to the Student Assistance fund. This fund helps needy students pay for the required class fees and athletic fees. Every dollar donated goes directly to LC students.

Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. officers Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Kevin O'Neill, (509) 354-5961 * Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Adam Swinyard, (509) 354-7393 *504 Compliance Officer, Gwen Harris, (509) 354-7393 * ADA Officer, Dr. Linda McDermott (509) 354-7265 * Affirmative Action Officer, Kevin O'Neill, (509) 354-5961 * Equal Opportunity Officer, Ramon Alvarez, (509) 354-7344 * 200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0206.