Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Student Recognition & Congratulations:


The LHS varsity boys basketball team lost a nail biter last night to Chaparral by a score of 68 to 65.  We competed very well against last years 5A state champs but couldn't close the deal.  We take on Heritage Thursday night at Heritage in our season finale.  Hope to see you there!

Academic Announcements:

Students interested in the ACTS program and concurrent enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year should plan to attend an important, informational meeting today at 2:15 pm in the Forum. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Puchino in the Counseling Office.

Club Announcements:

Ink Club has a meeting in Ms. Fletcher's room tomorrow at 2:15. Bring all bake sale items and magazine submissions to Ms. Fletcher before Thursday!

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will meet tomorrow at 2:30 in room 102.  If you have any questions, please speak to Mr. Wentz or Student Kaitlin Vick

ATTENTION all Student Council members who signed up to do the Dr. Seuss Read Across America Event, there is a MANDATORY meeting Monday, February 25th in room 209 right after school (note date change).  It will be 20 minutes, but you MUST be there if you want to do this fun event.  Please see Ms Prestel if you have any questions.

 Sport Announcements:

Attention all Wrestlers – Equipment is due tomorrow after school in the wrestling room.  See Coach Swanson or Coach Burton with questions.

Athletes interested in playing boys spring lacrosse - A LAX Fundamental Clinic will run through Friday at Goddard Middle School from 4-6PM.  Participation in clinic is highly recommended and it's free.  LAX Tryouts are Monday 2/25 - Friday 3/1 at Goddard Middle School 4-6PM.

The LHS Girls Basketball team looks to hit double digit wins this week and Thursday night they take on rival Heritage!  We'd love to see a full crowd to support our Lions at "Pack the House" Night!  Everyone attending will have a chance to win a brand new HD Television from Best Buy or a free dinner for 2 from Romano's Italian restaurant!  Thursday night, 7:00!  Be there to help our Lions bring down the Eagles and PACK THE HOUSE!!!

Attention Spring Athletes: Registration Packets are due tomorrow.  Please see Mrs. Gray in the Athletic Department if you have any questions.

Special Events:

Legally Blonde the Musical opens at the end of this month on the LHS Mane Stage. Tickets are available at the box office during A and B lunches,6th period and after school. $7.00 for students and $10.00 for adults, the show opens Thursday February 28th at 7pm! Wear pink when you purchase your ticket and receive $1 off each ticket purchased!

Blog Announcements:

Attention Juniors! Sorry you can’t sleep in next Wednesday, February 27th, even though it's a late start Wednesday, because your MANDATORY “Junior Advisement” session and selection of your classes for next year will take place that morning…Wednesday morning… here at school beginning at 7:20 a.m. Remember, no bus transportation will be provided to get you here for Junior Advisement.  If you have questions, stop by the Post Grad Center.

Students who are planning to take AP exams can pay for their exams in the counseling office through March 31.  Students must first complete and print a copy of the AP survey on their Naviance account to bring with them when paying for their exams.  You must bring a check made out to LHS or pay cash at the time of registration.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Zerr in the counseling Office.

Attention to all writers, photographers and artists!!! We need your work. We want poems, photos, art pieces, short stories, essays, song lyrics, anything artistic to put in LHS INK Magazine. Deadline to submit is March 1st. Please email all work to Ms. Fletcher or submit it to one of the various INK submission boxes located in language arts and art classrooms.

Hey LHS parents! After-Prom committee will have gift cards for sale to a variety of stores and restaurants such as Snooze, Romano's and Hollywood Theaters ...just to name a few. We will be selling these at Parent/Teacher Conferences on March 5, 2013, and ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THIS YEAR’S AFTER-PROM AT BRUNSWICK ZONE!! Help support a great cause (keeping our kids safe and having fun….together!), and treat yourself to a local restaurant, or buy something at a favorite store! Thanks for supporting PTO After-Prom!