News From The Nest 2021 - 2022
Landstown High Parent/Student Newsletter - October 18
Yearbook Staff Gives Back!
Homecoming 2021
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Homecoming festivities. From spirit days to door decorating to the parade, it was an exciting week to be an Eagle.
Congratulations to our entire Homecoming Court!
A special thank you to last year's Homecoming King and Queen, Nova Morgan-Potes and Marissa Siock, for returning to the Nest and crowning the Class of 2022 Homecoming King and Queen, Frederick Smith and Phoemela DelosSantos.
Proud of our Football and Cheerleading Teams!
Use Chromebooks for e-Hall Passes
Progress Reports and Report Cards
Please note the following regarding progress reports and report cards:
➔ Progress Report
Posted in ParentVUE : Quarter 1, Quarter 2, Quarter 3 and Quarter 4
➔ Report Cards
Posted in ParentVUE : Quarter 1, Quarter 2, and Quarter 3
Posted in ParentVUE and mailed home: Quarter 4
Please log in and review your student’s grades with them. If you do not have access to ParentVue, please check out this link for more information.
STEM Academy Newsletter Oct 2021
Please read our Oct 2021 2021-2021 STEM Academy Newsletter
We are excited to have students in the building. The following items are included in this edition of the academy newsletter:
- Academy Counsel Students Interest Form
- Student Helpers Needed for Academy Information at GRHS on Oct. 26th (Sign-Up)
- Virginia Space Grant Consortium Free NASA Programs (Earn College Credit)
- Math Tutors Available (during school day and afterschool)
Fast Food/Outside Food Deliveries Update
Our security desk was overwhelmed throughout the day; especially during lunch blocks with deliveries from restaurants, food delivery companies and family members that we had to put in place outside food delivery restrictions. As a result, students cannot receive deliveries of outside food (e.g. fast food). Students who bring their lunches to school are allowed to eat in their assigned lunch spaces. We will never not allow a student to eat their food if the delivery is completed but the student will have to eat in main office or pick it up at the end of the day.
Thank you for understanding!
Bookkeeper Alert: SchoolCash Online Now Available!
An online program is now available to pay your child’s yearbook, class trips, parking fees and so much more, and all from your own home. All you need to do is register through this link, https://vbschools.schoolcashonline.com/ , attach your child(ren) to your account and you will be able to make payments. To ensure a seamless registration, make sure to use the information that is on file with VBCPS. Please look for these current items that maybe attached to your student- Tech Ed fees, DECA dues, or Parking Pass.
If you have any issues registering please call 1-866-961-1803.
Advanced Placement (AP) Parent Letter
College & University Visits
Attentions Juniors and Seniors:
Please use this link (College Visits Sign-up) to sign-up for fall college visits. After you sign-up for the visit, your teacher will recieve an e-hallpass one day prior to the visit. This is the only way you will be admitted. This sign-up form will be updated weekly so check back as needed.
You are responsible for any assignments missed during visit.
MAKE-UP PICTURES FOR 9TH – 11TH GRADE STUDENTS
Make-up pictures for 9th – 11th grader will take place in the auditorium on Monday, November 1. Students need to sign up for a time in the Student Activities Office. Order forms can also be picked up in that office. Proofs from the original picture day will be circulated to the students in the next few days.
SENIOR PICTURES
Seniors still have time to take or retake their yearbook picture. This can be done at the local Lifetouch studio. There is no charge for retakes or for yearbook only pictures. To guarantee your picture will be in the yearbook, please try to get this taken care of by December 1.
Simply go to the website below to setup an appointment:
www.prestigeportraits.com/vabeach
Below is the contact person at Lifetouch should you have any questions:
Senior Portraits Division - Lifetouch Studios
1-800-736-4775 - Senior Customer Service
Debbie Harrell - BWH8
Yearbook and Senior Pictures
Seniors, do you still need to take your senior portrait with Prestige by Lifetouch? Yearbook only photos and retake photos are NO CHARGE. Interested in casual look photos, too? You can have those done for a reasonable price as well.
Our senior appointment website is: www.prestigeportraits.com/vabeach
Select a date and time that works for you but remember it should be done by December 22 if you want to be sure you're in the yearbook.
If they choose to go with another studio, they need to make sure the image is emailed to Mrs. Bell at etbell@vbschools.com.
Message From Our Jostens Representative
- Juniors and Seniors: watch this short video regarding the class ring deadline extension, free Adidas backpack with the school logo, and I am running another contest to get a free class ring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1XegD954uI
- Reminder to all seniors: Place your cap & gown and graduation announcement orders online at www.jostens.com.
Please contact me if there are questions.
Eric Harvell
eric.harvell@jostens.com
Jostens
Landstown High Calendars
Remember to check our calendars on the school's website for events and details.
News from Our LHS PTSA
Landstown High School Parent Teacher Student Association (LHS PTSA) is excited to welcome our Eagles back! We are looking forward to a great year supporting our kids and teachers so they can continue to attain excellence in education! You are important to our PTA. Your presence and involvement in your child’s education are critical factors to school success and student achievement. When parents are engaged in their child’s education, students benefit. We are always looking for volunteers to support our LHS PTSA, if you are interested please e-mail our President at shawaue@aol.com.
The primary way to make this the best year for your student and our school is to join the PTA! This is your chance to be a member of a great organization that funds many student and teacher events. Seniors remember to be eligible for the LHS PTSA scholarship you must be a LHS PTSA member. This year we are highly encouraging everyone to join online through our Member Hub store at https://landstownptsa.memberhub.com/store. 30 September we will have a drawing of all members, we will give out five $25 gift card to parents and students!! Staff we have special incentives for you as well!!
Activity Yard Signs
Virginia Space Grant Consortium Pre-College Programs For 2021-22
- Grades eight and nine: BLAST Application available: Nov. 12; Application deadline: Feb. 7, 2022; for more information, visit https://vsgc.odu.edu/blast/
- Grade 10: Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) Application deadline: Oct. 17; for more information, visit https://vsgc.odu.edu/spacecoast/
- Grades 11 - 12: Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) Application deadline: Oct. 24; for more information, visit https://vsgc.odu.edu/VASTS/
- Grades 11-12: Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) Application deadline: Oct. 24; for more information, visit https://vsgc.odu.edu/vesss/
- Grades nine through 12: Pathways Flight Academies Program Application deadline: TBA; for more information, visit http://vsgc.odu.edu/pathwaysflightacademies/
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, 17th Annual Student-Athlete Achievement Awards
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is announcing that beginning August 2, 2021 they will be accepting nominations for their 17th annual Student-Athlete Achievement Awards scholarships. The nominating period will run through October 22.
The Hall of Fame aims to recognize juniors and seniors from Virginia’s high schools that excel academically, athletically, and in their communities. Last year, the Hall of Fame awarded $12,000 in scholarships through their Student-Athlete Achievement Awards.
Eligibility criteria is below:
- Students must attend a Virginia high school (public/private)
- Students must be a junior or senior during the academic year of 2021 – 2022 to apply
- Students who have a GPA of 3.0 of higher
- Students must letter in at least 1 VHSL/VISAA sanctioned sport
- At least 1 letter of recommendation must be submitted along with the student’s academic/athletic/civic credentials
- Student must submit a minimum 500-word personal essay on the following:
- Please explain your involvement among your school and greater communities.
- Please describe your reason for pursuing this scholarship and its importance to you.
- Please describe the role athletics has played in your overall development.
More information on the nomination and selection process can be found on their website; https://vasportshof.com/2021-student-athlete-achievement-awards/.
Student Parking Permits
A Message from Our Bookkeeper on Fees & Obligations
The link below will show you how to check if your student has any potential fees or obligations due to Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Any fees accumulated through the student’s enrollment with Virginia Beach Schools will be on their Fee tab in Parent Portal (PatentVUE). Please contact Amber Fisher, Bookkeeper, to clear any of these obligations off your student’s record.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T_Tq4FUHu3hKMUNuyswEbuDKqdGtgN9n/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Amber Fisher
Bookkeper
(757) 648-5542
Landstown High School
Email: paula.johnson@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.landstownhs.vbschools.com/
Location: 2001 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: 757-648-5500
Twitter: @LandstownEagles