LVHS Newsletter
Excellence In All We Do.
April 27, 2018
And, now we are active on TWITTER! You can follow us @hs_lagovista.
Last Week in Pictures...
GT ISM Projects
He Digs Dinosaurs
Mammalian Mysteries of Laramidia- Expedition Paleo, showed his amazing work and dedication to paleontology.
Highland Lakes Grille - Give back night!
Great season, LVHS softball
Bring Back The Band
Thank you, Point Venture Lions Club
We appreciate all you do for our schools!
Congrats, Cameron
Yum, Yummmm
(Mr. Pruitt approved of the use of this picture.)
Fiesta¡
State Bound
Baseball Advancing to Play-offs
Michael's GT ISM Project is too amazing not to share. Check it out:
Next Week at LVHS:
- Viking 7 on 7, 6-8 pm
- Talent Show Audition (Sign up outside Mrs. Hunter's classroom)
Tuesday, May 1:
- Talent Show Auditions
Thursday, May 3:
- Scholarship Lunch Buddies for seniors in Mrs. Huerta's office
- FCA - MAC during advisory
Friday,May 4:
- GenTx Day at LVHS - ceremony honoring the seniors and recognizing their post-high school plans - advisory, 10:45 - 11:15 am
Talent Show Deets
Final Exam Schedule
9th, 10th, and 11th graders - 1st and 8th periods
Wednesday, 5/23 - Final Exams - 12th graders - 1, 2, 3, 4 exams
9th, 10th, and 11th graders - 4th and 5th periods
Thursday, 5/24 - 9th, 10th, and 11th graders - 6th and 7th period exams
12th graders - Walkabout at LVES, 8:20, then Senior Trip
Friday, 5/25 -12th graders - Graduation practice at 9:30 am, LVHS gym
9th, 10th, and 11th graders - 2nd and 3rd period exams
1st period meets from 8:05 - 9:10 - iPads collected at that time
No advisory.
2nd period is from 9:15 - 10:45. All 3rd period classes meet from 10:50 - 12:20.
Early release for students at 12:20.
Graduation starts at 6:00.
Seniors report to aux gym at 5:00.
AP Corner
2. Start making sure your student still has their iPad, charger block, and charging cord. If not reach out to technology to buy replacements.
3. Only 4 Saturdays remaining to make up hours! Don't miss anymore school!
4. STAAR: Algebra 1 - May 8th. Biology - May 9th. U.S. History - May 10th.
5. I think the senior gift should be 10 more speed bumps!
To us a yellow school bus is ordinary, but it's an iconic symbol every international student knows from American movies. One of the many common things that exchange students anticipate is their first yellow school bus ride!
This is a good example of how some of the things we take for granted are new and exciting for an international student. If you are willing to open your home and your heart to become a host family, you can begin a lifelong kinship and have made a young persons dream of coming to America come true, too.
Exchange students need cultural guidance from an American host family in addition to room and board during their program. Hosts provide a bed and basic meals while students have their own spending money and medical insurance. Students attend school and participate in routine school, community and family activities. Both the host family and student has constant support via me, your local coordinator. We are a national non-profit organization. We work with students, families and schools daily by reaching out to encourage a lifelong journey of global peace and understanding in today's world. Join us to expand your world and make lifelong friendships!
Melodie Bradbury 512-947-8025
Melodienotes@gmail.comOld news we keep in here for your reference:
Blue and Gold Ceremony
Blue and Gold Ceremony
May 16, 2018
6:30 pm
LVHS Performing Arts Center
Class of 2018 Graduation Ceremony Information
6:00 pm
Lago Vista High School Gym
Doors will open for seating at 5:00 pm.
Please consider joining PTSA!
- Parent-Teacher-Student-Association
- Open to all parents, teachers, and students at LVHS. Students who are members all four years of high school will be eligible to compete for National PTA scholarships their senior year.
- To provide our students and parents with training and support that the National PTA provides, free of charge, to members.
- To provide teachers with support they might need in their classrooms through financial assistance with classroom supplies and monthly teacher appreciation.
- To provide our students with opportunities for college scholarships through National PTA.
How much?
- Membership is $10 per person, renewable each school year. $4.50 goes to the National PTA and $5.50 will go towards our local PTSA.
How?
- Complete the PTSA Membership Form and return with your payment (cash or check made out to LVHS PTSA) to LVHS. Click here to download and complete the registration form.
For the past several years, Lago Vista ISD has put together a list of various summer learning opportunities in the Austin area that may be helpful to Lago Vista ISD parents and students who are looking for summer fun and learning options. This year, we are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Live Grow Play Austin for our 2018 Summer Camp Guide. As a result of this partnership, this year's summer camp guide is fully searchable by interest, location, date, price, etc.
To view the 2018 summer camp guide, visit:
https://www.livegrowplayaustin.com/camps
Thank you Live Grow Play Austin for partnering with Lago Vista ISD and for providing this awesome guide for our families! It’s definitely not too soon to start thinking about what you want to do to have a great summer!
StayAlert System Reminder!
Users may anonymously report concerns 24-7-365 via the StayALERT website, an e-mail, a phone call to a recorded and monitored line, or via a text message from a cell phone. Photos and video clips pertaining to the StayALERT report may be included. No special app required! Reportable information will be forwarded in a timely manner to a pre-designated school official for review.
To make a report, use one of the methods below:
Website: stayalert.info
Call or Text: (206) 406-6485
Email: report@stayalert.info
Morning tutorials- Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:45 in the MAC. Come get help from some of our great junior and senior members of the National Honor Society.
Attendance Matters
Our schoolwide attendance goal for this year is 97%. Our state funding is based on the percentage of students at school at 10:15 am every day. Higher attendance rate = more money for resources for your student.
For students who exceed our 96% goal, we are planning some more exciting rewards this year, such as a movie in the PAC, Kona Ice, and exam exemptions!
For students who miss school, here is some very important attendance information:
- 3 or more unexcused absences in a 4 week period - warning letter sent home, phone conference with at-risk coordinator and attendance improvement plan.
- 5 or more unexcused absences in a 6-week period - warning letter sent home, phone conference with administrator, attendance behavior plan reviewed.
- 7 or more unexcused absences in an 8-week period - warning letter sent home and Behavior Intervention Plan meeting called with the parents, student, and assistant principal.
- 10 or more unexcused absences in a 6 month period - truancy charges are filed. Parent, student and school administrator will be summoned to appear in truancy court.
Our campus goal is to reach 97% attendance each day.
Thanks for your support!
To whom should I talk about...
Registration, Transcripts: Our registrar, Tyra_Becker@lagovista.txed.net, 512-267-8300, extension 5503
Student Emotional Support, College Readiness, Student Schedules: Our counselor, Meghin_Huerta@lagovista.txed.net, 512-267-8300, extension 5504
Student Discipline, Ideas for School Improvement: Our assistant principal, Justin_Walker@lagovista.txed.net or principal, Heather_Stoner@lagovista.txed.net, 512-267-8300, extension 5500