Weekly Buzz
Lincoln High School
May 8, 2023
Weekly Newsletter
Dear Lincoln Families,
This week we are celebrating our teachers and staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Please take a moment to send a note of appreciation to a teacher or staff member who has made a positive impact on your student. If you wish to donate a treat for our staff this week, please drop it off at our Welcome Center.
This Friday is the last day of the final progress report for this school year. Please check your student's PowerSchool account to review their attendance and grades. Right now is a great time to reach out to your student’s teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
Grading Period Dates
May 12, 2023, Last Day of Quarter 4 Progress 4
June 14, 2023, Last Day of Quarter 4 (9th, 10th, 11th Grade)
May 8 - May 12
Monday 5/8
- AP Testing (See schedule below)
- Auditions for Graduation MC & Singer at 4:00 p.m. in Theater
Tuesday 5/9
- AP Testing (See schedule below)
- After-School Tutoring is available in the Library from 3:45 - 4:45
Wednesday 5/10
- Late start - school begins at 9:40 a.m.
- AP Testing (See schedule below)
- Senior College Signing Day! See below for details! 2-330
- SSC Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 5/11
Wear your college gear
- After-School Tutoring is available in the Library from 3:45 - 4:45
Friday 5/12
Wear your Hornet gear
Last Day of Quarter 4 Progress 4
Free grocery distribution at 4:00 pm
- Saturday School - Click HERE to sign your student up for Saturday School.
Please reference this calendar to note the remaining days of school for the 2022 - 2023 school year.
AP Testing Schedule
Honor Roll Celebration
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors who earned their name on the Honor Roll List (GPA of 3.0+) and Principal’s Honor Roll List (GPA of 4.0+) have received an invitation to our Honor Roll Ceremony taking place on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the theater. This is on the same evening as our Spring Open House and Exhibition of Student Learning event.
Awards & Scholarship Night for Class of 2023
OPEN HOUSE - MAY 17
We are looking for cheer coaches!
Here is a link to the job posting. Please share far and wide:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HpEfhm_HcgOgZK_7Ynt23jb_ilWyNaQWjAjZGKs1wEs/edit#gid=0
Battle of the Yearbook Ads - Students Only
Use this link www.thetakeoverlhs.com to vote for the best yearbook ad in THE BATTLE OF THE YEARBOOK ADS!
Identify yourself and grade level
Watch each of the 6 yearbook ads and give it a score of 1-10
Submit your scores
Voting ends 3rd period Wednesday. While your there, check out the new articles in the Editorial, Culture, and Community sections.
Community School Coordinator Position
Do you know anyone who would be great for this? Please forward to any possible great candidates! The Community School Site Coordinator position is now LIVE! To access the posting, CLICK HERE.
Description:
Coordinate professional development in partnership with community resource providers; recommend best practices and strategies for the development of a model Community School through administrative and highly technical functions relating to the District’s Community Schools efforts.
Compile, prepare, or supervise the preparation, compilation, and maintenance of a variety of needs assessments, statistical reports, special studies and observations, manuals, handbooks, and project activities.
Represent the District and assigned site at conferences, committees, and meetings; act as the liaison to administrators, consultants, school teams, community organizations, other departments, and school sites.
Develop, evaluate, implement, revise, interpret, and explain district and Community Schools pillars, objectives, strategies, best practices, policies, and procedures to the staff and the public.
Develop, evaluate, coordinate, and lead Community Schools Programs and services.
Assist in the development, evaluation, and allocation of the site-specific Community School budget and monitor budget expenditures.
Act as Community Schools program manager.
Train and lead the work of identified staff.
L6 Core Academy (Saturday School)
Class of 2023 (Seniors & Early Grad Juniors) Announcements
We would like to invite you to our next Senior Family meeting. We will be planning Prom decorations/volunteers needed to decorate. If you would like to be involved in helping for prom, please join us Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Welcome Center at Lincoln.
Here are the most recent announcements for you and your senior. Please read carefully through them as there is very important information as the end of the year approaches.
1. Coin Jar Donations:
Please bring your extra coins or dollar bills to the Welcome Center. All donations will help benefit the class of 2023
2. Prom
Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
Price: $110 April 1 - 30th
Buy tickets and get your prom contract in the finance office or using the link provided. https://sdusd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/13081/312/False/True or
Click here to buy prom tickets
3. Senior Award Nights
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Your student will receive an email to their school email address if they are receiving an award
4. Grad Nite - Note this is NOT a school-sponsored event
Friday, June 2, 2023, from 9:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
Payment Deadline is 4/30
$165; pay on Wednesdays at lunch in Welcome Center or Fridays after school in Welcome Center; Payments are CASH only
Email Ms. Jarvis at ejarvis@sandi.net for more information
Ms. Cornwell does not have involvement or information regarding Grad Nite
5. Senior Events
June 7 – June 12
More information to come
6. Cap & Gown Distribution
June 8, 2023
New Gym at 8:30 a.m.
7. Graduation Practice
June 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Attendance is mandatory
8. Graduation
June 14, 2023
Lincoln High Football Field at 2:00 p.m.
Students will be given 6 tickets; additional tickets will be $10 each
VIP Package: price to be determined; includes VIP parking, entrance, and VIP seats for 4
IMIN After School Program
Our After-School Program is called “IMIN.” IMIN offers many fantastic opportunities for enrichment and academic support. Please look at the MAY CALENDAR of ACTIVITIES and opportunities available to your student at no cost.Contact Ivan Ramirez at ivan@arc-experience.com or (619) 266.6500 X 2605 for more information.
WE HAVE A SWIM TEAM!
We have a swim coach. His name is Coach Joe Davalos. He’s coming in with a tremendous amount of experience not only as a former educator but having been and participated in swim as a young kid and head coached at numerous schools around the county. Here are the next steps taking place.
Interested students need to begin registering for Swim. We will need boys and girls to participate with the hopes to build a water polo team in the near future.
We are not officially in league but will be looking to participate in possible meets and competitions based on our numbers.
If your student is interested in joining our new swim team please have them contact our Athletic Director, Coach Fai dfai@sandi.net
COVID Test Kits Available for Pick Up
We appreciate your continued efforts to help keep our community healthy, especially staying home when sick. With holiday travel and gatherings planned for many in the coming weeks, and as various ailments continue to rise, the School will have COVID-19 test kits available for pick-up next week. Lincoln families, faculty, and staff may stop by the Nurse’s Office to receive a test kit.
Lunch Deliveries by Parents and Caregivers
FREE Shuttle Bus Service
The district is offering a morning and afternoon shuttle service for Lincoln students. Please click on the flier below. Contact Gerardo Constantino gconstantino@sandi.net or 619-962-0723 if you have any questions.
English - Flier Spanish - FlierContact our Athletic Director, Coach Fai dfai@sandi.net with any questions.
Lincoln High School
Email: avazquez@sandi.net
Website: www.lincoln.sandiegounified.org
Location: 4777 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 266-6500
Facebook: facebook.com/LincolnHighHornets
Twitter: @lincolnhighsd