Little Elm High School
Weekly Newsletter - April 8, 2018
Believe That You Can, and You Are Already Half Way There
One of the many regrettable consequences of the rise of high-stakes testing is an increase in test anxiety, a condition that goes beyond the normal nervousness students may feel before a big test. Test anxiety can cause either a physical or emotional reaction to severe distress before, during, and/or after a test making it impossible for the student to do their best work. As parents and teachers know, tests can create crippling anxiety in students and anxious kids usually do not perform up to their true ability. So what can we do to help students during this busy testing season?
When students feel nervous, their capacity to think clearly and solve problems accurately is reduced. Students taking an exam must draw on their working memory so when they are anxious, their worries use up some of their working memory, leaving them with fewer resources to devote to the test. One strategy that can help them resolve their fears is to have them write about their thoughts and feelings immediately before the test. This can help them reduce negative thoughts and help them process a plan on how they can be successful on the test. Writing about their worries can allow students to unload them onto the page. Struggling students apprehension over tests can be especially overwhelming. The memory of past failures and a lack of confidence feed these students insecurities. Parents and teachers need to give this group of students lots of reassurance. They need to be shown tangible evidence that they are prepared for the test and they need to believe that their best effort will be enough. We need to learn to talk about performance in terms of growth rather than pass or fail.
Practical steps that can help relieve stress on the day of the test are get enough sleep, eat a hearty breakfast, come prepared, be on time, and practice some relaxation techniques like deep-breathing, positive self-talk, or visualization. This week all 9th grade students will take the STAAR English I EOC on Tuesday, April 10, and 10th grade students will take the STAAR English II EOC on Thursday, April 12. Both of these tests are 5 hours long. Please talk with your child about their test and help them work through any anxiety they may be feeling. They have worked hard all year long and have been well prepared for the test. Now they need to believe in themselves and understand that if they believe that they can, they are already half way there.
Renee Pentecost
Principal
Little Elm High School
Advanced Academics Presentation
Seniors Check your School Email!
You have received information on Prom Court. Do you have what it takes to be on PROM COURT 2K18? Does your date? If so fill out the form emailed to you to nominate yourself and your date to be on prom court. You will campaign during the week of April 2-6 by creating posters and other marketing ideas to get the votes you need to place yourself on PROM COURT 2K18. April 10th SENIORS will be voting for PROM COURT 2K18 during all lunches. The TOP 5 couples will be on PROM COURT 2K18!!! We will vote for KING and QUEEN 2K18 at PROM!! YOU MUST BE A CURRENT SENIOR to participate and in good standing with the district.
Also in your email is a sign up genius invitation to sign up for free photo appointments for Prom. The email is titled "Free Outdoor Professional Photography Session".
As these last few months of your senior year wind down, stay in the know by regularly checking your email!
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Tryouts for Student Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Program next year starts soon. For those interested in receiving a digital application or those that enrolled in Sports Medicine or Athletic Training have to Contact either Coach Kidwell lkidwell@littleelmisd.net or Coach Stine mstine@littleelmisd.net to receive an application.
- Applications DUE COMPLETED & SUBMITTED APRIL 12th
- Section 14 of App: to be completed by parents/ guardians
- Section 15 of App: Teacher References DUE April 17th
- Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting April 18th
- Orientation April 23rd -Tryouts Begin April 25th
April Student Athletic Trainers of the Month
Please congratulate the April Student Athletic Trainers of the Month: Elaina Camp, Samantha Katz, Cassidy James, and Cielo Quijada.
SATs casted their votes on 2 Veteran & 2 Rookie student athletic trainers to be recognized. Please read over what their Favorites are about April!
The LESMD-LC (LESMD Leadership Council) coordinate monthly to send out themed questionnaires to the winners of the SATs of the month votes. This month Joshua
Suaris (LESMD-LC 1st year Rep) designed the questions & presentation for April’s winners and did an amazing job! Thank you Josh!
Thank you Elaina, Sam, Cassidy & Cielo for your hard work and commitment to the LE Sports Medicine Program!
Coach Cox & Doc Stine
Report Harmful, Harassing, and Bullying Behavior
LEISD has an on-line tool called "Anonymous Alerts" that students, parents, and teachers can use to report harmful, harassing, and bullying type behaviors. Anonymous Alerts bullying reporting mobile app helps combat bullying and other negative activity in schools by empowering students to speak up. Social and peer pressures are some of the hardest obstacles for students to overcome. Anonymous Alerts encourages students, parents and staff to quickly, easily, and anonymously report bullying, cyber-bullying, gang-related issues, and other sensitive topics through private messages to school officials by building. All reports remain completely anonymous even during a two-way email conversation, although submitters have the option to reveal their identity if they prefer to have a person-to-person discussion.
To send a report from the Web/Internet go to: www.anonymousalerts.com/littleelmisd/
To send a report from your phone:
- Download the Anonymous Alerts® app for free from the Apple Store, Google Play store, and the Chrome store
- Start the App, enter login: leisd and password: leisd
- Send important reports to school officials
- Add a screen shot or photo about the incident
Teen Advisory Board Application Now Open
Application Deadline: May 1, 2018
The Little Elm Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is a group of upper middle and high school students who meet every month with the Youth Services Librarian to collaborate together in order to plan and promote fun and engaging teen programs at the Little Elm Public Library. The LETAB consists of teens who are eager to promote and encourage teen literacy by participating in community service projects.
Requirements
- Grades 8-12
- Commit to a minimum of 1 hour per month by attending a minimum of 1 meeting each month.
-meetings will be held twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
from 4 to 5PM. - Commit to being an active member from July through May.
- Must attend at least 5 YA programs yearly
- Own a Little Elm Library card that is in good standing (e.g., no overdue items)
Duties of Board Members
- Work with a team of fellow teen members to design innovate and fun programs for teens in the community
- Setup and cleanup after programs
- Suggest materials for teen collection (e.g., books and DVDs)
- Market and promote teen programs
- Take on a leadership role
- Contribute innovative ideas
Benefits
- Members of this board will receive credit for volunteer hours that can be applied towards high school and church programs
- A chance to earn a Little Elm Friends of the Library Scholarship
- Letters of recommendation and referral letters towards colleges and jobs
- Develop strong leadership skills needed for college and work
Scholarship Opportunities
New Scholarship
Drone Technology College Scholarship - Deadline May 1
The Drone Technology College Scholarship will provide two awards of $1,000 each to U.S. undergraduates who have an interest in pushing the drone industry forward, as demonstrated in an essay of 750-1,000 words. There is no cost to apply, and the only eligibility requirement is that applicants be enrolled in a U.S. college or university at the time of receiving the award. The deadline to apply is May 1st. To learn more, and to apply, visit https://www.dronepilotgroundschool.com/scholarship/.
(If you’re having trouble viewing the announcement, just paste this link into your browser: http://bit.ly/drone-college-scholarship.)
About Our Scholarships
Our Drone Technology College Scholarship provides two awards of $1,000 each to two U.S. college students based on the quality of an essay of 750-1,000 and the strength of their letter of support. The deadline to apply is May 1st.
Our High School STEM Scholarship for Aspiring Commercial Drone Pilots supports high school students ages 16 and up who are serious about learning how to fly drones commercially by providing free access to Drone Pilot Ground School, a remote test prep course to help students prepare for the FAA’s Part 107 exam to become a commercial drone pilot. These scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, and there is no limit to the number of scholarships that may be awarded.
#1) DEADLINE AUGUST 31, 2018
NursingSchoolsAlmanac.com has just launched its fourth annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. Our website will award a $1,000 scholarship to a future nurse in the high school graduating class of 2018.
We will award this scholarship to the applicant who best demonstrates:
+ A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics
+ A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare
This scholarship competition is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on August 31, 2018.
Interested students may visit https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage. Here they'll find detailed scholarship information and the official application form.
Scholarship Search Site - Provided by College Board
College Covered
While you are there, check out the website College Covered. Do you want to know what you need in a winning college essay, what college entrance test score you need, or what makes a top notch college application? Get what you need to help get into the college of your dreams with the help of College Covered.
An App Matches Students with College Scholarships They Can Use
Little Elm High School
Chris Reza - Associate Principal (creza@littleelmisd.net)
Alen Palislamovic - White House Principal A - D (apalislamovic@littleelmisd.net)
Ruben Molinar - Grey House Principal E - K (rmolinar@littleelmisd.net)
Kyle Heller - Blue House Principal L - Ra (kheller@littleelmisd.net)
Terilyn Thomas-Monday - Gold House Principal Re - Z (tthomas-monday@littleelmisd.net)
Website: http://www.littleelmisd.net/Domain/9
Location: 1900 Walker Lane, Little Elm, TX, United States
Phone: (972) 947-9443
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