We are one week into the second semester and we are off to a great start! It is very important that students work hard to stay caught up on their assignments throughout the semester and not get behind. Students can monitor their grades and missing assignments through Skyward and get additional assistance from their teachers during class and after school to stay caught up on their learning. We encourage all students to work closely with their teachers throughout the semester. We also encourage parents/guardians to reach out to their student's teachers to partner with them in their student's learning. Teacher contact information can be found below in this newsletter.

Skyward:

Students and parents/guardians can monitor grades and missing assignments throughout the semester using Skyward. Parents/guardians needing assistance in accessing their Skyward account can find helpful information and login support on our district website: CLICK HERE.

Attendance at school is extremely important! Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation. Students with high absenteeism, regardless of the reason, struggle to keep up on their learning and their grades. Students need passing grades to earn credit towards graduation. By being at school most of the days of the year, students receive valuable instruction and have an easier time keeping up on assignments. It is also important to make any appointments outside of school hours as much as possible to increase student attendance at school.

Cell Phones:

As we start the second semester, we want all students to continue staying engaged in their learning. As a reminder, our school expectation is that all cell phones are kept in student backpacks during class time. This expectations also includes anything that could be attached to the phone (ex: wired or wireless earbuds/headphones). Students may use their cell phones during passing time and lunch. Our staff thanks students for their cooperation in following this expectation.

Below is a reminder of our classroom expectations so that high levels of learning can take place.

Monday: Regular Schedule

Tuesday: Regular Schedule

Wednesday: Late Start Schedule

Thursday: Regular Schedule

Friday: Advisory Schedule

Please review the information and deadlines below to apply for SCAF scholarships. We encourage all seniors to apply!

Students needing additional support in the classes have an opportunity to work with teachers after school. Listed below are the days of the week students can get support in specific content areas after school (2:10 - 2:40 PM). NOTE: Students can also make arrangements with teachers for additional support if the days below do not work in their schedule for any reason.

Content Support Days (2:10 - 2:40 PM)

Monday: Math

Tuesday: English

Wednesday: Science

Thursday: S.S. / Mr. Clack's Elective Classes

We are here to support every student in their learning. Below are teachers' contact information if you need to ask any questions or need assistance. Teachers are available for students before and after school as well. Please contact your teacher to arrange a time for additional assistance if needed.

• Mr. Baugh - bbaugh@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Ms. Blackwood - eblackwood@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Mr. Brown - kbrown@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Mr. Choe - dchoe@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Mr. Christensen - nchristensen@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Mr. Clack - rclack@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Ms. Lightbody - slightbody@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Ms. O'Rourke - korourke@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Ms. Peterson - rpeterson@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Mr. Smith - dsmith@stanwood.wednet.edu

For additional assistance, students can reach out to our counselor, Christy Thompson at cthompson2@stanwood.wednet.edu.

The school district is adding text messaging capability to our school communication system, which currently uses phone calls and emails. The system will be configured to send text messages to cell phone numbers whose recipients have agreed to receive them.

Many of you already received a text from 67587 earlier this week requesting you to opt-in to receive important informational text messages from your child’s school. You simply need to Reply Y to confirm (messaging and data rates may apply).

Alternatively, you can text “Y” to 67587 to opt-in to receive texts. In the future, if a recipient’s cellphone number is changed or a new number added to our information system database, the new number will automatically be sent an opt-In message.

Seniors and their parents/guardians, please use the link or QR Code below to access the Senior Information Newsletter throughout the year. It is important to check the newsletter frequently as important information will be added as it become available.

The newsletter currently has information on how to order your cap, gown, and announcements as well as financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Presentation information from the Senior Meeting on Friday, January 13th is also included with more scholarship and important graduation information.

Lincoln Hill High School Graduation

Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Location: Performing Arts Center (PAC) at SHS

Senior Information

After School Art is every Thursday from 2:10 - 3:40 PM. All Lincoln Academy and Lincoln Hill High School students are able to attend. Students interested in this opportunity can contact Mr. Clack (rclack@stanwood.wednet.edu)

It is important that students come to school with their Chromebooks fully charged everyday. Please make sure Chromebooks are plugged in every evening so that they will not need to be charged during the school day. Students will then not need to bring their Chromebook charger to school and risk losing it.

The nomination period is now open for Stanwood-Camano School District’s Highly Capable Program. The class is for exceptionally advanced learners in reading and math for students in grades K-12.

Read more about the Highly Capable Program HERE

Nomination packets are available from school building secretaries or can be downloaded HERE. The nominations are due by January 26.

Supporting Student Success:

Our teachers work hard to support students academically everyday. Partnering with students and parents/guardians in this work is very important. Supporting students in staying caught up on their work and turning in any missing assignments is very important not only for student learning, but also in maintaining grades that will earn credits towards graduation.

Below are some steps you can take at home to support students academically:

• Review any missing assignments with your student by having your student login to their Skyward account. Locate the missing work and support your student in completing it. You may reach out to teachers with any questions you have.

• Review assignments with low scores and have students ask their teachers how they can redo an assignment or retake an assessment to show their new learning to earn a better grade.

• Arrange a time for students to get additional time and support from their teacher. Please refer to the Student Support section below in this newsletter for days of the week students can stay after school for additional support. (NOTE: If a specific day/time does not work in the student's schedule based on the teacher schedule below, please contact the teacher to find another day/time that will work).

We see our students working hard everyday and we are here to support them in their learning. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our teachers if you have any question.

Are you behind in credits? Credit Retrieval classes are here to help. This opportunity is available for all grades. Please contact our counselor, Christy Thompson, get enrolled. You can schedule a time to talk with her at school or contact her through email at cthompston2@stanwood.wednet.edu.

As the weather forecasts indicate, we may see cold weather this winter. Our Superintendent, Dr. Rumbaugh, has shared with everyone how we make the determination to delay or close schools due to ice, snow, flooding, etc.

• Safety first! We consider the safety of our children on buses, our student drivers, families driving and walking to school, and the safety of our staff, especially our bus drivers.

• We monitor weather patterns using multiple methods 24/7. In particular, we use a tool called Accuweather that is specifically designed to support school districts in looking ahead at weather patterns.

• When there is a concern about school starting on time, our staff begins driving the roads throughout the district as early as 2 a.m. We take photos, check road conditions, monitor traffic, look for hazards, etc. We typically drive the roads multiple times in the early morning to determine if conditions are improving, worsening, or staying the same.

• We strive to decide about the school day by 5 a.m. Once the decision is made, we begin communicating with families and staff. We communicate through:

• Autodialer (via School Messenger)

• Email (via School Messenger)

• Website

• Flash Alert

Predicting the weather is a challenge, and our primary goal is to ensure that the roads are safe, our campuses are easy to navigate, and the weather does not impede a safe school day.

Students, please remember that LHHS is a closed campus. Students must stay in designated areas at all times and this includes during the lunch hour. Sitting in cars or leaving campus during anytime of the school day is not allowed.

If your child needs a coat to keep warm this winter, the food bank can help. Sizes range from Newborn to 4XL. Website link

Shopping Days

Wednesdays 10am-3pm

Saturdays 10am-2pm

They are open at the same time as the Food Bank distribution days. They accept walk-ins, no appointments or vouchers needed.

Date

Wed Oct 19, 2022 – Sat Jan 14, 2023

Location

“New” Food Bank/Old Thrift Store

Eligibility

0-18 years old and Food Bank Member

Below you will find our school annual action plan (AAP) for the 2022-2023 school year that outlines our student goals and teaching strategies we are focusing on this year to support students in their learning. Our staff professional development this year will be focused on the strategies listed below.

Please CLICK HERE for last Friday's Family Message.

We always welcome volunteers. For more information about volunteering please visit the following link: https://www.stanwood.wednet.edu/community/volunteer

Click the link below to access the student calendar:

Student Calendar

The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Maurene Stanton (mstanton@stanwood.wednet.edu), or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu) Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.

El Distrito Escolar de Stanwood-Camano School District no discrimina en sus programas o actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano de guerra o grado militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género o identidad, discapacidad o uso de perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos de jóvenes especificados. El empleado mencionado a continuación ha sido designado para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Título IX / Oficial de Acción Afirmativa y Coordinador de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles, Maurene Stanton (mstanton@stanwood.wednet.edu), o la Sección 504 / Coordinador de la Ley de Discapacidades Estadounidenses, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu), Distrito Escolar Stanwood-Camano, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Teléfono: (360) 629- 1200.

Seniors pictures are due January 27, 2023. Please send a digital copy of your senior picture to Mr. Clack at rclack@stanwood.wednet.edu for the yearbook.

Any senior needing help getting a senior picture taken for the yearbook may contact Mr. Clack at rclack@stanwood.wednet.edu for assistance.

First semester grades and ASVAB assessment results for students who took the ASVAB assessment will be mailed home in early February.