Little Elm High School
Weekly Newsletter - April 15, 2018
17-18 is Quickly Coming to an End.
As the 17-18 school year winds down with students, teachers and parents counting down the days until final school bell rings this year, there are still many things to check off the to-do list. For students who either want to get ahead or need to re-take a class summer school plans should be a priority. The dates are set and final details about registration, location, and hours will be available soon. If you are an athlete, want to join an athletic team, or know an aspiring athlete - Summer Athletic Camp Information is available now. Register early to secure your spot!
Here are some of the important dates for these last few weeks of school:
Important Dates –
April 16-20 National Leadership Week
April 18 (Wed.) - Peach Fuzz Volleyball 4:00 - 6:30 PM
April 20 (Fri.) - Blue Angels Spring Show 7:00 PM, LEHS Auditorium
April 21 (Sat) - Senior Prom 7:30 PM @ The Springs Event Center Aubrey, Texas
April 26 (Thurs) - LEISD Special Olympics Track Meet at LEAC
April 27 (Fri) - On campus student job fair 8-10 am
April 30 - May 4 - Buy One, Get One Book Fair (potential dates)
May 1 (Tue) - Top Ten Luncheon at The Tribute by invitation
May 3 (Thurs) - LEISD Education Foundation Lobo Honor Gala 6:00 PM
May 3 (Thurs) - Underclassmen Awards 6:30 PM at LEHS Auditorium
May 7-11 (Mon-Fri) - STAAR EOC Testing (Algebra, Biology, US History)
May 7 - 18 (Mon-Fri) - AP Exams
May 7 - Band Spring Concert
May 17 (Thurs) - Senior Awards 6:30 PM at LEHS Auditorium
May 18 (Fri) - Senior exams periods (4, 5A, & 7) - Underclass 7th period exam
May 21 (Mon) - Senior exams periods (1, 2, 3, 5B, & 6) - Underclass 6th period exam
May 22 (Tue) - Exams, early release @ 11:20 AM
May 23 (Wed.) - Exams, early release @ 11:20 AM
May 26 (Sat) - Graduation @ UNT 10 AM
Appreciation Dates -
- Administrative Assistants (Secretaries) Week - April 23-27
- LEISD Teacher Appreciation Week - April 30-May 4
- Nurse’s Appreciation Day - May 9
- National Police (SRO) Appreciation Week - May 13-19
With the end in sight and so many culminating activities crowding our calendar, it is easy to get overwhelmed. There are several things you can do to make sure you keep up with all of the end of year dead-lines, activities, and celebrations. First make a list or put a shared calendar in a place that others can help you remember important events and due dates. Additionally, stay connected - read the weekly newsletter, check your email, and watch the daily announcements. We use many channels to communicate and there is not a better time to follow our Twitter or like our Facebook page. As Lobos one of our core values is to provide open, transparent, and timely communication. In the words of Oprah Winfrey, "Great communication begins with connection."
Renee Pentecost
Principal
Little Elm High School
LEHS Awarded at Dallas Summer Musicals Contest!
This year, our theatre program received TWO Honorable Mentions at the DSM High School Musical Theatre Awards! Special recognition goes to Emma Ray for her costume designs and the dynamic due Paitlynn Thorpe and Jessica Cohen for their lighting designs.
This regional contest is part of a broader national talent contest. We compete with nearly 80 schools from north Texas AND Oklahoma. If you see these students, please give them a hearty congratulations!
Here are a few articles about the Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Contest:
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts/theater/2018/04/09/2018-dallas-summer-musicals-high-school-awards
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/why-musicals-should-be-as-respected-as-sports-programs
LEHS Daily Announcements go Video....
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!
The vote is in...
PAYMENT ($75 cash or check) AND SIGNED PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE BY MAY 1 AT 3:00 PM IN THE E-K OFFICE.
Grad Night Permission Form
Student/Parent Information Six Flags Grad Night
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
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
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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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