Seniors and Juniors:

This Thursday, January 12th is the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) assessment. If you have not met the graduation requirement of passing the Smarter Balanced Assessments in both Math and English-Language Arts, you can take the ASVAB and pass with 31 out of 100 to meet an alternative to the SBA requirement.

Reservations with Counselor Christy are required in order for the Military to prepare the testing materials. This will be the only opportunity you will have to take the ASVAB with LHHS this year. The ASVAB assesses English, Math, Science and some career competencies. It helps determine what career fields you could be skilled in.

This Friday, January 13th, there is an important senior meeting during advisory (9:28 – 10:00 AM). There will be a presentation on scholarships seniors can apply for as well as other important information seniors need to know in preparation for graduation this year. This meeting is for ALL seniors, seniors attending in-person and in our remote program.

We want your unique perspective and voice at the table to share what your school communities need and how we can better support students. This diverse group will form the inaugural Student-Superintendent Leadership Team.

Through this leadership team you will have the opportunity to work alongside Superintendent Dr. Rumbaugh and other district leaders to help shape the future of Stanwood-Camano schools. You will also develop your leadership, advocacy, and collaboration skills alongside a diverse community of peers. The team meets at the District office once a month.

The goal

Students working directly with the Superintendent, bringing the student voice to district level decision-making.

The work

Providing input on various topics including but not limited to school community, curriculum, school safety, social justice and opportunities for students.

The team

About 8-10 students from Stanwood High and about 4-6 students from Lincoln Hill High who represent and reflect the diversity of the district.

You can apply now for the Student-Superintendent Leadership Team using this form. Please spread the word to any and all who you think should consider joining this team. The deadline is January 24.

Apply HERE

Monday: Regular Schedule

Tuesday: Regular Schedule

Wednesday: Late Start Schedule

Thursday: Regular Schedule

Friday: Advisory Schedule

This Monday, students in our CORE Plus classes will have a presentation during 4th period from Boeing about a great opportunity for manufacturing internships this summer. Students 16 years or older who are taking our CORE Plus class at LHHS are eligible to apply. Juniors and seniors who are not currently enrolled in the CORE Plus class, but have taken it in the past are welcome to attend the presentation and apply as well.

This Wednesday, January 11th, LA/LHHS students and staff will be joining SHS for an assembly on Martin Luther King Jr. The assembly will take place during 2nd period (9:42 - 10:34 AM) and we will walk over to SHS Performing Arts Center (PAC) for the assembly.

Last Friday during advisory, students had time to review missing assignments in their classes and make a plan on what assignments they would complete and turn in this week. Students also learned about Unstuck Strategies they can use in class in order to support them in their learning.

Monitoring Grades and Missing Assignments:

As mentioned above, students were given time to review their grades in Skyward and identify missing assignments they need to complete and turn in. Students were given a handout to write down their plan and will show this to their advisory teacher next week to show what was accomplished from the plan.

Parents/guardians, please ask your student to show you their Missing Assignment Plan so you can support them in completing their missing assignments before the end of 1st semester on Friday, January 27th. As a reminder, students can arrange for 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).

Unstuck Strategies

During our advisory last Friday, students also learned about what Unstuck Strategies they can use in the classroom to support them in their learning. Please see below to review the Unstruck Strategies students can use:

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.

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). 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

Supporting Student Success:

Our teachers work hard to support students academically everyday. Partnering with students and parents/guardians in this work is very important. This is our last week before winter break and five school weeks before the end of 1st semester. 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. Teacher contact information can be found below.

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.

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.

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.

Lincoln Hill High School Graduation

Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Location: Performing Arts Center (PAC) at SHS

Senior Information

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.

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.

January 3rd: School Board Meeting - 1:00 p.m.

January 12th: ASVAB Testing - 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.

January 16th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

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.