Lago Vista High School News!
A newsletter for the parents, students, and staff of LVHS!
Excellence in Everything.
Monday, March 16, 2015
What's Been Happening?!
Mock interviews in freshman Professional Communications classes!
Students hear about the dangers of Distracted Driving!
Golf teams in full swing!
Collin Docker Named Texas High School Baseball 3A Hitter of the Week!
Kelsey Mumford featured as Time Warner Scholar-Athlete of the Week!
Boys' Powerlifting Regional Results.
Girls Powerlifters headed to State, too!
One Act Play Competition hosted by LVHS on March 28!
Softball Girls Win their first district game!
Congrats to Mr. Mathisen!
Getting the track ready!
Huge crowd in support of basktetball play-offs!
Student of the Month- Jade Simms!
Student of the Month - Darren and Devin!
Student of the Month - Chase!
Student of the Month - Dakota!
Prom Tickets are now on Sale!
New Athletic Director!
The Calendar is Super Full!
There is so much going on...Please be sure to remind your student to keep up with their classwork while out of school on school-related trips. It is very easy to dig a hole that is really hard to get out of if they don't!
Join us for a Parent Tech Training!
Yearbook News!
Don't forget to order your 2015 Lago Vista High School yearbook!
You can order one of two ways:
1. Go to http://www.yearbooks.biz and use order number 6814
OR
2. Bring a check for $50 to the high school and give to Mrs. Holt.
THIS week is Spring Break! School will resume on Monday, March 23, at 7:55 am! Enjoy the time off with your favorite Vikings!
AP Review Session Dates
Physics
April 11, 9:00-12:00 pm
April 18, 9:00-12:00 pm
May 2, 9:00-12:00 pm
AP Biology
May 4, 3:00-5:00 pm
May 5, 3:00-5:00 pm
May 6, 3:00-5:00 pm
May 7, 3:00-5:00 pm
May 8, 3:00-5:00 pm
Course Selection Cards Out in April!
STAAR Testing Dates!
Monday, March 30: English 1 STAAR
Wednesday, April 1: English 2 STAAR
Tuesday, May 5: Algebra STAAR
Wednesday, May 6: Biology STAAR
Thursday, May 7: US History STAAR
These testing dates will only affect the students who are currently enrolled in these classes or who have previously failed one of these STAAR tests.
GT Showcase!
Please be sure to come up and see some awesome student work at the LVISD GT Showcase, on April 9, 6:30-8:00, in the MAC at Lago Vista High School.
Garage Sale for Special Olympics!
If Your Student is in Pre-AP Spanish:
Counselor's Corner!
Seniors!
Local Scholarship Applications are due Tuesday, March 24, at 4:00 pm. No late applications will be accepted. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to earn financial support from our generous Lago Vista Community!
Ready for the SAT or ACT?
Check out these resources:
1. Join Catalyst for an ACT Bootcamp, a 2-day workshop that arms students with go-to strategies for every question they are guaranteed to face on the ACT. Catalyst's ACT Bootcamp is the only prep class designed by instructors who take the actual ACT every time the test is offered.
Dates & Times: Saturday, March 28th from 9am-1pm and Sunday, March 29th from 1pm-5pm
Cost: Just $175 for non-MFHS students, they unfortunately cannot accommodate walk-in students
2. The College Board website has sample SAT questions, full practice tests, official study guide as well as an online course: https://sat.collegeboard.org/home. Location: Marble Falls High School.
3. SAT Vocabulary App by Brainscape. It is $10, but it is a great study tool: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sat-vocab-*/id390573216?mt=8
4. In May 2015, Khan Academy will launch a free personalized study program: https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/practice
Register for upcoming Spring 2015 tests at:
sat.collegeboard.org
actstudent.org
Austin National College Fair
Austin Convention Center
Tuesday, April 7: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Parents and students participating in National College Fairs meet one-on-one with representatives from colleges and universities to discuss admission and financial aid opportunities at their respective institutions.
Register before the fair to make the most of your time onsite and ensure that colleges can follow up with you. Review the list of colleges that will be at the fair.
Upon arrival at the fair, pick up a map to find your best-fitting colleges. Counselors will be available onsite to help you determine the colleges that meet your requirements regarding major, location, and other areas of interest.
Report Cards Mailed Home on March 27, 2015!
Today marks the end of the third nine weeks. Report cards will be mailed home on Friday, March 27. Please be sure you are signed up to TxConnect so you can request to get alerts on grades and attendance.
Need to Report Mean or Unsafe Behaviors?
Help STOP bullying, acts of violence, harassment, drug/alcohol use and other unsafe behaviors!
Confidentially report school-related, unsafe, violent, or illegal behavior at any time, day or night.
Call or Text : 1-206-406-6485
Report Online: www.stayalert.info
Send an Email: report@stayalert.info
StayALERT is monitored in REAL TIME by REAL PEOPLE!
Who do I talk to about...
Registration, Transcripts: Our registrar, Tyra_Becker@lagovista.txed.net, 512-267-8300, extension 5503
Student Emotional Support, College Readiness, Student Schedules: Our counselor, Cindy_Slaughter@lagovista.txed.net, 512-267-8300, extension 5500
Student Discipline, Ideas for School Improvement: Our assistant principal, Eric_Holt@lagovista.txed.net or principal, Heather_Stoner@lagovista.txed.net, 512-267-8300, extension 5500
Bell Schedule!
A – Day
7:55 – 9:25 – Period 1
9:30 – 11:10 – Period 2 (announcements from 11:00-11:10)
11:15 – 11:45 – Period 3A lunch
11:50 – 1:20 – Period 3A
11:15 – 12:15 – Period 3B
12:15 – 12:45 – Lunch 3B
12:50 – 1:20 – Period 3B
1:25 – 2:55 – Period 4
3:00 – 3:25 – Tutorials/Enrichment/Acceleration/Mentoring (TEAM)
B-Day
7:55 – 9:25 – Period 5
9:30 – 11:10 – Period 6 (announcements from 11:00-11:10)
11:15 – 11:45 – Period 7A lunch
11:50 – 1:20 – Period 7A
11:15 – 12:15 – Period 7B
12:15 – 12:45 – Lunch 7B
12:50 – 1:20 – Period 7B
1:25 – 2:55 – Period 8
3:00 – 3:25 – Tutorials/Enrichment/Acceleration/Mentoring (TEAM)
Lago Vista High School
Email: heather_stoner@lagovista.txed.net
Website: www.lagovistaisd.net
Location: 5185 Lohman Ford Rd, Lago Vista, Texas 78645, United States
Phone: (512) 267 - 8300
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lagovistavikings
Twitter: @lvhsvikings