Lincoln Lions
May 5, 2017
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13 Reasons Why
If you have not watched or heard about this series 13 Reasons Why, it follows a high schooler who has received 13 cassette tapes made by a classmate before she died by suicide; the tapes explain her 13 reasons for killing herself, essentially uncovering dark secrets that caused her suicide. The series is already claimed to be the most watched that Netflix has ever produced.
Producers for the show say they hope the series can help those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. However, the series, which many teenagers are binge watching without adult guidance and support, is raising concerns from suicide prevention experts about the potential risks posed by the sensationalized treatment of youth suicide.
While we do not recommend that all students view this series, it can be appreciated as an opportunity to better understand young people’s experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Children and youth who view this series will need supportive adults to process it. Take this opportunity to both prevent the risk of harm and identify ongoing social and behavior problems in the school community that may need to be addressed.
Please, have conversations with your son/daughter about current topics and issues.
Check Infinite Campus for 4th Quarter Progress Grades
Spring Cleaning
Please, keep in mind the following expectations:
* Remind students to dress appropriately as the temperatures warm up. This includes but not limited to appropriate length shorts, limited rips in jeans, shirts must cover the mid-drift, and no low hanging pant.
* Remind students that basketball, skateboards, and scooters must be stored during the day in a locker and/or classroom.
* Remind students to empty and clean out their backpack. When checking the backpack, remember that only school appropriate items can come to school.
Meeting Herb Kohl
STEMinar for Young Women
The purpose of the one time session is to familiarize young women with careers in tech outside of the realm of computer programming. The evening is free, hands-on, and dinner will be provided by Qdoba.
All girls are welcome to sign up and attend -- there is a QR Code on the posters, which will take them to the sign-up form. Optional: students may bring one parent.
Great America - 8th Grade
Great America - June 7
Requirements:
will have an attendance percentage of at least 90% for May 1 - June 6.
will be required to have passing grades in all coursework
will not have out of school suspensions for the month of May and June.
will not have any outstanding fees or fines (Paid no later than June 2nd)