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#WeAreFamiLEE
2022-23 Week 11 - October 16, 2022
The Weekly Newsletter of Lee High School…
Where Great Things Are Happening!
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/lee-high-school
Phone: 256-428-8150
Facebook: facebook.com/leehighhsv
Twitter: @leehighhsv
Upcoming Events
Monday, 10/17
- Girls Flag Football vs. Mae Jemison @ Mae Jemison: 6:00pm
Tuesday, 10/18
- 9th-11th Grade School Picture Day: All Day
- Makeup PreACT Test For Sophomores: 8:30am
- Makeup ACT WorkKeys Test For Seniors: 8:30am
- Parent and Family Engagement Workshop in the Lecture Hall: 11:00am
- All City Choir Concert @ First Baptist Church: 7:00pm
Wednesday, 10/19
- I Applied To College Week Rep Your Favorite College Dress-Up Day
- PTSA Board Meeting in the Library: 9:00am
- 11th & 12th Grade PST in room 219: 3:45
Thursday, 10/20
- Talent Show Rehearsal in Ms. Daniel's Room: 3:45pm
- Last Chance Cross Country Meet @ Scottsboro HS: 4:00pm
- Golf Tryouts @ Madison Golf Center: 4:00-5:00pm
- Senior Skate Night @ Roller Time: 5:00-7:00pm
- Girls Flag Football vs. Sparkman @ Lee HS: 6:00pm (Senior Night)
Friday, 10/21
- Club Day: Zero Period
- Talent Show Rehearsal in Ms. Daniel's Room: 3:45pm
- Varsity Football vs. Columbia @ Milton Frank Stadium: 7:00pm
Saturday, 10/22
- ACT Test @ Lee HS: 8:00am
Sunday, 10/23
- Homecoming Week Class Hallway Decorating Competition: 12:00-7:00pm
Next Week
Monday, 10/24
Scholarship Information Meeting in the Counseling Conference Room: 12:00pm
Homecoming Movie Night in the Lecture Hall: 4:00pm
JV Football vs. Elkmont HS @ Lee HS: 7:00pm
Tuesday, 10/25
- Talent Show Rehearsal in Ms. Daniel's Room: 3:45pm
Homecoming Students vs. Faculty Dodgeball Game in the Big Gym: 4:00pm
Bowling vs. Sparkman, Hartselle, & Bob Jones @ Madison Bowling: 4:30pm
Wednesday, 10/26
Bowling vs. Hazel Green, Buckhorn, & Jemison @ Pin Palace: 3:30pm
Homecoming FamiLEE Star Search Talent Show in the Theatre: 4:00pm
Thursday, 10/27
AHSAA Sectionals Cross Country Meet @ John Hunt Park: Time TBD
Homecoming Field Day & Cook Out On The Football Field: 4:00pm
LHS Theatre Presents A Devine Kerfuffle in the Theatre: 7:00pm
- Club Day: Zero Period
Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally: 4th Block
- LHS Theatre Presents A Devine Kerfuffle in the Theatre: 7:00pm
Varsity Football vs. Boaz @ Alabama A&M (Homecoming & Senior Night): 7:00pm
Saturday, 10/29
Grissom High Swim Meet @ Huntsville Aquatic Center: 10:30am
LHS Theatre Presents A Devine Kerfuffle in the Theatre: 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Homecoming 2022 Is Next Week!
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students who have birthdays this week!
- Monday, 10/17 - Amoria Cross-Mills
- Tuesday, 10/18 - Regiona Loguan-Butler
- Wednesday, 10/19 - Olivia Bumbalough and Ganiya Robinson
- Friday, 10/21 - Justine Oyola-Rivera
- Saturday, 10/22 - Ryan Tersinar
- Sunday, 10/23 - Ajazian Davis & Shaun Isom
Weekly Announcements & Updates
*It's "I Applied to College" week! Most colleges and universities waive their application fee this week. All seniors will be working with Mrs. Lee to knock out some college applications this week.
- Monday - Each teacher will work with their advisory to decorate their door with a college of your choice. Get creative. The best door will win a prize for the staff member and their advisory. If you don't have an advisory work with one of your classes to get your door done. Doors will be judged Friday morning.
- Wednesday - all students (all grades) and staff should rep their favorite school. Wear a shirt from the college of your choice.
- Friday - winner of the college door decorating contest will be announced.
*Tryouts for the JV & Varsity Boys Basketball Teams will be THIS MONDAY October 17th, from 4:00-5:15pm in the big gym. You must have a current physical to try-out. See Coach Brown or Coach B for more information!
*9th-11th Grade School Picture Day will be THIS Tuesday, October 18th. Students will be called out of class to get their picture taken. Senior make-up for those who are not taking pictures at the Prestige studio will have the opportunity to do so on 11/28/2022. Please contact Ms. King with any questions.
*Please support the Lee High Girls Basketball Team THIS Wednesday, Oct. 19th between 4:00-9:00pm. This fundraiser will take place at the Nothing But Noodles at 4800 Whitesburg Dr. Suite 11, Huntsville, AL 35802. You must mention that you are there for Lee Girls Basketball. Proceeds will benefit the 2022-2023 Lee Ladies Basketball Team. Orders can be placed either dine-in, carry out, over the phone, or online.
*Senior Skate Night will be THIS Thursday, October 20, 2022 from
5:00pm to 7:00pm. This event will take place at Roller Time. To participate, bring $10 to Mrs. Fields by 10/17. No cashapp! Wear your best appropriate Halloween costume and bring money for concessions!
*Golf Tryouts are THIS Thursday at 4:00 @ the Madison Golf Center. Bring 5 dollars for a bucket of balls. Clubs provided if you do not have any. See Coach Judah for more info!
*We now have an After-School Tutoring Program run by NACEE!!! It will be every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:40-5:00 in room 112. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Shout-Outs
- Shout-out to our Freshmen of the Week from last week! Haven Kelley came to us from the AGT Program at Williams Middle School. Here at Lee, she is a member of the Visual Arts Magnet Program. In her free time, she likes to draw, watch movies, play cell phone games, and play videogames. After graduating from Lee, she wants to go to college to pursue a career in architecture & interior design for the blind and deaf. Brian Lewis comes to us from Chapman Middle School. Here at Lee, he is a member of the Beats Club and will be in the band next year. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his younger siblings and playing videogames. Congratulations to both of them for living out our #FamiLEE values so well!
- Shout-out to the members of the track team who came out to cook for their breakfast fundraiser on Saturday morning!
- Shout out to the Lee High School Cross Country Team for a great performance at the Metro Invitational meet last week!!
- Shout-out to Marching Band for an awesome performance in the Kentucky State University Homecoming Parade on Saturday!
Magnet Corner
Celebrations
- Shout out to all the Creative and Performing Arts Magnets for their work and performances at Sunday's Magnet Fair/Jamboree! Great Job!!!
Congratulations to Autumn Gunn and Diamond Whaley for representing Lee High School well as our Outstanding Choral students!
Upcoming Events
- Good luck to our All City Choir Participants as they perform in the All City Choir Concert THIS Tuesday, October 18th at 7:00 @ 1st Baptist on Governors Dr.
- Come join Lee High Theatre for a performance of A Divine Kerfuffle in the Theatre between October 27-29! The Silver Cast will perform Thursday and Saturday at 7:00pm. The Blue Cast will perform Friday at 7:00pm and Saturday at 2:00pm.
PTSA
Greetings Lee High School PTSA!
The PTSA Board will meet Wednesday, October 19 at 9:00 am in the Lee High School Library. Please plan to attend if you are an officer, a committee chair, or interested in becoming more involved. All members are welcome. We will cover the following business:
- Panel of officers and committee chairs - to be offered to the membership for an email vote?
- Review our planned events and activities for 2022 / 2023 -- Especially homecoming support which is right around the corner.
- Mr. Holder will update us on possible opportunities for PTSA to assist in areas of need (mentoring? tutoring?)
- Planning for Reflections
- Fundraising - Boston Butt Fundraiser for Super Bowl? Other ideas?
I'd prefer a live meeting if possible so that we can all get acquainted but can arrange a call-in option if you need to attend but can't make it in person. Just let me know via my contact info below.
Thank you!
Mary Scott Hunter, LHS PTSA President
256-426-9196 - cell
College Counselor Updates
- Ms. Lacey Guthrie will be joining the District College Counseling Team! She will cover Lee, Grissom, and Jemison High Schools. To get in touch with her, please e-mail her at lacey.guthrie@hsv-k12.org
- Connect with the District College Counselors online! We’re sharing information about college, scholarships, FAFSA, and more! Facebook: HCS District College Counselors. Website: https://sites.google.com/hsv-k12.org/hcscollegecounselors
- Please click here for the 2022-2023 college info chart!
Notes From The Nurse
- If you have any Covid concerns please contact Nurse Brooke at 256-428-8150 ext 277 or lauren.parsons@hsv-k12.org. Thank you.
- Notes From The Nurse
Planning Ahead
Tuesday, October 18: School Picture Day: All Day
Friday, November 11: Veterans Day, No School
Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25: Thanksgiving Break, No School
Friday, December 16: Half Day for Students, End of the First Semester
Monday, December 19 - Tuesday, January 3: Winter Break, No School
Tuesday, April 11: ACT Plus Writing Test For Juniors: 8:30am