Lago Vista High School News!
A newsletter for the parents, students, and staff of LVHS!
October 12, 2014
What's Been Happening?!
Meliton, Brendon, Sam, and Cole become philosophers in Coach Kassell's class!
Seniors (represented here by JT Buckley) win the spirit stick!
Fans of the day Madi and Autumn show they have sophomore spirit!
Coach Haire's Character Talk - Coaching From the Neck Up!
Students Listening to the Importance of Making Good Choices!
Coach Haire in presentation mode!
Mr. Mathisen teaching freshmen Digital Citizenship!
We had our first Lockdown Drill...look how clear those hallways are!
Mrs. Slaughter working on Senior Conferences!
Nine weeks exam schedule:
Monday, October 13: No School (Columbus Day Holiday)
Tuesday, October 14: Periods 3 and 4
Wednesday, October 15: PSAT in the morning (grades 9-11 - seniors follow usual schedule) and Period 8 Test
Thursday, October 16: Periods 1 and 2
Friday, October 17: Periods 5, 6 and 7 (many kids have 5th period athletics)
The nine weeks ends on Friday, October 10.
End of First Nine Weeks!
Special Olympics Silent Auction!
Lago Vista
Special Olympics
Silent Auction
Friday, October 17th
Lago Vista High School
Bidding starts at 5:00 pm and stops
when the game against Rockdale ends.
Contact Amanda Chapman 512.914.6978
or Tracy Wancho 512.565.8938
for more information or to donate items/services.
Buy a Decal and Support our DECA program!!
Get Yours Today (see sample above)!
LVHS DECA will be selling personalized car decals through the first week of November. Orders will be due by 11/7/14. Cost is $12.50 per decal and checks can be made to LVHS DECA.
Proceeds will assist in opening a new school store.
Orders can be placed with any DECA student member or with Mrs. Bode, room A127.
Senior Yearbook Portraits Coming Up!
PSAT Next Wednesday, October 15!
Here's a little more information on the PSAT:
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
§ Critical reading skills
§ Math problem-solving skills
§ Writing skills
Students in grades 9-11 will take the test on Wednesday morning. Room assignments have been posted, based on English classes. Seniors will attend their regularly scheduled classes.
No School on Monday, October 13!
The Latest on our Superintendent Search!
Applications were due to TASB my midnight, Tuesday, October 7. The Board has received electronic copies of all completed applications to reveiw. There is a special meeting of the Board on Tuesday, October 14, 6 PM, to discuss the applications as a group. This will be done in closed session. The Board will come out of closed session and vote on a number of applicants to interview. Initial interviews will occur later in October. After these interviews, the Board will meet to determine which applicants will be invited to a second interview which will occur the first part of November. The Board hopes to name a Lone Finalist around the middle of November. By law, they must then wait 21 days before a contract can be offered. They hope to offer a contract the first part of December such that the new person would be able to begin work in the District around the first of January.
Counselor's Corner...News from Mrs. Slaughter.
Time for Senior Conferences! I will be meeting with each senior and his/her parent(s) to review current transcript, graduation plans, college readiness, and goals for life after LVHS.
Please sign up for a conference using the following Signupgenius link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4dadac2ba5f58-senior
Early morning appointments are available upon special request. Please contact me at (512) 267-8300, Ext. 5506.
Representatives from Herff Jones will be at LVHS on Tuesday, October 28, to review orders for graduation announcements, caps, gowns, etc. Seniors need to report to the Cafeteria at 3:00!
Looking ahead...The College Readiness 101 Parent Workshop will be on November 5, from 6-7:30 at the Performing Arts Center. Guest speakers from UT, A&M, and Southwestern will be presenting on topics such as college applications, essays, financial aid, and much more. What an opportunity to be proactive about the college admissions process!
Deadline approaching quickly for Juniors and Seniors!
United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
The USSYP is a unique educational experience for outstanding junior or senior high school students who demonstrate leadership and an interest in government. Texas selects two student leaders as delegates and two as alternates. The delegates spend a week in Washington, D.C. immersed in leadership activities. Delegates will visit the Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court, and Pentagon. Delegates will hear major addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials of the Department of State and the Department of Defense, as well as other federal departments. Delegates have all transportation, hotel and meal expenses provided.
Each delegate is also awarded a $5,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies. The program is sponsored by the Hearst Foundations.
Please see the Texas Education Agency (TEA) USSYP webpage for more information: www.tea.state.tx.us/USSYP/
Application due date: October 15, 2014
Great Opportunity for Seniors...
The United States (U.S.) Presidential Scholars Program honors graduating seniors for their outstanding scholarship and achievement. Seniors chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to receive a medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House. While there, the students have opportunities to engage with accomplished people, participate in conversations over issues that concern America and the world, and participate in other activities.
TEA invites high school seniors graduating between January and June of 2015 to apply for the opportunity to be a U.S. Presidential Scholar. The Commissioner of Education will nominate five male and five female candidates to apply for the honor.
Please see TEA’s U.S. Presidential Scholars Program webpage for more information: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/Presidential_Scholar/
Application due date: October 27, 2014
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
Calendar!
http://www.lagovistaisd.net/users/0002/Communication/oct%2014%20AAG.pdf
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