News From The Nest
Landstown High Parent/Student Newsletter - October 3, 2022
German-American Heritage Week
Eagle Family Focus Group
The first Eagle Family Focus Group of this school year is on Tuesday, October 4,2022 at 9 am and 6 pm. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the survey by clicking here. Upon completion of the survey, the link will be sent to you no later than 8 am on Tuesday, October 4.
Parent Partnerships and School Library Collections
School libraries offer two procedures to partner with parents and legal guardians regarding the materials that their students check out from their school libraries. The link to Destiny Discover (library catalog) and the two forms referenced below can be found at vbschools.com/parents.
- A parent or legal guardian may request that their children be restricted from checking out specific titles, authors, or series. They may search their school’s Destiny Catalog via the division website to identify titles that they wish to restrict. They may then complete a “Request for Limited Access of Library Materials (Individual Student)” form and submit it to their school’s library media specialist. The child will be restricted from checking out the items from any VBCPS school library. When library materials are intended to be used for instructional purposes, parents/legal guardians may determine whether they are appropriate for their children. Library materials are considered instructional materials when used (i) for completion of an assignment, or (ii) as part of an academic or extracurricular educational program.
- A parent or legal guardian may request that they be notified in advance, given the opportunity to review the material, and request an alternative when their child is attempting to check out a library item for instructional purposes. The child will be restricted from checking out the material until the parent or legal guardian has given express permission that the item may be checked out. Parents and legal guardians who wish to take advantage of this opportunity should complete a “Parent/Legal Guardian Prior Notification for Student Checkout of Library Materials to be Used for Instructional Purposes” form and submit it to their school’s library media specialist.
Student Leaders for Beach Girls Rock at Landstown HS
UPCOMING JUNIOR AND SENIOR MEETINGS WITH JOSTENS
Landstown High Calendars
Remember to check our calendars on the school's website for events and details.
Join the Landstown HS PTSA
I’m excited about this upcoming year, and I’m looking forward to serving with each of you!!
Dr. Cortha M. Pringle
22-23 LHS PTSA President
The LHS PTSA NEEDS YOU!
The LHS PTSA NEEDS YOU! We are looking for individuals to work on the following committees:
- Reflections Contest
- All Night Grad Night Committee
On an average, you will spend 10-15 hours per month to assist in planning and implementing activities for our staff and students, which includes a monthly executive board meeting, which is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the School library. Please use this link to join our PTSA (STUDENTS, too): https://landstownptsa.memberhub.com/store. Also, please contribute to our STRESS-Free Fundraiser (EAGLE BUCKS)!!
If you are interested in serving or have additional questions, please email landstowneaglesptsa@gmail.com.
VBCPS Academy Night
Date: October 13, 2022
Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center
Time: 5PM-8PM
Academy and Advanced Academic programs will be hosting an event for prospective students and their parents/guardians. The information night provides detailed information about the programs and available opportunities at secondary level.
Join Our School Planning Council (SPC)
We need community partners, parents, staff, and students to join our School Planning Council (SPC)! The School Planning Council develops and oversees the school's Plan for Continuous Improvement. Click here for more details on VBCPS School Planning Councils.
Our Plan for Continuous Improvement supports:
1. Raising students' and school achievement
2. Improving student and staff attendance
3. Reducing the dropout rate
4. Improving the quality of instruction
The first School Planning Council meeting will be on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:30 on Zoom.
School Planning Meetings:
- Tuesday, November 15th
- Tuesday, January 31st
- Tuesday, April 18th
- Tuesday, June 20th
Complete the survey using this link. The Zoom link will be emailed to you the Monday before the meeting.
FREE NASA OPPORTUNITIES FOR VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) provides FREE Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) opportunities for Virginia students in grades 10th, 11th, and 12th. The programs have an interactive online STEM learning experience and are highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA.
The Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) focuses on the current missions at Wallops. Learn more about VSCS at http://vsgc.odu.edu/spacecoast/. Course application OPEN UNTIL October 16, 2022.
The Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) focuses on human spaceflight. Students can earn up to five free dual enrollment college credits. Learn more about VASTS at http://vsgc.odu.edu/VASTS/. The application OPEN UNTIL October 24, 2022.
The Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) focuses on the Earth's responses to climate changes, weather, and natural hazards. Students can earn up to five free dual enrollment college credits. Learn more about VESSS at http://vsgc.odu.edu/VESSS.
The application OPEN UNTIL October 24, 2022.
Landstown High School
Email: paula.johnson@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.landstownhs.vbschools.com/
Location: 2001 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: 757-648-5500
Twitter: @LandstownEagles