Little Elm High School
Weekly Newsletter - February 3, 2019
Define Your Purpose
Program Spotlight - HOSA
HOSA is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA's goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to join and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership.
HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, post-secondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions. HOSA is not a club to which a few students in school join. Rather, HOSA is a powerful instructional tool that works best when it is integrated into the HSE and health science related curriculum and classroom. HSE instructors are committed to the development of the total person. Those who join the HSE-HOSA Partnership recognize the importance of providing students with training far beyond the basic technical skills needed for entry into the health care field. The rapidly changing health care system needs dedicated workers who, in addition to their technical skills, are people-oriented and capable of playing a leadership or followership role as a member of a health care team.HOSA's mission is especially critical when considering the acute shortage of qualified workers for the health care industry.
2019’s theme encourages members to open up books and begin writing their life’s story. To live a meaningful life and accomplish your goals, you must first understand what they are and DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE! In this year’s identity, the open book signifies the possibilities of future goals and aspirations that will come with hard work. The heart is shown to express the COURAGE it takes to find a purpose in life and to resonate with the purpose of HOSA as an organization. The color scheme represents an even balance of blues and reds to reflect patriotism and the homestead of HOSA’s foundation. As future leaders of the health community, HOSA members can exemplify the defined purpose of the organization through “education, collaboration, and experience.” With these goals in mind, it’s time to develop yourself, find your passion, and put in the work to achieve your professional dreams!
If students are interested in a health care career, they should talk to their counselor to find the courses that will support their career goals and then see Mrs. Nicoli or Mrs. Pope to find out how to join HOSA. A wise man once said, “Passion is the difference between having a job or having a career.” HOSA can help students define their purpose and ultimately find their career.
Renee Pentecost
Principal
Little Elm High School
HOSA Competes in Area Competition
- 6.8 times more likely to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- 3.2 times more likely to attend college
- Two times more likely to attend a bachelor’s degree program
Little Elm High School Voted Best School in Little Elm
Save the Date - February 7th!
Are you an underclassmen and making decisions about advanced courses for next year that will set you up for success in college, then the event in the cafeteria is for you! We will have a representative from OnRamps that will share the advantages of Dual Enrollment classes with you and answer questions. Our NCTC representative will also share the requirements, advantages, and admission procedures for students seeking Dual Credit opportunities. Advanced Placement teachers will also be available to share the unique advanced studies opportunities through the College Board Advanced Placement program. Come out and learn about all of the great ways LEHS is providing advanced course pathways for students.
LEHS Recognized Our LEISD School Board at Janary 29th Basketball Games
Lobo Honors: Students Recognizing Teachers
Students - if your letter and ultimately your honorary teacher are selected, you both will attend the awards banquet on April 12, 2019!
See the letters linked below for more information.
LEHS is Providing a FREE SAT® During the School Day on MARCH 6
LEHS will be offering the SAT® to all juniors at Little Elm High School on a school day. Students typically have to sign up for a Saturday test date on their own, but we will be registering all juniors to take it on Wednesday, March 6th – free of charge! We think this will allow ALL of our juniors the opportunity to show colleges that they’re ready.
Each student will be allowed to send their scores to up to four colleges, universities, or scholarship programs for free, so students need to begin thinking about where they’d like to send their scores. They will have an opportunity to mark their four choices on their answer document when they take the test.
Students should have received an email from College Board with instructions on how to access their PSAT/NMSQT® scores from October, and on how to set up a College Board account. Please check your school email account if you missed it and set up your College Board account. Once you’ve set it up, you’ll be able to link it to a Khan Academy® account and take advantage of free SAT test prep. Khan Academy will give you a personalized study plan based on your PSAT/NMSQT scores.
Why practice?? A study of 250,000 seniors from the class of 2017 found that 20 hours on Khan Academy helped students increase their scores by an average of 115 points from the PSAT to the SAT. Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy helps students work on the areas they need it most. Khan Academy has 8 full-length tests written by College Board, video lessons, and thousands of practice questions – all online so students can practice whenever and wherever they’d like. And it’s free! Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy can be found at satpractice.org.
Questions about the SAT day opportunity see Mrs. Heller in Room 2100.
Questions about signing up or accessing your College Board account see Mrs. Keisha Brown in the library.
Are You Interested In a Career in the Trades?
The time has come to announce another modest pile of money available through the Work Ethic Scholarship Program for people willing to learn a trade that’s in demand. The 2019 Work Ethic Scholarship Program officially opens on Monday, January 28, 2019, and the deadline to submit applications is Thursday, March 28, 2019.
The next generation of aspiring workers is needed who will work smart and hard. This program doesn’t focus on test scores, grades, or grammar. It’s about the people who share our values and understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude.
Girl's Soccer Off to an Impressive Start in District Play
Varsity Girl's Basketball Defeat Denton Ryan in Overtime!
Tuesday is Senior Night for Basketball!
Boy's Varsity Basketball vs. Denton H.S.
Action shots courtesy of LEHS Yearbook.
Thanks Allison Baker and Ms. White!
Boy's Freshmen Basketball Just Keeps Winning!
Softball Season is Revving Up
Lobo Varsity Softball is off to a fast start with a BIG 9-2 win over McKinney!
Congrats to the February Student Athletic Trainers of the Month
Planning for a Potential New Student Club -ESports!
Little Elm High School is continually looking for ways to provide opportunities to tap into the interests and passions of our students. Online gaming is no different. Due to interest expressed by students we are assessing how many students would like to participate in an ESports club. If you are interested in being on the first ever LEHS ESports team, please comlete the survey found here.
CIS Invites Students to a UNT Visit and Basketball Game
Click on banner above to go to the LEHS Graduation web page for the latest information on graduation.
Seniors: Have you ordered your graduation Cap and Gown?
Senior Parents and Students
Prom Dress Code
If your prom date has graduated or attends a different high school, the linked form must be filled out and turned into Ms. Bausher in Room 2255B by May 10th.
Please note that if your date has graduated, a background check is required. Please go to this link and have your date fill it out before May 10th.
CIS hosts a Prom Showcase at NCTC Corinth for students attending prom needing a dress or suit, jewelry, shoes, and accessories. It is free for all students, and any LEHS student is welcome to attend. They will have a short presentation about NCTC, lunch/ snacks, and a great time picking out prom clothes. The signup for students is below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScECr9UWwRAxrC0TMuzqe0762o3xMqpRWBW1l9FGJPvq64cuA/viewform
The event is March 2nd from 9am to 1pm at NCTC Corinth. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Amanda Zimmerman, MS, LPC
Traditional Site Coordinator at Little Elm HS, room 2229
Communities In Schools of North Texas
Office: (972) 947-9443 ext. 20016
Are you an Alum of LEHS?
It is our pleasure to announce that our LEISD Communications department is embarking on the first steps of creating an official Alumni Association for LEHS. We understand that there may be some existing alumni Facebook page(s) and we are trying to make it easier to communicate with alumni. Our LEISD Eduction Foundation has also been working on this project and we're hoping to use the power of our social media to strengthen their efforts.
1. Please use the form, linked here, to submit your alumni information. Share, share, share this form as you see fit to all current alumni groups or individuals.
2. LEISD Communications has created an email address where alumni can get information and communicate with the District - alumni@littleelmisd.net
3. An alumni webpage is a work in progress -www.littleelmisd.net/alumni to share even more information.
We are hoping to capture as many class of 2019 students as we can before they head off to their next adventures. This will be a great place to start - but that's not all. We want as many alumni as we can find, from as far back as we can go. If we could manage to get a few well known alumni to Tweet or share with their alumni friends the efforts can multiply quickly.
Please share, share, share with your contacts, social media outlets, or however you need. Help us engage our alumni to connect our Lobo Nation. One Community, One Pack Alumni united can benefit our current students and keep the Lobo Spirit alive for generations.
Resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
Articles On Teen Vaping
Report Harmful, Harassing, and Bullying Behavior
LEISD has an on-line tool called "Anonymous Alerts" that students, parents, and teachers can use to report harmful, harassing, and bullying type behaviors. Anonymous Alerts bullying reporting mobile app helps combat bullying and other negative activity in schools by empowering students to speak up. Social and peer pressures are some of the hardest obstacles for students to overcome. Anonymous Alerts encourages students, parents and staff to quickly, easily, and anonymously report bullying, cyber-bullying, gang-related issues, and other sensitive topics through private messages to school officials by building. All reports remain completely anonymous even during a two-way email conversation, although submitters have the option to reveal their identity if they prefer to have a person-to-person discussion.
To send a report from the Web/Internet go to: www.anonymousalerts.com/littleelmisd/
To send a report from your phone:
- Download the Anonymous Alerts® app for free from the Apple Store, Google Play store, and the Chrome store
- Start the App, enter login: leisd and password: leisd
- Send important reports to school officials
- Add a screen shot or photo about the incident
Are You Considering Collin College?
Super Saturday at Collin College
Saturday, February 16, 2019
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Target Audience: Parents and Students Grades 9 – 12
Frisco Campus, 9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco.
This Super Saturday event will include a campus tour as well as resource tables from various academic departments, student organizations, and services areas at Collin College. A presentation about Collin College will also be offered. This event is free, but registration is required. For details and to register, please go to Weekend Campus
Tours at: http://www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/explore/campus_tours.html.
For questions, please contact Teresa Ramos at tramos@collin.edu or call 972-548-6723.
Young Business Leaders Summer Program
The College of Business at Prairie View A&M University has begun accepting applications to their pre-college program for high school students, the Young Business Leaders Summer Program (formerly BASIS) scheduled for June 3-7, 2019. The YBLSP is a one-week residential program designed for 9th – 11th graders or rising seniors who are interested in business. Throughout the week, students partake in field-specific workshops/seminars surrounding management, marketing, finance, information technology, and entrepreneurship. Students are also given a final project or presentation.
Linked below you will find more information about the program and the application process. This is an exciting opportunity for students considering a career in a business field.
Scholarship Opportunities
Two Scholarships Available from TheDream.US
The application deadline for the Opportunity Scholarship Award, which provides scholarships up to $80,000 for first-time college students, is January 31, 2019. The application deadline for the National Scholarship Award, which offers scholarships up to $33,000 for high school or first-time college students and community college graduates, is February 28, 2019. Visit TheDream.Us for more information on eligibility, how to apply, and FAQs.
Texas UIL Scholarship
This scholarship is to honor Bettie Gonzalez, mother of six, who lost her battle with cancer at the age of 38. The scholarship is available to any college bound girl who is motherless for any reason. We believe that every young woman should have a chance at achieving her goals and fulfilling her dreams. We would like to be a part of empowering her on that journey toward her education goals. We are looking for that young woman who is motivated to do all she can to achieve her dreams!
Amount
The $1,000 Scholarship will be divided equally between semesters in the first year. Mentoring will also be provided if desired.
Payment
Funds will be released upon proof of enrollment. It is the responsibility of the recipient to send documentation confirming enrollment for each semester. The check will be made out jointly to the recipient and junior college, college, or university of the student’s choice.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or legal, permanent resident with a permanent resident card
- Graduating high school senior
- Motherless daughter who is motivated to achieve her dreams
Application Process
Applications are available NOW and may be downloaded from www.BDGhope.org
To be considered, applicants must send or email completed application by March 30th , 2019 to: Bettie D. Gonzalez Foundation of Hope 1472 Sandstone Dr. Frisco, TX 75034 Or email to: scholarhip@BDGhope.org
Application can be accessed from here.
Students whose parents or family are on the Bettie D. Gonzalez Foundation Board of Directors are not eligible for this scholarship. For questions, please contact: info@BDGhope.org
Scholarship Search Site Provided by College Board
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Little Elm High School
Chris Reza - Associate Principal (creza@littleelmisd.net)
Alen Palislamovic - White House Principal A - E (apalislamovic@littleelmisd.net)
Ruben Molinar - Grey House Principal F - Li (rmolinar@littleelmisd.net)
Kyle Heller - Blue House Principal Lo - Ri (kheller@littleelmisd.net)
Terilyn Thomas-Monday - Gold House Principal Ro - Z (tthomas-monday@littleelmisd.net)
Website: http://www.littleelmisd.net/Domain/9
Location: 1900 Walker Lane, Little Elm, TX, United States
Phone: (972) 947-9443
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Elm-High-School/736775073135970?notif_t=page_fan
Twitter: @LittleElmHS