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Lake Washington High School PTSA Newsletter
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Sept. 28
, 2016 | Issue 3
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12033 N.E. 80th St.
Kirkland, Washington 98033
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12033 N.E. 80th St.
Kirkland, Washington 98033
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~ Upcoming Events ~
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TODAY! College Application Workshops
Wednesdays starting Sept. 28 @ 12:40 pm (lunch included)
TONIGHT!
PTSA General Membership Meeting & Parent Ed with Principal Thomas
Wednesday, Sept. 28 @ 7 pm in the library
Yearbook Parent Proofer Informational Meeting
Monday, Oct. 3 @ 3 pm in Room 379
Coffee with Christina
Wednesday, Oct. 5 @ 9 am in the Career Center
LWPTSA Council Candidate Forum, Districts 45 & 48
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7 - 8:30 pm, Redmond HS Theatre
Fear Free SAT Practice Test
Saturday, Oct. 8 @ 8:30 am
Freshman & Sophomore Parent Summit
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7 - 8: 30 pm
Homecoming Game
Friday, Oct. 14 @ 7 pm vs Interlake HS
Homecoming Dance
Saturday, Oct. 15 @ 9 pm (volunteers needed!)
High School & Beyond Day (PSAT and ASVAB tests)
Wednesday, Oct. 19 @ 8 am
Junior & Senior Parent Summit
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 - 8:30 pm
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Get informed about LWHS
PTSA General Membership Meeting & Parent Ed Talk -- TONIGHT!
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Please join us for the first PTSA General Membership Meeting and Parent Ed talk of the year tonight, Sept. 28 from 7 - 8:30 pm in the LWHS Library.
- 7 pm: We will begin with a short PTSA business meeting -- find out what PTSA does at LWHS, and how you can be involved.
- 7:30 pm: Our featured speaker is our own Principal Christina Thomas. She will share the latest news and happenings from around LWHS and answer parent questions.
This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and learn more about what is happening at LW. If you have any questions, please contact LWHS PTSA President
Mindy Lincicome. Our PTSA meetings are planned alternating months throughout the year (Sept, Nov, Jan, March, May) and are open to all LWHS parents!
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College Application Workshops
Beginning today
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Parents of Seniors: Does your student need help with College Application Essays? College Application Workshops start today, Sept. 28 in the College and Career Center on Wednesdays after school (12:40 p.m.). Beginning Oct. 6, sessions will also run on Thursdays during ROO period (formerly known as Tutorial). Trained volunteers assist with editing essays and personal statements and steer students to resources for any additional questions. Bonus: Lunch provided on Wednesdays!
Please encourage your student to take advantage of our time and expertise, they are welcome to drop in as often as they like, there is no cost.
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Coffee with Christina
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Please join us for our first "Coffee with Christina" of the school year Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 9 am in the Career Center. Our Hospitality team provides the coffee and snacks, you bring your questions, and Principal Thomas and other parents provide the answers, experiences and perspective. Hope to see you there! Mark your calendars for the first Wednesday mornings in December, February, and April for future Coffees!
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Reflections Art Competition
Theme: What is Your Story?
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Does your student enjoy visual arts, music composition, photography, literature, film production or dance choreography? These are the six categories where they can showcase their talents in the Reflections arts competition, a National PTA program. There is also a Special Artist Division (for students with disabilities).
With one LWHS student's entry receiving an Award of Merit in the National round of judging last year, we know that anything is possible!
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Parent Summits
Connect, Learn and Look Ahead
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We are excited to announce a new opportunity for parents this year! Come connect with other parents with students in the same grade, learn about what to expect this year, and look ahead to the exciting educational experiences your family has to look forward to. Please join us!
- Parents of freshmen and sophomores are invited to gather on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 7-8:30 pm. Freshman parents will meet in the Commons; sophomore parents in the Library.
- Parents of juniors and seniors will gather on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 7-8:30 pm. Junior parents will gather in the library; parents of seniors will meet in the Commons.
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Register for "Fear-free" practice SAT test
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Don't forget to sign up for the Fear Free SAT Practice Test on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. Practice taking the SAT in a stress-free test environment.
Register online online or print out the form and turn it in to the office by Oct. 4. Please contact Martha Rames
if you have any questions.
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If you no longer wish to receive the Kang Crier,
you can unsubscribe using the
"SafeUnsubscribe" link
at the bottom of this email.
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Parent help wanted for Homecoming Dance
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The Lake Washington Homecoming Dance is right around the corner on Oct. 15 at 9 pm! Homecoming Dance is a fun and interactive night that is a part of the high school experience, and parent contributions are key to ensuring this dance runs smoothly. From donating decorations (the theme is
Once Upon a Kangdom
) and snacks, to manning the Kangdom themed games, there will be a lot of ways to help!
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Yearbook Proofers Wanted
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Parents:
Are you bothered by mistakes?
Do you love details, last minute deadlines, and pleas for help?
Well then, HELP!!! Though we try to be perfect, we admit to needing your eyes and attention.
Please consider being a yearbook parent editor, and mark your calendars for an informational meeting Monday, Oct. 3 at 3 pm in Room 379.
Bring computers if you have them.
RSVP to
Dawn Wyatt
and we will send you a reminder.
Many thanks,
Yearbook editors: Ashely Kipp, Kelly Lam, and Rachel Schauer
Yearbook advisor: Dawn Wyatt
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High School and Beyond Day on Oct. 19
PSAT and ASVAB tests administered
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On Wednesday, Oct. 19, sophomores and juniors will be testing while other grades continue their usual day. All sophomores and electing juniors will take the Practice Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), which is given once a year at LWHS. This pre-college test measures critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills. It focuses on critical thinking skills that are important for college success. All sophomores are required to take the PSAT as practice; they do not need to register and there will not be a test fee for sophomores.
LWHS counselors encourage college bound juniors to also take the PSAT; the cost is $15. Juniors are able to register and pay for the PSAT now through Oct. 5 by visiting our school bookkeeper. (The deadline of Oct. 5 is firm, so juniors should not wait.) If juniors do not sign up for the PSAT, they will be taking the ASVAB/Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery during the same time period. This is part of the junior requirement for their High School and Beyond graduation requirement.
There are several important benefits to taking the PSAT:
- It introduces students to college entrance tests like the SAT and ACT and the detailed score report will help them focus on what they need to improve.
- It helps them begin their college search process.
- If juniors perform exceptionally well on the test, it could mean scholarship and academic recognition.
Students will be reminded through homeroom and on the LWHS web page.
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Register for ACT and SAT dates
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LWHS Class of 2017 Senior Party
Registration & Ticket Information
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LWHS seniors are invited to the June 15, 2017 Senior Party - a safe and fun-filled post-graduation night party for the Class of 2017. Graduation is at 8 pm at the Key Arena in Seattle. Graduates who are attending the senior party will board buses and leave directly from Key Arena. To purchase a ticket you can either fill out a registration form and pay with a check, or simply register and pay online. See complete information on the
information page online. The Senior Party is sponsored by the LWHS PTSA.
Save with Early Purchase! The earlier you purchase tickets, the less you'll pay. Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket prices:
* $165 from now to 12/31/16
* $180 after 12/31/16 through 4/30/17
* $200 after 5/1/17
*New this year! You can lock in your price with a non-refundable $100 deposit. Balance is due by 3/31/17.
Would you like to volunteer? We'd love your help! To volunteer during the year or the night of the Senior Party, or for scholarship or registration information, please contact
Debbie Bensussen, 425-827-4008;
Leisa Sanders, 206-799-9081; or
Kristen Becker-Brown, 425-736-1215.
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The Lake Washington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran, military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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Lake Washington High School * Kirkland, WA * PTSA Local Unit 2.8.95
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