January 18 - Early Release Day - school ends at 1:15pm
January 21 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - NO SCHOOL
January 21- MLK Jr. Community March - 10:00am @ the Spokane Convention Center
January 22 - Seminar Schedule - Fall Registration & Student Led Conference Information
January 23 -
Finals
- Block Schedule periods 1-2-3
January 23 - 8th Grade Parent Night 6:30pm in the Auditorium
January 24 -
Finals
- Block Schedule periods 4-5-6 - end of 1st Semester
January 25 - Teacher Professional Learning Day -
NO SCHOOL
January 28 - Snow Make Up Day - NO SCHOOL
(
unless we have a snow day prior to make up
)
January 29 - 2nd Semester Begins
January 30 - 11th grade registration for Fall during English classes
January 31 - 10th grade registration for Fall during English classes
January 31 - Orchestra Feeder School Concert 7:00pm
February 1 - 9th grade registration for Fall during English classes
February 4 - 1st Semester Report Cards Mailed Home
February 5 - Seminar Schedule - Student Led Conference Information
February 8 - Early Release Day - school ends at 1:15pm
February 12-15 - Student Led Conferences for 9th, 10th, & 11th grade
(more info coming soon)
February 18 -
Presidents Day
- NO SCHOOL
February 19 - AP Test Registration/Payment begin
(more info coming soon)
February 22 - Early Release Day - school ends at 1:15pm
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
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This past week our Tigers celebrated not only the annual Rubber Chicken spirit game against Ferris High School, (Hang in there, Chuck - we’ll bring you home next year!), but they also spent time earlier in the week honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Those are two events that are always a little goofy to juxtapose against the other.
But I do think there are some threads that tie them, one to the next.
The MLK con this year featured a short film made by our district production team. It featured several LC students and a few Tiger staffers discussing how their lives have been impacted and shaped by the teachings and vision of Dr. King. (View the film
here).
Listening as student after student described their passion for justice for themselves and for others.
Learning about the way they live out their convictions through service to community and through dedication to family.
Loving how empathetic, kind, righteous, determined, and humble every one of them was.
It was several moments that highlighted the very best of us here at Lewis and Clark.
And last night showed some more of that very best.
Our Tigers cheered one another on like there was no tomorrow. Our girls game (Well done, ladies!) was loud and raucous and as fun as it gets. Our boys game, (Next year, fellas!) was just as loud and raucous and every bit as fun, despite the defeat.
Our Lewis and Clark TIIII-GRRR Drill Team demonstrated what hard work, persistence, collaboration and impeccable standards can do for a crew. (Ridiculous performance, ladies. Just incredible!)
Our cheer and Spooh leaders displayed what happens when hilarity, creativity, practice, and teamwork join forces. (You all put on a clinic for school spirit - thank you!).
Our leadership classes showed us how inspiring it can be when a small handful of students come together to ensure that a whole community is made to feel an important part of a big event. (Proud of you, Tigers - you were awesome!).
And our student body left no doubt as to how LCHS Tigers crush it when it comes to serving others when this year’s food and penny drive results were announced at the game. These drives are now part of the annual Ferris/LC rivalry, and Tigers this year raised 44,000 pounds of food - not only handily winning the contest by more than twenty tons(!), but establishing a new school record and providing an amazing boon to Second Harvest here in Spokane. The Penny Drive for the Spokane Guild School also netted a victory for the Tigers versus the Saxons, but more importantly, it resulted in donations for that facility so that they can continue to care for and serve very deserving children here in town. (We see you, Harper - you were a STAR in the Rubber Chicken con!).
So I guess that while these two celebrations have decidedly different purposes, that they honor the idea that we all need to bring our best selves to build the kind of communities we want and deserve puts them in good stead right smack in the same amazing January week.
Marybeth Smith
Principal
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FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
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2nd Semester: Second semester begins
January 29. Students received a copy of their schedule for spring semester during
PAWS this week. For most students, the semester change does not bring any changes to their schedule. If students want to make a change, they can see their counselor. Most of the changes that will be processed are for elective changes (there are only a few elective classes that allow new students at the semester as most electives are full year and require the first semester knowledge in order to be success in second semester). Due to very full classes, we are not making teacher change requests.
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8th Grade Parent Night for New Tigers:
Our Parent Information Night for current 8th Grade families is this
Wednesday, January 23 at 6:30pm
in the LC Auditorium to learn about our classes, programs, and graduation requirements. We will have all of our counselors and administrators on hand to answer all of your questions. Free parking is available under the freeway across from the school. The LC staff is committed to your child's success and sincerely looks forward to welcoming you to the LC Family!
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Fall Registration: Just as second semester begins, we begin the process of registering for the 2019-2020 school year! Students had an overview of their class choices for core and elective classes in Seminar this week. On
January 30 (11th), January 31 (10th), and February 1 (9th), students will go to the library and register for classes online in PowerSchool. These course selections are just in draft form and there will be time throughout the spring and summer for students to make adjustments. At Student-Led Conferences in
February, we will provide a copy of the courses your student has selected and you will have another opportunity to make changes. As soon as the system allows, we'll also open up the courses to be viewed in PowerSchool so students can see how their schedule is being generated. Please know that we make changes up until the last minute before school begins, so periods and teachers will change many times as we balance classes and adjust the master schedule. Due to the complexity of the master schedule and the limitations of PowerSchool, we cannot promise specific teachers or periods.
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CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU
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Congratulations:
Share your good news with us! We love to feature the incredible things our students are doing inside and outside of school. If you have good news to share, please send it to Theresa Meyer (
theresam@spokaneschools.org
) to be included in the LCNYCU.
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Congratulations:
The
LC Band Winter Concert
was live streamed by KSPS and shared online. If you missed this incredible concert or just want to listen to wonderful music, you can watch it on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNW_aTZutXE
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Accepted:
In order to honor the accomplishments of our students, please let Theresa Meyer
(
theresam@spokaneschools.org
) know when your Senior has been accepted to a post-high school institution. Seniors can also fill out an Accepted slip outside of the Career Center (room 105). Please include scholarship information as well so we can share the good news!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Lewis Barbe
has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Kieran Bresnahan
has been accepted to Seattle Pacific University. Go Falcons!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Sierra Clark
has been accepted to Seattle University (with a $100,000 scholarship), Lewis and Clark College (with a $104,000 scholarship), Gonzaga University (with an $88,000 scholarship), University of the Pacific (with an $88,000 scholarship), Santa Clara University (with an $8,900 yearly scholarship), and University of Puget Sound (with a $100,000 scholarship). Go Redhawks, Pios, Bulldogs, Tigers, Broncos, and Loggers!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Aalayah Honablue
has been accepted to George Mason University. Go Patriots!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Ryann LoCascio
has been accepted to Washington State University (with a $2,000 academic scholarship), the University of Idaho, Eastern Washington University (with a $2,000 academic scholarship), and Meredith College. Go Cougs, Vandals, Eagles, and Avenging Angels!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Caroline Oechsle Jacobs
has been accepted to Goucher College with a Global Citizen Award of $16,000 per year. Go Gophers!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Karleigh Vedvick
has been accepted to the University of Arizona with a $16,000 per year scholarship. Go Wildcats!
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Free Online SAT Practice:
All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who took the PSAT in October can join in on the SAT Practice Kickoff Week, January 14-18. During this week, students can take the next step on their SAT practice journey by
linking their College Board and Khan Academy accounts
, which unlocks a free SAT study plan. Linking their accounts will send their PSAT scores to Khan Academy, giving them access to a personalized experience on
Official SAT Practice
. Research shows that studying on Official SAT Practice for 20 hours is associated with an average score gain of 115 points from the PSAT/NMSQT to the SAT. That's nearly double the average score gain of students who don't use Khan Academy.
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Penny Drive: Did you know that approximately 450 children are born each year with a disability in Spokane County? Help has been there because of people like you who care enough to donate. For over 50 years, the Spokane Guilds’ School, a non-profit organization, has helped children, birth to age 3, with a variety of syndromes or developmental delays by providing physical, occupational, speech, and cognitive therapies. The Tiger Depot student store is having their
Annual Penny Drive where we encourage all Tigers to participate in supporting the Spokane Guilds' School. Donations will be taken anytime from now to
February 8. You can find "Kids for Kids" collection jugs at any of the offices, Tiger stores, and 2nd period classes. You can give your son/daughter a donation to turn in or even put a personal donation in Lisa Underhill's mailbox here at the school in the main office. Last year we were able to give over $2,500 and we would love to surpass that amount this year. Please help us support this great cause! (pictured:
Hope Muriungi
,
Caroline Oechsle Jacobs
,
Emily Kramer, Melissa Harris
,
and
Evelyn Allison
).
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Royal Closet: Spokane's Royal Closet invites you to the Gowns Galore Fashion Show benefiting Daybreak Youth Services on
Sunday, January 27 at 4:00pm at Centerplace Regional Event Center in the Spokane Valley. Tickets are $25 (or 2 for $40). If you donate a dress, you can get $5 off your ticket price. Order your tickets
here.
The Royal Closet provides formal dresses to students for FREE! If you know a student that needs assistance, like them on
Facebook to get more information.
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Class of 2019 Senior All-Nighter:
The LC Senior All Nighter is
Sunday June 9 from 9:00pm-4:00am @ Lewis & Clark Field House
.
Purchase tickets now before the price goes up: $45 entry fee includes all food, games, prizes and more! Round up to $50 to support the scholarship fund. Registration forms are available outside the Business Office or purchase online at
lcseniors.org
. Please see Counselor Lesa Renner for scholarship requests.
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The Lost and Found is overflowing! If you are missing anything, please come check the Lost and Found in the LC Bookroom before or after school, or during lunch. All Lost and Found items that are not claimed will be donated on
January 18. Thank you!
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Tiger Closet Needs: With winter in full swing, the Tiger Closet has new needs! If you can, please donate:
- new shampoo
- new body wash/soap
- winter coats
- warm clothing
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LC Club Lacrosse:
Registration for the Lewis and Clark Boys Lacrosse Club is now open. Go to
www.LCtigerlacrosse.com
to register. We are looking for new players. No tryouts and no experience necessary. There is a $400 registration fee. First practice is
February 25
. For questions contact
LCTigerlacrosse@gmail.com
.
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WWII in Europe Summer 2019 Tour!:
We are pleased to announce an exciting travel adventure that will take us from the busting metropolis of
London
, to the historic beaches of
Normandy
, and into the heart of
Germany
. Our adventure will take us to the great cities of London, Portsmouth, Normandy, Bastogne, Cologne, Nuremburg, Munich, and Verchtesgaden (in the Alps) and sites including Buckingham Palace, a West End Theatre show, the Imperial War Museum, a ferry ride across the English Channel, the D-Day Beaches of Normandy, the Rhine River, Dachau Concentration Camp, Nyphenburg Palace, and the Berghof (the Eagle's Nest). Get your passports in order and start packing because this trip departs
July 2019
!
You can see the the tour itinerary and details at:
educationaltravel.com/Meyer‐8870
.
Greg Pschirrer & Theresa Meyer have been leading student and parent (yes, parents are welcome to come!) travel tours since 2007 with WorldStrides. The cost of the 11-day trip includes round-trip airfare, a full-time Tour Director, deluxe hotel accommodations, daily European breakfasts and gourmet dinners, entrance fees to select attractions, a private tour bus, and professionally guided sightseeing tours. All you are responsible for on tour are lunches and souvenirs!
This trip is not an LC sponsored event. If you are interested or if you have questions, please email
theresam@spokaneschools.org
or visit
www.tigertravel.info
. Come fly away with us for an adventure of a lifetime!!
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Booster Club Needs You:
LC Booster Club needs volunteers to work in the field house concession stand during winter sporting events. Go to
www.lcboosters.org
and click on volunteer to find the sign up genius. Please consider signing up to work a shift or two. All proceeds go to the Booster Club which in turn allocates money to extracurricular activities at LC. There is no experience necessary! It’s fun and it’s a great way to meet other LC families.
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WSU Native Programs:
The annual WSU Sports Summit and Native American Appreciation Basketball game is on
Sunday, January 27
. The event is open to middle and high schoolers and their families. The summit starts at 9:00am and will feature a panel of Native student athletes, and the game begins at noon! Food, fun and prizes. All Free! If you are interested, see SheAnna Dashiell in room 205 or email
SheannaD@spokaneschools.org.
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After School Academic Support:
There are a variety of support sessions available for students to receive individual help from teachers and student tutors or use the time to work on homework and/or study. Snacks are provided and an activity bus is available to take students home. Below are the different sessions available:
- Library with student tutors - Monday-Thursday from 2:45-3:45pm
- After school Math help with teachers - Monday-Thursday from 2:45-3:45pm
- After school Science help with teachers - Monday & Wednesday from 2:45-3:45pm
- After school English help with teachers - Tuesday & Wednesday from 2:45-3:45pm
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Senior Slide Show: Attention Seniors! If you would like to have pictures of you and your friends included in the Senior Slide Show at your Senior Breakfast, please email pictures to
tigerclassof2019@gmail.com. School appropriate pictures only, of course! Pictures must be submitted no later than
May 18, 2018.
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SchooLinks:
We are transitioning to a new college application tracking system called SchooLinks. Students can access their account at
www.lctigers.com
- look for the link on the right.
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FAFSA:
October 1
marks an important day as it is when the 2018-19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened. It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA. It is the first step in getting financial aid -- including grants, scholarships, work study, and loans - from any college, technical school, or career training program. Go to to
www.fafsa.gov
for more information.
FSA ID:
In order to file the FAFSA, both the parent and student must first create FSA IDs. We strongly encourage you to create your FSA ID now at
fsaid.ed.gov
because it takes approximately 1-3 days for the FSA ID to be verified and ready to be used. See the FAFSA FAQ document attached for more information. This is an important first step to apply for the FAFSA.
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Senior Calendar Updates:
- Jan 31: General Scholarship Deadline - WSU, WWU, EWU, others
- Feb 1: General Scholarship Deadline: EWU others
- Feb 19-Mar 20: AP Test Registration
- May 1: National College Confirmation Deadline
- May 1: LC Senior Decision Day and Exit Interviews
- May 6-17: Advanced Placement Testing
- May 23: SFCC New Student Orientation
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American Indian Endowment Scholarship:
American Indian Endowed Scholarship applications for the 2019-20 academic year awards are available now on the ReadySetGrad website at:
http://www.readysetgrad.org/college/american-indian-endowed-scholarship
. The American Indian Endowed Scholarship helps financially needy students with close social and cultural ties to an in-state American Indian community pursue undergraduate and graduate studies. The application is due to WSAC postmarked by
February 1
. Scholarships generally range from $500 to $2,000 each for the academic year.
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SAT Saturday Testing Information: The SAT will be hosted on Saturdays at LC this year. Students register for exams directly on the SAT website,
www.sat.collegeboard.org. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year in high school. At least half of all students take the SAT twice - in the spring of their junior year and in the fall of their senior year. Most students also improve their score the second time around.
- March 9 (deadline to register, February 8) - not LC (at FERRIS or NC)
- May 4 (deadline to register, April 5)
- June 1 (deadline to register, May 3)
The SAT test costs $64.50 per test with the essay (47.50 without the essay). Late registration incurs an additional $29 fee. If you cannot afford to pay the fee, you can see your counselor to apply for a fee waiver before you register online (click here for fee waiver information:
http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-fee-waivers).
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ACT Testing: ACT college admissions test will be offered on Saturdays at
FERRIS or
EAST VALLEY High School. For information on test registration, visit:
www.act.org. Be to Ferris by 7:45am, bring a printed copy of your test ticket, photo ID, pencils, and calculator. The test will end at 12:15pm (or 1:00pm if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). The ACT costs $62.50 with the writing test ($46 without). The ACT will be offered:
February 9
,
April 13
, and
June 8.
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College Horizons: College Horizons is a six-day “crash course” in preparing for the college application process. Students learn about a variety of colleges and universities and establish personal relationships with college admission representatives as well as college counselors. At each site, approximately 100 students from across the nation work with over 70 college professionals to:
- Experience life on a campus - dorms, food and facilities!
- Select 10 suitable colleges to apply to
- Write memorable essays and create a student activities list
- Complete winning applications using the Common Application
- Complete a preliminary FAFSA
- Receive test taking strategies and resources for the ACT & SAT
- Navigate the financial aid and scholarship process
- Attend a College Fair and info sessions with over 40 colleges
Our program alumni also gain access to unique opportunities, including:
- Eligibility to apply to an all-expenses paid, three-week Scholars summer bridge program, which helps prepare first-year students transition from
- high school to college
- The Davis Scholarship, for New Mexico students (eligibility restrictions apply)
- Fly-in opportunities to select partner colleges/universities
Deadline: Completed applications will be due
February 4, 2019. Late applications will be accepted only on a space available basis.
Eligibility: Applicants must be American Indian (enrolled), Alaska Native (proof of status) or Native Hawaiian (proof of heritage); maintain a 3.00 GPA (in academic courses) and be in 10th or 11th grade in high school.
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Bite2Go Program:
Lewis and Clark High School aspires to bring meal security to eliminate the nutritional gap of secondary students on the weekend. We intend to fulfill this goal with the Bite2Go program, which is a program run by LC DECA members meant to help get food to students for the weekend. Students can sign up here:
https://bite2goxl.wufoo.com/forms/qm06bi70x1ctoq/
Directions:
- Step 1: Student uses link to fill out menu
- Step 2: Student will need to know their ID number
- Step 3: Select an adult, within the building to receive food from
- Step 4: Bag of food will be delivered to the adult on Thursday during 5th period
- Step 5: Student will continue to receive food each week. The same menu will be used unless it is changed by the student (filled out another menu with different selections).
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Volunteer Opportunity:
You can partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place our community members can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.
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Morning Drop Off / After School Pickup:
Before and after school, 4th Avenue in front of LC is a busy place with school buses and parents competing for limited space. In order to help alleviate congestion, we recommend that parents drop off and pick up students either on 5th Avenue, 3rd, Avenue or a block east or west of LC on 4th Avenue. It is important to not park (even for a drop off) in the bus zones. Thank you for your help!
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Absences:
If your student is going to be absent, please call our attendance hotline to excuse the absence at
354-6968.
Please leave a message with your name, your student's name, clearly spelling out the last name, how long your student will be absent, and the reason for the absence.
An unexcused absence will generate an automated phone call home.
If your child is going to have an extended absence, please have them go to the Student Office to pick up an Extended Absence Sheet to give teacher advanced notice of the absence.
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Parent/Visitor Parking at LC:
If you come to LC during the school day, we do not have visitor parking. You can park at any of the metered spots across the street. For after-hours events, you can park in any of the three parking lots under the freeway (across from the main LC building, across from the field house, and the far east lot) or on the street. If you ever get a parking ticket (in the 3 LC parking lots only) during an evening event, please let us know and we can take care of it for you. The lot to the west of LC (across from the grass quad) is not owned by LC, please do not park there.
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FamilyID Athletic Clearance/Registration:
FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user-friendly way to register for activities, while helping us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register, the system keeps track of your information, so you only have to enter it once for multiple uses, family members and programs. If you do not have Internet access, you can use a computer at LC. The first time you register, it is recommended that you use a computer. After that, registrations can easily be done on your phone. If needed, paper packets are still available in the Business Office. Register at:
- Go to: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/lewis-clark-high-school
- Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice
- Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration
- After selecting your program and completing registration - CONFIRM REGISTRATION
- You will see a confirmation page and you are IN!!
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L
og into your Microsoft 365 Account:
All LC students have access to the full suite of Microsoft Office's newest software both online and for home download. Go to
http://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/23164
to learn how to log in. Many of our teachers, counselors, and administrators email information to the student’s email, so it is advised that all students log in to make sure they have access. Your account will be active for up to a year after you graduate, then it will be deactivated, so be sure to save files once you graduate!
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Donate to the Student Assistance Fund:
When you come in to pay student fees in the Business Office, please consider donating to the Student Assistance fund. This fund helps needy students pay for the required class fees and athletic fees. Every dollar donated goes directly to LC students.
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Non-Discrimination Statement:
Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. officers Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Kevin O'Neill, (509) 354-5961 * Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Adam Swinyard, (509) 354-7393 *504 Compliance Officer, Gwen Harris, (509) 354-7393 * ADA Officer, Dr. Linda McDermott (509) 354-7265 * Affirmative Action Officer, Kevin O'Neill, (509) 354-5961 * Equal Opportunity Officer, Ramon Alvarez, (509) 354-7344 * 200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0206.
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