CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Athletic Calendar can be found at: https://bit.ly/2o9Yxd8 September 28 - Early Release Day 1:15pm October 1 - Mid-Quarter 1 Ends October 4 - Homecoming Football Game October 6 - Homecoming Dance 8:00-11:00pm @ LC Field House October 5 - College Fair for 11th/12th (see below for more info) October 8 - BECU Reality Fair for 11th/12th (more info coming soon) October 9 - Mid-Quarter 1 Grades distributed (grades are always on PowerSchool) October 9 - Seminar Schedule October 10 - PSAT for 9th, 10th, 11th, College Day for 12th (more info coming soon) October 11 - Picture Retake Day October 11 - 9th Grade Pride Night (Football @ Albi) October 12 - Professional Learning Day for Staff - NO SCHOOL October 27 - Booster Club - Tiger Fest (more info coming soon)

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE

So, this year I’ve decided that on a monthly basis, I’m going to share some of the more influential books about teens and our world that I’m currently reading. There is so much great research being conducted on brain science and behavior these days, and much of it focuses on technology and the developing brain of our kids, on issues related to gender and self-expression, and on the capacity of all of us to contend with being nurturers and caregivers in an era of political and social challenge. I recommend the following three titles for parents of teens:   Enough As She Is - How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives by Rachel Simmons This is a great read about how to help young women and girls overcome the pressures and stereotypes that can be so toxic to their wellbeing. It examines body image, friendships, dating relationships and safety, and advocacy for opportunity. It made me feel feisty and determined to offer more protections to young women so that they really can become the best versions of themselves.   iGen - Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy - and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood (and What That Means for the Rest of Us) by Jean Twenge, PhD Another awesome read. This book focuses on how technology and social media impact brain development, social skills development, emotional wellbeing, and personal achievement. It’s a little terrifying to learn how completely addicting so many of our platforms and devices are to young brains, and it was a definite influencer in my thinking about how to create more “no-tech” space and time here at school for our kids.   The Age of Overwhelm – Strategies for the Long Haul by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky I loved this book. It’s really more for you as a parent than specifically about your child. But it speaks to how difficult it can be to give care without sacrificing self-care in the process and I think there’s no more important message for parents. The author speaks about increasing your capacity to serve and love, to metabolize difficulty in such a way as to ensure growth, and to stay very humane and feeling (and not brittle and numb!) as you care for your beloveds each day. It’s also very funny and very smart.   Again, we so enjoy working with your Tigers each day – they make us better people and increase our capacity for care at every interaction. Thank you for entrusting them to us! Marybeth Smith, Principal

CONGRATULATIONS

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.

Congratulations: Senior Peyton Krych earned the rank of Eagle Scout. The June 2018 award ceremony was the pinnacle of his nearly 10 years of Scouting including earning 26 merit badges, hours and hours of volunteer community service, troop leadership roles and the construction of a large storage shed for his Eagle Scout project. Good work Peyton!

Congratulations: We are proud to introduce our 2018-2019 ASB officers! Logan Damon - President Sabrina Sladich - Vice President Deanna Dwyer - Secretary Emily Reidt - Public Relations Sophie Sciuchetti - Treasurer

Congratulations: We are proud to introduce our seven Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program! About 34,000 students from around the country are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. These scholars placed in the top 3% of all students who took the PSAT last October. On October 10, our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will all take the PSAT for the opportunity to become National Merit Scholars next year. Congratulations to LC Seniors Owen Gadd , Hap Oxford , Sunwoo Park , Arlington Schade , Claire Simmons , Dylan Soth (not pictured) , and Evan Thiessen!

Congratulations: Congratulations to the cast of OPENING NIGHT 2018. This showcase performance will kick off our 2018-2019 Seize the Day Season on September 27 at 7:00pm . We are so proud of everyone who tried something new and came out and auditioned so early in the school year. Donations are gladly accepted!   Performances by: Don’t Want to Be Here Ordinary Days (Madi Rhodes) Burn from Hamilton (Julia Dietschak) If I Didn’t Believe in You from The Last Five Years (Gunnar Rorholm) A Summer in Ohio from The Last Five Years (Kyra Smith) Sinking Deep by Hillsong (Jordan Santiago) Someone Like You by Adele (Cadence McLin) Don’t Rain on My Parade from Funny Girl (Quincy McFaul) Right in Front of Your Eyes from The Wedding Singer (Taiyanna Pereira) How ‘bout a Dance from Bonnie & Clyde (Lily Savage) Six Degrees of Separation by John Guare (Darby Fitzgerald) Voices from the High School by Peter Dee (Sierra Clark) Goodbye Charles by Gabriel Davis (Courtney Haupt) Fight the Dragons from Big Fish (Matthew Read) Shakespeare Monologue (Taylor Oesterheld) Can’t Help Falling in Love With You (Jamie Fitzgerald, Aaliyah Sayers, Bella Kershaw, Natasha Kaufman) Revenge Party from Mean Girls (Emma Lang, Ameila Crawford Heim, Gunnar Rorholm) Duet (Piper Quimby, Cole McKenzie) This World Will Remember Us from Bonnie & Clyde (Trevor Rau, Alex Lewis) God I Hate Shakespeare from Something Rotten (Braeden Schierman, Rianna Schierman, Trinity Muñoz, Lexi McFarlane) Soft Place to Land from Waitress (Darby Fitzgerald, Alex Lewis, Madi Rhodes) Combined Advanced Number (Musical Theatre and Advanced Drama)

ACCEPTED

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!

Accepted: LC Senior Liam Cameron has been accepted to the University of North Texas. Go Eagles!

Accepted: LC Senior Xander Frandsen has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!

Accepted: LC Senior Melissa Harris has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!

Accepted: LC Senior Carolyn Johnson has been accepted to Northern Arizona University. Go Lumberjacks!

Accepted: LC Senior Cecilia Kelly has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!

Accepted: LC Senior Matthew Kohls has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!

Accepted: LC Senior Emma Kramer has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!

Accepted: LC Senior Mitchell Sanders has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!

COLLEGE & CAREER UPDATES

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. Seniors will learn more about SchooLinks in future Seminar classes and on October 10 during the T-2-4/PSAT Day activities.

ASVAB Military Service Exam: On October 10 , Seniors who are interested in pursing a career in the military can take ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) at LC during the T-2-4/PSAT Day. See Mr. Norton in room 105 or email jeffn@spokaneschools.org to sign up!

T-2-4 Circuit: All Juniors and Seniors during Social Studies classes on Friday, October 5 will go to the Fieldhouse for the annual T-2-4 Circuit to learn about options after high school. We will have over 40 colleges, military recruiters, and tech programs represented along with College Bound and College Success Foundation representatives on site. Seniors will have time to create their FAFSA ID to apply for financial Students can enter to win a $500 scholarship!

BECU Presents: We excited to host the BITE OF REALITY - A Financial Reality Fair on Monday, October 8 for Juniors & Seniors during social studies classes where students: - are assigned a career, family, starting salary - complete a budget and make choices - pay for necessities and luxuries - make important budget decisions - check out this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/buQrstuVFbI

Scholarship: The NAACP is accepting applications for the Lt. Colonel Michael P. Anderson Scholarship. This year’s scholarship recipients will be selected from students planning to enroll in the fall of 2019 in a post-secondary two year or four year college, university, vocational or technical schools, or in an apprenticeship program. There will be two (2) $1,000.00 scholarships awarded at the Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, October 20. The application requirements and directions can be found here . Applications are due by Friday, October 5 . Mr. Norton in the Career Center is available to help complete the application.

Notre Dame: On October 1 at 7:00pm, Notre Dame will have an admissions representative at Gonzaga Prep for an informational night for parents and students of all grade levels. Register at: admissions.nd.edu/ndontheroad On October 2 at lunch, the rep will be at LC to meet with students.

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 Lewis & Clark 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. 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 prior to the official FAFSA opening date of October 1. Get yours today!!

College Representatives Visits Sept. 26: Reed College - 7:45am Sept. 27: Linfield University - 7:45am Oct. 2: Notre Dame University - 11:00am Oct. 2: Bioloa University - 1:30pm Oct. 9: Regis University - 11:00am Oct. 13: Santa Clara University - 2:30pm (Downtown Library) Oct. 16: Eastern Washington University - 11:15am Oct. 17: Whitworth University - 11:30am Oct. 18: University of Alabama - 7:45am Oct. 18: University of Redlands - 7:45am Oct. 22: Loyola Marymount University - 11:00am Oct. 23:  Washington State University - 11:00am/1:30pm Oct. 31: Corban University - 11:00am Nov. 5: University of Washington - 7:45am Nov. 5: Lewis & Clark University - 11:00am Nov. 5: University of Arizona - 1:30pm Nov. 6:St. Peter’s University (NJ) - 7:45am Nov. 6: Chapman University - 1:30pm Nov. 7: University of Pacific - 7:30am Nov. 7: Montana State University - 1:30pm Nov. 8: Whitman University - 11:00am Nov. 14: Grand Canyon University - 11:00am Nov. 26: University of Montana - 7:45am Important Admission / Financial Aid Dates Aug. 1: Common Application opens for seniors Nov. 6: Act Six scholarship closes Other Important Senior Dates / Deadlines Oct. 5: LC College Fair (http://t24.exceleratesuccessspokane.org/) Oct. 8: BECU Financial Reality Fair Oct. 17: Jostens Presentation Oct. 23-24: Jostens Orders Nov. 6: NACAC National College Fair (Convention Center)

INFORMATION

Tailgate Rally: Join us for the 2018 ROAR RUMBLE RALLY Homecoming Game Tailgate BBQ on Thursday, October 4 @ 6:00pm at Joe Albi SE Parking Lot, $10 for Adults and $5 Students. Tickets can be purchased at Football Games and online @ LCseniors.org - All proceeds support 2019 Senior All-Nighter Event

TigerFest! This is LC's largest annual fundraiser supporting all 27 clubs, sports, and activities at Lewis and Clark. This year's event is a Vegas theme night and will include a silent auction, a live auction as well as many other gaming opportunities. ALL LC parents, staff, community members are welcome and encouraged to attend to support our students and their many diverse interests and talents. When : Saturday, October 27 6:00-10:00pm Where : Washington Cracker Building 304 W. Pacific Ave. Tickets : $40 each (includes hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets!). Tickets are available online at lcboosters.org .

Homecoming Dance: Mark your calendars for the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 6, in the LC gym, 8:00-11:00pm. Tickets will be sold in the front hall during lunch October 1-5. Tickets will also be available on-line & at the Business Office. The theme for homecoming is “Tropical Paradise”. Single tickets are $15 and couples are $25. Ticket prices double at the door, so purchase your tickets early. If you want to bring a non-LC guest (one guest allowed), you need to pick up an approval form in the Student Office. Guests must be at least in the 9th grade and younger than 21 years old. Guests will not be admitted that do not have an approval form on file by at least October 4. Go Tigers!

National Test of Public Alert System: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Public Alert and Warning System Wednesday, October 3, around 11:18am to assess the readiness and effectiveness of our nationwide notification system. This alert will come across cell phones and this is a national alert system test.

Job Opportunity: Spokane Public Schools is looking for three Student Tutor/Mentors for Native American After-School Program When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30 (4 hours per week) from October 11 to May 24 Where: 2 students will be at Stevens Elementary and 2 students will be at Sheridan Elementary schools. Transportation needed or program will provide bus pass. Once a month there will be a field trip that will take the place of tutoring that you will assist with students. Application is needed and pay will be minimum wage. If you are interested, call Bonnie with the Indian Education Program at 354-7255.

Senior Pictures: Here are the submission guidelines for the 2019 yearbook Senior Picture submissions. The deadline for Senior Pictures is Wednesday, October 31. NO EXCEPTIONS! Senior Picture Guidelines: If you do not have a professional photograph, the yearbook staff will be glad to take one for you. Visit room 015 prior the the deadline for your photo. Students who do not provide a photo will have their Dorian school photo placed unless unavailable. Current photographs of seniors ideally displaying ¾ shot (waist up) are requested for the senior section. Photographs should be color or black and white. While we want you to express yourself through your senior photo, please keep it respectful and professional. Photos will be accepted by yearbook staff and deemed appropriate. The yearbook staff has the right to deny photos that don’t comply with our expectations. An additional photo will be requested. We will not accept photos with the following: horizontal pictures, pictures with other people (or pets), inappropriate content, excessive photo manipulation, costumes Please remember that school dress code applies to senior pictures as well! The minimum and ideal size for hard copy photos is 2x3” with approximately 1-1 ¼ inch head size. Photos of larger scale will be accepted and sized appropriately by the yearbook staff. We can also accept digital files; the file size needs to be at least 2x3 inches at 200 dpi and emailed to lcyearbook@spokaneschools.org. Submission Directions: In person at the LC Business Office. Mail to: Lewis & Clark HS / Attn: Business Office/Yearbook / 521 W 4th Ave. / Spokane, WA 99204 Email: the file size needs to be at least 2x3 inches at 200 dpi and emailed to lcyearbook@spokaneschools.org. If you email your picture we will confirm that we received it. If you don’t hear back within 48 hours, we did not receive the photo. Please follow up. Please specify the student’s name on back of photo or as file name. A list of students who’s photos we have received will be updated weekly started in October on “Accepted Board” in the front hallway. Also look for an updated list on LC News you Can Use starting in October. Download the information letter here .

Senior Recognition Ads for Yearbook: If you are looking for a way to celebrate your senior, a Senior Recognition advertisement is a great option! These layouts will allow you to add a variety of photos at several price points. Our yearbook staff will custom create your page to fit your photos and message for your student. FULL PAGE - $200: With a full page personal ad you will have up to 12 photos and up to 200 words. The page layout will be customized for you to reflect your senior. 1/2 PAGE - $110: A half page ad will showcase your senior with up to 6 photos of your choosing and up to 150 words. 1/4 PAGE - $60: The quarter page ad offers parents flexibility with up to 3 photos and up to 100 words. WALLET - $25: Wallet size ads are available for an economical choice providing 1 image and up to 25 words. All photos and payment are due by October 31, 2018. Digital photos can be emailed to the yearbook staff at lcyearbook@spokaneschools.org (you will receive a confirmation email within 48hrs. If not, we did not receive them). Digital copies need to be a minimum resolution of 200dpi. Hard copy photos can be mailed to LC Business Office, 521 W. 4th Ave. Spokane, WA 99204. Only images with return stamped envelopes will be sent back. Payment can be sent to LC Business Office or made through their online payment option via our website at: http://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/303 Please make sure your words and photos fit within allowed limits for your size ad. Download the information letter here .

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 4th 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).

iCAN Credit Retrieval Courses are open NOW! If you have failed a class you can recover the credit through our iCAN program. In this program students attend an iCAN lab classroom only until their credit is completed, which averages 6-10 weeks, and can test through their prior knowledge to work only on what they need to learn. Students have support from a lab teacher to help them stay on track with their goals and a virtual content teacher who will work with them to master the course learning standards. Students can work at lab and at home to complete their credit faster. It is essential to complete these credits in order to graduate on time. Register today with your school counselor!

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!

Summer 2019 Travel Opportunity: 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 . Mr. Greg Pschirrer & Mrs. Theresa Meyer have been leading parent (yes, parents are welcome to come!) and student travel tours since 2007 and for our 2019 World War II in Europe Tour , we have selected to once again work with WorldStrides Travel. 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 ($4,824 if registered before the end of September). 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 Come fly away with us next July for an adventure of a lifetime!!

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.

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).

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!!

Apply now for Free/Reduced Lunch: Go to http://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/1811 to register for this great benefit (the District will also be mailing forms to your homes). If you qualify and do not plan to eat school lunch, there are other benefits – the state of Washington will subsidize the cost of your AP tests! Even if you qualified in the past, you will need to reapply each year.

GSL Sports Pass for Parents: You can purchase your adult GSL Pass in the Business Office for $76 (cash/check only) or online at for $76 (plus online fees) at: https://northwesttickets.com/events/gsl-sports-pass

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!

Are Your Immunizations Up to Date? Learn about the immunization compliance information at http://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/1787 . If your child has received new immunization shots or boosters, please bring the information to LC so we can update the files.

Cell Phone Policy: All LC Classrooms Are No Phone Zones. At bell, all phones are to be silenced and stored away until the end of class and are to remain stored away and out of reach unless expressly requested by teacher for classroom activities. Phones used without teacher approval will be “bagged and tagged” for the class period. Bagged phones will be released by teacher at the end of class, and tagged bags will be turned into the student office for administrative response. Thank you for helping create distraction-free learning zones for all TIGERS!

Yearbook/Parking Pass/Lunch Accounts : Get a jump start and purchase your yearbook and parking pass early and put funds into your lunch account so you’re ready for the first day at http://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/303 . Students who are going to drive to LC must purchase a parking permit and park in the designated parking lots. We are still waiting to hear from the city of Spokane about parking meter permits for this year.

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.

NON DISCRIMINATION: 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, religion, 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 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 and/or Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights/504 Compliance Officer. Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Kevin O’Neill (509) 354-5961 • Harassment, Intimidation, Bulling HIB/Student Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Adam Swinyard 354-5901 • 504 Compliance Officer, Gwen Harris 354-7254 • ADA Officer, Dr. Linda McDermott (509) 354-7318 • Affirmative Action Officer, Kevin O’Neill (509) 354-5961 • Equal Opportunity Officer, Ramon Alvarez, (509) 354-7344 • 200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0282.