CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Athletic Calendar can be found at: https://bit.ly/2o9Yxd8
October 22-February 2 - SBAC Math and ELA retakes for 11th/12th
October 23 - Orchestra Concert 7:00pm in the Auditorium
October 23-24 - Jostens Orders at lunch in the main hall
October 27 - Drama Trick or Treat Meet and Greet
October 27 - Booster Club - Tiger Fest (see below for more info)
October 29 - Jazz Band Concert 7:00pm in the Auditorium
October 30 - Band Concert 7:00pm in the Auditorium
October 31 - Senior Pictures/Ads DUE - no exceptions (see below for more info)
November 2 - Quarter 1 Ends (you can always see grades in PowerSchool)
November 5 - IMPA Music Parents meeting 5:45pm
November 5 - STAGE Drama Parents meeting 6:45pm
November 7 - Blood Drive
November 9 - Early Release Day - 1:15pm dismissal
November 12 - Veterans Day - No School
November 13 - Quarter 1 Grades mailed home (you can always see grades in PowerSchool)
November 13 - Seminar Schedule
November 15-17 - LC Tiger Drama Presents " Radium Girls " 7:00pm in the Auditorium
November 19 - Festival of the Arts for band, choir, orchestra
November 22-23 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 30-December 1 - The Fritz Basketball Tournament in the Fieldhouse
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
This week and these kids…

For so many of our Tigers, Wednesday afternoon is one that will not be forgotten by year’s end, or by high school’s end, or even by youth’s end.

The loss of a friend to senseless and unwarranted violence, the gross absurdity of gunplay over a petty and almost inconsequential argument, the miserable collision of brash immaturity, bravado, and mental instability… it’s too much for our adult brains to fathom, and for the tender hearts and tender brains of our kids? Truly beyond understanding.

Thanks go out to all of the district and community resources that came to LC yesterday and remain today – your support helped our kids and our staff grapple with the outrageous.

Thanks go out to all of our teachers, counselors, staffers, and security officers – your warm and gentle strength as you stood next to our kids in their grief was quiet and giant and good.

Thanks go out to all of our parents and faith-based partners – your insistence that we all circle up and shield our Tigers from intrusions and insensitivities during their shaky first hours of too-soon adulthood was heartening and strength-giving.

There aren’t words enough to describe how much we hate having to do this sort of work, but in spite of that, doing this work is a sort of a holy privilege.

Just not one we ever want again.

Marybeth Smith, Principal
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. This event is sponsored by the LC Booster Club. Be sure to “Follow, Like, and Share” for our Facebook page @lcboosters and our Instagram account @lctigersbooster.
  • When: Saturday, October 27 6:00-10:00pm
  • Where: Washington Cracker Building 304 W. Pacific Ave.
  • Tickets: $40 each (includes hors d'oeuvre and two drink tickets!). Ticket sales options:
  1. Online at: lcboosters.org
  2. By mail. Send a check for desired number of tickets to: LC Boosters Auction, c/o Robin Fox, 6820 S. Shelby Ridge, Spokane, WA 99224. Include contact name(s) & email.
  3. Send a check and note with # of tickets, name and email to LC with your student and drop off at the Public Office.
  4. At the door. Price is same, but no drink tickets included.
November 6 Facility Improvement Bond Election: Voters will be asked to make three decisions by Tuesday, November 6 about building improved facilities to provide new opportunities for students and the community. Spokane Public Schools, the City of Spokane, and the Spokane Public Library have partnered to create value for the citizens they serve. Together, the city and schools measures will:
  • Build three new middle schools and modernize three existing middle schools
  • Build three new libraries and modernize four existing library facilities
  • Provide input on the location for replacing the aging Joe Albi Stadium
  • Build an addition to LC adding classrooms and a commons area (see renderings below)

The additional and replacement middle schools give the district enough space to move sixth graders out of elementary school and into a three-grade middle school model to lengthen the time between significant transitions for students. Shifting sixth graders reduces class sizes and eases crowding at elementary schools. Additional investments will be made in safety, technology, and smaller building improvements district-wide.
 
A change in how Washington state funds public education is creating a $2.20 per thousand decrease in property tax rates beginning in 2019. The bond proposes reinvesting $0.98 of that reduction into schools and city libraries. More information is available at partnershipspokane.org .
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: The LC Boys Cross Country Team are the GSL Champions for the FIRST TIME in GSL history! Congratulations to: Wil Smith , Ethan Crawford , Patrick Korus , Brett Bergler , Anders Nielson , Patrick North , Danny Maxwell
Congratulations: African American Literature teacher Jennifer Showalter and three LC seniors attended EWU’s Africana Studies 50th anniversary celebration on October 17. EWU is one of the few universities in the country that offers an Africana Studies minor and plans to offer it as a major next fall. In attendance from left to right: senior Erick Niyitanga , senior Erykah Jones , senior Elvis Ndayizeye , EWU freshman Skylar Kelli LC class of ’18), and English teacher Jennifer Showalter.
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 Ava Bloom has been accepted to Regis University and Marquette University. Go Rangers and Golden Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Sarah Brady has been accepted to Spokane Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Abby Darr has been accepted to Montana State University with a $48,000 Achievement Award Scholarship. Go Bobcats!
Accepted: LC Senior Robby Dunlap has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!
Accepted: LC Senior McKenzie Gaines has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Ben Hargreaves has been accepted to Montana State University with a $32,000 Achievement Award Scholarship. Go Bobcats!
Accepted: LC Senior Melissa Harris has been accepted to Grand Canyon University. Go Antelopes!
Accepted: LC Senior Alexandra Lewis has been accepted to Oklahoma City University with admission to the BFA Acting major. Go Rams!
Accepted: LC Senior Jessica Nettles has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Caroline Oechsle Jacobs has been accepted to the University of Northern Colorado, Washington State University, the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Tampa. Go Bears, Cougs, Lynx, and Spartans!
COLLEGE & CAREER
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.
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. 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
  • 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 College - 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 - 7:45am
  • Nov. 7: Montana State University - 1:30pm
  • Nov. 8: Whitman University - 11:00am
  • Nov. 9: Portland State University - 7:45am
  • Nov. 14: Grand Canyon University - 11:00am
  • Nov. 26: University of Montana - 7:45am
  • Dec. 5: Central Washington University - 1:30-3:30pm (on site applications)
  • Dec. 12: Eastern Washington University - 1:30-3:30pm (on site applications)
Important Admission / Financial Aid Dates
  • Oct. 15: Community Colleges of Spokane Application Open
  • Nov. 1: Early Action Application Deadline: WWU, SPU, St.Martins, Linfield
  • Nov. 6: Act Six scholarship deadline
  • Nov. 15: Regular Application Deadline: University of Washington
  • Nov. 15: Early Action Application Deadline: Whitworth, Seattle U, PLU, UPS
Other Important Senior Dates / Deadlines
  • Oct. 23-24: Jostens Orders
  • Oct. 24: SFCC Fall Preview Field Trip (see Mr. Norton for details)
  • Nov. 6: NACAC National College Fair (Convention Center)
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.
  • November 3 (deadline to register, October 5)
  • December 1 (deadline to register, November 2) - not offered at LC (at FERRIS or NC)
  • March 9 (deadline to register, February 8) - not offered at 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).
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: October 27 , December 8 , February 9 , April 13 , and June 8
INFORMATION
Rubber Chicken Theme: Vote for our Rubber Chicken theme! Vote in PAWS on Wednesday, October 24 . The theme choices this year are:
- Beach Surfer “Hang Loose Chuck”
- Western “Chuck Heads West”
- Hollywood “Chuck Hits Hollywood”
Volunteer Opportunity: Special Olympics Washington is looking for volunteers for the 2018 Spokane Bowling Tournament on November 17 and 18 at Lilac Lanes. They are in need of around 60 volunteers each day from 8:00am-4:00pm. Volunteers will be assigned roles and trained at the event. Roles include score keeping, awards, merchandise sales and more! Come hang out, cheer on Special Olympics Washington athletes and make this event a success. To register, individuals can use our online application: https://2018spokanebowling.my-trs.com/ Volunteers must be 11 or older to help out.
Trick or Treat Meet & Greet: Accompany your little trick-or-treater for a fun-filled open house where they can meet some of their favorite Disney characters and superheroes. There will even be opportunities to sing with a friend in our historic auditorium. LC Tiger Drama students will provide the fun and entertainment. Join us on Saturday October 27 and drop-in between 2:00-4:00pm to be part of the fun! $5.00 per child as a suggested donation - all funds go toward support LC Tiger Drama.
Holiday Wreath and Poinsettia Sale: Support our 2019 Senior All-Nighter by purchasing holiday wreaths and poinsettias as a beautiful addition to holiday decor and as a wonderful a gift or for your home or office. Orders must be placed by November 6, 2018 . All orders will be available for pickup at the LC Field House on Thursday, November 29th, 3:00-7:00pm. The 2019 SAN committee is happy to offer FREE Delivery to local businesses. Online orders accepted at: https://sites.google.com/site/lctigerssan/home/holiday-wreath
MIXED EVERGREEN WREATH
  • An aromatic combination of noble fir, berried juniper and incense cedar.
  • Touches of color provided by red faux holly berries.
  • A red velvet water repellent bow is included for easy attaching.
  • Available In Two Sizes: 28" $35.00 or 22" $25.00
POINSETTIAS
  • Spectacular, high-quality plants available in Red or White.
  • Pot cover and protective plastic sleeve included.
  • Available In Three Sizes: 6" $10.00, 8" $20.00, or 10" $30.00
Boys Lacrosse: The Lewis and Clark Boys Lacrosse Club will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30pm at LC in room 131. Players and parents are encouraged to attend to find out more about fall ball and upcoming spring season. Players new to lacrosse are welcome - no experience necessary. For questions contact Allison Miller at allisonwmiller@comcast.net .
EWU Retreat: Here is a FREE opportunity for our Native American high school students. This is a three day retreat where students get to stay on the EWU campus in Cheney to experience college life first hand. This event is open to all Native American youth in grades 10-12 in the region. Apply at EWU.EDU/NAYLE . Deadline is Friday, October 26 . We encourage you to apply even if it says the event is full. There may be spots that free up from cancellations, and names from the waiting list will fill those up. Last year LC represented the most students in our district, let's do it again!!
WWII in Europe Summer 2019 Tour!: You have until October 30 to save $300! 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 for $5,496. 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!!
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 .
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Flu Shot Clinic: Rescheduled FREE flu shot clinic for LC students on Tuesday, November 6 from 8:30-11:30am (at LC) *Students must have signed parent/guardian consent form* This is an optional annual immunization and is not required for school attendance. Please contact LC’s school nurse for form(s) or questions or visit the Spokane Public Schools website for additional information.
REMINDERS
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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).
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!
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) is not owned by LC, please do not park there.
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:
  1. Go to: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/lewis-clark-high-school
  2. Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice
  3. Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration
  4. After selecting your program and completing registration - CONFIRM REGISTRATION
  5. You will see a confirmation page and you are IN!!
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!
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.