CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 1 - FAFSA Application Open [Federal College Financial Aid] (see below for more info)
November 11 - Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL
November 12 - due to the holiday, schedule change - periods 1, 2, 3 (see below for more info)
November 13 - due to the holiday, schedule change - periods 4, 5, 6 (see below for more info)
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
My own children attended high school where I served as an instructor. Their last name? Same as mine; Smith.

There were a lot of years when I was grateful for the obscurity that name afforded them. There were a lot of years when it would be springtime before one of their teachers “made the connection” and realized that they were mine.

I liked the anonymity for them because, for the most part, they got to rise and fall all on their own.
And they did both very well.

My eldest read the book on How to Be Your Family’s Oldest Child before ever being born. She was Type A. Driven to perfectionism. Goal-oriented. She pushed teachers almost as hard as herself, was determined to be a straight A kid, and is still bummed that in kindergarten they gave numbers instead of letters for grades. True story.

Our middle was the opposite. He cared little to not at all about grades, or really, even content. For him, it all came down to relationships. If he liked and respected the teacher, he would go way above and beyond to do well in that class. If not, he would pull a ball cap down over his face, a hoodie up over his head, sit in the back row of class with his arms folded across his chest and glower at the teacher all period. I know this because it was frequently reported to me… sigh. (He is reaping what he sowed now, as he is a high school teacher himself. There IS karma.)

Our youngest was, like most youngest children, just happy as heck to be included. He was a good student, found something to enjoy in all his classes, did his best and didn’t beat himself up if things didn’t go his way, and was, for all intents and purposes, our most balanced high school learner. Third time’s the charm…

Your students are every bit as diverse as my own, and when I think about how challenged all three of my children would have been in a remote learning environment, I so feel for you as parents.

I know that you are dealing with students who are determined to not let the remote environment slow down their pursuit of excellence – in fact – your children are contacting staff to say that they need more challenge, more volume, more more. And they mean it.

You have students who abjectly loathe everything about remote learning and are in a metaphorical sense glowering from the back row and not participating, at least not happily.

And you have those who are just doing their best. They understand that things are nuts and that learning won’t be the same and that all they can do is all they can do.

We continue to work to find ways to increase our service options to your students every day and have some good news to report.

We are moving forward with inviting very small groups of students into the building in the late afternoon for some academic and counseling support within the next couple of weeks. Covid protocols require that we move very deliberately with this work so that we can keep our overall building population very low and very manageable. But as someone who legit gets teary every time I join a Teams classroom and actually SEE real-live students, I’ll take it!

I recognize that our steps are baby ones, but thus far all of them have been full steps forward with no steps back.

Here’s to many more.

Marybeth Smith
LC Principal
ACCEPTED
Accepted: The Accepted Wall is ready to go and we're excited to fill it up with Senior celebrations! Please let Theresa Meyer know when you have been accepted to a post-high school institution. Please include scholarship information so we can share the good news! Let's fill up the wall!
Accepted: LC Senior Adeline Arpin has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Hannah Foster has been accepted to Central Washington University and Whitworth University. Go Wildcats and Bucs!
Accepted: LC Senior Jacob Osler has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Mayssa Peunemany has been accepted to Whitworth University. Go Bucs!
GOOD NEWS
Good News: 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 to be included in the LCNYCU.
Good News: Congratulations to the winners of the Pumpkin Design Contest!
Coloring 1st Place:
Gracie Wong
Coloring 2nd Place:
Jordan Gilbreath
Coloring 3rd Place:
Alex Cervantes
Carving 1st Place:
Dane Cobb
Carving 2nd Place:
Catherine Cox
Carving 3rd Place:
David Garcia
Painting 1st Place:
Callan Fox
Painting 2nd Place:
Brianne Abbott Rogge
Painting 3rd Place:
Deus Tuyishime
Kindness: The LC Leadership Class is encouraging everyone to commit to acts of kindness this November. Here is a list of ideas to help get you started!
INFORMATION
Order Your Yearbook: The 2020-2021 LC Yearbook is on sale now for only $47! You can order online here by December 18. After December 18, the price increases to $60 (and you won't be able to purchase it until yearbooks arrive in June). Our yearbook staff is working hard to put together a very unique yearbook to represent our unique year, you won't want to miss out, so order now!
LC Yearbook Senior Photo and Recognition Ad Submission Information: Here all the necessary instructions you need to submit your senior class photo and to place an optional senior ad. We kindly request that all seniors submit a senior portrait. You do not need a professional photographer to do so, please see attachment with directions on how to take your own senior portrait. We offer senior ads that parents may place in the yearbook. The spirit of these ads is to give parents an opportunity to recognize their senior with photos and text.
 
Both senior portraits and senior ads are due by November 30, 2020. Please carefully read instructions before submitting. Any questions you may contact the LC Yearbook at: lcyearbook@spokaneschools.org
Veterans Day Holiday Schedule Change: Veterans Day is on Wednesday, November 11 so we will not have school that day in order to honors all who have served our nation.To maximize instructional time, we are shifting days and eliminating the 6 period day on Friday. Here are the on time changes:
  • Thursday, November 12 - we will have Periods 1, 2, 3
  • Friday, November 13 - we will have Periods 4, 5, 6
Teachers will NOT be sending new meeting invites out. For Thursday, you'll use the links to your normal Wednesday class meetings in your calendar and in your Team, and on Friday, you'll use the links for the normal Thursday class meetings. We will still have Advisory both days. Please ask your teachers if you have any questions prior to November 12.
LC Prayer Club: Join in fellowship to submit praises and prayer for the LC Community and beyond. The Prayer Club meets Mondays 12:00-12:30PM. Contact Janee Ko (k04013@sps81.org) or Advisor Mrs. Muravez (tatrianam@spokaneschools.org) via email, or use the TEAMS join code (8e1l39a) to join the group.
Blood Drive: The LC National Honor Society is holding a blood drive from November 1-8. Click here to sign up for a slot. You must have a parent form if you are under 18.
Networks for Life - Youth Suicide Prevention: Networks for Life is a 3-hour certified training for youth suicide intervention. You will learn how to communicate with youth and their families about suicide, and discuss available resources.

Trainings - 6:00-9:00pm
November 6
November 11
November 13

Contact 206.333.9520 or email training@crisisconnections.org for more information
Graduation Orders from Jostens: Can you believe it is almost November already? It is time to order your Graduation items: Caps and Gowns, Announcements etc. We will be doing a "Senior Week" this Fall, during which you will place your order to receive the best pricing and reserve your items for Graduation.
This Fall is going to be a little different for the ordering process of your Graduation items. Your order will need to be placed online at Jostens.com or mailed directly to Jostens.  Jostens is our official supplier for graduation items and they will be reaching out to you via mail and email in the next week. "Senior Week" for ordering your Graduation items will be November 2-6. The deadline for placing your order will be November 6. Click here to watch a video from Jostens.
Please contact Jostens at 509-468-1608 or email at peter.bauernfeind@jostens.com with any questions. I know this is not the senior year you had envisioned when you began high school. We will be continuing to reach out to you with additional information as necessary. Keep up with your work in your classes. We will get through this together. I hope you are all well and healthy. Go Tigers! - Pete
COLLEGE & CAREER
Financial Aid Workshops: Choose from THREE different info sessions offered this November organized by the Washington Student Achievement Council, the Washington College Access Network, and the College Success Foundation!
  • A – Z of Financial Aid: Find out how federal and state financial aid can help you pay for college and career education!
  • FAFSA/WASFA: Need help navigating a tricky application process? We’ve got you covered! High school seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend!
  • College Bound: If you are or may be eligible for the College Bound Scholarship, find out how to apply for and receive CBS funds upon high school graduation!
A – Z of Financial Aid
2 Nov | 3:00-4:00pm
9 Nov | 3:00-4:00pm
16 Nov | 3:00-4:00pm
FAFSA/WASFA
2 Nov | 6:30-7:30pm
9 Nov | 6:30-7:30pm
16 Nov | 6:30-7:30pm
College Bound
4 Nov | 3:00-4:00pm
11 Nov | 3:00-4:00pm
18 Nov | 3:00-4:00pm
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now OPEN! 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 because it takes approximately 1-3 days for the FSA ID to be verified and ready to be used. Get yours today! Learn more about FAFSA by reading 101: FAFSA

Do you need help with filing out your FAFSA? We have a great video resource for you from the Washington Student Achievement Council - FAFSA Line by Line - this video will point out common mistakes, tell you the information you will need to complete the FAFSA, and walk you through every single line in the application. You can also reach out to Mr. Norton for help on FAFSA, college apps, and scholarships!
Free College Financial Aid Zoom Sessions: The Washington Student Achievement Council, the Washington College Access Network, and the College Success Foundation are holding free webinars for students and parents in October. Click on the links to see information on the following webinar topics (with links to the Zoom sessions):
  • College Bound Information - Find out how the College Bound Scholarship can help students and families pay for college and career education! October 29.
Senior Remind Group: Seniors are encouraged to join the Senior Remind Text Group to receive updates through out the year on college deadlines, scholarships, college visits, the high school & beyond plan, and more. The directions to join are below:
College & Career Videos: Jeff Norton, our College & Career Specialist is creating videos for seniors on how the college application process will work this year. The videos are being shown in English classes and shared on the Senior Remind (see below). Here are the first four videos:
REMINDERS
PowerSchool: Parents, did you know that you can set up your PowerSchool account to send you updates on student grades, attendance, and more? You can also set up recurring emails with updates on student progress. If you need to set up your account or can't remember your login, contact TheresaM@spokaneschools.org. Here are two quick videos on how to use PowerSchool and how to set up the reminders.
Learning at Home Resources: All classes meet online through Microsoft Teams. Every student has an account in Clever (which is our portal to all district-provided software). Inside of Clever, you can go to Microsoft 365 which is where you will find Teams. If a student gets a schedule change, it may take up to 48 hours to update in the online portal (you can contact the teacher directly for a temporary join code).

To access Clever and MS365, your login is your last name and the last 4 digits of your student ID number with sps81.org (example Tony Smith, ID 123456 = smith3456@sps81.org) and your password is your 8 digit birthday (March 1, 2005 = 03012005). It is highly recommended that you try logging into your accounts before the first day of school to ensure you can get it.

PSAT: Due to COVID-19 and remote learning, we are postponing the PSAT this year until January 26 (tentatively scheduled - it will depend on whether we have returned to in-person learning). This year, we will only be giving the exam to Juniors. We will have more information closer to the exam date.
LC Tiger Yard Signs: Show your Tiger Pride while our students are in school @ HOME! The LC Booster Club is selling LC Tiger yard signs - $10/sign (Donations happily accepted to help get these signs in every LC students yard). You can buy the signs at https://www.lcboosters.org/lc-tigers-spirit-gear/.

We also have a great selection of LC Tiger Gear in the LC Bookroom. A display case in the hallway outside of the Bookroom has samples and prices of all Booster Club merchandise. To purchase Spirit Gear, visitors must enter the building through the main doors between 8:00am and 3:00pm. Visitors must first check in at the public office before proceeding to the Bookroom, ground floor location. Masks are required. Cash or checks only.
Booster Club Meetings: All LC parents are invited to attend our Booster Club Meetings. All meetings at 6:30-7:30pm. Visit www.lcboosters.org to learn how to join.
  • November 11 - TBD
  • December 7 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
  • January 11 - TBD
  • February 8 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
  • March 8 - TBD
  • April 12 - TBD
  • May 10 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
LCIMPA (Lewis and Clark Instrumental Music Parents Association): IMPA provides support for the music programs at LC, and even though this year looks different, it is as important as ever to stay connected and support our musicians. Our traditional fundraisers for the fall will not be able to happen, but there are still ways you can support your students:

Amazon Smile: Every time you shop online, Amazon will donate to LCIMPA! This does not cost you anything. Go to smile.amazon.com and select LCIMPA before you shop.

PayPal Giving Fund: We accept online donations at any level and appreciate anything you wish to give.

Our board meetings will happen over zoom until we can meet in-person. They will be held the second Monday of the month at 5:45pm. Please email us before noon the day of the meeting at lcimpatigers@gmail.com if you wish to be included in the zoom board meeting.
Stay connected and informed by visiting our website at lcimpatigers.wixsite.com/home. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to email us at lcimpatigers@gmail.com.
Video Production Club Lives!!!! YOU SHOULD JOIN!!!!! You totally want to make a film, don't you!? Don't lie!! It's written all over your face!!!! No problem!!! I have a form for you to fill out!!!! Why so many exclamation marks?!!! For effect!!!!!!! Now fill out this form and Mr. Comine will send you a link for Tuesdays lunch meetings. LETS MAKE A FILM!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!....too much?
Titanium Tigers: LC Robotics now has a TEAMS portal where you can attend meetings and get the latest info about the team. Contact Lydia Thompson, Caitlyn Perritt, or Coach Megan McLean via email, or use the TEAMS join code (9n0b3wa) to become a member of the team. We will start having team meetings on Wednesdays at 12:00-12:30 and the meeting link can be shared with people who want to just check things out. We will hold elections for officers in October and after that we will hold Monday leadership meetings again.
 
Because having an actual competition season is unknown, our focus for this year is:
  1. Team Building
  2. Fundraising
  3. Philanthropy
Free 5-Day Meal Kits: 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches, ready to go! Free for all children 18 and younger. Choose traditional or vegetarian meals.

Any child 18 years and younger (Express and Day Camp students can eat for free at school and should not access 5-day meal kits.) is eligible.

Choose a pick-up time:
Mondays from 11:50am-12:50pm
Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00pm
Wednesdays from 11:50am-12:30pm

Choose a pick-up location. Please keep the same pick-up place for the whole time we're distance learning. Mobile meals for families with barriers to accessing meal pickup at schools. Check out the unboxing video to see what you'll get in your 5-day meal kit!

Free for all children 18 and younger! USDA has extended the Free Summer Meals Program through Dec. 31, 2020. Families: Remember to turn in your free & reduced-price meals application to help ensure district funding and your qualification for the meal program once the extension ends.
Internet Safety Warning: Families please be aware -- district computers used at home, as with any device, can be vulnerable to inappropriate content such as:
  • Bullying and harassment
  • Pornography
  • Reference to drugs & alcohol
  • Violence
  • Insensitive and racist materials
Please use the following strategies to help protect students:
  • Talk over the types of resources your student accesses online and how they should interact with others online in a kind, respectful, and safe way.
  • Only allow use of electronic devices in common rooms of the home, not in bedrooms (if possible).
  • Show an interest in what your child is doing online.
  • Ask to see their work often, including comments and feedback from teachers and peers.
  • Agree to put all electronic devices to bed on the charger at a designated time each night.
  • Regularly review browsing history.
While the district is actively working to provide services to limit potential student exposure, such as high quality internet filters, that service should never replace other safety practices.
Qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch? The free and reduced price meal applications are critically important for our SPS school funding that include state and federal grant programs. Keep in mind that the USDA waiver for free meals expires at the end of December and you will want to have your meal application processed before that time to continue receiving free meals. Free or reduced qualification from the 2019/2020 school year expires October 19. Please fill out the online meal application before that date. Even if you don't plan to take advantage of the school lunch program, if you qualify, the state will pay for your AP Exams ($95 each!) and SAT exams ($65 each!) - if you qualify, please fill it out! The application has to be filled out every year.
Second Harvest Food Distribution: If you need food assistance, Second Harvest has food pick up available around the city throughout the week. Please help us spread the word!
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!!
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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.
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.
Contact Information: If you have any questions as we begin the year, please feel free to reach out to the administrative and counseling team members, we are all here to help!

Administrators:

Counselors: Lewis and Clark Counselors will continue to provide Academic, Personal/Social and T24 counseling support to all students and families throughout distance learning. Counselors are available 9:00am-3:00pm and can be reached through email, phone, or by appointments through Microsoft Teams. In person appointments can be accommodated in the event a remote appointment is not available to student or family. To schedule an appointment with a counselor please contact our Guidance Secretaries: Julie Croteau 354-6966 or JulieHa@spokaneschools.org or Annette Gregory 354-5680 AnnetteG@spokaneschools.org.
LC Counselor Distribution:


School Support:
  • Absence Hotline: parents can call us at 354-6968
  • Main Office: 354-7000
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:
o  504 Compliance Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7269
o  ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
o  Affirmative Action Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  AHERA Officer: Robert Findley, 509.354.7143
o  ALE Officer: Gwen Harris, 509.354.7393
o  Certification Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o  Claims Agent: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o  Contract Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o  Copyright Compliance Officer: Mark Martell, 509.354.7212
o  Equal Opportunity Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306
o  Personnel Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  Public Records Officer: Terri LeFors, 509.354.7395
o  Safety/OSHA/WISHA Officer: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o  Secretary, Board of Directors: Dr. Adam Swinyard, 509.354.7268
o  Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306