CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Athletic Calendar can be found at: https://bit.ly/2o9Yxd8
November 16-17 - 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 Fitz Basketball Tournament in the Fieldhouse
December 10 - IMPA Parent Meeting 5:45pm
December 10 - STAGE Parent Meeting 6:45pm
December 11 - Seminar Bell Schedule
December 17 - Mid-Quarter 2 grades distributed (you can always see grades in PowerSchool)
December 18 - Choir Concert 7:00pm
December 19 - Orchestra Concert 7:00pm
December 21 - Yearbook Pre-Order Deadline
December 24-January 4 - Winter Break - No School
January 7 - School Resumes!
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
So, in spite of (or, yes, likely, because of) the recent emphasis on security here on campus, I’ve been up more at night lately and have been using the time to catch up on the pile of books on my nightstand. Some of the titles are schlocky and escapist, but others are ones I can really recommend to you as parents and as allies to us here at school.

I’m Still Here: Black Dignity In a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
In a series of essays the author relates her experiences and impressions as a young African-American making her way in the world of faith-based, non-profit management. She speaks to her schooling, her college years and her young adulthood and her interactions with majority mainstream. It’s thought-provoking and challenging.

Excellence Through Equity: Five Principles of Courageous Leadership to Guide Achievement for Every Student by Alan Blankstein and Pedro Noguera. Again, this book is organized around a series of essays related to ensuring that All really means ALL; all kids getting educational opportunities. Moving from being a good school to a great school, and, (my favorite), Who Wants a Standardized Child Anyway? Using performance data to transform the classroom not the child.

The Least Among Us: Waging the Battle for the Vulnerable by US Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. This is part memoir, part collected essays about government safety nets, their histories and futures. I learned a lot about where various government programs came from – their funding and missions. And I resolved to learn more about how to ensure we keep serving underserved kids and families and how to hold our government more accountable for doing so.
 
This past couple of weeks have been challenging, that’s for sure. But your kids have been awesome. I appreciate the efforts many of you have made to connect with us here at school and to share concerns, appreciations, insights, and wonderings. We are grateful. And as you use this weekend to prepare for an entire holiday related to gratitude, please know that at the top of my “thankful for” list are your remarkably hilarious and inspiring Tigers. They are the best part of all my days!

Marybeth Smith
Principal
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU
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: LC Speech and Debate hosted the Welcome to the Jungle Speech and Debate Tournament last week and brought home some impressive awards. Congratulations to:
  • Open Policy 2nd place: Michael Petro & Jonathan Crowley
  • Novice Policy 1st place: Gabriel Thompson & Alan Zeng
  • Novice Policy 2nd place: Grace Wang & Serena Wen
  • Open Lincoln-Douglas 1st place: Rachel Boose
  • Open Duo Interpretation 1st place: Sam & Jack Morehouse
  • Open Extemporaneous Speaking 2nd place: Alex Ross
Congratulations: LC musicians were recognized for their incredible auditions and admitted to the 2019 NAfME-NW Honor Band this weekend. The band is a select ensemble in which thousands of students audition from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska and only a few get in. The students will travel to the event in Portland, OR over President's Day Weekend in February and work with a world-class conductor and the other outstanding musicians from around the Northwest. Congratulations to:
  • Band: Liam Cameron - Clarinet, Jainee Weidemann - Trombone
  • Choir: Jameson Elton - Tenor 1, Sage Erban - Alto 1, Emma Ganley - Alto 2, Emma John - Alto 1, Braeden Schierman - Bass 1
  • Orchestra: Serena Wen - Violin
Congratulations: Three LC Seniors signed their National Letters of Intent for college athletics this week - click on the link to see their signing video. Congratulations to: Jacinta Buckley ( https://youtu.be/5ibElxJWRPE ) who has signed with the University of Nevada Las Vegas for basketball, Kenzie Gaines ( https://youtu.be/VW1qLz8haew ) who has signed with Eastern Washington University for cross country, and Brooke Fager ( https://youtu.be/cKMS9Mcua1A ) who has signed with Biola University for tennis. Read the news story here: https://bit.ly/2FxWvia. Congratulations Tigers!
Congratulations: LC Senior Michael Daugherty has qualified to play in the SAJE (Spokane All City Jazz Ensemble) elite group which plays at many professional venues throughout the year. Way to go Michael!
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 Chloe Burley has been accepted to Whitworth University. Go Pirates!
Accepted: LC Senior Erin Carney has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Sierra Clark has been accepted to Carroll College (with an $88,000 scholarship), Butler University (with a $72,000 scholarship over four years), and Juniata College (with a $112,000 scholarship over four years). Go Fighting Saints, Bulldogs, and Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Deshiyah Crawford has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Teah Dimico has been accepted to the University of Colorado - Denver. Go Lynx!
Accepted: LC Senior Thomas Ehring has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!
Accepted: LC Senior Michael Daugherty has been accepted to Whitworth University and Belmont University. Go Bruins and Pirates!
Accepted: LC Senior Taylor Griffin has been accepted to Eastern Washington University and Boise State University. Go Eagles and Broncos!
Accepted: LC Senior Emily Hamilton has been accepted to the University of South Alabama. Go Jaguars!
Accepted: LC Senior Iris Hartwig has been accepted to Carroll College. Go Fighting Saints!
Accepted: LC Senior Jack Inabinet has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Carolyn Johnson has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Grizzlies!
Accepted: LC Senior Emma Kerkering has been accepted to Montana State University (with the Western Undergraduate Exchange tuition reciprocity scholarship), Regis University (with a $20,000 per year merit scholarship), Carroll College (with a $22,000 per year merit scholarship), and the University of Portland (with the Presidential Scholarship for $100,000 over four years). Go Bobcats, Rangers, Fighting Saints, and Pilots!
Accepted: LC Senior Emma Kramer has been accepted to Boise State University. Go Broncos!
Accepted: LC Senior Rebecca Peasley has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Michael Petro has been accepted to the Pacific Northwest College of Art with a Pearl District Scholarship for $14,000 per year for four years. Go Sloths!
Accepted: LC Senior Sue Rieger has been accepted to Carroll College with a $20,000 per year Debate Scholarship. Go Fighting Saints!
Accepted: LC Senior Max Sadler has been accepted to Belmont University with an $8,000 academic scholarship. Go Bruins!
Accepted: LC Senior Mitchell Sanders has been accepted to Colorado State University and the Illinois Institute of Technology (with a $30,000 per year Henry T Heald Scholarship). Go Scarlett Hawks and Rams!
Accepted: LC Senior Cailen Silver has been accepted Montana State University and Central Washington University. Go Bobcats and Wildcats!
INFORMATION
Radium Girls: Join us on November 16-17 at 7:00pm for Radium Girls , takes us back to the 1920s where radium was painted onto watch faces for its luminous qualities without concern for the health impacts of radiation. The story traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a watch dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire. The case brought by the “radium girls” that inspired this play is often thought of as a turning point in the labor rights movement. These women’s efforts are credited with significant improvements in industrial safety standards that workers benefit from even today.
Meet the Tigers : Help us kick off the 2018-2019 Winter Sports Season tonight, November 16 at 6:00pm in the LC Fieldhouse. The event is free for all, so bring your family, friends and neighbors (donations are welcome!). We'll have performances from the Girls and Boys Basketball teams, Cheerleaders, Gymnastics, and more! Join the fun with a 3 point, free throw, half court shot contest and a 50/50 raffle! We will be accepting warm winter clothing donations for the LC Tiger Closet. We'll have a special welcome from Matt Santangelo, former Zag, and gold medal winner at the 1999 Olympics with the USA men's basketball team, and current Executive Director of Hoopfest. See you there!
Jostens Graduation Announcement Orders: Graduation Information Packets are available in the Counseling Office or order online now at  https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1118412/Lewis-and-Clark-High-School/ .
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
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.
The Tiger Depot is once again selling calendars ! Our 2019 12-month calendars have full color pictures, include all major holidays, have laminated covers (front and back), and are spiral bound. There are pre-designed Tiger calendars (as well as Tropical, Kitten, Nature, Butchart Gardens, Flowers, Space, and Angel calendars) for $7.00 each or you can have a custom one designed for $12.00 each. The customized calendars have personal photos of your own along with personalized dates such as birthdays and anniversaries. For samples, see the display case by room 109, Mrs. Underhill, or any Tiger Depot staff member in room 111. These make great gifts for the holidays! Place your order soon for prompt delivery. Feel free to contact Mrs. Underhill at lisau@spokaneschools.org or 354-6908 if you have any questions.
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 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!!
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.

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.
College Representatives Visits
  • Nov. 16: Jostons Graduation Orders - Lunch
  • Nov. 20: US Navy - Lunch
  • Nov. 26: University of Montana - 7:45am
  • Dec. 4: Spokane Community College - 12:30pm-3:00pm (on site applications)
  • Dec. 5: Central Washington University - 1:30pm-3:30pm (on site applications)
  • Dec. 7: Spokane Falls Community College - 12:30pm-2:00pm (on site applications)
  • Dec. 12: Eastern Washington University - 1:30pm-3:30pm (on site applications)
  • Jan. 5: National Portfolio Day (for visual arts and design colleges programs) - Seattle
  • Jan. 6: National Portfolio Day (for visual arts and design colleges programs) - Portland
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.
  • December 1 (deadline to register, November 2) - not offered at LC (at FERRIS or NC)
  • December 2 (deadline to register, November 2)
  • 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: December 8 , February 9 , April 13 , and June 8
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).
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. 
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 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.