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Lakehill Preparatory School
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The Warrior Weekly
Volume 12, Issue 9
October 31, 2019
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First Grade Creates Pumpkin Characters
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First grade combined English and art skills in their Pumpkin Book Character Reports.
Each child chose a fiction book during library time a month ago. They were asked to read their book three times to ensure fluency and comprehension. In class, each student worked on a story web, a rough draft, and a final draft.
During their presentations to classmates, parents, and staff on October 30, in the Community Room, each child shared the title, author, characters, and setting of their book. The reports also included a list of four physical characteristics and four character traits of the book's principle character.
In addition to demonstrating their public speaking skills, each student decorated the pumpkin which they received on their field trip to a pumpkin patch to illustrate the physical characteristics of their book's main character.
"I am so proud of all of my students," said first grade teacher
Laura Gigliotti. "Each student gave their best effort with this project, and the pumpkins and reports turned out great!"
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Time for TREK for TECH
November 9
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The 21st annual TREK for TECH is just a week away! Don't wait! Register now.
Last year, Trek for Tech provided $56,000 in new desktops for Lower School, iPads for Middle School, and new laptops for Upper School.
Trek for Tech Wish List:
21 New Desktop Computers
15 New Classroom Projectors
1 New Computer Server
Robotics and Engineering Equipment
Registration is now open. You can register for the 1-mile Fun Run or the 5K Race, purchase Raffle Tickets, and buy the Pasta Lunch donated by Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
2019 Raffle prizes include Apple Watch, Apple AirPods, Amazon Echo, Nike Running Shoes, Luke’s Locker Gift Card, and a Mystery Box.
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Sixth Grade Delivers Meals on Wheels
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Lakehill's sixth grade class has taken on Lakehill's Meals on Wheels route for the 2019-20 school year. Groups of two or three students deliver meals on the first, third, and fifth Wednesday of each month. The group delivered their first meals on October 2, and will continue the project through May.
The experience is already making an impact. "I really liked seeing that everyone was so nice and happy to see us," said sixth grader
Clio Byrd. "It was a fun way to do something good and help people with my friends," agreed
Sofia Flaherty.
This is Lakehill's eighth year to participate in the Meals on Wheels program. Groups who might be interested in participating with Lakehill's Meals on Wheels route should contact
Ms. Ekstrom for more information.
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Superhero Academy Family Science Night
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November 6, 2019
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Lakehill Cafeteria
Lakehill Students in kindergarten through fourth grade (and their friends and neighbors) are invited to attend Lakehill's first Superhero Academy Family Science Night.
No capes are needed for this superhero training session. Activities will explore the science behind super powers such as x-ray vision, super strength, and invisibility.
Visit every station to become a science superhero! Stations are sponsored by the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
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Tickets Now on Sale for Upper School Musical
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Lakehill's talented musical theater students will bring
Beauty and the Beast to the Lakehill stage on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m. A preview of the musical will be performed for students on November 15, at 9:30 a.m.
The performance is suitable for all ages.
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PFC Brings
Signature
Events to Campus
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November 22
Grandparents Day, 8:00 a.m.
Lakehill welcomes grandparents, parents, and special friends to the annual Grandparents Day Celebration on Friday, November 22. The festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. with a breakfast reception in the cafeteria. The program, which includes performances by various student groups, will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium. School is dismissed at 11:00 a.m. for Thanksgiving Break, and there will be no after-school care.
Scholastic Arctic Adventure Book Fair:
Snow Much to Read!
November 22; December 2 - 6
A blizzard of books is headed your way! It's the PFC's Arctic Adventure Scholastic Book Fair: Snow Much to Read!
Stock up on new books for the holidays at Lakehill's Scholastic Book Fair which will be held December 2-6, in the Lydia and James Perry Community Room. The fair will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day.
Enjoy an advance preview and purchase books before and after the Grandparents Day celebration on November 22. Purchase a book for the Parade of Gifts during the Winter Concert and receive free gift wrapping. Watch for more information about the Book Fair and get ready for the coolest reading expedition ever!
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Senior Spotlight: National Junior Honor Society Highlights Lakehill's Soon-to-be Graduates
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In an effort to reveal the hidden talents, personalities, and accomplishments of Lakehill's most experienced students, the National Junior Honor Society presents:
NJHS Spotlight on Seniors
This week's senior: Koby Watkins
Koby Watkins has attended Lakehill since his freshman year. Koby’s favorite class is Robotics because he enjoys building robots. He has earned two trophies through the Robotics team competition and competed with them at the World Championships last year. He has also participated in Upper School Drama and Choir. Koby’s favorite Lakehill memory is the Biology Trip because it was a great learning experience and a lot of fun.
In his free time, Koby is a Boy Scout, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. He also enjoys playing video games, and has a job at a local pool as a lifeguard.
Koby is applying to Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Texas at Dallas. He plans to study engineering and computer science.
Koby’s advice to younger Warriors is, "Get good grades early, so that you aren't struggling to catch up later."
By Victoria Bell, eighth grade
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Varsity and JV Volleyball
The Varsity Volleyball team defeated Dallas Lutheran on October 24, in three sets to claim second place in district and advance to the playoffs. In their ninth TAPPS State Playoff appearance, the Lady Warriors swept Amarillo San Jacinto on Saturday, October 26, advancing to the Area Round. On October 29, Lakehill defeated Harvest Christian in three sets, and advancing to the Regional Finals. Lakehill will take on Round Rock Christian Academy on Saturday, November 2, at noon. The game will be played at Parkview Christian Academy, a neutral site in Waco. (1100 Lake Shore Dr., Waco, 76708).
Middle School Volleyball
The Middle School DI team finished the season with a 10-3 record after losing in the Semi-finals of the district tournament. The girls beat First Baptist in the first round of the tournament before losing to Ovilla Christian. Jade Stephens was named to the All-Tournament Team.
Congratulations to our Middle School Lady Warriors on an amazing season.
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Varsity Football
The Varsity Football team claimed a 48-0 victory over Irving The Highlands on October 25, to remain undefeated. The Warriors were led by
Mitchell Crow who had two interceptions for touchdowns and later added another touchdown caught while on offense.
Ryan Henry had two touchdowns, and
Kyeser Hall added another. The defense continues to impress as one of the best in the state by forcing six turnovers including fumble recoveries by
Jonah Shaw and
Gaige McKnight and two fumble recoveries by
Logan Stout.
The Warriors take on Amarillo San Jacinto on Saturday, November 2, in Amarillo.
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October 31
Lower School Halloween Carnival
Middle School Fall Day Out
November 4
Trick or Treat or Treat for UNICEF Ends
Please turn in boxes to classroom teachers.
November 6
Lower School Admission Coffee, 8:30 a.m.
Superhero Academy Family Science Night (K-4), 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
November 8
Eighth Grade Parent College Counseling Coffee, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Fourth Grade to Old Red Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Third Grade Tour Around Texas, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
November 9
Trek for Tech
Register now for the one-mile Fun Run and 5K chip-timed event.
November 12
Middle School Admission Coffee, 8:30 a.m.
November 13
Upper School Admission Preview, 6:30 p.m.
November 15, 16
Upper School Musical, 7:00 p.m.
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Lakehill Preparatory School
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214-3428
Phone: (214) 826-2931
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