GRADING QUESTIONS CLARIFIED |
Several questions have surfaced about student grades this quarter. Many of you have noticed that gradebooks this fall look a little different than in previous years, and you may have been expecting to see more grades or more assignments listed in the gradebook.
Some of you may recall significant changes to grading and the report card that were discussed prior to the pandemic. Given the challenges remote teaching and learning have presented everyone, we have limited the changes this year and insisted that teachers are consistent by team with their grading practices.
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As we prepare to welcome back students for in-person learning on Monday, October 19, students will notice that our campuses may look and feel a bit different. Please check out this video for more information on what to expect when you return to LTHS next week! |
STUDENT COVID-19 TUTORIAL VIA CANVAS |
Parents are encouraged to review a short COVID-19 Tutorial for information about COVID-19 prevention at LTHS. This tutorial is also accessible for students when they log into Canvas. |
DAILY HEALTH SCREENING IS REQUIRED |
Earlier this week, all families began receiving daily 5am emails from LT's Qualtrics Screener. With the 50% student return to campus, all parents must complete the daily health screener for their child. The screener includes a variety of questions that screen for symptoms and exposure to COVID-19.
After a parent completes the screener, students will receive an e-mail to their LT Google account indicating they are approved (green) or declined (red) from attending in-person learning for that specific day. The student must show this approval in order to enter campus each morning.
Parents must complete the screener each weekday (regardless of whether your student is attending in-person learning that day) and on weekends only if your students will be on campus for an extra-curricular activity. In the event a parent does not complete the daily screener, the student will complete a separate screening process and will be delayed upon their arrival to our campuses.
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP |
Be sure to sign up for the upcoming virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences via the Infinite Campus portal.
Conferences will be held Thursday, October 29 (5pm - 8:30pm) and Friday, October 30 (9am-1pm) via Zoom or phone call. Each conference will be a maximum of 8 minutes in duration, in order to maximize the number of individual conferences that can be accommodated. The ultimate goal of Parent/Teacher Conferences is to continue to foster a collaborative partnership between parents and staff at LT.
Please remember you are not scheduling conferences, only making requests. Requests can be made until October 19 at 11:59pm.
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES THRU FIRST SEMESTER |
Provided infection rates remain stable or improve and mitigation efforts are successful at keeping the virus at bay within our student and staff school population, the schedule above will remain intact for first semester. However, should LT or our local communities experience an outbreak, the district may have to pivot back to a full remote model. The 50% Hybrid/Remote Plan will be evaluated at the end of the first semester. |
Election day workers – High school juniors and seniors can apply to work as election judges on November 3. This is an official holiday in Illinois, so there is no school that day. Interested students may apply here: https://connect.cookcountyclerkil.gov/#/application
Voter Registration – Seniors who have not already registered to vote may still do so, as online voter registration is open through this Sunday, October 18. Registration takes less than five minutes. You must be 18 by November 3. The link for online registration is: https://ova.elections.il.gov/.
Voting information – Informed and prepared voters are the best voters. The LT Social Studies Department works with the League of Women Voters to encourage voting and provide assistance. Information about candidates, polling locations, and election rules and processes may be found here: https://illinoisvoterguide.org/
Contact the Global Studies Office with any questions:
Global Studies Division Chair Paul Houston
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ALUMS DONATE MASKS TO THEIR FELLOW LIONS |
LT graduates and brothers Phil Cozza (Class of 1977) and Paul Cozza (Class of 1974) recently donated 72,000 face masks to their alma mater. Owners and officers at Deslauriers, Inc., a construction supply manufacturer and distributor in LaGrange Park, wanted to keep the donations local. LT thanks the Cozza brothers! |
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OCT 19
Board of Education Meeting
7:30pm, Reber Center and Virtual
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OCT 23-31
Red Ribbon Week
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OCT 29
Parent Teacher Conferences
5-8:30pm, Virtual
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OCT 30
NO CLASSES
Parent Teacher Conferences
9-1pm, Virtual
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NOV 2
NO SCHOOL
NON-ATTENDANCE DAY
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NOV 3
NO SCHOOL
ELECTION DAY
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NEW BOARD MEMBER MICHAEL THOMAS |
The Board of Education selected Michael Thomas, of LaGrange Park, to serve out Barbara Rosinsky’s term of office until April 2021.
Thomas is an LTHS Class of ’85 graduate and 45-year resident of the LaGrange area. He has been highly involved with local boards of education, advisory committees and as a parent volunteer.
“I am driven to give back to this exceptional community and specifically to Lyons Township High School. I received a valuable education from LT, and I want to give back to my alma mater in service for all students,” Thomas said.
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Parent Community Network is back - virtually - bringing you parenting tips and education events --now in the comfort of your own home!
Every Wednesday* from 7-8pm, PCN will live-stream an expert interview and monitor their Facebook page for comments and questions.
The videos will only be available for viewing during the live stream and each presenter will only be shown once. Follow on Facebook @ParentCommunityNetwork to register for upcoming events.
*Wednesdays that fall on a holiday or non-attendance day will be skipped.
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Thirty-five seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Commended Students placed among the top 5% of more than one million students who entered the Merit Program. The Merit Program is extremely competitive, and the Commended Students can be proud of their designation.
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Celebrate fall and carve an LT themed pumpkin. Submit a selfie with you and your pumpkin for a chance to win an LT spirit package. All pumpkin selfies must be submitted by 3pm Thursday, October 29. Send all selfies to: LTenews@lths.net |
Approximately 600 birthday bags were delivered by Assistant Principals to students celebrating a birthday! The home deliveries were designed to help make in-person connections between students and school. Now that students have an opportunity to come back on campus, the deliveries have ended. A happy birthday to all! |
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