BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR COURSE REGISTRATION |
Course registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin on Monday, January 25, for all current LT students. The priority this year is one-on-one appointments for all students with their counselor. Therefore, students and families will not be entering classes into the Infinite Campus portal as they have in previous years. Instead, all registration will occur during students’ appointments and a copy of the requested classes will be emailed to students and families for confirmation of selections.
Below is the general timeline for all registration activities. Students are encouraged to visit their grade-level counseling Canvas page for more information and instructions on the process. More detailed information will be emailed to students and families the week of January 19.
9-11 Grade Registration
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Jan 13: Students informed about ‘next-in-sequence’ classes and elective choices
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Jan 20: Registration presentations, instructions and fillable worksheet posted on Canvas pages
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Jan 20 – Jan 22: Student appointments confirmed
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Jan 25 – Feb 4: 1:1 Counseling Appointments – 15min/student from 9-11am and 12:30-2:30pm Mon - Fri
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Feb 25: Course requests sent to students/parents for final confirmation
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Feb 26 & Mar 1: Make-up appointments for any student who missed their original appointment
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Mar 1: Registration closes
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SCHEDULE FOR REMAINDER OF JANUARY |
On Monday, LT transitioned to the 50% Hybrid/Remote Learning model. Approximately 65% of students have opted for in-person learning on their respective Gold/Blue days. Please remember that students are required to show verification of their completed Qualtrics Daily Screener each morning before they enter our campuses. The daily screener must be completed if your student is going to be on campus for any reason.
Also, all parents were asked to complete a survey indicating their preference for hybrid/remote. If you have changed your mind and want to switch your learning preference, the quickest way to change your student’s status is to e-mail the appropriate grade-level Assistant Principal:
If your student wants to end their academic day without attending their lunch study hall (period 4 or period 5) on Blue and Gold Days or replace their scheduled 1st or 8th period study hall or scheduled study hall immediately before lunch with an unscheduled period, please complete the opt-out form.
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VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT SHOWCASES LT ARTISTS |
LT students created hundreds of art pieces throughout the first semester. Despite the pandemic, remote learning and cancelled art exhibits, student-artists flourished and the LT art teachers want their student work to be seen and enjoyed by the entire LT community. Please visit the virtual exhibit which features drawings, paintings jewelry, video and sculptures.
Art teacher Lorena Lagis said, “Creating art through Zoom is not always easy! Loud siblings, barking dogs and intermittent wi-fi are just some of the challenges students face when learning remotely. However, first semester LTHS art students thrived in their home studios and embraced the opportunity to create art from scratch in all mediums.”
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WORKSHOPS FOR A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER YOU |
The Parent Community Network is resuming its Super Powered Summit. Follow their Facebook page @ParentComunityNetwork for streaming details.
The series starts on Wednesday, January 20, with Kate Northrup on the topic of goal setting. Tune into Productivity: Achieving More by Doing Less and Kate will reveal why doing less can help us feel better and be more productive.
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We recognize that this year has been extremely difficult for students and families. Dr. John Duffy is a local clinical psychologist, best-selling author, frequent speaker, and father of an LT graduate. He will be hosting an Instagram Live event @drjohnduffy Tuesday, January 19, at 7:30pm. Feel free to tune in as he takes questions and shares some healthy ways to cope and manage the anxieties of COVID, school, and life in general. You may submit questions in advance to duffyreception@gmail.com.
When: Tuesday, January 19
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: @drjohnduffy Instagram
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Listen to WGN Radio Personality John Williams, and Rosecrance’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Wright and Teen Program Clinical Director Jason Relle as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 and social isolation on teens struggling with substance use and mental health issues. Click Teen substance use and mental health in the age of COVID-19 to download a copy of the podcast.
You'll hear information about the current state of teen substance use and mental health, common misconceptions by parents and the challenge of recognizing signs and symptoms of substance youth and mental health issues.
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FAFSA INFORMATION FOR UPCOMING GRADS |
Class of 2021 graduates and beyond are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or an alternative form created by the Illinois State Board of Education as a part of their requirements to be eligible for their diploma. A waiver is posted on the College Center website for those who wish to decline.
Families who need assistance in completing the FAFSA can attend a virtual workshop. The LT College Center is cohosting a FAFSA Step-by-Step Workshop with ISACorps (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) that oversees financial aid for Illinois. The virtual workshop will take place on January 20, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Registration is required and Spanish translators will be available.
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CYBERPATRIOT SQUADS IN THE RUNNING |
Two CyberPatriot squads recently competed in a nationwide competition and both squads advanced to the next round. Qualifying at the two highest levels - the Platinum Tier and the Gold Tier – LT was among nearly 1,700 teams from across the nation participating in the Open Division.
Results for the national competition will be released next month, with the finals being held in Bethesda, MD in mid-March. The 12 highest scoring Open Division teams from the Platinum Tier advance to the National Finals Competition based on their Round 3 scores. The Platinum tier is assigned to the top 30% scoring teams in the Open Division.
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JAN 18
NO SCHOOL
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
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JAN 19
Board of Education Meeting
Virtual, 7:30pm
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JAN 19
Dr. Duffy Instagram Live Event
Instagram @drjohnduffy, 7:30pm
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JAN 20
PCN Super Powered Summit
Virtual via Facebook, 6:30pm
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JAN 20
FAFSA Step-by-Step Workshop
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JAN 26
Class of 2025 Welcome
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Over the long Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, please stay healthy and safe. Remember to follow all health and safety protocols, be mindful of the guidance regarding non-essential travel and avoid large gatherings. Please see LT's Health and Safety webpage for more information. |
Six LT students were recently named All-State Musicians in the annual Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Student Programs. Students participated via virtual auditions through the process of district and regional festivals. Two students are repeat honorees, having been named among the All-State ranks last year.
Jacob Egert, senior:
Jazz Band: Jazz Trumpet
Andrew Hojjat, senior:
Band: Bb Clarinet
Zoe Kales,* senior:
Chorus: Alto 1
Madison Kraus,* junior:
Orchestra: Double Bass
Shannen McGinn, junior:
Band: Flute
Orla Ryan, junior:
Chorus Alto II
*Repeat All-State Musicians
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FIVE LIONS ADVANCE TO SPEECH FINALS |
Five Speech Team members advanced to the finals at the Grant Community High School Speech Tournament. The students submitted a recording of their performance which was judged and scored in three separate preliminary rounds. Those scores then determined if a student made it into the finals. The virtual finals were conducted live.
Congratulations:
Sophie Barrett, sophomore
6th Extemporaneous
Georgiana Giannakopoulos, senior 5th Oratorical Declamation
Genesis Magpayo, senior
4th Poetry
Gabe Lazarski, junior
2nd Radio
Elena Stoddard, senior
8th Radio
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Thanks to the @LTHSPTC for their support as students and staff returned to our campuses for the start of second semester!
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Please consider becoming a member of the LT PTC. Your membership and/or donation helps fund several crucial student-centered projects and events, including grants for clubs, Post Prom, a student directory and calendar and student scholarships.
To purchase a membership, download and complete the PTC Membership Form and follow the directions.
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Blue Squadron
Angela Angelovska, Sophomore
Brandon Hornickle, Sophomore
Grace Newman, Senior
Ethan Rosenkranz, Sophomore
Marija Stojanoska, Sophomore
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Gold Squadron
Ana Babnigg, Junior
Daniel Babnigg, Senior
Ian Doherty, Senior
Kevin Fatora, Senior
Gavin Monthye, Senior
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