November 15, 2022 ● LYONS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ● DISTRICT 204
Hi, LT Students,

I would like to share few celebrations: 
  • Thank you to our LTHS Student Council for planning an outstanding Veterans Day Assemblies and a lunch for Veterans!
  • Congratulations to LION Newspaper and all of our student journalists on their recent induction into the Pacemaker 100! The LION has been recognized as one of the top publications over the past 100 years.  
  • Congratulations to the LT Girls Swimming and Diving Team on placing 9th at the IHSA State Meet!  
  • Congratulations to our LT Football team on advancing to the IHSA State Quarterfinals!
  • Congratulations to MENAGERIE and all of our contributing authors, artists, designers and student leaders for receiving second place in the Best of Show Award at the National Scholastic Press Association at the Fall National High School Journalism Conference.
  • Shout out to our Wind Ensemble on a wonderful concert!   
  • Another shout out to our students for a fantastic performance of the Good Doctor!
  • Congratulations to our 18 Art students who had 30 works in the annual Chicagoland 4x5 Show. Many LT students won awards for their participation! Here is information on the show: https://www.chicagoland4x5.org/

Look for updates on recent results from other activities on Social Media!

Also, reminder that this Wednesday is an early release School Improvement Day. Wednesday, November 16 is not a late start. First period will start at 7:45am and students will have shortened classes with an early dismissal at 11:30am.

End of the Semester/Final Exam Information
I can’t believe that it is already November 15th and we are down to just five weeks left in the semester. I wanted to share some important end-of-the-semester information:

  • LTHS will implement a special final exam bell schedule for the final three days (December 21-23) of the semester. LINK
  • There is no Late Start on the Wednesday of the last week of the semester (Wednesday, December 21). First period starts at 7:45am on December 21.
  • While final exams will be mandatory, course teams will have four options for administering the exams. Regardless of the option the course team chooses, students are expected to be on campus and in class for each final exam period. 
  • Please note that the syllabus for each course outlines the teacher’s plan with relation to final exams. All courses will have a final exam. The following are the options that teacher teams have with relation to final exams (Dual credit classes are exempt from these options as each college/university dictates the form of the final exam):
  • Cumulative Final Exam 
  • Summative Final Exam 
  • Final Project or Performance 
  • Retake, Revision, or Reflection 

Please note: There are no retake/revision opportunities for any of the final exam options.

Specific information about the final exam that will be implemented within each course will be communicated by each individual teacher prior to November 22.  

I also wanted to include information regarding our drop-in centers. This academic support is available to students who are interested in additional support in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and/or World Languages. Students do not need a referral to go to the drop-in centers.

Drop-In Centers
Our Drop-In centers are open and available to students seeking additional academic support in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and/or World Languages. Drop-In Centers are open and can be accessed during students' lunch study hall time. Attendance will be taken in Drop-In Centers and students will have the opportunity to get additional help from staff or student tutors.  

Locations of North Campus Drop-In Centers:
  • Language Arts - 225 
  • Math/Science - 203
  • Social Studies - 241
  • World Languages - 318
Locations of South Campus Drop-In Centers:
  • Language Arts - B102
  • Math/Science - J208
  • Social Studies - C231
  • World Languages - 4A C201 & 5A C214

Additionally, an after school math drop-in center is now open to all students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15pm - 4:15pm at North Campus in room 205. This program will be staffed by LT math teachers to provide academic assistance for students in all mathematics courses. South Campus students are welcome to take the activity bus to North Campus in order to attend.

Most importantly, we encourage students to communicate with each of their teachers if they have questions or need clarification regarding the end of the semester and/or final exam within each course. 

We look forward to a positive end to the semester at LT!
LTHS Care Space and Community Resources 
The LT Care Space is a community space designed to support the needs of our students. Through the Care Space, students have access to essentials such as hygiene products, school supplies, basic food items, clothing items, as well as gift cards that can be provided to allow students to purchase what they need. We have designed a process that aims at eliminating barriers/obstacles, honors our students’ dignity, and makes it easy for students to access supplies and items that support their needs. 

Getting Help/Support
Students can access the Care Space in the following ways:
  • Talking to a trusted adult at LT. Any staff member can assist students to access resources from the Care Space by connecting with members of our Student Services Division or Administrative Team.
  • Students and/or families can fill out this form in order to request items that the student needs. After students/families fill out this form, a member of our team will follow up in order to provide support to the student/family.
  • Students can stop by the AP Office, Counseling Office, or Main Office at either campus for urgent and immediate support.

West 40 Community Resource Lists
LTHS is lucky to have West40 Intermediate Center as a partner in serving our students. West40 serves 41 school districts and three co-ops in West Cook County, providing programs, services, and resources to students and families. I am sharing two links with our LT families within this communication. The first is a calendar for food bank services and the other is a link to general community resources. A full list of resources can be found on the West40 website.

Young Community Changemakers Leadership Program
Young Community Changemakers (YC2) is a leadership development program designed to educate and empower local youth to become our community’s next generation of philanthropists–those who give their time, talent and treasure for the common good. YC2 is a youth philanthropy program offered to juniors and seniors from LT and as well as other local high schools. Curricula encourages students to explore our local community and its social needs; learn about philanthropic theory; and engage in organizational evaluation and grantmaking. Students will review grant applications from local organizations, conduct site visits, and at the end of the semester-long program, award up to $30,000 to nonprofit organizations that further the mission and vision of Community Memorial Foundation. Additional information and the 2022 YC2 program application can be found on the Young Community Changemakers Website. 

Applications for the 2023 YC2 program are due on Wednesday, November 23 by 5:00 PM.

Thank you and have a great week,

Jen Tyrrell, Principal
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