February 8, 2022 | Issue #12 |
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Please Vote YES on LWSD Propositions - Today! |
Vote YES today for LWSD Propositions 1, 2 and 3
LWHS PTSA membership voted to support and endorse all three LWSD February 2022 levies at our November General Membership meeting. These are:
- Prop 1: Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy (renewal of expiring levy)
- Prop 2: Replacement School Technology and Capital Projects Levy (renewal of expiring levy)
- Prop 3: Building Excellence Capital Levy
These levies help our district cover the gap in educational funding from Washington state to meet critical needs for LWSD students. More information on what these levies cover is here and here. Video recordings of Town Hall question and answer sessions are available here.
We thank you for your support of LWSD schools!
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Virtual Coffee With Christine |
The next PTSA-sponsored “Coffee with Christine” will be Thursday, February 24 at 6:00 pm. Come login and join other LWHS parents and community members for an open Q&A discussion with LWHS Principal Christine Bell. The meetings last about an hour, but you are free to join late or leave early.
The following meeting will occur on March 24 from 9:00-10:00 am.
Please be sure to read Principal Bell's letter in the "School" section below.
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Parents of Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors - We Need You! |
The Senior Party event needs you to pay it forward!
The LWHS PTSA Senior Party is looking for at least 15 volunteers to help out at the June 14 event. You can volunteer for the entire night or a portion of it. It is a great opportunity to pay it forward and to find out what Senior Party is all about!
Thank you!
Molly Gleason and Rachel Pemble, LWHS PTSA Senior Party Co-Chairs
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From the Desk of LWHS Principal Christine Bell |
Dear Kang Families,
As a part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that each student, every day is connected and feels belonging in our community LWHS is focusing our professional development this week on interrupting racial bias and microaggressions in our school.
LWHS has a Racial Equity Team as well as a Diversity Action Team. Together, these teams guide our work in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion. They are also now working with our student-led Feminist Club to advertise a new reporting system for harassment, intimidation and bullying.
What I would like to share with you in this edition of the Crier is a conversation protocol we will use to both interrupt incidents when they occur and the ways in which students can report such incidents to adults.
The acronym most helpful in remembering how to approach situations of racism, bias and any form of harassment is ACTION.
ACTION conversation protocol:
A: Ask clarifying questions to assist with understanding intentions
C: Come from curiosity, not judgement
T: Tell what you observed. Explain why it was problematic in a factual manner
I: Impact exploration- ask for and/or state the potential impact of such a statement or action on others
O: Own your own thoughts and feelings around the impact
N: Next steps—request appropriate action or follow up (reporting tool)
Having a conversation protocol in place is not enough to change long-held practices. Practice is needed to build comfortability in use of the protocol, and a system of support is needed for both those experiencing harassment and those who are the aggressor. Therefore, a reporting tool is necessary.
Students and staff can report harassment, intimidation and bullying in a variety of ways: through a trusted adult, via the “safety concern” button on the top-right corner of the district website, and now, through a reporting tool. The new reporting tool will be available on fliers, on the school website, and in counseling offices as well.
The first job of educators, and the primary mission of our school, is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. As the lead learner in our school community, I am proud to partner with students, parents, and staff to adapt and grow in the areas described above. Thank you for your support in this work.
LWHS Principal
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Pack the Gym for LWHS Basketball |
Come witness history! Both the LWHS boys' and girls’ varsity basketball teams have just clinched KingCo 3A League Champion titles. That means they had the best records in our league this season. This may be the first time in the 100-year history of LWHS that this has happened!
The post-season playoffs started yesterday with both teams winning their games. This means BOTH teams are playing for the KingCo Tournament title on February 9 and a chance to be the #1 seed heading into district playoffs. Come enjoy the home court advantage and cheer them on!
Wednesday, February 9 at LWHS
- Girls will play at 6:30 pm
- Boys will play at 8:15 pm
One ticket gets you into both games. The first 100 LHWS students will receive free admittance, paid for by the LWHS basketball booster programs.
In addition, all LWHS students are invited to a tailgate party on Wednesday right after school at 12:55 pm. The boosters will provide free pizza and music and attendees will have a chance to hear from Kang players and coaches prior to the big games on Wednesday. This is a special event for students only.
Thank you for your continued support of these incredible young men and women. Go Kangs!
Jeremy Pemble, LWBBA President
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Clean Out Your Closets for LWHS Theatre! |
Lake Washington Theatre Boosters is holding a clothing drive as a fundraiser for our wonderful theatre program. Lake Washington High School Theatre has played an important role in the school and in our community since 1922. Your clothing donations will support theatrical productions including costumes, props, sets, musicians and more.
We Are Collecting:
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Clothes - men's, women's and children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, ties, belts, backpacks, etc.
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Household Textiles - bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Donations can be dropped off at LWHS parking lot on the following dates:
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Sat, March 5, 11:00 am-3:00 pm
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Sat, March 12, 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Please place all donations in bags. All items must be clean and in sellable condition.
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LWHS Library Book Exchange |
LWHS is participating in an ongoing book exchange with The Washington Book Exchange (WBE). This is a statewide nonprofit organization that collects and anonymously redistributes AP, SAT, and ACT prep books to students in need throughout our state. Through this program your student can donate a lightly used prep book to help others and/or receive a free standardized test prep book. Students do not need to donate books to receive a free book. For more information visit WBE here or email Ms. Courage. At any time, we are accepting these books in the library.
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Scholarships Available through LWPTSA Council |
The Lake Washington PTSA Council is pleased to roll out its 2022 Scholarship Program! Council offers several student scholarships and two $500 staff scholarships every spring. This year’s Student Scholarship Program will include 13 scholarships of $1,250 each:
- 8 Merit scholarships
- 1 LWEA/Teeley scholarship (funded by the LWEA)
- 1 Perseverance scholarship
- 1 Turn Around scholarship
- 1 L.E. Scarr 2 year, technical or vocational scholarship
- 1 At-large scholarship
Applications for both staff and student scholarships are due by midnight on March 25, 2022.
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Lake Washington School Foundation News |
Send a Teacher a Valentine
This Valentine's Day, let teachers and staff know you care. For a limited time, when you make a donation in an LWSD teacher or staff member's honor, we'll put their name on our Virtual Wall of Love, send them an inspirational postcard, or even include a special edition enamel pin. Your donation supports our work and brightens their day! But please act quickly: Last day to place an order is February 10. Check out the options and send your appreciation today at www.lwsf.org/valentine.
Navigating the Emotional Side of the College Process: A Webinar for Parents of Middle and High School Students
There is a lot of potential stress involved in the college application process which can come from both internal and external forces. For some families, the pressure begins building early. Learn about specific things parents can do to help their teens navigate the college journey and learn more about themselves. Register for our February 15th webinar at www.lwsf.org/our-work/find-your-fit.
Parent Chat Workshop: Cancel Culture
What does it mean to be canceled? On February 9, Jo Langford, therapist and sex educator, returns to Parent Chat to help parents understand what "cancel culture" looks like for kids, how it impacts them, and how to talk with your children about it.
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February 17-18: Mid-Winter Break (No School)
February 21: President's Day (No School)
February 24: Virtual Coffee with Christine, 6:00 pm
March 11: LEAP Day (No School)
March 16: PTSA Virtual General Membership Meeting, 7:00 pm
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