April 19, 2022 | Issue #17 |
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Final Call for PTSA Grant Applications |
LWHS PTSA still has funds available to support grants for staff and ASB clubs. The teacher/staff enrichment grants provide an opportunity for staff members to request funding to support programs, equipment, or other activities that will help enrich the educational experience at LWHS. ASB Club grants can support activities by, for example, funding equipment and participation at events.
The final deadline for this school year is Friday, April 29. Applications will be reviewed at the May 11 PTSA board meeting, with notifications to applicants the following day.
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Save the Date! Final General Membership Meeting on May 18 |
Our final LWHS PTSA General Membership Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 18. We will elect our officers and approve our budget for the 2022-2023 school year. Look for additional information in the next Kang Crier. |
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Staff Appreciation Week is Almost Here! |
Please join us in celebrating our hardworking staff members during our final event of the year, Staff Appreciation Week! We will have something happening each day the week of May 2-6 and would appreciate your help.
Also, if you would like to be the chair or co-chair of this committee next year, or if you have any questions, please reach out to us.
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LWPTSA Council Lunch & Learn: Legislative Wrap-Up Roundtable
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Please join LWPTSA Council this Thursday for a wrap-up roundtable discussion with legislators.
When: This Thursday, April 21 at noon
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LWPTSA Council Special Education Group Meeting |
Please join LWPTSA Council today, April 19, for their virtual monthly meeting. This month's topic is Stress and Anxiety: Strategies to Support our Special Needs Students, presented by Melanie Miller, Peter Kirk Elementary School Counselor.
When: Today, April 19, 7:00 pm, family networking at 6:30 pm
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Come Learn about ALICE Protocols in LWSD
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Parents and guardians, come learn about LWSD Active Assailant Protocols (ALICE) in LWSD. Featuring Dr. Brooke Miller Gialopsos (Seattle University) and Dr. Cheryl Lero Jonson (Xavier University), topics will include:
- Overview of active assailant protocols with a focus on ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate)
- Empirical evidence for multi-option protocols
- Important components of "drills"
- Parallels to other emergency preparedness responses
- Managing fears of active threat situations at school
When: Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 pm
Where: Join via Zoom
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LWPTSA Council Adulting 101 Workshop |
LWSD Juniors and Seniors are invited to get ready for adult life by attending the Adulting 101 Workshop, presented by LWPTSA Council. Have your student get ready for adult life by learning about finances, resume writing, job interviews, and other topics related to life skills management.
When: Saturday, April 30, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Lake Washington Resource Center, 16250 NE 72th Street, Redmond
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From the Desk of LWHS Principal Christine Bell |
Dear Kang Families,
It is difficult to believe that we are already in the home stretch of the 2021-22 school year. By my count we have 42 school days left, and even less for our seniors. Our staff is acutely aware of the short amount of time remaining and we want to maximize every minute of learning that remains. For the sake of preserving your time and drawing attention to important details I will bullet point items below:
Upcoming events:
- April 19/21 English/Language Arts (ELA) Smarter Balanced Assessments*
- April 26/28 Math Smarter Balanced Assessments and Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science Test*
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May 2-6, May 9-13 AP Testing (click here for details)
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May 6-14 LWHS Drama presents Chicago
- May 21 Senior Prom
- May 25 Special Coffee with Christine to welcome new families
- May 25 LWHS Spring Band Concert
- May 27 No School LEAP Day (Professional Development)
- May 30 Memorial Day (No School)
- May 31 Snow Day Makeup Day (School in session this day)
- June 7-9 Semester Two Finals
- June 10 Moving Up Ceremony (Assembly), Senior Salute, Senior Sunset
- June 13 Senior Breakfast and Graduation Rehearsal @ LWHS
- June 14 Commencement Day (Graduation) at Alaska Airlines Arena
- June 17 Last Day of School for grades 9-11
Be sure to read the Lake Washington High School Newsletter that is sent out electronically each month. Ms. Salois-Gillespie does an AMAZING job of arranging what you need to know in one place.
With all of these important dates coming up we want to be sure to also highlight the following area to refocus in the spring:
Every day and every class counts. Students need to be on-time to school each morning and should arrive to class before the bell.
You can help us by reinforcing the importance of your student(s) being in class, on-time and prepared to learn. Our teachers have noticed an uptick in the number of tardies, particularly first thing in the morning and following lunch. The first few minutes of class are the most important, as that is when teachers review prior learning and set the stage for the lesson. Tardiness delays learning for all students, particularly for those who arrive late.
Thank you for the support you provide to our learning community each day. I am looking forward to sunny afternoons, spring sports and performances, and many opportunities to celebrate our seniors as we round out the year.
As always, it is an honor to be a member of the Lake Washington High School staff. Our partnership with our families is strong and we couldn't do this work without you.
Go Kangs!
LWHS Principal
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Upcoming LWHS Student Events |
LWHS Learn Life Day
LWHS students are invited to join teachers tomorrow, April 20, after early release, for a few sessions of practical skills tutoring. Learn some everyday life skills from LWHS teachers, such as how to change a tire, doing taxes, cooking at home, financial skills, and more.
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When: Wednesday, April 20, after early release and lunch at 1:30 pm
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Where: The 1 West Pod at LWHS
LWHS Field Day
LWHS ASB is organizing our first Field Day of 2022! Free entry for all LWHS students; please bring cash for concessions. We’ll have bounce houses, obstacle courses, face painting, games, and concessions, and the field will be open for various sports activities. Note: this is a fair-weather event and will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
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When: Friday, April 29, 5:00-8:00 pm
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Where: LWHS football field
Questions about these events? Contact ASB Coordinator Zach Grundl
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Live Musicals Return to LWHS - Presenting Chicago May 6-14!
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Broadway’s longest-running American musical, Chicago is coming to LWHS Theatre! Chicago is a dazzling and satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine. With catchy music, timeless lyrics and legendary choreography, Chicago is a musical spectacular that is as addictive as gossip rags and as unforgettable as any trial of the century.
Come join us and celebrate the 100th year of theatre at LWHS! Evening and matinee performances are available. Reserved seating tickets can be purchased online via Brown Paper Tickets.
Questions?
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Donations Needed for Kang Closet |
The LWHS Counseling Team has created a Kang Closet for students. Donations of new and gently used items are needed to stock it: socks, shorts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and backpacks. Please mark donated items with “Kang Closet” and drop them off at the school’s main office. Questions? Please email Counselor Wendi Thomas.
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Senior Celebrations Reminder |
There are many celebrations scheduled for LWHS Seniors in May and June and many deadlines to track. Plans also continue to evolve. The LWHS Senior Graduation Information and the LWHS PTSA’s Seniors: The Year Ahead webpages have celebration information in one place and are updated regularly.
There are also many expenses associated with graduation and senior celebrations. LWHS and LWHS PTSA believe that all seniors deserve to be honored for their years of hard work and to have the chance to celebrate this milestone. If you or your family is having difficulties finding funds for these expenses, please let your/your child’s school counselor know; there is assistance available for caps and gowns, Senior Party tickets, yard signs, and more.
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Graduation is Fast Approaching - Get Your Senior Party Tickets and Class of 2022 Signs Today! |
Ticket Sales Close June 1!
What is Senior Party? Senior Party is a safe and fun-filled post-graduation all-night party on June 14 for seniors organized by the LWHS PTSA. We provide transportation to two surprise and NEW venues, entertainment, food and a memorable end-of-year experience.
When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Start Time: 9:00 pm check-in at LWHS
End Time: 5:30 am on Wednesday, June 15, at LWHS
Ticket prices:
- $210 through June 1
- Last day for ticket sales is June 1!
- All ticket purchases are non-refundable
Bus sign ups start April 20. All forms must be in to sign up!
We will be at school lunchtimes below for bus sign ups. We will also be selling tickets. Please have your student bring a check and completed waivers. Click here for more information. Ticket purchase and completed waivers are required for Bus Sign Up.
- Wed, April 20
- Friday, April 22
- Wed, April 27
- Wed, May 18
- Wed, May 25
- Wed, June 1, Final Day for Ticket Sales
- Thursday, June 2, Bus Sign Up ONLY
- Friday, June 3, Last Day for Bus Sign Up!
Are you concerned about the cost of a ticket? Scholarships or installment plans are available. Contact Jodee Hull at jhull@lwsd.org for more information or go and talk to her in the Athletic Office at school.
We want every senior who would like to attend the party to join!
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Order Your Class of 2022 Sign Now!
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Yard sign with First Name: $16
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Car decal: $11
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Bundle & save! Get both for $25
Last day to order is May 6. Pick-up will be at LWHS on the following dates:
- May 23: 2:50 pm
- May 24: 1:00 pm, 6:00-7:00 pm
- May 25: 2:50 pm, 6:00-7:00 pm
You do not need to be a PTSA member to purchase yard signs or decals for your senior. Proceeds support Senior Party.
**Signs are Kang Purple but do not reflect the true color on computers**
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Fine Art Signing Day 2022! |
Has your senior been accepted into a fine arts program at a university or college? We would like to celebrate our students in band, orchestra, choir, theatre, art, digital arts, photography, and dance who are committed to continue their visual and performing arts in post-secondary education with a Fine Arts Signing Day in May 2022.
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Lake Washington School Foundation News |
Witness Our Programs at Work in the LWSD.
Be the Bridge Spring Benefit--April 28 at Noon
Are you a parent or relative of a student in the Lake Washington School District? Are you an LWSD staff member? Do you care about the success and well-being of students in our community? If so, you'll want to go behind the scenes with us to see our programs at work, hear stories of resilience and kindness, and witness how we are making a difference for students in the Lake Washington School District!
Do You Want to be a Calm, Present, and Empathetic Parent?
Don't miss our upcoming workshop for parents of school-aged kids: Parenting for Emotional Wellbeing. This 4-session, virtual workshop will provide a friendly space for you to cultivate advanced social and emotional awareness and skills that can help you clarify your parenting identity, improve relationships in your family and help you raise resilient kids. The first session starts on April 20. Learn more at www.lwsf.org/parentingworkshop. Spaces are limited, so register early!
Mental Wellness Webinars
Balance in Mind invites you to register for its spring Parent Chat series of important and relevant mental wellness topics. Listen and learn from mental health experts in a safe and supportive environment. Learn more and register for our spring series!
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May 6-14: Chicago, High School Edition, LWHS Theatre
May 18: LWHS PTSA General Membership Meeting, 7:00 pm
May 25: Coffee with Christine, 6:00 pm
May 27: LEAP Day (No School)
May 30: Memorial Day (No School)
June 14: Graduation, Alaska Airlines Arena, 6:00 pm
June 17: Last Day of School (Half Day)
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Information distributed in the Kang Crier does not imply endorsement by Lake Washington High School PTSA. We assume no responsibility for any content that does not originate from lwhsptsa.org, nor do we independently verify or exert editorial control over information not specifically endorsed by LWHS PTSA. Lake Washington High School PTSA shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by the use of this content. |
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