November 10, 2022

Greetings Tiger Students and Families,

First, I would like to recognize and thank all who have served and those who currently serve in our armed forces. The courage, commitment, and grace by which you all display and how much you value the freedoms and opportunities we have as citizens is something we should celebrate and is part of what makes our country and community so special. Yes, there is room for growth and improvement, but we can learn from previous experiences and make things better for all of us.

As we continue to acknowledge things that are going well at LC, such as over 90% of our students are arriving to school daily and are on time to first period, our students and staff are experiencing minimal disruptions that impact learning as kids are coming to class prepared and ready to engage in learning. Our hallways and bathrooms continue to be safe spaces for kids and staff as we continue to remind students of expectations for schoolwide behavior. Our staff and kids are doing an amazing job collectively. We will continue to look at our club and activity options we provide for kids and the days and times we offer them as well. We want to provide safe and welcoming spaces for all kids.

Safety and security are always at the forefront for everything that we do to support all kids and staff. My administrative team and campus safety team as well as with staff engage in daily and weekly conversations focused on the measures that we have in place to assure that our school is safe and secure. I assure you that we monitor this work very closely. Please encourage your student to always have his or her student identification card with them while attending school or school events. Thank you for your support with this.

I hope you enjoy your three-day weekend and time with your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with me by email at ivanc@spokaneschools.org or by phone at (509)354-6888.

With gratitude,

Mr. Ivan Corley

Principal

The LC Student Services Team would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our Veterans, military service members, and families.

Our first quarter of the school year has officially ended this week and we are starting off the second quarter strong. If you or your student is struggling in any of your classes, the LC Homework Center after school, along with other academic support options are up and running. If you are struggling emotionally, socially, personally, please reach out to a trusted adult to help. LC is a place and space that allows you the opportunity to focus on yourself and your own personal growth.

Reminders/Updates:

• Vape Detectors have arrived! With the impeding installation of our newly arrived vape detectors, we would like to remind students of behavioral expectations in the restroom and of disciplinary action should a detector be set-off. All students leaving the restroom during or after a vape detector is activated will be subjected to search for prohibited items. Students found with prohibited items will undergo disciplinary measures. Please be mindful of your fellow students and leave such items at home.
• Hallway and Bathroom Sweep Reminders. Everyone has been doing an amazing job of utilizing the bathrooms and passing periods appropriately. If you need to use the restroom and do not have enough time in between classes, please report to your class, and wait the 10-minute hold time before following class procedures and heading to the restroom. One pass per person per classroom. Vandalism of any school property will result in discipline, no exceptions.
• Attendance and Tardies: Parents may not PRQ their student for any reason other than the district approved excused absences/tardies. Students who have 3 tardies in a single class,2 tardies in a day, 1 excessive tardy (over 10 minutes late), or 1-5 UNX classes in a day, will activate the administrative discipline procedures. Our attendance policy is in accordance with the district policies and can be found in the upcoming student handbook and was presented during last week’s advisory lessons. We take the safety of our students and staff seriously. Unauthorized movement onto and from campus jeopardizes our ability to maintain a safe environment. If an absence needs to be excused, please do so through our attendance office 509-354-6968. 3122 Excused and Unexcused Absences (spokaneschools.org)
• Lunch policies: LC is a CLOSED campus. Students are not permitted to leave campus during lunch. Parents may NOT excuse their student to leave campus during lunch. Allowing students to leave jeopardizes the safety and security of the student and the campus and is not permitted. Students please clean up your mess after lunch. Most of you have been doing an exceptional job! We heard a rumor that Mr. High-Edward has been randomly handing out prizes to students actively keeping our school clean!
• Students interested in participating in a Student Life committee focused on school wide culture, encouraging positive behaviors, enhancing LC spirit, increasing inclusivity, giving students a voice, and building a strong positive LC community please email Mrs. Glines with your name, grade, and brief explanation as to why you would like to be involved to: rachelgl@spokaneschools.org.

Have a wonderful weekend and we will see all of you on Monday morning...on time !!!

Sincerely,

Brandon Bouge  

509-354-7023

Keoni Dang

509-354-6898

Rachel Glines

509-354-7049

Good News: Lewis and Clark DECA members spent two days in Bellevue, WA attending the Fall Leadership Conference where they Launched their DECA year along with 1700 other DECA members throughout the state. They attended business conferences led by business leaders in the Seattle area. Attendees had more than 20 different breakout sessions to choose from. Some of the breakout sessions included: Foundations in Finance, Our Journey to the Seattle Kraken, How to sell yourself Despite the Odds, Women in Leadership and Three secrets of great leaders. While attending sessions, members were required to dress in professional business attire. 

Chris Nguyen was the Keynote speaker for the opening session. Chris was the first Vietnamese American man to anchor in a major U.S. television market. We took pride in learning that he served as a broadcast anchor for KREM near the beginning of his career. He is currently a national correspondent for CNN based in Washington, D.C. He covers breaking news and special reports for the network’s broadcast and digital platforms, as well as 1,000+ local news partners across the globe. On the last day of the conference students took part in mock role play business presentations. Topics included customer rapport, interpreting business policies, describing the nature of ethics and enlisting others in working towards a shared vision.  

Accepted: Senior Catherine Dietschak has been accepted to California State University - Chico. Go Wildcats!

Accepted: Senior Allison Lorentz has been accepted to Boise State University. Go Broncos!

Accepted: Senior Cat Traxler has been accepted to the University of Central Florida. Go Knights!

Accepted: Senior Tyler Holden has been accepted to the Oregon Institute of Technology. Go Hustlin' Owls!

Accepted: Senior Clare Heinen has been accepted to the University of Oregon. Go Ducks!

Accepted: Senior Riley McElgunn has been accepted to the University of Arizona. Go Wildcats!

Accepted: Senior Tyler Stanton has been accepted to Washington State University! Go Cougs!

Accepted: Senior Korban Eckert has been accepted to the University of Oregon and Oregon State University. Go Ducks and Beavers!

Accepted: Senior Justin Thome has been accepted to Washington State University! Go Cougs!

Accepted: Senior Aden Rasmussen has been accepted to Washington State University! Go Cougs!

Accepted: Senior Jessica Kadlec has been accepted to Washington State University! Go Cougs!

Accepted: Senior David Kim has been accepted to Washington State University! Go Cougs!

Accepted: Senior Cole Oberst has been accepted to Washington State University! Go Cougs!

Accepted: Senior Ella Branson has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!

Accepted: Senior Brooklyn Jenson has been accepted to Baylor University and Oklahoma State University Honors College. Go Bears and Cowgirls!

Accepted: Senior Hannah Burns has been accepted to the University of Oregon and Western Washington University. Go Ducks and Vikings!

Accepted: Senior Amelia Niemi has been accepted to Grand Canyon University. Go Antelopes!

Good News: The LC Girls Cross Country team placed 3rd overall in the WIAA State 4A Championships in Pasco! Bridget Burns placed 9thand the team finished first in the 4A all-academic for having the highest team grade point average in the state. Way to go Tigs! 

Good News: The LC Boys Cross Country team finished 4th overall at the WIAA Sate 4A Cross Country Championships in Pasco! Evan Bruce finished 4th overall to lead the team, and team ran an amazing race. Rolls Tigs!

FAFSA and WASFA financial aid application help.

Register for a Zoom session:

Thursday,

November 17

6:30-8:00pm

Tuesday,

December 13

6:30-8:00pm

Tuesday,

January 17

6:30-8:00pm

Thursday,

February 9

6:30-8:00

LC Prayer Group

Join in fellowship to submit praises and prayer for the LC Community and beyond! The LC Prayer Group meets Fridays at 7:30 am in Room 229. Join the Remind group by texting @lcpray2022 to 81010. Please email Janee Ko (ko4013@sps81.org) if you have any questions.

Photo Club

Photo Club will meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:15am in room 015.

LC Knitting Club

The LC Knitting Club is collecting donations of full-skein yarn, knitting needles, and crotchet hooks to help students learn all about yarn arts!

If you have extra supplies you would like to donate, please drop them off in the Public Office for Jennifer Showalter. Questions? Please contact: jennifersh@spokaneschools.org

Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

·        Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7344 

·        Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509.354.7284

Other district contacts:

·        ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993

·        Affirmative Action Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-5651

·        AHERA Officer: Robert Findley, 509.354.7143

·        ALE Officer: Heather Bybee, 509.354.7361

·        Certification Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318

·        Claims Agent: Rebecca Doughty, 509.354.7298

·        Contract Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318

·        Copyright Compliance Officer: Mark Martell, 509.354.7212

·        Equal Opportunity Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-5651

·        Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509.354.7284

·        Personnel Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-5651

·        Public Records Officer: Terri LeFors, 509.354.7395

·        Safety/OSHA/WISHA Officer: Rebecca Doughty, 509.354.7298

·        Secretary, Board of Directors: Adam Swinyard, 509.354.7268

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282.

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Officer, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below).

• Spokane Public Schools Policy 3210: Nondiscrimination
• Spokane Public Schools Procedure 3210: Nondiscrimination