November 30, 2021 | Issue #8 |
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Support LWHS PTSA for Giving Tuesday |
With Giving Tuesday (the largest global giving day) and the Holiday Season upon us, you have an opportunity to support the programs that benefit all of our students at LWHS. Through your support, the PTSA has funded specialized programs such as the American History Traveling Museum: The Unspoken Truths, a traveling exhibit of the African-American experience through US history; Spanish language books; and SAT/ACT Practice Tests (just to name a few).
To support our ongoing activities, we need your support!!
Please donate to PTSA! Go to Lake Washington High School PTSA (lwhsptsa.org) and select the “Join PTSA and Donate” tab on the left. Then either join the PTSA or sign into your PTSA account. Advance to the “Pass the Pouch” section and enter the amount you want to donate. You are able to pay by PayPal or major credit cards.
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The next PTSA-sponsored “Coffee with Christine” will be Thursday, December 16. Come join other LWHS parents and community members for an open Q&A discussion with LWHS Principal Christine Bell. The December gathering will be virtual (details below). The meetings last about an hour, but you are free to join late or leave early.
Please be sure to read Principal Bell's letter in the "School" section below.
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December Staff Appreciation Event |
Calling all helpers, bakers and candy makers! Please help us sweeten up December for our wonderful LW Staff.
We would like to provide some delicious treats for them for the holidays.
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LWHS PTSA Virtual General Membership Meeting Recap |
Our November General Membership meeting was held on Wednesday, November 17. Guest speakers Dr. Holmen (LWSD Superintendent), and Barbara Posthumus (Associate Superintendent Business and Support Services), gave an informational presentation on the 3 LWSD levies that will be on the ballot in early February 2022.
The membership elected Janet Smith as VP Ways and Means and to support and endorse all three LWSD February 2022 levies.
Bess Altamura, LWHS social worker with EvergreenHealth, joined us at the end of the meeting for a Q&A about the services she offers our students. She’ll join us again after the holidays to give a presentation on high school student mental health.
Our next General Membership meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm.
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LWPTSA Scholarship Auction |
Community members are invited to support the online scholarship auction. The auction is now live and bidding will close at 8:00 pm on Friday, December 3, 2021.
The proceeds fund scholarships for LWSD graduating seniors and continuing education scholarships for staff. The annual auction raises funds to provide high school seniors scholarships each year for Merit, Perseverance, and Turning Around your academic achievement, as well as a scholarship to attend a vocational/technical/two-year program. We also offer two staff scholarships each year.
Browse and bid on over 50 auction experiences or make a direct donation to our scholarship fund. Support our students and get some holiday shopping done at the same time!
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From the Desk of LWHS Principal Christine Bell |
Dear Kang Families,
On November 18 we had about 30 parents join us for a walking tour of the high school. These parents signed up through the PTSA as a part of the monthly Coffee with Christine event. I want to thank these parents for showing up to learn more about our learning environment and also show appreciation to our PTSA for organizing this event.
We are more than halfway through November, quarter grades are in and every day we see more examples of the amazing work of our students and staff. This month I would like to highlight the many opportunities our students have to participate outside of the classroom. Whether it is athletics, activities, or academic clubs, getting together with other students and engaging in positive activities is part of what makes a well-rounded student.
Our students participate at levels I have not seen in any other school. What this means for us as a community is that our students have many ways in which they can identify. They might be a member of our Asian American Pacific Islanders Club, write as a member of our Pouch student newspaper staff, and participate in community service leadership activities through DECA. These are only a few examples of how students can get involved and engage in making LWHS and our surrounding communities a better place to live and thrive.
Lake Washington High School has nearly 40 clubs that meet regularly. You can see our list of clubs and meeting times/locations on our school webpage at https://lwhs.lwsd.org/activities/clubs.
I can tell you from experience that our students are nothing short of amazing. Our clubs and sports, and the adults who advise and coach them, truly are amazing!
Thank you for taking the time to stay informed on the happenings at LWHS.
LWHS Principal
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Almost, Maine Comes to LWHS December 3-11!
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LWHS Theatre is so excited to be back on stage after a two year absence! Escape with us on a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter to the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. Told through nine stories of love, loss, and hope, Almost, Maine is sure to delight audiences of all kinds.
Tickets are on sale now! Seating is limited due to Covid restrictions so be sure to buy your tickets in advance. New this year: join us for our Opening Night Silent Auction fundraiser on December 3!
LWHS Theatre Booster Co-Producers
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College & Career Center News |
Live Wednesdays
Our Live Wednesday virtual college visits and informative sessions continue with a presentation by four branches of the Military on December 1 starting at 1:00 pm. The last Live Wednesday which includes Whitworth, the University of Oregon, and the University of Hawaii will be on December 8. Links to the live sessions can be found on the LWHS College & Career Center website or the LWSD website.
Did you know?
The office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $120 billion in grant, work-study, and loan funds each year to help pay for college or career school. Only 18% of LWHS Seniors have completed their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If your student has questions or needs to get started, have them sign up for Roo Time in the College & Career Center.
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Are You Ready for Inclement Weather? |
When emergency conditions such as snow and ice or windstorms result in school schedule changes, the district will notify families directly through the SchoolMessenger automated phone system. You can learn how to know when school is delayed or cancelled on the School Closures and Late Starts page of the district website. Families with students who ride the bus should have received a postcard with information about their bad weather bus route.
Here are additional ways to find out about school schedule changes:
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Pop-up alert on www.lwsd.org and school webpages.
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Flashalert.net – this website allows you to sign up for text messages as well.
- Local TV/radio stations – they get a feed from Flashalert.net of all school schedule change decisions.
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College Application Essay Support Available |
Is your senior's essay and personal statements still under construction? Have them sign up and get them off their to-do list so they can enjoy Winter Break!
Please note: We meet only Wednesdays in December and January.
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Yearbook Deadlines for Seniors |
Senior Portrait Submissions
If students want to use their senior portrait for the yearbook, please submit to Jostens by December 5. Details can be found on the LWHS website.
Senior Recognition Ads
Looking for an additional way to celebrate your senior? Through Jostens, parents have the opportunity to create a senior recognition ad for their student that will go in the yearbook. It’s a way to celebrate all of their hard work and accomplishments. The deadline for ads is December 5. Click here for more information.
Senior Quotes and Signatures
Seniors also have the opportunity to include a favorite quote and their signature to accompany their yearbook photo. These are due December 12. Additional information is posted on the LWHS website.
Kang Kruisers Pictures
If your senior missed our at school Kang Kruisers day, they can still participate! They can gather their friends and their favorite mode(s) of transportation and snap some photos. Make sure that all parts of the car and all parts of the humans are included to give us the best possible option. Photos must be emailed to Ms. Kreutz by December 12.
LWHS Yearbook Advisor
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Grad Night Senior Party Survey and Call for Chaperones |
SENIOR PARENTS! It's time to start thinking about the awesome all night party we're throwing for your kids the night of graduation on June 14. This year we will return to two venues with many options for entertainment, food, and a safe, good time for all the graduates. To help us plan and ensure everyone has the best experience, please take a moment to respond to this survey regarding the party: Senior Party Parent Survey
NON-SENIOR PARENTS: We are in need of chaperones for the graduation party on June 14. You can help with bus check in, chaperoning at venue #1 OR venue #2 OR all of the above. If you are interested in helping, please contact seniorparty@lwhsptsa.org or directly Rachel Pemble and Molly Gleason and we can work out details. We need as much help as possible and thank you in advance for considering.
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Time to Order Graduation Caps and Gowns |
Jostens special pricing has been extended to December 17!
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Lake Washington School Foundation News |
Upcoming Parent Chat from Balance In Mind
Parent Chat is a great forum for talking with mental health professionals and other parents in a safe and supportive environment. Our next Parent Chat is Soul Care for the Holidays on Dec 8 at 7:00 pm. Register here.
Find Your Fit College Planning Events Recap
During the months of September to November, our Find Your Fit program supported 1,786 high school students and parents through our fall webinar series, hosted by independent college counselor Mary Pat O'Neil. Missed an event? You can view recordings from our webinars on our Find Your Fit webpage.
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Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Starts Today! |
King County Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD), in collaboration with Valley Cities, is providing FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid training classes for interested adults living in King County. Attendees will learn how to assess and support children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing mental health or substance use challenges, and how to use the 5-step action plan to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
For more information or to register please click on the link below:
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December 3-11: Almost, Maine LWHS Theatre
December 5: Yearbook Deadlines for Seniors
December 20-31: Winter Break (No School)
January 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
January 19: LWHS PTSA Virtual General Membership Meeting
January 28: Last Day of First Semester
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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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