CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 1 - FAFSA Application Open [Federal College Financial Aid] (see below for more info)
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
December 21-January 1 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
So this week I am thinking a lot about “and”.

It’s a very small term but is packing a lot of punch these days as we consider some very critical aspects of virtual teaching and learning.

It is true that teachers are working themselves silly instructing in the remote environment. I’m currently doing observations so am in our Teams classes a fair bit.

Teachers are acting as air-traffic controllers, social workers, information technologists, comic relief, and, yes, content experts.

In the afternoon, teachers are attending daily meetings and professional development sessions; providing small-group or individual remediation; contacting and meeting with families, counselors and interventionists; and planning and preparing materials and technology for the next day.

AND, It is also true that despite all of these efforts, many students are missing the daily contact with teachers, with peers, with coaches, and their academics are bearing the impact of these losses.
Teachers are knocking themselves out trying to get to the bottom of a student’s challenges. In some cases we are learning that family density is putting a major strain on home tech capacity. In some cases we are learning that the student has become overwhelmed with managing time, assignments, deadlines, life(!), in the remote environment. In some cases we are learning that without the infrastructure that brick and mortar schooling has provided, some students are truly at sea.

We are deploying our intervention programs as rapidly and as wisely as we can and teachers are doing everything possible to have students come into afternoon sessions for support.

We are, like our families, frustrated with and tired of Covid.

We are, like our families, saddened to think of smaller Thanksgiving holidays leading into less raucous winter festivities.

We are concerned about our staff and their continued fortitude in the days ahead as they work to project optimism and calm and determination to their students.

Please do all you can do to follow guidelines around preventing the spread of Covid so that we can get our students back and get their academics on track and get our teachers back to some semblance of normalcy – everyone is feeling very frayed and in need of some good old emotional TLC about now.

Excellent teaching is happening every day, despite our dependence on technology.

We just really wish it was happening with everyone together under one roof.

Marybeth Smith
LC Principal
ACCEPTED
Accepted: The Accepted Wall is starting to fill up with Senior celebrations! Please let Theresa Meyer know when you have been accepted to a post-high school institution. Please include scholarship information so we can share the good news! Let's fill up the wall!
Accepted: LC Senior Trevor Ducharme has been accepted to the University of Portland and has been awarded a $166,000 scholarship over 4 years. Go Pilots!
Accepted: LC Senior Elisa Flores has been accepted tot he Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Go Steels!
Accepted: LC Senior Abby Jurasin has been accepted to Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, the University of Portland (with $104,000 President's Scholarship and $8,000 UP Washington Success Award), and Whitworth University (with $22,000 in scholarships per year). Go Eagles, Vikings, Pilots, and Bucs!
Accepted: LC Senior Jacob Nickle has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!
Accepted: LC Senior Ethan Perko has been accepted to the University of Portland Pamplin School of Business and has been awarded the President's Scholarship in the amount of $100,000 and the UP Washington Success Award in the amount of $4,000. Go Pilots!
Accepted: LC Senior Avery Tyler has been accepted to Arizona State University. Go Sun Devils!
GOOD NEWS
Good News: Share your good news with us! We love to feature the incredible things our students are doing inside and outside of school. If you have good news to share, please send it to Theresa Meyer to be included in the LCNYCU.
Kindness: The LC Leadership Class is encouraging everyone to commit to acts of kindness this November. Here is a list of ideas to help get you started!
INFORMATION
Order Your Yearbook: The 2020-2021 LC Yearbook is on sale now for only $47! You can order online here by December 18. After December 18, the price increases to $60 (and you won't be able to purchase it until yearbooks arrive in June). Our yearbook staff is working hard to put together a very unique yearbook to represent our unique year, you won't want to miss out, so order now!
Video Production Club: In a time like this, life is crazy. For a lot of us, it’s one of the strangest that’s happened in our lives so far. Suddenly a huge part of our life is missing. So. Why not tell us about your situation. We are making a documentary about what Is happening in teenager’s lives. We will be interviewing student’s so they can tell us their own experiences and show everyone what is on their minds. We need you to tell us about your emotions, your schoolwork, your social life, or anything else that you have been going through. We want to hear your voice. *This is will require parental permission as we will be doing certain parts in person. (With precautions of course.)" Here is the video link.
LC Yearbook Senior Photo and Recognition Ad Submission Information: Here all the necessary instructions you need to submit your senior class photo and to place an optional senior ad. We kindly request that all seniors submit a senior portrait. You do not need a professional photographer to do so, please see attachment with directions on how to take your own senior portrait. We offer senior ads that parents may place in the yearbook. The spirit of these ads is to give parents an opportunity to recognize their senior with photos and text.
 
Both senior portraits and senior ads are due by November 30, 2020. Please carefully read instructions before submitting. Any questions you may contact the LC Yearbook at: lcyearbook@spokaneschools.org
Support the Instrumental Music Parents While You Shop: The holiday season is just around the corner! Do your shopping AND make a difference to your music programs. Shop for gifts at here to generate donations for Lewis & Clark Instrumental Music Parents Association. There is no additional cost to you! For every purchase you make, Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% back to LCIMPA! You must go to smile.amazon.com (rather than amazon.com) in order to generate donations. For more information and to stay connected, please visit our website at https://lcimpatigers.wixsite.com/home. Thank you for your support!
LC Prayer Club: Join in fellowship to submit praises and prayer for the LC Community and beyond. The Prayer Club meets Mondays 12:00-12:30PM. Contact Janee Ko (k04013@sps81.org) or Advisor Mrs. Muravez (tatrianam@spokaneschools.org) via email, or use the TEAMS join code (8e1l39a) to join the group.
Graduation Orders from Jostens: Can you believe it is almost November already? It is time to order your Graduation items: Caps and Gowns, Announcements etc. This Fall is going to be a little different for the ordering process of your Graduation items. Your order will need to be placed online at Jostens.com or mailed directly to Jostens.  Jostens is our official supplier for graduation items. Click here to watch a video from Jostens. Please contact Jostens at 509-468-1608 or email at peter.bauernfeind@jostens.com with any questions.
COLLEGE & CAREER
Financial Aid Workshops: Choose from THREE different info sessions offered this November organized by the Washington Student Achievement Council, the Washington College Access Network, and the College Success Foundation!
  • A-Z of Financial Aid: Find out how federal and state financial aid can help you pay for college and career education!
  • FAFSA/WASFA: Need help navigating a tricky application process? We’ve got you covered! High school seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend!
  • College Bound: If you are or may be eligible for the College Bound Scholarship, find out how to apply for and receive CBS funds upon high school graduation!
A-Z of Financial Aid
16 Nov | 3:00-4:00pm
FAFSA/WASFA
16 Nov | 6:30-7:30pm
College Bound
18 Nov | 3:00-4:00pm
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now OPEN! It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA. It is the first step in getting financial aid -- including grants, scholarships, work study, and loans - from any college, technical school, or career training program. Go to to www.fafsa.gov for more information. In order to file the FAFSA, both the parent and student must first create FSA IDs. We strongly encourage you to create your FSA ID now because it takes approximately 1-3 days for the FSA ID to be verified and ready to be used. Get yours today! Learn more about FAFSA by reading 101: FAFSA

Do you need help with filing out your FAFSA? We have a great video resource for you from the Washington Student Achievement Council - FAFSA Line by Line - this video will point out common mistakes, tell you the information you will need to complete the FAFSA, and walk you through every single line in the application. You can also reach out to Mr. Norton for help on FAFSA, college apps, and scholarships!
EWU Virtual Visit: EWU will be hosting a virtual visit on November 17 at 2:00pm.If you are interested in attending, register here.
Senior Remind Group: Seniors are encouraged to join the Senior Remind Text Group to receive updates through out the year on college deadlines, scholarships, college visits, the high school & beyond plan, and more. The directions to join are below:
College & Career Videos: Jeff Norton, our College & Career Specialist is creating videos for seniors on how the college application process will work this year. The videos are being shown in English classes and shared on the Senior Remind (see below). Here are the first four videos:
REMINDERS
PowerSchool: Parents, did you know that you can set up your PowerSchool account to send you updates on student grades, attendance, and more? You can also set up recurring emails with updates on student progress. If you need to set up your account or can't remember your login, contact TheresaM@spokaneschools.org. Here are two quick videos on how to use PowerSchool and how to set up the reminders.
LC Tiger Yard Signs: Show your Tiger Pride while our students are in school @ HOME! The LC Booster Club is selling LC Tiger yard signs - $10/sign (Donations happily accepted to help get these signs in every LC students yard). You can buy the signs at https://www.lcboosters.org/lc-tigers-spirit-gear/.

We also have a great selection of LC Tiger Gear in the LC Bookroom. A display case in the hallway outside of the Bookroom has samples and prices of all Booster Club merchandise. To purchase Spirit Gear, visitors must enter the building through the main doors between 8:00am and 3:00pm. Visitors must first check in at the public office before proceeding to the Bookroom, ground floor location. Masks are required. Cash or checks only.
Booster Club Meetings: All LC parents are invited to attend our Booster Club Meetings. All meetings at 6:30-7:30pm. Visit www.lcboosters.org to learn how to join.
  • December 7 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
  • January 11 - TBD
  • February 8 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
  • March 8 - TBD
  • April 12 - TBD
  • May 10 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
LCIMPA (Lewis and Clark Instrumental Music Parents Association): IMPA provides support for the music programs at LC, and even though this year looks different, it is as important as ever to stay connected and support our musicians. Our traditional fundraisers for the fall will not be able to happen, but there are still ways you can support your students:

Amazon Smile: Every time you shop online, Amazon will donate to LCIMPA! This does not cost you anything. Go to smile.amazon.com and select LCIMPA before you shop.

PayPal Giving Fund: We accept online donations at any level and appreciate anything you wish to give.

Our board meetings will happen over zoom until we can meet in-person. They will be held the second Monday of the month at 5:45pm. Please email us before noon the day of the meeting at lcimpatigers@gmail.com if you wish to be included in the zoom board meeting.
Stay connected and informed by visiting our website at lcimpatigers.wixsite.com/home. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to email us at lcimpatigers@gmail.com.
Titanium Tigers: LC Robotics now has a TEAMS portal where you can attend meetings and get the latest info about the team. Contact Lydia Thompson, Caitlyn Perritt, or Coach Megan McLean via email, or use the TEAMS join code (9n0b3wa) to become a member of the team. We will start having team meetings on Wednesdays at 12:00-12:30 and the meeting link can be shared with people who want to just check things out.
Free 5-Day Meal Kits: 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches, ready to go! Free for all children 18 and younger. Choose traditional or vegetarian meals.

Any child 18 years and younger (Express and Day Camp students can eat for free at school and should not access 5-day meal kits.) is eligible.

Choose a pick-up time:
Mondays from 11:50am-12:50pm
Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00pm
Wednesdays from 11:50am-12:30pm

Choose a pick-up location. Please keep the same pick-up place for the whole time we're distance learning. Mobile meals for families with barriers to accessing meal pickup at schools. Check out the unboxing video to see what you'll get in your 5-day meal kit!

Free for all children 18 and younger! USDA has extended the Free Summer Meals Program through Dec. 31, 2020. Families: Remember to turn in your free & reduced-price meals application to help ensure district funding and your qualification for the meal program once the extension ends.
Internet Safety Warning: Families please be aware -- district computers used at home, as with any device, can be vulnerable to inappropriate content such as:
  • Bullying and harassment
  • Pornography
  • Reference to drugs & alcohol
  • Violence
  • Insensitive and racist materials
Please use the following strategies to help protect students:
  • Talk over the types of resources your student accesses online and how they should interact with others online in a kind, respectful, and safe way.
  • Only allow use of electronic devices in common rooms of the home, not in bedrooms (if possible).
  • Show an interest in what your child is doing online.
  • Ask to see their work often, including comments and feedback from teachers and peers.
  • Agree to put all electronic devices to bed on the charger at a designated time each night.
  • Regularly review browsing history.
While the district is actively working to provide services to limit potential student exposure, such as high quality internet filters, that service should never replace other safety practices.
Second Harvest Food Distribution: If you need food assistance, Second Harvest has food pick up available around the city throughout the week. Please help us spread the word!
FamilyID Athletic Clearance/Registration: FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user-friendly way to register for activities, while helping us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register, the system keeps track of your information, so you only have to enter it once for multiple uses, family members and programs. If you do not have Internet access, you can use a computer at LC. The first time you register, it is recommended that you use a computer. After that, registrations can easily be done on your phone. If needed, paper packets are still available in the Business Office. Register at:
  1. Go to: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/lewis-clark-high-school
  2. Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice
  3. Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration
  4. After selecting your program and completing registration - CONFIRM REGISTRATION
  5. You will see a confirmation page and you are IN!!
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Absences: If your student is going to be absent, please call our attendance hotline to excuse the absence at 354-6968. Please leave a message with your name, your student's name, clearly spelling out the last name, how long your student will be absent, and the reason for the absence. An unexcused absence will generate an automated phone call home. If your child is going to have an extended absence, please have them go to the Student Office to pick up an Extended Absence Sheet to give teacher advanced notice of the absence.
Donate to the Student Assistance Fund: When you come in to pay student fees in the Business Office, please consider donating to the Student Assistance fund. This fund helps needy students pay for the required class fees and athletic fees. Every dollar donated goes directly to LC students.
Contact Information: If you have any questions as we begin the year, please feel free to reach out to the administrative and counseling team members, we are all here to help!

Administrators:

Counselors: Lewis and Clark Counselors will continue to provide Academic, Personal/Social and T24 counseling support to all students and families throughout distance learning. Counselors are available 9:00am-3:00pm and can be reached through email, phone, or by appointments through Microsoft Teams. In person appointments can be accommodated in the event a remote appointment is not available to student or family. To schedule an appointment with a counselor please contact our Guidance Secretaries: Julie Croteau 354-6966 or JulieHa@spokaneschools.org or Annette Gregory 354-5680 AnnetteG@spokaneschools.org.
LC Counselor Distribution:


School Support:
  • Absence Hotline: parents can call us at 354-6968
  • Main Office: 354-7000
Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog 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:
o  504 Compliance Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7269
o  ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
o  Affirmative Action Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  AHERA Officer: Robert Findley, 509.354.7143
o  ALE Officer: Gwen Harris, 509.354.7393
o  Certification Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o  Claims Agent: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o  Contract Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o  Copyright Compliance Officer: Mark Martell, 509.354.7212
o  Equal Opportunity Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306
o  Personnel Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  Public Records Officer: Terri LeFors, 509.354.7395
o  Safety/OSHA/WISHA Officer: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o  Secretary, Board of Directors: Dr. Adam Swinyard, 509.354.7268
o  Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306