June 15, 2021 | Issue #21 |
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With Gratitude from LWHS PTSA |
As the 2020-21 school year draws to a close and our final Kang Crier newsletter of this school year is published, I want to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated and hardworking teachers, staff, parents and students we had the opportunity to collaborate with over this school year. An extra heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers who support our PTSA, students and staff. Thank you to those that chose to become a member of our PTSA and to our generous financial donors. We couldn’t run many of our programs without you!
It wasn’t the year we might have wanted, but because of all of you, we were still able to accomplish so much. We started with our first ever virtual new family welcome event and finished the year with a couple of fabulous celebrations for our graduating Seniors. Please take a look at all the ways the time, talent and contributions of many helped our PTSA support our school community this year.
And a final shout out to my dedicated and hardworking board of directors and the many PTSA chairs who make things happen! As I too “graduate” from LWHS, I reflect on all the wonderful people that I have had the opportunity to meet, learn from and work with through our PTSA and for this (and you) I am eternally grateful!
The LWHS PTSA looks forward to continuing their work next year with optimism and excitement for the centennial celebration of Lake Washington High School. If you would like to join us, please reach out to discuss the many ways available to help make a difference for our students. Have a safe and relaxing summer!
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We've Begun Planning for Next Year! |
LWHS PTSA Board positions available
There are still a few board positions available for the 2021-2022 school year. Additional information can be found here.
- Executive VP/Communications
- VP, Ways & Means
- Advocacy
- Membership
LWHS PTSA committees and chairs make things happen!
We are looking for help with the following committees:
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Welcome Event: This event generally kicks off the new school year with an opportunity to gather and reconnect, especially for families new to the school. Will involve some planning work over the summer.
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College Application Workshops: This program provides Seniors with college essays/applications support during the fall college application season. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Judy Shedd, CAW Chair.
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Life Prep Workshops: These Spring workshops are helpful presentations for all grades. Help a team of fabulous volunteers continue to offer this programming.
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Senior Events: The PTSA traditionally hosts 2 big events for graduation–the Senior Party and the Senior Salute. These committees are great for parents of all grades as it gives you a look into what to expect as a Senior parent.
We also need volunteers for other programs, such as:
- Parent Ed coordinator
- SAT/ACT Practice Tests
- School Beautification
- Student Recognition
- Sustainability (see additional information below)
- Nominating committee
- Financial review committee
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"Sustain" Sustainability at LWHS |
The current Sustainability Chair is looking for a Co-Chair to support and work in conjunction with other Sustainability Chairs in our district, the LWHS Green Team (student-led), and the LWHS administration. It's a great opportunity to make a difference! If interested, contact Pam Hay at sustainability@lwhsptsa.org.
LWHS Parents:
Please help set priorities for next year’s LWPTSA Sustainability Committee by completing this short survey.
Pam Hay, LWHS PTSA Sustainability Chair
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Thank you from LWHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee |
A huge thank you to all of our amazing families who have donated time, energy, and supplies to support our wonderful LW staff!
To our Staff, thank you so much for being here for our kids. It has been a challenging year of changes that you adapted to and helped our kids succeed. The Staff Appreciation committee created one final sweet treat to send the staff off into a much deserved "sweet" summer.
We hope everyone has an amazing summer and we hope to see you next year!
LWHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Chairs
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Lake Washington PTSA Council Announces Scholarship Winners |
Lake Washington PTSA Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Academic Scholarships. Congratulations to the following LWHS students:
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Huong (Kelly) Tran, Learning Community Merit Scholarship
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Isabel Akdeniz, Perseverance Scholarship
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LGBTQ+ Connections and Support for Students and Caregivers |
Monday, June 21 at 6:00 PM
Presented by the Lake Washington PTSA Council in conjunction with the LWSD
Please join us as we hear from Rowan Wakley, MS Specialist with YES and other YES school-based counselors about support in schools and in the community. Making connections after this challenging year is key for everyone's mental health and can be especially hard for LGBTQ+ students. June is a month to celebrate our identities and the identities of our loved ones. Students and caregivers are invited to attend and find out more about connections and resources that are out there and available to you and your kids. We will have parents on hand as well to help answer parent questions.
Click here to RSVP. The webinar link will be sent to you via Sign-up Genius prior to the event.
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As announced earlier, yearbook deadlines were extended this year in order to capture as much of the school year as possible. While this decision allowed the inclusion of graduation and other end-of-year events, it means the delivery of the yearbook will be later than usual.
Yearbooks will be available for drive-through pick up at LWHS this summer, currently estimated to be July 29 and July 30. This is subject to change if shipping dates get delayed. Updates will be sent via email, via school website, and social media channels.
If you’re not sure if a yearbook was purchased for your student, you can review your purchase history at payments.lwsd.org.
Thanks for all the photo submissions and support as we pulled this pandemic yearbook together. It has been a labor of love and we hope it will be a special memory of this year!
Hannah Kreutz and the LWHS Yearbook Staff
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From the Counseling Center |
Looking For Something To Do Over the Summer?
Ah, the lazy days of summer. Your student has worked hard all year and deserves some of these ‘no list’ days. But too many can get boring! Here are some great ways for students to stay busy and get ahead of the upcoming school year.
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Class of 2025 and 2024: Begin thinking about post high school plans, including gap year, military, private career schools, technical colleges, two- and four-year colleges. Begin exploring details about different programs and schools.
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Class of 2023: Continue to explore interests and options. If your student is four-year college bound, they can check out college websites or take a virtual tour of the campuses. See if chosen colleges will require the ACT or the SAT for admission. Check out potential scholarships.
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Class of 2022: Continue to refine the list of post high school options and narrow down choices. Register online for the SAT or ACT and for SAT II Subject Tests if needed. Narrow college choices to four to six schools and decide about applying for early admission. Polish your resume. Create a master calendar of deadlines and due dates. Check out potential scholarships.
Moving Over the Summer?
If you know your student is not returning next year, please email Sarah Mebust at smebust@lwsd.org.
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Free curbside Grab-and-Go meals will continue through the summer!
Children ages 1-18 can still receive weekly meal packs through the summer of 2021. Please note the following important information and dates:
- Meals ordered for pickup on June 16 will be the 7-day meal packs only
- There will be no curbside grab and go meals the Week of June 21
- Grab and go Meals will resume on Wednesday June 30 (order form will open on Wednesday, June 23) and continue every Wednesday until August 11
- Please look for potential changes to bus stops/delivery times beginning Wednesday June 30
Summer Programs
Due to the extended school closures, LWSD will be offering a variety of 2021 summer programs to support students needing additional credits towards on-time graduation and for students who need Special Education Services. There will also be invitational programs for multilingual learners as well as accelerated math courses that allow students to move more quickly through the LWSD secondary math pathways resulting in higher-level math options in their junior and senior years of high school.
Important Health Reminders for the 2021-22 School Year
Lake Washington School District is committed to the health and wellness of our students. Each school has a registered nurse available to provide a range of services. At the beginning of each school year, nurses collect student health information to plan for needs during the school day. Click here for additional information regarding important health-related items for the 2021-22 school year.
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Congratulations to the LWHS Class of 2021! And a heartfelt thank you to the PTSA Senior Event Volunteers and donors! This year was a year like no other, with PTSA events and traditions requiring extra dedication and support. This included:
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Senior Salute, with committee chair Jennifer Wilson, featured a video presentation of Senior highlights on a 40 foot screen. This one of a kind show featured live MCs and was enjoyed by Seniors on the football field with family members in the stands. Special thanks to Gary Shauer for leading the video production, working many hours and coordinating a team of talented parents, teachers and students.
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Senior Party, with committee chair Debi Blaskovich, was a huge success with over 200 Seniors attending.
Additional events and activities would not have happened without the help of many parents and volunteers, too numerous to list. From yard signs to drive by events, a huge thank you to everyone who helped our PTSA make sure the Class of 2021 was celebrated throughout this year!
Please note: The Senior Salute video will be available for viewing soon on the LWHS website under the Seniors section.
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Please read the following information regarding diploma pick up for the class of 2021:
- Diplomas will be available for pick up on June 16 from 8:00-10:00 am or 1:00-3:00 pm.
- Students with fines will not be able to pick up diplomas until fines are cleared.
- Diplomas for Running Start students who needed credits from spring quarter will be available to pick up in July.
Additional dates for diploma pick up are:
- June 17-30 from 8:00 am-2:30 pm in the LWHS counseling office
- Tuesdays in July from 8:00 am to Noon in the LWHS main office
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Free Summer Youth ORCA Passes are available to 8th through 12th grade LWSD students who qualify for the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch program.
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Lake Washington Schools Foundation News |
Find Your Fit – College Bootcamp for the Class of 2022!
Please join independent college counselor Mary Pat O’Neil of Find Your Fit who will be hosting a College Bootcamp this summer! Choose one, two, or all three sessions to attend. Each session covers a different topic of the college application process.
- Session 1 – July 19 at 7:00 pm: Creating a Balanced College List
- Session 2 – July 20 at 7:00 pm: Completing Your College Applications
- Session 3 – July 22 at 7:00 pm: How to Write a College Essay
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Summer Resources from Youth Eastside Services |
Check it out! Youth Eastside Services (YES) has compiled this list of resources as a quick reference tool. You'll find information for youth support groups, help lines, programs, counseling, and activities available over the summer.
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Crisis and Mental Health Counseling Resources from EvergreenHealth |
Did you know? EvergreenHealth can be a valuable resource for crisis and mental health counseling contacts if you or your student need help over the summer. Click here for a list of resources.
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June 16: 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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