Lindbergh High School

October 12 Updates

* Late Start Days - October 16, 23, 30.  School starts 8:50am.

Learning Gateway

Learning Gateway is up and running. Thank you for your patience. Learning Gateway can be found at: http://gateway.rentonschools.us Lindbergh parents, please contact Rita Baccus, Registrar, (rita.baccus@rentonschools.us), if you need to register to use Learning Gateway for the first time, or if you’ve forgotten last year’s logon information. (Updated 10-5-2009)

LHS Football Game v. Kennedy, Oct. 16, 7pm, Renton Memorial Stadium - Enter at Home Side

Lindbergh is the HOME team this Friday.  Therefore, all LHS fans should park and sit on the SOUTH side of the stadium.

This is an important game as we are tied with Kennedy for 1st place in the league.  It is important to get as many fans as possible to the game this week.  We need to support our players and fill the stadium.  This win will clear the way to the Seamount Championship.  Come on out and bring your clappers, signs, loud voices and stomping feet.  Let's show our players & coaches our love and appreciation.  Just think, you will be there in person when we BEAT KENNEDY.

GO EAGLES!!!

The Game of the Week survey is now up on www.kirotv.com/hsfootball! Go vote!

KIROTV.com has listed LHS v. Kennedy as one of teams for Game of the Week Vote.   Please go to this link to vote:

http://www.kirotv.com/hsfootball/index.html

Which matchup will be this week's KIRO 7 Game of the Week?  KIRO goes to the winning game!  Survey ends Thursday at 7 pm.

You can vote more than once, but only one time per minute.  If you see your votes are not counting, wait one minute and vote again.  Please send the link to any other LHS supporters!  Thank you!!!

Message from KIROTV.com:

Hi, my name is Nick Trost and I am a web content editor here at kirotv.com. I chose your school to participate in our Game of the Week competition on KIROtv.com because I know your school has school spirit!

The competition works like this: 3 Schools will go head to head once a week on kirotv.com and the winner will have KIRO 7 attend their game.  The winning matchup’s home team will also get traffic reporter Jenni Hogan to come and “Crash The Campus!” (Check out the website to see what happens!)

As if that wasn’t enough, the highlights of the winning game will be put on the 11 p.m. newscast as well as re-aired Saturday morning! Thus, the matchup that wins the survey will get considerable attention and publicity.

The school with the most votes wins-it is as simple as that!

All of the content we produce will be available for your school’s homepage to link to and will exist permanently in our system.

Please encourage your staff, students, friends and parents to vote now!
www.kirotv.com/hsfootball

Also, check out the competition’s Facebook and Twitter pages here:-please join to stay updated!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/KIRO-7-High-School-Sports-Homepage/20264532774

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1344707515&ref
=profile

http://twitter.com/KIRO7Highschool

Thank you and please respond to my e-mail if you have any questions or want someone else on the email list. Go Team!

The 10/16 Game of the Week participants:

Kennedy Catholic vs. Lindbergh
Liberty vs. Interlake
Everett vs. Glacier Peak

Go Lindbergh!

Nick

Nicholas Trost
Web Content Editor
www.KIROtv.com
2807 Third Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-728-8261

PTSA News.

Reflections

The Reflections program is alive and well at the high school level.  The theme this year is "Beauty is . . . ".   If your child is interested in entering a work of art in the form of a drawing, painting, literature, photograph, musical piece, or other venue, entry forms are available in the school's library.  All entries must have a completed Official Entry Form, and must be signed by the student and parent/guardian.  Please turn in all entries to the main office by Monday, November 9, 2009.

The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA student arts recognition program.  The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.  Each year, Reflections challenges students to create art that supports a specific theme.  Information and entry packets are also available online at:  http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/Reflections/reflect.htm.

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Membership

Thank you so very much to all the parents and staff who have joined!!!  If you still have not joined yet, please contact Carrie Wong at sidekik@msn.com, for a membership form - just type "Send LHS PTA Membership Form" in the subject line, and one will be forwarded to you.  Thank you for your continued support!!!
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PTSA LHS Guide for Parents.

If you are a new (or even returning) parent to LHS, the PTSA has a "2009-10 Guide for Parents" available.  The Guide is a brief summary of the structure of parent organizations, along with a list of sports, clubs and activities offered at Lindbergh.  If you would like the Guide e-mailed to you (Word document), please e-mail Carrie at sidekik@msn.com, with "Send LHS Guide" in the subject line.  The Guide will also be available at Parent-Teacher Conferences in November.

Boosters News.

The next Boosters meeting will be Monday, October 12, 2009, 7:00pm, in the LHS Library.   Everyone is invited to attend!  Meeting dates have been changed back to the SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH.

We are still in need of a new president (or co-presidents).  Please e-mail Carrie at sidekik@msn.com, if you can help!

WEB LINKS TO ATHLETIC INFORMATION

Below is information on how to access the athletic schedules and forms that are on our district athletic web pages.

Here is the link to the forms page where we now have high school sports clearance forms (including the new head injury/concussion form we are asking middle schools to use as well) as well as all of our sport specific warning letters:

http://www.rentonschools.us/Departments/Activities_and_Athletics/
AthleticForms

Here is the link to the sport schedules page where we post both the high school and middle school sport schedules (middle schools are on the lower half of the page):

http://www.rentonschools.us/Departments/Activities_and_Athletics/
SportsSchedules

Rather than having each school upload the forms to their own pages, schools will now link to our pages. That way, as we update the schedules or forms, the school page will be current as well.

To find these pages without the above links, you do the following:

1)     Go to the Renton School District home page at www.rentonschools.us
2)     In the menus near the top, just under the photo bar, click on “District Departments”
3)     Scroll down to Extracurricular and click on “Activities and Athletics”
4)     Once on the Activities and Athletics main page, choose the appropriate menu from the left side—Sport Schedules or Athletic Forms

HIGHSCHOOLSPORTS.NET

There is another way to to view games, scrimmages, practices, etc.   For a comprehensive schedule of Fall, Winter, and Spring Sports, scrimmages, practices, clubs (e.g., International, Rocket, Deca, Key, Speech, Chess), parent group meetings, Class events and sales, and much more, go to HighSchoolSports.net.  The direct link is:  http://www.highschoolsports.net/

Click on the tab "My School", and type in Lindbergh High School.   Pick LHS in Renton (NOT the St. Louis one!).  You can view the schedule for two days, the week, month, or the entire season!  This is the most comprehensive schedule yet!  You can also sign up to receive e-mails or text messages, alerting you to changes in the schedule, cancelled games and meets, and scores.

Lindbergh Website Information.

Lindbergh parents and students are encouraged to become familiar with Lindbergh's website at http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/

At this site, you will find a staff directory, bell schedules, District calendars, student and parent links to Learning Gateway, eFolio and Career Cruising, Career Center and Counseling information, the Daily Bulletin, volunteer parent group information, clubs and sports information, parent resources including online payments and lunches, and much, much more.

If you have questions regarding the website or if you find a link that's not working properly, please contact the LHS webmaster, Terri Simone, at terri.simone@rentonschools.us.

Below is information from the Lindbergh Website's Daily Bulletin.
The information is posted daily, under "Lindbergh News", then "Newsletters/Bulletins".
The direct link for today's information is at http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/SchoolPage.aspx?PageName=
NewslettersBulletins

Daily Bulletin

Monday, October 12, 2009
REGULAR SCHEDULE

SPORTS

JV Football - Mt. Rainier @ Renton Memorial Stadium - 3:15

CLUB MEETINGS

Key Club - Cafeteria - 2:05
Club Aery - 250D - 2:05

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS 

PICTURE RETAKES - Oct. 14

Picture retakes will be Wednesday, Oct. 14. If you have never had your picture taken, need a retake, or never received an ID card, sign up on the list outside of the Attendance Office.  If you purchased pictures and did not like them, you may bring them back and take another picture on Wednesday.  You must bring your old pictures back with you if you would like a new picture.  Questions, see Ms. Horton.

PSAT - register by Oct. 12 (deadline extended!) for Oct. 17 testing date

The PSAT will be offered at Lindbergh on Saturday, October 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. If you would like to register to take the PSAT, please see Mrs. Koch in the ASB office to sign up. The cost of the test is $20. Fee waivers are available in the Career Center to qualified juniors. 

DETENTIONS

Do you have detentions? If you have been assigned a detention, you must serve them by the due date written on the form. Beginning this week, students with past due detentions will automatically be assigned to the next Saturday school. Take care of serving your detentions to avoid having to come to school on Saturday morning. Remember, detention can be served before school, after school or during lunch. Also beginning this week, you will find lists posted around the building to help you know if you have detentions to serve. Don’t forget to check the list! Questions? Visit the Attendance Office.

REFLECTIONS CONTEST - entry deadline Nov. 9

If you’re interested in unleashing your artistic talents and want to participate in the Reflections contest, you may pick up information in the Library. This year's theme is “Beauty is...”  The deadline to enter is Monday, November 9. More information.

YEARBOOK NEWS FOR 2010 SENIORS

Need information regarding your senior pictures, the 2010 yearbook, senior ads and much more? It's all outlined for you on this letter to 2010 seniors from Mrs. Turnell, Yearbook Advisor.

ROTARY OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Pearl N. for being chosen as Renton Rotary Youth of the Month for October! Way to go, Pearl!

FALL FAMILY CONCERT - Oct. 25

Allied Arts presents the Fall Family Concert, performed by the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra, on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the IKEA Performing Arts Center. The Center is located adjacent to Renton High School. A highlight of the concert is the opportunity for several Renton music students to participate in several numbers. Under the directorship of Adam Stern, the concert will feature the music of two great French composers, Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy. Sunday’s concert will include the ever popular "Bolero" by Ravel. Student musicians were selected by their instructors, including Lauren Daugherty, Lindbergh High School. Lindbergh musicians include Daniel T., Danielle D., Ruthie G. (Violins), Tommy O. (viola) and Jaymie M. (bass).  Allied Arts' mission is to keep the ticket prices low so the entire family may attend. They are supported in this endeavor by the Renton School District and the Municipal Arts Commission of Renton. Tickets are:  Students (age 18 and under) $3, Seniors $5, and Adults $8. They may be purchased at the door or in advance at LA Frames, Inc. at 308 S. 3rd in downtown Renton or King and Bunny’s Appliances in the Highlands at 4608 NE Sunset Blvd.

FROM THE CAREER CENTER and WORK-SITE LEARNING

Visit here for General Information regarding our Career Center. This includes College Visits, the Junior Handbook, a Volunteer Guide, the Quest Bridge National College Match and much more!
Visit here to view Career Center - Events Related to Apprenticeships, Colleges, Campus Days, Career Days, Job Seeking and more!
Learn more about the SAT/PSAT/ACT tests here.
Need information about scholarships and financial aid? Visit here. Find facts about FAFSA, a current scholarship list and more.
Interested in the Work-Site Learning Program? Visit here or contact Mrs. Derrig in room 220G.

Important Upcoming Dates

Late Starts in October - 16, 23, 30
Advisory - Oct. 15
Picture Retakes - Oct. 14
Extended Advisory - Oct. 29
No School -  October 9, November 6, November 11
End of First Quarter - Nov. 5
Parent/Teacher Conferences - November 23
Half Day - November 25
Thanksgiving Break - November 26 and 27

College Fair and Money Maze (Understanding the Financial Process).
Date:             Wed., October 28, 2009
Time:             5:00pm – 7:00pm    College Fair
                        7:00pm – 9:00pm    Money Maze
Place:                        Lindbergh High School

Contact:        Karalyn Pellegrini, LHS Career Center, 425-204-3225, karalyn.pellegrini@rentonschools.us

Please join us for College Night at Lindbergh High School.  The evening will begin with a College Fair in the Commons, followed by a special presentation "Money Maze - Understanding College Financial Aid", in the Lindbergh High School Auditorium.
No registration required to attend the College Fair.
Over 40 College Fair Participants, including:  Bellevue Community College, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Seattle Central Community College, University of Washington, Washington State University, and much more! 
MONEY MAZE  (Excerpts from the flyer distributed to the students)
The Money Maze is presented by the College Planning Network, a local nonprofit organization that since 1987, has helped families plan for college.  The two-hour workshop brings students and their parents or guardians together with CPN representatives and the Renton School District for information gathering, questions and answers, and hands-on planning.  The workshop allows families to begin planning early to take full advantage of college aid opportunities.
The Workshop Helps Families
·         Prepare the Free Application for Federal Student aid (FAFSA)
·         Understand all types of financial aid
·         Determine individual school costs
·         Contact aid and scholarship sources
·         Understand what your “expected family contribution” will be
·         Negotiate a financial aid offer reflecting a family’s real need

Insight and Information
·         Each family will also receive a packet of worksheets and other valuable materials, including:
·         Review of financial aid programs
·         Financial Aid Form sample copies
·         Family contribution worksheets
·         The Money Maze, a 36 page workbook that matches the presentation.

Easy Enrollment
·         Pre-register for Money Maze by calling 206-323-0624, or register on-line at http://www.collegeplan.org.
·         Take advantage of a special $20 per family registration fee ($10 if you have previously attended and wish to come again)!  (Regular fee $40)
·         The fee is the same regardless of the number of family members attending.
·         If you have questions, or would like to request a fee waiver, please call/e-mail CPN at (206) 323-0624, or seacpn@collegeplan.org

COMMUNITY NEWS

William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream will be presented at the Renton Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on October 15,  16, and 17 with two performances on Oct 17. The address of the church is 19714 106th Ave SE 98055.  This is a non-religious event sponsored by the church with the purpose of providing a free cultural and educational experience for church and community members.
 
Admission is free with a suggested donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Kent Food Bank.  Park in any stall in the parking lot, but please enter through the front doors of the building.  Seating is open, so arrive early to ensure a good seat.
 
Jugglers, singers and other Greenshow entertainers will begin performing in the lobby at 6:30 PM each night and at 12:30 PM on Saturday for the matinee performance. The mainstage production will take place at 7:00 PM each night and at 1:00 PM for the Saturday matinee performance.
 
The play is directed by Kristina Yuen (mother of four Renton School District students!), and features students from Lindbergh High School and Nelsen Middle School, as well as Hazen, McKnight, Kentridge and surrounding elementary schools. Adults from the surrounding area also play key roles.

COMMUNITY NEWS

City of Renton - CodeRED - Emergency Notification System

September 1, 2009 the City of Renton launched a “reverse 9-1-1” notification system for use during emergencies, which allows city officials the ability to deliver urgent pre-recorded emergency telephone messages to targeted areas or to the entire city at a rate of up to 60,000 calls per hour.  Called CodeRED, this high-speed telephone emergency notification service can be used in the event of severe weather, hazardous materials spills, floods or other emergencies that can affect people’s safety or health.
Click at this link for more information and to sign up:  http://rentonwa.gov/emergencies/default.aspx?id=26067

COMMUNITY NEWS
On the Web at http://ltgov.wa.gov/PressCoverage/newsreleases/2009/10062009
GeneralsEssaycontest.htm

Washington State PTA News
 
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT I-1033 NOW AVAILABLE ON WSPTA WEBSITE

Initiative 1033, the latest Tim Eyman effort to limit government spending, was not on the formal agenda at the Legislative Assembly, but was a major topic among those in attendance because of its potential adverse effects on public education and other services important to children.  If adopted, the initiative would limit the total revenue that could be expended in any calendar year to the amount received in 2009, plus an adjustment based on a national inflation index and any increase in the general population.

The Office of Financial Management has estimated that this initiative would deprive publically funded education and health services almost $6 billion in support over the next six years.  As reported in earlier editions, the WSPTA Board of Directors has gone on record as opposing the initiative at its August meeting.  In response to requests from many in attendance at the Legislative Assembly, we have established a separate page on our website at http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/I_1033/index.html.  Be sure to check back often because we will be updating this information frequently. 

Six Period Schedule

Period 1 7:20 - 8:15
Period 2 8:20 - 9:20
Period 3 9:25 - 10:20
1st Lunch
Lunch 10:25 - 10:55
Period 4 11:00 - 11:55
2nd Lunch
Period 4 10:25 - 11:20
Lunch 11:25 - 11:55
Period 5 12:00 - 1:00 Period 6 1:05 - 2:03

LINDBERGH SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION.

Principal, Tres Genger                    425-204-3200
Asst. Principal, Anna Horton         425-204-3210
Asst. Principal, Charles James     425-204-3210
Attendance Office                            425-204-3210
Career Center                                   425-204-3225
Counseling Office                           425-204-3259
Library                                                425-204-3206
Main Office                                       425-204-3200
Registrar                                            425-204-3214
Security Office                                  425-204-3211

Lindbergh Website                    http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/Home.aspx
Renton District Website            http://www.rentonschools.us/Home.aspx

E-mail updates are provided as a courtesy via Lindbergh's PTSA, and are not intended to replace regular U.S. mail, or written material sent through the kids. The updates merely serve as either an additional notice, or a precursor of things to come, and helps rally parents and promote camaraderie.  Please remember to ask for hand-outs from school, and read them!
Please remember to support the PTSA and Lindbergh Boosters Club - they are the main vehicles by which parents can keep informed and in contact with the school and each other!
If you want to be removed from the e-mail list, please e-mail me at sidekik@msn.com.  Please feel free to forward this to other Lindbergh parents, so they will know what is going on!!!

Thanks, everyone!!

Carrie L. Wong
Lindbergh PTSA Vice-President