May 13 Updates

QUICK NOTES:

* Late Start Days, May 15, 22, 29.  School starts 8:50 am.

* Brick Orders Now Available!  [See below]

* Sports Physicals, June 10, 2009

* Grad Night News, Daily Bulletin, Calendars, and more!

THANK YOU TO THE MANY FAMILIES WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE STAFF LUNCH AND DESSERTS during Teacher Appreciation Week.   PTSA thanks you, and the Staff thanks you for your tasty and delicious food items!

YEARBOOK.

Yearbooks are now available for sale.  Please get them while supplies last. 

Contact Sally Turnell, Yearbook Advisor, Room 220C, or e-mail Sally.Turnell@rentonschools.us

Distribution of Yearbooks already purchased will be announced at school.

LHS Music News - Upcoming Concert
May 20, 7:30pm    Spring Instrumental Concert, LHS Auditorium

BRICK ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE! 
Be Part of History at LHS!

Now is your chance to become a real part of history at Lindbergh High School - literally!  The LHS Boosters are proud to be able to offer the Second Round of personalized ENGRAVED BRICKS.  The bricks were part of the renovation for the brand new Commons, which opened in the spring of 2006.

Each brick allows up to three (3) lines; up to 20 characters of text per line, and will be permanently installed outside of the Commons entrance. 

Your name, your child(ren)’s name, or your personal message, will be memorialized for future generations to come.  It will be a lasting message of your involvement with the Lindbergh community.

The price per brick is $55.  The order form is available at the Boosters website, www.lindberghboosters.org, or contact Carrie Wong at sidekik@msn.com, and a form will be e-mailed to you. 

The due date for all orders is May 22, 2009.

LINDBERGH TRACK MEETS

The “All City” Track Meet which will take place on Friday, May 8th, Renton Memorial Stadium.

The 3 Renton High Schools compete against one another at this meet.   Information for this meet are as follows:

The Seamount League Meet will take place on Wednesday, May 13th and Friday, May 15th, Renton Memorial Stadium.

Athletes with the top 16 times/distances in league meets throughout the year compete against one another at this meet.  Field events begin at 3:15 and running events begin at 4PM on both days.  The top 4 overall finishers in each event advance to the district meet at Mt. Tahoma on May 22nd and May 23rd.  Admission prices are the same as above except for Senior Citizens are charged $3 admission for this league meet.  No Checks will be accepted at either meet.

There is no “re-entry” for either of these meets (once you leave the stadium, you are not allowed to re-enter).

Lindbergh Open Gym Announcement for Volleyball

We will be holding open gyms in the Lindbergh lower gym on Mondays and Tuesdays thru May.  The hours are 7-9 pm, and the dates are May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, and Tuesday the 26th following Memorial Day.  This is a great chance to play some volleyball.  It's open to both boys and girls, and Nelsen students as well as Lindbergh.  We will setup two courts.

We are also planning some activities for June.  More information about that will be available at the open gyms.

Bob Stewart
Lindbergh Volleyball
206-248-1583

2010 TRIP TO FRANCE

Interested in sending your child to France in 2010???   Contact JoAnne Peterson at
Joanne.peterson@rentonschools.us  for more info.   It is a 15 day trip (July 5-19 2010) and there is a price savings of $200 for those that enroll by June.    A great opportunity for kids to experience the culture first hand.

JoAnne Peterson
World Languages @ Lindbergh High School
425-204-3255
joanne.peterson@rentonschools.us

LINDBERGH FOOTBALL PROGRAM

Coach Pat O’Grady and the entire Lindbergh Football Staff would like to thank all incoming Lindbergh Freshman who have shown interest in joining the Football Program.  Spring football begins Monday, June 1st for all returning LHS students.  We would like to invite all Nelson 8th graders interested in playing football to join the spring drills on Monday, June 8th.  Practices will be from 3-5:00pm, Monday – Thursday, on the baseball field at LHS.  2009 is going to be fun and exciting and we hope that all of you will come join us!

For more information, contact Coach O’Grady at pat.o'grady@rentonschools.us

MATH TUTORS NEEDED!

We have a need for people to work with freshman learning Algebra 1, who need help with basic math skills while doing problems in an online class at Lindbergh High School. Most of these students need to walked through basic Algebra Skills and guided past typical careless errors.    

The greatest need for tutors is from 10:30 to 11:30am on a typical day.   There is also a need for the time period from 9:30 to 10:30am.

Volunteers who can come in 1 or 2 times a week would be wonderful, but we will also take them daily!

For more information, contact Kate Mceowen at the number or e-mail below.
-----------------------------------------------
Kate Mceowen, NBCT
TOSA Distance Learning
Renton School District, WA
kate.mceowen@rentonschoolsus
425-450-5583

Petett Chiropractic’s 14th Annual Sports Exams
Dr. Scott Petett and a team of physicians will provide their expertise in sports exams.
All proceeds will be donated to Lindbergh High school.
Help us make this the BIGGEST one ever!!!!
DATE: Wednesday, June 10th
Fee: $15 (Cash Only)

 Next Year’s:
SENIORS          5:00 – 5:45
JUNIORS         5:45 – 6:30
SOPHOMORE    6:30 – 7:15
FRESHMAN       7:15 – 8:00

GRADUATION INFORMATION

When:        Friday, June 12, 2009
Where:       Showare Center, Kent
Time:          7:30pm
* A correction – the “.5 clause” in the graduation section is no longer part of the graduation procedure.  A student now must meet all of the graduation criteria in order to participate in the ceremony.

* More information to follow in the May issue of the Eagle Wings and future mailings with more specific information.

* Also note for graduation, that students must have all fines and tardies cleared.

* Jostens is still taking orders for cap and gown.  Please stop by the Main office for a packet.  Or visit http://www.jostens-graduation.com, and order on-line.

* As of May 1, 2009, the bookkeeper can no longer accept checks from seniors.

* As of June 1, 2009, the bookkeeper can no longer accept checks from all other students.

* Remember to sign up for the Grad Night Party!  See below.

Letter to Senior Parents, Dated April 14, 2009 -  This letter was passed out to All Seniors to bring home to parents:

Dear Senior Parent – Graduation is fast approaching and we want to be sure and communicate with you our guidelines for distributing graduation tickets. Commencement for the class of 2009 will be held at ShoWare Events Center in Kent on June 12, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.

Each senior will automatically be issued six (6) tickets (at no charge)

Each senior can purchase additional tickets @ $10.00 each
During the May 8th meeting, each senior will be given a ticket request form that is due to Mrs. Hood in the Main Office by May 22nd if they want more than 6 tickets.
Keep in mind that in order for a senior to pick-up their tickets, all fines and detentions must by cleared.  A fine list will be posted in the Main Office & ASB Office or you may contact Mrs. Koch.  It is the students’ responsibility to make sure they do not have fines.  Detentions can be served before school in the Attendance Office or after school in the upper auditorium.  If detention hours are not completed or fines are owed, there will be a hold on the tickets until it is taken care of.  Please work with your son/daughter in making sure that their fines are paid and/or detention hours are made up.

If you have any questions, please call the Main Office at (425) 204-3200.

Sincerely,
Tres Genger, Principal

Grad Night Committee News

[Please also see the "Grad Night Parent Committee News, dated October 13, 2008, or e-mail Carrie at sidekik@msn.com, if you did not receive it.)

* 2009 Committee Meeting -  Friday, May 15, 2:30pm, Starbucks by Benson Fred Meyer.  [Note date change from May 21st].    All 2009 Parents are Welcome!

* If you have not purchased a ticket for the 2009 Grad Night Party, please do so ASAP!

* Questions - contact Pam Gidlund at pjjj01@hotmail.com or call 425-226-5118, or Carrie Wong at sidekik@msn.com.

2010 Committee Meeting - Next Meeting May 4, 6:30pm, LHS Room 210A

Grad Night 2010 is  selling Lindbergh-logo jersey sweats and flip-flops.  Please contact Geri Garl at fourgarls@comcast.net to purchase these items.  In addition, the "Melaleuca" program of "Live Green & Save", can generate a monthly residual income for Grad Night 2010.  Contact Debra Bowman (bowmanone@comcast.net) for more information, or go to:  Http://Melaleuca.com

Please join us for our next Grad Night meeting: Monday May 4th at 6:30 p.m. in Room 210A.   For more information about Grad Night 2010, visit www.lindberghgradparty10.org.  You may also contact Debra Bowman (co-chair) at bowmanone@comcast.net or Suzanne Hunter (secretary) at sandshunter2@hotmail.com. 

Thank you, and we look forward to your participation.

2011 Committee Meeting -   Next Meeting TBA

All parents of Sophomores are encouraged to participate!   Grad Night 2011 will be offering new Spirit products, and will be hosting the Qwest Field/Levy Restaurants fundraising opportunities at the Qwest Field concession stands.  If you would like to help or have questions, please e-mail Tammy Tandecki at dantandecki@comcast.net

2012 Committee  -  Next Meeting TBA

All Grad Night 2012 parents are welcome to attend and give their input as we begin the planning process. If you would like to help, or if you have any questions, please contact Gretchen Guhlke at guhlke@comcast.net.

BOOSTERS News

Next Meeting - Monday, June 8, 7:00pm, LHS Library. 

Everyone is welcome to attend!

Show your school spirit by purchasing Spirit Wear!  If you would like to purchase Spirit Wear, please contact Gretchen at guhlke@comcast.net, or Gayle at weluvbball@comcast.net.

PTSA News

Next Meeting - Monday, June 1, 2009, 7:30pm, LHS Cafeteria
The last General Membership meeting of the year will be during Info Night (see below).  Everyone is invited!  This is a great way to find out what is happening in the school, and one of your last chances to be involved.

HELP NEEDED FOR:

* Treasurer.
Debbie Olson has served as treasurer for the last two years, and has been a vital part of the PTSA.  But this is her son's last year at Lindbergh, and will need to hand over the duties to another parent volunteer.  If you are interested in helping out as treasurer, please contact Linda Kawamura at tkawamu@msn.com, for more information.

* Reflections.
The Reflections program is alive and well at the high school level.  The program is a National and Washington State PTA student arts recognition program.  We need a chair to help administer the program in the Fall of 2009.  If you are interested in the Arts, and would like to help out with this program, please contact Linda Kawamura at tkawamu@msn.com.

Online Grades and Gateway
Gateway is the program parents can use to check grades and attendance online.  If you need to get registered, or have forgotten your password, contact Andrea Simpson at andrea.simpson@rentonschools.us

Contacts at LHS

If parents have questions regarding Sports Schedules, contact Amelia Clark at amelia.clark@rentonschoolsus.

Andrea Simpson is the contact for Learning Gateway parent account issues.  Andrea's e-mail is andrea.simpson@rentonschools.us

For facility reservations, including club meetings, contact the head secretary, Laurene Hood, at laurene.hood@rentonschools.us.

WEBSITE FOR ALL SPORTS SCHEDULES
AND SCHOOL EVENTS!

For a comprehensive schedule of all Sports, scrimmages, practices, club and parent group meetings, and much more, go to HighSchoolSports.net.  The direct link is:  http://www.highschoolsports.net/

The Sports Schedule is also available on the Renton School District website, at: http://www.rentonschools.us/Departments/Activities_
and_Athletics/SportsSchedules

Be sure to check out the School Sports Scores on Fairwood Community News' Site, too. CLICK HERE for the direct link.

The NEW Lindbergh webpage is located at:  http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/Home.aspx

Below is information from Lindbergh's Website "Daily Bulletin."
The link is at:   http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/BulletinsNewsletters
Then click on "Bulletins/Newsletters" on the left side

COMMUNITY NEWS

NEW DATE:  TUESDAY, MAY 26 - JAZZ NIGHT
AND DESSERT AUCTION

Dear Nelsen Band /Orchestra  Parents and Students:

We are busy preparing for our upcoming Jazz Night and Dessert Auction on Tuesday, May 26, at Nelsen Middle School.   This is a special concert that we are adding to our concert schedule.

The concert will feature the Nelsen MS Jazz Orchestra, Nelsen MS Jazz Band, Lindbergh HS Jazz Choir, and a special performance by professional Jazz Saxophone player Darren Motamedy.  

This concert is a special fundraiser for funds for Orchestra and Band instruments and repair.  The evening will feature a silent auction with special desserts (and sugar-free desserts).  The silent auction starts at 6:30 pm, with performances to begin at 7:00 pm in the Nelsen Cafetorium.

We hope to present a tempting array of desserts for your bidding.  Bids will start at $10.00 per dessert.

You may contact us by email of phone if you have any questions. 

We’re looking forward to a sweet Jazz evening at Nelsen!

Sincerely,

Lauren Daugherty, Orchestra / 425-204-3076/ lauren.daugherty@rentonschools.us
Joey Roberts, Band / 425-204-3075/  joey.roberts@rentonschools.us
Suzy Henning, Nelsen Music Associaton President/ juslhennig@comcast.net

COMMUNITY NEWS

FAVORITE TEACHER AWARD
Local restaurants Kidd Valley and Ivar’s would like your child’s help in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by having her/him nominate a teacher for their Favorite Teacher Award.   Entries are due May 22, 2009.  Nominations can be filled out online at http://ivars.net/index.php?page=nominate-your-teacher
This is not a Renton School District award; so please do not send application forms to school. The district is not connected to the award process. Please ensure you read the rules carefully and return application forms to the locations listed.

COMMUNITY NEWS

You are Cordially Invited to
Lindbergh High School's Information Night
Monday, June 1st, 6:00-8:00pm
Lindbergh Commons 

The 2009 Grad Night Committee is hosting Lindbergh's Second Annual Informational Night. 

Geared toward incoming 8th grade students and families, current students and parents, this is for everyone who would like to find out more about the inner-workings of a high school. 

What you can expect:
*  Sports  What sports are offered, how to participate
*  Clubs    Find out more about the variety of clubs at LHS
*  ASB      What does ASB do
*  Grad Night    What is this; how do parents plan this.  Including a booth from West Coast Entertainment
*  PTSA   What does PTSA do at high school
*  Boosters    How the Boosters Club benefit ALL students.  And LHS SPIRIT WEAR will be available for sale!
*  Classes   What is each class doing and why.

In addition to the above, and more, Pizza, Salad and Soda will be offered in the Cafeteria ($5 per plate).

If you have any questions, need more information, OR would like to reserve your Pizza ticket, contact:  Pam Gidlund at 425-226-5118, e-mail pjjj01@hotmail.com, or Carrie Wong at (425) 271-0743, e-mail sidekik@msn.com.

If you would like to participate, please contact Pam or Carrie to reserve a table.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Fairwood News in Real-Time, Any Time

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Working collaboratively with the community, Fairwood Community News' Vision is to be the primary resource for online information and news, engaging all residents in the greater Fairwood area.

Lindbergh Homecoming Scrapbook
Check out the Lindbergh Homecoming Scrapbook and contribute to it!
Please visit the Website for a "Scrapebook" of photos.
The direct link is at: CLICK HERE

Contact Information
Fairwood Community News
PO Box 58843
Renton, WA 98058
e: info@fairwoodcommunitynews.com
www.fairwoodcommunitynews.com
206.856.1662

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Calendar - The full school calendar is now available on-line at:  http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/Calendar_of_Events.aspx

May 2009

• Thursday, May 14, 2009      AP World History Exam
• Friday, May 15, 2009          Late Start
• Wednesday, May 20, 2009  Spring Instrumental Concert  7:30
•  Friday, May 22, 2009          Recognition Assembly, last 35 min. of the day
•  Friday, May 22, 2009          Snow Make Up Day/Late Start
• Monday, May 25, 2009        Memorial Day No School
•  Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Senate Meeting, Period 3
• Wednesday, May 27, 2009   Top 12 Senior Recognition
• Thursday, May 28, 2009       Advisory
• Friday, May 29, 2009           Late Start
• Saturday, May 30, 2009       Prom

June 2009

• Friday, June 5, 2009            Late Start
• Friday, June 12, 2009          Graduation - 7:30
• Wednesday, June 17  Late Arrival/Final, Periods 5 & 6
• Thursday, June 18, 2009      Late Arrival/Finals, Periods 3 & 4
• Friday, June 19, 2009          Snow Make Up/ Finals, Periods 1 & 2
• Monday, June 22, 2009        Last Day/Half Day

September 2009

• Wednesday, September 2, 2009    First Day of School

LINDBERGH SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

Principal, Tres Genger                425-204-3200
Asst. Principal, Anna Horton      425-204-3210
Asst. Principal, Colin Falk          425-204-3210
Athletics Office                            425-204-3171
Attendance Office                       425-204-3210
Career Center                             425-204-3225
Counseling Office                       425-204-3214
Library                                          425-204-3206
Main Office                                  425-204-3200
Security Office                             425-204-3211

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

Six Period Schedule

Period 1     7:20 - 8:15
Period 2     8:20 - 9:20
Break        9:20 - 9:30
Period 3     9:30 - 10:25

    1st Lunch
Lunch       10:30 - 11:00
Period 4    10:30-11:25

    2nd Lunch
Period 4    11:05 - 12:00
Lunch       11:30-12:00

Period 5    12:05 - 1:00
Period 6    1:05 - 2:03

The 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 additional notice, or a precursor of things to come, and helps rally parents and promote camaraderie.  Please remember to ask your child 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