Mike Curl, Principal

Matt Blair, Assistant Principal March 2017

Important Dates

to Remember

Grading

March 10: Progress Reports

April 14: 3rd Quarter ends

April 21: Report Cards

May 19: Progress Reports

June 23: Report Cards

Activities

March 11: LHS Sports

Booster Club Auction/Dinner

March 18: NLIMBO

Fundraiser Dinner/Show

March 14: 8th Grade Parent

Night

April 3–April 7: Spring Break

April 13: Jazz Concert

April 29: Prom

May 5-6: Spring Play

May 12-13: Spring Play

A Message From the Principal:

Hello Lakewood High School Parents and Community!

It’s spring somewhere! Right?

Here is a list of “What’s Happening”:

Spring sports are under way. We have close to 300 students involved in one of our

spring sport offerings: Track, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Baseball and Softball. This

year, we are excited to use our brand new field for soccer games and practices as

well as our brand new track facility – and we get to host our first home track meet

since 2012 – don’t miss it!

Reminder: State Assessments are coming up.

The Smarter Balanced (SBA) English Language Arts Assessment for 10th

graders will be during the week of March 20th; and for upper-classmen

who have not achieved standard in May.

The Smarter Balanced Math Assessment for students in Algebra 2/Trig

and above will be during the week of April 17.

Students have begun the registration process for next year. We have several new

courses that we hope to offer (depending on enrollment and staffing) including:

American Sign Language, French, Statistics, Fabrication, Journalism, Creative

Writing, and Independent Living. I hope that students will take advantage of these

new course offerings as we attempt to provide relevant and interesting course

offerings. Schedules for next year will be available in August.

Graduation update: Graduation will be Friday, June 16th at 5pm on the Football

Field at Lakewood High School. Stay tuned for more details.

Last Friday we recognized over 250 students who achieved “Honor Roll” status

(including 97 ninth graders) and 32 “Students of the Quarter”. On March 2, we

took two busses of 9th graders that achieved a 3.0 GPA during 1st semester, and

their mentors, to visit UW and SPU for tours. We finished at Gameworks for

lunch and games. Next year, I hope we can take three busses.

We are already a ¼ of the way through second semester. Teachers will have

posted updated grades on Skyward by Wednesday, March 8th so you will have up-

to-date status of your student’s standing. Please talk to your son or daughter if they

are not performing to their ability. If there are discrepancies, advise your son or

daughter to talk to the teacher. If that doesn’t remedy the situation, feel free to

email or call the teacher to discuss the problem. Our teachers are great about

communicating and working through issues.

Don’t forget to get your tickets to attend the LHS Sports Booster Dinner and

NLIMBO Music Dinner!

Spring will surely come and it will soon be sunny and 70. Please feel free to call, write

or visit if you have any questions or suggestions.

Mike Curl

Lakewood High School

Cougar Country News

March Late Starts

March 8th

March 15th

March 22nd

April Late Starts

April 12th

April 19th

April 26th

School begins at 9:00

GRADUATION

JUNE 16, 2017

5:00 P.M.

LHS STADIUM

Counselors’ Corner The counseling department is here to serve you. Please call us if you would like to make an appointment: (360) 652-4501

Karrie Flint, Registrar x5007

Calista Ham, (A-K) x5009

Heidi Klippert, (L-Z) x5008

Christina Garber, Psychologist x5012

Melanie Irish, Career Center x5010

Check out our websites! You will find updated information about community service, post-secondary education, financial aid, scholarships, testing, upcoming events, Running Start, Sno-Isle Skill Center and much more at www.lwsd.wednet.edu. Click on Lakewood High School, then Counseling. Contact us anytime if you have questions regarding any of these matters. SENIORS Seniors can submit the Local Scholarship Portfolio up until the deadline of March 24th at noon, to Mrs. Irish in the Career Center. This is an opportunity to be considered for multiple local scholarships with a single application. Students can find the application on the website at this address http://www.lwsd.wednet.edu/Page/1336 or in the Career Center.

REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR’S CLASSES It’s that time of year again to start thinking about classes for next year. The Counselors visited classes in February to review registration information and help with course selection. This is an important step in the process of planning their high school careers. Parents, please feel free to contact Mrs. Ham (A-K) or Mrs. Klippert-Holboy (L-Z) if you have any questions about your students courses. RUNNING START ENROLLMENT Registration for new students for the 2017-2018 school year is April 17, - May 1, 2017. To learn more about the Running Start program please visit college websites or contact the Counseling or Career Center. Apply now! If you are planning on attending a community college or technical school in the fall, now is a great time to apply. It is easy and free for most schools. The link below is the application portal for many of the Washington State colleges or you can link directly from the college website. https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx If you have questions please contact Mrs. Irish in the Career Center. mirish@lwsd.wednet.edu FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid For graduating seniors this is the first step in the financial aid process. Time is running out, nut it’s not too late! Submit FAFSA as soon as possible. If you have questions please contact Mrs. Irish in the Career Center. mirish@lwsd.wednet.edu

Counseling and Career Center News

8th Grade Students & Parent

Information Night

March 21, 2017

6:00

In the Theater

WASFA Attention dreamers! Eligibility for the Washington State Need Grant has expanded to low-income, non-citizen students who meet the program’s income and residency requirements. Students unable to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due to immigration status may instead complete the free Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). Apply at this link. http://readysetgrad.org/WASFAelig If you have questions please contact Mrs. Irish in the Career Center. mirish@lwsd.wednet.edu JUNIORS Consider taking the SAT and/or ACT this spring. By taking these tests soon, you will have the best chance to maximize your scores for your fall tests. Testing dates and SAT/ACT pamphlets are available from Mrs. Irish in the Career Center. The following website could be helpful in your college search. Use this website to investigate career opportunities and plan your future education. http://www.careerbridge.wa.gov/.

Cougar Path News

Senior presentations are scheduled for May 18th. Please remind your student to clear their schedule on the afternoon of May 18th. All students must be available on this day to complete their senior presentations.

If you are interested in participating by being on a senior board and listening to presentations, please contact Melanie Irish by email or phone. mirish@lwsd.wednet.edu or 360-652-4501 ext. 5010.

Junior Job Shadow Our Junior class will be doing a junior job shadow this year. This job shadow will include approximately three to five

hours observing one or more people while they work at their jobs. This will give the students an opportunity to see the

kind of jobs that exist in their career pathway. Students will need to complete their pre-job shadow research that has

parent approval and school approval for the job shadow. Once the job shadow is complete they will turn in their

reflection form.

YOU’RE INVITED!

Senior presentations are extremely important to our seniors. These senior board presentations are part of our graduation requirements and our students are busy completing their projects and preparing for their presentations. This is a wonderful experience for our seniors and volunteers alike.

I would like to invite you to participate by sitting on one of our boards and listening to 4 – 5 seniors present. Thank you for your continued support of Lakewood School District.

Yes! I would be interested in participating in the Senior Board Presentations.

May 18, 2017

11:30-2:30

You will hear approximately 4 to 5 senior students give their presentations and lunch will be provided.

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Phone number or email: ___________________________________________________________

Mail or email Melanie Irish at P.O. Box 10, Lakewood, WA. 98259 or mirish@lwsd.wednet.edu

Parents of Seniors Grad Night is a fun, safe all night event. Seniors will be whisked away to a surprise location for a full night of fun. Registration forms can be picked up in the office. Cost is $100 per student until Spring break then will go up to $125.00. Make sure to take advantage of the savings. The Grad Night committee has several fundraisers in the works to help with the expense of the event and we greatly appreciate all your support. There will be parents collecting registrations at both lunch on 3/8/17 and 3/22/17.

SENIOR TIMELINE

CLASS OF 2017

Spring Updates

March 2017

Continue planning for your career, college program, military training, etc. Visit the Counseling and Career Centers for assistance and guidance.

March 24 Final day to turn in senior and baby pictures for graduation slide show. Pictures need to be 2 1/2 x 3 1/2, larger is better. Pictures are to be turned in to Mrs. Flint in the counseling office.

March 24 Local Scholarship Notebooks due by 12:00 noon

to Career Center. NO EXCEPTIONS!

April 2017

April 3 Spring quarter begins at EvCC.

April 29 Prom

May 2017

May 18 Senior Portfolio Presentations to community members

June 2017

June TBA Senior Finals

June 11 Baccalaureate

June 14 Senior Check Out

June 14 Senior Awards Ceremony

June 15 Senior Picnic

June 16 Graduation - Lakewood High School stadium at 5:00 p.m.

The Advanced Biology: Forensics class has begun their second simulated murder case!! The body of Mr. Larry Delaney (beloved math teacher) was found Monday 2/13/17 in the Lakewood High library. Some of the evidence collected from the crime scenes included: blood spatter, a bookend with blood and a finger print on it, two coffee mugs (one which had a lip print on it), and some computer cords found around the victim’s wrists and similar cords found in the faculty room. Stay tuned to see how the investigation progresses!

LHS JAZZ CONCERT Come hear the new LHS Jazz Band and Swingbeat in a fun night of Jazz Music!!!

Thursday, April 13 at 7 PM in the LHS Theater!

Drama Club Presents

The Bold, The Young, and the Restless

Mark your calendars now for the LHS spring play. The Drama Club will be performing May 5th, 6th, 12th and

13th. Make sure you bring a friend or family member, too!

ASB and Class Elections ASB and Class elections will occur through a new caucus system during two advisories this year, April 12 and April 26. Students in grades 9-11 who have a 2.5 GPA will be eligible to be nominated though this process for elected leadership positions. Students with a strong interest in running for office should contact their advisor before April 12.

Mia Barrio Warren Burroughs Skyli Caldwell Grecia Carrillo

Hannah Chastain Bailee Cooper Adam Cross Destiny Dillard

Wyatt Edgekoski Sierra Edmundson Kamryn Guinn James Hallberg

Elliott Hammer Isaiah Hogue Tonyson Kijenmej Owen Lloyd

Linda McAllister Elina Mikhaylov Jonathan Moore Cama Much

Cassidy O’Hara Tailor Paul Manesha Ram Brandy Schorr

Devin Smith Josh Staton Ben Vanderweyst Maggie Weiland

Elizabeth Woods

CONGRATULATIONS to our 3 STATE MUSICIANS!

The following student competed in the Regional WMEA/WIAA Solo Competition on Feb. 11, 2017. Ryan Brower received a perfect score of a ‘1’ and is the Alternate to State in the Tenor division. Robbie St. Jean received a perfect score of a ‘1’, took 1st place and is headed to State in the Mezzo Soprano division. Kataka Corn competed as a Soprano and took 1st place with a perfect score and is headed to State for the 3rd year in a row! STATE takes place April 28-29 in Ellensburg, WA! GOOD LUCK!

SPRING SPORTS ARE UNDERWAY

Check out some great sports action!

Stay up-to-date with games and cancellations!

Rain out? Game change? Stay informed!

Subscribe to www.nwcathletics.com

Non-Discrimination Notice

Lakewood School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex,

sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), 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 and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. This

holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Board Policy #3210 and associated procedures

outline the steps taken to secure an equitable solution to a justifiable complaint.

Non-Discrimination Grievance Procedures

Students, and/or parents, staff or other individuals acting on behalf of students of the district are eligible to participate in the complaint procedure. The complaint procedure

is designed to assure that the resolution of real or alleged violations will be directed toward a just solution that is satisfactory to the complainant, the administration and the

school board. If you have questions, or need assistance with the process, please contact the District Compliance Officer, Daniel Lee at 360-652-4500.

TITLE IX/RCW 28A.640 COMPLIANCE OFFICER

SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR

DISTRICT COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Daniel Lee, Director of HR & Administrative Services

17110 16th Dr NE

Marysville, WA 98271

360-652-4500

Berry Run/walk 5k/1mile

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Tulalip Amphitheatre

9am start for both distances

Age groups: Male and Female in each, 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over

Awards: top three in each age division will receive an award

Benefits: Lakewood Sports Booster Club XC, Lakewood Education Foundation, Seattle Children’s Hospital Strong Against Cancer

Fee: $20 for 18 and over, under 18 years old pay your age

Register: www.getmeregistered.com search for races in Marysville, we are the only one!!

NLIMBO - 8th Annual Dinner, Show & AUCTION

Saturday, March 18 at 5:30 PM

Lake Goodwin Community Club

To make a donation for the auction - contact Tiffany Dewitt at 425-870-9822 By Friday, March 10!

Tickets are just $20 each or 4/$75 – Dinner provided by Olive Garden! You can get your ticket order form from Mrs. Katy Trapp or online at: http://mrstrapplhsmusic.pbworks.com/NLIMBO or contact Tiffany Dewitt or Mrs. Trapp.

Students for LHS Astrobiology class and STEM

for Girls club spent the day with researchers

from the University of Washington. Lakewood

High School continued its relationship with UW

Astrobiology with an annual field trip.

Researchers explained topics in Astrobiology

that attempt to answer questions such as,

What are planets like beyond our Solar

System? How can we characterize

atmospheres around exoplanets? Through

questions, explanations, and pizza, the

students came away from the event with a

broader sense of what researchers are

working on and how they go about it. We hope

it encourages students to go boldly into the

direction of their dreams.