Week of October 14th - Lawrence USD 497 · 2019-10-11 · Week of October 7th ~ October 7th is World Day of Bullying Prevention ~ Wear Blue in Support! (#Blueup!) October 11 ~ National

Week of October 14th

ANTI-BULLY MONTH

This Year’s Theme:

Choose Peace

Week of October 7th ~

October 7th is World Day of Bullying Prevention ~ Wear Blue in Support! (#Blueup!)

October 11 ~ National Coming Out Day

Week of October 14th ~ Stand up for Others

Week of October 21 ~ Inclusion Week

Week of October 28 ~ Keep Your School Judgement and Bully Free!

All month (and beyond) practice anti-bullying and kindness. Share your stories on our LVS Anti-Bullying Padlet! https://padlet.com/michelleaa4/c11m6zgik0h8

PreACT 8/9 testing

for all 9th grade

students

• We will soon be administering the PreACT 8/9 to ALL 9th grade students.

• The purpose of the test is to simulate the ACT so that students,

teachers, and parents can gain earlier insight to students’ strengths and weaknesses.

• PreACT 8/9 provides early indication of progress to help guide action plans and opportunities for early interventions.

• PreACT 8/9 reports include information about career possibilities, based on student answers to the interest inventory, which students can use to start thinking about their futures. PreACT 8/9 reports also provide career suggestions based on students’ interests and strengths and provides an indicator of progress toward the ACT National Career Readiness standards.

• Testing will take place at testing locations around Kansas on Friday, October 18.

• Check your email to know where you will need to report to test.

• Look for more information regarding the PreACT 8/9 in your Advisory course or reach out to your homeroom teacher.

• More questions? You may also reach out to Mrs. Lyke, school counselor, @ [email protected]

Calling all Freshmen!

…is coming October 18 to a location near YOU!

AAL & AuditThe Academic Activity Log (AAL) will be sent for those needing to electronically sign for either Day 1, Day 2, or both days of the Virtual Attendance Audit. Your Homeroom Teacher/Education Specialist will be letting you know what to expect.

If you receive AAL’s (they come via email from Lawrence Virtual School), these are quick documents to complete; however, please wait to fill out and return these until you have reached out to your Homeroom Teacher/Education Specialist.

This documentation is required by the state, and if the forms are incorrectly sent back to LVS, we do need to send them back out to you until they are correct. Our deadline from the state to complete this process is October 31, 2019.

THANK YOU for assisting LVS with this process. As most of you know, this is what provides LVS with the funding to operate each and every year.

Do you have words inside just itching to get out?

Do you want to express yourself via writing?

The LVS Writers’ Place is just the spot for you!

This new club meets weekly on Mondays from 3:15 pm until 4 pm. Our first club meeting will be held on Monday, October 14th.

Join in on the writing fun by clicking the link below:

LVS Writers' Place Link

Questions? Contact Mrs. Reed at [email protected]

Interested in the Forensic Science Field or

Curious as to the Math and Science Used?

Join us Friday, November 8th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm for a tour of the Criminalistics Laboratory

at 11890 S. Sunset Dr. in Olathe, KS.

Sign-up by Sunday, Nov. 3rd at https://forms.gle/zympvMKr8737Nxbp6! Room is limited so high school students will get priority. If room, siblings 11 and up or parents may join. An email with parking directions and an update on the room available will come out the week

of the event. Contact Rachel Long, [email protected] with questions.

You’re Invited!Third Annual Fall Harvest Dance! It is a great chance to see old friends and meet

new ones!

We will be raffling off goodies for anyone bringing warm clothing such as mittens,

gloves, socks, hats, long sleeves shirts, or anything that can be used for winter fir

our clothing drive! We hope to see you there!

When:

Friday, November 15th ~ 7 to 9:30 PM

Where:

LVS: 1104 E 1000 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047

RSVP Link: https://goo.gl/forms/Uro27ZjPqA7QPuFJ3Song Request Link: https://forms.gle/EoNzRCLD4rx8WnzP7 Guest Permission Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sWF8hz_cJD96nJXPnucO9Zjc7lQCJqyr/view?usp=sharing (DOWNLOAD and Send to Mrs. Angie Lee)

Grade-Level Advisory on 1st Tuesdays

Advisories will be meeting online in Zoom on Tuesday, November 5th at 2:15 pm to discuss upcoming advisory assignments, counselor notes, and grade-level specific information.

Please see your advisory landing page to be aware of the specific link for the live session and watch the recording if you missed the Oct. 1st session.

SENIORS: Order Your Gown, Cap & Tassel by Jan. 27th► Go to https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home and for “FIND YOUR

SCHOOL”, type Lawrence Virtual High School or click this link.

► Select SHOP GRAD PRODUCTS and scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the green arrow to shop individual products.

► To order the cap, gown and tassel, select the cap, gown & tassel unit for $38.90.

► Enter gender, height and weight.

► Enter YOUR address for the cap/gown/tassel to be shipped to YOU. They will arrive in April, and YOU will bring them with you to graduation. (Other items ordered will arrive in a few weeks.)

► Please see full directions with screenshots on the Senior Advisory Landing Page or contact Rachel Long with questions at [email protected].

This website also offers class rings and other products as well.

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes to AP Exam Deadlines

If you are enrolled in an AP course, please watch the following recording from the September 9th meeting to learn about the changes in AP exam ordering and the deadlines that will affect you.

It’s imperative you are aware of deadlines, as they are on the near horizon. Contact Mrs. Lyke if you have questions.

https://usd497.zoom.us/recording/share/0F4MqOZU-3UVgutY1mADnDqTWxBjALA6y70WVBRdI5GwIumekTziMw

Clubs LinksCLUB MEETING TIME SPONSOR/CONTACT ZOOM LINK

Amp Club 2nd & 4th Fridays, 12 - 1:30

Pugsley/[email protected]

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/803176902

Game Club 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:00

Pugsley/Rovenstine/[email protected]

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/179644725

GSA Club 4th Fridays, 10:00 Elkin/[email protected]

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/213076402

NHS TBD [email protected]

emails sent with link to those that qualify

PB&J 2nd Fridays, 10:00 Rovenstine/[email protected]

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/759803547 (New Link)

LVS Writer’s Place New

Mondays @ 3:15 Lisa Reed https://usd497.zoom.us/j/569239450

Seniors: Need $$ for college? Now is the time to begin applying for scholarships! Deadlines are coming and going quickly!

• Remember to visit the LVS scholarship on our website. You will find a listing under the High School tab on the Counselingand Guidance page. All entries have been updated through December.

https://www.usd497.org/Page/7127

•GOOD LUCK!

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid• If you are like most Americans, you need help paying for college. • The FAFSA will determine how much aid (money) you will receive from the government in the way of

students loans (you pay back) and grants (FREE $ - you do not pay back). • Fill out the FAFSA and designate the schools on the application you wish to receive your information.• You will need the following for yourself and for your parents, assuming you are a dependent:

• Your Social Security Number• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)• Your federal income tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned. (Note – you may be able to transfer your

federal tax return information into your FAFSA by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)• A FAFSA ID to sign electronically

• There is no obligation to accept the student aid, so do NOT ignore this! It could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars.

• The federal deadline for filing your FAFSA is June 30, 2020, but the state deadline is April 1. Each college may have a different deadline, so inquire now and know what that deadline is.

• Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/ to start your application TODAY.

Need a copy of your transcript sent to a college? Request it here on Parchment, a FREE service provided by LVS on the LVS website.

PREPARE FOR GRADUATION AND BEYOND: SIGN UP TO HAVE ACT RESOURCES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

▪ Sign up to receive the ACT newsletter that will give you tips on all things college and career. ▪ Once you’ve clicked on the link and landed on ACT’s Student and Parent Help page, you

can also scroll down beyond the newsletter sign-up to find out what you can be doing NOW to prepare for graduation and beyond. ▪ You’ll find check-lists for each grade level and information about filling out the FAFSA,

scheduling and attending college visits, filling out college and scholarship applications, comparing colleges, test prep, and much, much more. ▪ Having the information sent to you is so much easier than trying to find it on your own,

right? ☺ ▪ Seniors, use this link: Class of 2020 ▪ Juniors, this link: Class of 2021▪ Sophomores: Class of 2022

ACT & SAT test dates – LVS school ID #171692• ACT exam dates and deadlines

– For the Dec. 14 exam date• Registration deadline is Nov. 8• Late registration deadline is Nov. 22 (late fee assessed)

• SAT exam dates and deadlines– For the Nov. 2 exam date

• Registration deadline is Oct. 3• Late registration deadline is Oct. 15 or 22,

depending on how the student registered• Deadline for changes is Oct. 22

– For the Dec. 7 exam date• Registration deadline is Nov. 8 • Late registration deadline is Nov. 19 or 26,

depending on how the student registered• Deadline for changes is Nov. 26

College Visits – Junior Days

► Things to consider

► Majors / minors offered

► Cost

► Credentials / accreditation of the college

► Size of college

► Distance from home

► Required high school grades, test scores, and experiences

► Financial aid and scholarships (how much student need is covered)

► Required tests – SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests

► Required college core courses

•Monday, Oct. 7 •Monday, Oct. 28•Friday, Nov. 1

K-State -

•Discover WSU, Kansas City – Monday, Sept. 30•Black and Yellow Day – Friday, Oct. 11 & Friday,

Oct. 25•Shocker Saturday – Oct. 19 and Nov. 9

Wichita State -

• Saturdays, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, and Nov. 16•Monday, March 30 (online reservations will open in

February)•Check out the various road trips!

Fort Hays State University -

Junior Days

wichita.edu/visit.

Tiger Day & Tiger Mania

College Visits – Junior Days

► More things to consider

► Available weekend activities

► Available on-campus housing

► Percentage of students who find jobs upon graduating

► Percentage of students who go on to graduate programs upon graduating

► Academic and social-emotional supports

► College culture: How diverse is the student population? Are there support systems in place for diverse groups of students?

• Saturday, Oct. 19• Friday, Nov. 1 • Friday, Nov. 15

Emporia -

• Multiple dates in Sept. – Dec.

University of Kansas -

• Rumble in the Jungle – Saturday, Oct. 5• Multiple visit dates in Sept. – Dec.

Pittsburg Sate University -

Black and Gold Days

Jayhawk Days

Rumble in the Jungle

CHECK OUT THE WSU SCHOLARSHIP BROCHURE: HTTPS://ISSUU.COM/WICHITASTATEUNIVERSITY/DOCS/2020_SCHOLARSHIP_BROCHURE

Are you interested in becoming a Shocker?

Other SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID DATES AND DEADLINESOCTOBER 15 - Admissions Application Deadline for participation in DSI, Passage, Parkinson, Barton, Klose, Walsh, Wallace, Koch, and McGregor Scholarship CompetitionsNOVEMBER 1 - Freshmen Merit Scholarship deadlineNOVEMBER 1 - Scholarship Application Deadline for DSI, Passage, Parkinson, Barton, Klose, Walsh, Wallace, Koch, and McGregor Scholarship CompetitionsNOVEMBER 22 - Competition date for Barton, Klose, and Wallace ScholarshipsNOVEMBER 23 - Distinguished Scholarship Invitational & Koch Scholarship Competition DateDECEMBER 1 - FAFSA Priority Date; Linwood Sexton Admissions and Scholarship Application DeadlineDECEMBER 7 - McGregor Scholarship Competition DateDECEMBER 20 - Jabara Scholarship Materials DeadlineO

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Click to access Student and Parent Resource page

1. Learn about what you can do to prepare for the ACT.2. Download grade-level activity guides.3. Join in on parent webinars.4. Create an ACT Academy account, take a diagnostic test, and the

system will create a curriculum just for you based on your needs. 5. Download a REAL practice ACT test.

ACT Resources for

Study for the ACT – for FREE.

Personalized online learning tool and test practice program available at www.act.org/academy. Through video lessons, interactive practice questions, full-length practice tests, educational games, and other materials targeted to a student’s academic needs, ACT Academy provides learners with a personalized study plan based on previous scores from the ACT test, PreACT, official ACT practice tests or in platform diagnostics. See the next slide for a QUICK START GUIDE.

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Have a great week!

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