Monday, April 30, 2018

This week at LPHS, April 30 - May 4

Hello LPHS Staff,

This is a pretty "normal" week, or as normal as the beginning of May can be in a high school.  The only thing on the calendar for students or staff is that COSCO will be here with some information on Thursday, May 3 for staff interested in joining. 

Other than that, I'd like to remind everyone to focus on the Instructional Cycle that we have talked about extensively at our last three meetings.  Make sure your moments of high quality assessment and questioning are planned and reflected in Planbook. 

Thanks and have a great week!

Monday, April 23, 2018

Volunteers in the Building

As a reminder, any adult that you are having in your classroom or attending a field trip with, must have a background check completed before being allowed to do so.  I need this form completed, with a copy of the driver's license or state ID, at least 48 hours before the individual is to be around students.  Late notices can lead to some really awkward conversations, so please do not wait too long. 

This Week at LPHS, April 23 - 27

Good Afternoon,

The weather looks to have finally turned and our extra curricular activities have kicked in to high gear.  Our students have a lot going on and their distractions are plentiful.  Thanks for doing your best to keep them centered on what is happening in the classrooms. 

On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will have students doing testing retakes. 

Tuesday is also an early release day with a staff meeting to follow.  Please bring your two most recent assessments given in your classrooms.  I will have a brief questionnaire for you to complete on these and other assessments given in your classrooms, followed by a PSP and department time. 

Our BTN will meet on Thursday at 7:10 in room 145. 

On Friday and Saturday, our awesome drama department will be putting on their rendition of "Do You Wanna Dance?" and there are 3 opportunities to see the show.  Friday's performance time is 7:00 pm and there are two shows on Saturday at 2:00 and 7:00.  Ms. Knick and our students would love to see you there!

Have a great week!

Monday, April 9, 2018

New Railsplitters!

Over Spring Break, the LPHS Staff welcomed two new members to the family! 

Maxine Jeannette Grzebyk was born at 2:22am on March 31!  She weighed in at 7 lbs 8oz and was 20.5 inches long.  This is the third child for Stan and Molly and their first daughter. 




Owen Ace Kovach was born at 8:01 am on April 5.  He weighed in at 9 lbs and 7 oz and was 21 inches long.  Both Christina and Owen are doing well!  This is the first child for Christina and Nick! 


Congratulations to both the Grzebyk and Kovach families.  We are so excited for all of you! Welcome to the Railsplitter family, Maxine and Owen! 


Sunday, April 8, 2018

This week at LPHS, April 9-13

Welcome Back!  I hope you all had a wonderful spring break and were able to spend some much deserved time doing what makes you happy!  I sat down to look at the calendar for this week a little sad that spring break is over, but also realizing that we have just a little more than two months until the whole year draws to a close.  Less than that with our seniors.  These are the final moments that we get to spend with them before we send them out in to the scary adult world!  Unfortunately, that time starts off with a pretty chaotic schedule.  Please see below for all the information you need on testing and other events of the week!  This week is especially critical for all of our attendance.  If some sort of conflict should arise, especially for Tuesday and Wednesday, please reach me on my cell phone ASAP to make me aware. 

Monday, 04/09;
Regular, full day of school.

Tuesday, 04/10;
Juniors - SAT testing; test end time = 12:45 PM.
Sophomores - PSAT testing; test end time = 10:55 AM.
All students and staff are dismissed from the building at the conclusion of testing.
Senior Field Trip to WCCCD for last names A-K

Wednesday, 04/11;
Juniors - ACT WorkKeys testing; test end time = 11:20 AM.
Freshmen - PSAT 8/9 testing; test end time = 10:35 AM.
Lunch in cafeteria after testing for those that tested.
Shortened hours 4, 5, 6 for ALL students starting at 12:20 with a normal dismissal at 2:45
12:20-1:05 - 4th Hour
1:10-1:55 - 5th Hour
2:00-2:45 - 6th Hour

Thursday, 04/12;
1/2 day for parent/teacher conferences. (Hours 1, 2, 3 for ALL students.)
Afternoon Conferences: 12:00-3:00
Evening Conferences: 5:00-8:00

Friday, 04/13;

Regular, full day of school.

Other than all of that, it should be an easy week!  And we only have 9 left after that!  Thanks for all you do and have a great week!