Week of November 11th

ATTENTION! Please view the recording for the revised instructions of how to correctly utilize TurnItIn for your courses!

TurnItInUpdate

https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cq6D2mu4kZ

https://magnolia.com/we-believe-in-human-kindness/

Make Kindness Loud

I loved Chip and Joanna Gain's idea, and I wanted to try a version of this at our school. I really wanted to help illustrate the way that nothing is too small, and each little kind act blooms and grows, so through the month, I will be collecting your ideas and challenges, wrapping each one into the shape of a rose…

https://padlet.com/10190622/kindness

LGBTQIA+ Youth Leadership Collective

The LGBTQIA+ Youth Leadership Collective is a group of researchers and professionals who are dedicated to the success of LGBTQIA+ youth in the Lawrence community, as well as youth throughout the Midwest and the United States. We are seeking local youth leaders who are interested in expanding their leadership skills, learning about the research process, and participating in local advocacy efforts. Application

If selected, LGBTQIA+ leaders will participate in one monthly team meeting, collaborate with individual researchers and professionals, and support some of the LGBTQIA+ Youth Lawrence Program initiatives (weekly activities and discussions open to all youth in the community and surrounding areas). Selected candidates will be expected to participate from January-June, 2020, with potential for a longer commitment and a small stipend. To be considered for this new opportunity, please complete the following application and submit the form to AJ Rain (ajrain@ku.edu), the Collective application contact person.

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)

Participate in the school-wide NHS sponsored project by donating items to Willow Women and Children’s Shelter.

Bring items to the Fall Harvest Dance on Nov. 15, and leave them with Mrs. Lyke or Ms. Gilbertson to be delivered to the shelter. Most women and children come while in crisis, so no donation is too small. THANK YOU!

https://padlet.com/michelleaa4/c11m6zgik0h8

At Coffee House Night!It’s going to be, like, totally rad!

Are your talents totally gnarly?Join us for a totally tubular Coffee House Night: Tuesday, November 19th from 6-8:30 P.M. Sound check starts at 5:30 P.M, but the show will start

promptly at 6. Zoom links will be sent out closer to the date.

Are you wanting to participate in CHN? Click to RSVP

or Contact Mrs. Pugsley and Mrs. Velline at jpugsley@usd497.org and

cindy.velline@usd497.org.

Great Scott! The deadline is approaching quickly, so have your entries in by November

15th in order to participate. Click to enter zoom room o

n Nov. 19th

Grade-Level Advisory on 1st Tuesdays

Advisories will be meeting online in Zoom on Tuesday, December 3rd 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 previous session.

Face to Face FinalsMonday, Dec. 16th

High school students will be taking proctored finals in person on Dec. 16th at locations across the state. Students should bring their laptops and chargers.

Students should talk to their homeroom teacher if they have questions. Non-proctored finals will be open online Dec. 16 - 18.

Quarter 2 Deadline: Dec. 13th @ 11:59 pm

American Math Competitions (AMC) Grades 10, and 12

The AMC 10 is for students in 10th grade and below, and covers the high school curriculum up to 10th grade. Students must be grade 10 or below and under 17.5 years of age on the day of the contest.The AMC 12 covers the entire high school curriculum including trigonometry, advanced algebra, and advanced geometry, but excluding calculus. Students in grade 12 or below and under 19.5 years of age on the day of the contest can take the AMC 12.

These competitions (AMC10/12) are administered around the country on Thursday January 30th OR Wednesday, February 5, 2020. The AMC 10/12 is the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead all the way to the International Mathematical Olympiad.

Students interested in taking one of the three exams (also for grade 8, see in Monday Mail) should email ES Nancy Jackson, njackson@usd497.org, with AMC in the subject line and be sure to include what grade you are in. We will only buy the competition if enough students are interested.

As parents, educators and community members, we understand that the process of helping youth who have disabilities transition to adulthood and obtain employment can come with many challenges. Our Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) is a perfect opportunity for transition age youth/young adults who have disabilities, their families, educators and community members to come be inspired to think outside the box when it comes to employment and learn about services and programs that are available to support gaining and maintaining competitive integrated employment while not losing benefits. FEAT is a FREE two-day training www.familiestogetherinc.org/family-employment-awareness-training/

We are hosting three trainings across the state.Garden City

· Part 1 - Jan. 25, 2020 · Part 2 - Jan. 31, 2020

Lawrence· Part 1 - Feb. 1, 2020· Part - Feb. 7, 2020

Wichita· Part 1 - Feb. 29, 2020· Part 2 - March 6, 2020

Part 1: Building the Dream of Employment

● “Outside the box” job possibilities● Transition from high school● Panel of individuals who have significant support needs that are successfully employed in your communities●

Part 2: Identifying and Accessing Employment Resources● Services, programs, and information to support gaining and maintaining employment● Antidiscrimination laws● Visit with state and local adult service agencies who support individuals with disabilities

You must attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2

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 rlong@usd497.org.

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

Clubs LinksCLUB MEETING TIME SPONSOR/CONTACT ZOOM LINK

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

Pugsley/Vellinejpugsley@usd497.org

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

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

Pugsley/Rovenstine/Esaujpugsley@usd497.org

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

GSA Club 4th Fridays, 10:00 Elkin/Pugsleylelkin@usd497.org

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

PB&J 2nd Fridays, 10:00 Rovenstine/Longjrovenst@usd497.org

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/759803547

LVS Writer’s Place

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!

• New scholarships added weekly.• 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.

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National ACT Test Dates at a Glance

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.

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

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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Money for freshman Tigers:For a full view of these and other college resources for scholarships and opportunities, check out this LVS website page: https://www.usd497.org/Page/12111

NCAA Resources: Choose the right courses, make good grades, and stay eligible

Planning to play Division I or Division II sports in college? Download the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete.

Other resources available: DI and DII Academic Quick Reference Sheet and DI and DII worksheets.

Be sure to read

Monday Mail

to see all events for LVS!

Have a great week!

You got this!!!