LHS Newsletter November 10th, 2024

Dear LHS Families:

As we get closer to our break at the end of November, the administration team is going to be focused on helping students understand how being thankful and having gratitude can affect both positive change within themselves and throughout our community. Beholding this mindset can be infectious, so we are asking that you take the time to talk to your student at home how important it is to be a good community member. If we all make a commitment to be appreciative, thankful, and are able to express gratitude to one another regularly and consistently - despite our differences - we can truly build a wonderful place!

We also are asking that you remind students the importance of not littering - both at school and while they are out in shared public spaces. We're noticing an uptick in student's not putting trash in trashcans and some students are even leaving food on the cafeteria tables and/or on top of the trashcans. Please have a discussion with your student about the importance of picking up after one's self and putting all trash in the designated receptacles all of the time. A clean school and community makes everyone happy and proud.

Thanks for your continued support!

Should you need to reach out to us, please contact the administrator that has your child/children's last name. We're here to help!

Co-Principal Ms. Melcher (A-L)

Co-Principal Ms. Winborn (M-Z)

Brooklyn, a member of the RCTC Culinary Arts team, showcased her talent and determination at the American Culinary Federation College Level cooking competition held at The Culinary Institute of Michigan in Muskegon. Despite the intense pressure, she skillfully crafted a restaurant-ready chicken dish with a mushroom pan sauce in just one hour. Her creativity and attention to flavor impressed the nationally recognized ACF judges, earning her a well-deserved bronze medal.

Ms. Larson's Spanish 4 and AP classes went on their annual trip to Mexicantown in Detroit. The students participated in a scavenger hunt to identify famous outdoor murals and other Mexicantown landmarks. In addition, they learned about the growth of the community throughout the 1920s up until the present. Finally, students had lunch in a famous taquería, did some final souvenir and bakery shopping, and posed for a photo in front of the breathtaking mural of Frida Kahlo, a Mexican icon and enduring symbol of Mexicantown's historical past, and its vibrant future.

Please read this notice that we received from the Washtenaw County Health Department:

There has been an increase of pertussis cases across the county and in particular in our schools over the last few months. In view of this, the Washtenaw County Health Department would like to share information on reporting and managing pertussis cases in the school setting.

• Given the increased volume of cases, we are requesting that all cases of pertussis be reported using the electronic reporting link on the WCHD website: Disease Reporting | Washtenaw County, MI

• Upon receiving the report, a WCHD nurse will reach out to discuss the case and determine what control measures are required; these are determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Children diagnosed with pertussis should remain out of school for the duration of antibiotic treatment.
• Masking may be encouraged to mitigate spread, but there are no specific guidelines from the CDC that differ in management of contacts when the sick child was masked vs. not masked.
• Attached is a letter to be sent out to all school families and affiliates to inform them of the increase of pertussis and general guidance.

• Please reach out with any questions or concerns by calling our main line 734-544-6700 and asking to speak to a CD nurse.

Thank you for your continued efforts and collaboration.

Are you looking to free up some time this year at Thanksgiving time? Let the RCTC Culinary Arts program help. Check out their catering menu HERE.

*These fundraising events help to support and fund the competitions that our culinary students participate in throughout the course of the school year.

Is your student interested in possibly joining the military after high school? Or would they just like to assess their interests and aptitudes and see how that applies to different careers? If so, have them sign-up for the ASVAB! HERE is a permission slip (they are available for student pick-up in the Counseling Office too). Completed permission slips must be submitted to the Counseling Office or emailed to Mrs. Baker (baker@lincolnk12.org) by the end of the school day on November 15th.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program Exam is being offered to juniors (11th) and seniors (12th) at Lincoln High School on Monday, November 25, 2024 starting at 8:00 am. The ASVAB is a paper and pencil test provided at no cost by the Armed Services. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment. Please note that taking the ASVAB does not commit students to the armed forces in any way.

Student Clubs are a great way for students to enhance their high school experience and to become more engaged in the school community overall. Please check out our club offerings for students HERE. Additionally, if your student has an idea for a club that we don't already have, please have them see Ms. Melcher on how to get one up and running.

There are still some spots open on the the Switzerland and the Mediterranean Trip scheduled for the summer of 2026. Please see THIS FLYER for details on how to save some money if you sign your student up now.

See THIS FLYER for information on the November Mental Health Workshop for Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, and Educators on November 12th from 7 - 8 p.m. Use this Zoom link to join the event.

Is your student interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? If so, check out the amazing opportunities that Washtenaw Community College is offering. Click HERE.

Please see THIS FLYER on how to join in and learn. This is for both parents/guardians and students over the age of 12.

Check out what the Ypsilanti District Library is offering for teens this year. Click HERE.

PLEASE READ THIS for information on how to order a 24/25 yearbook and for important Senior Headshots.

If your student did not pick up their pre-ordered 23/24 yearbook yet, please have them stop by the Main Office to pick it up.

To find out about other game schedules and sporting events, please visit our Athletic Page. See details below for attending Lincoln Athletic Events.

Winter sports get rolling in November...

Lincoln High School

• Boys Basketball - November 11th
• Competitive Cheerleading - November 11th
• Wrestling - November 11th
• Competitive Dance - November 12th
• Bowling - November 14th
• Boys Swim & Dive - November 25th

Get your athletic registration complete NOW! Students may not participate in practice or games beginning without full registration compliance in Student Central – No Exceptions!

Athletic registration hasn't changed...just the name! Planet HS is now called Student Central, but it's still our one stop shop to register for all athletics at LCS. Upload your physical, sign off on consent forms, and add emergency contact information - without having to come in to the office.

Full registration information can be found HERE, or at the HS/MS Registration section of www.SplitterNation.com.

Most Important!!

Our Lincoln teams use Stack Team App for all program, player, and parent communication. Download Stack Team App on your Apple or Android device to access our team calendars. Search terms to find our teams in Team App are found in the graphic above! Connect directly with coaches, parents, schedules, and team communication!

The Lincoln Athletic Department is proud to continue to add sport offerings for our students - and we wanted to send one more reminder for any high school aged kids looking to play Ice Hockey this winter! We've recently entered two cooperative agreements with local schools to play Hockey - the Girls through Washtenaw United & the Boys in conjunction with Milan HS and Ann Arbor Huron HS.

Take a look at the flyers below - tryout season is here!

Take advantage of our fantastic indoor facility by becoming a member in 2023-24 - stop in at the LAB front desk to register! The LAB offers 80 yards of artificial turf, a 300 meter track, batting cages, and a weight room/workout facility. Our fee structure makes it easy for our Lincoln community to take part:

• Lincoln Students - $10/YEAR!
• Lincoln Staff - $25/YEAR!
• Lincoln Community Members - $20/Month

LAB TC is a Youth and High School Track & Field club that will be housed in the Lincoln Athletic Building!

The club is open to boys and girls grades 6-12 and will be led by professionally trained coaches that are passionate about the sport and youth development.

Our technical and fundamentals based curriculum will be utilized to ensure that each athlete is receiving the highest level of technical instruction with an emphasis on positivity and encouragement. In addition, the program offers our participants access to some of the most up-to-date, top-notch training facilities in the state of Michigan.

Program Information
- Lincoln Consolidated Schools Student Season Fee: $275
- Non-Lincoln Student Season Fee: $500
*Season fee payment includes all practice sessions and athlete entry for all home indoor meets.

Online Apparel Store
https://www.labtrackclub.com/lab-tc-apparel-shop

Why is Track Club so expensive?

Actually, the LAB Track Club isn't expensive compared to other track clubs! The LAB TC is really like many other club sports - travel softball or baseball, club volleyball, or AAU basketball. Our track club costs are similar to other track clubs, even those who don't have their own indoor facility!

We realize that the LAB TC looks expensive when compared to school sports, but it isn't a school sport. The club takes no funding from Lincoln Consolidated Schools, including funding for coaches salaries, uniforms and equipment, or meet fees. Our athletes also pay no additional entry fees for running in LAB meets, significantly cutting the cost versus athletes from other clubs.

We're doing our best to be cost effective, but the LAB Track Club must cover its own costs, and provide a small profit to support some of the overhead of managing the Community Education program.

We offer a payment plan at check-out for those who may benefit from using this feature - initial payment of $95 is due at sign-up, payment #2 ($90) will be completed using the card provided at registration on 1/3/25 and the final payment ($90) will be completed on 1/24/25!

Training Information:

• All practices will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Participants will practice from 3:30-5:45pm
• The indoor season will run from December 2, 2024 - February 23, 2025
• For the winter season, all practices will take place in the Lincoln Athletic Building (LAB)

Questions? Contact Rolando Eccleston at lincolnsplittertf@gmail.com

We want students to be a part of our fan experience! All Lincoln students attend athletic contests for FREE...show your student ID at the door or gate and cheer your tail off for our Railsplitters! Tickets for all athletic events are found online through Go Fan by searching "Lincoln" at www.gofan.co. Family passes available too, and seniors 62 and over get in for free with a valid ID!

100th Year Celebration Information

Check out the events that are planned for our centennial celebration this year. Click HERE.

Lincoln Consolidated School District is partnering with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide your student with access to additional learning tools through the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform.

Varsity Tutors for Schools is the most comprehensive suite of live, online tutoring resources. Your student will have the opportunity to engage with resources to help support them through their learning journey.

The following resources are available through access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring

• On-Demand Essay Review

• Live Academic and Enrichment Classes

• SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes

• Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes

• Self-Study Resources

• College & Career Readiness Resources

• Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans

• Prerecorded Enrichment Classes/Videos
  
  

We are excited to offer these services for NO COST to your student until June, 2030! You can learn more about everything available by having YOUR STUDENT USING THEIR SCHOOL GOOGLE ACCOUNT log into the platform using Lincoln Consolidated Login Link.

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