LPS Secondary Campus
Weekly News, Upcoming Events, and Reminders: 11/16-11/20
New in this issue:
Announcements
- Spelling Bee information
- School Board Meeting Nov. 16
- Fun Run is TODAY Nov. 13th
Events Section!
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23 - Dec. 1
- Poetic - Paper Goods Donation Drive
- PICTURE RETAKES DEC. 3rd grades 5-11 both in-person and ONLINE students. Online students need to book an appointment. Read here for more information.
Student Life
Senior Recognition ad for the yearbook - Deadline Extended until Nov. 20!
CyberStart America - Game play has started; REGISTER TODAY
Dual Credit Registration for Spring 2021 at Collin College Deadline Dec. 2nd
Seniors - Checklist and other news now on the LPS Senior webpage
- Order your Business ad - DEADLINE is TODAY Friday, NOV. 13th!
Read below for details :)
School Board Meeting Monday, Nov. 16
During any public authorized board meeting, any member of the public is able to provide comment on any agenda item for that particular meeting before the board has discussion on that item. Individuals that wish to provide public comment will be provided access to speak, from a moderator, during the public comment portion of the meeting and muted after their public comment.
Here is the link to the agenda.
SPELLING BEE
School Calendar Revision
During this season of online instruction, we see that our teachers have greater need of training and time than normal. The Texas Education Agency has approved for LPS (both elementary and secondary) to exchange 5 instructional days for 5 professional development days this school year.
The LPS Board has approved a school calendar revision. Please make note of these dates as there will be no school (online or in person) for students on these days:
- November 30th
- December 1st
- January 5th
- January 19th
- February 16th
We tried to select days that bordered times we were already out of school so it simply lengthens the break. We also selected them before Spring Break as this is a time when sickness can be more common. By having more days off during cold and flu season, we hope to mitigate more illness among staff and students.
We know that some parents may need childcare for these dates, so we have reached out to Club LIT and Kelly Skinner. They are both willing to offer childcare on those dates, and we will send out registration information as each timeframe approaches.
The newly approved calendar is updated on the website. We sincerely hope that this benefits not just our staff but our LPS families as well without causing too much inconvenience.
- Principal Michelle Creamer and Principal Audra Floyd
Chick Fil A DEADLINE for December
Athletics Streaming Service
Our streaming service is ready! Subscribe to watch volleyball and basketball home games (and select away games) LIVE!
Be sure to select Leadership Prep School when asked who to support and a portion of the proceeds returns to the athletic program at LPS
Carpool Safety Reminders
- Families coming onto the LPS property from Kroger behind the Montessori school must yield to the traffic already on property and in the traffic flow. Yield to the cars already on property.
- No left turn on Teel into the Secondary parking lot while school zones are active.
- Please maintain a safe speed during carpool.
Please make sure you are using the School Dismissal Manager app in the afternoons as well as your car tag with your child’s name. If you are having issues with the app, please email Krisha Capizzi kcapizzi@lpsfrisco.com
Common issues:
a. You cannot use the same account for elementary and secondary. You must have 2 accounts as the buildings have different dismissal times and won’t talk to each other.
b. Only check in for each day as you arrive. Sadly, the app will let you check in for the week, but it shouldn’t. When you arrive each day, check in by the playground at the latest and it will notify the teacher to send your child out then.
LPS is Hiring Teachers!
We are looking for the following:
Full Time High School Science Teacher
For full job descriptions and to apply check out this link: https://lpsfrisco.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Reminder No Drop Offs at Front Office
For the safety of all and to limit the amount of traffic into the school, the LPS front office is not allowing drop offs of any books, lunch or forgotten material for students. Please make sure your student is prepared for the day before they arrive.
Thanksgiving Break
Have a wonderful and safe holiday!
If you need childcare options for November 30th and December 1st, see the information below. Club LIT is open only for November 30th. Kelly Skinner is open both days.
Monday, Nov 23, 2020, 08:00 AM
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POETIC - Paper Goods Donation Drive
As a part of her internship, LPS Senior Meghna Ravi is organizing a donation drive for the non-profit POETIC. Here is a message from Meghna about what POETIC is and how you can get involved:
"POETIC is an organization that provides 32 hours of programming for girls, ages 12-18+ years old, with a history of commercial human exploitation and/or human trafficking. POETIC girls are not defined by their traumas. They are empowered to live a life of purpose and hope! POETIC leadership academy for girls is rooted in research and puts an on-sight school, trauma therapy with 24/7 access to support, creative arts therapy, and paid internships all under one roof. Click HERE for their website where you can find more information. Follow them on Instagram too @poeticpersists!
Interested in supporting POETIC’s mission? Housing girls creates a great need for basic necessities such as paper cups, plates, utensils, and school supplies. From November 9th to November 30th, you can drop off any donation items of your choice in the front office.
Thank you for your contribution!"
- Meghna Ravi
NHS Sponsored Blood Drive, with the Carter Blood Care
This will be a great time for LPS Students to help the community. To donate the student must be at least 16 years old. If the donor is 16 years old then they need parental consent. If the donor is 17+ years parental consent is not required.
Remember for Seniors, if you donate twice during your Senior year, you will get a Red Cord that you can wear at your graduation.
Here is the link to sign up: https://ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/118235
*Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Masks and Social Distancing rules will be strictly enforced.
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020, 09:00 AM
8100 Teel Parkway, Frisco, TX, USA
Second Chance Yearbook Pictures for Seniors
https://seniors.legacystudios.com/leadership-prep/
Your yearbook portrait will be a traditional head and shoulder pose in the required tuxedo or drape on a green screen backdrop. Portraits will take anywhere from 10-30 minutes depending on your package selection; there are 3 choices available. Visit the Legacy Studios website for complete details.
If you are unable to find an appointment:
Please contact Legacy Studios Customer Care department at: 716-512-6336 or customercare@legacystudios.com.
Monday, Dec 7, 2020, 07:45 AM
8100 Teel Parkway, Frisco, TX, USA
Secondary Picture Retakes and Online Student Picture Day
ONLINE STUDENTS follow this link to book your appointment from 1:30 to 5:55 PM. Slots are filling fast. Book today!
- Pictures will take about 2-5 minutes. Please do not be late to appointment time.
- Uniforms are required.
- Masks are required in the building until it is time to take your picture.
MORE DETAILS FOR ONLINE STUDENTS HERE: https://www.smore.com/yctj3
Thursday, Dec 3, 2020, 01:30 PM
8100 Teel Parkway, Frisco, TX, USA
Links to LPS's COVID resources
Tech Issues? Who you gonna call??
Chromebook - Reach out to their 1st-period teacher
ECHO - For any Echo questions that cannot be addressed through forgot password or the Echo Help Center: please email Echoadmin@lpsfrisco.com
Ascender Parent Portal - email Krisha Capizzi at kcapizzi@lpsfrisco.com
School Dismissal Manager - email Krisha Capizzi at kcapizzi@lpsfrisco.com
Google Logins - Reach out to your child's 1st-period teacher
For websites/online class links/curriculum software -Reach out to the specific teacher whose class it is for.
Girls CyberStart America
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS (age 13+):
You’ll need to REGISTER HERE and list Ms. A as your school contact by entering email address EAGUILAR@LPSFRISCO.COM
GirlsGo Cyberstart is now part of CyberStart America. When you register, make sure to join the GirlsGo community. CyberStart America will last longer, and provide even more opportunities for learning, and the chance for students who excel to compete for $2 million in college scholarships to use at the school of their choice. REGISTER TODAY!!!
Please note: if a student has played CyberStart before, they will be unable to set up their new Game license using the same email address as they used previously - they will need to use a different email address.
New Senior Web Page!
Ps. You can pick up your wooden block to decorate for the stairwell from the front office, Monday-Friday, 8 to 4 pm.
Spring 2021 Dual Credit Registration
Registration for the Spring 2021 semester at Collin College opens for our 11th and 12th grade students on Tuesday, October 27th! The deadline to register and pay for classes is December 2nd at 8pm. Junior and Senior families, see your email from Karon Andrews for more information”
To register for the Spring 2021 Semester at Collin:
- RETURNING Dual Credit Students:
- Complete the first page of the Dual Credit High School Permission Form
- Attach the completed form to Mrs. Blaskowski (ablaskowski@lpsfrisco.com) and Mrs. Andrews (kandrews@lpsfrisco.com) AND include the course numbers of the Collin courses are you seeking permission to take. Mrs. B has paper copies outside her office if you are on campus.
- Mrs. B or Mrs. Andrews will send your permission form to Collin once approved.
- NEW Dual Credit Students:
- Follow the steps in the Student Checklist to apply to Collin.
- Complete the first page of the Dual Credit High School Permission Form
- Attach the completed form to Mrs. Blaskowski (ablaskowski@lpsfrisco.com) and Mrs. Andrews (kandrews@lpsfrisco.com) AND include the course numbers of the Collin courses are you seeking permission to take. Mrs. B has paper copies outside her office if you are on campus.
- Mrs. B or Mrs. Andrews will send your permission form to Collin once approved.
Please note that the Collin application process and approval of documents can take several days, so please apply and get approval EARLY so you don't miss the deadline of December 2nd!
Please see the last page of the LPS course guide for a list of Collin courses that LPS offers high school credit for. Any courses not listed may be approved on a case-by-case basis. If courses are not approved by LPS for high school credit, concurrent college credit may still be earned.
For more information on Dual Credit, see the LPS Dual Credit webpage or the Collin College Dual Credit page.
Community Service Record - Helper Helper
LPS Community Service Record for students in grades 5-12
Use the link that was emailed to the student’s school email to create a student account.
Use a device and sign into helperhelper.com or download the app on a smartphone using the information in the email.
Search for opportunities to serve. (We are adding events as they come up)
Students can add their volunteer hours completed outside of LPS. In order to do this, they need to open the app/website. Click on “add past commitment” and complete the information requested.
Please contact pshaffer@lpsfrisco.com if your child did not receive a registration email from Helper Helper.
After Hours Childcare
FUN, SAFE and educational childcare is available for all ages of students with Kelly Skinner’s After Hours program on November 30th and December 1st. During the day your child can expect to play card games or dice games, have chrome book time, play gaga ball outside or 4-square, do art projects, science experiments, and maybe even watch a G rated movie. Students will need to pack a refillable water bottle, lunch and snack. We will be following all of the normal LPS COVID policies, and drop off and pick up is at the Secondary building south parking lot (regular drop off and pick up area). Please contact Kelly directly to sign up! mailto:krskinner@me.com or 559-977-0505
Free Adult English Classes
Did you know that the Frisco Public Library offers free online adult English classes?
Also, there is a website for parents and families of English learners! You can choose the display language for the website.
AGGIE HOMEWORK HELPLINE
The Aggie Homework Helpline (AHH) is an initiative to help provide quality, free online tutoring to PK-12 learners and families. The mission of the AHH is to connect Texas families and school district partners with Aggie tutors and education interns who are committed to improving learning outcomes for PK-12 students. For more information click here.
SCHEDULE YOUR FREE TUTORING SESSION TODAY!
Tutoring appointments through the AHH can be scheduled between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. CST Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. CST Friday.
Helpful Links & Social Media
Leadership Prep School Secondary Campus
Email: social@lpsfrisco.net
Website: lpsfrisco.com
Location: Leadership Prep School Secondary Campus, Teel Parkway, Frisco, TX, USA
Phone: 972-370-3650
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipprepschool/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARDBb1fA73ozA4ZRHFdiFPDyOGNV-tkmSl1EvAsyyvhqynAwigiQrFqXFsSVlpjoELr3ozRIIcfabPDO
Twitter: @lpsfrisco