LAMBERT
October 2024 Edition
Dear Longhorn Families,
I sincerely hope all of our Longhorn families were able to rest and relax over Fall Break!
It's hard to believe, but we are quickly approaching the end of the first quarter of the school year. To help students stay on top of assignments and time manage, we are implementing a Q1 Missing Assignment Deadline this year. In the past, many students would allow missing work to pile up until the end of the semester and scramble to get it in at the last minute. Our hope is that designating incremental due dates each quarter will help students better manage their time and missing work, along with instilling in them the life skill of meeting deadlines. Please partner with us by reminding your student of this new expectation and encouraging them to complete all missing assignments from Q1 by Friday, October 11.
October is a busy month, so please read each section below to stay on top of all the events happening at Lambert!
Sincerely,
Amanda Thrower
Principal
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
October 2 - Custodian Appreciation Day
October 4 - Advisement Schedule
October 11 - Q1 Missing Work Deadline
October 16 - Lambert Connected Unplugged Night
October 18 - Online Learning Day & PSAT
October 21 - Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)
October 21 - 25: Bus Driver Appreciation Week
October 22 - Underclass Picture Retakes
October 25 - Advisement Schedule
November 5 - Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)
November 6 & 7 - Programs and Pathways Nights (see details below)
PSAT @ LAMBERT
Lambert will be hosting the PSAT for all 10th grade students, and 9th & 11th grade students who registered, on Friday, October 18th- a virtual learning day for all Forsyth County Schools.
Registration for all students is closed at this time.
Please see details below regarding information for testing day:
10th Grade Students
Testing will begin at 8:25 AM. Students should plan to arrive at Lambert between 7:45-8:15 AM. Students may ride the bus as normal if they choose to. If being dropped off, students should enter through the front of the school in the normal car rider line. Students will be finished around 11:30 AM and should be picked up in the front car rider line.
9th Grade & 11th Grade Students
Testing will begin at 12:00 PM. Students should plan to arrive at Lambert between 11:15-11:45 AM. Students will need to report to the gym upon arrival. If being dropped off, students should be dropped off in the gym side parking lot. The front car rider line will be backed up with cars for 10th grade students who are finishing, and students will likely be late if waiting in the front car line. Students can be picked up around 3:00 PM in the front car rider line or they may take the bus home.
Information for all testers:
Check your testing room location in the main hallway by the cafeteria or upstairs by the Media Center the week of 10/14.
Use the restroom before arriving at your testing room.
Bring an approved calculator - see the Student Guide for more information about acceptable calculators.
Bring several No. 2 pencils.
Bring a snack/drink for the breaks.
Cell phones and smart watches cannot be used during the testing session and will be collected by proctors.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF AP STUDENTS!
AP Exam Registration is NOW OPEN! Registration will CLOSE at 7 P.M. on October 22, 2024.
Each exam has a cost of $99 plus a one-time $25 administration fee (per student, per year).
You may view all our AP Exam information HERE or by visiting the Lambert High School website.
PROGRAMS AND PATHWAYS NIGHT
Lambert will be hosting a night for parents and students to come explore all the specialized programs we offer to students. Families will have an opportunity to visit program classrooms, talk to program teachers, and tour our labs spaces. Current students in the programs will speak about the unique opportunities within the different courses and their leadership development.
We will have representatives available specifically for the following programs:
● Career Tech (CTAE)
● Fine Arts (FA)
● World Languages (WL)
● Advanced Placement (AP)
The night is geared primarily for rising 9th graders, but if your student is interested in any of the above programs, feel free to attend on the evening assigned to your last name (see graphic below for details).
This will also be a good opportunity for families to hear about all of Lambert’s Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO), World Language Honor Societies, as well as Fine Arts, Visual Arts Honor Societies, and Performing Arts organizations students can get involved in at LHS. Make sure you visit our LHS Main Hall Exhibit where you will have an opportunity to tour various booths, talk to current student officers and see all that our students are involved in even outside of the classroom with their pathways and honor societies.
MIDTERMS - PLAN ACCORDINGLY
We highly encourage our families NOT to plan trips on midterm exam dates. Midterms cannot be administered early, and making them up after the long break does not set students up for optimal success. Thank you in advance for planning accordingly.
- Wednesday, December 18
- Thursday, December 19
- Friday, December 20
SENIOR PORTRAITS WITH CADY
ATTENTION SENIORS: Don’t forget to schedule your senior portraits with CADY.
You must have your portrait taken by CADY to be in the yearbook, but don’t worry — CADY specializes in the full senior portrait experience with a full studio housing over 10 different scenes with 3-D built-in options, changing rooms, and a high-energy atmosphere with music and professional staff.
Click HERE for more information about booking your session.
IMPORTANT INFO FROM COUNSELING
Senior Dues for the Class of 2025 are currently $160 and should be paid directly to 3rd Ascent here. Dues will increase as of November 1st.
Please join us on Thursday, October 10th at 5:30 p.m. for our Financial Aid Night in the LHS Cafeteria. The Georgia Student Finance Commission will share helpful information regarding the FAFSA application, HOPE scholarship, and tips for funding your students college education!
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @lambertcounseling
LAMBERT SPIRIT WEAR
There are multiple opportunities to purchase Lambert Spirit Wear for the whole family! Visit the online stores below. We will also have spirit wear for sale at New Longhorn Roundup.
Lambert Branding Company (our School Store)
LAMBERT STAFF SHOUT-OUTS
Has a staff member at Lambert made a difference for your student? Has a member of our team gone above and beyond for your child? The support and encouragement from our community means more than you know. Please consider submitting a SHOUT OUT for a Lambert team member that has made an impact for your student and/or family. Click HERE to access the submission form.
JOIN PTSO! (Lambert's Parent, Teacher, Student Organization)
Lambert High School PTSO provides parents and teachers the opportunity to work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience for everyone at Lambert High School. With your membership contribution, the PTSO will be able to provide teacher grants for classroom enrichment, scholarships and special events for students, as well as appreciation events for staff. We also provide various opportunities for parents to serve throughout the year. It's easy to join and a great way to show your support!
To join or renew your 2024-2025 PTSO Membership, click here.
EASY ACCESS TO FREQUENTLY NEEDED INFO
