LIVONIA CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER

LCTC Community,

Today we say goodbye to the class of 2024. Throughout their time at LCTC, our seniors have engaged in rigorous academic and technical training, preparing them for a variety of college and career pathways. From mastering industry-specific skills to obtaining certifications and participating in work-based learning, they have shown exceptional dedication, passion and growth.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the families, friends, and community members who have supported our seniors throughout their journey. Your encouragement and involvement have been crucial to their success. LCTC staff and myself wish the class of 2024 all the best in their future endeavors. They leave us with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, and we have no doubt that they will go on to do great things.

A reminder for our juniors that there is no class in session on Friday, May 24th at the Career Center. Students should meet at the designated location for LCTC students at their home high school during their LCTC class time. There is no class in session Monday, May 27th and Tuesday, May 28th.

Wishing everyone a relaxing and safe holiday weekend.

With LCTC Pride,

Lindsay Gray

As we approach the end of marking period four, we would like to remind students, and parents about upcoming Common Summative Assessments (CSA’s) for students. These assessments are mandatory and scheduled for Wednesday, June 5th, and Thursday, June 6th which are half days of school for students. Because of our unique schedule at LCTC, we will also be giving CSA’s to our 3/4 block on Tuesday, June 4th.

LCTC Common Summative Assessment (CSA) Schedule:

1/2 Block

7:25 - 9:00 am

Wednesday, June 5th (Half Day)

3/4 Block

9:45 - 11:19 am

Tuesday, June 4th (Full Day)

5/6 Block

8:45 - 10:10 am

Thursday, June 6th (Half Day)

Congratulations to the following STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SOCIETY FINALISTS FROM THE ANIMATION AND GAMING CLASSES. The students below placed in the top 10 in the State of Michigan competition for Animation and Gaming.

An Category 2 (Traditional)

First Place Damuari Ellis (CHS) and Cole Booth (CHS) Stop Motion The Escape

3d place Serenty Colon (FHS) and Naiomi Doulette (CHS) Stop Motion Rich Ducks

4th place Noel Garcia (FHS) Stop Motion Dog Ends World

5th place Evan Beamish (FHS) and Lukas Kroger (SHS) Stop Motion Stick Man

An Category 3 Gaming

2nd place Braylen Venegoni FHS and Jason Truskowski (FHS) Space Race

4th place Ben Jatczak (CHS) and Lucas Lazorishchak (SHS) Terry the Tuna

4th place Seth Cooper (CHS) Time Thief

6th place Gabe Monroe Don't spill the bucket

Division An Category 1 ENTERTAINMENT (DIGITAL)

Racquel Cooper SHS 9th place state winner Video Game Character Walk Cycle

Drew Weng FHS 10th place state winner Video Game Character Walk Cycle

Congratulations for a job well done!

Congratulations to Animation/Web student Caitlyn Kinney who received the Excellence in Feedback award for the May 2024 Story Experiential Exhibition! Story Experiential teaches students the process Pixar uses to create and exhibit their very own story reel. In addition to a certificate, Caitlyn was also awarded:

• A 1-on-1 meeting with Elyse Klaidman, co-founder of Story Xperiential, to review her work.
• An exclusive offer to participate in the program again for free!
• An invitation for up to 3 friends to participate in Story XP at a 50% discount
• Story XP digital brush set compatible with Photoshop, Procreate, and Clip Studio Paint

Congratulations Caitlyn.

Students in Animation/Web Design and Game Design traveled to the College for Creative Studies to participate in workshops on the basics of making assets for video games in Blender as well as Adobe Substance Painter and they learned the basics of animation fundamentals with Procreate.

Following the workshops which were led by CCS instructors who also work in the field, students enjoyed lunch and then toured the 2024 Student Exhibition.

Lt. Sawyers, Engineer Valdez, and Firefighter Bias presented to the Criminal Justice class. Students were trained in fire extinguisher use and learned about different types of suppression options. Students used the jaws of life, used the different types of water systems, and learned about the different features inside the "rig."

Officer Breeanna Streber and Cadet Liana Petroni of the Farmington Hills Police Department discuss job opportunities within the Farmington Hills Police Department. Cadet Petroni was a 2022 graduate of Stevenson High School and the LCTC Criminal Justice program. Cadet Petroni has been working as a cadet since graduating high school and is preparing to attend the police academy. Cadet duties include prisoner intake, jail operations, writing incident reports, and learning department operations.

39 senior sports medicine students are now credentialed young professionals as they obtained their Certified Physical Therapy Aide certification this past week!

Ms. Hinman's Pre-Med class is learning about the digestive system. Students participated in a lab that allowed them to experience first-hand the digestive system process!

The Advanced Sports Medicine students learned one last injury management skill this week when they were instructed on the proper steps required in order to safely spine-board an injured athlete on the field! MANY of them are going to continue their education in sports medicine, physical therapy, and exercise science next year in college and Ms.G is incredibly proud of each of them!

With a lot of hard work and dedication, Mrs. Vertin had 12 Pre-Medicine senior students pass their EKG Technician National Credential Exam! These students have a lot to be proud of as they can now leave their program here at LCTC, enter the workforce, and perform as part of the field they have studied all year.

Congratulations to all of them!

This week, Pre-Medicine students took on the digestive system! They learned how the digestive system works, then we built one of our very own! Using common household items, the students made a working digestive system! After making a digestive system they took to drawing one on aprons! Their creativity shines through! As you can see by the smiles on their faces, learning about the digestive system was fun for all!!!

The 2023-24 Career Intern students celebrated with a dinner at DeLucas Restaurant. Students came together to share and say goodbye to a great year of experience and growth.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

MAY 24

HALF-DAY AM-ONLY/ NO CLASSES IN SESSION AT LCTC

REPORT TO HOME SCHOOL CAFETERIA

MAY 27

NO SCHOOL-MEMORIAL DAY

MAY 28

NO SCHOOL-PD DAY

JUNE 5 - (Hour 1/2 Only)

1/2 Day of School - CSA's

JUNE 6 - (Hour 5/6 Only)

1/2 Day of School - CSA's

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!!

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we have an opportunity to break the stigma around mental health in our campus by talking openly, compassionately, and kindly to each other. No one should ever struggle alone.

School staff are the backbone of student well-being, but remember that you also can’t pour from an empty cup.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI joins the mental health community to reaffirm our commitment to building our understanding of mental illness, increasing access to treatment and ensuring those who are struggling know they are not alone.

If you or someone you know wants to be connected to a mental health care provider, contact Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential mental health care coordination service provided by Livonia Public Schools:

• Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
• Visit www.caresolace.com/livonia and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Don’t hesitate to ask for help, use the resources around you, and never give up hope.

Website: https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/Page/39
Location: 8985 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48150
Phone: 734-744-2816
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