LHS TIGER TALK
November 3, 2023
LHS Parents,
A Time to be THANKFUL
It seems every year when we hit the holiday season, Christmas hype, decorations, music, etc. start earlier and earlier. Your local Home Depot is a prime example of that. I think it is important we don’t cheat the holiday before Christmas, that being Thanksgiving. So in an effort to make sure it gets its time in the spotlight, I want to let you know what I am thankful for at the start of November.
Thanksgiving is a time for family and causes us to pause and reflect on the many reasons we should be thankful. In my reflection, I am often reminded of many things I take for granted that other individuals, schools, and communities do not have. Here are a few of the things that I am thankful for:
I am thankful for family. I enjoy watching my 3 boys, who are now young men, mature and navigate life. I am thankful for my spouse that is the foundation of our family and provides unconditional love and support.
I am thankful for our teachers and all support staff for their passion, dedication, and desire to support our students.
I am thankful for our student body that often displays kindness and support for their peers. I am thankful they have goals and are motivated and push themselves to be their best.
I am thankful for our parents that are involved and have high expectations for their children. The support they give and the means they provide for their children to be able to take advantage of what high school can offer them is incredible.
I am thankful for the community that I work in that supports our schools, our children, and is always willing to step up when there is a need or worthy cause.
I am lucky and can never allow myself to forget that! What are you thankful for?
Clarification on what some call “Senior Skip Day”
We all have heard of this regardless of the grade your child is in. There seems to be a misconception by some that this is a school approved day(s) for 12th grade students to “skip school” on a day school is in session for all students. Although each year we are aware students plan or coordinate among themselves a day they choose not to come, it is not condoned by the school. We do not give approval for a student to “skip” any day school is in session. Students that do not come to school and participate on these type of days do receive an unexcused absence.
Towards the end of a student’s Senior year, we plan events and activities just for the class that are fun and create some great memories outside of the classroom. We will continue to do those and potentially add to those activities when possible. I appreciate your efforts in strongly encouraging your student to not skip. I always remind students that trouble typically starts out as fun and then goes down a path that they had not intended it to go.
Have a nice weekend.
Yours in Education,
Dave Spencer
Principal, Loveland High School
Important Information about Ski Club
If your student is interested in joining ski club, they will need to fill out the 2023-2024 Ski Club Consent Form through their student email. In addition, students who will be riding the bus will need to purchase their bus ticket by clicking here. Please note: there is limited space available on the bus, so please purchase your ticket as soon as possible. Tickets will only be available to purchase until November 5th.
Students who join ski club must have a Perfect North Ski pass. Passes can be purchased at a discounted rate through Perfect North Slopes. Please click here for login and pass purchase instructions. Discounted passes are only available through November 6th.
Tickets for Fall Musical On Sale Now
LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS THE HILARIOUS MUSICAL, SOMETHING ROTTEN
In Shakespeare’s time, there may have been something rotten in Denmark, but there will be something wonderfully entertaining at Loveland High School November 15th-18th .
Over 60 students are involved in the fall musical production, Something Rotten. The show is an homage to Shakespeare and the wonderful world of musical theater, poking fun at both of them while writing a love letter like no other. Shakespeare is the bomb, the Elvis of Renaissance writers, and the Bottom Brothers are trying desperately to compete in the London theater world. Nick spends his life savings to visit a soothsayer to find out what will be the future of theater and beat out the bard. And it’s MUSICALS!
Not to give too much away, but tap-dancing eggs at a wedding feast try to work in as many musical
references as possible.
Tickets are on sale at our website: https://lovelandhstheater.wixsite.com/lhsdrama/box-office
November is National Career Development Month
We hope this message finds you and your family well! As we kick off National Career Development Month, we wanted to introduce you to an incredible resource that can empower students to explore and plan for their future career paths right from the comfort of your home.
We are thrilled to share with you SchooLinks, an innovative online platform that has transformed the way students engage with their academic and career aspirations. SchooLinks offers a wide range of tools and resources to foster career exploration and development. Here's how you and your student can benefit from using SchooLinks:
Career Assessment: SchooLinks provides a comprehensive career assessment tool that helps students discover their interests, strengths, and values. This self-awareness is the first step towards making informed career decisions.
College and Career Planning: With SchooLinks, your student can explore a vast database of colleges, universities, and career pathways. They can compare different institutions and create a customized academic and career plan
Scholarship and Financial Aid Information: SchooLinks offers valuable insights into scholarship opportunities, financial aid options, and ways to make higher education more affordable.
Resume Building and Portfolios: Students can build their resumes and digital portfolios on SchooLinks to showcase their accomplishments, skills, and experiences to potential colleges or employers.
Family Involvement: As parents/guardians, you can track your student's progress, view their goals, and communicate with counselors, ensuring a collaborative effort in their academic and career development.
To get started with SchooLinks as a parent/guardian, please follow these steps:
Your student will need to log into their SchooLinks account by going to their Abre homepage (link is in the waffle). Student will log in using their Google account.
Go to Settings (the gear button at the top right).
Click on Account Settings
Click on “Your Guardians”
Click on “View Guardian Instructions and Unique Claim Code”
Click on “Copy the email and link”. It will look like the picture below.
Have your student paste it into an email and send it to you. Simply follow the instructions from SchooLinks to get started.
Begin exploring the wealth of resources SchooLinks has to offer together with your student.
We believe that career exploration is an integral part of your student's educational journey, and SchooLinks can be a valuable companion in this pursuit. Encourage your student to take advantage of this powerful tool, and together, you can help them make informed decisions about their future.
If you have any questions or need assistance with SchooLinks, our dedicated counseling team is available to help. Please feel free to reach out to the appropriate school counselor. We look forward to seeing your student's career aspirations flourish with the help of SchooLinks!
Sincerely,
The LHS School Counselors
Important News from the Office of School Counseling
Loveland High School is very thankful for the opportunity to partner with the Miami Township Fire & EMS Department to offer students a chance to be involved in “Rescue Services 101”, a job shadow program designed to give students who are interested in public safety a behind the scenes look at emergency services. Students that choose to participate will spend an afternoon/evening working with firefighters/paramedics.
There are eight dates available. Students are given an excused absence for any time that is missed during the school day. Most shadow experiences take place from 1:00pm-6:00pm, but this is flexible. Saturdays and Sundays are available if needed.
Please complete this form and print and sign this consent form from Miami Township; both are required for participation. Leave the dates blank at this point. The consent form can be given to either Mr. Mitchell or Mrs. Hildebrand in the school counseling office.
Mr. Mitchell will reach out to the student to set up a date for the job shadow once both forms have been completed. Feel free to reach out to mitchedr@lovelandschools.org with any questions.
Important Dates
Mark your Calendar:
Saturday, November 4 LAB Craft Show 9:30-3
Wednesday, November 8 Town Hall Meeting LHS Cafeteria
Friday, November 10 Veterans Day NO SCHOOL
November 17 & November 18 LHS Musical Production
Monday November 20 through Friday November 24 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
Stay in Touch!
Loveland High School Administration
Principal: Dave Spencer
Assistant Principal: Mary Beth Corbin
Assistant Principal: Brian Conatser
District Director of Student Athletics: Rich Bryant
To report an absence call 513 697-3715 by 9am
Office of School Counseling Secretary: Cassie Hildebrand
Athletic Secretary: Kristy Brulport
Attendance Coordinator: Tina Warden
Receptionist: Jill McCarthy
Main Office Secretary: Nina Monfreda
Main Office Secretary: Beth Renner
Email: rennerbe@lovelandschools.org
Website: https://www.lovelandschools.org/Page/19
Location: 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH, USA
Phone: (513) 683-1920
Facebook: facebook.com/LovelandCitySchools
Twitter: @Loveland_HS