LINCOLN HILL H.S. & LINCOLN ACADEMY

Seniors pictures are due this Friday, January 27, 2023. Please send a digital copy of your senior picture to Mr. Clack at rclack@stanwood.wednet.edu for the yearbook.

Any senior needing help getting a senior picture taken for the yearbook may contact Mr. Clack at rclack@stanwood.wednet.edu for assistance.

Students and families are welcome to join us Monday, January 23rd, from 6-7:00pm in the SHS PAC, where there will be reps from Skagit Valley College, Everett Community College and the ORCA program providing information regarding Running Start, College in the High School and AP Classes.

First semester ends this Friday, January 27th. It is really important that all students have their worked turned in by the end of the semester so they can earn credit for their classes.

During advisory on Friday, students had an opportunity to review their missing assignments and make a plan for the assignments they will complete by the end of the semester. Parents/guardians can ask their student to review their missing assignments they plan to complete in order to have a strong finish to this semester. An example of the handout students filled out is below.

We want to remind all students and parents/guardians that our teachers are here to support students in their learning. Please review the Student Support information below.

Students needing additional support in the classes have an opportunity to work with teachers after school. Listed below are the days of the week students can get support in specific content areas after school (2:10 - 2:40 PM). NOTE: Students can also make arrangements with teachers for additional support if the days below do not work in their schedule for any reason.

Content Support Days (2:10 - 2:40 PM)

Monday: Math

Tuesday: English

Wednesday: Science

Thursday: S.S. / Mr. Clack's Elective Classes

We are here to support every student in their learning. Below are teachers' contact information if you need to ask any questions or need assistance. Teachers are available for students before and after school as well. Please contact your teacher to arrange a time for additional assistance if needed.

• Mr. Baugh - bbaugh@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Ms. Blackwood - eblackwood@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Mr. Brown - kbrown@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Mr. Choe - dchoe@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Mr. Christensen - nchristensen@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Mr. Clack - rclack@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Ms. Lightbody - slightbody@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Ms. O'Rourke - korourke@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Ms. Peterson - rpeterson@stanwood.wednet.edu
• Mr. Smith - dsmith@stanwood.wednet.edu

For additional assistance, students can reach out to our counselor, Christy Thompson at cthompson2@stanwood.wednet.edu.

Twelve Stanwood-Camano students received awards as winners of the District’s Anti Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) poster contest. In the 9-12 category, we had two contest winners from our school! Congratulations to Tim R. (1st Place) and Madeline V. (3rd Place)! Please see their art work below.

The school district is adding text messaging capability to our school communication system, which currently uses phone calls and emails. The system will be configured to send text messages to cell phone numbers whose recipients have agreed to receive them.

Many of you already received a text from 67587 earlier this week requesting you to opt-in to receive important informational text messages from your child’s school. You simply need to Reply Y to confirm (messaging and data rates may apply).

Alternatively, you can text “Y” to 67587 to opt-in to receive texts. In the future, if a recipient’s cellphone number is changed or a new number added to our information system database, the new number will automatically be sent an opt-In message.

Attendance at school is extremely important! Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation. Students with high absenteeism, regardless of the reason, struggle to keep up on their learning and their grades. Students need passing grades to earn credit towards graduation. By being at school most of the days of the year, students receive valuable instruction and have an easier time keeping up on assignments. It is also important to make any appointments outside of school hours as much as possible to increase student attendance at school.

Seniors and their parents/guardians, please use the link or QR Code below to access the Senior Information Newsletter throughout the year. It is important to check the newsletter frequently as important information will be added as it become available.

The newsletter currently has information on how to order your cap, gown, and announcements as well as financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Presentation information from the Senior Meeting on Friday, January 13th is also included with more scholarship and important graduation information.

Lincoln Hill High School Graduation

Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Location: Performing Arts Center (PAC) at SHS

Senior Information

We want your unique perspective and voice at the table to share what your school communities need and how we can better support students. This diverse group will form the inaugural Student-Superintendent Leadership Team.

Through this leadership team you will have the opportunity to work alongside Superintendent Dr. Rumbaugh and other district leaders to help shape the future of Stanwood-Camano schools. You will also develop your leadership, advocacy, and collaboration skills alongside a diverse community of peers. The team meets at the District office once a month.

The goal

Students working directly with the Superintendent, bringing the student voice to district level decision-making.

The work

Providing input on various topics including but not limited to school community, curriculum, school safety, social justice and opportunities for students.

The team

About 8-10 students from Stanwood High and about 4-6 students from Lincoln Hill High who represent and reflect the diversity of the district.

You can apply now for the Student-Superintendent Leadership Team using this form. Please spread the word to any and all who you think should consider joining this team. The deadline is January 24.

Apply HERE

After School Art is this Thursday from 2:10 - 3:40 PM. All Lincoln Academy and Lincoln Hill High School students are able to attend. Students interested in this opportunity can contact Mr. Clack (rclack@stanwood.wednet.edu)

First semester grades and ASVAB assessment results for students who took the ASVAB assessment will be mailed home in early February.

Monday: Regular Schedule

Tuesday: Regular Schedule

Wednesday: Late Start Schedule

Thursday: Regular Schedule

Friday: Advisory Schedule

It is important that students come to school with their Chromebooks fully charged everyday. Please make sure Chromebooks are plugged in every evening so that they will not need to be charged during the school day. Students will then not need to bring their Chromebook charger to school and risk losing it.

The nomination period is now open for Stanwood-Camano School District’s Highly Capable Program. The class is for exceptionally advanced learners in reading and math for students in grades K-12.

Read more about the Highly Capable Program HERE

Nomination packets are available from school building secretaries or can be downloaded HERE. The nominations are due by January 26.

Supporting Student Success:

Our teachers work hard to support students academically everyday. Partnering with students and parents/guardians in this work is very important. Supporting students in staying caught up on their work and turning in any missing assignments is very important not only for student learning, but also in maintaining grades that will earn credits towards graduation.

Below are some steps you can take at home to support students academically:

• Review any missing assignments with your student by having your student login to their Skyward account. Locate the missing work and support your student in completing it. You may reach out to teachers with any questions you have.

• Review assignments with low scores and have students ask their teachers how they can redo an assignment or retake an assessment to show their new learning to earn a better grade.

• Arrange a time for students to get additional time and support from their teacher. Please refer to the Student Support section below in this newsletter for days of the week students can stay after school for additional support. (NOTE: If a specific day/time does not work in the student's schedule based on the teacher schedule below, please contact the teacher to find another day/time that will work).

We see our students working hard everyday and we are here to support them in their learning. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our teachers if you have any question.

Are you behind in credits? Credit Retrieval classes are here to help. This opportunity is available for all grades. Please contact our counselor, Christy Thompson, get enrolled. You can schedule a time to talk with her at school or contact her through email at cthompston2@stanwood.wednet.edu.

As the weather forecasts indicate, we may see cold weather this winter. Our Superintendent, Dr. Rumbaugh, has shared with everyone how we make the determination to delay or close schools due to ice, snow, flooding, etc.

• Safety first! We consider the safety of our children on buses, our student drivers, families driving and walking to school, and the safety of our staff, especially our bus drivers.

• We monitor weather patterns using multiple methods 24/7. In particular, we use a tool called Accuweather that is specifically designed to support school districts in looking ahead at weather patterns.

• When there is a concern about school starting on time, our staff begins driving the roads throughout the district as early as 2 a.m. We take photos, check road conditions, monitor traffic, look for hazards, etc. We typically drive the roads multiple times in the early morning to determine if conditions are improving, worsening, or staying the same.

• We strive to decide about the school day by 5 a.m. Once the decision is made, we begin communicating with families and staff. We communicate through:

• Autodialer (via School Messenger)

• Email (via School Messenger)

• Website

• Flash Alert

Predicting the weather is a challenge, and our primary goal is to ensure that the roads are safe, our campuses are easy to navigate, and the weather does not impede a safe school day.

Students, please remember that LHHS is a closed campus. Students must stay in designated areas at all times and this includes during the lunch hour. Sitting in cars or leaving campus during anytime of the school day is not allowed.

If your child needs a coat to keep warm this winter, the food bank can help. Sizes range from Newborn to 4XL. Website link

Shopping Days

Wednesdays 10am-3pm

Saturdays 10am-2pm

They are open at the same time as the Food Bank distribution days. They accept walk-ins, no appointments or vouchers needed.

Date

Wed Oct 19, 2022 – Sat Jan 14, 2023

Location

“New” Food Bank/Old Thrift Store

Eligibility

0-18 years old and Food Bank Member

Below you will find our school annual action plan (AAP) for the 2022-2023 school year that outlines our student goals and teaching strategies we are focusing on this year to support students in their learning. Our staff professional development this year will be focused on the strategies listed below.

January 3rd: School Board Meeting - 1:00 p.m.

January 12th: ASVAB Testing - 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.

January 16th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

Please CLICK HERE for last Friday's Family Message.

We always welcome volunteers. For more information about volunteering please visit the following link: https://www.stanwood.wednet.edu/community/volunteer

Click the link below to access the student calendar:

Student Calendar

The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Maurene Stanton (mstanton@stanwood.wednet.edu), or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu) Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.

El Distrito Escolar de Stanwood-Camano School District no discrimina en sus programas o actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano de guerra o grado militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género o identidad, discapacidad o uso de perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos de jóvenes especificados. El empleado mencionado a continuación ha sido designado para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Título IX / Oficial de Acción Afirmativa y Coordinador de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles, Maurene Stanton (mstanton@stanwood.wednet.edu), o la Sección 504 / Coordinador de la Ley de Discapacidades Estadounidenses, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu), Distrito Escolar Stanwood-Camano, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Teléfono: (360) 629- 1200.

Seniors pictures are due January 27, 2023. Please send a digital copy of your senior picture to Mr. Clack at rclack@stanwood.wednet.edu for the yearbook.

Any senior needing help getting a senior picture taken for the yearbook may contact Mr. Clack at rclack@stanwood.wednet.edu for assistance.