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Friday Family Email 9.29.2023

Posted on: October 2, 2023
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Sent via SchoolMessenger to Lincoln Families on September 29, 2023

Principal Message

It is hard to believe we have almost finished our first month of school.  Our communication and partnership are incredibly important, but we also want to be mindful of your email inbox.  As we move into October, our primary newsletter will be published every other week.  We will continue to keep our website updated so I encourage you to bookmark our calendar and daily bulletin.

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Curriculum Night on Tuesday.  It was great to have such an amazing turnout from so many families.  If you were unable to attend, a good resource is to sit with your student and review all the Schoology and/or one-note pages of their classes.  Spend time looking over the syllabus and if you have any questions, reach out to the teacher to set up a time to talk. The partnership between our teachers and families is incredibly important in supporting the success of our students.  

October is a busy month — Homecoming, SAT, PSAT, Discover U Week, to name a few. We need a lot of volunteer support in October – specifically with the upcoming SAT (Seniors) and PSAT (Juniors) exams being offered.  We need about 20 volunteers for both the SAT (October 11) and PSAT (October 25).  More information can be found on this in our newsletter below.  These are important opportunities for our students, and I would be grateful if you are able to help.  The only catch – you can’t volunteer if your student is taking the exam.  So, families of our 9th and 10th graders can help on either day, but junior and senior families need to sign up for the day opposite of the day your student is testing. If you are not free on the 11 or 25, we also need help with chaperones for our Homecoming dance. 

We continue to partner with our neighbors and local businesses to ensure we are a positive member of our community.  We talk with our students about how they represent themselves at lunch and before and after school along 45th, and how to be mindful of our neighbors near the school.  It is always great to hear positive feedback from our local community on how students present themselves in our neighborhood.  In addition to the positive conversations with your student about getting to class on time, we would love it if you reinforced the importance of being a positive influence in our community.   

We also want our students to remain safe as they travel to and from school and if they are out at lunch.  Please remind your student to immediately report anything that is unsafe or concerning when they are outside of our campus.  They can report this to a trusted adult on campus, but they should also find assistance from an adult in charge if immediate help is needed.   

As a final note, I want you to be aware of a National Emergency Test happening at 11:20am PST on Wednesday October 4. You can find additional information on this website but please let your student know this will be happening so they don’t find this alarming. 

As always, I truly appreciate your ongoing support and partnership.  I hope you have a restful weekend. 

-Corey, Principal 

Keep Informed 

Want to know what is happening?  Visit us at our website under our calendar and daily bulletin:  

Calendar and News

You can also follow us on social media: 

Upcoming Events 

  • October 9 – BASH (Before & After School Help) first Monday 
  • October 9 – 13 – Homecoming week 
  • October 11 – SAT day – Volunteers Needed – regular school day for grades 9-11 
  • October 12 – BASH (Before & After School Help) first Thursday 
  • October 13 – No School for Students, State in service Day, LHS Closed 
  • October 14 – Homecoming Dance 
  • October 21 – Saturday School 
  • October 25 – PSAT day, regular school day for grades 9,10 & 12 
  • October 26 – Orchestra Concert 
  • November 1 – School Photo make up/retake day 

Volunteers Needed for SAT Testing October 11 

We need 20 volunteers to assist with proctoring and monitoring the SAT exam Oct 11th.  Please email apexamslincoln@seattleschools.org if you are available to help. All volunteers will need to be cleared and on our volunteer roster, please see volunteer information below. We will also need at least 7 volunteers on Oct 12th for students with accommodation for extended testing time. 

We will provide online training prior to the exams so you will know what to do. 

Time: 8:00 – 2:30  

  • Oct 11 – SAT Day for all seniors (no families of seniors can help)  
  • Oct 12 – SAT students with accommodation for extended testing time.    

We will have the same needs for PSAT testing:  

  • Oct 25 – PSAT for all juniors (no families of juniors can help)  
  • Oct 26 – PSAT for extended time.  

Students are automatically signed up for these tests, you do not need to register. Students looking to get ready for the test can use this SAT College Board resource.    

To Volunteer or Update Your Application  

Volunteer information and link to the application. Category A is the most common application, Category B is for overnight field trips more than 2 nights.   

If you have previously volunteered with SPS, please make sure your application is up to date and that you have marked Lincoln as your location (hint hint freshman parent/guardians). 

AP Test Registration 

AP test registration time is here! Registration for AP exams officially opens on Monday and goes from Oct 2 to Nov 1.  Registration/fee and general AP test info for this year.   

BASH (Before & After School Help) Starts October 9  

We are excited to announce that BASH (Before & School Help) and Saturday School will be starting up in October! 

BASH is a drop-in academic support program open to all Lincoln students.  Students can attend BASH to get help from tutors and staff, work on group projects, and study independently.  BASH is held in the library on Mondays from 3:45-4:45pm and Thursdays from 7:45-8:45am.  The first BASH for this school year will be on Monday, October 9. 

Saturday School is similar to BASH and is held about once a month on a Saturday in the Lincoln library from 9am-12pm.  This year’s Saturday School dates are: 

  • October 21 
  • November 18 
  • December 9 
  • January 20 
  • March 2 
  • March 30 
  • April 20 
  • June 1 

Chaperones Needed for Homecoming Dance

Lincoln’s 2023 Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 14th, from 7pm to 10pm. The theme is Lost in Space (dress code casual), and we are expecting to sell over 1000 tickets! Given the large area of the dance and the expected attendance, we are hoping to have at least 60 chaperones. We would be grateful if you’d be willing to volunteer your time. We understand that volunteering during a Saturday evening is a big ask, but we need your help to make homecoming possible. If you’re able to sign up as a chaperone for the Homecoming Dance. If you have any questions about the dance or the duties of chaperones, please reach out to Ms. Neu chneuschwand@seattleschools.org.  All chaperones need to be cleared volunteers. From Lincoln ASB 

Counseling Corner 

This year we are welcoming 3 amazing new counselors! We are all excited to kick off the new year school year. Students are always welcome to stop by and talk with their new counselors to get to know them, ask any questions they may have about their time here at Lincoln or preparing for their life after Lincoln. Our counseling team consists of: 

  • Mitra Vahdati (A-Eb)
  • Sidney Lim (Ec-Ko)
  • Claire Robbins (Kr-Ra)
  • Caleb Rivas Ahrens (Re-Z)
  • Brittni Zackery (Running Start, Skills Center, Part-Time Enrollment)
  • Miste Chandler (Registrar)
  • Jason Aikin (Counseling Secretary)  

“Life After Lincoln” Resources 

Check out the new webpage links under the Lincoln Counseling webpage!  We have added Post-Secondary Options and Applying to College pages to give students support on their life after Lincoln journey. There you will find lots of useful information and ideas. The Applying to College webpage has a sub-page with links to informative video tutorials for applying to colleges and completing The Common App. Students needing further assistance can schedule an appointment through Schoology or stop by the counseling office during lunch.  

Student Photos and ID Cards 

Thank you to the many volunteers that helped our school photo days run smoothly last week. Photographers will be back on November 1st for any student that did not get their picture taken and for any needed picture retakes (no retakes for student ids).  

How to Order Student Portraits 

Families can order photos here: 2023-24 Lincoln High School Picture Days 9/20, 9/21, 9/22  

The Seattle Black College Expo is Coming  

The 2023 Seattle Black College Expo will be held at Rainier Beach High School on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  

  • Students and families will have an opportunity to meet with over 50 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and a few of our regional colleges and universities too!   
  • Students can get accepted and receive potential scholarships on the spot. Each student needs to be prepared to provide copies of their transcripts and should have at least 16 copies on hand. The application fees will be waived.   
  • Families and students will have the opportunity to attend various useful college webinars. There will be a surprise celebrity guest, and a chance to WIN cash prizes!   

We do not want our SPS scholars to miss out!   

Contact: Nichelle Page: ntpage@seattleschools.org 

School Attendance 

If you have a reported absence, late arrival, or early dismissal for your student, please contact the Attendance Office at lincolnhs.attendance@seattleschools.org.  

Notes from our Nurse 

If your student will need to take medication at school, please email Nurse Castro at vecastro@seattleschools.org to set up a time to bring in the medication and fill out the required paperwork. 

Updated Guidance for Schools Responding to COVID-19 Cases 

The district has received Updated Guidance for Schools Responding to COVID-19 Cases.  As a reminder any student who is ill at school or shows symptoms of COVID-19 should be sent home. Review COVID symptoms and how to prevent spread.   Additional information on Seattle Public Schools Respiratory Illness Response to COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Illnesses.

Notice of Anticipated 2023-24 Surveys and Parent/Guardian Rights 

Anticipated 2023-24 surveys include: 

Read more about the surveys and options for parents/guardians 2023-24 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment Annual Notification of Rights. 

Washington State Healthy Youth Survey/Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2023  

Our school is participating in the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey and Youth Risk Behaviors Survey during fall 2023. One of the surveys will be given to students in Grades 9-12 in SPS. The HYS/YRBS includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, sexual behaviors, abuse, risk and protective factors, and access to school-based services. Survey results are used by schools, communities, and state agencies to plan programs to support our youth and reduce their risks. Participation in the survey is voluntary and the students’ answers are anonymous. There are no codes or information used to match a survey to a student. Please click on and read the Parent and Student Notification Letter below for more information about the HYS/YRBS.  

PAL – Performing Arts at Lincoln 

  1.  Auction for the Arts Kick-Off Meeting is THIS Monday, October 2, at 6 p.m. at Tutta Bella on Stone Way.  
  2. Easy-as Pie Fundraiser at Tutta Bella Sunday, October 1st, through Thursday, October 5th. Use code EasyAsPiePAL when checking out online or at the restaurant.  
  3. Volunteer for PAL Join the Board or Choose from Other Opportunities.   
  4. Donate! Make a difference in your child’s art education!  

Email us anytime at LincolnLynxPAL@gmail.com. 

Well-Resourced Schools – A Message from SPS 

Dear SPS families and staff, 

Thank you to those who joined our online well-resourced schools online meeting Tuesday evening! Building a strong community requires dedication and trust. I have been encouraged by how many community members are willing to make that commitment to join these gatherings, whether online or in person. 

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is committed to hearing your voice. The goal for the well-resourced schools conversations—as well as the survey—is to gather input from our community so that SPS can make effective decisions about major initiatives and issues. 

Next Steps for Community Engagement and Current Status 

Here is what we know so far: 

  • No school site consolidations or closures for 2023-24. 
  • The online survey was emailed to all staff and families on Sept. 14 and is open until Friday, Sept. 29. If you haven’t done so already, please take our well-resourced schools survey. 
  • The input gathered from this meeting series and the survey will be compiled and will inform Superintendent Jones’ recommendations for the 2024-25 school year, which he will share with the Seattle School Board in November 2023. 
  • Families will hear an update on plans for the 2024-25 school year—including consolidation plans, if any—by January, in time for 2024 enrollment. 

Early Themes of Feedback Heard 

These community conversations are centered around small group discussion of three questions. The questions are: 

  • What are your favorite things about your school building? 
  • How do we make resources and services at each school stronger? 
  • What kinds of programs do you and your student value most and why? 

Read the early themes we have heard from our community. 

October Online Meeting Sign Up 

During the Sept. 26 online meeting, some participants were not able to join due to a technical challenge with the Zoom meeting audience configuration. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We have added an additional meeting in October to allow anyone who missed the Sept. 26 session to be included. 

If you missed our well-resourced schools online meeting for any reason, please complete this RSVP form for the October Community Meeting to sign up for the October meeting to share your thoughts and feedback. The online meeting uses a similar format as the in-person meetings. SPS senior leaders shared a presentation and facilitated group discussion. 

Thank you for being a part of building a definition of well-resourced schools. Your feedback is essential! 

Sincerely, 

Bev Redmond 
Chief of Staff 
Seattle Public Schools