News From LCHS

by fvillarreal · November 26, 2021

Dear LCHS Parents & Guardians,

We have had several strong weeks of learning and instruction. Students are getting deep into the curriculum and building upon the foundational knowledge they acquired in their classes since the beginning of the year. Be sure to ask your child about what they’re learning and how they are doing in their classes. These conversations help students continue to think about and solidify concepts outside of school!

The last three weeks of the semester following Thanksgiving break are important ones. Unless your child is sick, please make sure your child is here every day. We will be taking NWEA MAPs testing on Wednesday, December 8th and Thursday, November 9th. These tests help us understand the academic progress your child has made this year so far. In some cases, they also help us determine your child’s programming and schedule.

Additionally, finals are on Wednesday, December 15th and Thursday, December 16th. We will not excuse student absences on these days. Students must be at school to take their finals. Finals are worth 15% of students’ final grades in their classes. 1st semester grades will be finalized on Friday, December 17th.

Please encourage your child to do their very best these last three weeks of the semester. Many students have put themselves in a great position to end strong. I hope you’re getting the chance to enjoy loved ones and count your blessings over the Thanksgiving break. We look forward to having all our students back in the building on Monday, November 29th.

Best,

Erin Dillon

LCHS Interim Principal

Upcoming Concert Information!: Tuesday, December 7^th and Thursday, December 9^th will be when our performing arts concerts will take place this year.

7:00 pm Instrumental Concert: On Dec. 7^th, all 5^th-12^th grade LCSD students who are in Band, Drumline, and Piano/Guitar will be in this concert. Performers need to show up at 6:15 and need to wear black and/or white. Festive accessories are allowed such as Santa hats or reindeer antlers.

7:15 pm Vocal Concert: On Dec. 9^th, all 3^rd Grade students, all 4^th grade students, and all students in Choir 5^th-12^th grade will be in this concert. Performers need to show up at 6:30. Dress in Black, White, Red or Green and holiday clothing is encouraged.

Performers in both concerts will be required to wear masks during transitions and when not performing, but on stage right before performance will remove masks for optimal playing and singing.

Audience attendees will be asked to wear masks as there will be no social distancing. We anticipate a very full auditorium both evenings.

If you are not comfortable with your child performing, please let the school know. Attendance will not be required, but make-up assignments will be given for 5^th-12^th grade students for grading purposes.

Community Calendar: Check out the Community Calendar by following the link to the landing page: https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/events/communitycalendar

6th-8th Grade Games at LCIS:

We have decided to make some changes with attendance at our 6-8 games at LCIS. Given the age of our students we are going to require that all students attending the game are with an adult. If students arrive without an adult they will not be allowed to attend the games at LCIS. We are making this change to ensure more supervision and that everyone is being safe and respectful at all times.

Winter Formal

RSVP is required for our Winter Formal dinner, which will be held before the dance on the 10th of December. The dinner will be held from 6 to 7 PM while the dance will take place from 7 to 10 PM. You will have the option of steak, pork belly, or a shrimp alfredo sold as meals for $10. There will not be food tickets at the door.

Dance prices will be $3 for singles and $5 for couples sold at the door.

Family Learning Institute

We will be offering a family learning institute each month and all students and families are invited to attend! The sessions will be held at LCES.

Complimentary Webinar: School Refusal

This virtual event is for parents of school-age children grades fifth to 12th, who are seeking solutions for youth demonstrating school refusal, poor academic performance and learning disabilities in combination with complex psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral health issues related to anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, executive functioning disorder, trauma, and family conflict.

When you think you’ve tried everything, are feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to help your child, this event will clarify the inter-related complexities of mental health issues, social isolation, and poor academic performance.

What: School Refusal: Why This Happens

When: Thursday, Dec 2, 20215-6:30PM

Space is limited: To sign up for this event, Click here!

Eligibility Checks:

We pulled grades on all grades for students 9-12. Any student who failed classes Spring semester of 2021 school year will be ineligible until the official eligibility dates. At which time students must not be failing any classes. They can still participate in winter sports and go to practice, but they cannot compete.

Eligibility checks For 6-12:

December 2nd

Upcoming Events

Tuesday November 30th

MS Boys Basketball @ Eagle Valley Middle School 4:15pm-7:15pm

Friday December 3rd

HS Boys/Girls Basketball Tournament @ Vail Christian High School Time TBD

Saturday December 4th

HS Boys/Girls Basketball Tournament @ Vail Christian High School Time TBD

Community Events

Your everyday and local flower shop, Blue Vessel Florista, is excited to be connecting with the community through a workshop to welcome winter, and create your own mixed greenery winter wreath. They make great holiday gifts, and you might even want to keep yours!

*FREE* All ages, backgrounds, and abilities welcome!* Materials are provided, but limited *

RSVPs not required, but appreciated.

More info: info@getoutdoorsleadville.org | 7192935533

Su florería local, Blue Vessel Florista, se complace en conectarse con la comunidad a través de un taller para dar la bienvenida al invierno y crear su propia guirnalda de flores mixtas. Son excelentes regalos navideños e incluso es posible que desee quedarse con el suyo.

*GRATIS* Todas edades, culturas, y habilidades son bienvenidas * Materiales proporcionados, pero limitados *

Reservaciones no requeridas, pero apreciadas.

Más información: info@getoutdoorsleadville.org | 7192935533

· Join us for our annual Frozen Treasure Hunt! Starting the on December 11th, our Frozen Treasures will be all over Lake County; find them at the Fish Hatchery, CMC Trails, & Ice Palace Park. Go out with your family, and see how many of them you can find! Send us your pictures (email/text) to be entered into our drawing.

Then, join us on December 18th from 10am-2pm for a Community Celebration, and a chance to find more Frozen Treasures around the CMC Trails. We will be serving chili, pozole, and warm beverages. Snowshoes, cross country skis, and warm layers will be available for borrowing.

**FREE, all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and cultures welcome!

· ¡Únase a nosotros para nuestra búsqueda anual de los Tesoros Congelados! A partir del 11 de diciembre, nuestros Tesoros Congelados estarán por todo el Condado de Lake; encuéntrelos en el Fish Hatchery, los senderos de CMC y en el parque Ice Palace. ¡Salga con su familia y vea cuántos de ellos puede encontrar! Envíenos sus fotos (correo electrónico / texto) para incluirlos en nuestra rifa.

Luego, únase a nosotros el 18 de diciembre de 10 am a 2 pm para una Celebración Comunitaria y la oportunidad de encontrar más Tesoros Congelados alrededor de los senderos de CMC. Estaremos sirviendo chili, pozole y bebidas calientes. Las raquetas de nieve, los esquís nórdicos y ropa de invierno estarán disponibles para tomar prestado.

** ¡GRATIS, todas las edades, habilidades, antecedentes y culturas son bienvenidas!

Taste of Leadville (Annual Fundraiser)

Friday, December 3rd | 4PM – 7:30 PM (during the Parade of Lights)

Downtown Leadville | Tickets Here

More information on both events is included in the attachments below. If you have any questions/concerns, feel free to contact me at stgeorgeleadville@gmail.com

Name the Bear

School Based Health Center

Need your Sports Physical?

Your School Based Health Center has you covered!

Here is what you need to know:

– Cost: Maximum of $30! We accept all insurances. If your insurance does not cover the full cost, we will never charge you more than $30 for a Sports Physical.

– Where: We are located in the High School!

– How: Call us to get your student scheduled

Call us at 719-486-6981 to get scheduled