Dear LCHS Families,
We are off to a strong start at LCHS! Students are settling into routines, building relationships, and engaging in learning across the building.
SAVE THE DATE: Our first Parent Coffee Chat will be held on Monday, September 14th, from 10:30AM to 11:30AM. Families are invited to join us for a brief walk through classrooms to see teaching and learning in action, followed by time to connect, ask questions, and learn more about what is happening at LCHS. This will be the first of three Parent Coffee Chats offered throughout the year.
A few celebrations from our first weeks:
- Our 6th and 7th graders have made an incredibly strong transition into LCHS. They are quickly becoming an important part of our school community.
- Students are stepping into leadership through student-led community meetings.
- Our current attendance rate is over 90%. Thank you for helping your student arrive on time and attend every day.
- Junior High families, ask your student if they have received a Howls Card yet. If they have, ask them to tell you about it!
NWEA MAP Growth Assessment
Students in grades 6-11 will take the NWEA MAP Growth reading and math assessments during the week of August 31st.
MAP Growth is more than another test. It adapts to each student’s responses and helps us understand what students currently know, where they are ready to grow, and what instruction or support they may need next. This first assessment gives us a beginning-of-year baseline. When students take it again later in the year, we will be able to measure their individual academic growth.
Teachers will use the results alongside classroom work, observations, and other information to:
- Identify each student’s strengths and areas for growth
- Plan instruction based on what students are ready to learn
- Set meaningful learning goals with students
- Monitor progress throughout the year
Because the assessment adapts to each student, some questions are expected to feel challenging. Students do not need to study. We simply ask that they take their time and give their best effort.
The assessment schedule is:
- Monday, August 31st: 6th grade
- Tuesday, September 1st: 7th and 8th grades
- Wednesday, September 2nd: 9th and 10th grades
- Thursday, September 3rd: 11th grade
Please help your student get a good night’s sleep before the assessment and eat breakfast at home or school. If possible, please avoid scheduling appointments on your student’s assessment day.
Thank you for your continued support. We are off to a strong start and look forward to building on it in the weeks ahead.
We are glad you are a part of LCHS,
Sports Report
The Lady Panther volleyball team beat Gilpin County in their opening contest by coming from behind and winning the last 3 sets!
High school boys’ soccer won their first game in 3 years, beating Caprock Academy 9-1!
High school cross country had a strong start to their season last Saturday in Basalt- the girls’ team took 2nd and the boys’ team was 3rd!
The first home football game is TONIGHT at 7 pm. Come out and support your Panthers!
The high school mountain bike team takes to the trails at CMC tomorrow. First race starts at 8:20 am!
If you’re interested in the Lake County Clay Target Sports team, please use this QR code to submit your information:
We have a new sports website called Bound! https://www.gobound.com/co/schools/lakecountyhs
This is the place to find schedules, ticketing and news about your teams. On the homepage, select the team you are looking for from the list on the left. Hint: you might have to scroll down to find what you’re looking for. When you click on a program, you will automatically be taken to the varsity level of that program. Click on the word Varsity at the top of the page and select the level you are looking for from the dropdown menu. Then click on Schedule to see and print the season’s schedule. You can also click the green Notifications button to select what notifications you would like to receive for your team. Click on the Panther head anytime to go back to the LCHS home page. Along the top of the home page, you can select Calendar to get a weekly or monthly view of everything going on at LCHS. There is a filter icon which allows you to select only the activities you are interested in on the calendar. Also at the top of the home page is a link for “Tickets.” Here you can purchase advance tickets for our home games. You will also be able to pay with credit card as you enter events.
Bound also has an app. You can find some informational videos on how to work it here.
LET’S GO PANTHERS!
Amy Peters
LCHS September Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Project Dream Newsletter
Project Dream for LCHS (grades 6-12) begins Monday August 31st! All programs at LCIS!
We are excited to launch Project Dream for grades 6-12 in its new home at LCIS and in partnership with Full Circle. Here are some important details:
- Starting Monday August 31st, Project Dream and/or Full Circle staff will be in the LCHS cafeteria at dismissal to escort students over to LCIS for the afterschool program
- Students must arrive at LCIS by 4:00, and stay until at least 5:15 to complete activities
- If parents/guardians would like to tell Project Dream staff approved dismissal methods (pick-up, transportation, self-dismiss) for their student, please fill out the Project Dream waiver: https://forms.gle/QHNqRRZ8hjLHkpmB7
- If your students needs transportation home and they live in the town center, please complete the Full Circle waiver: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa9jiG3iSCLiOfwtbhTi0cKk90RbXSictKR4yRad3133GvTQ/viewform
- Project Dream will host one field trip per month on Fridays, students can sign up at LCIS.
Much more information about the LCHS Project Dream program can be found on our website: https://www.lakecountyschools.net/high-school-info/
Julia Frattolin
Project Dream Program Coordinator
719-293-5363
jfrattolin@lakecountyschools.net
Blanca Rodriguez
Project Dream Student Coordinator
719-293-0115
brodriguez@lakecountyschools.net
Upcoming Events
Friday August 28
- HS Golf @ Mt Massive Golf Course 9:00am-3:00pm
- MS Football @ West Grand 10:00am-1:00pm
- HS Football VS Front Range Christian @ Lake County Community Field 7:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday August 29
- HS Volleyball Tournament (C Team) @ Douglas County High School 9:00pm-4:00pm
- MS Volleyball (C/B/A) VS Buena Vista @ LCHS 10:00am-1:00pm
- MS Cross Country @ Buena Vista 10:00am
Monday August 31
- HS Golf (V) @ Rifle Creek Golf Course 10:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday September 1
- HS Boys Soccer (V) Vs Denver Academy @ Lake County Community Field 4:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday September 2
- HS Golf (V) @ Buena Vista Collegiate Peaks Golf Course 9:00am-3:00pm
- MS Volleyball (7th/8th) @ Homestake Peak 4:15pm-7:15pm
Thursday September 3
- MS Volleyball @ St. Clare 4:30pm-7:30pm
Friday September 4
- MS Volleyball VS Cripple Creek- Victor @ LCHS 10:00am
Saturday September 5
- HS Volleyball Tournament (C ) @ Douglas County HS 9:00am-6:00pm
- MS Cross Country @ Lake County CMC 9:00am-1:00pm
- MS Boys Soccer @ Berry Creek MS
- 11:20am- Team 1 VS Berry Creek MS
- 12:30pm- Team 2 VS Eagle Valley MS
Community Events
Tabor Opera House
Bravo Vail
There are still a few spots left in After-School Beginning Piano classes at LCHS! Classes are offered through the education outreach of the Bravo!Vail concert series and allow our students and families to be connected to concert opportunities and summer youth camps in Vail.
Please reach out to Mrs. Cairns at ccairns@lakecountyschools.net for more information or scholarships.
Sign up here!
Monday Class:
https://www.hisawyer.com/bravo-vail-education/schedules/activity-set/1849639
Wednesday:
https://www.hisawyer.com/bravo-vail-education/schedules/activity-set/1849639
There are also advanced classes. Email Mrs. Cairns if your child has experience and would like to join an advanced class.
