June 16 Updates

QUICK NOTES:

FINALS SCHEDULE
(Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors)
June 17th - periods 5 & 6
June 18th - periods 3 & 4
June 19th - periods 1 & 2

7:20 – 9:20 am                       Late Arrival

9:25 – 10:00 am                     Study Period  (not mandatory)

10:05 – 11:38 am                   Test Session #1

11:38 – 12:23 pm                   Lunch

12:28 – 2:00 pm                     Test Session #2

BUS INFORMATION:  BUSES WILL BE PICKING UP 2 HOURS AFTER YOUR NORMAL PICK UP TIME Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for Finals this week.

Please see the attendance office or main office if you have questions.

Monday, June 22nd is a half day with dismissal at 10:20 a.m.

YEARBOOKS - REMINDER

Students - Remember to pick up your yearbooks or pay for one.  There are approximately 90 books left to sell.  See Mrs. Koch for pick-up and purchase.

ONLINE PAYMENTS

Would you like to pay for your student's ASB card, PE uniforms, class fees, yearbooks and other items on-line?  You can!  You can also pay fines online.  All you need to know is your student's ID number.  If you have multiple students in the District, you will need to try them all and figure out which one is set up for your family.
To make payments, visit the District's website: www.rentonschools.us OR the LHS website: http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/
>        Parent Resources
>        On-line Payments
>        Username: (your student's ID #)
>        Password: (your student's last name)
Please call Mrs. Hood in the Main Office if you have questions. 425-204-3200

SUMMER MATH PACKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE at

http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/SchoolPage.aspx?
PageName=SummerMath

 Contacts at LHS

If parents have questions regarding Sports Schedules, contact Amelia Clark at amelia.clark@rentonschoolsus.

Andrea Simpson is the contact for Learning Gateway parent account issues.  Andrea's e-mail is andrea.simpson@rentonschools.us

For facility reservations, including club meetings, contact the head secretary, Laurene Hood, at laurene.hood@rentonschools.us.

WEBSITE FOR ALL SPORTS SCHEDULES AND SCHOOL EVENTS!

For a comprehensive schedule of all Sports, scrimmages, practices, club and parent group meetings, and much more, go to HighSchoolSports.net.  The direct link is:  http://www.highschoolsports.net/

The Sports Schedule is also available on the Renton School District website, at: http://www.rentonschools.us/Departments/Activities_and_Athletics/
SportsSchedules

The NEW Lindbergh webpage is located at:  http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/Home.aspx

The new Lindbergh's Website also contains the "Daily Bulletin".
The link is at:   http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/BulletinsNewsletters
Then click on "Lindbergh News/Newsletters/Bulletins" on the left side

Daily Bulletin 

Tuesday, June 16

Regular Schedule

Skills USA - 290A - 2:15 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENDANCE APPEALS

Students,  if you must appeal to receive credit in your classes, these appeals are due to Ms. Horton or Mr. Falk ASAP. Late appeals will not be accepted. Community service hours must be completed by June 19 in order for your appeal to be considered. Questions, see Ms. Horton or Mr. Falk.

YEARBOOK NEWS FOR 2010 SENIORS

Need information regarding your senior pictures, the 2010 yearbook, senior ads and much more? It's all outlined for you on this letter to 2010 seniors from Mrs. Turnell, Yearbook Advisor.

DRESS CODE REMINDER

With the weather warming up, it is important to review the dress code. Tank tops must have straps as wide as your ID card. Shorts and skirts must be longer than your fingertips when extended at your side. Pants may not sag below the hips and all clothing must not contain any references to drugs, alcohol or gang activity. Should your clothing violate the dress code, you will either be asked to change or you will be sent home. Thank you in advance for paying attention to Lindbergh’s dress code. 

YEARBOOKS FOR SALE

See Mrs. Koch in the ASB office if you still need to buy your 2008-2009 yearbook.

LINDBERGH ATHLETES!

The weight room is open from 2:15 to 3:30. For those planning to play football in the fall, your attendance is highly recommended.

2010 TRIP TO FRANCE

Interested in traveling to France in 2010? Contact JoAnne Peterson for more information. It is a 15-day trip (July 5-19, 2010) and there is a price savings of $200 for those who enroll by June. This is a great opportunity to experience the culture first hand.

GOT DETENTION?

This is a reminder that we are no longer issuing reminders for detentions. There are seven locations in the building where you can check, using your student number, to see if you have detentions due in the coming week. You will find them outside the attendance office, little theater, counseling office, cafeteria, in the commons, at the top of the stairs by the computer lab and at the top of the stairs to the third floor. New lists are posted by lunch time on Wednesdays.

Important Upcoming Dates 

Late Start Days - 6/17, 6/18, 6/19
Last Day of School (half day, early dismissal) - 6/22
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors Finals
6/17 - periods 5 and 6
6/18 - periods 3 and 4
6/19 - periods 1 and 2 (Late Starts all three days.)
See a 2009-2010 District calendar at: http://www.rentonschools.us/FILES/DISTRICT/Renton%20School%
20District/Prelim_RSD_Cal_09-10_ENGLISH_2-12-09.

RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

WASL Retake Registration Begins Today through June 26
Monday, June 8, 2009—WASL test results for high school students have been received by high school counselors and will also be mailed by the district to homes next week. Those high school students who did not pass one or more of the tests can register over the next few weeks to retake the test in August. Online registrations for the August 2009 High School WASL will be accepted today through June 26, 2009.

All tests within the Renton School District will be administered from August 10-13 at Renton High School, 400 South 2nd Street, Renton.

To complete an online registration, you’ll need your student’s 10-digit State Student Identification number (SSID), which can be found on your WASL Score Report on the top right hand corner, or by contacting your school.

You may also register via the toll-free telephone line (866) 400-WASL [(866) 400-9275] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., through June 26, 2009.  Or you can register online at:  https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/WASLRegistration/default.aspx
Randy Matheson | Executive Director, Community Relations | RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | 300 SW 7th Street Renton, WA 98057 | 425.204.2345 | (Cell) 206.375.0632

RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
New 2009-2010 School Year Calendar Ready
June 11, 2009—The new calendar for the coming 2009-2010 school year has been posted on the district’s Web site http://http://www.rentonschools.us/FILES/DISTRICT/Renton%20School%
20District/Calendar%202009-2010_DRAFT_06-10-09.pdf
A few of the delayed start Fridays (marked by a striped box) are still in question as the district and the bargaining unions continue to negotiate. Please visit the district’s Web site for updates.
The Community Relations Office will print the calendar by Tuesday, June 16, to go home with all students.

Randy Matheson | Executive Director, Community Relations | RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | 300 SW 7th Street Renton, WA 98057 | 425.204.2345 | (Cell) 206.375.0632

RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Friday, June 19 is a regular day of school, with no late starts EXCEPT for all comprehensive high schools that will start late for finals. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week, high school students should be at school at 10 a.m. for finals.

Randy Matheson | Executive Director, Community Relations | RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | 300 SW 7th Street Renton, WA 98057 | 425.204.2345 | (Cell) 206.375.0632

COMMUNITY NEWS

SUMMER READING AT THE RENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

It's getting close to that time of year to start gearing up for summer reading at the public Library!  We are very excited about this summer’s theme for teens, “Express Yourself @ Your Library!”  A copy of the teen summer reading flyer is available at: http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=2140#sumread.

Jessica R. Marie, Children’s Librarian
Renton Public Library
425-430-6825
jmarie@rentonwa.gov
http://library.rentonwa.gov

"Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible." - Barack Obama

COMMUNITY NEWS

Fairwood News in Real-Time, Any Time

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Working collaboratively with the community, Fairwood Community News' Vision is to be the primary resource for online information and news, engaging all residents in the greater Fairwood area.

Lindbergh Homecoming Scrapbook
Check out the Lindbergh Homecoming Scrapbook and contribute to it!
Please visit the Website for a "Scrapebook" of photos.
The direct link is at: http://www.fairwoodcommunitynews.com/11.08%20Stories/
11.11.08_Lindbergh%20Homecoming%20Scrapbook.html
Contact Information
Fairwood Community News
PO Box 58843
Renton, WA 98058
e: info@fairwoodcommunitynews.com
www.fairwoodcommunitynews.com
206.856.1662

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Calendar - The full school calendar is now available on-line at:  http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/Calendar_of_Events.aspx

June 2009

• Wednesday, June 17, 2009  Late Arrival/Final, Periods 5 & 6
• Thursday, June 18, 2009     Late Arrival/Finals, Periods 3 & 4
• Friday, June 19, 2009         Snow Make Up/ Finals, Periods 1 & 2
• Monday, June 22, 2009       Last Day/Half Day

September 2009

• Wednesday, September 2, 2009    First Day of School

LINDBERGH SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION.

Principal, Tres Genger                425-204-3200
Asst. Principal, Anna Horton      425-204-3210
Asst. Principal, Colin Falk          425-204-3210
Athletics Office                            425-204-3171
Attendance Office                       425-204-3210
Career Center                             425-204-3225
Counseling Office                       425-204-3214
Library                                          425-204-3206
Main Office                                  425-204-3200
Security Office                             425-204-3211

Lindbergh Website                    http://lindbergh.rentonschools.us/Home.aspx
Renton District Website            http://www.rentonschools.us/Home.aspx

Six Period Schedule

Period 1     7:20 - 8:15
Period 2     8:20 - 9:20
Break        9:20 - 9:30
Period 3     9:30 - 10:25

    1st Lunch
Lunch       10:30 - 11:00
Period 4    10:30-11:25

    2nd Lunch
Period 4    11:05 - 12:00
Lunch       11:30-12:00

Period 5    12:05 - 1:00
Period 6    1:05 - 2:03

The updates are provided as a courtesy via Lindbergh's PTSA, and are not intended to replace regular U.S. mail, or written material sent through the kids.  The updates merely serve as either additional notice, or a precursor of things to come, and helps rally parents and promote camaraderie.  Please remember to ask your child for hand-outs from school, and read them!

Please remember to support the PTSA and Lindbergh Boosters Club - they are the main vehicles by which parents can keep informed and in contact with the school and each other!

If you want to be removed from the e-mail list, please e-mail me at sidekik@msn.com.  Please feel free to forward this to other Lindbergh parents, so they will know what is going on!!!

Thanks, everyone!!
Carrie L. Wong
Lindbergh PTSA Vice-President