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Hamse Hassan, Fadila Hassan,

Saadiyo Hassan,

Alanoud Rwailil, Hodan Dahir

Mohamed Ahmed

Sonia, Hodan, and Saadiyo

were students of the month. Student gov-ernment rec-ognized them as outstanding

students.

December 2011

Lincoln Press L I N C O L N I N T E R N A T I O N A L H I G H S C H O O L

Students of the Month

Every month we have one girl and one boy to be a student of

the month at Lincoln International High School. The teachers choose

these students to be student of the month by looking at their grades

and their behavior. After choosing one girl and one boy to be student

of the month, their pictures will put on the wall in the lobby. When

that month is done, these two students of the month get a certificate to

congratulate them by working hard and encouraging them to work

hard at reaching their academic goals.

What is one thing that chosen students did to make them students of the month?

Ms. Natasha said, “They come on time to class, participate, have good grades, use good language, and most important they have good behavior in class.”

What tips do you have for all students to succeed?

Ms. Shelly replied, “Reading is the first key. All students should at least read 30 minutes a day. Also, being an active learner in class and doing their homework.”

Why do you think you got chosen for the student of the month?

Saadiyo said, “Because I got good grades in my classes.”

How did you get chosen for the student of the month?

Ramon responded, “Doing my homework on time, being respectful and doing what the teacher asks me to do.”

How do you spend your time in class?

Sonia said, “I spend my time in class doing what I am supposed to be doing like reading, taking notes, or doing a project. I am always on time to class and I am respectful to my teachers.”

What should students do to be the next student of the month?

Hodan answered, “In order to be student of the month, you should have good grades, have a positive attitude, and be respectful to others especially the teachers.”

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Two Great Teachers

Ms. Shelly and Ms. Karin are two of the

best teachers a person could ever have. They are

the biggest reasons I’m so happy to be a student

Lincoln International High School. This is my

second year at Lincoln, but I remember meeting

them when I started. Of course I didn’t know

anyone at Lincoln then, which made me a little

nervous. I was relieved to meet Ms. Shelly and

Ms. Karin right away because they made me feel

welcome. They seemed to truly care about mak-

ing me feel comfortable in my new school. They

offered to help me with my homework in any

subject after school. That made a big difference

for me because I needed the extra help. They

even offered to drive me home on days when I

didn’t have a ride home. They really cared about

me – and they still do. They are both such good

friends of mine.

This past summer I did something very

special: I participated in the 360 Journalism

Camp, at St. Thomas University. I had a great

time and I learned a lot. It was Ms. Shelly and

Ms. Karin who encouraged me to do it, and they

helped me with my application. They really be-

lieved in me, and that made me believe in myself.

When it came time to go to the camp, Ms. Karin

drove me there and made sure everything was just

right in my room. And then, when the camp was

finished a week later, Ms. Shelly picked me up

and took me home.

It was so great to have a friend who was

really interested in me and my life. I have had a

lot of teachers in my life, but very few of them

have been real friends the way Ms. Shelly and

Ms. Karin are. I am blessed to have them both as

my good friends. They remind me all the time

that they are there for me. They ask me how I’m

doing in my classes. They don’t forget about me,

or confuse me with other girls. They make me

feel special. Usually I talk to my teachers like I

talk to my parents. My teachers are grown-ups,

so it’s important to speak to them with respect.

When you show people respect they will usually

respect you. -Saadiyo Hassan

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The school dance was a blast! Give thanks to the

student government for making everything happen.

They worked hard for you all to enjoy it and enjoy your-

selves. The Halloween theme was a perfect environment

for all the teachers who dressed up as witches, pirates

and so on.

Where was the spirit in school spirit week? Spirit

week isn’t just for the teachers it’s for student to get up

and show all their school spirit. Hopefully we can all do

better next year and show our school spirit. But for eve-

ryone else who did participate; thanks for showing your

school spirit.

-Fadila Hassan

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Teachers and students had a fun time.

On Jersey Day, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Raine and Mr. Loren showed up

wearing their favorite team shirts.

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APPETIZERS

BABIES

BALLOONS

BANNERS

BUFFET

CELEBRATE

CHAMPAGNE

CONFETTI

DANCE

DAY ONE

DECORATIONS

END OF DECEMBER

EVENTS

FAMILY

FATHER TIME

FEAST

FESTIVITIES

FIREWORKS

FIRST OF JANUARY

FRIENDS

HATS

HOLIDAY

HORNS

KISS

MIDNIGHT

MUSIC

NEW YEARS DAY

NEW YEARS EVE

NOISEMAKERS

OCCASION

PARADES

PARTY

PUNCH

RESOLUTIONS

SINGING

STREAMERS

THIRTY FIRST

TIARAS

YEAR IN REVIEW

Soccer and Basketball

Information I interviewed Mr. Chris R, the health teacher and our school sports coach about soccer .and basket-ball. Soccer is in the fall and spring. Basketball is our winter sport and the season has already begun. Bas-

ketball games will start after the winter break.

What days do the team players practice?

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

When are the games played and where?

Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday at Gap High School. The basketball schedule for games will

be available after winter break.

Do you believe the school team will reach at

the top spot again like last year?

If they practice hard ,why not?

What do you think is one weakness of the team? Students not showing up to practice

everyday.

Who is the head coach this year?

Myself, Mr. Chris and also the coach Said helps for

soccer.

What lead to the defeat of the first soccer game of the season and how can the team im-

prove?

The soccer team didn’t practice much, in the spring

they will practice a bit more.