Monthly Newsletter October 2016 Issue 3

Greetings Greyhound Nation, As we begin the month of October, we find ourselves three quarters of the way through the first nine weeks and well on our way toward meeting our goals. There are several events that took place this past month that I would like to highlight, starting with the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, September 11th at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Amanda Fishbein, Alivia Bienz and Andrew Flores were chosen to showcase their artistic talent by painting a utility box commemorating those who paid the ultimate price on that day. The box was unveiled at the ceremony inside the Civic Center. (please see page ) Janelly Ronquillo, Jordan Mead and Racheal Capezza also assisted in painting the box. We are certainly proud of the accolades these students received from the local community for their vision, hard work and dedication. Their work will be displayed at the school district office. Congratulations to Ms. Duran, Art Teacher for being selected as a 2016 FAEA Member Virtual Exhibition winner for her ceramic entry, “Innocent Hearts” and to Ms. VanDereedt, Science Teacher for being awarded funding for her classroom project, “Measuring Success with Digital Scales” through DonorsChoose.Org. Ms. VanDereedt was awarded funds to purchase 8 Etekcity 500g Digital Pocket Scales to support the project. Way to go Greyhounds!!! A warm welcome to our newest Greyhound and 11th grade English Language Arts teacher, Ms. Elizabeth Cronin. Ms. Cronin is no stranger to education, as she was a previous reading teacher in the district and has returned home to pursue her passion in education. As many of you are aware, “Dads Take Your Child to School” Day took place on Wednesday, September 28th. This annual event was a huge success, as it marked the continuation of a movement and not a just a moment. Over 130 dads, father figures and role models brought their child to school and participated in the festivities that included signing the pledge, committing to support their child’s teacher and our school by volunteering at school events and ensuring education remains a high priority in the lives of their children. Please be sure to review our monthly calendar for upcoming events and opportunities for “Dads” and role models. There are other upcoming events parents and students should be aware of during the month of October. We do apologize for having to reschedule last month’s “Parent Night;” however, it has now been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 18th, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the LPA Auditorium. This is open to all high school students and parents interested in finding out additional information about high school programs, graduation requirements, college preparedness, financial aid and Florida Bright Futures. As a reminder, please be sure to review our list of important dates. Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our parents and community partners for your support and continued partnership, as we work together to ensure our students are successful in all they set out to do. As we move forward, it is my hope that we build upon our partnership and continue to further develop the relationships that will ultimately lead toward increased student achievement. “One School; One Team; One Theme” Sincerely, HENRY SANABRIA Principal

DP students have been engaged in learning new material and gaining useful insights which help them apply their new knowledge. All DP students will be working on their CAS portfolios and the Extended Essay throughout October. I am proud of the effort and excitement our students invest in their schoolwork. October brings the end of the first quarter and the beginning of a promising and productive season for the second quarter. For continued success, see below for a few suggestions to help keep a steady momentum in developing and utilizing effective study habits.

Ø Focus on a major goal. It can be something specific and measurable—like raising your GPA to a desired number, earning an A in a rigorous class, or achieving a certain score on your SAT or ACT exams. It should be a challenging but realistic goal.

Ø Determine the steps you need to follow. Compose a list of clear and reachable objectives (like getting at least an A- on a major assignment) and note any distractions to avoid (try cutting back on time online and text messaging).

Ø Stay organized. Organization is the key to reaching any academic goal. Create a calendar to keep track of when assignments are due and have the syllabus for each of your courses handy. Know what is expected each day and discipline yourself to stay on schedule.

Ø Take advantage of study groups. If your goal is to do well on a standardized test or any type of assessment, be sure to attend practice sessions and study with friends before or after school. Sustained practice is critical for improvement.

Ø Motivate yourself. Reaching your academic goal is valuable in itself, but if you also focus on another way to stay motivated you may be more likely to succeed. Think of what makes you happy and look forward to rewarding yourself.

Kind regards,

Carol Kuhn

IB Coordinator

International Baccalaureate News

SAC Meeting Dates for 2016-2017 Meeting will be held at 2:00pm in the LPA Media Center

on the 3rd Thursday of the month (*unless specified)

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Thursday, March 23, 2017 (*4th Thursday)

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Thursday, May 18, 2017

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Parents, Juniors & Seniors: Drop in to visit over 70 colleges/universities on Wednesday, October 4, 2016 between the hours of 6-8pm. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in the Emerald Ballroom. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to meet college representatives, gather information and have any questions you may have answered.

The SAT/ACT is given throughout the school year, please make sure you have registered before the deadline dates. You can take advantage of the SAT free practice materials by accessing the website to help prepare you for the test at www.khanacademy.org/sat.

Seniors: There will be two College Financial Aid Workshops at Treasure Coast High School on October 3rd at 6pm and at Fort Pierce Central on October 5th at 6pm. Please create a FAFSA ID before the event by logging on to https:fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index. The window to apply for state and federal aid, FAFSA, begins October 1, 2016. So if you need assistance in completing your application, please plan on attending one of these sessions.

Colleges and the armed force representatives will be coming to our campus to make presentations throughout the months of October, November and December. All seniors are welcome to attend these presentations. Please see Mrs. Salvador in the guidance department for sign-up information.

PSAT is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19th from 7:30 am to approximately 11:00 am. All sophomores are automatically registered and do not need to pay a registration fee to test; however, 9th and 11th graders will need to register and pay a fee of $14 by Friday, September 30, NO EXCEPTIONS. Seats are limited and will be sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Salvador in the guidance department for registration. This will the last opportunity for Juniors to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

As we approach the last weeks of the first nine weeks, students make sure you continue to do your best in all classes; attend class every day and be on time; do all assignments completely and turn them in on time; and monitor your progress on Skyward.

October 6th MS Band Fall Concert

October 7th Picture Re-Take Day

October 12th Fall Holiday for All

October 13th Blood Drive

October 13th HS Wind Symphony Fall Concert

October 14th End of the 1st 9 Weeks

October 17th Day off for Students - Teacher Work Day

October 18th Parent Night (High School)

October 20th SAC Meeting in the Media Center in

October 20th Orchestra Fall Concert

October 21st Senior Pinning

October 26th Early Release

Guidance News

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High School Sports

Winter Sport Packet Deadline Try-Out Dates & Times

Girl’s Soccer October 5th October 10th @ 2:00pm

Boy’s Soccer October 11th October 17th @ 4:00pm

Conditioning October 10th, 11th & 13th Lawnwood soccer field @ 4:00pm

Girl’s Basketball October 19th October 24th @ 2:00pm

Conditioning Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Beginning September 6th @ 1:45 - 3:15pm

Boy’s Basketball October 26th October 31st @ 2:00pm

Conditioning Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Beginning September 7th @ 2:00 - 3:15pm

Spring Sport Packet Deadline Try-Out Dates & Times

Softball January 18th January 23rd @ Lawnwood

Tennis January 18th January 23rd @ LPA Tennis Courts

Track & Field January 18th January 23rd @ Lawnwood

Baseball January 25th January 30th @ Lawnwood

PLEASE NOTE: 1. There is a $100.00 processing fee

2. All grade levels may try-out for a spot on the team

3. Packet deadlines will NOT be extended

4. Packets can be printed at www.stlucie.k12.fl.us Under the parent/student tab, scroll down to

Athletic Sources and print the Athletic Packet - High School

5. The Concussion video must be completed at www.nfhslearn.com. The printed certificate must be

included with the packet at the time it is turned in.

6. First year athletes need to bring a copy of their birth certificate.

Intramural Sports (“A” Teams are 6th, 7th & 8th grades) (“B” Teams are 6th & 7th grades only)

Sport Packet Deadline Try-Out Dates & Times

Girl’s Volleyball September 22nd September 27th @ 2:00 - 4:00pm

Tournament Dates “A” Team December 3rd @ FP Central “B” Team December 10th @ SLW K-8

Boy’s Basketball January 6th Practice will start in November

Girl’s Basketball January 6th 1 or 2 days per week

Tournament Dates Boy’s & Girl’s “B” Team - February 25th Girl’s “A” Team - March 4th @ Forest Grove

Boy’s “A” Team March 11th @ Dan McCarty “Final 4”- March 25th @ FP Central

PLEASE NOTE: 1. There is a $20.00 processing fee

2. All practices are after school at LPA and students will need a ride home.

Athletic News

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The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an organization that recognizes and encourages academic achievement, character, service, leadership, and citizenship. Membership is both and honor and a commitment. The guidelines for membership are determined by the National Constitution of NJHS. The 2016-2017 Meeting Schedule for all members is as follows: September 14th, October 19th, November 9th, December 14th, January 11th, February 8th, April 12th, May 10th. All meetings will be held at Mr. Plasencia’s room in the Middle School Building, room 224. Attendance is mandatory. Please make transportation arrangements to be picked up by 2:30 pm. All members must pay the $15.00 membership fee before the November meeting. You may only miss 1 meeting per semester. You must have a minimum of 20 hours of community service for 8th graders and 30 hours for 9th graders. If you recently transferred to LPA, please bring a copy of your membership certificate or membership card along with a new membership fee of $15.00 to Mr. Plasencia as soon as possible.

Key Club

Key Club Mission Statement: Key Club is an international student-led organization, which provides its members with opportunities to

provide service, build character and develop leadership.

Vision: We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide.

Core values: The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.

Pledge: I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve

my nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

Motto: Caring–Our Way of Life

Objectives:

To develop initiative and leadership.

To provide experience in living and working together.

To serve the school and community.

To cooperate with the school principal.

To prepare for useful citizenship.

To accept and promote the following ideals:

To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life.

To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

To promote the adoption and application of higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship and social contacts.

To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.

To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render unselfish service and to build better communities.

To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase of

righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will.

2016-2017 LPA Key Club Meetings:

Meeting for all members will take place on the first Wednesday of every month at 2:00pm in the cafeteria. Please make transportation

arrangements to be picked up no later than 2:30pm.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Plasencia (Middle School, room 224) at nosley.plasencia@stlucieschools.org.

Club News

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Congratulatory News

Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding work they did on the

commemorative box for the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony:

Amanda Fishbein, Alivia Bienz & Andrew Flores. Janelly Ronquillo, Jordan Mead and Racheal

Capezza also assisted in painting the box.

MS Math Team News

LPA’s Middle School Math Team will begin meeting this month! There will be an informational meeting

after school on Thursday, October 13th in Middle School room # 105. All middle school students are wel-

come to attend. Please make arrangements to be picked up in the middle school/auditorium parking lot

at 2:30pm. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Totton at linda.totton@stlucieschools.org.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS

Parents: Have you been missing out on receiving the important automated calls from LPA? If you are not

receiving the calls, please go into your son/daughter’s Skyward account and check the box stating that you

do want to receive the automated calls from Lincoln Park Academy.

Should you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact our school at

(772) 468-5474.

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Date October Testing Schedule

October 13th Writing

October 14th Writing Make-ups

October 18th Reading (Session #1)

October 19th Reading (Session #2)

October 20th Reading Make-ups

October 21st Reading Make-ups

Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat1

2 3 Black Day 4 Orange Day 5 Black Day 6 Orange Day 7 Black Day 8

BG vs SLWC/PSL/MC 3:30 MS Band Fall Concert Picture Re-Take Day VB home Dig Pink Tournament

VB vs TCHS 4:30/5:30 SW @ Martin Co 6:30 BG vs Central/So Fork 3:30 9:00 - ???

GG vs JB/JC 3:30 Girls Soccer - Packets are DUE VB vs PSL 5/6:30 Senior Night GG vs Vero Beach 3:30

BOW vs So Fork 3:30 VB vs John Carroll 4/5:00 BOW @ Jensen Beach 3:30 XC Disney Classic

9 10 Orange Day 11 Black Day 12 13 Orange Day 14 Black Day 15 Fall Holiday for All

Blood Drive

GS - Tryouts XC - SLC Championships 3:30 HS Wind Sym. Fall Concert End of 1st 9 Week

BG - Districts @ Vero Beach 8am VB @ SLWC 4/5:00 BOW @ Central 3:30

GG Districts @ Fairwinds 8am SW @ FPWW 4:30 SW @ So Fork 4:30

Boys Soccer Cond. @ 4:00pm Boys Soccer Cond. @ 4:00pm Boys Soccer Cond. @ 4:00pm

16 17 18 Orange Day 19 Black Day 20 Orange Day 21 Black Day 22 SAC Meeting

Day Off - No School!!! Parent Night - High School Orchestra Fall Concert Senior Pinning

BOW vs TCHS 3:30

BG & GG Regional @ Lago Mar CC BOW Senior Night 3:15

Boys Soccer Tryouts @ 4:00pm Girls Basketball Packets are DUE VB Host Districts Finals @ 6pm XC Districts @ St Andrews 9am

23/30 24 Orange Day 25 Black Day 26 Orange Day 27 Black Day 28 Orange Day 29Girls Basketball Tryouts

BOW Districts @ Stuart Bowl 8am

31 Black DayBoys Basketball Packets are DUE

Boys Basketball Tryouts VB Regional Qte Finals SW Districts IRSC 9am VB Regional Semi XC Regionals @ 8am

BOW = Bowling / XC = Cross Country / BG = Boys Golf / GG = Girls Golf / SW = Swim & Dive / VB = Volleyball

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