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School Calendar & Information

Linganore High School Calendar Date Events at LHS Time Saturday, January 22 JV Girls Basketball vs Frederick HS V Girls Basketball vs Frederick HS 10:30 am 12:00 pm Sunday, January 23     Monday, January 24   Tuesday, January 25 JV Boys Basketball/Cheer vs Oakdale HS V Boys Basketball/Cheer vs Oakdale HS Schoology Parent Information Night - Media Center 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 6:00 pm Wednesday, January 26 V Wrestling Tri-Match vs TBA 5:00 pm Thursday, January 27 JV Boys Basketball/Cheer vs Catoctin V Boys Basketball/Cheer vs Catoctin 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Friday, January 28 Report Cards Issued  JV Boys Basketball/Cheer vs Urbana Watch      Here V Boys Basketball vs Urbana Watch   Here    5:30 pm 7:00 pm   For a calendar of School Events, go to the LHS Calendar Dates and times are subject to change. Student Parking  Bus Delays   Attendance Information If your student is going to be absent, late, or needs to leave early please email LHS.Attendance@fcps.org with your student's name, grade, date, time, and reason for absence. Or, call 240-566-9720, or 240-566-9721.

From Principal Hanlon

Dear Lancer Families,   As we begin our new semester, it is important to refresh our understanding of how to ensure a safe and smooth arrival and dismissal process for our car riders, bus riders, and student drivers, as well as our policy regarding late arrivals to school.    Morning Drop Off: Car riders are to be dropped off at the front entrance of the school beginning at 7:00 am. No cars should be pulling into parking spaces, using the bus lot, or dropping off in the stadium lot. The best time for no wait is 7:00 - 7:15 am. Cars are to pull around the perimeter of the lot, drop off at the front entrance, and proceed to the stop sign, where a right turn must be made to exit our campus at the stadium lot entrance. This process has been reviewed by our FCPS Transportation Department, Facilities, and our law enforcement partners, and is the best way to ensure everyone’s safety.    Late Arrivals: When students arrive late they check in through the attendance office. There is a table set up in the hall in front of the attendance office to allow more staff to write passes so the students are able to check in and move to class more quickly. Students should advise staff of the reason for the late arrival, such as lack of bus transportation, illness, or otherwise. Late arrivals which are not excused for valid reasons will be subject to our tiered system of consequences:   1st and 2nd unexcused lates: Warning 3rd and 4th unexcused lates: Lunch detention 5th and 6th unexcused lates: After School detention 7th and 8th unexcused lates: Parent - student - administrator conference for determination of next steps; student drivers lose parking privileges   When students are late to school, they are missing instructional time in their first block classes. Missing time over the course of a term can really add up for students as they miss out on their teacher’s announcements, directions, and warm ups in first block. Remember, classes begin at 7:30 am and the optimal time to drop off with little to no line of cars is 7:00 - 7:15 am.    Dismissal: Students are dismissed from the school day at 2:15 pm. Best time for little to no wait is 2:30 - 2:45. Car riders should be picked up using the same route through the front lot as for arrivals - enter and pull around the perimeter of the lot to pick up your student at the entrance. No cars should be parking on Old Annapolis Road, nor should anyone be making illegal u-turns on Old Annapolis Road. This is unsafe and illegal, and drivers are subject to citation by law enforcement.    Thank you for your continued partnership with us in your students’ safety and success in school.    Sincerely, Cindy Hanlon     News From the Office   LHS Unified Bocce Ball Team - Awarded the Gold Medal   Congratulations to Lindsey Blum, Lexi Crosby, Caitlyn Crosby, Grace Doy, Teia Lutman, Noah Nozal and Alina Partch for bringing home the Gold medal at the county Unified Bocce Ball Tournament on Wednesday! Way to go Lancers!   Mock Trial Team   Our first match was last week and we beat TJ by 12 points!  Unfortunately spectators are limited this year due to COVID so we can't invite you to come watch but we will keep you updated on our progress.  The civil case this year is a negligence action based around the site of the movie "The Blair Witch Project."  A teenager fell to his death going into the basement of the cabin where the final scene was filmed and the issue is whether the owner of the property was negligent or the teen assumed the risk of injury as a trespasser.  It was a really interesting case!   Plaintiff Team: Lawyers - Chloe Trevino, Zoe Theologou, and Casey Landahl Witnesses - Elaine Escamilla, Tom Olumide-Onabanjo, and Abbey Landahl Shadows: Jeff Joyal and Jack Winkler   Defense Team: Lawyers - Ben Conway, Tatum Pugh, and Ashley Alt Witnesses - Spencer McKinstry, Angela DeLaCruz, and Taylor Gepes Carroll Shadows: Hunter Hall, Marcia Nunez Delgado and Mariana Berrios   Academic Tournament   On Friday, January 14, the LHS Academic Team competed in their first match of the season and pulled of a come from behind victory over both Tuscarora and Middletown. These students demonstrated an amazing range of knowledge by answering questions from all areas of academia, pop trivia, and current events with correct answers ranging from Vietnam to Don Quixote, A Streetcar Named Desire to the Arctic Circle, the New York Yankees to manatees, and believe it or not, "pants". Congratulations to the following students who competed this weekend.    Zach Branch Nora Ellis Mabel Heine  Emily Jonas Daniel Amon Kotey Leaf Kullgren Eli Lubitz Thomas Scott Graham Smarick   Registration Night   Thank you to our many, many families who attended Registration Night this past Wednesday to speak with counselors and meet with teachers about our LHS course offerings. If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out. Remember the deadline for registering for courses for next school year is Friday, January 28th.  Welcome New LHS Staff!   Mr. Marcus Allen, Assistant Principal (G - N) Mr. Christopher Turner, Science Ms. Stephanie Stolz, French Ms. Therese Klein, Math Mr. Zackary Turner, Social Studies   Vote for Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB)   Each year the students of FCPS select a representative to serve as the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB).  The selected student is the voice of all students in FCPS on the Board.  The voting poll is open now through 4 pm on Thursday, January 27th to select the SMOB for the 2022-2023 school year.  All LHS students are eligible to cast a vote.  Students must be signed into their FCPS account to access the Voting Ballot.  On Thursday, February 3rd, the FCASC General Assembly will make the vote official through its Electoral College system.   There are 5 candidates from schools across the county.  Their speeches and candidate information are available on the FCPS SMOB Webpage.  The voting link can also be found on the FCPS webpage.    Please take this opportunity to vote and to help effectuate your influence on policy as we move forward into the 2022-2023 school year.   LHS Fundraisers LHS Key Club - Clothing Drive   The LHS Key Club is running a clothing drive for the Frederick Rescue Mission from Tuesday, January 18th through the Thursday, January 27th. Donations can be dropped off in the bins in the front atrium or in Mr. Brown's room, C101. Help your community stay warm this winter! For more information, please check out our Clothing Drive Flyer. Thank you in advance for your help.   LHS Band Fundraiser - Jersey Mike's   Come support the Linganore High School Marching Band with TWO restaurant fundraisers in TWO locations!   Jersey Mikes Mt. Airy and Urbana locations   Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26   Show this flyer or mention Linganore High School Band when you pay, or use code LMB15 in the app and Jersey Mike's will donate a portion of your purchase to support the LHS Band Boosters. This fundraiser is available BOTH nights at BOTH locations. Jersey Mike's Mt. Airy: 413 E Ridgeville Blvd, Mt Airy, MD 21771, (301) 829-5904 Jersey Mike's Urbana: 3278 Bennett Creek Ave Unit B, Urbana, MD 21704, (240) 436-2136.   Tutoring Information   Tutoring    Reminder that our After School Tutoring program starts up for semester 2 next week (see details below), and Saturday Academy begins February 5th -- email Tracey Cassidy for details and questions.    After School Tutoring Update   Below is the updated Linganore After School Spring Tutoring Schedule:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/138ElefpBmrTPXEB0Bbv8oP-krsAcCCQKBnWzsZkP0ck/edit?usp=sharing   After school tutoring is available for Algebra, Algebra 2, American Studies 2, Biology, Chemistry, English 9-12, FOT, Geometry, Health,  ITA, Physics of Earth and Space, Spanish 1 and 2,  and Woodworking. Students should come prepared to after school tutoring with materials, assignments and/or questions.     Tutor Me   FCPS purchased a new program called "Tutor Me". Tutor Me is an online tutoring program that will connect any FCPS middle or high school student to a live tutor, 24 hours a day in over 300 subjects. Log on day or night and in under 30 seconds you will be connected to one of over 10,000 verified tutors from the nation's top universities who are all experts in their field(s). Once matched, you'll enter a lesson space that features audio and video chat, screen sharing, virtual white boards, and much more. The program can be used from home or school. Tutors can provide homework help, understanding concepts, writing support, and SAT prep.   Students are able to log into "Tutor Me" using the single sign-in Clever tool found on their Chromebooks. Students can even access past tutoring sessions later on if needed. Teachers have added a link via their individual Schoology Course Page to the One-Pager. If your student needs help finding it, please have them reach out to their teacher for assistance. Here is an Introductory Video: Tutor Me Overview. Additionally, the following support documentation and videos will help students successfully navigate and use the TutorMe platform.     Dual Enrollment Students     Dual Enrollment Students:   Please make sure you complete and turn in your Dual Enrollment Participation Form to Ms. Kim Failor in Student Services by February 4, 2022. Please see Ms. Becker for the Dual Enrollment Packet.    Tuition payment for your Dual Enrollment course for the Spring 2022 semester with FCC is due by February 4 at 4 p.m.   Last day to withdraw from the class for full refund - January 28, 2022   Last day to withdraw from the class with 50% refund -February 4, 2022   Last day to withdraw from the course is April 9, 2022   Last day of classes-May 13, 2022   Questions?   Contact: Ms. Raeda Zietoon, DE Dean of Students - Raeda.Zietoon@fcps.org or Ms. Katherine Becker - DE Counselor - Katherine.Becker@fcps.org   Frederick Community College is holding a Virtual Meeting regarding information about Dual Enrollment on February 8, 2022 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Click here for links to Dual Enrollment.    https://www.frederick.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment.aspx   PAYMENT INFO:   For instructions on how to pay the tuition bill online please click the link below. Payment is due February 4, 2022.    PAYING TUITION BILL ONLINE Attention Sophomores Interested in Early College Information   For  current sophomores who are interested in applying for Early College with Frederick Community College (FCC), the application process opens on February 1, 2022. There will be a virtual informational session on February 17, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.    Click here for more information:  https://www.frederick.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment.aspx     AP Exam Students     Attention AP Exam Students-Spring Semester   This year, College Board will offer AP Exams using the paper/pencil format. The exam testing window is from May 2, 2022 to May 13, 2022. The make up/late testing window will be from May 17, 2022 to May 20, 2022. The cost of each exam is $96. If your student is eligible for free or reduced meals, please complete the FARMS form as soon as possible. FARMS Information. Please note that if your child registers late for an AP exam, there will be a $40 late fee charged in addition to the $96 cost of the exam.    Your child’s teacher will give them the join code to join the AP section where they will have access to study materials and AP Exam information. Please make sure your child has or creates a College Board account and joins the appropriate AP Classroom(s).    AP Registration forms will be available from teachers. You can also access these forms on the LHS website or by clicking on the link below. For paper copies, students can stop by the Assistant Principals’ Office and pick up a packet.    AP Exam Registration Forms   Once students complete the forms, please turn in to the Assistant Principal secretary, Christine Cline (christinem.cline@fcps.org). Payment is due at time of registration by using School Cash Online.    For Spring AP Exam Courses, the deadline to pay for an AP exam is March 4, 2022. If payment is made after March 4, there will be an additional charge of $40.    For any questions, please contact Raeda Zietoon by email at raeda.zietoon@fcps.org or by phone at 240-566-9719.      Yearbook News     Attention Seniors:   You must order your YEARBOOK by Jan 28 if you want your name printed on your book for FREE.   We will continue selling yearbooks online through March 30. Price is $70. Prices will go up to $85,  so SAVE MONEY and order yours soon!   To Order:  www.yearbookordercenter.com    Reference number 4625   Email Mrs. Bozzonetti with any yearbook questions.   tracy.bozzonetti@fcps.org

Sports News

Girls Varsity Tennis Information Any student wishing to play on this year's Girls' Varsity Tennis Team must sign up in Mr. Sunkel's room A139. An informational meeting will be held during Prep on Monday, January 24th. Spring Sports   FCPS is very excited to share that high school spring sports will begin Tuesday, March 1. All sport physicals must be dated April 1, 2021 or after and must be completed prior to Tuesday, March 1. Online registration must be completed prior to Tuesday, March 1. Please review the directions at the link below before beginning the registration process: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/Upload/0/6909.pdf Once each athletic team is chosen and the roster is finalized, parents will receive an email to let them know when they may go online and pay the participation fee. The fee is $95.   Note to parents: You will not be able to pay online until your student athlete is selected for the team and the roster has been finalized.   Payments will be due no later than Sunday, March 20 by 11:59 p.m. and may be made via School Cash Online http://www.fcps.org/athletics/athletic-fees   Follow @FCPSAthletics on Twitter and visit www.fcps.org/athletics for additional updates.           Buy Your Home Game Tickets Online   Avoid waiting until Game Day, Scrambling for cash, and standing in line. Purchase your home Game Tickets, Family and Individual Season Passes online! Go to, https://spicket.events/lancers. Individual tickets per game week will open each Monday morning for that week.  $6 for Adults (Age 18+) $2 for Students (Grades K-12) Free - Senior Citizens - Go to Ticket Booth Athletic Events   Stay up-to-date on the Lancers official athletic schedules at www.frederickcountycmc.org   Visit the NEW Linganore  Athletics Website: https://linganore.rschoolteams.com   Follow the Lancers on Twitter at @Lhsathltics01         Community Information   Sleep in Heavenly Peace   Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is an all-volunteer 501(C)(3) non-profit that builds twin beds, and delivers them, FREE of CHARGE, to families in Frederick County, Maryland whose kids, ages 4-17, are sleeping on the floor, a couch, or with their parents or siblings. Beds include NEW frames, mattresses, blankets, sheets, and pillows. See the fliers below for more information (they are also attached): English: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=15883 Spanish: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=15884   Seed to Roots Youth Arts Performance   The Weinberg Center of the Arts is in need of talented K-12 youth for dance, music, tableau and spoken word performances inspired by and within the theme of Black history and culture.  The deadline to apply to perform is January 4. The performance is on February 21. For more information, check out this Flyer.   YMCA Youth and Government   Maryland Youth and Government is a model legislative program that teaches high school students how to make government work. They elect their own leaders, legislate their own bills, and lobby for their vision of a better tomorrow. For more information check out the YMCA flyer.

LHS and COVID-19 Resources

LHS Linked Resources: Attendance Email - LHS.Attendance@fcps.org Please include full name, grade, and reason for absence. LHS Staff Directory LHS Website Chromebook Repair or Replacement  Submitting Assignments in Schoology Schoology Learning Management System (LMS) Information on Logging in to Chrome and Schoology and for Troubleshooting Solutions   Helpful Links: Eviction Prevention Videos and Legal Aid Assistance: English Version Spanish Version   Food Distribution WebApp:   Frederick organizations combined forces and created the "Frederick County GIS Food Distribution Public WebApp" to help community members easily find food distribution sites.  An individual just needs to search his/her address, and a list of food distribution sites will appear also indicating hours of distribution and whether any paperwork is required.   Frederick County GIS Food Distribution Public WebApp:   COVID-19 Resources:    In addition to essential school-related posts, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions at  fcps.org/update, here are Coronavirus COVID-19 resources you can rely on to understand and prevent the spread of disease: Health Metrics Dashboard Frederick County Health Department Maryland Department of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Governor's COVID-19 Pandemic: Orders and Guidance Mental Health Resources for Parents and Guardians to Help their Children