The Falcon Flyer: October 2024
Important Dates for October
- October 4th – Homecoming Game vs York High School
- October 5th – Homecoming Dance (8:00 – 11:00 p.m.)
- October 9th-10th – Final Exams
- October 11th-15th – Fall Break
- October 16th – Start of Quarter 2
Homecoming News
Lincoln Northwest students must complete all required paperwork to be eligible for dances. Outside guest forms need to be completed the week before the dance date. Other requirements:
- Students must have no more than one “F” or unsatisfactory at the time of purchase
- Students must not have any out-of-school suspensions during the current term
- Students must have all fines paid or a plan in place to make payments
- All other circumstantial situations will be determined by the administration
Ticket Sales
Homecoming tickets go on sale for 10 dollars the week of homecoming during lunchtime outside the concession stand across from the black box theater.
- Wednesday, October 2 – tickets on sale
- Thursday, October 3 – tickets on sale
- Friday, October 4 – tickets on sale
*Tickets will be sold after school on Friday from 3:00 – 3:30 in the lobby outside of the Student Success Center
Library News
Need a Library Book Now?
Did you know students can read graphic novels and magazines in Sora. No holds, no wait! These materials are always available for students to borrow and read. Borrow and read one of the thousands of high-interest, popular eBooks in Sora.
- Go to portal.lps.org.
- Log in with your LPS credentials. Contact your school office if your student does not know his/her username and password.
- Select Sora from the alphabetical listing in the LPS portal.
- Browse and check out an eBook.
- You can also download the Sora App on your devices.
Digital Citizenship Tips
Our students are learning about online communication and etiquette. Here are some prompts to help you continue the conversation at home:
- What is the difference between face-to-face and online conversations? When would it be better to talk to someone in person rather than texting or posting something online?
- Why should you ask permission before posting a photo or video of someone else online?
- How do you avoid other online distractions (games, browsing other websites, etc.) while doing schoolwork online?
Want ideas for supporting digital citizenship in your home? Follow your school, LPS Library Services, or #lpsdigcit on social media to get weekly tips. Or find the whole collection here: https://home.lps.org/libraries/digital-citizenship/
Book Recommendations
Students were able to provide book recommendations as part of our Read S’More books display in the month of September. Students who participated, received a S’More treat and had their recommendation and corresponding book on display. We loved hearing about what they were reading and what they had to say to persuade others to read the same book. New books also arrived in September — new fiction day is always an exciting time!
Announcements
Synergy
ParentVUE – the LPS Parent PortalSynergy ParentVUE is the “one-stop shop” for information about your student’s teachers and classes. In addition to providing parents/guardians secure access to student grades and assignments (secondary), attendance, and class information, ParentVUE is also the avenue to verify student enrollment in LPS. During the school year, parents can submit absences for their student(s) with just a few clicks! (see below) Parents of secondary students can also pay fees (Chromebook fines, yearbooks, etc.) via ParentVUE.
The District’s goal is to ensure at least one parent/guardian per household has activated and uses their ParentVUE account. If you haven’t yet acquired an account, please contact the school office for an activation key at 402-436-1187.
More information about ParentVUE can be found on our school home page under the ParentVUE button.
- Save time: Report student absences via ParentVUE
- You can save yourself a phone call by using ParentVUE to report full-day absences (partial day absences still require a call to the school office to specify what time the student will be gone). There is also a place to add a note if more explanation or details are needed. The attendance office will view and process the information you enter.
- If using the ParentVUE app (phones & tablets):
- Select the appropriate student and click the blue “Report Absence” button to enter the date(s) and reason for the absence(s).
- If using ParentVUE via the web:
- Toggle to the appropriate student in the upper left hand corner. Next, click on the Attendance button and then the blue “Report Absence” button to enter the absence.
Bully Prevention Month
October is bully prevention awareness month. To reinforce the importance of bully prevention, the LPS Strategic Plan supports student and staff wellbeing and outcomes as priority areas. Our LPS Anti-Bullying Policy commits to providing physically safe and emotionally secure environments for all students and staff. To support this policy, bully prevention is taught through a variety of content areas and opportunities. In addition, all LPS middle and high schools have a Hope Squad. Hope Squad members are respectful and empathetic UPSTANDERS who aim to connect their peers to a trusted adult who can help. Our continued focus is to increase awareness of bully prevention and provide opportunities for students to apply self awareness, social awareness and responsible decision making skills. We are #strongertogether as we stand against bullying.
Thank you for your continued support with bully prevention efforts in Lincoln Public Schools. Below are resources for families about bully prevention.
Resources for Families
- Cyberbullying Prevention 101
- Cyberbullying: What Teens Need to Know
- Website: https://pacerteensagainstbullying.org/
- Website: Cyberbullying Research Center
- Lincoln Public Schools Resource: The-Facts-About-Bullying
- Nebraska Department of Education Parent Resource: NDE Bullying Flowchart
Counseling Center
Connect With Your Northwest School Counseling Team!
Brooke Sharpe
Last Names A-C & All LPS Focus Program Students
Dual Credit & AP Coordinator
bsharpe@lps.org
Margaret Pass
Last Names D-MN
NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Coordinator
mpass@lps.org
Kelsey Dady
Last Names MO-Z
SCIP Team & Hope Squad Coordinator
kdady@lps.org
News From the Northwest School Counseling Team
Date | Time | Event | Who: How to Connect |
|---|---|---|---|
September 30 | 11:15 a.m.—1:30 p.m. | College Resource Center | All Students: Access during their lunch only |
October 1 | 9:00—11:00 a.m. | ASVAB CEP | Selected students in grades 10-12: Limited sign-up posted in grade-level Google Classrooms |
October 2 | 9:45—11:00 a.m. | The Career Academy Info Session | All Sophomores: More details will be emailed to staff separately |
October 2 | 5:30—7:00 p.m. | Senior Family Night | All Seniors and Junior Early Graduates |
October 3 | 1:30—3:00 p.m. | NACRAO College Fair | All Students: Pre-registration is required |
October 4 | 9:15—10:00 a.m. | ASVAB CEP Results Session | Selected students who participated in the ASVAB |
September 30—October 4 | All Day | College Spirit Week | Participation and Scavenger Hunt/Bingo Activities |
LPS FAFSA Completion Information
