Falcon Newsletter - LCISD
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#betheoneLCISD Falcon News let ter JANUARY 29, 2021 FROM THE DESK OF MR. KIPPING Dear Falcon Family, Each year the Lamar Classroom Teachers Association selects a Teacher and Paraprofessional of the year for the District. We are proud to announce the Foster High School finalists, Mr. Techmanski, Teacher of the Year and Mrs. LaMothe, Paraprofessional of the Year. These two fine staff members have impacted hundreds, if not thousands of students at Foster and we are grateful for their service to our community. Give them both a shout out when you see them. We are in the middle of subject selection for all students at Foster. Many parents have questions and concerns about picking classes. It is a process that takes many weeks. Please be patient when asking specific questions of counselors. They are meeting with each student individually over the next few weeks. When we get to that process the counselors will be glad to contact you. Subject selection is a living process and changes will and can be made well into the summer. Lastly, the window to change your learning modality is OPEN NOW until February 5 th . If you are going to change to either virtual or face to face it needs to be done now. We will not honor changes after February 5 th . Have a great weekend. Protect the Nest!! Jerry Kipping, FHS Principal Attention!!! Do You Want to Change Your Child’s 5th Six Weeks Learning Model? If you would like to change your child’s 5th six weeks learning to face to face or virtual, the timeframe to do that is now. The deadline is February 5. The Learning Model Change Form will be available in the Parent’s Skyward Access Center. You must log-in as the parent in order to make changes.
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#betheoneLCISD
Falcon Newsletter JANUARY 29, 2021
FROM THE DESK OF MR. KIPPING
Dear Falcon Family,
Each year the Lamar Classroom Teachers Association selects a Teacher and
Paraprofessional of the year for the District. We are proud to announce the Foster
High School finalists, Mr. Techmanski, Teacher of the Year and Mrs. LaMothe,
Paraprofessional of the Year. These two fine staff members have impacted hundreds,
if not thousands of students at Foster and we are grateful for their service to our
community. Give them both a shout out when you see them.
We are in the middle of subject selection for all students at Foster. Many parents
have questions and concerns about picking classes. It is a process that takes many
weeks. Please be patient when asking specific questions of counselors. They are
meeting with each student individually over the next few weeks. When we get to that
process the counselors will be glad to contact you. Subject selection is a living
process and changes will and can be made well into the summer.
Lastly, the window to change your learning modality is OPEN NOW until February
5th. If you are going to change to either virtual or face to face it needs to be done now.
We will not honor changes after February 5th.
Have a great weekend.
Protect the Nest!!
Jerry Kipping, FHS Principal
Attention!!! Do You Want to Change Your Child’s
5th Six Weeks Learning Model?
If you would like to change your child’s 5th six weeks learning to face to face or virtual,
the timeframe to do that is now. The deadline is February 5. The Learning Model
Change Form will be available in the Parent’s Skyward Access Center. You must log-in
as the parent in order to make changes.
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FHS Athletic Booster Club Black & Gold Bash
Please check out the virtual Black & Gold Bash before its too late.
Coaches created a wish list of items needed for their sport. Those items can be found here.
Also, our silent auction is ongoing and closes Sunday, January 31 @ 5pm!!! Don’t miss out on
some awesome items. Click here to join the fun:
Questions please email Michelle Biggs @ [email protected]
FHS Band Students
Host a Fundraiser Please click on the images to view the
fundraiser
Did you Fail a Class 1st Semester??
FHS is offering an opportunity to “recover” credit to any student who failed 1st semester.
Students will be assigned a credit recovery on-line course to recover credit for six weeks 1,
six weeks 2, and/or six weeks 3. Students who are successful in completing the on-line
course will earn a maximum grade of a 70 for the recovered six weeks.
This credit opportunity for 20-21 fall semester is available to virtual and on-campus students,
grades 9-12. The deadline to sign-up is TODAY, January 29th.
Please click here for more information and to see which classes are eligible.
Hot Spots are Available
At the beginning of the school year surveys were sent to all LCISD families and students asking if you
were in need of internet service. If you responded “yes” to the survey, you are still eligible to receive a
hot spot and 12 months of internet service. All required LCISD forms must be completed online
through the Parent Skyward Access Center. These forms need to be filled out prior to picking up a hot
spot. If you have any questions, please contact Kara Day at [email protected]
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WIT Students Visit TTU and Tesla, Virtually
The Foster WIT program participated in a virtual field trip to Texas Tech University (TTU). The field
trip began with a presentation from the TTU Visitor's Center. The presentation discussed the
application process, scholarship opportunities, tuition, and campus life. Then, a TTU student led a
virtual tour of campus; the tour included various academic buildings, dorms, and athletic
complexes. After touring TTU, the Foster WIT program watched a video tour of the Tesla
factory. The 2019-2020 WIT program visited the Toyota manufacturing facility in San Antonio last
year, so the returning WIT members compared the Tesla factory to the Toyota manufacturing
facility. Although university and industry field trips look different this year, the Foster WIT program
had a fantastic time!
Course Selection Information FHS counselors hosted a Course Selection Parent Night via Zoom this week. If you were
unable to attend, please click on the links below to receive all information that was shared
that night. You will need to know your child’s Canvas log-in information to retrieve some of
this following information. Reminder that the “Career Plan” in the student’s Skyward portal
is available through February 6th. If your student missed meeting with Course Selection, no
worries...counselors will be meeting with each student one-on-one before Spring Break to
verify courses, make changes, and answer any additional questions.
Secondary Course Selection Catalog
Endorsement Flowcharts
Course Selection 2021-2022
Foster PAP, AP, and Dual Courses 2021-2022
2021-2022 HB5 Presentations
2021-2022 Course Selection Offerings
Career Plan Course Selection Instructions
Scholarship Opportunities
The George Foundation Higher Education Scholarship Application is
up and running. The deadline is February 15th. The George
Foundation has moved to a single application for both the high school
and higher education awards. Students only need to apply to the one
application (seniors and those already enrolled). Click here to access
the application.
What is Project Graduation?
Project Graduation (ProGrad) is an all-night celebration following the graduation ceremony.
It is completely drug and alcohol free and gives seniors a chance to earn great prizes.
For more information, follow ProGrad:
Facebook: FHS ProGrad 2021
Instagram: @FHSProGrad21
Twitter: @FGrad21
Remind 101: Text the code @d7dkbk to 81010
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Youth in Philanthropy
Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) is going to try and host a virtual YIP program. Students will be
meeting virtually both in large and small groups and working directly with a mentor and a
nonprofit. The applications are now online. Once YIP receives the applications they will have
a better idea of the exact program and will keep you all posted. This program is for juniors
and seniors only. Please click here to find out more information about YIP and to apply.
Senior
Panoramic Picture
Mark your calendar, seniors!
Senior Panoramic Picture
April 13, 2021
10:15 AM
In Front of Foster
FHS Graduation Date
Date: May 19, 2021
Time: 8:00 PM
Rain Make-up
Date: May 20, 2021
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Traylor Stadium
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!! Do You Need A Smart Tag Replacement?
Students and parents may now purchase and pay for a Smart Tag replacement via the
Transporation webpage. To order a card, please click here or scan the available QR codes.
The information will then be forwarded to your school.
School Day SAT for all Juniors
On March 3, 2021 Foster High School will administer the SAT School Day to all students
enrolled in 11th grade. The district will cover the cost of the SAT School Day and students will
not need to pay. All on campus juniors for the 5th six weeks will automatically be registered
for this test. For planning purposes, we are requiring that all virtual juniors register using
this link if they plan to report to campus on March 3rd to take this test.
Junior—SAT School Day Registration
The registration deadline is Monday, February 15, 2021. Please note that the SAT School Day
must be taken in person and there is not a virtual testing option. This link can also be found
in Canvas under the Counselor’s Corner. Virtual students registered to take the SAT School
Day will receive an email with additional test day information on or before February 24,
2021. If you have any questions, please email our testing coordinator Chrystie
Vickery. [email protected]
Why Take AP Classes!!
• Challenge yourself academically
• Build college skills, time management, critical thinking, and scholarship writing
• Set yourself apart in college admission
• Earn college credit and placement with a successful exam score
• “AP” on your high school transcript shows colleges you’ve tackled college level work
• Opportunity to study a subject in depth, providing you with new insights
