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Principal's Corner
As we get closer to re-opening campus, I want to make you aware of some upcoming information meetings.
Student Return to Campus Required Meeting – October 7th 12:15-12:45 p.m.
This meeting is for all students who have selected to return to campus for face-to-face instruction. We will review expectations, entrance locations and the schedule. A link will be available on the Lamar website for students to join the meeting.
The Next Phase of Reopening for Parents – October 7th, 5:30 p.m.
As part of the PTO General Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, I will review the latest information on the next phase of re-opening schools. A link will be provided on the Lamar website on Wednesday for parents to use to join the meeting.
I have received a few questions today about the anticipated number of students who are choosing to return to campus. Currently, about 35% have let us know their student would like to return to campus, with another 10% providing no response. We are continuing to reach out to families we have not heard from to make sure we have an accurate number. We anticipate approximately 1,300 students will return to campus, or just around 45% percent of students.
This will mean that we will be using a hybrid model, with students choosing in-person being identified in the red group (last name A-L) or the blue group (last name M-Z). Some students will be identified as priority students who will be offered the on-campus option every day – students identified as special education, students supported through 504, students identified as Limited English Proficient, and students who have been identified as economically disadvantaged. If your child falls into one of these groups, and you have selected in-person learning and you would like for your child to be in-person every day, please contact one of the program administrators listed below. Please note, this will put your child in contact with two different groups of students unless your child is in a self-contained, special education setting. This may increase the likelihood of potential exposure and the requirement to self-quarantine.
Special Education: Carol Rivers [email protected]
504: Stephanie Walton [email protected]
Limited English Proficient: Raymond Cain [email protected]
Economically Disadvantaged: Aida Tello [email protected]
So how would this work?
Monday, October 19
Red A-Day
On Campus: In-Person A-L (red group), Priority Students
Remote Virtual: In-Person M-Z (blue group), Remote Virtual Students
Tuesday, October 20
Red B-Day
On Campus: In-Person A-L (red group), Priority Students
Remote Virtual: In-Person M-Z (blue group), Remote Virtual Students
Wednesday, October 21
Teacher Service Day - No Students
Thursday, October 22
Blue A-Day
On Campus: In-Person M-Z (blue group), Priority Students
Remote Virtual: In-Person A-L (red group), Remote Virtual Students
Friday, October 23
Blue B-Day
On Campus: In-Person M-Z (blue group), Priority Students
Remote Virtual: In-Person A-L (red group), Remote Virtual Students
Monday, October 26
Red A-Day
On Campus: In-Person A-L (red group), Priority Students
Remote Virtual: In-Person M-Z (blue group), Remote Virtual Students
Tuesday, October 27
Red B-Day
On Campus: In-Person A-L (red group), Priority Students
Remote Virtual: In-Person M-Z (blue group), Remote Virtual Students
Wednesday, October 28
Blue A-Day
On Campus: In-Person M-Z (blue group), Priority Students
Remote Virtual: In-Person A-L (red group), Remote Virtual Students
Highlighted Events Thurs. Oct. 1st- Student Virtual Audition for Thespian (Online) 4:15 - 6:15 pm Fri. Oct. 2nd- Student Virtual Audition for Thespian (Online) 4:15 - 6:15 pm Sat. Oct. 3rd- Student Virtual Audition for Thespian (Online) 9 am - 1 pm Mon. Oct. 5th - Fri. Oct.9th- Student Virtual Audition for Thespian (Online) 4:15 -
6:15 pm Tues. Oct. 6th- Title 1 Parent Meeting (Online) 6 - 7 pm Wed. Oct. 7th- Virtual PTO Meeting (Online) 5:30 pm Wed. Oct. 7th- College Corner Workshop (Online) 6 pm Sat. Oct. 10th- Student Virtual Audition for Thespian (Online) 9 am - 1 pm Wed. Oct. 14th- Virtual College Night (Online) 6 - 8 pm
1-800-STUCOHey Texans! Are you interested in joining student council? Fill out this google form and sign up for our remind to get connected with us. https://tinyurl.com/y3wlql72 Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@lamarstudentcouncil) and Twitter (@lamarstucoo). Feel free to email us any comments, questions, or concerns to [email protected]. Go Texans!
REMEMBER THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS OCTOBER 5th
Go Vote Video by STUCO: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-kmK0l3N4qfTQ3z9bB4wfi3clWZzwOpT/view?usp=sharing
Helpful Tips Not sure how to log in? Check out our Technology website for videos and click sheets to help you get started.
https://sites.google.com/view/lamar-tech-help/home?authuser=0
Didn't pick up your schedule? You can see it on HISD Connect Student and Parent Portal.
https:// hisdconnect.houstonisd.org/public
Problems with your laptop or didn't pick up a laptop at Lamar?
We have tech support on campus Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-11 or Tuesday or Thursday 1-3. Please email [email protected] for assistance.
Don't have access to wifi and need a hotspot?
Email [email protected]
Need help with something else? Use your Advocacy Teacher to identify your Academic Dean or Assistant Principal and send them an email.
If your Advocacy Teacher is … Your Academic Dean is …
Your Assistant Principal is...
Mr. Arjon or Mr. A. Ryan Mr. Jefferson [email protected]
Dr. Cain [email protected]
Ms. Argueta or Ms. Valle Ms. Lawrence [email protected]
Ms. King [email protected]
Mr. Ross or Mr. Bajracharya/Ms. Langford Ms. Kamla [email protected]
Dr. Mosby [email protected]
Mr. Rivera-Colon or Mr. Shalin Ms. Ballard [email protected]
Ms. Fernandez [email protected]
Mr. Sartor or Mr. Sarabia Ms. Brooks [email protected]
Ms. Mann [email protected]
Ms. Cobb or Mr. Firozi Mr. Mahone [email protected]
Mr. Thompson [email protected]
Ms. Rancifer or Ms. Hicks Ms. Pruitt [email protected]
Ms. Pizana [email protected]
Mr. Mahendran or Ms. Wu Ms. Quintero [email protected]
Mr. Alaniz [email protected]
HISD 2020 - 2021 District Calendar:
Click: 2021_Calendar_English_Updated081420_V2 (1).pdf BELL SCHEDULE:
8:20 First Bell
8:30 1st/5th Period
10:03 Bell
10:10 2nd/6th Period
10:25 ADA
11:45 Lunch
12:15Student Support/Advisory/Club Meetings/Faculty Meetings
12:48 Bell
12:55 3rd/7th Period
2:28 Bell
2:35 4th Period
4:10 Dismissal
Title 1 Virtual Parent MeetingWhen: Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Where: Online (TBA)Time: 6:00-7:00 P.M.
Click: Title 1 Parent Meeting Flyer 2020.pdf for further details.
Virtual PTO MeetingWhen: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Where: Teams Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a444c0853b84746a5844a512af08ef518%40thre
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Time: 5:30 pm
College Corner Workshop WednesdayCollege Workshop Wednesday is a series of online informational session for students and parents to learn about different aspects of the college admissions process. The PTO and Maggie Trendell, the Lamar HS College Access Coordinator, have set up a schedule of topics that would be relevant and helpful.
The information sessions are one hour long, with 45 minutes of presentation and then 15 minutes of Q and A. These sessions are accessible to all students at Lamar HS and their families and the Teams link will be emailed to student accounts.
FALL 2020 DATES & TOPIC
October 7th – Selective Colleges: Planning & Applying presented by Bright Futures Consulting
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: Join Microsoft Teams MeetingFuture Dates: Coming Soon
College CornerCan you believe that we are already in October?!
We have a NEW SYSTEM AT LAMAR for Official Sealed Paper Transcripts.
Official sealed paper transcripts are now available for students to request and pay for on SchoolPay. https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Lamar-HS-Transcipt-/SdWFQYS
This feature will allow you to request transcripts for any schools that DOES NOT take official transcripts electronically through Naviance. You can also make this request for any scholarship that needs an official sealed paper transcript sent to them. These transcripts will be printed, sealed, and mailed to the address you provide when you fill out your SchoolPay order form.
How to know if you need this? You can see if a school you are applying to does not take transcripts electronically because it is indicated with a postage stamp on the “Colleges I am Applying To” section of your Navaince portal. You will NOT need to use this feature for Texas A&M. Texas A&M shows the postage stamp BUT they take the SRAR as your official record and will also take a T-REX transcript that only top 10% will need to request once they have submitted their application. This request will need to be made to the registrar’s office. All transcripts requested on Navaince that can be sent electronically will be done so for free.
http://admissions.tamu.edu/SRAR - More information on the SRAR for Texas A&M
Virtual College NightWhen: Wednesday, October 14th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pmClick Virtual College Fair Flyer .png for additional information
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SAT/PSAT Testing UpdatesSince March 2020, the College Board and most of its associated testing sites have had to cancel or postpone all PSAT and SAT testing. This has affected the college readiness testing opportunities we have been able to offer in Houston ISD. With students returning to campus in a few weeks, we have been able to schedule school day SAT/PSAT testing opportunities for our students. All students (whether virtual or in-person) will be allowed to come to Lamar to test for free on their assigned day. As these tests are only available in an in-person setting, students will not be required to participate in SAT/PSAT testing. Additional information regarding testing safety procedures and logistics will be communicated next week.
Tuesday, October 27 (8:30 AM) – SAT for 12th graders
Thursday, October 29 (8:30 AM) – PSAT/MNSQT for 11th graders (This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
PSAT testing for 9th and 10th graders has been rescheduled for January/February 2021.
For more information about the PSAT and SAT, please visit the College Board website. To help prepare, students are encouraged to complete practice on Khan Academy's Official SAT Practice website. When students connect their College Board account with Khan Academy a free personalized SAT test preparation plan is developed just for them. Students who use Khan Academy’s SAT practice average a 115 point increase on their SAT score, as well as qualify for scholarships from the College Board.
Recommendation Letter RequestIf a student needs a college recommendation letter, the student needs to fill out Recommendation Letter Request Survey - Counselor.pdf and send this information to Ms. Quintero [email protected] or Ms. Pruitt [email protected].
LHS Water Polo Congratulations!
USA Water Polo is happy to announce four Lamar Water Polo Athletes recognized as2019 - 2020 Academic All-American award recipients. These athletes earned GPAs of 3.50 or higher while participating in National USA Water Polo events. We are proud to acknowledge their hard work and dedication in the pool and in the classroom.
For the complete list of the 2019–2020 Academic All-Americans, please visit our AAA web page. This list will be published in USA Water Polo’s SkipShot Magazine and named athletes will receive USA Water Polo All-American Certificates and Letterjacket Patches.
USA Water Polo
Our four Lamar athletes are Madeleine Baird, Sam Fereday, Elizabeth Fisher and Isaac Merwin. They answer to their teammates as MadDawg, Big Lefty, Lizzy and Keeper. While Maddie and Lizzy graduated with the class of 2020, Isaac returns for his Senior year and Sam is a rising Sophomore and at the core of Lamar’s Polo future in the UIL.
These players excelled in their IB classes here at Lamar. They all four swam for the Texans in the 2020 Swimming Season (girls claiming District Championship). But it was in the game of water polo they invested their hearts and souls. In addition to their High School water polo season (cut short by Covid), these athletes, along with 20 more of their teammates, pursued excellence through USA Club Water Polo, training with former Lamar Coach Rudy Thomas and representing West Houston Water Polo in the nationwide Olympic Development programs. We applaud their accomplishments and are proud of their dedication.
Lamar FootballWoodlands vs Lamar Game Friday October 2nd 7:00 p.m.
Conroe ISD Athletics Ticketing Plan & Stadium Safety Protocols Varsity Football –Woodforest Bank Stadium Seating at both stadiums will be limited to a 50% capacity in accordance with UIL rules.
Safety Protocols
Prior to entering a CISD stadium, all ticketed guests are acknowledging they have completed the COVID self-screening and are symptom free. Screening protocols will be clearly displayed at all stadium entrances. In accordance with Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-29, all spectators will be required to wear masks at all times. Spectators must maintain social distancing and stay 6 feet away from other groups.
One may also register for a new account at https://apps.conroeisd.net/EventTickets/Register.aspx.
Varsity families may also purchase beginning now to prior to the game through 7:30p.m. the day of the game. PIN Code: 5A989C
Create profiles with username(email) and password. Click on General Admission box – and then it will let you order tickets (2 max) and purchase for $7 per ticket)
Go Lamar Texans!
2020-2021 All Football Schedules.pdf
School Store Pick-Up
Online SchoolPay orders may be picked up Monday- Friday from 8 am – 4 pm from the transit center.
Having Trouble Receiving HISD and Lamar Emails
If you are having trouble receiving the district and Lamar's emails, please email [email protected] and request to be reinstated to the distribution list.
If you are receiving emails and would like to be removed, please email [email protected] and request to be removed from the distribution list.
Communities in SchoolsThe Communities In Schools team is here to provide services for personal and academic challenges students face through one-on-one and small group meetings to work through difficulties that may hinder student success. The Communities In Schools team would like to provide this brochure about our services to give you more details about how we help support students achieve academic and mental wellness.
Click CIS-Houston Lamar Information.docx for additional information.
Student Voter RegistrationWith less than one week until the October 5th voter registration deadline, it's vital that every eligible Lamar student is a registered Texas voter.
All eligible students who will be 18 years old on Election Day have the opportunity to register. Students can register to vote at votetexas.gov.
Make sure your voice is heard and your vote is counted on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020!!
Why do we vote video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pr4Ii3vfWqu4Agy1oXWnxvM9QG02xOrA/view
Harris County Clerk Needs Civic Minded Students – Deadline Approaching!The Harris County Clerk's office is encouraging students across Harris County to apply to work in the upcoming November 3, 2020 General Election. We ask that all interested students apply no later than Friday, October 9, 2020.
Students can apply online here www.harrisvotes.com/studentclerks or click the button below.
When students serve on Election Day they receive:
$17 an hour Paid training An excused absence from school
A letter of recommendation from Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins.
Lamar Life Hey Texans! Have you seen our new website? Lamar Life has built a student-led online publication for all things Lamar! Keep up with the latest news, features, sports, and more at www.lamarlife.org. We also have student-led social media platforms @lamarlifeonline on both Instagram and Twitter. We look forward to providing reliable information and engaging digitally with our fellow Texans!
An Inspirational Moment"No one is perfect. That's why pencils have erasers."
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