Lincoln High School
Bulletin – October 20, 2009

New Items:

Winter Softball League

All girls interested in playing winter league softball please attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 20th, @ 2:45 on the softball field bleachers.

Spirit Bus

A.S.B. is hosting a Spirit Bus for the Patrick Henry Football Game on November 6th. The cost is $5.00 and does NOT include your admission into the game. You must pick up a permission slip in the A.S.B. room or central office. Seats are on a first come, first serve basis. You must turn in your permission slip and money to room 146 (A.S.B) in order to reserve your seat. If you have any questions, see Mr. Camacho in the A.S.B. room at lunch.

GEAR UP Peer Tutoring Program

Do you have a 3.5 GPA or above and are you interested in earning SERVICE LEARNING HOURS for high school graduation and college applications? The GEAR UP Peer Tutoring Program is the place to be! Come see Mr. Castro in the 500 building or sign up in the Career Center.

Do you need help with homework after school?

On the east side, you can drop by T Cubed, Room 544, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 4p. On the west side, the Learning Lab, Room 450, will also be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30p – 4p. Take care of your academics! First progress report comes out soon…

Jostens

Jostens Representatives will be back on our campus October 22nd during lunch to take class ring orders. If you purchase or put down a $50 deposit on a class ring, the student will receive a free cap and gown. You do not need to be a senior to purchase a class ring. The free cap and gown will also be given to you your senior year if you are an underclassmen. For an order form – please come to the A.S.B. room during lunch or the central office. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Camacho in room 146 (A.S.B.)

Club Rush Day

Club Rush Day has been postponed until November 6th. Come out and check out all the clubs that Lincoln has to offer. Get information and get involved. If you club has not signed up yet, please do so A.S.A.P.!

Circle of Friends

Don’t forget that Circle of Friends will hold its first lunch tomorrow, Wednesday in the Science and Engineering Center. We will meet in the 447 classroom, and your school lunch will be waiting for you. You will meet your peer friends and have a craft activity. New and interested members are also invited at attend. We’ll see you in Room 447 downstairs at the beginning of lunch. Wear your t-shirt!

Seniors

Senior Class meetings are held Monday’s after-school in Room 469. Please join us in planning future senior events like our Winter Gram fundraiser, Pat and Oscars fundraiser and Prom.

A.R.S.O.

This Thursday, there will be an A.R.S.O. <African Revolutionary Student Organization> meeting in room 554 in the Center for Social Justice at 2:45 pm until 4:00 p.m. There will be a special guest – Mr. Diaz – presenting Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts and dance form.)

MECHA Fundraiser

Every Wednesday MECHA will be selling TOSTILOCOS after school @ 3:00 p.m. In the main quad for the 9th grade center for SocialJustice. Tostilocos will cost $2.75.

American Red Cross Club at Lincoln

Come be a part of a great organization new to Lincoln. Besides CPR, the American Red Cross Club will help the Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission – to relieve human suffering by preventing, preparing for, and responding to emergencies. Your membership will help your community and even provide world wide support. Earn community service hours and add to your Senior Exhibition. They meet every Tuesday after school. Contact Mr. Monday in Public Safety – room 351 for more information or check them out at their booth on Club Rush Day.

Ally Week

This week is “Ally Week,” a national youth led effort empowering students to be allies against anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) bullying, harassment and name-calling in K-12 schools. Ally Week is about encouraging people to be allies in our school and asking them to sign the Ally Pledge to intervene in bullying and harassment throughout the school year. Ally Week is an opportunity for our school to demonstrate respect and assure safety for all students. The Ally Pledge will be available this Thursday in the library and select classrooms if you would like to participate.

Library

Your Lincoln Library is supporting ALLY WEEK. Stop by and see the collection of GLBT non-fiction and fiction books that are on display.

Repeat Items:

Lincoln High Nordstrom Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Crystal Morgan for winning the $10,000 Nordstrom scholarship.

Employment Opportunity

The County of San Diego is offering high school students an employment opportunity as a Student Worker. The rate of pay = $11.67. Students interested should go to the Career Center (room107) for more information. FYI – one Lincoln High student has applied for a position and will be working for the Sheriff’s Dept.

Lincoln Hat Policy

Students please be aware that Lincoln High School has a NO HAT policy. Students caught wearing a hat by a staff member may be asked to give up the hat. If the student is unwilling to give up the hat, they are subject to discipline and possible suspension.

CAL – SOAP Reps

Two representatives, Ngozi Okeh & Rosanne Edu, from the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (CAL-SOAP) are now on campus Mon – Fri from 8:am – 1:pm. Ngozi, a sophomore at UCSD, is available Mon and Fri. Rosanne, a senior at SDSU, is available Tues and Thurs. Both representatives will be located in the Career Center (rm 107). They are here to assist students with financial aid, scholarships, college options and college applications.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 ~ 6:00p – 8:30p | Cal SOAP College Fair @ Scottish Rite Center |

Over 100 PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT and PUBLIC colleges will be represented at this year’s Cal SOAP College Fair, in addition to specific workshops such as: “the secrets of selective colleges”, “the College Athlete”, and “California community colleges and the transfer process”. We will have two busses departing Lincoln High School to attend this event, and we want you and your parent/guardian to ride the bus with us! Come and find the college that best fits YOU! Save your spot on the bus by signing up in the Career Center by Friday, October 16 at 3pm. Questions? Contact Ms. Cruz.

Paper Recycling

Staff and Students: Please make sure that you are recycling all paper products. There should be a paper recycling box in each classroom and common areas. Save the Earth!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Copies of the Better Business Bureau and Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarships are available in the Career Center (rm 107). Both scholarships are due in October. You must have a 3.0 G.P.A. to apply for the Coca-Cola Scholarship.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

All seniors must complete a minimum of 30 hours of community service. All 9th – 11th grade students are encouraged to participate in community service during the school year. Don’t wait until your senior year. See Mr Loessel, in the Career Center, if you have questions.

ACT & SAT Testing

All seniors are reminded to sign up for the next ACT and SAT tests especially if you plan to apply to a UC or CalState University. Fee waivers are availble through your Center’s Counselor. See Mr Loessel if you have questions.