Lincoln High School Bulletin
March 16, 2010

New Items:

Boys Basketball Game

Come support our Boys Varsity Basketball Team as they compete for the title of Southern California Champs this Saturday at USC Galen Center at 4 PM vs. Compton High School. Tickets can be purchased at the game or on Ticketmaster, prices start at $10 for students and you must have student I.D.! Come out this Friday during lunch in the center quad to cheer them on to victory!

MTV Made Casting Auditions

MTV’s “Made” will interview Lincoln students this Friday, March 19th at lunch in front of the theater. Student’s who have unique stories and dreams, are encouraged to come to the interview. For a casting packet, please pick one up in the A.S.B. room at lunch or in the central office.

FRIENDS OF JUNE BLACKNELL

Please wear your PURPLE (June’s favorite color) and join us in room 601 this Thursday, March 18 during lunch. We will have a small vigil/rally for those wishing for June’s speedy recovery. If you know June, come and show your support.

Hurley Walk the Walk Applications Are Due Next Week!

Are you interested in being a model for the National Walk the Walk Fashion Show this August? If so, applications are available now in the A.S.B. room and central office. They are due by March 22nd to Mr. Camacho in the A.S.B. room – please make sure to pick one up early to give to your counselor. Good luck!

Clubs and Organizations Advisors Meeting

This Thursday (3/18) – A.S.B. is hosting a meeting for the multi-cultural food fair. Please come to room 146 during lunch or send your president – only one person from each organization will be allowed into the meeting. Thank you!

Blood Drive

Do you want to save up to three lives? Applications are available in the A.S.B. room or Central Office. You must be at least 16 years old to donate. Our next blood drive will be on March 24th. Please come by the ASB room (146) during lunch for details.

Senior Package

Order forms will be delivered to seniors who signed up this week. If you did not get one, see Ms. Ramirez a.s.a.p. They are due no later to Ms. Renuad (financial office) no later than April 16th.

Senior Cap & Gowns

Seniors – you must now mail your order form to Josten’s for your Cap and Gown – the unit itself costs $30. The address is on the top right hand side of the packet envelope. Orders placed after March 17th, will have a $10 late fee added. If students need a new order form and packet, there are extras available in the ASB office. Mail yours today!

Call All Juniors – Class of 2011!

There is an important meeting tomorrow (Wed. 3/17) after school in room 548. We will be discussing an important way to make money for our class and get community service hours at the same time – by working the next two elections as a poll worker! Come get an application today – they are due next week before we go on break.

Repeat Items:

Fundraiser for AVID

AVID is sponsoring a run to support and raise funds for AVID and Leukemia. If you are a student who has suffered from Leukemia or you have a sibling who is suffering from Leukemia, please see Mrs. Hubbard or Mr. Ochoa in the Center for Social Justice.

Heritage Day Parade Results & More

Congratulations to all of our groups that participated in the Heritage Day Parade last week. Lincoln won four trophies! First Place Drill Team, First Place ROTC Color Guard, Second Place Band, and Third Place Step Team. Congratulations to Ashley Haynes and Lesley Gomez for earning places in the All- City Honor Band and Orchestra! They won their auditions and got to play in Copley Symphony Hall! Congratulations to the Jazz Band for winning a rating of “Excellent” at the California Music Educators Jazz Festival this past weekend sponsored by Jazz 88 Radio. Special congratulations to Tarifa El Henson and Steven Martinez for winning outstanding Solo awards! Our orchestra students got to play for the world-renowned conductor Jung Ho Pak on Saturday. He worked with our orchestra, as did several of members of the professional group Orchestra Nova. It was a fantastic experience!

Assets

The Youth Leadership Team invites all students to participate in the after school program. ASSETS EMPOWER offers classes in all four centers, Monday through Friday from 2:30-5:00pm, and every other Saturday during Saturday Academy from 8am-12pm. To sign up for one of the after school classes look out for the ASSETS calendar, which can be found posted in classrooms, on the bulletin boards at each center, as well as online at www.lincolnhighsd.net. Come join ASSETS EMPOWER, Engaging Minds Providing Opportunities Where Excellence is Realized!

St. Patrick’s Day Gram Sale

The Sophomore Class of 2012 is hosting the St. Patrick’s Day gram sale. Students will be coming around toward the end of advisory class this Thursday to solicit sales. The grams are $2.00 However, if one is not purchased for you, don’t despair – purchase your own gram and your get special treat during lunch on Wednesday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Also, we need more sophomore workers to help us put on the gram sale – see Mrs. Cooper this Wednesday during lunch.

Prom Dress Assistance

Are you financially stressed about prom? Are your parents saying, “Sorry…we can’t afford that dress and earrings.” Well worry no more! If expenses for prom are just too hard to manage, call to make your appointment with The Princess Project. The Princess Project has FREE, that’s right, Free beautiful dresses and accessories for San Diego area girls who would otherwise miss out on prom due to expenses. Prom Dress giveaways are: March 19, 20, and 27. Appointments are required. Location will be provided once an appointment is made. Must have valid high school ID. Each young lady is allowed ONE dress, plus one accessory. Sign up by contacting Jenny at Jenny@princessproject.org for more information, visit www.princessproject.org

Library Display

Visit the library and check out the “March Birthdays” display. It includes the birthdays of all Lincoln students born in March (180) as well as biographies of famous people born in March. Library hours are 7am until lunch and after lunch until 4pm everyday!

Career Workshop

Cal-SOAP’s “So You Want To Be An Educator” career workshop on Saturday, March 20 at National University will now be open to ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, grades 9-12. We are still accepting registration for 100 spots and very much NEED your support in recruitment. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. See Mr. Loessel in the career center to sign up.

Morning Fundraiser

Stop by the Science and Engineering quad this Thursday and Friday to buy a donut or hot chocolate before school. Donuts and hot chocolate is $1. Support the Class of 2010!

Circle of Friends

Reminder, Circle of Friends meets every Wednesday in Room 447 in Science and Engineering. Your school lunch will be waiting. Interested members, come and make new friends, help include persons with disabilities on our campus, and earn community service hours. See you tomorrow!