FamiLEE Focus

The Weekly Newsletter of Lee High School…

Where Great Things Are Happening!

Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/o/lhs
Phone: 256-428-8150
Facebook: facebook.com/leehighhsv
Twitter: @leehighhsv

Hello FamiLEE,

We have one week until the end of this semester. Students will take their final exams this Thursday and Friday and we will have half days Tuesday through Friday.

We need your help! Many students are coming to school after the morning bell. Class starts are 8:30a.m. We are working hard to focus on instruction and make sure our students have the best educational experience. Please make sure students are at school by 8:20a.m. so they can be in class on time.

We still need to improve our daily attendance rate. We are averaging over 30 students absent a day. This is critical to student achievement. Our goal is 95% daily attendance rate. Currently, we are at 92%. Please help us get back on target. School starts at 8:30am each day. We need all students to arrive by 8:20 at the latest so that they can be in class on time.

If you need to send in absence excuses, please email lee.attendance@hsv-k12.org.

Have a great weekend!!!

Sincerely,

Kitrise Torain

LHS Principal

#GreatThingsHappeningAtLee

Monday, 12/11

• Last Full Day of the Semester
• Holiday Fine Arts Showcase in the Theatre: 11:30-12:15
  

Tuesday, 12/12

• Half Day, 12:20pm Dismissal

• First Block Class 8:30 - 10:20

• Second Block Class 10:30 - 12:20

• JV Boys Basketball vs. Bob Jones @ Bob Jones: 4:30pm

• Freshmen Boys Basketball vs. Bob Jones @ Bob Jones: 4:30pm

• Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Bob Jones @ Bob Jones: 7:30pm

Wednesday, 12/13

• Half Day, 12:20pm Dismissal

• Third Block Class 8:30 - 10:20

• Fourth Block Class 10:30 - 12:20

• Winterfest Choir & Band Concert in the Theatre: 6:00pm

Thursday, 12/14

• Half Day, 12:20pm Dismissal

• First Block Exam 8:30 - 10:20

• Second Block Exam 10:30 - 12:20

Friday, 12/15

• End of the 1st Semester

• Half Day, 12:20pm Dismissal

• Third Block Exam 8:30 - 10:20

• Fourth Block Exam 10:30 - 12:20

• Varsity Girls @ TN Live Tournament in Murfreesboro, TN

Saturday, 12/16

• Varsity Girls @ TN Live Tournament in Murfreesboro, TN

Winter Break / 2nd Semester

Tuesday, January 2

• Teacher Workday, No School

Wednesday, January 3

• First Day of the Second Semester

Attention FamiLEE! One of our 2023-24 goals is to keep our overall attendance rate at 95% or higher for the entire school year. We are currently at 93.26% for the year, and this week we were at 91.59%. We need your help to continue to improve and reach our goal! Attendance is one of the most important factors that influences how students do in school, and we need each student with us at school every day!!!

Happy Birthday to the following students who have birthdays this week!

• Monday, 12/11 - Daziyah Lacy, Shakya Clay-Duerod, Rhyanna Early, and Christopher Walker

• Tuesday, 12/12 - Tra’Viyon Coleman and Brindin Taylor

• Wednesday. 12/13 - Aliyah Kyser and Samantha Kuetemeyer

• Thursday, 12/14 - Ladray Battle, Andrea Marcos, Bishop Taylor, and Jeremiah Okubunye

• Saturday, 12/16 - Kaseef Drummond, Joseph Hanrion, Jacorey Collins, and Ja’Niyah Vega

• Sunday, 12/17 - Dimend Strong, Jacaden Battle, and Issac Issa

• December 18th: Lavarias McCray, Jasmine Rich, Josue Hernandez Valero, Tamara King, Amiyah Richardson
• December 19th: Izaiah Wallace, James Phillips, Coryn Miller
• December 20th: Ariana Cross, Brayden Pullen-Moore
• December 21st: A’Zerrius Scott
• December 22nd: Kellen Payton, Elizabeth Tanner, Elijah Oliphant
• December 23rd: Jamari Hudson, Amber Wilbourn, Di’arie Reynolds
• December 24th: Carmona Ramirez, Casey Schaefer
• December 25th: Patrick Boozer
• December 26th: Annabel Anderson, Dylan McNish, Mackenzie Moore, Madison Smith
• December 27th: Patrick Hereford, Marisa Jordan
• December 28th: Atiana Darby, Jeremiah Strickland, Walterian Scruggs, Ti’Marii Pitts, Leilina Woods
• December 29th: Shawn Costley, Tiamya Cartwright
• December 30th: Olivia Costley, Ashley Lopez, Toby Hinckley-Bates
• December 31st: Toccara Byrd, Rue Kendrick

*Attention Lee High School Students! The annual Lee HS MLK Challenge Day of Service will be on Monday, January 15, 2024 from 9:00am-3:00pm. We will meet at 9:00am in the cafeteria for a pancake breakfast, divide into groups, and then head out to volunteer at various non-profits throughout Huntsville. Please sign-up at the link below. Permission slips can be picked up on the wall outside the library and must be turned in by Wednesday, January 10. Make it a day on, not a day off! https://forms.office.com/r/GNsGy5XEkg

*Huntsville City Schools is proud to introduce a brand-new travel Career Technical program for high school students, Industrial Technology! Industrial Technology is a cutting-edge, STEM-focused educational program that prepares students for the dynamic and highly technical world of modern industry. This new opportunity, which we are offering as part of the Toyota Foundation’s Driving Possibilities program, gives students skills that will prepare them for a multitude of career opportunities with companies like Toyota, BASF, and Boeing. By blending hands-on experience with technological innovation, students will learn invaluable skills in safety, mechanics, robotics, electrical circuits, and hydraulics. Through this new program, students can:

• Earn college credits through dual enrollment.
• Earn employment opportunities with a variety of companies in the North Alabama region.
• Earn industry recognized credentials.

Encourage your student to explore the world of Industrial Technology and unlock a pathway to a future filled with endless possibilities and exciting opportunities in high-demand professions!

Here is the link to apply to CTE Travel Programs for 2024-2025:

2024-2025 Huntsville City Schools Career Technical Education Travel Program Application (google.com)

*Attention Seniors! Senior Portraits need to be taken at Prestige if you have not already had them done. Please call 855-918-2930 to make an appointment or click this link.

*Yearbooks are on sale now! Now - January 10th the price is $40 for standard and $45 for Personalized. January 11th -March 30th the cost is $45 for standard and $50 for personalized

The deadline to order is March 30th. Order online only on MySchoolFees.

*Check student fees online! LHS student fees can be viewed and paid online anytime by visiting https://secure3.myschoolfees.com select AL-HUNTSVILLE CITY-LEE HIGH, and register as a New User. You will need your student’s PowerSchool ID Number. You may also pay by cash or check at the school. Remember to check fees periodically for any changes that may occur. If you need help or have any questions, please contact our Bookkeeper at 256-428-8150 or by email at tamala.swopes@hsv-k12.org.

• Shout-out to our freshmen of the week from this week! Tatiana Mills comes to us from AAA Middle . Here at Lee she is in the visual arts magnet and plays the trombone in the marching band. In her spare time she likes to crochet and write poetry. When she graduates from high school she wants to become an architect. Her favorite teacher at Lee is Ms. Thompson because she creates an inclusive environment in her classroom and is understanding. Zoe Payne comes to us from AAA Middle. Here at Lee she is in the visual arts magnet and takes dance. In her free time she likes to draw and paint. When she graduates from high school she wants to be a tattoo artist or paint murals. Her favorite teacher here at Lee is Ms. Bacik because she is sweet and always makes her assignments fun. Congratulations to both of them for representing our FamiLEE values so well!

• Ms. Lacey Guthrie is the HCS College Counselor assigned to LHS! To get in touch with her, please e-mail her at lacey.guthrie@hsv-k12.org. Seniors, please click here or scan the QR code below to let us know about your scholarship offers!

• Ms. Jade Chappell is the HCS Career Coach assigned to LHS! To get in touch with her, email jade.chappell@hsv-k12.org.
• Connect with the District College Counselors online! We’re sharing information about college, scholarships, FAFSA, and more! Facebook: HCS District College Counselors. Website: https://sites.google.com/hsv-k12.org/hcscollegecounselors

We are available to receive medications and meet with parents to complete individualized health care plans (IHPs). Please remember, all medications require a parent prescriber authorization form (PPA). For any questions, please Contact Nurse Autumn or Nurse Wiggins at 256-428-8150.

Friday, December 15: End of the First Semester, Half Day

Monday, December 18-Tuesday, January 2: Winter Break, No School

Wednesday, January 3: First Day of the 2nd Semester

Friday, January 5: 1st Semester Report Cards Go Home

Monday, January 15: MLK Day, No School / MLK Challenge Day of Service

Friday, February 9: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Go Home

Monday, February 19: Presidents' Day, No School

Friday, March 8: E-Learning Day for Students

Monday, March 11-Friday, March 15: Spring Break, No School

Friday, March 22: 3rd Quarter Report Cards Go Home

Tuesday, April 9: ACT Plus Writing Test for Juniors, 8:30am

Thursday, April 25: 4th Quarter Progress Reports Go Home

Friday, April 26: Weather Day, No School (Possibly)

Thursday, May 23: Last Day of School, Half Day

Friday, May 24: Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony @ the VBC, 3:00pm

Monday, May 27: 2nd Semester Report Cards Mailed Home

You can email our PTSA President Mrs. Mary Scott Hunter at maryscotthunter@gmail.com if you want to get involved in PTSA!