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2022-23 Week 36 - May 7, 2023

The Weekly Newsletter of Lee High School…

Where Great Things Are Happening!

Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/lee-high-school
Phone: 256-428-8150
Facebook: facebook.com/leehighhsv
Twitter: @leehighhsv

Attention Parents!

Dear Lee High School Parents and Guardians: We are in the process of conducting an evaluation of our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Program, and we would like to know what you think. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. The responses will be used to improve next year’s Parent and Family Engagement program. Please click here to take our Annual Title I Parent Survey

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Upcoming Events

Monday, 5/8

AP Calculus Exam: 8:00am

Tuesday, 5/9

AP English Language Exam: 8:00am
Parent and Family Engagement Workshop in the Lecture Hall: 11:00am
Vocal Magnet Sounds of Soul Dinner Theater in the theatre: 6:00pm

Wednesday, 5/10

AP Biology Exam: 8:00am
10th Grade Class Trip to Montgomery: 8:30am
Faculty Meeting in the Library: 3:50pm

Thursday, 5/11

AP World History Exam: 8:00am
11th Grade Class Trip to Nashville: 8:30am
Media Arts Film Festival in the Theatre: 7:00pm

Friday, 5/12

Lee's Got Talent Show in the Theatre: 1:30pm
PBIS End-of-Year Celebration in the Rear Parking Lot: 3:20pm

Next Week

Monday, 5/15

Freshmen Awards & Commitment to Graduate Ceremony in the theatre: 9:30am

Tuesday, 5/16

Sophomore Awards & Commitment to Graduate Ceremony in the theatre: 9:30am
Junior Awards & Commitment to Graduate Ceremony in the theatre: 11:00am

Wednesday, 5/17

Senior 3rd & 4th Block Exams in Class
Senior Graduation Practice in the Big Gym: 11:30am
Senior Laptop Collection: 12:30-3:30

Thursday, 5/18

Senior 1st & 2nd Block Exams in Class / Half Day for Seniors
Senior Laptop Collection: 8:30-12:30
Senior Grades Due: 12:00pm
Senior Game Night/ Water Fun/ Cookout in the theatre courtyard / big gym: 4:30-6:30

Friday, 5/19

Half Day / 1st & 2nd Block Classes Only

2 Weeks Ahead

Monday, 5/22

Half Day / 3rd & 4th Block Classes Only
9th-11th Grade Laptop Collection: 8:30-12:30
Senior Clearance / Cap & Gown Distribution in the Library: 1:00-3:30

Tuesday, 5/23

Half Day / 1st & 2nd Block Exams
9th-11th Grade Laptop Collection: 8:30-12:30
Senior Breakfast in the Cafeteria: 9:00am
Senior Feeder School Parades: 10:30am

Wednesday, 5/24

Last Day of School
Half Day / 3rd & 4th Block Exams
9th-11th Grade Laptop Collection: 8:30-12:30

Thursday, 5/25

Graduation Practice at the VBC: 9:00am
Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony: 3:00pm

Friday, 5/26

Report Cards Go Home / Summer School Phone Calls Made

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Birthdays

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

Monday, 5/8 - Xavier Thomas and Zyandria Whitaker
Wednesday, 5/10 - Samantha Copeland, Jeremiah Dancy, and Jael Michaels
Thursday, 5/11 - Mariah Higgins and William Thompson-Miles
Friday, 5/12 - Jamale Blake, Yusuf Ben, and Darianne Ewing
Sunday, 5/14 - KeSean Garner and Alana Green

Weekly Announcements & Updates

*Attention Lee High School Students! The 2023 Lee's Got Talent Show will be THIS FRIDAY, May 12th at 1:00 in the theatre. See Ms. Daniel in the choir room ASAP if you would like to audition. Prizes are $75 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd.

*Senior exam exemption forms are in Mrs. Landrith-Lee’s office and must be turned in by Friday, May 12th to qualify for an exemption. 9th-11th graders will have to wait until next week to pick up a form!

*Attention anyone interested in playing Girls Basketball next school year! Workouts are Monday - Thursday 4pm - 5pm in the weight room down by the Auxiliary gym. See Coach Silas in room 241 if you have any questions.

*Seniors, your $100 mandatory graduation fee is due. This fee covers your cap, gown, stole, diploma, diploma cover and tassel. You get to keep all items. You can pay online at myschoolfees.com or see Mrs. Fields or Ms. Swopes to pay in person. Cash, check or money order is accepted. NO payments via paypal or cashapp. All other school fees must be paid before May. If you need to know what you owe, see Ms. Swopes. Allowable honor society cords for graduation can be ordered with Mrs. Fields in the library. They are $10 each.

*Yearbooks are on sale now! The price is $40 and you can pay online at MySchoolFees or in person to Ms. King during zero period ONLY in room 124.

*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.

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Shout-Outs

Shout-out to our soccer seniors Tryita, Kensley, Aveen, Oniesh, Davin, and Jesus! Congratulations on a great season and best of luck in your future endeavors!
Shout out to our softball seniors Madison and Magen! Congratulations on a great season and best of luck in your future endeavors!
Shout-out to our seniors who participated in the Academics & Arts signing day as well as the Career & Technical Education signing day last week! We are so proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing the amazing things you will do with your life in the future!

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Magnet Corner

Announcements

Shout-out to the Choir & Band for an excellent concert last week!

Upcoming Events

The Vocal Performance Magnet will present their "Sounds of Soul" Dinner Theater in the theatre THIS TUESDAY May 9th at 6:00pm. The location has changed back to Lee HS from the Fellowship of Faith Church. Come listen to the soulful sounds of our amazing students featuring the music stylings of artist such as Otis Redding, India Arie, SWV, Adele, and many more while enjoying some delicious soul food! Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased at this link.
The Media Arts Magnet will present their Film Festival event THIS Thursday, May 11th at 7:00pm in the theatre. Come out to support!

College Counselor Updates

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
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
Please click here for the 2022-2023 college info chart!

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Notes From The Nurse

I will be sending home letters on Monday about medication pick up. Please make sure you read them front and back and sign and return to me. Medication not picked up by 5/24 at 12:20 will be destroyed per HCS policy and ABN guidelines. NO exceptions will be made. For any questions please call me at 256-428-8150 ext. 277 or email me at lauren.parsons@hsv-k12.org. Thank you. Nurse Brooke
If your child is exhibiting any symptoms of the flu or COVID-19 or tests positive, please contact Nurse Brooke at 256-428-8150 ext 277 or lauren.parsons@hsv-k12.org. Thank you.
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