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Friday, April 26, 2013

GENERAL UPDATE:  There was a donut celebration today for our A/B honor roll students and a pizza luncheon for all A honor roll recipients – this is our last such celebration of the year.  This is a special recognition for a job well done and the numbers were impressive as well after three quarters complete.  Congratulations to our students! 
 
Please help our student make good dress code decisions for school attendance – all of our classes are air conditioned and comfortable. Current student enrollment is 1767.

IB TESTING GETS UNDERWAY: IB Exams begin next Thursday and will run until May 22nd. If a student is planning to miss part of a day before or after an IB exam, please see attendance for the proper prior approval form. These are rigorous exams, but our students and faculty have worked hard to prepare and we have every confidence that our students will give their best effort and do well on these college level exams.  
 
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Lee HS students who also attend Edison Academy for receiving third quarter recognition.  Please congratulate them on their accomplishment when you see them. 
 

 
CONGRATULATIONS to Simran Batra, Rahul Pillai, and Bien Isabel Senica for receiving the distinct honor of being selected by the state to attend Governor’s School this summer.  Simran will participate in the Humanities Program at Radford University, and Rahul will also be at Radford in the area of Visual and Performing Arts (specifically, choral music).  Bien Isabel has been accepted for the Agriculture Program at Virginia Tech.
 
THANK YOU:  Thank you for all the donations of books for the Lee Library Book Sale! Your donations will help student shop the book sale on May 6-8, before school, after school, during lunch with a pass, and when teachers sign up for class visits. - The Library Staff.

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL NIGHT: The Robert E. Lee HS Varsity Baseball Lancers will be hosting "Little League Baseball Night" on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 6:15 pm when the Lee Lancers take on the South County Stallions.  All Little League baseball players from Central Springfield Little League and West Springfield Little League, wearing their team uniform, will be admitted FREE to the game.  The 1st FIFTY PLAYERS will be given a FREE HOT DOG & SODA.  And, we plan to give players FREE CUPCAKES, while they last.  Come out and root, root, on the Lancers Varsity Baseball Team and, FUTURE LANCERS, from little league baseball!!!
 
YEARBOOK SALES:  Don’t forget to buy your child a yearbook.  We will sell out, so get your before we do.  Prices are now $80.00.  You can order online https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/. Use school code #5216.  You can also call 1.866.287.3096.  Use school code #5216.  Or you can send a check to room 187.   Make checks payable to Robert E. Lee.
 
LEE PHYSICALS May 8th and NEW VHSL PHYSICAL FORM FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014: Hey Lancers! Do you plan on playing a sport for Lee next year? Get your physical early right here at Lee on May 8th! You will not only get a thorough examination by Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Nurses, and other qualified healthcare professionals, but you will also support the fundraiser for the Lee Athletic Training Program! Please go to the link to register for an appointment: http://www.fcps.edu/supt/activities/atp/ppe/athlete.shtml
 
We are also selling National Athletic Training Month t-shirts for $10. The first 50 student-athletes who buy a t-shirt will get a $5 coupon off toward their physical cost. T-shirts will be on sale at lunches on Wednesday and Friday of this week and next week, as well as in the Athletic Training Room. We will have a computer available at lunches as well for students to register for an appointment if they wish.
 
Please be aware there is a new VHSL Physical form required for school year 2013-2014, Version March 2013, which can be found at: http://www.fcps.edu/supt/activities/atp/docs/VHSL_PPE_March2013.pdf

For more information or questions, please contact Diana Miller at dgmiller1@fcps.edu. Thank you in advance for your support of the Lee Athletic Training Program!
 
FREE FAFSA ONE-ON-ONE COMPLETION CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY: All workshops are free and open to students and families from any high school. For more information and to register visit http://www.collegeaccessfairfax.org/
 
DISCLAIMER: The contents of the following information is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school:

BE AN INFORMED CONSUMER: There are many private companies in the U.S. who offer college and financial aid services to students and their families. They often invite families to attend a free workshop, and, at the meeting, they will want you to register for their paid services.
Please be an informed consumer- check into their ratings from the Better Business Bureau and online, and don't sign up for anything without doing your research first. Information on scholarships, financial aid and college can always be found for FREE- you do not need to pay for it.
 
And finally, don't forget-- your Student Services team here at Lee provides college, career, financial aid and scholarship counseling for FREE! We are here to help you get through the college process in any way we can. We want all of our students to be successful in their lives after high school, and we'll work as a team with you to make that happen.  If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Carla Shaw, Career Center Specialist, (703) 924-8335.
 
THE HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION & HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA: This exciting program will have successful Latino legal practitioners provide Latino high school and middle school students with a glimpse of practice of law through a "mock trial" demonstration, followed by a workshop on academic and career advice and personal interaction with the attorneys.

WHO: Latino High School and middle school students
WHAT: HNBA Mock Trial Program
WHEN: June 8, 2013 at 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
WHERE: Mountain View High School
 5775 Spindle Court
 Centreville, VA  20121
LUNCH will be provided
COST: FREE
Questions and RSVP to Judge Michael Rosas (rosas730@aol.com) or
202-213-8644 or Juan Sempertegui (jms@carrmaloney.com)
 
PARENT/TEEN TRAFFIC SAFETY PRESENTATION:  These are the dates for the Parent/Teen Traffic Safety Presentation: May 6 & 28. This is a mandatory requirement in order for your child to receive their DEC-1 Card. It is intended for only students enrolled in FCPS Grade 10 Health & PE Classes. Please make sure you select one presentation to attend and receive verification of completion for that presentation. You must attend the entire presentation with your teen in order to receive verification of completion. All presentations will be offered at the Lee H.S. Auditorium from 6:30-8:00. Doors will close at 6:30pm sharp, so please be on time. You will not be admitted into presentation once doors are closed. If your child has already completed the Driver's Ed. Course and received a DEC-1 Card, they are not required to take the 90 minute presentation. If your child is not in a 10th Grade Health & PE class this school year and they have not completed the PSTD Presentation, they must pre-register and pay a $30 fee prior to the presentation.
 
MY COKE REWARDS: Help make great things happen for Lee High School.  Our school has joined the My Coke Rewards for Schools program.  That means by drinking the Coca-Cola products your family already enjoys, you can get My Coke Rewards points and donate them to help our school.  Your donations will go towards rewards like classroom supplies and sports equipment that will help our students learn, play and have fun.  Codes are found on the caps of individual drink bottles and on the pull off tab for 12 and 24 packs of soda.
It’s easy to donate:
 

• Purchase your favorite Coca-Cola products to get codes (they’re on hundreds of different packages, in a variety of sizes and flavors).
• Go to mycokerewards.com/schools and sign in (register if you aren’t a member).
• Enter your codes to collect points – then search for our school to the donate points.
• Enter the amount of points you’d like to give then click “Donate”.

Check out mycokerewards.com/schools for more information and starting turning My Coke Rewards points into rewards for our school. 

TRIVIA NIGHT:  Lee high School Lancers Boys Soccer Team will be hosting a TRIVIA NIGHT on Friday May 3, 2013 at Lee High School Cafeteria.  Trivia nights are a great way to have fun as a family or with a group of friends and show off your knowledge of trivia.  You will play with your team of 8 and compete against other teams for prizes.  So, if you don’t know the answer to a question no worries one of your team mates may know it!  Tickets are available in advance by contacting our Trivia Team at leelancerstrivia@gmail.com.  Prices are $75 for a team of 8 (purchased at the same time), $8 for individual ticket (you will be placed on a team), and for Lee High School Students with a valid school ID the price is $6.  All proceeds go to the Lancers Boys Soccer program to help purchase uniforms and other soccer equipment.  Visit our website at http://leelancerstrivia.shutterfly.com or contact our Trivia Team at leelancerstrivia@gmail.com  for tickets, information, or if you would like to help sponsor this event. 

DISCLAIMER: The following messages are sent for the Lee Sports Boosters.  Its content reflects the views of the Lee Sports Boosters:

LEE SPORTS BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP deadline is April 26th!! All senior student-athletes are eligible for this $1000 scholarship. Please go to the link for the application and more details:  http://www.lancersathletics.org/library/files/lancersathletics/files/LSB%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf

THE LEE SPORTS BOOSTERS: 

• Spring Sports Pass and can now be purchased using PayPal, which is on our booster page under membership.
• Sign up for Spring Concessions with Sign Up Genius http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090849ABAB23A75-spring
• Sign up can also be found on our booster page under concessions tab.
• The Lee Sports Boosters Meeting is Monday May 6 at 7pm in the Library.
• Pre-Order plant sale has begun...orders due by April 26 and postmarked no later than April 20th and pick up on May 11.
• May 11 is also the 2nd Annual Community Yard Sale....spaces for rent for teams, clubs, groups or individuals.
• Ford Drive for Your School will be on May 11 in the parking lot in conjunction with plant sale pick up and yard sale.  The Sports Boosters will receive $20 per test drive. Come out and test drive a brand new Ford.

• · Plant Sale and Yard Saleinformation can be found on our website at http://lancersathletics.org/index.cfm?action=main.boosters

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Cox at kgmcg98@yahoo.com.  Thank you for supporting Lee Athletics!
Lee Sports Boosters Meeting is Monday May 6 at 7pm in the Library
Help is needed in the concession stand on May 7, 8 and 10. We are hosting Patriot District Lacrosse Tournament. All parents are welcome to help. Please see our website at:
www.lancersathletics.org/index.cfm?action=main.boosters  then Concessions tab.
Pre-Order plant sale has begun...orders due by April 26 and post marked not later than April 20th and pick up on May 11.
May 11 is also the 2nd Annual Community Yard Sale....spaces for rent for teams, clubs, groups or individuals.
Ford Drive for Your School will be on May 11 in the parking lot in conjunction with plant sale pick up and yard sale. $20 per drive will be donated back to Lee Sports Boosters for our Athletic Programs.
Plant Sale /Yard Sale/Drive 4 UR School information can be found on our website at:   http://lancersathletics.org/index.cfm?action=main.boosters
 
DISCLAIMER: The following message is sent for the All Night Graduation Committee.  Its content reflects the views of the All Night Graduation Committee:

LEE HIGH SCHOOL ALL NIGHT GRADUATION CELEBRATION:  The ANG Committee is requesting your donation of $13.00 to help fund the 2013 ANG Celebration     
All Lee families should make a commitment to keep Lee graduates safe on the night they celebrate one of their biggest milestones.  Please make a donation today!  Donations of more or less than $13.00 are welcome and appreciated.   Contact Mary Herbes at mfherbes@aol.com for more information or see the attachment.  You may also find information at the following link:  ANGC 13 for $13 Campaign. Thank you for supporting YOUR community, Lee students and the future graduates.
 
DISCLAIMER: The following messages are sent for the PTSA.  Its content reflects the views of the PTSA:

PTSA NEWS AND EVENTS:  Get all the latest PTSA news and events here at our very own website: www.leeptsa.org 

PATRIOT PASSES:  Now is the time to reserve the best seats in the house for your child’s graduation AND at the same time support the All Night Grad Party.  A Patriot Package costs $200 and will reserve four excellent seats for you and your guests for the best view of your graduate crossing the stage.  In addition, 100% of the proceeds will be used to support the All Night Grade Party which takes place the night of graduation.  With each package you will also receive a 5x7 picture frame engraved with your graduate’s name and graduation date.  At this time you may purchase up to two packages.  The seats are first-come, first-serve, so the sooner you place your order, the better your seats will be.  You can contact Patty Spencer at 703-569-1782 or jpjtspencer@msn.com with any questions.  To obtain an order form, please go to http://leeptsa.wordpress.com/all-night-grad-celebration or pick one up in the front office.
 
IMPORTANT DATES:
April 26          Pre-Order Plants due
May 2 – 22      IB Exams
May 6              Lee Sports Boosters Meeting
 7:00 PM in the Library
May 11            2nd Annual Plant Sale / Yard Sale
May 21 -June 15 - SOL Exams
May 27            Memorial Day Holiday
June 17            Graduation 2:00 PM @ Patriot Center


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