LCS Virtual Academy Newsletter 24-25#19 | | |
| | | - End of semester is approaching in a few weeks (Jan 24th) and students should be wrapping up the last of their classes.
- Due to testing, VALL will be closed for students to come in for help on January 16th, 23rd, 28th, and 30th.
- For new 2nd semester Middle and High School families, orientation dates are Feb 4th and Feb 6th 8am-10 am or 10 am-12pm. VALL will be closed Feb 4th and 6th for students to come in for help due to new student orientations.
- Picture orders are coming in! Email to set up a time for pickup.
| | | Please mark your calendars and check your emails for invites to IN-PERSON state testing. All K-8th graders are expected to take NWEA. Please ENTER and EXIT from the Virtual Academy building ONLY located at the back of Lincoln High School. Each test takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes to complete. Students can be picked up when they complete their tests for the day. You may bring a snack, water bottle, and your school-issued, fully charged Chromebook. Testing will be taking place in the VALL rooms 314 and 316.
NWEA Middle School 6th-8th grade- Wednesday, January 15th and Thursday, January 16th 8 to 11am NWEA Elementary KG-5th grade- Tuesday, January 21st and Wednesday January 22nd 8 to 11am Algebra 1 students Wednesday, January 15th 12 to 2 pm Algebra 1 students with IEP testing accommodations Thursday, January 16th 12 to 2 pm
Due to testing, VALL will be closed for students to come in for help on January 16th, 23rd, 28th, and 30th. | | | VA Middle and Highschooler Families,
To come into the Virtual Academy Learning Lab (VALL) days (Tuesdays and Thursdays), you MUST inform your teachers beforehand and sign in here to come in. VALL hours are 8-12 pm, so if your child needs transportation, please fill out the transportation request form and let the teacher know to make sure someone is available to receive your child. Because we often work remotely and in other parts of the building, it is even more important that your teacher knows you are coming and is expecting you. Keep in mind that high school buses leave around 2 pm and not 12pm, so if a student needs to stay until 2 pm, they would need to request it. No VA student is allowed to stay in the building unsupervised. | | | | | | Once classes are up and running; it is MANDATORY that students are completing a MINIMUM of 5 hours/per week of their Pearson work, working on ALL 6 of their scheduled classes and attend weekly class meeting and/or case manager meetings if special Ed. The only exception is if a pre-planned absence/break has been discussed with the teachers.
We have access to student activity and will be closely monitoring their progress and keeping track of their google meets. Failure to comply with our attendance and homework policy will lead to students being dropped from the Virtual Academy.
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Lincoln Consolidated School District is partnering with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide your student with access to additional learning tools through the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform. Varsity Tutors for Schools is the most comprehensive suite of live, online tutoring resources. Your student will have the opportunity to engage with resources to help support them through their learning journey. The following resources are available through access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform: 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring On-Demand Essay Review Live Academic and Enrichment Classes SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes Self-Study Resources College & Career Readiness Resources Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans Prerecorded Enrichment Classes/Videos
We are excited to offer these services for NO COST to your student until June, 2030! You can learn more about everything available by having YOUR STUDENT USING THEIR SCHOOL GOOGLE ACCOUNT log into the platform using Lincoln Consolidated Login Link. | | | Though our new partnership with Care Solace, getting help can be a daunting process. Let our Care Companions™ find the help you need for depression, anxiety, stress, and more.
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FREE Breakfast & Lunch for ALL Students!
The GREAT NEWS is that ALL students enrolled at our school district can receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE to your household each day. There is still a charge for Ala Carte items. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Every household has to fill out and sign the Education Benefits Form, even if you do not plan to use the meal service. This report is critical in determining the amount of money that our school district receives from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs. These supplemental programs have the potential to offer supports and services for our students including, but not limited to: Instructional support (staff, supplies & materials, etc.) Non-instructional services (counseling, social work, health services, etc.) Professional Learning for staff Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities Technology
We are asking that you complete and submit the Education Benefits Form ONLINE or to your school office as soon as possible to ensure that additional funding is available to meet the needs of our students. For households with students in multiple buildings, you can complete one form and submit it to any school building. All information on the report submitted is confidential. Without your assistance, our school cannot maximize the use of available State and Federal funds.
Food Service Student Accounts Lincoln uses Meal Magic to manage student meal accounts. Accounts will need to be set up using student names and ID’s. (The number portion of your student’s school email address)
Go to lincoln.familyportal.cloud Click “My Account” Click “I need to register as a Family Portal User” Enter in your email address Follow link in your email to create an account Add students to your account (You will need student ID number)
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Credit Recovery Registration!!! Please email me if you need credit recovery!
Here's a summary of your counseling announcements:
1. Weekly Logins: Ensuring students regularly log into Pearson and attend class meetings is essential for staying connected and engaged with their learning.
2. Credit Recovery: Students interested in credit recovery can fill out the form provided on the mentioned website. Once submitted, you will contact them to set up a meeting to discuss suitable courses. There is a fee of $10 per class for this service. 3. SWWC: The SWWC is the Career and Technical Education program that is ran at Saline High School (Programs such as health science, marketing, auto technology, and many more).The SWWC Applications are now open and will remain open until Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Apply here: Lincoln SWWC Application
Of note:
- Students applying for Careers in Education, Cosmetology or Health Science must also submit a Parent/Guardian Approval Form. Those can be found here: https://www.salineschools.org/schools/high-school-9-12/swwc/information/forms--applications/
- Students applying for the Work-Based Learning program must complete the application as well as the specific Work-Based Learning Application.
- Students applying for a 2nd year of a program they are currently enrolled in must complete the Lincoln SWWC Application. Second-year sports are limited and placement will be based on teacher recommendation and available seats beyond first year allocations.
- Check out their website or email your counselor for more information.
4. RCTC: The Regional Career Technical Center (RCTC) also has a variety of programming options for our students. Their program offerings can be explored HERE. 5. Seniors: Please contact your counselor to discuss Post-Graduation plans. 6. Middle and High Schoolers: Please continue to work on your assigned weekly Naviance assignments.
Fee Waivers For Juniors and those taking SAT/ACT's - Michigan College Fee Waiver Codes
Student Steam Is your student interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? If so, check out the amazing opportunities that Washtenaw Community College is offering. Click HERE.
Substance Use Prevention/Health Series
Please see THIS FLYER on how to join in and learn. This is for both parents/guardians and students over the age of 12.
Ypsilanti District Library Teen Fall Events
Check out what the Ypsilanti District Library is offering for teens this year. Click HERE.
Email: colemant@lincolnk12.org Phone Number: 734-484-7000 ext. 1177 | | |  |
As long as students are in good discipline/behavior and Academic standing- all VA students can participate in any sports offered across Lincoln Consolidated Schools.
Winter sports get rolling in November...
Lincoln Middle School - 6/7/8 Grade Wrestling - January 6
- 7/8 Grade Girls Basketball - January 8
Get your athletic registration complete NOW! Students may not participate in practice or games beginning without full registration compliance in Student Central – No Exceptions!
Online Apparel Stores Use the tabs at the top to switch between our different fall athletic teams! Be sure to select "pick-up" for the delivery option and your items will be delivered to the Athletic Office for pick-up instead of paying for shipping!
https://splitternationathletics.com/
For generic Lincoln gear that is available YEAR ROUND, click the link below! https://www.splitternationgear.com/
Get ready for our fall sport offerings…Sideline Cheerleading, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, Men’s & Women’s Dance, Men’s Football, Women’s Golf, Women’s Swim & Dive, Men’s Soccer, Men’s Tennis, or Girls Volleyball by getting your athletic registration complete NOW! Students may not participate in practice or games beginning August 12th without full registration compliance in Student Central – No Exceptions! Athletic registration hasn't changed...just the name! Planet HS is now called Student Central, but it's still our one stop shop to register for all athletics at LCS. Upload your physical, sign off on consent forms, and add emergency contact information - without having to come in to the office.
Full registration information can be found HERE, or at the HS/MS Registration section of www.SplitterNation.com.
Fees haven't changed in almost 20 years - HS students still pay $140 per year, no matter how many sports you play. MS students still pay $100. Both fees are cut in half for students qualifying for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch program. Go to www.SplitterCommunity.com to pay participation fees.
Most Important!!
Our Lincoln teams use Stack Team App for all program, player, and parent communication. Download Stack Team App on your Apple or Android device to access our team calendars. Search terms to find our teams in Team App are found in the graphic above! Connect directly with coaches, parents, schedules, and team communication! | | | If any contact information has changed for your household including emails, mailing address or phone numbers, please let us know asap! Those of you that have moved recently and want to continue with us, please read the following information and fill out whatever applies to your household.
To find out what school district your current address falls under, please visit HERE! If you have moved, we would like you to fill out either the Change of Address form (address change within the district)
or the School of Choice Application (if you are now residing out of the district)
Additionally, if you are not the homeowner, you need the Shared Household Affidavit form filled out by both the renter and the homeowner as proof of residing within the school district
If these forms aren't completed, your child risks not being enrolled at Lincoln Consolidated Schools for the upcoming school year. | | | We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new official Instagram page: @lhs_railsplitter_pride! This page is dedicated to keeping our student body and community informed and engaged. Here’s what you can look forward to: - Updates on important school news
- Event highlights to keep you in the loop
- Awards and recognitions to celebrate our achievements
- And much more!
It's time for our students to have a centralized platform for information and connection. Don’t miss out, follow us today at @lhs_railsplitter_pride and stay in the know! We’re excited to share all the great things happening at LHS with you. Go Railsplitters!
LHS Railsplitter Pride | | |  |
All VA students can request transportation using the VA Bus transportation request form. Students are required to comin in for state testings and can utilize the bus system if needed for that.
The Lincoln student bus ridership program provides an extra layer of SAFETY by making sure students board the correct bus and preventing students from exiting at the wrong stop. Families feel a greater connection to their students with near real-time alerts as they board and depart the bus while drivers have an extra layer of protection in preventing students from getting off at the wrong stop.
Drivers will be enforcing the ridership program. In order to ride the bus to or from school, students can use: Student ID badge (Previous year badges will work) Device with the "Here Comes the Bus" app installed showing the barcode on the screen Printed barcode from “Here Comes the Bus” app.
If you require a student badge, please contact us at transportationoffice@lincolnk12.org with your student’s name and school. Transportation will provide only two (2) badges during the course of the school year. A $5.00 fee will be assessed to replace additional badges.
Please help us by checking with your student before they leave for the bus stop to make sure they have their ID/Scan Code/Phone Barcode ready to enter the bus.
How to create an account on the app
How to create an account on the website | | | | | |  |
- Complete your SEL & Attendance Form Daily linked here
- Login to Pearson & Complete your TO-DO Lists Daily
- Login to Google Classroom & check your GMAIL Daily
- Respond to questions sent from your teachers - *very important for attendance purposes*
- Attend your Mandatory Weekly Virtual Meetings
- Sign-up to Attend the In-person Labs on your grade level specific day
- We provide in-district transportation for the LCS Virtual Academy Students that request it in-order to attend the Learning Lab days. The form to request transportation is linked below.
- VA students are expected to complete the same calendar year as the LCS in-person students. A copy of the calendar is linked below
- If you are exhibiting signs of COVID, Flu or any similar symptoms, please inform us to cancel if you were planning on coming to the virtual lab. This is especially important since some families choose to have their child attend a Virtual school because of a weak immune system or other health complications. We want to ensure that sick people stay out of the building for the safety of both students and staff.
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