Want to speak at graduation? Submit your speech today!Traditionally, there have been two 3 – 5 minute speeches given during Lawrence Virtual High School’s graduation.

The Griffin Speech: The purpose of this speech is to give the graduating seniors the opportunity to look back at their years of education up to their graduation. Reflections on the experiences of students from kindergarten through high school, common experiences, and life lessons are typically mentioned in this speech The Future Speech: The purpose of this speech is to give graduating seniors the opportunity to look ahead. What does the future hold for you and your fellow graduates? What hopes do you share for the future? This forward looking speech focuses on what lies ahead and the challenges and opportunities you and your fellow grads will face.

Click to RSVP by Monday, March 30thhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDgSv-zqBxEa6zp1CtTNCxSq

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When: April 4, 2020Where: 1104 E 1000 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047Time: 7:30– 10:00 p.m

! Music !Want to hear the music you like? Fill out the playlist survey here!

IT’S HERE!!

Griffin Den TalkOn Thursdays at

11:30 a.m.Do you enjoy chatting with your peers?

Go to the link and meet virtually on Thursdays in Mrs. Lee’s (monitored) Zoom Room where you can visit with your friends and make new friends.

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/6671272904

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Club InfoCLUB MEETING TIME SPONSOR/CONTACT ZOOM LINK

Amp Club 2nd & 4th Fridays, 12-1:30

Pugsley/Vellinejpugsley@usd497.org

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/803176902

Game Club 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:00

Pugsley/Esau/Elkinjpugsley@usd497.org

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/179644725

GSA Club 4th Fridays, 10:00

Elkin/Pugsleylelkin@usd497.org

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/213076402

NHS TBD Lykellyke@usd497.org

emails sent with link to those who qualify

PB&J 2nd Fridays, 10:00

Rovenstine/Longjrovenst@usd497.org

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/759803547

LVS Writer’s Place

Mondays @ 3:15 Lisa ReedLisa.Reed@usd497.org

https://usd497.zoom.us/j/326804899

-Smeltzer

Are you experiencing the Winter Blahs?If so, you are not alone! Millions experience this feeling during winter months. But there are ways to overcome these feelings and get yourself motivated! Some suggested strategies include:

• Getting more light – especially sunlight if possible, before Noon

• Physical exercise – even walking up and down stairs a few times is helpful

• Get some fresh air – take a moment to just let the daylight hit your skin and refresh you

• Stick to a regular sleep schedule• Keep communicating – stay social with family, live

classes and HR conferences, and friends

As parents, educators and community members, we understand that the process of helping youth who have disabilities transition to adulthood and obtain employment can come with many challenges. Our Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) is a perfect opportunity for transition age youth/young adults who have disabilities, their families, educators and community members to come be inspired to think outside the box when it comes to employment and learn about services and programs that are available to support gaining and maintaining competitive integrated employment while not losing benefits. FEAT is a FREE two-day training www.familiestogetherinc.org/family-employment-awareness-training/

We are hosting three trainings across the state.

Wichita: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wichita-family-employment-awareness-training-february-29-march-6-2020-900-400-tickets-70794762039· Part 1 - Feb. 29, 2020· Part 2 - March 6, 2020

Part 1: Building the Dream of Employment: https://familiestogetherinc.org/family-employment-awareness-training/#part1

● “Outside the box” job possibilities● Transition from high school● Panel of individuals who have significant support needs that are successfully employed in your communities●

Part 2: Identifying and Accessing Employment Resources https://familiestogetherinc.org/family-employment-awareness-training/#part2● Services, programs, and information to support gaining and maintaining employment● Antidiscrimination laws● Visit with state and local adult service agencies who support individuals with disabilities

You must attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents.html

PREPARE FOR GRADUATION AND BEYOND: SIGN UP TO HAVE ACT RESOURCES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

▪ Sign up to receive the ACT newsletter that will give you tips on all things college and career. ▪ Once you’ve clicked on the link and landed on ACT’s Student and Parent Help page, you

can also scroll down beyond the newsletter sign-up to find out what you can be doing NOW to prepare for graduation and beyond. ▪ You’ll find check-lists for each grade level and information about filling out the FAFSA,

scheduling and attending college visits, filling out college and scholarship applications, comparing colleges, test prep, and much, much more. ▪ Having the information sent to you is so much easier than trying to find it on your own,

right? ☺ ▪ Seniors, use this link: Class of 2020 : https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents/seniors.html

▪ Juniors, this link: Class of 2021 : https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents/juniors.html

▪ Sophomores: Class of 2022 : https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents/sophomores.html

Seniors: Need $$ for college? Now is the time to begin applying for scholarships. Deadlines are coming and going quickly!

• New scholarships added weekly.• Remember to visit the LVS scholarships

on our website. You will find a listing under the High School tab on the Counselingand Guidance page. All entries have been updated through December.

https://www.usd497.org/Page/7127

•GOOD LUCK!

Money for freshman Tigers:For a full view of these and other college resources for scholarships and opportunities, check out this LVS website page: https://www.usd497.org/Page/12111

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid• If you are like most Americans, you need help paying for college. • The FAFSA will determine how much aid (money) you will receive from the government in the way of

students loans (you pay back) and grants (FREE $ - you do not pay back). • Fill out the FAFSA and designate the schools on the application you wish to receive your information.• You will need the following for yourself and for your parents, assuming you are a dependent:

• Your Social Security Number• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)• Your federal income tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned. (Note – you may be able to transfer your

federal tax return information into your FAFSA by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)• A FAFSA ID to sign electronically

• There is no obligation to accept the student aid, so do NOT ignore this! It could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars.

• The federal deadline for filing your FAFSA is June 30, 2020, but the state deadline is April 1. Each college may have a different deadline, so inquire now and know what that deadline is.

• Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/ to start your application TODAY.

Need a copy of your transcript sent to a college? Request it on Parchment, https://www.usd497.org/Page/7916, a FREE service provided by LVS on the LVS website.

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You got this!!!