Blazer Bulletin for Sept 25-29

The event will begin at 6:30pm at the Ford Center. General Admission seats are $5 and can be purchased here. Frisco ISD staff can receive 1 free general admission ticket using their FISD email address and the passcode FISDStaff (click Have a passcode?).

HOSA’s semi-annual blood drive will be happening Wednesday, September 27th . Each donor will have the opportunity to donate one pint of blood which can save up to three lives, whether it be patients of nearby hospitals or victims of unfortunate disasters. Community members, teachers, and students are able to donate. Seniors who donate twice in their senior year (or have an adult donate for them) are eligible for a honor cord from Carter blood care.

Blood Donor Sign Up

Must be at least 16 years old to give blood. Students under the age of 17 require parental consent.

16-Year-old Donor Permission Form (English) (Spanish)

Save time by completing your health questionnaire (QuickScreen) before arriving to the blood drive. QuickScreen must be completed on the day of your donation.

Contact Amanda Mosier at mosiera@friscoisd.org for info.

Associated Risks

Sometimes people who donate blood notice a few minor side effects including feeling faint, lightheaded, dizzy, etc. due to the blood and fluid taken. However, these symptoms usually resolve quickly as your body immediately begins working to replace the lost fluid and red blood cells. There are steps you can take to improve your donation experience.

Before donating

• Have a good night’s sleep the night before

• Eat healthy foods (avoid fatty foods like hamburgers, fries, ice cream)

• Drink EXTRA fluids in the days and morning leading up to your donation (drink an extra 16oz of water just before your appointment)

After donating

• Sit and rest for a few minutes

• Drink lots of fluids

• Avoid strenuous physical activity such as hard workouts, heavy lifting, or athletics/games for the rest of the day

• Consume iron-rich foods (red meat, fish, poultry, beans, spinach, iron-fortified cereals, raisins, and more) to help your body replace the lost blood.

The Child Development Center (FISD very own internal child care center) is in dire need of additional substitutes to add to our list. The CDC must maintain its own list of subs (instead of using ESS) as the state requires specific preservice training and additional background checks to work in a licensed child care in Texas. Pay is provided for training and the really cute kiddos are a great perk!

Click here to apply

**- An individual cannot be both an employee of FISD and ESS, so current PK-12 school substitutes are not an option.

Emerald Elite & Cheer Clinic

The proceeds made from these shirts will go towards Lebanon Trail Athletics. We're trying to get 50 shirts sold! Click on Team Gear to purchase.

Please view this week’s Counselor Corner for Big Ten Night information, AP Exam payment information.

Here is the Collin College Newsletter with dual credit updated information.

Senior HOCO Court Nominees & Winners Ava Klosowski and Parker Bowman

Each of these students will move on in their quest to become National Merit Finalists. Their dedication and hard work are truly commendable and we look forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the near future.

Congratulations to Rishi Srivatsan - chosen for the Youth Leadership Tour sponsored by Coserv. He was one of seven students selected from several school districts.

Students- are you in your junior year? Would you like to travel, experience a big city and visit historic landmarks without spending a dime of your own money? Perhaps you'd like to meet your congressional representative, or maybe you're looking for an inspirational experience in the company of other Texas teens. If that sounds like you, the Government-in-Action Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C., is your tour.

The Application window is open and closes October 10. Click here to apply for the Coserv Youth Leadership Tour.

National African American Recognition Award (NAARA)

Abigail McGibbon, Adaugo Ihekoromadu, Jordan Davis,Lamar Smith, Michelle Adeoye, Mytae Hickman,

Niyve Zacharias, Raphael Oshiokpekhai, Stacy Knight

National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA)

Alan Soberanes Hernandez, Brooke Wilson, Thomas Berrizbeitia

Congratulations to Nick Khoury who was awarded the Frisco Bowl Team behind the Team Scholarship

Congratulations to Parker Rodger who was selected as Joe Trahan’s Scholar Athlete of the week.

Your Blazing divers began their season yesterday at the Sprint Invite. Devon, Gavin, Kasey, and Claire showed an amazing start to their season. The divers had a top 15 finish, Kasey Dubester took 8th place and Devon Claiborne took 3rd place and earned a new personal record! Congrats Flipping Blazers on your great start! Congratulations to Lucy Xi who broke the Girls 200 Free record.

Congratulations to the LT Swim 200 Free relay team. The Girls 200 Freestyle Relay with Hannah Bunion, Lily Xi, Lucy Xi, and Ketki Vernekar broke our previous school record this weekend!

Daisha Felps drew the artwork designed for Children’s Health Sickle Cell Awareness Month T-shirt.

Congratulations to Blazer Drums! On September 16th they competed at the HEB Drumline Contest in Hurst, TX and placed 3rd in the 5A Advanced Category. On September 23rd they competed at the North Texas Drumline Contest in Forney, TX and placed 4th along with winning "Best Front Ensemble" in the Large Division! Way to go Blazers we are so proud of you!

We had a great beginning to the debate season for Lebanon Trail!

On Saturday Sept 23, 2023, Lebanon Trail Debate competed at the Jesuit Preparatory High School Debate Scrimmage. There were eleven different schools attending with 130 total competitors.

Freshman debaters, Purnave Karnati and Soha Sheik won two out of three of their debate rounds, earning 5th place team overall in Public Forum. Aneesh Chintala and Ryea Mahansaria won 1st place overall in Public Forum!

Ryea Mahansaria brought home a 1st place speaker award in Public Forum!

Would you like a page in your senior’s yearbook that is completely devoted to your senior and their accomplishments? Do you have a special message you want to share?

Order and create your Senior Recognition Ad today at Jostens.com. Ads start at only $75.

To Order:

Go to Jostens.com

Search “Lebanon Trail High School”

Under “Yearbook Ads”, select “Student Recognition ad”

Follow the prompts for account creation, ad creation, photo uploads, and payments.

Finalize your ad.

Class of 2024 Parents we need you. Fill out this form to help support your seniors.

Check out the PTSA Newsletter and the PTSA Volunteer Opportunity on 9/27. PTSA Volunteer Sign Up. Become a PTSA member to get first access to exclusive volunteer opportunities! JoinPTA.org

All FISD 10th and 11th grade students are automatically registered to take the PSAT/NMSQT, free of charge, during the school day on October 4, 2023. The PSAT helps students identify academic areas of strength and growth, as well as prepare for college entrance exams like the SAT. The PSAT/NMSQT is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program for students in 11th grade and the National Recognition Programs for both 10th and 11th grade
This fall the PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in a new digital format that will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. (The SAT is going digital in spring 2024.) Your child will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 4th using their own school-issued device.

• All FISD 9th and 12th grade students will have late arrival and report to campus at 12:45pm. There are no 1st or 2nd period classes on high school campuses or at the CTE Center.

• The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on campus on Wednesday, October 4 to 10th and 11th graders only.

• Testing will begin at 9:00 AM sharp and anyone who arrives late will not be allowed to test.

• Students taking the PSAT are not permitted to access cell phone or smart watches during the exam. Devices must be powered off and stored in a designated location during the exam. If a student is observed with any prohibited electronic device in the testing room or during a break their scores will be canceled.

• Students will receive an email September 29 with their testing room number.

• Students with late arrival 1A must arrive by 9:00 AM.

• Students who will miss a dual credit course due to the PSAT must communicate with their professor prior to test day.

• Students may bring the following on test day:

• pencils

• your own calculator but must be on the approved calculator list

• Desmos graphing calculator is embedded desmos.com/calculator

• snacks and drinks (may only be consumed during official breaks)
  
  

For additional PSAT test day and transportation information, please see the Frisco ISD website.

For questions about the PSAT, please contact CTF Facilitator, Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org.

The College Board released the spring 2024 testing schedule in late June 2023. The dates conflict with the last two days of school and two graduation ceremonies. Late testing dates are available if students cannot test during the first two full weeks of May.

Considerations

• Graduating seniors will have the option to register for the late exam at Lebanon Trail (no additional charge)

• Late Testing Circumstances

• Building and space availability for original and late exam times