Blazer Bulletin for Sept 11-15

Dear Trail Blazer Community
Blazer nation,
This week on the Trail promises beautiful fall weather for getting out and supporting our athletes. Please take some time and check out the items below in the newsletter. Have a great week, and I look forward to seeing you all out and around the Trail.
IPR & Eligibility
The cut-off for 6-weeks interim progress Report (IPR) is Friday September 22nd. Students who have grades below a 70 for the six-weeks snapshot will lose UIL eligibility. Students please ensure that you are utilizing ALL remediation opportunities, seeking out your teachers for help and maximizing tutorials during Mega Lunch.
Get Involved...Make Connections in our Clubs and Organizations
The window to apply to continue or start a new club has opened. The application process will end September 22, 2023 at 5:00 PM. All required documents and criteria can be found on this website. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. All non-curricular clubs must reapply.
Football
This week our Blazers take on Sherman HS @ Sherman.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Admission $6; Student General Admission $4 (Must show student ID). Varsity Tickets can be purchased at the gate the day of the game with the exception of the Battle of the Ax game. All tickets purchased at the gate are priced at $8.00. Tickets for the Varsity game will go on sale at 8:00 am on the Monday before the game. All sub-varsity event tickets are already posted on our website. Gates will open 1 hour before the game. 6-5A, THSCA, and TGCA passes will be accepted, No outside food or beverages, and No backpacks allowed and No re-entry without the purchase of another ticket from Sherman ISD Athletics. Visiting team will sit on the West side of the stadium.
For live broadcasts of the event, visit www.shsbearcats.net/broadcasts
HOCO Dance - A Night in Paris
Saturday 9/23 8:00 - 11:00pm @ LTHS Cafeteria
Tickets can be purchased @ onlineschoolfees.com and are $20 from 9/4-9/21 and $25 @ the door
Dance Guests who are not Lebanon Trail Students will need to be 18 years & under and will need to bring a valid Photo ID to enter.
LT students will need to pick up a guest form (available in AP office) - due 9/21
Formal Attire - dresses & dress pants (NO jeans)
Counselor Corner
Please view this week’s Counselor Corner for College Week events, College Night on September 14th and upcoming college visits.
AP/Adv Drop Window
The AP/Adv Drop Window is Sept. 18th-22nd, and is just around the corner. The process for a student to drop an advanced course is listed below.
Student meets with the teacher of the course(s) to be dropped
Get the AP/Adv Drop Form from the teacher
The student will make sure the form is completed with all required signatures
Student returns the form to the Counseling Office by 4:30pm on Friday, September 22nd
The new schedule will begin on Monday, September 25th
** Students that are interested in leveling up, may submit that request at the semester.
FISD Free Virtual Tutorials
Student Spotlight
Congratulations to Tennis. Blazers are now 3-0 in district! Game ball goes to senior Anushka, match MVP goes to senior Tanvi, who went down 1-3 before rolling 8 of the next 10 games to get her singles win!
Congratulations to Volleyball senior Kaylie Stowe who has committed to Southwestern University & who will be majoring in Psychology.
Congratulations to LTHSXC boys and girls who had an outstanding performance at the Bronco Stampede. Congratulations to Nate Guajardo (first place) and Drew Malan (third placed) for placing top three in the Varsity open 5k. Our varsity boys placed 8th overall as a team! Go Blazers!
Congratulations NNDCC! Over Labor Day Weekend, Cadets competed for the first time in an NJROTC Brain Brawl and took 3rd Place!! Brain Brawl is a Jeopardy-style quiz competition that adds Navy Knowledge to other questions about general academic knowledge and current events!
- Junior Karina Roberts performed with the NNDCC Color Guard at The Ford Center Friday, competed in the Brain Brawl the next two days, and then followed up with those commitments by placing first in her age division in a Triathalon Sprint!
Mum and Garter Sale to support LTHS Cheer
Senior Section
Senior Yearbook Recognition Ad
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.
PTSA
Please visit the PTSA Newsletter to see how you can support our campus.
Coming up On The Trail
Reminders
PSAT
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.
AP Exam Schedule for Spring 2024
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)
Building and space availability for original and late exam times
Flu Clinic
LTHS will be hosting a Flu Clinic on Wednesday September 20, from 3:45-6:00pm in the LTHS library. All participants must register online. Have your consent form filled out, bring photocopies of ID and insurance card and arrive just prior to your scheduled time. Electronic copies of cards will not be accepted. Most insurance plans will be accepted. For adults without accepted plans flu shot cost is $26. Children 18 & and under who do not have insurance and qualify for Texas Vaccines for Children will cost $10 per flu vaccination.
Frisco ISD offers flu vaccines to all students and families. Here is a list of all the upcoming flu clinics. Click here to register.