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LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL • NOVEMBER 2012
Parade
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Atriot
PRINCIPAL
Mary Williams
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Deirdre Garnes
Curtis Nash
Joe Trybus
Jessica Webb
Nicole Wysong
DEANS
Brian Shafer
Jesse Walker
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Jerri Kelly
2013-2014
scheduling information
The scheduling process for 2013-2014 is quickly approaching! In order to make this a smooth
process for parents and students, please note the following information:
1. Talk with your students about selecting the right courses for their needs. Together, teachers
and parents can guide students to make the right choices.
2. Discuss the option of taking higher-level courses. LBHS offers a variety of honors and
advanced placement courses in all academic subject areas. There is nothing that prepares
a child better for college coursework than the challenge of higher-level courses. Teacher
signature will be required for all academic classes.
3. In order to create balanced classes, allocate teachers to their areas of certification,
and meet class size requirements, we must have all schedule cards turned in on time.
Please encourage your child to follow the procedures as we work through this very
important process.
Lake Brantley
High School
991 Sand Lake Road
Altamonte Springs,
Florida 32714
407.746.3450
www.lakebrantley.com
PATRIOT PARADE
NEWSLETTER
PTSA CONTACT
Sandra Von Eschenbach
[email protected]
Registration Dates
January 24: Lake Brantley Counselors to visit Teague 8th grade
January 29: Lake Brantley Counselors to visit Rock Lake 8th grade
February 6: 8th grade Parent Night/AP Potential Night (6-8 pm)
February 11-15: Lake Brantley Registration Week
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“Patriot Parade”
November 2012
Volume 3 • Issue 2
Published Five Times Per Year
Important Dates
2012-2013
Nov. 8.................. Veterans’ Day Program presented by JROTC
Feb. 11-15............................Course Registration for 2013-2014
Nov. 8-10 ........................................................Drama Fall Show:
Feb. 18....................................................................... No School
.................................. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Feb. 19...................................................... PTSA Meeting (6 pm)
Nov. 12-16.........................................American Education Week
Feb. 28..... Symphonic Bands performances (7 pm, auditorium)
..................................................... No Texting and Driving Week
Mar. 7-10.............................................................Spring Carnival
Nov. 13.................................................... Veterans’ Day Concert
Mar. 19...................................................... PTSA Meeting (6 pm)
.................................................. Teach-In (selected classrooms)
Mar. 21........................................................... End of 3rd quarter
Nov. 15..................................................................... Blood Drive
Mar. 22............................................................ Teacher Workday
Nov. 21-23 ................................................................. No School
Mar. 25-29..........................................No School—Spring Break
Nov. 27...................................................... PTSA Meeting (6 pm)
Apr. 1.............................................................Start of 4th quarter
Nov. 29.................... 40th Anniversary Celebration Performance
Apr. 16....................................................... PTSA Meeting (6 pm)
....................................................... by the LBHS Chorale (7 pm)
May 11........................................................Principal’s Fund Run
Nov. 30 ....................Arts Alive! at The Westin Hotel, Lake Mary
May 24, 28-29....Early Dismissal for 9th-11th Students (Exams)
Dec. 3-4.................Biology End of Course Exam (EOC) Retakes
May 29............................. End of 4th quarter/Last day of school
Dec.4-6...............................Bright Futures Registration (seniors)
.......................................................Tentative: Graduation (9 am)
Dec. 5-7.............. Algebra I End of Course Exam (EOC) Retakes
Dec. 6-7....................................Band’s Patriot Showcase (7 pm)
Dec.12-13..........Geometry End of Course Exam (EOC) Retakes
Dec. 13-14....................................................Dance Show (7 pm)
Dec. 19-21.........................Early Dismissal for Students (Exams)
Dec. 21 ................................... End of 2nd quarter/1st semester
Dec. 24-Jan. 4.................................... No School—Winter Break
Jan. 7-8 ........................................................ Teacher Workdays
Jan. 9..................................... Start of 3rd quarter/2nd semester
Jan. 21........................................................................ No School
Jan. 22....................................................... PTSA Meeting (6 pm)
Jan. 24................................................ Financial Aid Night (7 pm)
Semester 1
Remaining Make-Up Time Dates
Students who wish to make-up only one class must serve
from 8:30 am-9:30 am. Students who wish to make- up two
classes must serve from 8:30 am-10:30 am. Students who
wish to make up three classes must serve from 8:30 am11:30 am. Questions regarding make-up time may be directed
to the attendance office or the student’s building office.
November 3 • November 10 • November 17 • December 1
LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL • 3
The Patriot Freshmen Connection
link crew
Link Crew Tutoring
Is Back!
Parents, please have your freshman student take
advantage of our Link Crew Tutoring Program after
school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is held in the
Media Center from 2:30-3:30 p.m. It is a great way to
hone those study skills and get that little bit of extra
help needed for success!
Residency Guidelines
Within 30 days of moving, the Records Office will
need the following information:
•
If you rent/lease, we will need the complete lease,
current electric bill and a copy of the parent/guardian
driver’s license with the new address.
•
If you have purchased the residence, we will need the warranty
deed (you receive this in your papers at closing) or declaration of
homestead exemption along with a current electric bill and a copy
of the parent/guardian driver’s license with the new address.
•
If you are a family living with another family, you need to fill out
and submit a special form at Lake Brantley High School along
with necessary documents.
•
If your lease has expired, we will need the renewed lease along
with a copy of a current electric bill.
Freshmen Events
We hope your 9th graders took advantage of the
special events that the Link Crew Leadership Team
planned and executed.
•
•
On Homecoming Friday, 10/12, they hosted
the Carnival Game Water Balloon Toss! Perfect
for a hot “fall day”!
Movie Night on November 7th features
“Hunger Games”
Best wishes to all our freshmen for a successful end to
their first semester in high school. Study hard for finals
and have a great holiday break!
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR SPANISH?
Come to Cultura Hispana
Spanish Club Study Hall
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 – 3:30, Portable 13
Bring your work and a positive attitude!
MATH TUTORING
Mu Alpha Theta, the math club, will offer free peer
math tutoring in the media center. Tutoring will be
available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from
2:30 until 3pm.
All seniors are still required to reside in our district and under
no circumstances can you be a resident of another county and
go to or graduate from Lake Brantley High School. Also, if you
change phone number(s), please notify us of the correct phone
number(s). Failure to provide required residency verification and/
or falsification of residency information could result in a student
being withdrawn from Lake Brantley. Any questions regarding
residency, to report a student not living in our district, or to report
new phone numbers, please call 407-746-3450.
Speak Out Hotline
Students
can
anonymously
report
concerns about school and student safety
to the Speak Out Hotline. There are three
ways to make a report:
http://www.speakouthotline.org/
1-800-423-TIPS
Text SPEAKOUT and your tip to 274637
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Counselor Corner
Junior Class Visits
Counselors will be visiting the American History classes in January to discuss graduation
and preparation for college. Those students who are not enrolled in an American History
class will be contacted by their school counselor and given the information.
Financial Aid Night
Information on financial aid for college will take place at Lake Brantley on January 24,
2013 at 7 pm. Our guest speaker will be the director of financial aid from a local college.
If you have any questions concerning the FAFSA will be answered at this presentation.
Bright Futures Registration
Registration for the Bright Futures scholarship will take
place in the Lake Brantley Media Center on December
4, 5, 6. Eligible seniors will receive a pass with the date
and time to report to the media center. Counselors will
facilitate this process to answer any questions.
Test dates:
2012-2013
SAT & ACT Test Dates
SAT Dates: 12/1, 1/26, 3/9, 5/4, 6/1
ACT Dates: 12/8, 2/9, 4/13, 6/8
Please check www.collegeboard.com
or www.actstudent.org for registration deadlines.
Remember to
take advantage of
SKYWARD FAMILY
ACCESS
for attendance as
well as grades.
https://skyward.scps.
k12.fl.us/scripts/wsisa.
dll/WService=wsEAplus/
fwemnu01.w
LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL • 5
News from the AP Department
Have you ever wondered how ready you are for the rigor of college courses?? Lake
Brantley has a way for you to find out with the built-in support of teachers who
can help you develop the study skills needed for success. There are Advanced
Placement (28 AP) courses for every student with particular interests in anything
from art, literature, math, science, social studies, and computers to world languages.
Our newest AP courses are European History, Microeconomics, and Comparative
Government. You are encouraged to review the Advanced Placement section of Lake
Brantley’s curriculum guide and select a course that appeals to you. You will not be
disappointed! To be successful in life requires hard work. When you love a subject
the work is very enjoyable.
Questions? Please see Mrs. Erickson in the Building 1 Guidance Office or Mrs. Boyle
in the Building 6 Office.
Kindles and Nooks Needed!
The Literacy Committee would like to announce its 2012-2013 initiative to acquire
Kindles and Nooks for teacher and student checkout from the NEW MEDIA CENTER.
With technology being the most advancing innovation, it is imperative that our students
are equipped with tools to keep up with the technological demand. Therefore, we are
seeking donations of Kindles and Nooks for use in reading classes and the media
center. Monetary donations are tax deductible and always welcomed. Thank you in
advance for your generous donations. Please contact Camille Cain 407-746-3529 or
Tracy Fitzgerald 407-746-3526 with any questions.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Lake Brantley
High School’s Judith Carrico,
who has been selected as the
Seminole County High School
Social Studies Teacher of the
Year by the Florida Council
for the Social Studies.
Mrs.
Carrico was recognized during
the Awards Dinner at the annual
FCSS Conference in Orlando on
October 27, 2012.
Again, congratulations to Mrs.
Carrico for her outstanding
contribution to the teaching of
the Social Studies in Seminole
County and at Lake Brantley!
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eminders
Important Notice to Parents and Students
Student Attendance Policy
• A student under the
age of 16 is required by
state law to attend school. Additionally, a student
may have his/her driver’s license revoked due to
excessive absences. All doctor notes and/or other
official documentation must be turned in within 5
days of the absence. PARENT NOTES DO NOT
EXCUSE ABSENCES.
• A student with more than 9 unexcused absences in a
one-half (1/2) credit class will receive a grade of F for
the term regardless of the calculated grade. Make-up
time is available but must be completed before the
end of the semester or the student will lose credit for
the course.
• A student will be considered absent from class if the
student arrives late or leaves class for greater than or
equal to 5 minutes.
• A student participating in school activities or
attending to school business during the school day
is considered in attendance. The activity is usually
considered a field trip.
• Out of school suspensions are considered unexcused
absences.
• All attendance information is available on Skyward
Family Access and is updated daily. Please login to
Skyward on a regular basis to track your student’s
attendance.
• Changes to sign-out procedures: There will be
no sign-outs after 2pm on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Fridays. There will be no sign-outs
during Pep Rallies, during testing, and after 1pm on
Wednesdays.
The Student Conduct and Discipline Code is posted on-line at www.
scps.k12.fl.us. It may be accessed by choosing Student Conduct
Code, which is found immediately under the listing for Dress Code in
the selection box on the left of the School Board’s “home page.”
You can also access the Code from the Lake Brantley
homepage, under School Info, School Policies. If you do
not have computer access, please contact your child’s
guidance counselor for a paper copy of the Code.
http://lakebrantley.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/
StudentConductDisciplineCode.pdf
Athletic Booster Club
Christmas Tree Sale 2012
Buy your tree from us!
Fraser fir trees 4’ to 14’ and 16” wreaths!
Delivery is available.
Friday, November 23: 10am-8pm
Monday - Friday: 5pm-8pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 10am-8pm
This event is run by our athletes and their parents.
Your tree will be bailed (wrapped) for transport.
Discount
for LBHS Parents:
$5 off any tree on the
lot with this ad
LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL • 7
Institute of Finance
The Institute of Finance students have an opportunity to work
in the Brantley Branch of Central Florida Educators Federal
Credit Union. All tellers complete an intensive training program
at the CFE main office in Lake Mary during the summer. We
are the only school in Seminole County to have a student
run credit union on campus. Our first promotion this year
was a matching deposit of up to $25.00 for all new accounts
opened between the start of school and September 14. We
had a fabulous response to this promotion. On Thursday,
September 27, we celebrated Member Appreciation Day
with free t-shirts and free $5.00 Chick-fil-A gift cards for
all members making a deposit of at least $5.00.We want to
welcome all new members. For those students who are not
members, it is never too late to join. The branch is open
daily between 7:15 and 2:00, except on Wednesday when we
close at 1:00. Many, many thanks to Central Florida Educators
Federal Credit Union for making our branch possible and the
continuous support and sponsored promotions!
The Seniors in the Institute are anxiously awaiting their Senior
Trip to New York City. The trip is scheduled for the end of
January, 2013. While in NYC they will attend a play, take a
dinner cruise to the Statue of Liberty, enjoy a guided bus tour
of the city, and visit the Federal Reserve, see the opening
bell at the NASDAQ, and experience the hustle and bustle
of Wall Street. This is the highlight of their three years of
participation in the Institute. Watch for updates on events for
the sophomore and junior class in the next issue.
Anyone wanting additional information about the Institute
and the many wonderful academic, extracurricular, and
scholarship opportunities available, may contact Janice
Daniels or Kevin Szewczyk.
SAVE THE DATE – Upcoming Athletic Booster Fundraisers
Come support the Lake Brantley Fundraisers and help support Athletics!
Here are a couple of important upcoming dates:
Spring Carnival: March 7-10
Principal’s Fund Run: May 11
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Business Professionals
of America
Business Professionals of America just completed a very successful membership
drive. Members recently received their competitive events packets and they will be
deciding which events they will be competing in. Students competing in a written or
computerized event will take their tests the week of November 4-9 on campus. The
Regional Conference will be held December 7, at Seminole State College. All members
are invited to attend the conference and compete in Open Events. Transportation will
be provided, and students will receive an excused absence. Additional information
about BPA and the events is available online at BPA.org.
On September 25, BPA hosted a speaker from Johnson and Wales University in the
Community Room. All business classes were invited to attend. Mr. Terrence Dunn
spoke on the importance of researching colleges and universities and visiting the
campuses if possible. Students received valuable information about the FAFSA
application as well as how to search for scholarship/grant money.
The following members of Lake Brantley’s BPA will be serving as Regional Officers
this year. We are very proud of their selection to serve our region. The officers
are: President, Corey Marcous, Co-Vice-Presidents are Angela Moon and Joshua
Sanchez, and the Historian is Steele Napoleon. Congratulations!!!ww
Yearbooks
Senior Salutations
Senior Salutations are due December 15, 2012. Please call
the yearbook room, 407-746-3443, if you have any questions.
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks will be on sale for $80.00 from November 1st until December 31st. This is
the in school cost and must be paid with cash or check. They can be purchased in
room 8-224 during both lunches and 5th period They can also be purchased online
with a credit card by going to the Lake Brantley website and clicking on the buy a
yearbook link. The price online is always higher due to fees charged for using a credit
card. The 2012 book sold out so buy yours now!
Be on the lookout for the yearbook mailer about buying a yearbook for the holidays!
You should receive it around Thanksgiving!
LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL • 9
Band News
PTSA Membership 2012-2013
Cost: $7.00 per adult $5.00 per student
____ # of adults ____ # of students
Total Amount Enclosed: $_______________
Make checks payable to: LBHS PTSA
Parent/LBHS Staff Name(s)______________
______________________________________
Phone ________________________________
Email address _________________________
Student Name(s) & Grade(s) _____________
______________________________________
Street Address _________________________
City, ZIP ______________________________
Check here if you are on LBHS staff ______
[ ] I would like to volunteer, please call me
I would like to make a separate donation to:
____ PTSA General Fund
____ PTSA Scholarship Fund
Amount of donation $___________________
Return form and checks to:
PTSA Membership
Lake Brantley H.S., 991 Sand Lake Road
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
PTSA on Facebook
The 18th Annual
Patriot Showcase
Come Join Us at
the PTSA Meetings
and Win a Prize!
Each meeting, the PTSA
enters parent members,
teacher members and student
members into a prize drawing
for those who attend the
monthly meetings.
Congratulations to our
recent winners:
Parents: Pamela Bean
and Tina Dennis
Staff:
Dr. Antonia Jane-Weston
and Mrs. Anna Riether
Students: Matt Graber,
Neema Soleimani and
Katherine Henderson
PTSA Meeting Dates
November 27, 2012
January 22, 2013
February 19, 2013
March 19, 2013
April 16, 2013
Millions of people use Facebook every day
to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited
number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they
meet. Lake Brantley High School PTSA has also joined Facebook in order to make
it easier for you to stay updated. All you need to do is “Like” this page! If you
have any questions or suggestions, please send an email to [email protected]
The Lake Brantley High School Band
will present its 18th annual Patriot
Showcase Concert on Thursday,
December 6 and Friday, December 7
at 7:00 p.m. in the Lake Brantley High
School Auditorium. The Showcase
features performances from various
sections of the band, instrumental
ensembles, solos, and the entire
Patriot band in a rapid succession
from various locations in the
auditorium. Due to the nature of this
concert, the audience must be in the
auditorium and seated by show time.
No one can be admitted after this
time. Band members will be moving
quickly throughout the auditorium
and some of the show is performed
in the dark. For more information,
please call the band room at 407746-3460 or visit our website, www.
patriotband.org.
Tickets are $6
presale and $7 at the door.
Pre-Festival Concert
The symphonic bands are scheduled
to perform their FBA District VI
Concert Music Assessment on
Thursday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m.
in the auditorium. The concert is free
and all are welcome to attend.
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Art & Photo News
Congratulations to our LBHS winners from the 36th Annual
Maitland Rotary Festival of the Arts!
Rain Bitton, 1st Place - Painting
Katie Szewczyk, 1st Place - Mixed Media
Ryan Beach, Merit Award - Photography
Amanda Keliher, Merit Award - Mixed Media
Congratulations to the LBHS students selected to exhibit in the student gallery at
the Orlando Museum of Art. This year, Seminole County was combined with Osceola
County and only 20 total pieces were chosen from our entire county. Out of that 20,
Lake Brantley had 5 pieces accepted! Three of these pieces are from our Photography
program: Laurel Gardner, MacKenzie Reed, and Amy Nguyen. Two pieces are from
our AP Studio Art program: Rachel Chrisien and Amanda Keliher.
Students in the Lake Brantley Art and Photography programs have the opportunity to
display their work at local as well as statewide exhibitions and competitions. We invite
you to attend any of the following festivals and events:
•
Orlando Museum of Art, Peggy Crosby Student Gallery now through December 28
•
Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the Arts, November 3 - 4
•
Rotary Art Festival at Crane’s Roost Park on November 17-18
•
Arts Alive! will be held at the Westin Hotel in Lake Mary on November 30th -- all
proceeds from this event will be given to the Seminole County arts programs
•
Sanford Historic Trust Art Competition awards ceremony will be at the Wayne
Densch Performing Arts Center in Downtown Sanford on Friday, December the
7th (traveling exhibition dates will be announced following the presentation)
•
2013 Youth Fine Arts Competition at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa
from February 7 - 18 (student submissions will be prior to the Thanksgiving
holiday break)
Thank you for your support of our award-winning arts programs at Lake Brantley
High School!
For further information about our programs or upcoming events, please contact the
AP Studio Art Teacher, Katy Farmer, (407) 746-3592; Photography/Art Teacher, Susan
J. Brown, (407) 746-3591; Art Teacher, Anna Riether (407) 746-3517.
LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL • 11
The Enchanted Closet
Helping to create the perfect prom
experience! In these very difficult
economic times it is so important
to help one another. The desire to help create a pleasant
way to assist students in financial need find that once in
a lifetime and amazing prom dress was the foundation
of The Enchanted Closet which has once again sprung
to life here at Lake Brantley!
We’ve begun collecting clean, gently worn evening and
prom dresses in the ESE Office in the Media Center.
Or, you may drop your donations off at the Front Desk.
We’ll continue collecting through the end of January,
2013. Your donations will be united with others made
throughout the Central Florida Area to The Princess
Project, sponsored by XL1067. Tune in to “Johnny’s
House” with Laura Diaz & Brian Grimes. They’ll keep
you posted on the dates the boutique will open for
students to select that perfect dress. All sizes and styles
of dresses are welcome!
Please contact Julie Collins at 407-746-3671if you have
any questions.
Did
You
Know?
Mr. Bob Breum, AP
Computer Science and
AP Physics C teacher,
has been offering weekly
talks about the college
admissions process in
his classroom, 8-126, on
Mondays at 2:30PM. He has a graduate certificate from UCLA
in College Counseling, is a member of the National Association
for College Admission Counseling and the Southern Association
for College Admission Counseling, and has spent the last 9
years doing pro-bono counseling with Lyman HS students,
many of whom went on to matriculate in Ivy League schools
and similar institutions. These talks are open to all members of
Lake Brantley’s extended family, including faculty, staff, and
parents, in addition to the students.
The 2012 schedule of topics included:
10/1 - Designing Your College Experience
10/8 - Preparing for College Night
10/22 - Making the List
10/29 - Writing the College Essay
11/5 - The Common Application
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LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL • 12
drama announcements
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is being entered as a Mainstage for Thespian
competition. Judges will be attending our performances November 8- 10. You can view
our promotional picture on the LBHS website and can buy discounted tickets at
www.seatyourself.biz/lakebrantley
The Thespian District Competition is November 15-17 at Lyman High School. We have
a lot of new Booster members and many new students who have already been actively
contributing to the growth of the LBHS Players. 47 students will represent LBHS at this
event in Individual Events and in a one-act version of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer
Night’s Dream.
LBHS
Dance
The Annual Winter
Dance Show will be held
Please support our students and our drama program! We are looking for volunteers who
can sew or build. To volunteer or make donations, please contact Jennifer_Sirianni@
scps.k12.fl.us
December 13th & 14th
Also, look for our new website, coming soon!
Auditorium at 7:00p.m.
in the Lake Brantley