On this day in 1933, the United States went off the gold standard, a monetary system in which currency is backed by gold, when Congress enacted a joint resolution nullifying the right of creditors to demand payment in gold. The United States had been on a gold standard since 1879, but bank failures during the Great Depression of the 1930s frightened the public into hoarding gold, making the policy untenable. Soon after taking office in 1933, President Roosevelt declared a nationwide bank moratorium to prevent a run on the banks by consumers lacking confidence in the economy. He also forbade banks to pay out gold or to export it. Roosevelt required all people to deliver all gold coins, gold bullion and gold certificates to the Federal Reserve for the set price of $20.67 per ounce. According to Keynesian economic theory, one of the best ways to fight off an economic downturn is to inflate the money supply. And increasing the amount of gold held by the Federal Reserve would in turn increase its power to inflate the money supply. In 1934, the government price of gold increased to $35 per ounce, effectively increasing the gold on the Federal Reserve’s balance sheets by 69 percent. The government held the $35 per ounce until August 15, 1971, when President Nixon announced that the Unted States would no longer convert dollars to gold at a fixed value, thus completely abandoning the gold standard.
This Week: Monday- 7 Periods, Inside Tutorial; Tuesday- Block (1, 2, 3, 7); Wednesday – Block (4, 5, 6), Open Tutorial; Thursday- Block (1, 2, 3, 7); Friday- Block (4, 5, 6), Open Tutorial.
Next Week: Monday- 7 Periods, Close Tutorial; Tuesday- Block (1, 2, 3, 7); Wednesday – Block (4, 5, 6), Open Tutorial; Thursday- Block (1, 2, 3, 7); Friday- Block (4, 5, 6), Open Tutorial.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Principles of Business Marketplace – Are YOU searching for a gift for your family/friends? Or maybe you just like shopping for unique, handmade crafts? In that case, drop by the annual Principles of Business Marketplace on Wednesday, April 22 in the Quad during lunch. There, you’ll find all kinds of handmade crafts crafted by students! Small bills, such as $1 and $5, are preferred, but don’t worry: cards are also accepted. Keep an eye out around campus for the flyers with a QR code on them to see all the businesses that will be selling their unique creations. We look forward to seeing you there!
Mandatory AP Literature Informational Meeting - If you are a junior registered for AP Lit next year, then you must attend a meeting about the course and the summer homework. The meeting will be on Friday, May 1 at Tutorial in the Theatre. Plan to be there.
Sidelines cheer tryouts – Interested in trying out for next year’s sideline cheer team? Cheer clinics will be held April 20th through the 23rd from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the cafe, and tryouts take place April 23rd! You must attend the clinics to be eligible for tryouts. If you’re unable to attend clinics or have any questions, please contact us at mchan248@student.fuhsd.org. Be sure to wear athletic clothes and clean shoes and fill out the interest form at bit.ly/2627lhscheertryout. Find more information on Instagram @lynbrook_cheer.
Take Down Tobacco Multimedia Competition - Hey Lynbrook! FUHSD invites YOU to submit original work to the 2026 Take Down Tobacco Multimedia Competition. Students can submit works in categories such as Art, Writing, Visual Media, and App development. Winners will receive prizes and have their work recognized at the district board meeting. Go to https://tinyurl.com/26InfoTDTC for more information!
STTAR Tutoring - Students, do you need help in a particular subject? You may request a STTAR Tutor for recurring weekly one-on-one peer tutoring sessions from a fellow Viking. For more information, visit https://lhs.fuhsd.org/
Homework Center – The Homework Center is open in the library Monday through Thursday after school ends until 5:00 pm. Students can work independently on their assignments or get help from Student Tutors if needed. For more information, visit: https://lhs.fuhsd.org/
CLUBS:
Haiku Contest - Hey Lynbrook! Enter the Haiku Contest hosted by Lynbrook's very own Poetry and Students for Literature clubs. Join one of 3 sessions to write your haikus and submit your favorites! All haikus will be featured in eco-friendly decor around the school. Prizes: Top 3 poets will win special prizes! For more information, email lhspoetryclub204@gmail.com, lynbrooksfl@gmail.com, or amy_ashworth@fuhsd.org https://drive.google.com/file/
Sessions:
4/22, Room 202 at lunch
4/23, Study Room 1 (Library) lunch
4/24 Library 3-5 pm.
MFC 2026 Benefit Concert - Hey Lynbrook! MFC's annual benefit concert is happening on Friday, April 24th from 5-7pm in the Lynbrook High School Theater. Music for Community's members and student groups on campus have worked hard to bring you a vibrant two-hour-long program showcasing instrumental and vocal music, dance, and more. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door. All proceeds will be donated to The American Cancer Society, a nationwide non-profit dedicated to funding cancer research. Come out to be part of this meaningful cause and support the Lynbrook arts community!
Introducing the Lynbrook Math Awesome Open (LMAO)! - The Lynbrook Math Club is excited to announce the first ever Lynbrook Math Awesome Open (LMAO) to be held at Lynbrook High School on April 25, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. LMAO is a math competition open to all FUHSD high school students and has an inclusive difficulty range. There will be two rounds, an individual round and a team round. In addition, there will be fun activities hosted by various Lynbrook clubs. More details about sponsored prizes will be finalized soon. We hope to see you there for an exciting day of math!
Individual Registration: tinyurl.com/lmao2026individual
Team Registration: tinyurl.com/lmao2026team
Don’t worry if you don’t have a team planned, we can arrange a team for you after you sign up.
For more information, visit our website: lhslmao.vercel.app
Join our discord: discord.gg/vK5DPzCM
SPORTS:
This Week (Home Games in BOLD):
4/20: Boys Varsity Golf vs Los Gatos at Coyote Creek Golf Course, 3:30 pm
4/21: Varsity Softball vs Gunn at Gunn, 4:00 pm
4/21: Badminton vs Wilcox at Wilcox, 5:15 pm
4/21: Boys JV Tennis vs Los Altos at Los Altos, 4:00 pm
4/21: Boys Varsity Tennis vs Los Altos, 4:00 pm
4/21: Varsity Baseball vs Monta Vista, 4:00 pm
4/21: JV Baseball vs Monta Vista at Monta Vista, 4:00 pm
4/21: Track & Field vs Los Altos at Los Altos, 4:00 pm
4/21: Varsity Swimming at Homestead, 4:00 pm
4/21: Gymnastics vs Los Altos at Los Altos, 5:30 pm
4/22: Boys Swimming (De Anza Trials), 4:00 pm
4/22: Boys Volleyball vs Harker
JV – 5:30 pm; Varsity - 6:45 pm
4/22: SCVAL Diving Tournament at Palo Alto, 1:00 pm
4/22: Boys Varsity Golf vs Los Altos at Los Lagos, 2:30 pm
4/23: Varsity Softball vs Palo Alto, 4:00 pm
4/23: Badminton vs Monta Vista, 5:15 pm
4/23: Girls Swimming (De Anza Trials), 4:00 pm
4/23: Varsity Baseball vs Gunn at Gunn, 4:00 pm
4/23: JV Baseball vs Gunn, 4:00 pm
4/23: Gymnastics vs Cupertino at Los Altos, 5:00 pm
4/24: Boys Volleyball vs Los Gatos at Los Gatos
JV – 5:30 pm; Varsity - 6:45 pm
4/24: SCVAL JV Diving at Palo Alto, 1:00 pm
4/24: Swimming (De Anza Finals), 4:00 pm
4/24: Track & Field (CCS Last Chance Invitational), TBA
4/25: Track & Field (CCS Last Chance Invitational), TBA
4/25: Varsity Baseball vs Leland at Leland, 12:00 pm
Next Week: (Home Games in BOLD):
4/28: Boys Varsity Golf (SCVAL Tournament) at Santa Teresa Golf Club, TBA
4/28: Varsity Softball vs Monta Vista at Monta Vista, 4:00 pm
4/28: Badminton vs Palo Alto at Palo Alto, 5:15 pm
4/28: Boys Varsity Tennis vs Gunn at Gunn, 4:00 pm
4/28: Boys JV Tennis vs Gunn, 4:00 pm
4/28: Varsity Baseball vs Milpitas, 4:00 pm
4/28: JV Baseball vs Milpitas at Milpitas, 4:00 pm
4/28: Track & Field (De Anza League Trials) at Milpitas, 3:00 pm
4/28: Gymnastics vs Los Altos at Los Altos, 5:00 pm
4/29: Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Homestead at Homestead
JV – 5:30 pm; Varsity - 6:45 pm
4/30: Varsity Baseball vs Saratoga, 4:00 pm
4/30: Track & Field (De Anza League Finals) at Milpitas, 3:00 pm
5/1: Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Mountain View
JV – 5:30 pm; Varsity - 6:45 pm