On this day in 1964, after 12 days of debate and voting, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by a vote of 290-130. Democratic President Lyndon Johnson made passage of the bill his top priority during the first year of his administration. The legislation provided federal protections for Blacks and other people of color in several areas including voting, public accommodations and facilities, employment and school desegregation. The U.S. Senate passed the measure on June 19, 1964 with a vote of 73 -27. President Johnson signed the legislation on July 2, 1964. The 1964 Civil Rights Act is considered the nation’s most important civil rights legislation since Reconstruction.
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: (Winter Break) No School.
Next Next 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Lost and Found – Lost and Found – Are you missing a water bottle, jacket, or lunch box? Check the lost and found located in the back of the GSS office by Thursday, February 13. All unclaimed items will be donated.
Interested in Taking AP Art Next Year? - Are you interested in taking AP Art next year and want to know if it’s a good fit for you? Mr. Reynolds is holding 2 info sessions on Wednesday February 12th, one during Tutorial and second session during lunch. Both will take place in room 70. Mr. Reynolds will share some prior student portfolios and answer your questions! Please feel free to bring your lunch and eat while we talk. Hope to see you there!
FUHSD Earth Day Event - Come to FUHSD's annual event for environmental advocacy at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View on March 24, 4:00 - 8:00 pm! Set up your booth to display a project supporting our planet. It can be anything --- an artwork, essay, science research, song, simulation, or more! Submissions due 2/14. You can volunteer as well or RSVP to attend and leave anytime. tinyurl.com/2025ed
Submissions for Aletheia now open! – Hey Lynbrook! Submissions for Aletheia's spring issue on Rejection are now open! If you have a story about rejection, and want to share it, you can submit to lhsaletheia.com/submit, until March 1st, 11:59pm! All submissions are anonymous, and names will not be attached to the final issue.
Lynbrook PTSA Job Shadow Program – Students who have completed the registration process can check their Job Shadow account to see if they’ve been approved to participate. Job Signups start Monday, February 10 at 10:00 pm for juniors. February 11 for seniors, February 12 for sophomores and February 13 for freshmen. Email lhsjobshadow@gmail.com if you have any questions. Visit https://www.lhsjobshadow.org for more information.
Valentines Concert - Come hear songs of love at our Valentines Concert on Wednesday February 12 at 7:00pm in the Cafeteria. You'll get to hear all the Singing Valentines that were performed around campus in the classrooms as well as solos and small group performances. Tickets are $5 in the student store or at the door and that includes dessert!
FUHSD Nutrition Services Student Committee – Hey Vikings! Interested in nutrition or culinary? Come help make a difference by joining the FUHSD Nutrition Services Student Committee! NSSC is a student-led committee that works in tandem with FUHSD Nutrition Services through outreach, polling, sustainability efforts and sampling. There are two positions open—Committee Member and Committee Lead. Committee Members represent their entire school and work with a partner to carry out all NSSC activities at their school through their school advisory, ASB or other avenues. Committee Leads lead Committee Members, focus overall on the district as a whole, plan and host meetings, and work directly with Ms. Puri, the head of FUHSD Nutrition Services, in moving towards goals of higher student satisfaction, diversity in diet, sustainability, and more. If you are interested, please fill out this application here for Committee Member: Application for Committee Member 25-26 or Committee Leader: Application for Committee Lead 25-26 and email the completed form to fuhsdnssb@gmail.com.
Commemorative Bricks - Order your commemorative brick or tile! A perfect way to show your Viking pride! This is an opportunity to have your name, or a family member’s name, etched and proudly shown on the Lynbrook campus! Personalized bricks make great permanent gifts. This is a wonderful way to recognize families, students, alumni and to show your Viking Spirit. Standard commemorative bricks will be placed at the Stadium Entrance. Tiles will be placed in two locations (i.e. swim tiles by the pool, gym tiles by the gym/quad). https://www.engravedbricks.com/campaign/Lynbrook
STTAR Tutoring Program - 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/guidance-student-support/sttar-tutoring and click on "NEED A TUTOR?"
Homework Center - Homework Center is open in the library on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school ends until 5:00 pm. Students can work independently on their assignments or get help from Student Tutors if needed.
CLASS:
Grad Night Tickets are now on sale! - This early bird special is the lowest price you’ll get for this epic, all-night celebration—so don’t wait! We know every graduate will want to be there, so take the leap and grab your ticket today before prices go up! Get all the details at https://www.tinyurl.com/gradnitetickets2025.
Rei Trujillo Athletic Scholarship Application - The Rei Trujillo Athletic Scholarship fund was created to honor Rei Trujillo of Lynbrook’s Class of 2021. Any senior athlete who has done a minimum of two sports in the same academic year is welcome to apply. Please email Jamie Chan at jmc02@sbcglobal.net for an application or if you have any questions. Applications must be submitted to Ms. Chan by April 1, 2025.
SPORTS:
This Week (Home Games in BOLD):
2/11: Boys Soccer vs Milpitas at Milpitas
JV – 4:00 pm, Varsity – 6:00 pm
2/11: Girls Soccer vs Milpitas
JV – 4:00 pm, Varsity – 6:00 pm
2/12: Boys Basketball vs MacDonald at MacDonald
JV – 5:30 pm, Varsity – 7:00 pm
2/12: Girls JV Basketball vs Mountain View, 5:30 pm
2/13: Boys Soccer vs Monta Vista (Senior Night)
JV – 4:00 pm, Varsity – 6:00 pm
2/13: Girls Soccer vs Monta Vista at Monta Vista
JV – 4:00 pm, Varsity – 6:00 pm
2/14: Girls Basketball vs Monta Vista at Monta Vista
JV – 4:30 pm, Varsity – 6:00 pm
2/14: Boys Basketball vs Monta Vista at Monta Vista
JV – 3:00 pm, Varsity – 7:45 pm
2/15: Varsity Wrestling (North Regional CCS) at Gunn, 7:00 am
2/15: Boys Frosh Basketball vs Milpitas at Milpitas, 3:00 pm
Next Week (Home Games in BOLD):
2/17: Girls JV Basketball vs Fremont, 5:30 pm
2/17: Boys JV Basketball vs Fremont, 7:00 pm
2/18: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Fremont, 5:30 pm
2/18: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Fremont, 7:00 pm
2/18: Girls Soccer vs Wilcox
JV – 4:00 pm, Varsity – 6:00 pm
2/22: Varsity Wrestling (Masters CCS) at Watsonville, 7:00 am
Next Next Week (Home Games in Bold):
2/27: Varsity Wrestling (Boys/Girls State) at Bakersfield, 7:00 am
2/28: Varsity Wrestling (Boys/Girls State) at Bakersfield, 7:00 am
3/1: Varsity Wrestling (Boys/Girls State) at Bakersfield, 7:00 am