On this day in 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the required 27 of the then 36 states. The amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime. The 13th Amendment, along with the 14th and 15th, is one of the trio of Civil War amendments that greatly expanded the civil rights of Americans.
This Week: Friday- Block (4, 5, 6), Open Tutorial.
Next Week: (Extended Lunch Schedule) 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 - Are you missing a water bottle, jacket, or lunch box? Check the lost and found located in the back of the GSS office by Wednesday, December 11. All unclaimed items will be donated.
Winter Concerts - Feel the spirit of the season at the Winter Concerts on December 11 and 12 at 7:00pm. Wednesday night features the Choral Union, B Choir. Viking Vocalists, String Orchestra, Mixed Choir and Symphonic Orchestra. Thursday night features the Choral Union, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, the Dolcissima Advanced Treble Choir and the Symphonic Orchestra. Tickets are $5 and available in the student store online and at the door.
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
Eat Cookies Spread Joy - Do you like the taste of freshly made cookies? But don't want to spend all that time crafting them? Then Lynbrook Grad Night Boosters premium cookie dough is for you. We are back selling a variety of delicious flavors from English Bay bakery all to raise funds for the class of 2025 grad night. With the perfectly portioned dough, you can have freshly baked cookies anytime at home with zero hassle! Perfect for gatherings, gifts, or just a well-deserved treat. Place your order today at www.tinyurl.com/GradCookies2024
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 Closed Finals Week – 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. Attending Homework Center can help students build healthy study habits for a successful year! For more information, visit https://lhs.fuhsd.org/guidance-student-support/high-school-planning/academic-support and click on "HOMEWORK CENTER." If you have questions you can see Mrs. Nimmagadda in the library after school (M,W,Th). Homework Center is closed during the finals week 12/16 - 12/20 and resumes Jan 7, 2025.
CLASS:
Yearbook Class of 2025 Signing Event - Hi Seniors! This is Valhalla Yearbook inviting you all to the Class of 2025 Signing Out event. Come out to the quad this Friday on December 6, 2024 to sign your name on a poster which will make its way into the book. Signatures will be accepted all day: brunch or lunch. Please make sure to bring an id, or any confirmation that you are a senior. Again, it's this Friday at the quad! We hope to see you then!
2026 Winter Study Session – Attention Class of 2026! Your Class Officers are holding a finals study session on Friday, December 13th from 3-6pm in the Cafeteria! There will be food, free study guides, and tutors for Junior subjects. Please contact Vihaan, Lisa, Tanush, Audrey, or Kartik if you have any questions.
CLUBS:
Winter Book Match - Winter Break Book Match - The LHS Librarians and the Students for Literacy Club are excited to help you find the perfect book to curl up with over Winter Break! Simply fill out the Book Match form at tinyurl.com/WinterBookMatch24 by December 11th! Once you've submitted the form, you’ll either receive a book delivered to your English classroom by Monday, 12/16 OR we’ll send you personalized recommendations with instructions on where to find your book by Wednesday, 12/18 — just in time for the holidays!
SPORTS:
Boys Tennis 2025 – Are you interested in joining the Boys Varsity or JV tennis team in the spring? If so, please come to room 403 during brunch on Monday, Dec. 9 for an informational meeting.
This Week (Home Games in BOLD):
12/6: Girls Varsity Basketball (Sandi Stober Classic), TBD
12/6: Girls JV Basketball vs Saratoga at Saratoga, 7:00 pm
12/7: Girls Varsity Basketball (Sandi Stober Classic), TBD
12/7: Girls JV Basketball vs Leland at Leland, 12:30 pm
12/7: Boys Basketball vs Irvington at Irvington
Frosh – 12:00 pm, JV – 1:30 pm
12/7: F/S Wrestling vs Ed Ferrell at Harbor High, 7:00 am
12/7: Boys Varsity Soccer vs KIPP at Monta Vista High, 3:20 pm
12/7: Girls JV Soccer (Firebird Tournament) at TBA, TBA
12/7: Girls Varsity Soccer (Firebird Tournament), TBA
Next Week (Home Games in BOLD):
12/10: Boys Basketball vs Carlmont at Carlmont
Frosh – 4:00 pm, Varsity – 7:00 pm
12/10: Boys JV Basketball vs Carlmont, 5:30 pm
12/10: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Silver Creek, 6:30 pm
12/10: Girls Soccer (Firebird Tournament)
JV – 4:00 pm, Varsity – 6:00 pm
12/11: Boys Frosh Basketball (Bellarmine Freshman Tournament) at Bellarmine, TBA
12/12: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Nueva, 6:00 pm
12/12: Girls Soccer vs Prospect
JV – 3:30 pm, Varsity – 4:00 pm
12/12: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Prospect (Winter Classic Tournament), 7:45 pm
12/12: Boys Frosh Basketball (Bellarmine Freshman Tournament) at Bellarmine, TBA
12/12: Girls JV Basketball (Silver Creek Tourney) at Silver Creek, TBD
12/12: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Palo Alto at Palo Alto, 6:00 pm
12/13: Boys Frosh Basketball (Bellarmine Freshman Tournament) at Bellarmine, TBA
12/13: Girls JV Basketball (Silver Creek Tourney) at Silver Creek, TBD
12/13: Girls Wrestling vs Webber Lawson at Fremont, noon
12/13: Boys Varsity Basketball (Tournament), TBA
12/14: Boys Varsity Basketball (Tournament), TBA
12/14: Girls JV Basketball (Silver Creek Tourney) at Silver Creek, TBD
12/14: Varsity Wrestling vs Webber Lawson at Fremont, 7:00 am
12/14: Boys Varsity Soccer vs El Primero at MacDonald High, 9:45 am
12/14: Girls Soccer (Firebird Tournament)
JV – TBA, Varsity – TBA