On this day in 1852, the Battle of Fredericksburg, a bloody engagement of the American Civil War in which Confederate troops were led to victory by General Robert E. Lee over the Union forces of General Ambrose Everett Burnside was waged. The battle was of strategic importance to the Union as capturing the Rappahannock River and the city of Fredericksburg would put the Union closer to the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. The combination of logistical failures, difficult terrain, and relentless, suicidal attacks against overwhelming defenses led to massive Union casualties and a decisive Confederate victory.
This Week: (extended lunch Schedule) Friday- Block (4, 5, 6), Open Tutorial.
Next Week: (Final Exams Semester 1 Schedule) Monday- 7 Periods, Inside Tutorial; Tuesday- Block (4, 7), enrichment; Wednesday – Block (5, 6), enrichment; Thursday- Block (1, 3), enrichment; Friday- Block (2), enrichment.
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 soon! All unclaimed items will be donated by Thursday, December 18!
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 will be closed during finals week, December 15 - 18, and will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026, Monday through Thursday in the Library, after school ends until 5:00 pm.
CLUBS:
Physics and Chemistry Olympiad Signups - F=ma and USNCO seats are available for purchase! Go to the ASB Student Store to purchase the seats at: https://lynbrook.
Please carefully follow the instructions on the student store. Also, If you registered on the USABO website but have not yet paid for a seat at Lynbrook, please see Mrs. Loia as soon as possible.
CLASS:
Grad Night Tickets on Sale - Class of 2026! Grad night tickets are on sale! Tickets are $195. Prices will go up on February 1, 2026. The last event with your Class before starting the next chapter in life! Have fun at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with your friends! A night of memories and fun! To purchase go to the URL: https://tinyurl.com/
Class of 2026 Online Auction coming soon!!! - Class of 2026 Online Auction opens on Monday Dec 15!!! Looking for that special gift? Shop the Class of 2026 online auction to find that one of a kind gift for that special someone in your life! Auction items include 49er tickets, Dish Dash gift cards, cheesecakes, pastries, crocheted items, and many others. All proceeds go towards the Class of 2026 Grad Night Party!
Kendra Scott Give Back Event!! - Join us for a Kendra Scott give back event on Saturday, December 13 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Santana Row! 20% of your purchase benefits the Class of 2026 grad night party! Sip, sweets and jewels! We hope to see you there!!!
SPORTS:
Girls VR Soccer Advance to tournament championship – The Lynbrook Girls Varsity Soccer team continued their dominant run in the Silicon Valley Classic with a 3–0 win over Mills High School Tuesday night! Olivia Ford netted two goals while Meera Ramasubramanian added one goal with an assist from Ellie Torres-Guiang. The Vikings’ defense led by Chloe Wu, Emma Nguyen, Sophia Liu and Alyssa Lin, held strong all match, securing the shutout with key saves from goalie Pratiksha Saravanan, who kept Mills off the board in critical moments. The team now stands at 3–0 in tournament play and will compete for the group championship this Saturday at 2:00 PM against Monta Vista, hosted at Monta Vista High School. Come out and support your Vikings!
Swim Team Info Meeting - Those interested in joining the swim team should attend an informational meeting TODAY Friday, 12/12 @ 3:30pm at the pool. Attendees will receive the season schedule, and get sizing for a team suit, if needed.
This Week (Home Games in BOLD):
12/12: Girls Varsity Wrestling (Webber Lawson Tournament) at Fremont, noon
12/12: Boys FR Basketball vs TBA, TBA
12/12: Boys Varsity Basketball (Varsity Winter Classic), TBA
12/13: Boys Varsity Wrestling (Webber Lawson Tournament) at Fremont, 7:00 am
12/13: Boys FR Basketball vs TBA, TBA
12/13: Boys Varsity Basketball vs TBA, TBA
12/13: Boys Varsity Soccer vs The Kings Academy, 3:00 pm
12/13: Boys JV Soccer vs Crystal Springs, 12:00 pm
Next Week (Home Games in BOLD):
12/18: Girls Varsity Soccer vs Palo Alto at Palo Alto, 5:00 pm
12/18: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Wilcox at Wilcox, 6:00 pm
12/18: Boys JV Soccer vs Wilcox at Wilcox, 4:00 pm
12/19: Girls Basketball vs Monta Vista
JV – 4:00 pm; Varsity – 5:30 pm
12/20: Boys Basketball vs Westmoor
FR – 12:00 pm; JV – 1:30 pm; Varsity – 3:00 pm
12/20: Boys Varsity Soccer vs TBA at TBA, TBA