August 19, 2022

BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK August 22-26 @LHS

Hello, Vikings!

Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year! Your teachers, the staff, and administrators are ready to greet you on Monday morning, August 22, 2022. Below is everything you need to know to have a successful first week of school.

First Week of School

The first week's schedule is below. Students will attend special Advisories on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For Advisory, students will remain in their 2nd-period class on Monday and in their 4th-period class on Wednesday and Friday.

Safe Arrival to Campus

We recommend that students plan to arrive on campus by 8:10 AM. The parking lot can get very crowded, and Johnson Avenue is congested in the morning.

Access to the staff parking lot is closed for construction. This means the front lot will be busy. The administration recommends that students WALK or BIKE to school and give themselves ample time to arrive in the morning. To ensure the safety of all students, parents must use the appropriate drop-off lanes and follow directions given by staff. Parents should pull into the drop-off zones before the students exit the car. Students and parents must follow the directions of the staff monitoring the parking lots and crosswalks.

Parents, never release your students in traffic in the middle of the street.

Drivers, bikers, and walkers must use extreme caution at the intersection of Castle Glen Ave. and Lynbrook Way. This area is very busy in the morning. There is no drop-off on Lynbrook Way. The street dead ends at the access gate to Lynbrook. Students should walk down Lynbrook Way to enter campus.

Bikes

We encourage students to bike to school. In the interest of campus safety, bike riders are NOT allowed to ride on campus or through the parking lots. Riding bikes through the parking lots and on campus is dangerous. Students must lock bicycles in the bike racks. Do not lock bikes to poles or fences.

COVID-19 Testing and Protocols

The District will no longer be providing on-site COVID-19 testing through Inspire Diagnostics. Each school site has established a dedicated location where students and staff can pick up the at-home Antigen tests. Students and staff who want a home test should see Mrs. Tao in the GSS office.

Staying Home When Sick

It is critically important that all students and staff stay home if they are sick. Whether an individual is sick with symptoms of COVID-19, a cold or the seasonal flu, it is important to stay home to keep from spreading any of these illnesses to others. Students with possible symptoms of COVID-19 must contact Mrs. Rajabally and Assistant Principal Tara Grande. They will inform the parents, staff and students of the proper steps to take.

Isolation Timeline for Positive COVID-19 Cases

The isolation timeline for positive COVID-19 cases remains 10 days which is unchanged from Spring 2022.

10 day isolation with Day 1 being the day after the first day of symptoms or the positive test
Test on or after Day 5
Exit isolation with a negative test anytime between Day 6-10, with proof of negative test
Students who test negative before day 11 and want to return to school must check in with Mrs. Rajabally and show a picture or other proof of the negative test the DAY BEFORE they return to school.
Exit isolation on Day 11 regardless of test result as long as there is symptom improvement and no fever within 24 hours

What if I didn't get my schedule at Viking Days?

Students who did not attend Viking Days to pick up a printed schedule can log into Infinite Camps to view, download, and print their schedule under the Documents tab. A table will be set up at the top of the quad by the Viking boat and school counselors will be there to help students who have trouble accessing their schedules online.

What if I didn't take my photo and get my photo ID at Viking Days?

If you missed Viking Day and did not get your school picture taken, retakes are on Monday, September 26, 2022, in the theater lobby. Mark your calendar, and do not miss that date! Students must PRE- REGISTER and bring their photo tickets with them.

How do I see my schedule in Infinite Campus?

If you are a new student to Lynbrook and do not know how to log into Infinite Campus, follow the steps in the letter sent by the school district in early August. This letter contained important information about your username, password, and how you needed to reset your password using the FUHSD Password Reset Tool.

Where do I go if I need a Chromebook?

If you requested a Chromebook and have not yet checked one out, please go to the library. Students who want a device must complete the request form.

Brunch & Lunch Food Service

Lynbrook will have two outside serving carts in addition to the main cafe servery open for service at brunch and lunch.
Students MUST bring their ID for scanning at the cashier station. Not having your ID slows the line down.
Lines will look long, but they move very quickly.
Students, be considerate. DO NOT cut in front of others. The line clears in about 10 minutes. Line-cutting is rude and selfish behavior. True Lynbrook Vikings are kind and have respect for one another.

Students with TA (Teacher Assistant) on their schedule or an unscheduled period between two classes.

If you want to be a teacher assistant (TA), find a teacher who wants you to be their TA. If they agree to let you be their TA, please complete the Teacher Assistant Form. The document is posted on the Guidance Page under the Forms and Quick Links section.

Senior Portraits

Seniors, your Viking Day photo is only for your school ID. Senior yearbook photos have to be taken at the Now & Forever Studio. Book your appointment if you haven't done so already: https://mailchi.mp/79ae594e22ad/class-of-2023-book-now-1176322

Appointments must be booked by November to make it to our yearbook deadline, so don't wait!

Announcements

Change Day Schedule Requests - All schedule change requests have been processed. The class schedules distributed during Viking Days are official. ALL students will follow their official schedule on the first day of school. If the schedule received on Viking Day does not show a requested change, it was not possible to complete the change request. There are no waiting lists for classes.

Nutrition Services - All brunch and lunch meals will be free of charge to students for the 2022-2023 school year. Please refer to the Nutrition Services page to see the wide selection of food choices offered daily. Students who wish to purchase a la carte items, a second meal, or a second milk will need to pay with money in their account, or by cash or check. No negative balances will be allowed. After the first two weeks of school, a student ID card will be required to receive food. Students must take fruit, cranberries or raisins with their meal. This is a requirement to be a nutritionally compliant meal. Unwanted food can be returned to the share table.

Nutrition Services Student Board - The Fremont Union High School District Nutrition Services Student Board is looking for driven students who want to help make an impact on a district level. The student board focuses on improving transparency between the district and students, all while improving student satisfaction with meals. Applications for the FUHSD Nutrition Services Student Board will open on August 29th. Join the email list to be notified when applications are sent out.

Homework Center - Starting Monday, August 29th, Homework Center will be open to all Lynbrook students on a drop-in basis. Hours are Monday 3:55-5:00 pm; Wednesday 3:15-5:00 pm; and Thursday 3:55-5:00 pm in the library. Peer tutors will be available starting mid/late September.

Congratulations

National Science Bowl Winners - In July, the Lynbrook science bowl team competed in Washington, D.C. against the top high schools in the nation, and took first place in the 2022 National Science Bowl. Coached by science teacher Lester Leung, LHS science bowl team members included William Huang, Anirudh Bharadwaj, Antone Jung, David Lee, and Sharon Zhu. The team correctly answered the following question to win: "At which of the following ocean depths would you find ocean water with the highest pH in an average marine water column? W) The surface, X) 100 meters, Y) 1000 meters, or Z) 4000 meters." With the correct answer, "X) 100 meters."

International Mathematical Olympiad - Congratulations to Lynbrook senior Eric Shen who was one of six high school students representing the USA at the 63rd International Mathematical Olympiad in Oslo, Norway in July. The USA team placed third place behind China and South Korea, with four gold medals, one silver and one bronze. Lynbrook is so proud of Eric for winning a gold medal and for meeting his personal goal!