Dateline Lamphere - April, 2013 by Lamphere Schools

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NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS

• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • APRIL 2013

Around the District Congratulations Hadeel! Hadeel Azzo, Page Middle School ELL Math and Language Arts teacher, has been named the 2013 Oakland County Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made during a surprise visit to Azzo’s classroom by representatives from Oakland Schools, Lamphere’s Board of Education and Administrators. “Congratulations Hadeel,” said Terri Spencer, Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Services at Oakland Schools. “You’ve been named the 2012/13 Oakland County Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year.” “Thank you, thank you! I felt so honored to be nominated for this award, and never dreamed I’d be the winner,” said Azzo. “I love teaching, love my students. These kids feel like a family to me. I’m just so honored to be given this award.”

NOW OPEN: Kindergarten Enrollment We are now accepting Kindergarten enrollments for September 2013. The Lamphere Schools offer an extraordinary full-day kindergarten program designed to meet the needs of young learners. If you have a child who will be five years of age on or before December 1, 2013, please contact your local elementary school for enrollment information. A recently enacted Michigan law changed the minimum age requirement for a child enrolling in Kindergarten, so it is very important for parents to complete the enrollment process for kindergarteners early (prior to June 15th) - especially if they have a birthday during the month of November. Please contact your local elementary school for additional information: Edmonson Elementary 248-547-5342 Lessenger Elementary Hiller Elementary 248-589-0406 Simonds Elementary

248-589-0556 248-547-5292

Parents: Stay Informed with ParentPortal The Lamphere Schools uses a student information system which enables parents to access their child’s school information through the “Parent Portal” feature. It also allows students to access their own information via “Student Connect.” Parents and guardians may access information, such as attendance, grades, report cards, transcripts, and lunch account info at: http://www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/link . Students may use “Student Connect” to check for assignments, attendance, transcripts and cafeteria account balances. All students have passwords assigned to them that will allow access to the site. If you need assistance logging in, please contact your child’s school, or call our Technology Helpdesk at 248-589-1990 ext. 2016.

Schools of Choice The Lamphere Schools in Madison Heights, Michigan will participate in limited Schools of Choice, for Oakland County residents only, for the 2013/2014 school year. The open enrollment period will run from April 8 through April 22, 2013. Schools of Choice applications may be returned by mail or in person (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) to: The Lamphere Schools James S. McCann Administration Center 31201 Dorchester Madison Heights, MI 48071 Attention: Denise Sanders For further information regarding Lamphere’s Schools of Choice program, please call 248-589-1990 ext. 2012 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. 2

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS

• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • APRIL 2013

Lamphere Scholarship Fund Lamphere Scholarship Fund to Award Scholarships to Graduating Seniors Once again this year, the Lamphere Scholarship Fund will award many deserving Lamphere Seniors a scholarship toward continuing their education. The awards range from $500 - $1,000 each. Since the inception of this fund in 2007 over $100,000 in scholarships have been awarded. Thanks to donations from throughout our community, a fantastic staff who participates in a variety of fundraisers and the hard work of the Board of Education and Lamphere Administration, we’ve been able to make a difference in the lives of Lamphere students. If you’d like more information about the Lamphere Scholarship Fund and how you can help, contact us at the Administration Center - (248) 589-1990 or visit our website:

www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/scholarshipfund

Help “pave the future” Help “pave the future” for Lamphere Students with the purchase of an engraved brick paver to benefit the Lamphere Scholarship Fund. Pavers come in three sizes and can be engraved with your name or personalized message. The bricks will be installed at the north entrance of Lamphere High School where students will be inspired every day. Seeing the support of alumni, staff, community and families written in stone as they enter school, perhaps students will walk a little taller, work a little harder knowing how many people care. Not sure about what to inscribe on your brick? • Engrave the name of your family. • Dedicate a brick to each of your children indicating their graduation year. • Memorialize a loved one, family member or classmate. • Purchase a brick with your graduating class or dedicate one to a special person in your life. • Commemorate a special occasion such as a birth, wedding, or graduation. • Support the Lamphere Scholarship Fund on behalf of a business, foundation or club. • Inspirational words, poems or quotes. For order forms and additional information about our Brick Paver Project, please visit our website:

www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/bricks

Friends Indeed The Friends of Madison Heights Youth are certainly friends of Lamphere students and the Lamphere Scholarship Fund. For the fifth year in a row the Friends of Madison Heights Youth, a civic organization whose goal is to provide positive opportunities for the youth of the city, has donated $10,000 to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund providing opportunities for Lamphere students to continue their education beyond high school. “There are so many great things happening at Lamphere Schools and we are thrilled to be able to contribute to the success of your students,” said Toni Shad, founder of the Friends organization. “We’d like to present the district with this check for $10,000 as a donation to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund.” Accepting the check, Marsha Pando , Superintendent of schools said “Thank you! Your dedication to the youth of Lamphere Schools and Madison Heights provides so many opportunities for our students and makes such a difference to the entire community .”

Edmonson Elementary School It Snowed Inside Edmonson Elementary - Fourth graders at Edmonson Elementary had the chance to help ‘make it snow’ inside the building for all to see on the second floor. With the help of the Lamphere Elementary Math Coaches, Sarah Campbell and Elizabeth Simpson, students created larger than life snowflakes, made from scrap paper, fostered learning, teamwork, and a morning full of mathematical discussion. Students in both Bozenna Johnson’s and Carrie Kluczyk’s classrooms completed mathematical tasks and made vocabulary such as symmetry, congruency, triangle, rectangle, horizontal, vertical, length, width, estimation, pattern, reflection, and many more, come to life during this lesson. Scrap paper, scissors, tape, and staplers were the only items used to ‘make it snow’ with these larger than life mathematical snowflakes.

a deeper understanding of symmetry and patterns, however, students feel they gained so much more. “I really liked making these. You have to have patience when you fold, to make sure you fold it the right way,” said fourth grade student Ben Johnson. These colorful, mathematics-filled snowflakes made a blanket above the fourth grade lockers for all to enjoy, inside the building.

“It was so much fun, I forgot we were doing math,” said Elizabeth Hamel. “I felt really creative and wanted to do more.” The 3-D snowflakes allowed students to not only create their snowflake, but also be their own problem solver through mathematical thinking and reasoning. The end result of the lesson was Fourth graders Nataya Ward and Emma Bethea show off a completed mathematical snowflake.

Math Fun at Home Make a 3D paper snowflake and have fun with math. Observe symmetry and concepts like width, depth, length, reflection, and congruency. Things you’ll need: 6 sheets of paper – scissors – tape - stapler. 1. 2. 3.

Students used measurement and learned about symmetry while making their snowflake creation.

Fold each of the 6 pieces of paper in half, diagonally. If the paper you’re using doesn’t make a perfect triangle, cut off the remaining edge that sticks out (rectangular edge) and make it align perfectly. Fold each of the 6 pieces of paper in half once more. Cut 4 horizontal lines in the triangle as shown in the image. Unfold your paper and turn it so that the diamond shape is face up, roll the first two innermost paper lines together to form a tube. Tape these two pieces together. Flip the sheet of paper over to the other side. Take the next two paper lines and pull them together on the opposite side of the tube and tape together as before. This will be a more rounded shape and wider than the first tube. Continue flipping the paper and joining the paper lines together on opposite sides until all paper lines have been joined. You should be left with something similar to the image. Repeat these steps for the remaining 5 sheets of paper. Join 3 of the completed rolled pieces together at one end (draw together with your fingertips) and staple together using the other hand. Do the other 3 pieces the same way. Now you will have 2 pieces consisting of 3 strands or “arms” each. Staple the two new pieces together in the middle. You will almost have the snowflake shape by now. Staple where each of the 6 arms meet. This ensures that the snowflake shape is pulled into place. Hang your mathematical creations and enjoy!

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS

• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • APRIL 2013

Hiller Elementary School Hiller Fourth Graders Create the Wildcat News ing. Students may make suggestions and changes until they feel that their article is complete and ready to be shared with the school.

Hiller Elementary - Hiller fourth graders have become incredible journalists! It all started back in September when they sat down to write headlines that would capture the week’s events and excitement from the beginning of the school year. These fabulous fourth grade thinkers enjoyed this thinking routine so much that they decided that they wanted to take it one step further, by collaboratively writing an article to accompany their headline. As their ideas grew, so did excitement as students decided to work together to write a weekly newspaper to share with their school. This was the beginning of Hiller’s very first student-owned newspaper, the Wildcat News. The Wildcat News is a student-written, weekly newspaper that is sent to all Hiller classroom teachers to share with their students. With their teacher, Lisa Peters, as the editor, the students take the reins in deciding what should be highlighted in the paper each week. The writing process comes alive Printed copies of WildCat News are delivered to classrooms at Hiller. as students share ideas, draft, revise, and edit the paper together. Then, they experiof interviewing, taking notes, and reporting back ence the pride of seeing their published work in to the “office” can be. Fourth grade photograthe hands of peer-readers. phers are also sent out weekly to capture photos “The process starts when we sit down on a Thursday to talk about the newsworthy events that happened at Hiller that week,” said one fourth grade student. “Sometimes, with all of the exciting learning and social events that are happening at Hiller, it is a tough decision and we have to vote in order to make the final decision on which event to highlight.”

of the week’s events. When the decision is made and all of the investigating and photographing is completed, it is time for the whole team to go to work on drafting their weekly newspaper, in order to have it out in print by their Friday morning deadline.

The benefit of the Wildcat News is not limited to the fourth grade writers alone. Hiller students benefit from the opportunity to read published non-fiction text written by their peers. Readers of the Wildcat News understand that there is purpose to the writing that we do in school. Students also enjoy seeing that the hard work that they are doing in their class is recognized through articles that highlight them, and reading about what is going on in other classrooms at their school. “It has been amazing watching these nine and ten-yearolds take ownership over their progress Sentences are written on the classroom as writers” SMARTBoard for the group editing session. said Peters. “They are invested in the work that they do, taking pride in the fact that the paper, in its entirety, belongs to them. From the blossoming of an idea in the minds of young fourth grade thinkers in the fall, to the pride of almost-fifth grade published authors in the spring, the journey has been an empowering one that is sure to stick with this group as they grow up, ready to share their ideas with the world!.”

“Interactive writing is the key to guiding twenty-two fourth graders through the writing process on one piece of writing, while allowing all voices “I like to go to other classrooms in the buildto be heard,” said Peters. “Students write their ing to investigate the learning that is happenideas for each title, sentence, punctuation, and ing,” said another. Fourth grade reporters have spelling suggestion on small white-boards and learned, firsthand, how demanding the business hold them up for the “editor’s”(my) review.” They dialogue about the best way to word the article, keeping in mind that all Hiller students, kindergarten through fifth grade, are the target audience. At times, students will suggest that “a kindergartener might not know what that word means,” opening up an opportunity to revise the piece. The article itself is recorded on the interactive whiteboard and is a living, breathing document up until its publicaFourth grade reporters review their interview notes after visiting classrooms at Students hold up their individual white-boards with input on current articles for tion on Friday mornHiller. the Wildcat News.

Lessenger Elementary School Lessenger First Graders choose new seats Lessenger Elementary - The first grade classes at Lessenger Elementary School have given the children the choice to use a traditional chair or sit on a stability ball (yoga ball). Studies confirm that incorporating stability balls in the classroom increases blood flow to the brain, improves posture, and strengthens core muscles. Students have learned to use the stability balls as a tool to help engage both sides of their brain during learning time. The cerebrum is engaged when a student is reading, writing, talking, drawing, remembering and paying attention. The cerebellum part of the brain is working when a student is working on balancing. Therefore, when a student sits on a stability ball, both sides of the brain are stimulated. A study, published in the October 2003 issue of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, found that students with attention challenges tended to focus better when using stability balls instead of chairs. “I like to sit on a yoga ball because it’s more comfortable than a chair,” said first grader Charlotte Schultz. The study revealed that students behave better and that language skills improved. It proved that when the brain is stimulated, it is more focused on learning.

bit. It helps my brain focus.” The first grade team at Lessenger noticed that the little movement a stability ball provides can meet the student’s needs of expelling excess energy. “It has been a great way for the students to learn self-monitoring skills also,” says first grade teacher, Cindy Woodrow. The students have the ability to change out their choice of chair at any point they feel the need to. “I know I need a chair when I start to feel tired on a stability ball,” said first grader Will Gregory. The first grade team at Lessenger agrees that the use of stability balls has been a fun and positive way to promote learning in the classroom setting.

First graders at Lessenger Elementary use yoga balls to improve their posture.

First grader, Ava Tereau, agrees “A yoga ball helps me concentrate because I can rock on it a little

Grace uses the yoga ball to help her concentrate on her school work.

Susanne enjoys using her yoga ball when reading stories in class.

Sitting on a Yoga ball helps Isabella get her “wiggles” out.

Lessenger 2nd Grade Clock Night Lessenger Elementary - Who knew that learning how to tell time could be so much fun?

The yoga ball helps Matthew stay focused when reading.

Second graders at Lessenger, along with their parents, teachers, math coach, and art specialist, discovered just how much fun they could have learning this difficult concept. “Learning to tell time is an important rite of passage for our second graders,”said Mrs. Raona. “Teaching students to tell time proficiently has been a challenge in the past. We continue to try new strategies so that telling time becomes a mastered skill.“

We’re having a great “time” learning about clocks at Lessenger!

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• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • APRIL 2013

Simonds Elementary School Simonds Third Graders are Writing and Skyping Comparing and contrasting… Writing and Skyping… Making and meeting new friends. Simonds Elementary - These are some of the activities the third graders at Simonds are doing during Media Class. The students are practicing their “friendly letter” writing skills by composing letters, reading books about letter writing, and typing up friendly letters using websites that have practice templates. Media Specialist, Lisa Haubert, believes student writing needs to be “motivating and meaningful”. To make these lessons meet that standard, each student has a pen pal in the Lamphere District. Marsha Niesluchowski’s third graders at Simonds have been paired up with Nancy Hatalsky’s third graders from Lessenger. The students write friendly letters to their pen pal, asking them questions about their families and the communities they live in. Using a Venn Diagram to compare their similarities and differences, the students compare themselves to their new friend. For example, the favorite activity of one student may be skating while the favorite activity of the other student is playing basketball. These activities would be documented in the appropriate student’s “circle” on the Venn Diagram. Where the circles overlap, the similarities of the students would be documented. For example, pizza would be written in the overlapping space if pizza is the favorite food of both students. Meeting their pen pal via Skype is the finale of this lesson.

Part of the plan was to provide students with many experiences telling time on analog clocks. This becomes challenging because digital clocks are so prevalent throughout our days. Often, families don’t even have analog (clocks with hands) clocks hanging in their homes. The idea was born for second graders, along with their parents, to make their own working analog clock. Dubbed Clock Night, 37 out of 40 families came together designed and created their own ceramic clocks. Art specialist, Craig Hinshaw, created the clocks from clay. He pur-

The students are very excited when it is Media time. Mrs. Haubert said proudly, “It brought a smile to my face when it was time to leave Media Class, and the students wouldn’t leave. They wanted to stay and finish their writing”. “My students are extremely excited about the project, and Skyping is a great way to teach the kids about some of the technology options that are out there,” explains Niesluchowski. The students are excited also! Molly Takacs, a third grade student said, “I think it is going to be fun Skyping with them.”

Third grade students at Simonds practice writing friendly letters to their pen pals at Lessenger Elementary School.

Taylor Stokes- “It is very nice that we get to write letters back to each other”, said Taylor Stokes. “It’s a great opportunity for students to use their writing skills, connect with other students in the district, and integrate technology in a creative, meaningful way. My students are very excited to be involved,” says Hatalksy. It is the collaboration with teachers and the sharing of great ideas, that foster such a great program.

posefully left them plain so students and their parents could decorate them with their own flair. Families sketched and planned out their clocks ahead of time, so time could be spent glazing their working clocks. Lessenger’s PTO group, LEST, contributed to the cost of the clock motors, so that every 2nd grader could have a working analog clock at home.

Second grade teachers, Tracy Raona and Stacy Elsey, and math coach, Sarah Campbell agree that watching the parents and their children work together to create their clocks was a joyful experience! The families had fun together around a math concept and completed additional clock activities to reinforce students’ learning about telling time! Who knew learning to tell time could be so much fun? Forty second graders, their families and teachers all found out together that art is everywhere and joyful learning experiences count the most! 7

Lamphere High School LHS SENIORS Prepared for Success: 94% Accepted to College Lamphere High School - Did you know that 94% of the Class of 2013 has been accepted to college? College applications and planning for postsecondary transition is the culmination of the LHS counseling curriculum. “We base our curriculum, including activities we conduct with students, on the Michigan Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program which is aligned with the National Model,” explains Mark Stephenson, LHS Counselor. Through these activities, students acquire the attitude, skills, and knowledge which will help them improve attendance, behavior, and academic achievement. Starting in the junior year, as students focus on making the transition to the postsecondary level, career counseling efforts intensify. Many activities are planned to assist students with career planning. Approximately 20 college representative visits are held at LHS each fall, which allow students to learn about admissions requirements, and juniors take a field trip to a National College Fair each spring where they can visit with over 100 national college representatives. Both junior students and parents learn the college planning process through unique presentations by local college admissions reps—students during the day and an evening Junior Parent Night. Seniors are busy right at the beginning of the school year meeting with their counselor to finalize their college choices, seeking letters of recommendation, and completing college applications. Twice during the fall, special Advisory Sessions are held with seniors to share information on effective college applications and an overview of how to pay for college. As the year continues, se-

LHS Students receive t shirts when they are accepted to their first college. Seniors are pictured with college admissions representative, Tina Felcyn.

niors and their parents are invited for an in-depth Financial Aid presentation by a local Financial Aid Officer who explains the various types of financial assistance and gives step by step directions for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In the spring, Seniors attend the Senior Success Seminar, held in conjunction with OCC, which offers breakout sessions on a variety of topics to help students be more successful at the college level. Currently, seniors should be applying for scholarships (see the Counseling website for applications). Throughout their high school career, students

take part in grade-level career preparation activities (based on a national career development model) through advisory sessions. Freshmen focus on self assessment in order to identify their interests and personality traits and the types of careers that might be best suited for them. Sophomores focus on college and career exploration using the Career Cruising resource (www. careercruising.com). Juniors work on the action plan stage as they learn how to complete job and college applications, resumes, and obtain letters of recommendation. Seniors also focus on the action plan stage when they learn about interviewing skills and take part in mock interview sesContinued on page 9

Lamphere High School Spring Musical - Back to the 80’s Lamphere High School - The spring musical Back to the 80s, follows Corey Palmer back in time to his high school days, where cell phones did not fit into pockets, a gigabyte seemed enormous and MTV actually played music videos. Come meet a cast of characters who define the electric eighties as they dance and sing through their senior year. Caution, mullets, hairspray and blue eye shadow will be used in this musical.

events. As the Lamphere High School drama club, we are pleased to call this space our home and work hard to produce quality productions that showcase student talent and entertain the community.

This year’s Spring Musical will be presented April 25-27 at 7 p.m. each night in the Lamphere High School Auditorium. There will be a special Matinee performance for senior citizens on April 24 at 1:00 p.m.

Back to the 80’s

Lamphere High School is home to one of the most theater friendly auditoriums in the metro Detroit area. Bands, choirs, theater and dance troupes come to utilize this facility for their 8

Our philosophy is “all are welcome.” Creativity is encouraged here; by working together, we succeed

April 25-27, 2013 7:00 p.m. - LHS Auditorium

Special Matinee Performance for Senior Citizens April 24, 2013 7:00 p.m. - LHS Auditorium

Back to the 80’s - A little Star Wars, a little Robert Plant, a little Nerd, and a little awkward prom, with a Cheerleader thrown in for good measure!

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• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • APRIL 2013

Lamphere High School LHS SENIORS Prepared for Success: 94% Accepted to College Continued from page 8

LHS parents attending a presentation on planning for college presented by Julia Hoffert, Eastern Michigan University Admissions Representative, at Lamphere High School’s Annual Junior Parent College Night.

sions with representatives from our local business community. Every year students document their career preparation activities through their Educational Development Plan. LHS’s goal is based on a state motto: “Careers by Choice, not by Chance”, making sure that all students are prepared for the next level, and understand the educational requirements for that career area, no matter which postsecondary route they choose. LHS Counselor, Margie Alexander, sums up the mission of the LHS Counseling Depart-

ment, “Our goal is to assist students in the areas of academic, personal/social and career development to help make them successful individuals. We meet with students individually and in groups and collaborate with parents, teachers, and administration in order for that to happen.” The Counseling Department is also focused on effective communication with students and parents to make them aware of numerous opportunities. “We hope that everyone is finding valuable information on our webpage (www.lamphere. k12.mi.us/lhscounseling) and through our monthly Counseling eNews. Please let us know how else we may be of service to you,” adds Alexander.

“As a senior in high school, going to college can be a very nerveracking process. I know it was for me, but my school provided me with a few opportunities to calm my nerves. For example, we got to go to the National College Fair which allowed us to talk face to face with some of the representatives from different colleges. They gave us a lot of useful information and answered any questions we had. Also as a senior class we went to the Student Success Seminar held at Oakland Community College. We had the chance to talk with real college professors; they explained to us how college is different from high school, how to pay for college, and explained some of the scary myths of college. It was a great opportunity for us to see what to look forward to. I know now that college isn’t all that frightening because of the opportunities that my high school provided me with.” ~Vince Mandarino, Class of 2013

LHS seniors gain information on the differences between high school and college through a presentation by Oakland Community College faculty member Michael Robinson during the Senior Success Seminar at OCC.

LHS Student Athletes Make College Commitments Lamphere High School - Seven Lamphere Rams student athletes were recognized in a National Letter of Intent signing ceremony at Lamphere High School in front of a crowd of supporters, coaches, teachers, friends and family. “We’re very proud of each of you,” Russ McKenzie, LHS Athletic Director told the students. “What you’ve learned about dedication, commitment, and hard work here at Lamphere will benefit you in the years to come. We look forward to following your academic and athletic careers and wish you continued success.” Please join us in congratulating these students on their accomplishments: • • • • • • •

Erika Berger, Cross Country Track - Madonna University Victoria Borngesser, Soccer - Alma College Kelsey Madigan, Soccer - Northwood University Sara Ormsby, Volleyball - Macomb Community College Ryan Roman, Baseball - West Texas Junior College Briana Smith, Soccer - Malone University Chelsea Thompson, Soccer - University of Toledo

LHS student athletes sign National Letters of Intent during a signing ceremony in February.

Lamphere High School Advanced Placement Classes Looking for a head start into college? Lamphere High has a strong advanced placement program on campus and allows the student be dually enrolled in both high school classes here at Lamphere and at a college of the student’s choice. This gives the student the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit for the same class, saving them time and money. These classes prepare students for the rigor of college learning.

Reading/Math Interventions Our math and English departments offer interventions to help ensure student success in these key areas. Both math lab and the AARI reading interventions offer small class sizes and the chance to work with highly trained teachers. These interventions have been proven extremely successful and provide students with an elective credit while preparing them to be successful in their regular courses.

Foreign Language Lamphere High School’s language department offers courses in Spanish and Chinese. We offer both beginning level and advanced courses in both languages. Students who were enrolled in the Chinese Immersion Program in elementary school are able to continue to take Chinese courses or have the potential to graduate fluent in another language.

Clubs “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” ~Ghandi. Through participation in the various student clubs offered at Lamphere High School, students can engage in community service activities, provide leadership, help the Earth, promote academic success, discover their hidden talents, commit to making safe choices, and share the diversity around them. There is something for everyone!

21st Century Learning & Technology ALL Lamphere classrooms are equipped with state of the art technology in order to give students the advantage in learning and in gaining job skills. Our district is committed to bringing the latest technology to our classrooms, our media center, and all our programs that will benefit from enhanced technology. New this year, the TV production program received professional grade equipment including a brand new studio where students have the opportunity to produce, direct, edit, and create visual media.

Music Program For a small school, we sure make a big noise! We offer both vocal and instrumental music programs beginning in the elementary and continuing throughout high school. In addition to band class, student can be part of the jazz band, the highly successful marching band, and the solo ensemble. Our band directors prepare students to perform in several concerts, festivals, and competitions throughout the year. Through the efforts of the Band Boosters, parents work together to fundraise to keep our band sounding pitch perfect.

The School with a Heart Perhaps the best thing about Lamphere High School is the kindness and compassion of both the students and the teachers. Your student’s educational experience is enhanced through the relationships they are able to build with our dedicated staff. Being a medium-sized high school, we have the best of both worlds; we are able to offer a robust academic program, and we are able to know all of our students, creating a family like community. We are proud of what our students do for themselves and for one another.

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Lamphere Athletics

Athletics Lamphere High School offers a variety of athletic teams, providing students the opportunity to participate in sports programs at no additional charge. Emphasizing scholarship along with athletics; we’re proud to say many of our student athletes go on to participate in athletics at the collegiate level. As we watch our sons, daughters, friends and family compete we know not every game, call, or situation is going to go our way, but we can rest easy because we know our student athletes will persevere and gain experience that will help them become productive members of tomorrow's society. Whether you’re an athlete or a fan, you’ll be part of a great Lamphere tradition of success.

Once a Ram, always a Ram!

Lamphere Performing Arts Lamphere High School Bands The Lamphere Bands have continued their strong tradition of success throughout the 2012-2013 school year. This year saw several new opportunities for performers within our band program. Among the band program’s many highlights: • The Lamphere Marching Band earned a score of 73.15 at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship Contest, among the highest scores ever posted by the band, and their highest of the season. • The Lamphere Bands sent a record 31 events (39 total students) to the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) district level Solo & Ensemble festival. Of these, a record 15 events (26 students) earned First Division ratings and qualified to perform at the state level festival.

• For the first time, The Lamphere Bands sent two bands to MSBOA Band & Orchestra Festival. The Concert Band, in its inaugural festival performance, earned a Second Division rating, while the Symphonic Band earned a First Division. Both were very strong performances.

• Three outstanding senior musicians earned acceptance into university music programs, where they will study to become professional musicians and teachers. These students are Connor Bentley (Oakland University), Patrick Dei (Bowling Green State University), and Hayley Kadlec (Eastern Michigan University.)

Be sure and mark your calendar - Spring Band Concerts 5th & 6th Grade Bands Lamphere High School Band Page Middle School Band

Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Lamphere High School Auditorium Lamphere High School Auditorium Lamphere High School Auditorium

Lamphere Winterguard The Lamphere Winterguard started the season at the end of November with ten members representing both John Page Middle School and Lamphere High School. The group rehearses Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Five of the ten members had no previous colorguard experience, and all the members worked incredibly hard all season long trying to perfect their movement, flag, and rifle skills. The group competes as a member of the Michigan Color Guard Circuit (MCGC), which sponsors winter colorguard and drumline activities throughout our state. Contests begin in mid-January and continue until The award winning Lamphere Winterguard after a recent competition. April 6th, culminating at the MCGC Championships at Saginaw Valgroup hopes to transition our hard work and ley State University. The guard is currently competitive success this season into recruiting for ranked 2nd out of 11 groups in their class the fall colorguard with the marching band this and is looking to become Circuit Champions spring. for the first time in the group’s history. The 12

Fifth Grade Band As has become tradition in our district, over half of the 2012-2013 fifth grade class chose to learn to play an instrument in their school’s band class. In fifth grade, band students learn the basic skills necessary to play the instrument of their choosing, and give two exciting concerts during the year. Guest musicians visited the fifth grade classes in September to help students choose which instruments would best suit them, and classes began shortly afterward. Before long, students could demonstrate several notes on their instruments, and began playing familiar tunes. The Fifth Grade Band will be featured in one more concert this school year, on May 9, 2013, in the Lamphere High School Auditorium, where they will also get to hear featured performances by bands from both Page Middle School and Lamphere High School.

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS

• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • APRIL 2013

Lamphere Performing Arts MSBOA District XVI Middle School Honors Band Five students from the John Page Middle School Bands participated in the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District XVI Honors Band Event at Dakota High School in February. Participants from Page included: • Tyler Andrews (Tenor Saxophone, 7th Grade) • Madisyn Becker (Clarinet, 7th Grade) • Nicholas Cohen (Euphonium, 7th Grade) • Samantha Hall (Clarinet, 8th Grade) • Samir Abdelmutaleb (Alto Saxophone, 8th Grade) Students are selected for these Honor Bands by director nomination. Tyler, Madisyn, Nick, Sam, and Samir joined with students from middle schools all over MSBOA

District XVI to form a 7th Grade Honors Band and Congratulations to these fine young musicians! an 8th Grade Honors Band. Both bands consisted of about 115 students each. They practiced all day on a Saturday in auditions, sectionals, and full rehearsals, and then came together the following Monday night with their guest directors to prepare their music. After only a brief time, the students performed a wonderful concert on Tuesday night. The students were directed by Mr. Roger Weyersberg and Mr. Steve Burns, both distinguished middle school music John Page Middle School students were selected for the Michigan School Band and Orchestra educators and longtime Association District XVI Honors Band. MSBOA members.

MSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festival 7th and 8th Grade Page Band students participated successfully in the MSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festival at Rochester High School in February. Page earned medals in 26 out of 27 events by scoring a Division I “Superior” or a Division II “Excellent” rating. To prepare for Solo and Ensemble Festival, students practiced their pieces in after school sessions with Page Band Director, Erin Garvey their piano accompanists Mrs. Rowe and Michael Garvey. At the festival, students were rated on their performances of solos, duets, trios, and quartets by professional music judges. All students received constructive comments from the judges in the categories of tone, intonation, rhythm, tech-

8th Grade Solo and Ensemble Participants Left: Front Row Jessica Stevens, Kalani Clark, LeeAnna Radick, Tyler Sharpe, Leigha Diegel. Back Row: Emma Green, Tatum Morrow, Patrick Rupp, Samir Abdelmutaleb, Samantha Hall. Not Pictured: Sofie Gerstler, Nathan Baker, Adam Chika, Shannon Miller, Destiny Martin, Josie Lukas

nique, and interpretation. These students represented the Page Bands in the most positive way through excellent musicianship and citizenship. Student participants from the 7th Grade Band include: • Nicole Kosticak • Elissia Vecere • Tyler Andrews • Brian Hutchens • Tyler Rowe • Logan Rowe • Alexandra Papavasiliou • Petrit Hila • Adam Stolar • Nicholas Cohen

7th Grade Solo and Ensemble Participants: Tyler Andrews and Elissia Vecere

Student participants from the 8th Grade Band include: • Samir Abdelmutaleb • Emma Green • Patrick Rupp • Sofie Gerstler • Tatum Morrow • LeeAnna Radick • Samantha Hall • Leigha Diege • Nathan Baker • Kalani Clark • Tyler Sharpe • Josie Lukas • Adam Chika • Shannon Miller • Destiny Martin • Jessica Stevens

7th Grade Solo and Ensemble Participants Front Row: Nicholas Cohen, Alexandra Papavasiliou, Nicole Kosticak. Back Row: Petrit Hila, Brian Hutchens, Adam Stolar, and Tyler Rowe. Not Pictured: Logan Rowe.

John Page Middle School Oakland Schools Teacher/Business Leader Exchange Program Page Middle School -Page Middle School teacher Katie Monhaut hosted an employee of Beaumont Hospital in her classroom in February. Mr. Jim Gilson, Senior Planning Specialist at Beaumont Hospital spent a day in Monhaut’s role as a Math Lab teacher through the Oakland Schools Teacher/Business Leader Exchange Program. The program was a sponsorship between Oakland Schools and The Oakland Schools Education Foundation to merge business and education leaders while showcasing how our students are preparing to be vital contributors to the community. During Gilson’s visit, Math Lab students took on the role of hospital administration as they analyzed charts and graphs of patient diagnostics for the hospital. “It’s fun to see how people use math in their jobs,” said Jasmine Crews, Page 6th grader. “It seems like Mr. Gilson uses math every day, so it is important he gets the math right.”

witnessed a laparoscopic heart procedure in Beaumont’s state of the art heart center. “My experience at Beaumont was so informative and reinforced the need for rigorous educational experiences for all students,” said Monhaut. “It was a great experience to share with my students on the importance of higher level thinking, collaboration, and real world applications of math and technology that are required in jobs today.”

The two then “switched” roles the following week as Monhaut visited Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. During her visit, Monhaut toured the Surgical Training Center and performed a mock gall bladder removal on a laparoscopy machine. She met with doctor and hospital leaders at administration meetings, visited the 3-D imaging lab, and

Likewise, Gilson was impressed and surprised by his visit to Page. “I enjoyed watching and helping the students as they worked on math problems. These kids were As part of the Oakland Schools Teacher/Business Leader Exchange Program, Page so sharp and asking well thought Math teacher Katie Monhaut checks for vitals on a simulated patient in Beauout questions,” said Gilson. “It mont’s Surgical Training Center was exhausting standing on my feet all day! When we did get a chance to take Over 20 partnerships of teacher and business a break, we ate our lunch in the classroom while leaders in Oakland County participated in the helping students that came in the room for extra exchange program. help on their lunch hour. It was a great experience.”

While visiting Page, Mr. Gilson shared with students how math is used in his job as Senior Planning Specialist at Beaumont.

Mr. Gilson steps into the role of helping 6th grade students in Mrs. Monhaut’s math classroom.

Mrs. Monhaut practices laparoscopic skills at Beaumont’s Surgical Training Center.

Congratulations Lamphere Winterguard Congratulations to Lamphere Winterguard on their achievement of Third Place at the Michigan Color Guard Circuit (MCGC) State Finals. The team competed in the AAA division of the MCGC 2013 Championships at Saginaw Valley State University on April 6, 2013

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS

• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • APRIL 2013

John Page Middle School Page students celebrate Chinese New Year Page Middle School - As you may know, The Lamphere Schools is one of the very few school districts that offers Chinese Language and Culture instruction from Pre-School through high school graduation. Here at Page we currently offer Chinese 1 and, to prepare our students to compete in the global economy, plans are in the works to add Chinese 2 and more as interest grows. Recently Page students celebrated “Chinese New Year,” as it is known in English. It is also known as the “Lunar New Year,” or the “Spring Festival”. Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday celebrated among Chinese people. Imagine American holidays Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July all rolled into one festival. In China the New Year is celebrated with days of decorations, feasting, gift giving and fireworks. Each year is associated with one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Snake officially began on February 10, 2013.

Students in Chinese I classes at Page Middle School celebrate the Chinese New Year - The Year of the Snake.

and a good life. Page students used them to decorate the classroom and their lockers. Students also learned a traditional Chinese New Year song and practiced how to use chopsticks.

“As part of the cultural experience of our Chinese program, we learned about the history, activities and foods associated with this holiday,” said Grace Liang, Lamphere’s Chinese Teacher at Page and LHS. “Students were surprised to know that the ingredients of Chinese foods and even the shapes of the food mean something; maybe a wish for long life or prosperity.”

During our celebration in February, two students became the best Chinese song singer and the master of using chopsticks after they defeated their classmates in friendly competition. Students also tried some traditional Chinese food and popped balloons as a safe but still noisy alternative to the traditional fireworks.

Two weeks before Chinese New Year, students learned to make Chinese paper lanterns and a Fú character symbol which means good fortune and happiness. Chinese usually put these on their doors in the hope they will bring them happiness

After students said the proper Chinese New Year greeting in Chinese to the teacher, they also received a traditional red envelope filled with lucky money (miniature copies of real Chinese currency) and small tasty treats just like all Chinese kids

get in China. Students were very excited to celebrate this important holiday along with over 1.3 billion Chinese around the world.

The Chinese character Fú means good fortune or happiness.

Hoops for Heart t-shirt design National finalists Congratulations to Page Middle School students: • Al Sajiib • Bertine Ablahad • Ethan Coulter • Joshua Peklo

Joshua Peklo

Their designs have been named finalists in the American Heart Association’s National Hoops for Heart t-shirt design contest.

Bertine Ablahad

Ethan Coulter

Al Sajiib

Lamphere Center Lamphere Center Ravens get basketball fever Lamphere Center - March madness came a little early at the Lamphere Center this year. Throughout the winter months the Lamphere Center Ravens basketball team had been hard at work perfecting their skills on the hard-court. The Ravens basketball squad is a multi-faceted, diverse, and powerful team. The athletes enjoy the comradery that comes along with this fun team sport.

another. The Ravens consistently treat the other team with the same caring attitude they use with each other.

“It’s a beautiful game” says student Dany Hikmat. Playing basketball has been a great learning tool for the Lamphere Center students. They have learned the importance of team work and the success that can come from working together. The Ravens have developed their individual dribbling, passing, and shooting skills to the best of their ability; most importantly having fun while doing it. The squad has been the perfect example of good sportsmanship on and off the basketball court. The player’s happiness does not rest on whether or not they win the game but rather the quality time they spend with one

There is no way we could talk about the Lamphere Fans welcome the Lamphere Center Ravens basketball team. Center basketball team without The Lamphere Center basketball team and cheer also giving major thanks to the members of the squad would like to thank all the volunteers, Lamphere Center cheer squad. Their energy and enthusiasm is easily felt throughout the gym. The coaches, and fans who supported them throughout the season. The team looks forward to what cheers and dancing really gets the fans into the the next school year/season has in store for them game. “It’s fun and I love showing off my cool and looks forward to seeing you at the next moves” said Gabe Kleckner; a member of the game. Lamphere Center cheer squad.

The basketball is on its way in for another Ravens basket.

The Lamphere Center Cheer squad performs it’s halftime show to “Footloose”.

Here are a few more photos from the Lamphere Center Ravens basketball game and halftime show.

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS

• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • APRIL 2013

Counseling Corner Recognizing Depression in Children and Where to Find Assistance It is always tragic to learn of a young person’s death or suicide. As parents and educators, it is important to let children know that they have many people who love and support them. You may want to ask your children to name the people in their lives that they could turn to if they ever felt sad, upset, or just needed to talk. When we’re in crisis, it’s so hard to think clearly and often we don’t think about the people right in front of us who can support us. This is especially true for our students. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. As the adults in their lives, it’s important to know the signs to look for. Some clues to teenage suicide include: giving away possessions, visiting the family doctor, neglecting appearance, personality changes in type of friends, dropping grades, alcohol abuse, promiscuous sexual behavior, preoccupation with death, and a history of attempts of accidents. Often suicidal thought can be detected in a teenager’s doodles and artwork. Death and suicide as prevalent themes in their creative material can be a good indicator that something is wrong. Teenage depression can be hard to detect because teens often express depression as anger, acting-out behaviors, or hypochondriac-type complaints. Emotional changes (complaints of boredom, sadness – especially with talk of death, anxiety, restlessness, guilt, anger, real loss of pleasure, and extreme mood swings), physical changes (sleep or eating disorders, weight loss or gain, fatigue, vague pains such as headache or abdominal pain, neglect of

appearance, or pattern of repeated accidents), behavioral changes (crying, withdrawal, moving in slow motion or agitated movement, hallucinations, difficulty in concentrating, increased substance use), and cognitive changes (negative self-concept, taking responsibility for family problems, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, or worthlessness, loss of interest in school or other usual activities) are all potential signs of teenage depression. Remind your children to talk about how they are feeling, particularly with a parent, counselor, teacher or any other adult. It’s also vital to let students know that they should share information with adults about friends who “confide” information about wanting to commit suicide… better to have a friend alive and angry, than not here at all. Many of the tips listed above were obtained from training for working on the crisis hotline for Oakland County – Common Ground Sanctuary. It is an excellent resource and referral service, not to mention crisis line to call 24/7. They can be reached at 1-800-231-1127. Another free and confidential community resource is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which can be reached by calling 1-800273-8255. Do not think that because you talk about suicide, a child will commit the act… you will not put this idea in their head… if anything, you will be viewed as approachable and as a caring adult they can talk to. Mrs. Amy Schelesky School Counselor

An official publication of the Lamphere p Schools. is published periodically and distributed to residents of the Lamphere District as a public service. We encourage your response. All correspondence should be addressed to: Dateline Lamphere Editor - Jeanne Berlin Lamphere Schools Administration Center 31201 Dorchester Avenue Madison Heights, Michigan 48071

BOARD OF EDUCATION David B. Crawford, President Robert T. Borngesser, Vice President Diane E. Backhus, Secretary Paul Cavanaugh, Treasurer William J. Dixon, Trustee Terrie D. Junkin, Trustee Brad Lyon, Trustee

ADMINISTRATION Dr. Marsha Pando - Superintendent Patrick Dillon - Assistant Superintendent of Business & Finance Dale Steen - Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Technology Rita Lewis - Director of Human Resources

Lamphere Staff learn CPR and First Aid tification, this training fulfills that requirement.

District Wide – Keeping students safe and knowing what to do in an emergency is a priority for Lamphere Schools. Each year First Aid, CPR and defibrillator training sessions are held throughout the district ensuring multiple staff members in each building are certified. Additionally, certain positions in the district (i.e., Childcare providers and physical education teachers) require the cer-

Jim Martin, Lamphere’s Athletic Trainer and retired Madison Heights Fire Chief, is a certified trainer through the American Heart Association and provides instruction to our staff. “This training gives our staff the competence and confidence to act in an emergency,” said Martin.

Jim Martin explains the need for and proper use of the Automated external defibrillator (AED) to Lamphere staff members.

Lamphere staff learns how to perform CPR in an emergency situation.

“Knowing what to do if a critical situation arises definitely increases the chance of survival for the victim.” We’d like to thank all of our staff who go the extra mile each and every day to ensure the safety of our Lamphere family.

Teachers John Belyea (LHS) and Karen Paszek (Simonds Autism) are tested on their CPR techniques.

Lamphere Learning Ladder Great News Some of the youngest students in the Lamphere community will return to school in the fall of 2013

to brand new classrooms and a building that was designed with their size and needs in mind due to increased funding for preschool students. Lamphere Schools will update the front section of the Administration building in order to create our new Early Childhood Education Center which will accommodate the expansion of the district’s early childhood programs. By September, the plan is to have the Head Start and Great Start Readiness Programs (GSRP) as well as the Learning Ladder office all settled in and ready to start the new school year. The district plans to expand the number of tuition-free Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Preschool classrooms and will offer both half-day and full-day pre-school programs in our new Early Childhood Center. All programs are licensed by the State of Michigan. Enrollment in most programs is open to children who live within and outside of the Lamphere Schools community. If you would like additional information, please contact the Learning Ladder Office @ (248)589-3753. Enrollment forms may be picked up at the Learning Ladder Open House or the Learning Ladder Office and must be returned to the office prior to the child’s first day of attendance.

Lamphere Learning Ladder Open House April 23, 2013 6:30pm-8:00pm Lessenger Elementary School 30150 Campbell Rd. Madison Heights, MI 48071

• Registration materials for summer and fall programs will be available. • Bring the whole family to this fun filled, informative evening. • Meet the Preschool, Chinese Immersion, Infant/Toddler and School-Age Childcare Staff from each of the Lamphere Elementary school buildings. • Director and office staff will also be available to answer your questions. • Activities for children • Enjoy refreshments For additional information, please contact the Learning Ladder office: Phone: (248) 589-3753 Email: burklea@lamphere.k12.mi.us 18

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• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • APRIL 2013

Lamphere Learning Ladder Preschool Tuition based preschool programs are available for full or half day schedules. Two, three or five day sessions are available at Edmonson, Lessenger and Simonds Elementary Schools. Children must be 3 or 4 years old and completely potty trained.

Chinese Immersion Preschool Available at Lessenger and Edmonson Elementary Schools. Preschool children attend a full school day with half of the day in the traditional tuition based American preschool class and the other half of the day in the Chinese classroom. The Chinese portion is taught by a Chinese teacher. The children learn to speak and understand Mandarin Chinese and they learn about the Chinese culture through music and song

Great Start Readiness Program

The GSRP Program is a state funded preschool program for four year old children. In order to be eligible for this FREE program, children must have factors in their family or a developmental background that indicate they may need extra help to be successful in kindergarten. Starting in the Fall of 2013, GSRP will switch to a full-day program.

Head Start Head Start is a federally funded FREE Preschool Program for three and four year old children. In order to be eligible for this program, parents of the child enrolled must be below a certain income level or the child must be at risk developmentally. Classes meet Monday-Thursday with both morning and afternoon sessions offered. Children must be three years old by November 1, 2013 in order to attend.

Infant & Toddler Program

Located at Lessenger Elementary, our Infant/Toddler Program is a tuition based program for children ages 6 weeks- 36 months. We provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate early childhood program to help each child develop to their fullest potential. Each child is assigned to a primary caregiver that meets their needs in a loving, nurturing environment. Available Monday-Friday from 6:30am-6:00pm all year long.

School-Age Childcare (SAC)

This program is an optional and tuition based extension of the normal school day that provides a safe, supervised environment for school age children who need extended care. The programs provide a variety of activities that enrich students out of school time. Available for students Grade K-5 at Edmonson, Lessenger and Simonds, Monday through Friday, 6:30 am-6:00 pm. Runs before and after school as well as on half-days, early release and no school days.

Camp Lamphere Summer Camp

Camp Lamphere is located at Lessenger Elementary and runs throughout the summer coinciding with Lamphere School District’s summer break. This tuition based program is available for ages 3-12 years old, with children being divided into groups by age. The camp like atmosphere, including several off-site field trips for the older children, is available Monday-Friday 6:30 am-6:00 pm. 19

Upcoming Events Tin Can Raffle and Spaghetti Dinner Friday, April 19th, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Lamphere High School in the cafeteria.

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This is a great event for the entire family! You and your family can begin the evening with spaghetti dinner. Then, attendees purchase tickets to place in the “tin can” associated with the item they would like to win. Every year, there is a huge assortment of items to choose from. In addition to the Tin Can Raffle, there are many items up for auction.

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This event is sponsored by LAFFS (Lamphere Academic Fundraising Foundation, and it helps support many student activities. Join Us on Friday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Lamphere High School!

Learning Ladder Open House

Registration materials for summer and fall programs will be available. Bring the whole family to this fun filled informative evening. Tuesday - April 23, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Lessenger Elementary School

Lamphere Spring Musical

The Lamphere High School Drama Club presents “Back to the 80’s” as their spring musical. Show dates: April 25 - 27, 2013 in the Lamphere High School Auditorium, 7:00 pm each night Special Matinee performance for Senior Citizens, Wednesday, April 24 at 1:00

LHS Senior Parent Information Night Senior parents - get all the information you need to know about graduation activities. Wednesday - May 8, 2013 - 6:00 p.m.

LHS Art Show

Spend some time viewing incredible artwork created by Lamphere High School students. Wednesday - May 8, 2013 - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the LHS Media Center

5th & 6th Grade Band Concert

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Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. in the Lamphere High School Auditorium

Fine Arts & Culture Fair Reception

Enjoy artwork created by Kindergarten through 8th grade students will be and learn about the cultures and traditions of our Page families during the Page Culture Fair Tuesday - May 14, 2013 - 6:00 p.m. Page Middle School

Chinese Culture Festival

May 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lamphere High School Auditorium

Lamphere Center Prom Friday - May 17, 2013 at Club Venetian

May

ESL Parent Meeting, 6 pm Hiller HERO Meeting, 7 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm District-Wide Early Release Day* LHS Prom Special Olympics Track & Field - LHS LHS Art Show, 6:30 pm to 8 pm LHS Senior Parent Information Night, 6 pm 5th & 6th Grade Band Concert, 7 pm LABC Meeting - LHS, 6:30 pm LAFFS Meeting - LHS, 7:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting, 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm Fine Arts & Culture Fair Reception - Page, 6 pm School Board Meeting - Page, 7 pm Chinese Culture Fest - LHS LHS Spring Band Concert & Awards, 7 pm Lamphere Center Prom LHS Leadership Awards, 7:15 am Fifth & Eighth Grade Transition Day LHS Publications Luncheon, 11:30 am LHS Senior Exams Memorial Day Wkd Begins - SCHOOL AM ONLY NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY LHS Senior Exams LHS Spring Sports Banquet, 6:30 pm School Board Meeting and Retiree Recognition - Admin Center, 7 pm School Resumes LHS Senior Exams LHS Senior Clap-Out, 9:30 am LHS Honors Convocation, 7 pm LHS Graduation Rehearsal, 12 pm Page Spring Band Concert, 7 pm

June

LHS Graduation - Macomb Center for Performing Arts, 6 pm LHS Senior All Night Party LAFFS Meeting - LHS, 6:30 pm LABC Meeting - LHS, 7:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting, 7 pm Lamphere Center Commencement Awards, 7 pm Last Day for B.E.S.T. and Head Start Hiller HERO Meeting. 7 pm Last Day for Learning Ladder Preschool Learning Ladder Picnic - Civic Center Park, 6 pm Learning Ladder, Full Day Preschool and School Age Care continue Page Honors Assembly, 7 pm 8th Grade Farewell Dance, 7 pm to 9:30 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm LHS AM ONLY - LHS Final Exams School Board Meeting - Administration Ctr, 7 pm LHS AM ONLY - LHS Final Exams Last Day for Students - SCHOOL AM ONLY END OF FOURTH CARD MARKING LHS Exams District-wide Records Day Last Day for Teachers Learning Ladder Summer Program Begins

School Board Meeting - Administration Ctr, 7 pm

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Join our Chinese Culture program and be amazed at everything our students are learning Wednesday - May 15, 2013 - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Lamphere High School

LHS Spring Band Concert

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Tin Can Raffle & Spaghetti Dinner 6 pm @ LHS Learning Ladder Open House with Summer and Fall Registration- Lessenger, 6:30 to 8 pm LHS Spring Play for Senior Citizens, 1 pm LHS Spring Musical, 7 pm LHS Spring Musical, 7 pm LHS Spring Musical, 7 pm 5th Grade Orientation, 6 pm

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