L A F AY E TT E C O U N T Y H I G H S CH O O L
September 10, 2013
Volume 1, Issue 1
EMPOWERING STUDENT SUCCESS
It is the mission of Lafayette County High School is to empower all students in academic
excellence while preparing them to become responsible members of a changing global society.
1209 Alexander Lane, Stamps, AR 71601
www.lcs.k12.ar.us (870) 533-4464)
Principal’s Message
By Opal Anderson
September 2013
Dear Parents, Students and Community:
Welcome back to school! The staff and administration
of LCHS are looking forward to a year of learning and
partnership. We are committed to helping every
student succeed in school.
The staff and administration of LCHS believe it is
important for parents, community and schools to work
together and share responsibility for the success of
our students. We value the help and expertise of both
parents and community in helping our students
achieve at the highest level. In accordance, we want
our students to know the importance of parents,
community and school working together to support
their educational endeavors.
We encourage all parents to take an active role in your
child’s education. If you wish to serve as a volunteer in
our school or serve on a committee, please let us
know by calling the office at (870) 533-4464 or by
emailing me at the following e-mail address:
[email protected].
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Principal’s Message
Upcoming Events
Parent Tips
Welcome New Staff
FACS News
Blood Drive
Library News
English Department News
Digital Learning
Calendar of Events
News from the Cafeteria
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Upcoming Events
The FFA Livestock Shows have begun!!!
Our students will be going to:
County – goats and cattle, September 11
Sheep and hogs, September 12
Premium Sale, September 14
Four-States – starts September 13 with cattle
Goats and sheep September 18
Hogs September 21
State Fair – October 11-20
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!
September 19th – FACS host “IT CAN WAIT”
Once again, we welcome you to the 2013-2014 school
year. If you have any questions, please feel free to call
the school.
Sincerely,
Opal Anderson
Principal
2013 yearbooks are in and a
limited amount are on sale for
$35....see Mrs. Lamkin at the high
school
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COURGAR NEWS
PARENT TIPS
1. Talk to your child daily about school activities and experiences.
2. Talk with teachers regularly -- even when no problems exist.
3. Broaden your child's understanding of the world by visiting malls, museums, parks, zoos,
universities, sports stadiums, theaters, transportation facilities, farms, and local landmarks.
4. Make learning relevant by encouraging activities that use what kids learn at school. Encourage
kids to count money; make shopping lists; calculate costs, sales prices, and taxes; read menus and
newspapers; and write letters.
5. Designate a specific time and place for homework.
6. Read to your child every day and encourage independent reading. Make frequent trips to the
public library.
7. Set goals that are challenging but attainable.
8. Visit the school regularly and become involved in school activities as often as possible.
9. Become familiar with your child's curriculum and its required skills and goals.
10. Be aware that your attitudes about school -- and teachers -- influence your child's attitudes.
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Welcome New Staff
The administration and staff extends a heartfelt welcome to the following new staff
members. We look forward to working with each of them.
Christy Nunn
Autumn Welch
Jodi Cheney
Michael Hoover
Jackie Brady
Nepoleon Cross
Ed Grant
Chris Hudson
Lance Castleman
Jr High Social Studies
High School Math
High School Math
Band/Music
Family and consumer Science
High School Social Studies
High School Social Studies
Athletics
Science/Athletics
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COUGAR NEWS
FACS
SEPTEMBER 19, FACS (Family
and Consumer Science)
Department will be hosting the “IT
CAN WAIT” campaign. This
campaign encourages students to
take a pledge no to text and drive.
This event will entail students
who are 15 and up to take a pledge
online and write their name on the
Lafayette County High School
Pledge Poster.
Students will be asked to display a
sticker on their cars to promote
the program in our community.
See Mrs. Jackie Brady for more
information.
First Annual Blood Drive
will be held, Thursday
October 3rd.
Eat right and drink healthy
we need your support.
THANKS TO ALL WHO
CONTRIBUTE!
Character Education @
Lafayette County High School
7th and 8th Grade
Come join the Library
Club
Enjoy the friendship and
experience of working
with your fellow students.
Come by and see Mrs.
Huffman in the Library
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COURGAR NEWS
ENGLISH
READING COUNTS
For English class, all students are required
to take tests on a book in or above their
lexile range in the library every nine weeks
for a total of 400 points:
Deadline dates are as followed:
October 7, 2013
December 13, 2013
March 7, 2014
May 23, 2014
Digital
Learning
Internet Safety is very important.
Visit the following websites for
videos and information on how to
protect your children online
http://safety.lovetoknow.com
and
http://www.commonsensemedia
.org
Please encourage your child to visit the
library and check out the book as soon as
possible
From the AD’s Office:
We are looking forward to
a Powerful Cougar Season.
We hope to come back
strong.
REMINDER
2013 yearbooks are in and a
limited amount are on sale for
$35....see Mrs. Lamkin at the high
school
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COUGAR NEWS
Lafayette County High
2013-2014 Calendar of Events
NEWS FOR THE CAFETERIA
The school cafeteria offers a well-balanced
breakfast and lunch menu at a reasonable
price. Applications for the free/reduced lunch
program will be sent home with each student
or they may be picked up in the school office.
If you have questions or think you may qualify,
please contact the school office.
Regular price lunch
Reduced lunch price
Regular price breakfast
Reduced price breakfast
Adults/Teachers lunch
Adults/Teachers Breakfast
$1.75
$.40
$1.00
$.30
$3.00
$1.50
Because our Food Services Department must
account for all meals and all funds, CHARGES
will be minimal. The Food Service Department
will inform parents of student’s charges on a
regular basis. When a student is no longer able
to charge, never will a student be made to go
without his or her breakfast of lunch. The staff
of the Food Services Department will prepare a
relatively inexpensive meal for the student.
The High School Cafeteria has a point of sale
system which each student has an ID’d
account. If you would like to pay in advance
for your child’s breakfast and lunch, it will be
held in the student’s account until it is used
up.
ALL PARENTS ARE URGED TO EXPLORE THE
POSSIBILITY OF THEIR CHILD NOT HAVING TO
PAY FOR MEALS! THIS IS A GOVERNMENT
PROGRAM IN WHICH ALL WHO ARE ELIGIBLE
SHOULD PARTICIPATE.
August 19
First Day of School
August 15
Open House
Sept. 10
Parent/teacher Conference
Sept. 10-14 Ag-Lafayette County Fair
Sept. 13-21 Ag-Texarkana Fair
Sept. 25-28 Ag-District Fair
Oct. 11-20
Ag-State Fair
Oct. 3
Blood Drive
Oct. 11
Homecoming
Oct.14
End 9 weeks
Oct. 18
Report Cards
Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Red Ribbon Week
Nov. 11
Veterans Day Program
Nov. 21
Parent Night
Nov. 22
Drama Play
Nov. 25-29
Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 16-19
Semester Exams
Dec. 23- Jan. 3 Christmas Holidays
Jan. 20
MLK Day
Jan. 24
Blood Drive
Feb. 11
Parent Teacher Conference
Feb. 13-117 Winter Break
Feb. 18
President’s Day
Feb. 18-23
State Basketball Tournament
March 24-28 Spring Break
April 7-11
Augmented Benchmark 7th-8th
April 22-23
Geometry EOC
April 29-30
Biology ECO
May 13-14
Algebra I EOC
May 22
Graduation
May 23, 27-30 Semester Exams
May 30
Last Day of School