March 25, 2016 Spirit • Pride • Tradition of Achievement
Mar. 28 – April 1: Spring Spirit Week Mar. 29: Activity Schedule for Clubs March 31: Whatcom North rotary Career Choices Fair (All sophomores) 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. April 1: Early Release May 3: @ 2:15pm – Bellingham Technical College placement testing. See Mrs. Williamson for sign-up. May 9 & 10: @ 2:15pm – Whatcom Community College Placement Testing. Both Days required. See Mrs. Williamson for sign-up.
Due to changes in this year’s graduation requirements, the half- days on May 24th and 25th, intended for “Senior Presentations” at the High School, will no longer be necessary. Therefore, to best support student learning at a critical time of year, those days will be returned to regular school days for the HIGH SCHOOL ONLY. Please plan accordingly.
WIAA/Dairy Farmers of
The Dairy Farmers of Washington and Les Schwab Tires in
conjunction with the WIAA proudly present the Smart Choices Scholarship Program. This annual program recognizes one male
and one female graduating senior from among the WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics,
leadership and community service throughout his and her high school career. Smart Choices winners receive a $5,000
scholarship toward the institution of his and her choosing. An additional four (4) male and four (4) female finalists receive
$1,000 scholarships.
APPLICATION PERIOD: October 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016 - See more at: http://www.wiaa.com/
Lynden International Lodge Scholarship 2015/2016
It is with pleasure that we announce the 10th Annual Lynden International Masonic Lodge Scholarship Awards Program for a deserving Lynden High School student for the 2015/2016 school year. A $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified Senior continuing his or her education. Requirements:
Academic Achievement of at least 3.0 or above GPA
Active participation in school, church and community service
US Citizen
Good character as demonstrated by evidence of hard work and leadership
Application deadline – Noon on April 25. Return application to Mrs. Williamson in the HSB Center. Application can be accessed through Career Cruising.
R.B. LeCocq Foundation Memorial Scholarship The R.B. LeCocq Foundation Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from LCHS and LHS who plan to attend a four-year college. Applications for a scholarship award will be considered and decided upon by a committee of seven members who have been appointed by the consistories of two Lynden churches, namely, Faith Reformed and First Reformed. These two churches are designated as the trustees of the R.B. LeCocq Foundation. Applicants need not be members of the above churches. Application deadline is May 2. Application is available through Career Cruising.
Important Dates Visits are here at LHS unless otherwise
indicated
Lynden Lions Club Scholarship 2016
This year the Lynden Lions Club will award two $1,000 scholarships. In keeping with their commitment of service to the community, the Lynden Lions Club awards scholarships to individuals who have demonstrated a high degree of community involvement. Because of the organization's motto, “We Serve”, and their programs for those with sight and hearing problems, priority will be given to those applications fitting this criteria. If you are entering a field that serves others, we encourage you to apply for the scholarship. Application deadline: April 12, 2016. See this application and many others through Career Cruising.
2016 Deming Logging Show Auxiliary Scholarship
The Deming Logging Show Auxiliary Scholarship honors two high school seniors from a Whatcom County high school with a $300 scholarship. Scholarships are given for either college or vocational-technical school. Scholarships are for students related to people in the logging industry. Applications are available through Career Cruising. Application deadline: May 4, 2016
Lynden High School Community Service Scholarship
Sponsored by Lynden Noon Kiwanis This scholarship opportunity is to recognize students who have earned 100+ community service hours during their four year high school career.
Community Involvement
Kiwanis Club of Bellingham
On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Bellingham, I am pleased to announce that Kiwanis Club of Bellingham will again offer scholarships to Whatcom County High School seniors. Three scholarships will be awarded this year. One will go to a student enrolling in a four year school in the amount of $1000.00 and one will be awarded to a student going to a Technical or Community College in the amount $1000.00. The committee will also award a third “Committees’ Choice” scholarship of $1000.00 The scholarship application can may be accessed through Career Cruising. The applications must be received at the address below no later than April 15, 2016 to be considered.
The Parent to Parent Support Programs provide emotional support and information to families of children with developmental disabilities, delays, and ongoing health care needs. Services through Parent to Parent are:
Emotional support for parents of children with disabilities and chronic illnesses
Information and referrals to community resources
“Helping Parents” trained to provide one-on-one support to other parents who have a child with similar needs
Social and recreational events
Current information on disabilities, medical conditions and community resources
Date: May 9th at Fisher Elementary from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Topic: Getting your Special Needs Child's Summer Planning Started Child Care: Please call Karlene Umbaugh at 360-255-2056 by May 4th to pre-register if child care or Spanish interpreter
services are needed for you to participate.
Office hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Kiwanis Lynden Breakfast Club Vo-Tech Scholarship
Each year the Kiwanis Lynden Breakfast Club recognizes two outstanding Lynden High School students with a scholarship. In keeping with their commitment of service to the community, the Kiwanis Lynden Breakfast Club awards scholarships to individuals who have demonstrated a high degree of community involvement and academic achievement.
The scholarship application is available through Career Cruising. Stop by the HSBC with questions. The deadline is April 15.
Lynden Subway is looking for team members to start immediately. Must be 18 years of age and have reliable transportation. Apply now at Subway.com
Where can you find local scholarships? Our local scholarship opportunities are now located in Career Cruising. 1. Log into your Career Cruising Account:
http://www2.careercruising.com/default/cplogin/LSD 2. Look at the top of the screen and look under Financial Aid
3. On the right hand side of the screen notice the cation “Local Scholarships”. Click on that
Scholarship Name Deadline
Choices Scholarship
Apr. 1
CLARENCE AND CORNELIA LUDDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Apr. 10
Mt. Baker Rotary Scholarship Apr. 11
Lynden Lions Club Scholarship Apr. 12
Trans-Ocean Products, Inc. Apr. 14
Kiwanis Club of Bellingham Apr. 15
Kiwanis Lynden Breakfast Club Apr. 15
Lynden High School Community Service Scholarship Apr. 15
Lynden Scholarship Foundation Apr. 15
Republican Women of Whatcom County Apr. 15
The Sofia Milstead Memorial Scholarship Apr. 15
Lynden International Masonic Lodge No.56 Apr. 25
Larson Gross Accountants of Tomorrow Merit Scholarship Apr. 30
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation Apr. 30
RB LeCocq Memorial Scholarship May 2
SiSu Children's Fund May 2
FOP Matt Herzog Memorial Scholarship May 30
Abbott and Fenner Annual Scholarship 2016 June 16
SAT and ACT Dates
School Year Ending 2016
blue. SAT dates are red.
Last minute SAT / ACT date changes can and do happen historically -- sometimes with just days of notice for snow emergencies!
Some useful SAT/ACT help sites:
KhanAcademy.org
Actstudent.org - (the official ACT site)
March2success - https://www.march2success.com/main/home (free site, same as Petersons)
Majortests.com (lots of practice tests)
Sparknotes.com (click on test prep - this one also has help for Subject tests)
Number2.com (more free help, both SAT & ACT
Which Test? Test Date Deadline Late Deadline Score Release**
New SAT May 7, 2016 * Apr 8, 2016 Apr 26, 2016 Mid-June score delivery
New SAT June 4, 2016 * May 11, 2016 May 25, 2016 Mid-July score delivery
ACT June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 20, 2016 June 22, 29 2016
Other Sources for College Funding
www.Cappex.com www.findtuition.com
www.collegeanswer.com www.gocollege.com
www.collegeboard.org www.princetonreview.com
www.collegexpress.com www.scholarships.com
www.collegenet.com www.theWashBoard.org
www.fastweb.com www.scholarshipjunkies.com
www.incight.org/scholarship_links (For individuals with documented disabilities)
Be aware of scholarship scams. Students should NOT pay to apply for scholarships and should also avoid paying for outside
scholarship searches.
There are many, many scholarships opportunities available in addition to these resources. Remember: you can’t win if you don’t apply! Good Luck!
Lynden High School Administration Principal: Ian Freeman
Assistant Principal: Lisa McKeen
Student’s last name ending A – G: Chris Elsner Student’s last name ending H – O: Erin Shaffer Student’s last name ending P - Z: Jane Beckel
Registrar: Lisa Wilde (telephone ext. 5218)
Contacts in the High School and Beyond Center (HSBC):
Director: Kent Victor (telephone extension: 5260) Secretary: Shelly Williamson (telephone extension: 5205)
Lynden High School Phone 354-4401
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Boeing Commercial Airlines Workforce Forecast Boeing anticipates 13,000-16,000 manufacturing positions open over the next 5 years
48% of Boeing workforce in manufacturing will be retirement eligible over the next 4 years.
Also anticipates an additional 6,000-9,000 engineering/technology jobs over the next 5 years.
Breakdown of positions as follows:
Composites 200-245 positions 100% non-entry Electrical 1190-1455 positions 7% non-entry Functional testing 1245-1520 positions 100% non-entry General mechanics 4760-5820 positions 64% non-entry Inspection quality 1420-1470 positions 100% non-entry Machine operations 525-645 positions 91% non-entry Materials holding 895-1095 positions 14% non-entry Mechatronics 220-270 positions 100% non-entry Paint 285-350 positions 100% non-entry Seal 415-510 positions 55% non-entry Support Services 1445-1770 positions 42% non-entry Tooling 360-440 positions 100% non-entry Welding 110-130 positions 100% non-entry Miscellaneous 300-365 positions 100% non-entry
Boeing plans to significantly change its hiring practices o Current: 69% from industry, 16% from CTCs, 12% from military, and 3% from high schools. o By 2020: 50% from CTCs, 25% from high schools, 15% from military, and 10% from industry.
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