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Two Week Look Ahead - December 4, 2020
School Counseling Office:
Fitchburg State University announces virtual DECISION DAY at Lunenburg High School on January 7 & 8, 2021!!
If you have applied or are planning to apply to FSU you MUST contact your school counselor through email or in person on or before Dec 9th in order to schedule a virtual meeting with FSU’s admissions office!
FSU application deadline is Dec 22nd. Transcript Request Forms (pink form) are due on or before Dec 9th.
COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS - NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE FAFSA?????
Here is the link to the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA) with the dates: https://masfaa.org/fafsaday/#locations.
Or call - 978-630-9823 to schedule a free appointment for assistance in filing a FAFSA.
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), traditionally based out of the Leominster MWCC campus is operating virtually, through phone or Zoom appointments. Students may call 978-630-9823 to schedule a free appointment for assistance in filing a FAFSA.
Class of 2022 - Light Up Lunenburg!
The Class of 2022 along with the Lunenburg Student Council would like to map out decorative light displays in the area. These displays can celebrate a holiday, a culture, or other festive ideas. All displays must be family-friendly. Drive around display dates are December 10 - January 2. Submissions will be accepted through December 6 on the form linked to the flyer (also on the LHS website).
We will use Google Maps to provide a mobile version of the locations and a printable version will also be provided. Both versions will be linked on the LHS website by December 10th.
So grab a hot cocoa to go, bring the map, and enjoy a drive or socially distanced walk to see some light on a dark night!
Flyer: Light Up Lunenburg 2020
LHS Health Office
Parents/Guardians
Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, influenza vaccine will be required for all students. Influenza vaccine is always important to receive to reduce the risk of getting sick with influenza, reduce the severity of disease if one does get sick (including the risk of hospitalization) due to influenza, as well as preventing the spread of influenza to others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza vaccine will be especially critical to reduce the overall impact of respiratory illness on the population, protect vulnerable populations from severe illness, and decrease the overall burden on the healthcare system.
Students must receive influenza vaccine for the current season by December 31, 2020.
Any age-appropriate licensed influenza vaccine for the current season fulfills the requirement. This includes injectable and nasal spray vaccine types.
The school immunization requirements, including the requirement for seasonal influenza vaccine, apply to all Massachusetts students enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 12, regardless of whether the district is providing instruction in-person, or using a hybrid or remote learning model. The influenza immunization requirement also applies to all children 6 months of age or older who are attending Massachusetts child care, and pre-school.
Medical Exemptions- Please provide a statement from a physician stating that a vaccine is medically contraindicated for a student.
Religious Exemptions- Please provide a statement from a student, or parent/guardian if the student is <18 years of age, stating that a vaccine is against sincerely held religious beliefs.
Please provide medical or religious exemption letters to your child’s nurse.
Your child may receive their flu shot from their primary care provider- call for information and to schedule an appointment.
Another option for children 3 years and older is at a nearby pharmacy. Below is a list of local pharmacies who are listed as vaccine providers and a link to “Vaccine Finders”. Please call to confirm hours and availability of Influenza Vaccine.
Vaccine Finder
Walmart
301 Massachusetts Ave • Lunenburg, MA 01462 (978) 582-6499
Hannaford Food & Drug
333 Mass Ave. • Lunenburg, MA 01462 (978) 582-7013
CVS/pharmacy
454 Electric Ave. • Lunenburg, MA 01462 (978) 343-3676
CVS/pharmacy
436 John Fitch Highway • Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 345-7606
Walgreens
571 John Fitch Hwy • Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 343-8329
CVS/pharmacy
454 Electric Ave. • Lunenburg, MA 01462 (978) 343-3676
CVS/pharmacy
161 Main Street • Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 342-8941
Hannaford Food & Drug
927 Merriam Avenue • Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 466-7458
Please provide documentation of the flu vaccine to your school nurse as soon as your child receives the vaccine but no later than December 31, 2020.
Thank you, Katie McGuire BSN RN
Health and Safety Officer
Lunenburg Public Schools
LHS TWITTER
I will be sending tweets on a regular basis. I will be sending out many more updates from classroom visits and projects going on during the school day. Follow me on Twitter: @LHS_BlueKnights to get regular updates.
CHROMEBOOKS
If you are having an issue with your Chromebook or connection issues from home please contact Tech Support at:
ChromebookSupport@lunenburgonline.com
Chromebook 9th Grade Distribution Protocols
· Tuesday 12/8 Cohort A and Wednesday 12/9 Cohort B
· C-period both days from 9:38AM-10:23AM.
· This is for all 9th grade students
Remote Schedule: Tue. 12/8 &Wed. 12/9
8:00-8:55 All remote students Tue & Wed (another pick up date will be Thurs 12/10 at 3:00PM-3:30PM)
Hybrid Schedule: Classes for both Tue. 12/8 &Wed. 12/9
9:38 – Normandin World 9 C-period
9:49 – Hausler Hon. World 9 C-period
10:01 – Radford Spanish I C-period
10:11 – Hewitt Spanish II C-period
**10:21 – Any freshman in mixed class (all other classes) send them at this time. All freshman need to exchange their Chromebook.
Student Information: **Must Read Below**
1. All students should exchange their Chromebooks
2. If you have a school issued Chromebook YOU DO NOT have to fill out the Chromebook Agreement form again.
3. If you have a school issued Chromebook in order to exchange for a new Chromebook you have to turn in the old Chromebook and the Charger to get a brand new Chromebook and charger.
4. If you currently are using your own computer device and do not have a school issued Chromebook and you want a new school issued Chromebook, YOU HAVE TO FILL OUT THE Chromebook Agreement form.
Chromebook Agreement Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18w8-g5jGLlU82zgFEm1ua2yQQEIROlzk/view
Yearbook
Important Yearbook Info For Seniors:
Just a reminder that Senior Portraits for the Yearbook are due Friday, December 4. We know that this year is very different, so please send an email if you should need more time. Please email to: yearbook@lunenburgschools.net
Student recognition Ads were due Friday November 12, however we have space if you would still like to submit one for your Senior! There is no charge for the ad this year- so please take advantage of this, we would love every Senior to have one! Please email in four pictures and a message to: yearbook@lunenburgschools.net
Please refer to the attachment for more details and information on senior portraits and recognition ads.
Attachment Flyer: Yearbook Flyer
*SENIORS-PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM:
https://forms.gle/GGuGEwbnM69USHA79
This was sent out to you two weeks ago. This has the information that we need to go under your picture in the Yearbook.
Yearbook Sales:
Yearbooks are $55 and the price will remain the same for the school year.
Please use this link to order your Yearbook:
http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03488600
Community Event
The Lunenburg Public School Secretaries are hosting the 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Card Event
Flyer: Holiday Gift Card Event
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS (next meeting):
· December 16th, 2020 at 7:00PM
· January 6th, 2020 at 7:00PM
ATHLETICS:
Hello Blue Knight Families
I hope everyone is safe and was able to enjoy their Thanksgiving. I have some wonderful news regarding winter athletics; Last night the Lunenburg School Committee voted to allow the sports that have been approved for the winter season by the MIAA to move forward here at Lunenburg. The sports that will be offered this winter season are:
· Boys Basketball (JV and Varsity)
· Girls Basketball (JV and Varsity)
· Boys Ice Hockey (JV and Varsity)
· Alpine Ski (pending finding an area to race v. other teams)
· Girls Ice Hockey (Varsity)
Similar to the fall season these sports have modifications within the sport itself and around the overall management and implementation for these sports to take place. I will be sending out another document with the specific details, guidelines, and protocols that have to be adhered to in order for our season to start and be able to be completed.
The winter season is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 14th. A sport-specific tryout schedule and times will be emailed by the end of next week. Please take the time to make sure you have registered your athlete(s) on FinalForms, Lunenburg Winter Sports Registration. In order to be eligible to try out the following need to be completed:
1. Athletes are registered on Final Forms by December 13th. The registration period has been open as of today. Both the parent/guardian and the athlete need to complete their portion of the registration process.
2. An updated health physical needs to be uploaded to final forms or turned in at the athletic mailbox at the main office.
3. Any fall uniforms or spectator passes that have not been returned will have to be turned in before the start of the winter season.
User fees do not have to be paid before the first day of tryouts/practice. Once the teams have been established user fees will need to be paid by Monday, January 4th.
Lastly, for those of you that are interested, I will be conducting a town hall zoom meeting for parents/guardians on Tuesday, December 8th at 6 pm via zoom. The link for the meeting is: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75247087530?pwd=NGUvc21YOENoT0xDT0pJR3Q1akxxUT09
Thank you for your patience with this process, and thank you for your prompt attention to taking care of the requirements needed for your athlete to be eligible to participate.
James Bunnell CMAA, M Ed., CIC
Director of Athletics
Lunenburg Middle-High School
Best,
Mr. Rob McGrath
LHS Principal
