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11th Grade Principal Blog -
Matt Dieckhaus

5/1/2012

Wow, the year is rolling right on by. It won’t be long before we are all taking much needed vacations and sharing time with family and friends in the beautiful summer air.

Prom will be held on, May 5, at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel. It is a wonderful opportunity to see our students adorned in their finest attire. The traditional Prom celebration provides a memorable evening for all. I’d like to say “thank you” to all those who put in a great deal of time and effort, helping in preparation of making this year’s prom a success. From parents and chaperones to administrators and staff, many have helped make this event such a great success. Especially, I’d like to recognize the tireless efforts of Todd Decker and Mary Miller . Without these folks, it just wouldn’t happen.

Summer School registration is in full swing and registration packets are still available in the guidance office. Check with your counselor to see if participating in summer school will help you with your academic success.

See you at school,

Matt Dieckhaus

Junior Class Principal

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From the LPO Directors

From The Junior Class Directors:

WOW! Does time fly when your having fun!!

We have had so much fun this year with the Junior students and their parents. It's hard to believe our kids are almost finished

with their Junior year.

We would like to thank Matt Dieckhaus, Mary Miller, & Todd Decker for all the help they have given us and the Class of 2013. They have been wonderful to work with and we couldn't of done it without them!!

We would also like to thank all of our parent volunteers who donated their time & talent to help us throughout the year! We appreciate

all you have done for the Class of 2013!! We are looking forward to working with all of you again next year.

If you have any questions concerning the Junior Class, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us.

Have a great summer!!

Donna Ripp

stlouisripp@charter.net

Donna Wolfe

mdmdwolfe@charter.net

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3/28/2012

ACT Information

On April 24th, LHS will be hosting an ACT exam for all Juniors. We will have a special class schedule on this date and other grade levels will hold various activities throughout the day.

Here are some guidelines and info you will find helpful regarding this date and the ACT exam:

Students will bring home a sample ACT booklet, have them practice in advance using this booklet. This booklet will be given to students when they complete their demographic information form in their LA class between April 1 – 10.
Bring a few sharpened #2 pencils. No mechanical pencils are allowed.
Students should bring the appropriate calculator needed for the test. A listing of these will be provided to them with the practice booklet.
Students may bring snacks in a lunch bag to be placed in front of the room. They can step out during their break and eat the snack. Students will not be allowed to keep snacks with them at their desk.
Students should be at school by 8:00 and find their assigned classroom to be checked in. Bring a driver’s license, school ID or appropriate ID with a picture to the test.

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From The Principal's Desk

The LHS Academic Pep Assembly was held on 3/13 and was a tremendous success. If you’ve never seen this event, I recommend you try to make next year’s show. You will be amazed at the talent and success of our students at LHS.

I’m finding it amazing to be so quickly approaching the end of the school year. It seems like just yesterday we were at the first home football game. Spring break is but a memory. ACT and MAP testing are quickly upon us and it won’t be long before final exams are here as well. Wow it’s gone by fast!

Prom is our next big event and I encourage all our students and families to take

advantage of this great, traditional celebration. This year’s prom will be held at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel on the evening of May 5th. I’d like to say “thank you” to all those who have put in a great deal of time and effort, helping make this year’s prom a success. Especially, I’d like to recognize the efforts of Todd Decker who has done an excellent job this year as Junior Class Sponsor. Also, I can’t forget the tireless dedication of Mary Miller. Without these folks, it just wouldn’t happen.

Please join me on Monday April 9^th for an informational parent “coffee”. This will be held in room 137 beginning at 6:00PM. Topics will include: Grading practices, Prom, ACT exams and more. Please mark your calendar to attend.

See you at school!

Matt Dieckhaus

Junior Class Principal

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2/29/2012

From the LPO Directors

From The Junior Class Directors:

The Junior Class Fundraiser, "The Taste of West County" was held on

Feb. 27^th. We had 27 Restaurants participate and over 850 tickets sold. It was a great evening.

We also wanted to acknowledge our Chairs, Laurie McTearnen & Vicki Franke, for an

outstanding job well done. We would also like to thank all the parent

and student volunteers for working this event! We couldn't have done

it without you! We will give you an update of the event in next month's

newsletter.

Mr. LHS was held on Feb. 16th. It was huge success with a record

breaking sale of 320 tickets sold. Max Thoman who represented

Mr. Image won the Mr. LHS competition.

Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 5th.

More information will follow in next month's newsletter.

Thanks again to all of the parents who have willingly volunteered

their time & talent to help us throughout the year! We appreciate

all you have done & are continuing to do, for the Class of 2013!!

If you have any questions concerning the Junior Class,

please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us.

Donna Ripp

stlouisripp@charter.net

Donna Wolfe

mdmdwolfe@charter.net

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From the Principal's Desk

March is always the time we begin looking anxiously toward spring, yet many are still hoping for one last “Snow Day”, that half day was just not enough! Which ever your mindset, enjoy the new season and all it offers. Spring Break is just a few short weeks away!

In addition to Spring, we have completed planning this years Rockwood Summer Academy offerings. Summer classes will be held at Lafayette, with a much reduced course selection this year based on budgetary constraints. Be sure and get your registration in early. Forms are available through the Rockwood webpage or in counseling offices. Please take time to review the course offerings and secure your place early. Completed forms will be accepted in the counseling office beginning on March 5.

Another Taste of West County has come and gone. Even following the last minute anxieties, it was still a great event. If you didn’t get enough to eat, you missed out. A special Thank You to all who helped with Taste of West County, all your efforts in support of the junior class are greatly appreciated.

Mr.LHS was once again a great night filled with the men of LHS in boxers. It doesn’t get any better than that. Congratulations to Max Thoman, Mr. Image, who was selected as the 2012 Mr. LHS.

That’s it for now. See you at school!

Matt Dieckhaus

Junior Class Principal

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2/7/2012

Taste of West County

CLASS OF 2013-TASTE OF WEST COUNTY

The 14^th Annual Taste of West County is from 5:30 pm to 8 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Lafayette High School Commons.

Food samples from over 30 area restaurants, beverages and a silent auction are featured.

Ticket Purchases may be made a variety of ways: Mail in forms are in the newsletter and located on the LHS Web Site. Tickets will also be available for purchase in the Commons at LHS beginning: February 8th 4:30-8:00 p.m.; February 14^th-February 27^th 10:55-12:25. (If there are any left!!) Tickets are limited and sell out quickly-we cannot guarantee ticket sales as the door.

LHS T-Shirts are available for purchase prior to the event for $12. Forms located in newsletter and on the LHS Web Site. Sales will be taken this month up to the evening of the event, February 27^th !

Volunteers, Silent Auction and Raffle donations are needed and welcome. Donations can be dropped off in the Junior Class Office or contact Kari Sickinger at pkmcz@aol.com. Volunteers please contact Jill Boone at jill.a.boone@erac.com

Upcoming meeting dates: February 9^th, February 23^rd , 7:00 p.m. in Room 181.

Proceeds Benefit the Lafayette High School Class of 2013!!

Any questions, to donate or volunteer contact:

Vicki Franke and Laurie McTearnen

Contact Information: Vicki Franke evacfour@sbcglobal.net

Laurie McTearnen lmctearnen@ymcastlouis.org

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1/26/2012

From the Principal

I hope everyone is still following their New Year’s Resolutions.

February is chocked full of events, so please check the calendar for more details.

Mr. LHS allowed the men of LHS to “strut-there-stuff”. Congratulations to all the participants.

The biggest activity for the Junior Class this month is Taste of West County on Feb 27.The Junior class will be helping set-up and serve on this evening so we need you all to participate (Families are welcome too). Sign-up sheets will be placed in the junior office beginning in February. Please plan on helping.

If you are a member of the Junior Advisory, you are required to attend and help.

A special “Thank You” to all those parents who have supported this effort to date, you’re AWESOME!

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From the LPO Directors

From The Junior Class Directors:

We have 2 important events coming up in February!

Mr. LHS - February 16th @ 7:00 p.m.

We will be selling tickets during all 3 lunch periods on

Feb. 14th, 15th, & 16th. Tickets are $6.00 each.

Taste of West County - February 27th from 5:30 to 8:00pm.

Tickets will be on sale during lunches & several LHS events.

This event does sell out, so get your tickets early!

Please refer to the articles in this newsletter for more information.

Thanks again to all of the parents who have willingly volunteered