PTSA Gift Card Drive

 

IB Cookbook deadline 12/1

 The last day to purchase the IB Cookbook is on December 1st

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Hi IB Parents,

The IB Cookbook is available for purchase! With over 30 recipes donated from families throughout the IB program, the book contains recipes from many different cultures. Aside from printing costs (which are included in any pricing), all profits will be donated to the Daystar Life Center. They provide services to those in need in our community. Many of their clients are in need of help, living below the federal poverty level. This fundraiser's goal is to help Daystar give a little more to our own community. To purchase the book, use the order form link in this message. There are three different varieties available: PDF file (emailed mid-December) for $8, a physical paperback copy (pick up mid-December) for $15, and a bundle option with both for $20. If you have any questions contact me at ibcookbook2020@gmail.com.

https://forms.gle/s4x7keKDYNVBpfqMA 

Thank you for your support!
Suwannee Conroy-Baarsch, IB junior

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing all of our IB families a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!

See you after the break.

Friendly Reminder to pick up merchandise

This is just a friendly reminder for those who donated money in excess of $50. We have given everyone a merchandise "gift" for donating above the recommended amount and this is our way of thanking you. We have 22 families who have not picked up their items and they are waiting to be retrieved from Ms. Laggner's office. If you have already picked up your items, please disregard this message.

Discover Night for the Largo High School IB Program

 

Message from PCS, School Health Services

 

Dear Pinellas County Schools students, families, and staff,

We know this year has been unique, and everyone is ready to enjoy their Thanksgiving break with family and friends.

Pinellas County residents had been doing a great job slowing the spread of COVID-19 in our community, and our positivity rate had been under 5% for much of the summer and early fall. However, over the last few weeks, we have seen case counts and positivity rates rise both locally and around the country.

We know that COVID fatigue is real, but we ask you to continue to take steps to keep your family and community healthy throughout the Thanksgiving break.

• Please continue to practice social distancing.
• Avoid congregating in large groups, even with family and friends who are not a part of your daily contact group.
• Plan outdoor activities.
• Use face coverings and keep hand sanitizer handy for you and your family.
• And if you or someone in your household feels ill, please stay home.

As a reminder, COVID-19 symptoms include fever, new or persistent cough, loss of taste or smell, headache, sore throat, fatigue or stomach issues.

We sincerely appreciate your continued diligence when it comes to the health of our students and staff.  What happens in our community, happens in our schools, and we need everyone to do their part so we can keep our schools open and operating.

If we all take the proper precautions, we will have a healthy holiday season and continue to have a successful school year.

Thank you.

Sara O'Toole, R.N.
Managing Officer, School Health Services
Pinellas County Schools

Thankful Thursday

 Thankful Thursday!

IB Partners wants to thank the teachers and staff at Largo High School for helping to guide and mold the character of our scholars. They influence the formative years helping students to understand their abilities and become better human beings and future leaders.

November Staff Gifts

National Educational Professionals Day!  On this day we show appreciation to all the school support staff, plant operations workers, and food service staff. 

November Teacher's Gift
We are very thankful for our teachers.

 

IB Cookbook Sales

 The IB Cookbook would make a nice Christmas gift for friends and family. Consider helping Suwannee out with her CAS project by purchasing a cookbook.

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Hi IB Parents,

The IB Cookbook is available for purchase! With over 30 recipes donated from families throughout the IB program, the book contains recipes from many different cultures. Aside from printing costs (which are included in any pricing), all profits will be donated to the Daystar Life Center. They provide services to those in need in our community. Many of their clients are in need of help, living below the federal poverty level. This fundraiser's goal is to help Daystar give a little more to our own community. To purchase the book, use the order form link in this message. There are three different varieties available: PDF file (emailed mid-December) for $8, a physical paperback copy (pick up mid-December) for $15, and a bundle option with both for $20. If you have any questions contact me at ibcookbook2020@gmail.com.

https://forms.gle/s4x7keKDYNVBpfqMA 

Thank you for your support!
Suwannee Conroy-Baarsch, IB junior

Weekend Update with Assistant Principal Jonathan Marina

 

Good afternoon Largo High Family. This is assistant principal Jonathan Marina. Welcome to another installment of the weekend update.

PSAT make up day will be on January 26th, 2021. please RSVP using the following link: https://forms.gle/81ANYkRNcdPpQut98 

Parents and guardians, please do not send sick scholars to school.  That’s never been ok, but it is especially troublesome during a pandemic. If your child is sick, keep them home. Please and thank you.

Our Student Government Association presents a virtual scavenger hunt this week.  Scholars, online and face-2-face, have equal footing for this adventure.  Stay tuned for daily clues in Canvas and the morning announcements.

Pre-purchase of the 20.21 LHS Yearbook for only $85, for a limited time. To purchase with cash or check, visit room 2-200 before or after school. To purchase with a credit or debit card, visit www.ybpay.com and use the code 13268421.

The Largo High School Instrumental Music Program’s Annual Wreath Sale runs until this Thursday. We partner with Santa’s Wreath Company to provide quality fresh wreaths direct from the north woods of Wisconsin.  Please visit www.LHSBandofGold.org for more details and to order.  Wreaths will be delivered to us the 2nd week of December.

On Wednesday, we have girls’ basketball starting at 6:15 home against Seminole. Tuesday and Thursday nights are boys basketball tournament play with games at 6 and 8 pm.  We also have soccer at home on Thursday and an away playoff game for Football.

As always, thank you for taking the time to listen. We are on a mission. The mission is graduation. Don’t forget the mission.

Shirt Sales Ending this Weekend!

 The sale is ending soon so if you are planning to order please make sure you do it by Sunday evening.

https://adver-t-screen-printing.printavo.com/merch/largo-ib

PSAT Make Up

Please share with parents:

 

The PSAT Make-up date is January 26, 2021. If they took the PSAT in October, they are not eligible to test on the make-up day. However, scholars in the following categories are eligible:

• 9^th and 10th-grade scholars that have not taken the PSAT during the 2020-2021 school year
• 11th-grade scholars that were registered for the original testing date, but did not test due to quarantine
• 11th-grade scholars that were not registered for the original testing date may test, but these scholars must pay $17. They need to email me for the payment link.

Here is the link to register for the make up test: https://forms.gle/7LD1tGw5ig5TE5xz5. Next Wednesday, November 18^th is the last day to register as materials must be ordered before Thanksgiving Break. 

 

For questions regarding the PSAT Make up please contact Morgan Poff (PSAT coordinator) at poffmo@pcsb.org. 

Largo High Scavenger Hunt Week

Hello! This is the LHS Student government. Next week (Nov 16-20) we will be hosting a scavenger hunt event week for both the online and in-person students, to give scholars the opportunity to have some fun and show some school spirit.

Schools WILL be open Friday

 Thursday, Nov. 12

11:30 a.m.

Good morning Pinellas County Schools families and staff,

We hope everyone remained safe while Tropical Storm Eta's winds and rain crossed over Pinellas County.  This morning, Pinellas County Schools plant operations staff conducted a full assessment of our schools and confirmed that we are ready to welcome students back tomorrow. Pinellas County reports no road closures, so buses can run normally.

Schools and district offices WILL be open and fully operational Friday, November 13. We look forward to welcoming you back.  

Thank you.

IMPORTANT STORM UPDATE 

Wednesday, Nov. 11

8:30 a.m.

Overnight, Tropical Storm Eta shifted east, strengthened and also significantly increased speed. The storm is now expected to bring tropical-storm-force conditions to Pinellas County later this afternoon, overnight and into tomorrow morning. In an abundance of caution, ALL Pinellas County Schools will have 

early dismissal today, Wednesday, November 11 and will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 12.

Today’s dismissal times are as follows:

High Schools: 10:00 a.m.
Elementary Schools: 11:00 a.m.
Middle Schools: 12 noon

Our transportation department will monitor weather and wind speeds to ensure safe bus operations.

All extracurricular events and activities for today and tomorrow are cancelled.

After school care for today and tomorrow is cancelled.

Meal distribution for Thursday, November 12 has been cancelled.

We continue to work closely with Pinellas County Emergency Management and will provide updates as needed.  Please follow Pinellas County Schools communications for the latest information.

 

Thank you.

The IB Cookbook is Available

 Hi IB Parents,

The IB Cookbook is available for purchase! With over 30 recipes donated from families throughout the IB program, the book contains recipes from many different cultures. Aside from printing costs (which are included in any pricing), all profits will be donated to the Daystar Life Center. They provide services to those in need in our community. Many of their clients are in need of help, living below the federal poverty level. This fundraiser's goal is to help Daystar give a little more to our own community. To purchase the book, use the order form link in this message. There are three different varieties available: PDF file (emailed mid-December) for $8, a physical paperback copy (pick up mid-December) for $15, and a bundle option with both for $20. If you have any questions contact me at ibcookbook2020@gmail.com.

https://forms.gle/s4x7keKDYNVBpfqMA 

Thank you for your support!
Suwannee Conroy-Baarsch, IB junior

IB Merchandise Sales

IB t-shirt pre-sale started on Sunday - order yours today.

Link to T-Shirt Pre-order

Now that it is getting cooler outside you might wanna check out the IB Hoodies.

Link to the IB Hoodie Order Form: IB Hoodies!

Picture Day

 

Picture day is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10th in the auditorium! My PCS Scholars should plan to have their pictures taken after school on November 10th from 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM.

Weekly Message from Assistant Principal Jonathan Marina

 

Good afternoon Largo High Family. This is assistant principal Jonathan Marina. Welcome to another installment of the weekend update.

PSAT make up day will be on January 26th, 2021. please RSVP using the following link: https://forms.gle/81ANYkRNcdPpQut98
 
Picture day is Tuesday November 10th in the auditorium!  My PCS Scholars should plan to have their pictures taken after school on November 10th from 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm. pm.

Pre-purchase of the 20.21 LHS Yearbook at its LOWEST PRICE IN YEARS, only $85, for a limited time. To purchase with cash or check, visit room 2-200 before or after school. To purchase with a credit or debit card, visit www.ybpay.com and use the code 13268421. 

Please join our award-winning PTSA. There are two ways to join: online at https://largohigh.new.memberhub.store/store or fill out the attached form and send it in to the front office or mail it in.

All enrolled LHS scholars can get their flu shot at NO COST!  The email version of this message has consent forms in it. If you choose to not send your child to school for more than two days because he or she is sick, please notify the Largo High School Clinic to make them aware of your child’s absences.

The Largo High School Instrumental Music Program’s Annual Wreath Sale is now going on!  We partner with Santa’s Wreath Company to provide quality fresh wreaths direct from the north woods of Wisconsin.  Please visit www.LHSBandofGold.org for more details and to order; orders will be taken through Thursday, November 19 and wreaths will be delivered to us the 2nd week of December.

We finally received a reimbursement check from Disney and now can proceed with refunding our families that paid for the ExCEL Disney Trip that had to be canceled last school year.  The email version has a form attached and it is also posted on the school website. 

On Tuesday girls’ varsity soccer plays at home against Osceola at 6:30 pm. Boys’ Soccer is on Thursday night at home against Pinellas Park.  The Friday night lights shine again as Varsity Football travels to Hollins High.

As always, thank you for taking the time to listen. We are on a mission. The mission is graduation. Don’t forget the mission.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation application for the 2021 Student Leaders® program

Leadership/paid internship opportunity for current Juniors – this is a VERY competitive program and if a student qualifies it would be an amazing resume booster!

-Ms. Wolfe

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2021 Student Leaders® program. We will be selecting four local high school students to represent Tampa Bay in 2021. In light of your role at a local high school, we would like your help spreading the word. Please identify students that would be a good fit for the program and encourage them to apply.

About the Student Leaders Program:

Since 2005 the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more than 3,000 exemplary high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for improving their communities. The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and helps develop them as the next generation of community leaders through two components:

A summer eight-week paid internship with a nonprofit organization selected by the bank. This internship is designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by their Host Organization.

A week-long, all-expense paid Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. from July 12-17, 2021. Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, social and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change.

(The in-person internship and summit will be in line with local and national guidelines around gatherings and travel and may be subject to change.)

How to apply:

Students can apply for the program by going to www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders. Please note the application deadline is January 29, 2021. There will be no deadline extensions.

For more information on the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, please visit www.bankofamerica.com/foundation or feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Demmeri Gallon

Tampa Bay Community Relations Manager

Bank of America

Demmeri.gallon@bofa.com

813.225.8392

Scholarship Opportunity for Female Seniors

 

Awesome scholarship opportunity for our current female seniors!

Join the Octagon Club

 

 Dear Largo IB Families, 

Hello, my name is Arni Kumar and I am a junior in IB. I was hoping to inform and promote my CAS project that Megan Mcarthy and I are doing. We are selling bracelets for $5 made in Nicaragua and Guatemala to support artisan families and fair trade. For in-person students, we will be selling these bracelets during lunch on Monday and Wednesday, and for online students, I have attached a flyer with a QR code for them to choose one of three days to pick up the bracelets after school. I have attached a flyer to provide more information. I spoke to Mr.Liem and he suggested reaching out to you to help Megan and me to promote it. 

Thank you

-Arni

Weekly Message from Assistant Principal Jonathan Marina

Good afternoon Largo High Family. This is assistant principal Jonathan Marina. Welcome to another installment of the weekend update.

There will be an interest meeting for wrestling tomorrow, Monday, November 2, 2020, for all interested boys and girls at 2 pm in the cafeteria.

All enrolled LHS scholars can get their flu shot at NO COST! The email version of this message has consent forms in it. If you choose to not send your child to school for more than two days because he or she is sick, please notify the Largo High School Clinic to make them aware of your child’s absences.

Please join our award-winning PTSA. There are two ways to join: online at https://largohigh.new.memberhub.store/store or fill out the attached form and send it into the front office or mail it in.

I want to encourage you once more to support the referendum.

We finally received a reimbursement check from Disney and now can proceed with refunding our families that paid for the ExCEL Disney Trip that had to be canceled last school year. The email version has a form for you and it is also posted on the school website.

This week Girls’ Soccer has tournament play at home Monday through Thursday, with games at 6 and 8 pm. There will be paper tickets available at the gate.

The Friday night lights of football will shine at Wiregrass High School as our varsity team travels. The game starts at 7:30 pm.

Starting Monday, November 2nd, 2020, breakfast and lunch are free for EVERY scholar. Snacks are still purchased items.

As always, thank you for taking the time to listen. We are on a mission. The mission is graduation. Don’t forget the mission.