PTA Reflections

Congratulations to Zoe Dunn and Elise Tong for advancing to the state round of judging for the PTA Reflections Arts Program!!! Wish them luck

National Merit Finalists!

 Largo IB Partners wants to congratulate Brynn Muller and Neil Shah for being selected as National Merit Finalists!!!

Message from Assistant Principal Jonathan Marina

 

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

 Please be aware that this is a 3-day school week due to school starting 2 weeks later than originally planned.

Please remember that school starts promptly at 7:25 A.M.  This includes MyPCS scholars as well.

Please help us by ensuring your child leaves your home in the morning in dress code and with a mask.

I also want to remind you that we are a closed campus.  Scholars that leave campus during the day pass by several signs that let them know they will receive two days of ABS, Alternative Bell Schedule, from 1:30 to 6:30 pm.  Please remind your scholars to weigh this out before leaving campus.

On Tuesday our baseball team takes on Palm Harbor here at home.  The game starts at 7 pm.
 
As always, thank you for taking the time to listen. We are on a mission. The mission is graduation. Don’t forget the mission.

Cheerleading Tryouts

 

 

LHS Competitive Dance team

Pre-Try out Clinic: 4/8 and 4/9 230-500 pm (Contemporary/Jazz/Pom/Hip-hop)

Tryouts: 4/15 230-500 pm Location: The Bridge Dance Complex

For Questions and paperwork please email:  HicksL@pcsb.org and Julie@thebridgedance.com

Letter from Dr Finkbiner Regarding IB Exams

 Good morning.

 

Please see the update that Dr. Finkbiner has received regarding IB exams from Ms. Vigue  - - who is the Director of Advanced Studies. 

 

She has been receiving multiple communications from parents and scholars:

 

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Thank you for sharing your concerns regarding IB Exam administration in Pinellas County Schools.  It has undoubtedly been a challenging year and I certainly understand your frustration and angst regarding the upcoming exams.  However, to clarify, Pinellas County Schools did not have the option to choose whether to continue with exams or cancel them.  The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) made that determination for every district. Our district was informed by the IBO Regional World School Manager that all schools in Pinellas County have been designated to administer the IB exams for the May 2021 session.  The IBO has also informed us that they have adjusted some exams this year to account for the disruption in learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

We are doing our best to ensure that our students' and staff's safety and well-being are considered in this undertaking, including staggering the exam times to provide for smaller groupings, sanitizing the exam room between use, and holding many of the exams off-site to prohibit the need to co mingle with the rest of the student body.  Your IB Coordinator also shared the FAQs IBO shared with us in a letter he/she sent to families recently, as I am sure you are aware I have attached those FAQ’s in the chance that you may have missed it.  

 

I know this is not the response you are hoping to hear, but I do want you to know that we value your feedback, will share it with IBO, and we sincerely care about your well-being.  I am confident your IB Coordinator would welcome meeting with you to address your specific concerns to the greatest extent possible and to answer any questions you may have.

 

Respectfully,

 

Judith Vigue

Director, Advanced Studies & Academic Excellence

Pinellas County Schools

 

 

There is a meeting on April 6^th with all seniors to go over the exam procedures. Ms. Wolfe will be leading the meeting, and Mr. Liem will check in virtually as well.

We will do our very best to answer as many questions and concerns as we can.

 

Thank you

 

Dr. Finkbiner

 

Comparing Financial Aid Offers

 

Budget Meeting Cancelled

 

The budget meeting scheduled for this Thursday, 3/25 at 6pm, has been cancelled.

Farewell Wishes to Mr. Liem

 Best Wishes to Mr. Liem in his new position as Principal of Largo Middle School. He will be greatly missed and always remembered for all of his hard work and dedication to our IB Families.

Letter from Assistant Principal Alec Liem

 

Greetings Largo IB Scholars and Parents,

It has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve the Largo High School community and IB families for the last six years.  As some of you may know, I have recently been appointed as the Principal of Largo Middle School, effective March 24^th.  Although I will miss my work and school family tremendously, I am looking forward to the challenges that my new position has to offer.  

Our IB program has grown immensely as our staff continues to work diligently to support your children.  When I reflect back on my time at Largo High School, so many fond memories come to mind.  Interacting and watching our scholars grow academically, socially, athletically and artistically has been an experience that I will forever cherish.   Collectively, we have built the Largo High School IB programme from just over 100 IB scholars to a prominent program of over 350 scholars. Our programme is on a terrific trajectory, and I am confident that the Largo High School IB programme will continue to grow and prosper.

I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve you, your children, and this outstanding school community and sincerely hope you know how proud I am of our scholars.  I look forward to hearing great things about their accomplishments as they continue their education at Largo High School as well as any of their post-secondary endeavors.   I know that Dr. Finkbiner, in parallel with the Office of Advanced Studies and Academic Excellence, will work diligently to find a candidate to continue the work that we are doing.

Please know that I am a phone call or email away if you have any questions or if I can assist you as it relates to the well-being of your scholar!  I am extremely excited to take on this new role, but my Largo High School family will always hold a special place in my heart.  Thank you for all your support during my time at Largo High School. It’s been a true pleasure to partner with you in your child’s education.

 

Sincerely,

 

Alec Liem

Assistant Principal

International Baccalaureate Coordinator

Largo High School 

Share your college acceptance new with Pinellas County Schools

 Encourage seniors to share college acceptance news

Pinellas County Schools wants to celebrate our students’ successes. We are creating a video montage that will feature our students’ reactions to college acceptance news. For a chance to be featured, students can submit video clips at http://bit.ly/PCSaccepted.

Board and Committee Member Nominations

 Hello Largo IB Family,

It's time to nominate our board and committee members for the 2021-2022 school year. We would also like to have applications from students who would like to represent their class for the coming year. If you are interested in either becoming a board member or serving on a committee we would love for you to join Largo IB Partners. Please respond by April 9th.

Please use the link below, we can't wait to hear from you.

https://forms.gle/eQ75ZP7Xme9EaAnk9

Save the Date: Florida State Virtual Visit

 

Spring Break Challenge

 Here are some spring break challenges, follow the main link for a list of categories:

Spring Break Challenge

Language Arts Spring Break Challenge Math Spring Break Challenge US History Spring Break Challenge Reading Spring Break Challenge Biology Spring Break Challenge

Spring Break Meal Distribution

 

Learn About Emory University!

Mark your calendars for this virtual event to learn about Emory University! Events like these are great opportunities to learn about schools you are interested in or may even have never heard of During this Engage with Emory virtual event, you will hear from admission representatives from Emory University who read applications for your part of the country. You and your family will learn more about the university's academic programs and majors, student life, admission process, financial aid, and scholarships.

RSVP link below and is required to receive the Zoom invitation.

Sunday, March 21st - Emory College

March Teacher's Gift and Treat Before Spring Break

This was set up yesterday in the teacher's lounge for spring break

😊

- PTSA and Partners

 March Teacher's Gift

Proctors Needed for Senior Largo IB Exams

We need volunteers for the Largo 2021 Senior IB Exams. If you would like to help out please click on the link and select a time slot https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945AAAB2FA6FC1-senior

There will be proctor training with a date/time tbd.

Sophomore Opportunity: Ryan Nece Foundation

We have had many students participate in this program in the past and so many have loved the opportunities it can provide! 

The 2021 program application is currently open for all high school sophomores. The goal of the Student Service Program is to help shape and mentor the next generation of servant leaders in our community. Through the program’s leadership curriculum and service projects, it is our hope to ignite a spark in the students so they experience a renewed sense of purpose that will reflect in the service work they continue throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.

The students selected for the program embark upon a two-year journey with the foundation that will lay the groundwork for the rest of their future. Each year in the Spring, the foundation selects a new group of Bay Area high school sophomores to be part of the program. Through their junior year, the students will participate in: monthly meetings; community service projects, fundraising, and an annual service trip.

As seniors, the students remain actively involved in the program by mentoring the next group of students in the program and continuing to volunteer with the foundation throughout the year.

Students are selected for the program through an application process. Following the application deadline, a panel of judges reviews the applications and selects the students for the program based on evidence of genuine interest in the areas of community service and civic engagement, academic achievements, and more.

Click the link below to apply:

www.ryannecefoundation.com/student-service-program

YouTube link to the informative video: https://youtu.be/SpcXWbzHhC8

Deadline to apply is April 9, 2021.

STEM Virtual College Fair

 

SPC SUMMER DUAL ENROLLMENT

 

Juniors! Send to Mrs. Christy Wolfe via ManageBac

Senior Exam Letter

 

Incoming 9th Grade Registration Night

  

March 3rd: SAT Testing Procedures

Please arrive to campus by 7:15

1. All (INCLUDING MYPCS STUDENTS)11th grade scholars and any 12th grade scholars in need of a graduation concordant score are registered for the SAT.  

2. If your child is not planning on attending the SAT, please complete the form here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BZM8c9c5GkaGb_3ye_PH_-tNXs56f19Mn7-GZHoDtaxUOVUzRlRHNlBSTjY0RFE2UzExM0RVVVBUVC4u

3. Please complete the COVID-19 self-screening in the morning, prior coming to Largo High School.

 You experienced any of these symptoms, not associated with previously diagnosed or new/worsening conditions, in the past 72 hours: 

• Fever greater than 100.4/chills  

• Cough/short of breath  

• New loss of taste or smell  

• Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea  

• Experienced multiple symptoms  In the last 14 days, have you:  

• been in close contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19; 

• been placed on quarantine for possible contact with COVID-19; 

• have travelled to a location where it is recommended that you self-quarantine as noted by the state of Florida; or 

• have a COVID-19 test pending at the recommendation of a health care provider or due to symptoms consistent with COVID-19 

  4. Please enter campus between Building 1 and Building 4 and report directly to your testing site.  Testing sites will be posted around campus.  If you would like to know your testing site prior to Wednesday, please email Mr. Liem at liemal@pcsb.org.  (MYPCS Juniors will test in Mrs. Wilson's room)

5. If you arrive after 7:25am, you will have to enter campus through the front office. Inform them that you are testing for the SAT, and after confirming your name is on the list of testers, they will let you proceed to your testing site. If you arrive late, we will do our best to accommodate you, however it my cause you to be unable to test.

6. Testing will begin promptly at 7:45am.

7. Please remember to wear a mask while on campus. All testing will occur in sanitized locations on campus and scholars will be socially distanced while testing in accordance with CDC and DOH guidelines and recommendations.