Friday, April 30, 2021
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Staff Appreciation Week May 3-7
Largo High School PTSA, Achieva & Largo IB Partners will be showering our wonderful staff with love next week!! We are so blessed by our staff!! 
2021 Virtual School wide Awards
Congratulations to the 2021 winners! Click the following link to view this year's Virtual Awards Ceremony: https://youtu.be/
Medallions etc. will be delivered in class over the next few days; MyPCS online students will be receiving invitations to thier school email shortly and can pick up their medallions etc. at the front office between Monday May 3rd- Friday May 14th. If you have any additional questions, please contact the awards coordinator, johnsonjer@pcsb.
Friday, April 23, 2021
Hello Families!
The Largo IB Partners Board has approved the Board Slate and Committees for the 2021-2022 school year (please see attached file). We can't have an in-person General Board Meeting where we would normally vote on this matter due to COVID, so we would like to have your vote by email, please.
All IB Families may vote for the acceptance of the Board Slate and Committees 2021-2022. The deadline for a vote is on April 30th at 7:00PM EST.
Please vote with a "YES" or "NO" .
YES - I support the Board Slate and Committees 2021-2022.
NO - I do not support the Board Slate and Committees 2021-2022.
You can email your vote to largoibpartners@gmail.com
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Replay of Webinar Series for Juniors who are college bound
Junior Night: A Two-part Webinar Series
Here are the recordings of both sessions in this series in case you missed the live sessions:
Part 1: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office
Part 2: What Should I Be Doing Right Now to Prepare for College?
Here are a few things we covered during these two sessions:
Part 1: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office w/ Tom Campbell, Assistant Dean of Admissions at Pomona College
~What happens after you hit submit through when you receive your decision?
~How did the Test Optional policy impact admission decisions this year—and how are colleges like Pomona able to create a class without standardized tests?
~How was application reading different from past years?
~Essays: What do you look for in a great personal statement? How much do essays matter? Can they ever hurt your chances?
Part 2: What Should I Be Doing Right Now to Prepare for College? w/ Susan Tree, Former Associate Dean of Admissions & College Counselor
~What has changed in the college admission world since the pandemic started—and what hasn’t
~Why students should stop thinking of the admissions process as a contest of grades and scores (and what to do instead)
~Why good students sometimes aren’t accepted at their “likely” schools
~How (and where) to address pandemic experiences in the application
~How students can stand out—in a good way—despite limited extracurricular activity involvement
~What juniors can be doing right now: a list of action items
Here's a link to the College Application Hub, which I shared.
IB Proctor Training and Sign Up
IB Proctor Training will be Wednesday, April 28th at 6 pm; please use the link below to access the meeting
IB Proctor Training We are still looking for one more volunteer to help proctor the Senior IB exams. The opening is for May 19 (Wed. 7:20am - 11:45am). We could also use a few alternates but you must be on the zoom for proctor training.If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here:
IB Proctor Sign up
The exams will be held at PTC Clearwater Campus, 6100 154th Ave. N. Clearwater, 33760
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
PTSA Volunteer Opportunity for Teacher Appreciation Week
Sharing a PTSA message for our IB Parents. If you are already a PTSA member we thank you :)
Please contact the PTSA if you would like to volunteer - ptsalargohigh@gmail.com
Hello PTSA members-
Staff appreciation week is almost upon us! It is held the first week of May so it’ll kick off on May 3.
We’re super lucky this year as IB Partners secured a donated breakfast for the staff on the Wednesday of the week from Benedict’s and Achieva. Then IB Partners will sponsor a lunch from Tijuana Flats on Thursday. We’re so grateful as this is so helpful for PTSA and the staff will love both of those days!
So PTSA is going to do a Giveaway Monday, Soup Luncheon on Tuesday, and Float Friday (root beer/soda floats).
HERE’S WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! We need giveaways and crockpots of soup/desserts :-)
Giveaways: gift cards to places staff members would enjoy (sometimes places you frequent are happy to make a donation- hair, nails, restaurants) and new items staff would enjoy (no alcohol :-) that we could make baskets with. Those donations can be sent to the front office with “PTSA” on them and Ms. Ford will know to get them to us. Or if you prefer, we can pick it up from you, just email ptsalargohigh@gmail.com.
Soup: a crockpot of your favorite soup- homemade or store-bought or a dessert! We won’t serve until 1:30 on Tuesday, May 4, so it can come in at any time of the day before then.
Please have giveaways to the office by April 30 and just email back (ptsalargohigh@gmail.com) if you can help out with the soup lunch.
Pass this along to anyone you think might like to help out!
Thanks very much-
PTSA Board
Monday, April 19, 2021
State University System of Florida Virtual Town Hall
Join the leaders of admissions at all 12 members of the State University System of Florida for a virtual town hall. This is your opportunity to learn about what to expect when visiting campus, admissions requirements, the application process and what makes each university and campus unique.
When: Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. (eastern)
Where: Zoom Link provided with RSVP*
Hosted by: Admissions Offices at FAMU, FAU, FGCU, FIU, FPU, FSU, New College, UCF, UF, UNF, USF, and UWF
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.
NACAC Virtual College Fair April 20th
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Saturday, April 17, 2021
2021 Senior Celebration
Largo IB Partners is pleased to announce the Largo
International Baccalaureate Senior Celebration on Friday, May 21st. Join us in
celebrating the Class of 2021. Your reply is requested by May 5th.
Largo IB Class of 2021 Senior Celebration
Friday, May 21, 2021
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Largo High School - Bus Circle Parking Lot
*No parents and no guests are permitted. The Class of 2021 IB Scholars and IB
Staff may attend. RSVP is required for attendance.
RSVP forms were sent via email and Remind. Contact us if
you do not receive the link.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Webinar for Juniors Replay: Behind the Scenes of an Admissions Office
In case you missed the first webinar the other night, below is the link to the replay. Lots of good information here!
Junior Night Part 1: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office. Big thanks to Tom Campbell of Pomona College for sharing his wisdom and sharing great, practical advice for students and families.
Here's a recording of the session in case you missed it or want to watch again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLD4IFVbhIQ
Here are a few things we covered during this sprawling (and super informative) session:
What happens after you hit submit through when you receive your decision?
How did the Test Optional policy impact admission decisions this year—and how are colleges like Pomona able to create a class without standardized tests?
How was application reading different from past years?
Essays: What do you look for in a great personal statement? How much do essays matter? Can they ever hurt your chances?
Stay tuned for Part 2: What Should I Be Doing Right Now to Prepare for College? with special guest Susan Tree, College Counselor & Former Associate Dean of Admissions. In that session, we'll cover:
What has changed in the college admission world since the pandemic started—and what hasn’t
Why students should stop thinking of the admissions process as a contest of grades and scores (and what to do instead)
Why good students sometimes aren’t accepted at their “likely” schools
How (and where) to address pandemic experiences in the application
How students can stand out—in a good way—despite limited extracurricular activity involvement
What juniors can be doing right now: a tangible set of action items
Want to invite someone to that session? They can register at this link. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/197/m0n4gt83
Graduation Info for Seniors
Seniors - There are many questions about Graduation being asked. They are having a graduation assembly next week on Thursday where they will advise students about the information they currently have available. Please have your scholar join the remind.com group because they are consistently getting updates about new information. They will share as much as we can at the grad assembly next week and if there is something they do not know then we will update via the remind and you can find out through your child.
Senior Last Supper Information
IB
Senior Last Supper Games: April 30th, 8am-11:00am on the LHS football field. In
years past, the Last Supper has been a potluck dinner held just prior to the
start of exams. This year, however, the Last Supper will be held in the
morning and has been dubbed the Last Supper Games as seniors will still wear
togas to the event but will play games in teams if they choose to. The
underclassmen will be in the stands to clap the seniors in and cheer them
on during the games. The juniors will present the seniors with their exam bags.
The underclassmen will head back to class and the seniors will have time to
play some more games, have a snack and receive the teachers’ “Just
Desserts”. Everyone will be masked and each game station will have hand
sanitizer and wipes. The games are being chosen to facilitate social
distancing. Scholars will be called to the food and Just Desserts tables to
avoid large numbers. Volunteers will be gloved and serving food to the
scholars. If you have questions, please email largoibpartners@gmail.com.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
IB Senior Events
Attention IB Senior Families! The next 6 weeks are going to be BUSY!! We've included the list of events that are currently scheduled. Any questions? Please let us know!
Largo High School End of Year Testing Schedule
Wondering about the upcoming testing schedule? You can find the schedule here:
https://www.pcsb.org/cms/lib/FL01903687/Centricity/Domain/113/2021%20April-June%20Testing%20Schedule%202.pdf
Monday, April 12, 2021
IB Parent Proctor Training and Sign Up
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 on April 26 at 6pm
Click here to join the proctor training meeting
Volunteers Needed for Freshmen Camp
Mrs. Baker is looking for ten to twelve rising 10th-12th (current 9th through 11th) graders to lead groups of freshmen. It would involve after-school planning meetings every Monday after school beginning 4/26, camp set up from 9-12 on Friday, 6/11, and then working the camp from 8:30 - 12:30 on Monday and Tuesday, 6/14 and 15. Students may use this time towards their Bright Futures or CAS hours!
Interested students can log in with their r2d2 through Clever, the application may be completed using this Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.
The application deadline is Friday, 4/16.
Weekend Update with Assistant Principal Jonathan Marina
Good evening Largo High Family. This is assistant principal Jonathan Marina. Welcome to another installment of the weekend update.
We will be hosting our FSA testing for English Language Arts Writing April 19
for 10th grade, April 20th for 9th grade and April 21st for 11th grade scholars
in need of a score for graduation. Face to Face scholars will be assigned to
two different testing windows, one beginning at 7:25 and another at 10:45. Your
scholar will be given their testing locations and times by their teachers next
week. Scholars with accommodations will begin testing during the 7:25 AM
session.
MyPCS Online students will need to report to the school for the 7:25 testing
sessions and will be checked in outside of the Media Center. Masks must be worn
while on campus, and any student experiencing symptoms should remain at
home.
PTSA is looking for new board members for next year. If you are interested
in a rewarding volunteer opportunity as part of a great team, please email ptsalargohigh@gmail.com by April
27.
Graduating scholars, Friday May 7th from 7pm to midnight, there will be a
Grad Nite at Busch Gardens. Tickets will be on sale for $89 until Friday, April
23rd. Please check the front page of the Largo High website for the link
to pay online and the permission slip. Scholars may also pay in person
with Mrs. Shields in building 2 room110 from 1:30– 2pm.
April 22nd there will be a graduation assembly and cap and gown pick up from
1st – 3rd period. Please check the senior page on the Largo website for
more information.
Mark your calendars!!! Friday, May 28th from 7:30 – 10p there will be
a senior banquet held in the Largo High courtyard. Look out for more
information shortly.
Parents and guardians, please help us by ensuring your child leaves your
home in the morning in dress code and with a mask.
We are pushing our scholars to make it to all classes on time. After
the five-minute tardy mark, we will be sending late scholars to the cafeteria.
They will have online access to the class they were extremely tardy for
that period. Help us to build your young person’s good habits of
timeliness.
On Tuesday our softball team and flag football are at home. The games
start 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.
Friday, April 9, 2021
Attention Parents!
We still have 6 spots to fill for the IB Senior Exam Proctoring. It is imperative to have ALL these spots filled to be in compliance with the IBO. The training and proctoring is very easy!
Sign up for proctoring here:
IB Parent Proctor Training
When Mon Apr 26, 2021 6pm – 6:30pm (EDT)
Where Microsoft Teams Meeting
Click the link to join the Proctor Training meeting here.
Have questions? Please don't hesitate to contact us at largoibpartners@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Admissions Webinar for Juniors
Dropping in to share an exciting two-part webinar series for juniors tackling the college application process this year.
Junior Night Part 1: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office
April 13, 4-5pm PT (7-8pm ET)
Special Guest: Tom Campbell, Assistant Dean Of Admissions at Pomona College
In the session, we’ll cover:
• What happens after you hit submit through when you receive your decision?
• How did the Test-Optional policy impact admission decisions this year—and how are colleges like Pomona able to create a class without standardized tests?
• How was application reading different from past years?
• Essays: What do you look for in a great personal statement? How much do essays matter? Can they ever hurt your chances?
• Demonstrated interest: How does it really work? What does Pomona track? What do other schools track?
• Q&A: Submit questions in advance on this form. We'll select a few to answer live.
Junior Night Part 2: What Should I Be Doing Right Now to Prepare for College?
April 20th, 4-5pm PT (7-8pm ET)
Special Guest: Susan Tree, College Counselor & Former Associate Dean of Admissions
In this session, we’ll cover:
• What has changed in the college admission world since the pandemic started—and what hasn’t
• Why students should stop thinking of the admissions process as a contest of grades and scores (and what to do instead)
• Why good students sometimes aren’t accepted at their “likely” schools
• How (and where) to address pandemic experiences in the application
• How students can stand out—in a good way—despite limited extracurricular activity involvement
• What juniors can be doing right now: a tangible set of action items
• Q&A: Submit questions in advance in the form. We'll select a few to answer live.
Register Here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/197/m0n4gt83
When registering for the webinar, be sure to select "Register to all dates below."
Can't make the live session? Register anyway. We'll send recordings out after the event.
Feel free to spread the word.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
20-21 Senior Parent IB Letter
Thank you.
Largo HS IB Testing May 2021
Mrs. Wolfe had a meeting with the seniors today and gave them all of this information. If you are having trouble reading this form please email largoibpartners@gmail.com and we will send you a copy.
Incoming Freshman Summer IB Camp
Parents of incoming freshmen: here is a link where you can register for the IB Freshman Camp. If your student cannot attend, they will need to get in touch with Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Baker in order to schedule a time for the Algebra 2 diagnostic.
Cap & Gown
Graduation
Assembly/ Cap & Gown Pick-Up
Thursday, April
22, 2021
7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. at Largo High
Senior Grad Night Information
Good afternoon Senior Families
Due to the COVID pandemic, we have not been able to provide all of the traditional senior activities we have had in the past, and I wanted to let you know the high school principals and our district have been working diligently behind the scenes with Busch Gardens to provide our seniors with a special private after-hours event that follows our school board policies, and is in line with current CDC guidelines such as social distancing, wearing masks with temperature screenings and hand sanitizer stations.
As a result, we are excited to announce that we will have a Pinellas County Schools Grad Nite for seniors at Busch Gardens on May 7th from 7 pm to midnight. Our seniors will have access to top-rated coasters during an exclusive, after-hours private event in an electrifying outdoor environment, including music, live entertainment and much more! From the exhilarating launches of Tigris and Cheetah Hunt to the dramatic drops of Falcon’s Fury and SheiKra, this physically distant party packs endless thrills for our graduates. This spacious, open-air event offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for Pinellas County Seniors to celebrate safely with enhanced health and safety measures throughout the park.
The Grad Nite fee is $89.00, and it includes your entrance to the park, a meal voucher and transportation. Tickets will be on sale beginning this coming Monday - April 5 through April 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM, and there will be no refunds. You may use either pcsb.revtrack.net or you may be pay by check or cash with Ms. Shields - our senior class sponsor. You will be provided with a student guide explaining all the details, and you will be expected to follow the outlined COVID measures, along with all Pinellas County School's rules and policies.
Attached is the Student Guide and Permission Slip for the event. You can find additional information on our website. Again, we are excited about this opportunity, and we hope you can attend!
If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Shields via email. Thanks so much and have a great day!
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