This Monday, November 11th, people from all across the nation will pause to honor the men and women that have served our country. Linganore High School would like to join in on the celebration of this National Holiday that we call Veteran’s day, as we recognize the bravery and selflessness of every man and woman who has risked their own life for the freedom of all Americans.

Veteran’s day is not a celebration of our freedom, but of the price that some have paid for that freedom; every soldier who has seen the horror of war, and every serviceperson who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the rights that each one of us hold important. It is our veterans that inspire Americans today to be a part of the service, and devote their own aspiration to keeping our nation’s well-being.

In honor of Veteran’s day, the Linganore NJROTC will be placing flags outside our building from now until Tuesday, so that the importance of our veterans is not forgotten. On Monday, our Maryland State Championship band will be playing “Taps” throughout the building at 11:11 AM.

To all of our veterans, and the families of our veterans who have also made great sacrifices, Linganore High School would like to say, Thank You.

The National FFA Convention was held October 29-November 2, in Louisville, Kentucky. Sabrina Moxley received a Bronze in the Creed Career Development Event. Taylor O’ Guinn won Bronze in the FFA Prepared Public Speaking CDE. Jared Harshman received a Gold award in the Dairy Handler CDE. The Linganore Poultry team consisting of Kira Zimmerman, Drew Ridgeway, Justin Moxley and Joey Horton received a Silver Award in this CDE and all team members won a silver award individually. Matthew Ripley, a Linganore High School Alumni, received his American FFA Degree, the highest degree a FFA member can achieve. Students attended and participated in the Expo, thus allowing them to visit with colleges and seek career opportunities across the United States. Students also had the opportunity to tour the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum and Churchill Downs

The Poetry Out Loud competition has returned to LHS. Our school competition will be held on Thursday, November 21st during second period, and the winner will move on to the county competition. Any interested students should see Mrs. Garst in room C207 by Friday, November 15th if interested in competing for the title of LHS Champion!

Members of the Unified Tennis Team are reminded to turn in their red team jerseys to Coach Sunkel in Room A139.

Have you ever seen an Adopt A Road sign on a local roadway?  Every time you do, you know you’re on a road that is kept free of litter by a local organization.  The LHS PTSA has adopted Route 75 between Old Annapolis Rd and Old New London Road. The first Adopt a Highway event will be this Sunday, November 10.  Anyone wanting to participate should plan to meet in the front parking lot this Sunday, November 10, at 8 am. For more information about this and other PTSA events, check out the PTSA Facebook page (Linganore PTSA) for more information.

The Linganore, TJ, and Tuscarora co-op hockey club is having an ice skating fundraiser! Join your friends and family for an evening of fun and fundraising on November 26 at Skate Frederick!  Go skating and then grab a bite to eat at Roy’s between 7pm and 10 pm.  Don’t forget to mention the Hockey Club and Skate Frederick to raise money for the hockey club. Skating is from 5:20 pm to 7:10 pm.  Tickets will be available the day of the event.

The Linganore Men’s Society is hosting a Manvember contest! If you would like to participate see Mr. Lazarus anytime. Come clean shaven to D101 if you would like to get a before picture then grow, grow, grow! Judging will be on December 2nd after school.

Any student interested in playing for the Unified Bocce Ball team needs to attend a brief informational meeting at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in Room A139

Linganore Football takes on Urbana TONIGHT at 7 pm. Pre-sale tickets for the game are being sold today at all lunch shifts. All season passes, senior citizens, and FCPS badges will need to secure a ticket to enter the stadium on Friday evening. Please remember no food, coolers or balls allowed in the stadium for the event! GO LANCERS!

Here are a few important bits of information regarding this year’s Safe and Sane event:

• Registration forms were given to every senior who attended the class meeting on October 16. Please return to the LHS front office and they will be placed in the Safe and Sane mail box or bring them to the November meeting.
• Five Guys restaurant fundraiser on Tuesday November 19, 5 -9pm
• California Tortilla restaurant fundraiser on Tuesday December 10, 5-10pm

I Drive Smart, a driver-education company offering classes in our area, has partnered with the LHS Sports Boosters. I Drive Smart employs police officers to provide 100% of their instruction. The I Drive Smart program is extremely safety-oriented and offers a stress-free experience for busy parents, with the ability to register, schedule (and reschedule) all sessions, and complete all required paperwork for the MVA online. For every Linganore student who registers for one of their packages through December 31, 2013, I Drive Smart will donate $25 to the LHS Sports Boosters. Enter Linganore as your child’s school during registration to ensure a donation to the LHS Sports Boosters. Find out more by visiting their web site (www.idrivesmart.com) or calling them at 855-IDS-COPS (855-437-2677).

Hockey Club will have a fundraiser on Novmeber 26th at Skate Frederick and Roy Rogers.  Click here for more information.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam registration materials are being distributed in AP classrooms this week. The exam registration period for fall and yearlong AP classes will be held the week of December 2-6. Students must return their completed registration form along with the exam fee of $89 per exam to Ms. Smith in the assistant principal’s office. Fee waivers are available for any student who demonstrates financial need. If your family requires assistance with the exam fee, the completed waiver form must be returned with the registration form.

Linganore High School would like to help families in need of Thanksgiving meal assistance. Linganore classes, clubs, and groups will be working to package Thanksgiving meals for area families. Meals must be picked up at Linganore High School between 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm on Monday, November 25. Please contact Ilana Blum ([email protected], 240-566-9737) by Wednesday, November 13, with your name and phone number.

Now for today’s weather… cloudy with a high of 52 degrees and no chance of precipitation!

Have a fantastic Friday, Linganore!