This week is National French Week, an annual celebration of French language and French culture. France is known for its cuisine, architecture and fashion, but nothing is more famous than French art. The French honor society has decided that this year’s celebration should be focused on art. Art students joined them in painting original work of art inspired by renowned French artists. The result of this cross curriculum collaboration gave some outstanding art work that you can see exhibited in the main hall. Thanks to all the participants and their teachers, Mrs. Geisser and Mr. Madenspacher, for their hard work and support, and congratulations to the winners:

• In first place, Meghan McKee.
• In second place, Rylle Dufresne, and,
• in third place, Laura Schumate.

A special thanks goes to Megan Newcomer, President of the Art Honor Society and member of the French Honor Society, who designed the t-shirts and organized this event. You are also invited to join the French Honor Society on Wednesday November 20th at 6 pm for a cooking class where you will learn how to make delicious French crêpes.

It’s time to start thinking about what your part will be for 3 big Linganore Service events. Check out the red tent at lunch all this week to find out more information about three HUGE Lancer projects- Relay for Life, The Polar Bear Plunge, and the Egg Nog Jog. Everyone can do something to help- stop by and talk to your SGA and get yourself involved!

The National English Honor Society is holding a book sale! Books will be sold this Friday and Saturday, before the showing of the play, as well as during intermission! Any questions, see Mrs. Rebetsky or Mariah Purtee for more information.

Any student interested in playing for the Unified Bocce Ball team needs to attend a brief informational meeting after school today at 2:20 p.m. in Room A139

Fellowship of Christian Athlete Club Members: The deadline for turning in your T-shirt order and your filled Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Box is this Friday. Please drop off those items at Ms. Becker’s office or Ms. Purgason’s classroom. Also, please sign up to work the Candy Lane event held on Saturday, December 7th. See Ms. Becker for details and to sign up for a two hour time slot.

Because we live near one of the world’s leading cancer research facilities at Ft. Detrick, Frederick county students are some of the few students in the country with the opportunity to apply for an internship at the National Cancer Institute. If you are a junior with an interest in science, medicine, or computer science, you may want to apply for one of these prestigious internships. See any science teacher or Ms. Radil-Harris in C103 for more information.

Any girls interested in playing lacrosse in the spring should attend an organizational meeting tomorrow, at 2:30 pm in the media center.

The winter season is upon us! All winter sports teams start practice this Friday.  All paperwork needs to be completed and turned in to the coach to participate in tryouts. Schedules are posted on the windows of the Athletic Director’s office.

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 LHS 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.