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Kudos to our DECA winners
From the LTHS Calendar
MakerNights: Feb 1st
Cavs vs Cancer
LeaderforLife: 2/9: BBT
Save the Date: 2.24.16
PTO Nominating Committee?
Kudos: LTHS Competitive Cheer
Attn: SENIORS!
LTHS Cavalier Band hosting ArtFest
NHS Selection Process
Healthy LifeStyles Starts with YOU!
DECA @ Districts
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Lake Travis Education Foundation
Oak Hill Automotive
Orangetheory Fitness
Woofs Pet Salon

 
THANK YOU to our
2015-2016  No Hassle Donors 
listing as of November 8, 2015
500+ Club:
Babita and Tom Deitrich
David & Lisa Handal
Wendi Harrelson
Felicia & Craig Hester
Christy Nicolay
Julie & James Shrewsbury
Kevin Vandoldor & Christine Beaudin

250+ Club: 
Marie Cohan
Kelly & Jennie Connery
Leilani & Joe Connors
Virginia DeNisio
Karl & Carmen Graf
Janessa Hollis
MJ and Steven Hurt
Grace & Jay Payne
Phyllis & Mark Plummer
Rebecca Reiche
Eddie & Amy Roberts
John & Christine Schoonmaker
Brad & Courtney Thomas
Karen Winborn

100+ Club:
Charles & Vanessa Aguillon
Chandra & John Aoueille
Rebecca Aronow
Jyotsna Arora
Kelleye & David Babin
Tina Badciong
Stacy Barna
David & Beth Bentley
LIsa Berneburg
Sheridan & Alana Berthiaume
Joanne Blair
Amanda Blizzard
Julie & Charlie Bormann
Dawn Brady
Elena & Jeff Brooks
Jean Bryant
Ed & Dawn Buckingham
Jenny Buschhorn
Elena & Ricardo Cabeza de Vaca
Toby & Gigi Cappello
Peter & Lucy Chang
Tom & Gayle Clemmons
John & Liza Coldewey
Debbie & Tom Conyers 
Beth Cotton
Sandy & Jay Cox
Berenice Craig
Jennifer & James Crean
Merri Cronk
Olivia & John Devin
Christi Dodge
Miroslav & Sanja Dokic
David & Debbie Dolmanet
Linda Duvalle
Karla Ent
Bruce & Robin Fanker
Margo Fesas
Amelia & Rob Floyd
Dawna & Carl Frenkel
Steven & Wendy Funk
J Freeman 
Tracy Gourley
Preston & Jodi Gregg
Lori Griggs
Julie & Scott Gurley
Daniel Hansen
Celise Harris
Sarah Herrington & Scott Naizer
Elisa & Peter Holmertz
Tony & Kristin Holt
Bruce & Sharon Homoya
Riley & Tanja Horan
H. Carol Johnson
Hal & Laura Jones
Pearl Jones
Jan & Chuck Kalb
Laura & Ron Kaplan
Rob & Kristin Kirby
Karen and Gary Kofnovec 
Eric & Lisa Kreft
Ann & Joe Kupper
Geoff & Tritia Land
Paulinda Lanham
Emily Larcher
Christine Larrea
Kathie Lindahl
James & Cheryl Lucas
Zheng & Yanping Luo
Swati Marchant
Elizabeth Macklin
Louise Madigan
Lorena Masferrer & Jorge Guerrero
Tom Matthews & Sarah McGiffert 
Lei & Rob McCormick
Dennis & Carol McGrail
Sarah McIlheran
Mike and Rashelle McKim
Lisa McNerney & Paige Butler 
Helen Merritt
Angela & Bruce Milne
Terre & Jim Mulkey
Sylvia & Frank Noha
Kelly & Russ Norwood
Susan & Sean O'Keeffe
Brad & Tanya Palmer
Mitzi Parris
Brian & Adele Peterman
Craig & Kim Piwonka
Jennifer Powell
Shirley Prescott
Nancy & Michael Quincy
Scott & Rebecca Ramsey
Julie Reardon
Mark & Darcy Reckart
Deborah Reyes
Jeff Rix
Atala Romero
Erika & Stuart Rorer
James Rudnicki
Rick & Julia Russo
Michelle Schmidt
Kerrie & Chris Schneider
Melanie Schwitters
Stephanie Sharp
Lynda & Paul Skellenger
Haven Slocum
Monica Soberman
Kate Smith
Vickie Smith
Joe & Gayle Snowden
Maria & Peter Soo
Brian & Julie South
Pamela Stapleton 
Karl & Susan Steffes
Amy & Steve Still
Joe & Fionnuala Stockton
Carla Stoltman
Margaret Tabb
Ashli Thompson
Adeliza & Allen Tiffany 
Mike & Melissa Timmons
Tom & Lesa Triolo
John & Kay Trowbridge
Courtney & Milan Urukalo
Franco & Amy van Heijningen
Steve & Jill Waldschmidt
Shaeli & Michael Walton
Darren & Michelle Wein 
Tracy Werdenberg
Jeff & Heather Weyman
Andra Wheeler
Linda & Scot Williams
Gregg & Michele Wood
Yancey/Loflin Family
David & Amy Young
Victor & Nicole Young
Kudos to our DECA Winners





 
On the LTHS Calendar
This Week:

MONDAY:
2/1/2016 "A" Day
2/1/2016 - 2/5/2016 Austin Lifeguard - Health Classes, M-604
2/1/2016 - 2/5/2016 National School Counselors Week
2/1/2016 Girls Soccer @ Hays, JV @ 5:30pm/Varsity @ 7:15pm

TUESDAY
2/2/2016 "B" Day
2/2/2016  Boys Soccer vs Austin HS Here,JV/JV/Varsity, 4:30/5:45/7:30
2/2/2016  New SAT Test Prep Class, C-012, 4:30pm-7pm
2/2/2016  Basketball Boys @ Westlake, 9th B/JV R/9th R/JV B/Varsity,
                5:15/5:15/6:30/6:30/8pm
2/2/2016  Basketball Girls vs Westlake Here, 9th Black/JV/Varsity, 5:30/7pm

WEDNESDAY
2/3/2016 "A" Day
2/3/2016 NHS Meeting, E-203, 8am or 4pm
2/3/2016  - 2/5/2016 9:00 AM FFA @ Ft. Worth Stock Show
2/3/2016  Tennis Team @ Dripping Springs Dual, Varsity & JV, 4pm

THURSDAY
2/4/2016 "B" Day
2/4/2016 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Debate Showcase, BBT, 4:30pm-6pm
2/4/2016 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Fine Arts Musical "Anything Goes", PAC, 7pm

FRIDAY
2/5/2016 "A" Day
2/5/2016 - 2/6/2016 Girls Golf @ Vanessa Close Tourney, Bridlewood GC
                                (Flower Mound)
2/5/2016 - 2/6/2016 Red Rubies @ Leander Winter Classic
2/5/2016 - 2/6/2016 Swim/Dive Team Region 4-6A Championships,
                                Conroe ISD Natatorium
2/5/2016 Wrestling JV Only @ JV District 14 6A Tournament, Delco Center
2/5/2016 - 2/6/2016 Wrestling Team @ District 14-6A Meet, Delco Center
2/5/2016 Model UN Students @ Nimitz Museum (Fredericksburg), 8:45am-2:30pm
2/5/2016 - 2/6/2016 Debate Capitol City RR @ Westlake United Methodist Church
2/5/2016 Boys Soccer @ Westlake HS, JV White/JV Black/Varsity, 4:30/5:45/7:30
2/5/2016 Basketball Boys vs Bowie Here (Sr Night), 9th Bl/JV Bl/9th Red/Varsity,
               5:15/6pm/6:30/7:30pm
2/5/2016 Basketball Girls @ Bowie, 9th Black/JV/9th Red/Varsity 5:15/6/6:30/7:30
2/5/2016 Girls Soccer vs Bowie Here, JV @ 5:30pm/Varsity @ 7:15pm
2/5/2016 Fine Arts Musical "Anything Goes", PAC, 7pm

SATURDAY
2/6/2016 Powerlifting Team @ San Marcos HS
2/6/2016 UIL Academic Contest @ Pflugerville Hendrickson HS
2/6/2016 ACT Testing, M200 (Annex), 8am
MONDAY MakerNight: 2.1.16 | 4-6 PM



CAVS against Cancer: Luminaria Ceremony
Fri., Feb 5th: LTHS Boys Basketball Game


LeaderForLife | February 9th | Black Box

Please Join Us on Feb 9th at The LTHS Black Box Theatre

Come meet LTISD Deputy Superintendent Mary Patin and learn about the LeaderForLife program.  The LTHS PTO will host this event at our next General Membership meeting, Feb 9, starting at 9:15am.  Ms. Patin's presentation will begin at 9:30 and last approximately one hour.
 
Lake Travis ISD presents, 'LeaderForLife'

In June 2015, at the request of the Lake Travis Independent School District Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee, the Lake Travis school board amended policy to expand and strengthen the district's current substance abuse prevention efforts. The amended policy allowed the committee to develop a comprehensive and community-sensitive substance abuse prevention program.  The program, better known as LeaderForLife, aims to create and empower a positive peer group of youth committed to leading a chemical-free lifestyle. The program is comprised of four major components: education, leadership, accountability, and voluntary random drug testing.

FEB 24th in the PAC: Joe Ehrmann


Volunteers needed for the LTHS PTO Nominations Committee
dThis is a FUN, SHORT-TERM (Feb 9 through early April), and flexible way to help out the PTO. We need at least 3 people to work together to recruit and nominate volunteers to serve on the 2016-2017 PTO Executive Board. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Babita at president@lthspto.org. The nominations committee will be officially appointed on Feb 9th. Thanks!
LT Competitive Cheer: 6th @ Nationals
LTHS Competitive Cheer returned from Nationals in Dallas where they took 6th place. We are proud of the entire team and what they accomplished this season!  Coaches - Annie Clay and Katie Durrett

Back Row - Davis Hills, Becca Stutz, Alyssa Harris, Tori Hundley, Faith Jameson, Gillian Gates, Bradli Hills, Brooke Turner, Shelby Thompson Front Row - Alyssa Lunday, Avery Ceshker, Rylli Detmer, Tori Denney
SENIORS: Diploma Name Proofing 

Attention Seniors:
 
Please see your English teacher to proof your name for your diploma. Be sure to check your first, middle and last name spelling for exactly how you would like it to appear on your Lake Travis High School Diploma.  If you need to make any changes, be sure to clearly write the correction in the space next to your name or initial to accept.
 
If you do NOT have an English class or you are in the ACC block class, stop by the registrar's office to see Mrs. Fanning to proof your name.
 
Names are due back to the registrar's office by Friday, February 5th.
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hosting 1st Annual Lake Travis ArtFest

In conjunction with LTHS Performing Arts on April 2nd, 2016, at Lake Travis High School featuring Artist booths, live performances, good food, fun for all ages.
 
We are looking for local businesses to sponsor the items below.  Please contact adelepeterman@austin.rr.com for more information. 
 
  • Best Artist - The winner of this award will be selected by the LT ArtFest jury. $500
  • Most Creative Artist - The winner of this award will be selected by the LT ArtFest jury. $500 
  • Favorite Artist - The winner of this award will be selected by attendees of the LT ArtFest who participate in the Favorite Artist voting.  $500
  • Live Stage - This sponsor will provide, set up and take down the performance stage. 
  • Bounce House - This sponsor will provide, set up and take down a blow -up style bounce house.
  • Student Art Booth - This booth will have LTHS student art for display and/or purchase.  $500
NHS Selection Process
Important announcement regarding the NHS Selection Process: Letters will be going home this week via school messenger to all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders with GPAs of 93.000 and above who are eligible to complete the 2016 LTHS NHS Selection Process.  If you are interested in learning more about this process, please plan to attend the Candidate Information Meeting during CavTime on Wednesday February 3rd in the Recital Hall (please note the location - this is different than originally stated in the letter emailed home).  All eligible candidates will be portaled through schoology.  If you have any questions about the process, please see the LTHS NHS webpage or contact Ms. Gidley, Ms. Knox, or Ms. Stark. 
Healthy LifeStyles Starts with YOU!
Who are America's Adolescents?

Adolescents are generally healthy; however, they face challenges to their health and well-being that are different from those of children and adults. The OAH website's new feature, America's Adolescents, profiles who America's adolescents are, what they do, and what health issues they face. Below is a snapshot of the information you can expect to find. 
  • Adolescents are continuing to become more racially and ethnically diverse. Compared to previous generations, a greater share of adolescents are minorities: over one in five identify as Hispanic, and about one in seven identify as black. By 2050, more than half of U.S. adolescents will identify as persons of color. Visit The Changing Face of America's Adolescentsto understand the demographic characteristics of U.S. youth.
  • Nearly one in five adolescents lives in poverty. Poverty rates are highest among youth growing up in single-parent households. Growing up in poverty significantly affects adolescent health and is linked to poorer school performance. Learn more in The Changing Face of America's Adolescents.
  • Ninety-two percent of teens report going online daily. Teens spend about two hours a day on weekdays (and more than four hours a day on weekends) interacting with some form of media (including TV or video/computer games). Learn more about how teens spend their timeinA Day in the Life.
  • Adolescents spend up to 14 hours a week with friends and family. Peer and parent relationships can have a substantial effect on teens' behaviors and attitudes. These social connections can have positive effects on social, cognitive, and emotional development. VisitA Day in the Lifeto learn with whom adolescents spend their time. 
  • Adolescents are generally healthy, but still have issues with physical and mental health. More than one in three adolescents are considered overweight or obese, 31 percent have at least one chronic condition (such as asthma, diabetes, or autism), and 30 percent of teens report having symptoms of depression in the last year. Without proper support and treatment, these issues can negatively affect other parts of adolescents' lives.
 
For additional information about adolescent health topics, please visit the OAH website. You can also learn more about what you can do as a professional, parent, or other caring adult through OAH's new call to action, Adolescent Health: Think, Act, Grow

DECA @ District 5 Competition


The following 37 LT students were DECA District 5 competition winners at Round Rock High School on Saturday 1/23/2016 and will be headed to the DECA state competition in San Antonio Feb 25-27. They competed with over 800 students from central Texas. Thank you to all the faculty and staff for your support this fall as they worked on their projects.

ALI SABAH 10
ALSUP ANNA 11
ARGUETA DANIEL 12
AYINALA SREYA 10
BALCH JOHN 12
BARTON TARA 12
BIAN EMILY 11
BRYANT SAMANTHA 11
CHIANG IRENE 12
EARL ALEXA 10
EVANS NATALIE 12
FRANCISCO MICHAELA 12
FRENKEL COLLIER 12
GALLEGOS ETHAN 12
HAMPTON RAVEN 12
HARRIS CIERA 12
HARRIS CODY 10
HOWARD MARK 10
INGRAHAM CAMPBELL 10
JENSEN ANDREA 10
JOHNSON MAX 12
LOVE HANA 10
MATHESON MACKENZIE 9
MCDONOUGH LAUREN 10
NICOLAI ARIA 12
O'DEENS ROSE 12
O'NEILL HANNA F 11
OROZCO CRISTIAN 12
PALERMO BLAKE 9
PUTMAN FAITH 10
SESNY KASEY 12
STANTON CAROLINE 11
SUMNER KATHERINE 10
TIFFANY NIKITA 11
TOVAR ERIK 10
TOVAR KARINA 12
TROWBRIDGE KAITLYN 12