December 2011
L I N C O L N I N T E R N AT I O N A L H I G H S C H O O L
Lincoln Press Students of the Month Every month we have one girl and one boy to be a student of the month at Lincoln International High School. The teachers choose
Good Teachers
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Spirit Week
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Puzzle and Soccer
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these students to be student of the month by looking at their grades and their behavior. After choosing one girl and one boy to be student of the month, their pictures will put on the wall in the lobby. When that month is done, these two students of the month get a certificate to congratulate them by working hard and encouraging them to work
Newspaper Crew Hamse Hassan, Fadila Hassan, Saadiyo Hassan,
hard at reaching their academic goals.
Alanoud Rwailil, Hodan Dahir
What is one thing that chosen students did to make them students of the month? Ms. Natasha said, “They come on time to class, participate, have good grades, use good language, and most important they have good behavior in class.”
Mohamed Ahmed
What tips do you have for all students to succeed? Ms. Shelly replied, “Reading is the first key. All students should at least read 30 minutes a day. Also, being an active learner in class and doing their homework.” Why do you think you got chosen for the student of the month? Saadiyo said, “Because I got good grades in my classes.” How did you get chosen for the student of the month? Ramon responded, “Doing my homework on time, being respectful and doing what the teacher asks me to do.” How do you spend your time in class? Sonia said, “I spend my time in class doing what I am supposed to be doing like reading, taking notes, or doing a project. I am always on time to class and I am respectful to my teachers.” What should students do to be the next student of the month? Hodan answered, “In order to be student of the month, you should have good grades, have a positive attitude, and be respectful to others especially the teachers.” 1
Sonia, Hodan, and Saadiyo were students of the month. Student government recognized them as outstanding students.
time and I learned a lot. It was Ms. Shelly and
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Ms. Karin who encouraged me to do it, and they helped me with my application. They really be-
Ms. Shelly and Ms. Karin are two of the
lieved in me, and that made me believe in myself.
best teachers a person could ever have. They are
When it came time to go to the camp, Ms. Karin
the biggest reasons I’m so happy to be a student
drove me there and made sure everything was just
Lincoln International High School. This is my
right in my room. And then, when the camp was
second year at Lincoln, but I remember meeting
finished a week later, Ms. Shelly picked me up
them when I started. Of course I didn’t know
and took me home.
anyone at Lincoln then, which made me a little It was so great to have a friend who was
nervous. I was relieved to meet Ms. Shelly and
really interested in me and my life. I have had a
Ms. Karin right away because they made me feel
lot of teachers in my life, but very few of them
welcome. They seemed to truly care about making me feel comfortable in my new school. They
have been real friends the way Ms. Shelly and Ms. Karin are. I am blessed to have them both as
offered to help me with my homework in any
my good friends. They remind me all the time
subject after school. That made a big difference
that they are there for me. They ask me how I’m
for me because I needed the extra help. They
doing in my classes. They don’t forget about me,
even offered to drive me home on days when I
or confuse me with other girls. They make me
didn’t have a ride home. They really cared about
feel special. Usually I talk to my teachers like I
me – and they still do. They are both such good
talk to my parents. My teachers are grown-ups,
friends of mine.
so it’s important to speak to them with respect. This past summer I did something very
When you show people respect they will usually
special: I participated in the 360 Journalism
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-Saadiyo Hassan
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The school dance was a blast! Give thanks to the student government for making everything happen. They worked hard for you all to enjoy it and enjoy yourselves. The Halloween theme was a perfect environment for all the teachers who dressed up as witches, pirates and so on. Where was the spirit in school spirit week? Spirit week isn’t just for the teachers it’s for student to get up and show all their school spirit. Hopefully we can all do better next year and show our school spirit. But for everyone else who did participate; thanks for showing your school spirit. -Fadila Hassan
On Jersey Day, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Raine and Mr. Loren showed up wearing their favorite team shirts.
Teachers and students had a fun time.
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Soccer and Basketball Information I interviewed Mr. Chris R, the health teacher and our school sports coach about soccer .and basketball. Soccer is in the fall and spring. Basketball is our winter sport and the season has already begun. Basketball games will start after the winter break. What days do the team players practice? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. When are the games played and where? Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday at Gap High School. The basketball schedule for games will be available after winter break.
APPETIZERS BABIES BALLOONS BANNERS BUFFET CELEBRATE CHAMPAGNE CONFETTI DANCE DAY ONE
Do you believe the school team will reach at the top spot again like last year? If they practice hard ,why not? What do you think is one weakness of the team? Students not showing up to practice everyday. Who is the head coach this year? Myself, Mr. Chris and also the coach Said helps for soccer. What lead to the defeat of the first soccer game of the season and how can the team improve? The soccer team didn’t practice much, in the spring they will practice a bit more.
DECORATIONS END OF DECEMBER EVENTS FAMILY FATHER TIME FEAST FESTIVITIES FIREWORKS FIRST OF JANUARY FRIENDS
HATS HOLIDAY HORNS KISS MIDNIGHT MUSIC NEW YEARS DAY NEW YEARS EVE NOISEMAKERS OCCASION
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PARADES PARTY PUNCH RESOLUTIONS SINGING STREAMERS THIRTY FIRST TIARAS YEAR IN REVIEW