Lincoln North Star High School

Reminder! Get up close and person with famous works of art at the Sheldon Art Museum on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. FREE Admission. https://sheldonartmuseum.org/visit

NEXT WEEK! We will have 1 Readiness Day this year on Wednesday July 31st from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Get your school picture taken! Return any items from last year. Pay important fees like Chromebook Assurance. Activate your Synergy ParentVUE account. And more!

You can learn more about Amelia Earhart & other aviators in the LNS databases which are available all summer long, including Gale! Just visit: https://home.lps.org/lnslibrary/ Use the Home Access Passwords!
LNS is home to the Aviation & Technical Ed Focus Program: https://aviation.lps.org/

Try something new by playing Disc Golf at one of the Lincoln City Parks locations this summer!
https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-Facilities/Disc-Golf -1

Reminder! There's another way to access eBooks and audiobooks for FREE from the LNS Library. Check Out Teen Book Cloud where items are always available with NO waiting! https://home.lps.org/lnslibrary/ebooks/ Be sure to login using the Home Access Passwords button.

Reminder! Visit Pioneers Park Nature Center to explore 668 acres of tallgrass prairie, woodlands, wetlands and a tributary stream of Salt Creek.
Come walk the trails, observe animals, treat your senses to the herb garden, dig in the natural play area, or learn from our exhibits.

Reminder! You may have seen our post earlier this month about Lincoln's Sunken Gardens. Did you know there are even more gardens to explore in Lincoln? Check out where: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-Facilities/Public-Gardens

Reminder! Lincoln has 183 miles of trails! Over 144 miles of hard surface and crushed rock trails, almost 27 miles of paved park trails, & Wilderness Park's unpaved 39 miles. There are also several miles of hiker/biker trails within the parks.
https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-Facilities/Trails

Reminder! There's more to Sora than eBooks and Audiobooks. You can check out magazines and comics 24/7 as well!
There are currently over 350 Magazines and 2,000 comics!
The great thing is there is never a line and no waiting! Visit https://home.lps.org/lnslibrary/ebooks/ to get started today!

Reminder! There will be no PLC days this year. The bell schedule will be from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Friday. This includes the first week of school. You can find the 24-25 LPS calendar here: https://home.lps.org/calendars/
We look forward to seeing you in August!

It's Emoji Day! An organization called the Unicode Consortium oversees the creation of all new emojis. Each year, Unicode reviews proposals for new emojis & decides which should be added to our devices. Want to know more? https://trst.in/s87koA

Did you know there are Farmer's markets located around Lincoln where you can go to find your favorite fruits, vegetables, and more! You can even go on food adventure and try something new!

Enjoy one of the 166 Lincoln Parks anytime for Free! Visit your favorite or find a new one to explore!
https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-Facilities/Parks-A-to-Z

Do you need help with your Chromebook over summer break? Reach out to the LPS Help Desk! You can call them at 402-436-1735.
https://home.lps.org/cs/tech-support/

Reminder! The Sora Sweet Reads Program is now live! You can access these "always available" = no waiting! titles by going to https://home.lps.org/lnslibrary/ebooks/ and clicking on Sora. Look for the Sweet Reads section near the top. LNS students have access to all titles K-12 until August 26th.

Visit the Hyde Observatory for FREE! NOW - August 31 from Sundown to 11 PM at 3701 S 70th St
They're open every Saturday year-round. Hyde may be closed if Saturday falls on or very near a major holiday.
If in doubt call first: (402) 441-7094.

July 11th is All American Pet Photo Day!
Be sure to take a picture of or with your pet today if you have one! Share them here if you'd like. We'd love to see them!

Mark your calendars! We will have 1 Readiness Day this year on Wednesday July 31st from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Get your school picture taken! Return any items from last year. Pay important fees like Chromebook Assurance. Activate your Synergy ParentVUE account. And more!

Reminder! Checkout the Library Lineup that includes free Teen activities all summer long at Lincoln City Libraries branches across Lincoln.https://www.lincolnlibraries.org/media/d3unb1vt/librarylineupjune-aug2024.pdf
You can also access the LCL calendar Here:
https://lincolnlibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar

July is Anti-Boredom month. Keep your mind busy by learning about your favorite subject or find information about something you've always been curious about.
Visit https://home.lps.org/lnslibrary/ and use one of the databases like WorldBook. (Remember to use Home Access Passwords link!)

Reminder! Community Fishing Events! Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait & fishing instruction are available free to participants. All participants ages 16 and older need a fishing license. Visit gooutdoorsne.com for permits.

Happy 4th of July! Find out more history of this holiday and learn about "A Capital Fourth," America’s National Independence Day celebration, which honors our country’s birthday with an all-star salute, that you can watch for free on PBS. https://trst.in/QkNWpk

We're excited to welcome our newest Gators on August 12th!
That Monday is for Freshmen only, and 10th - 12th grade will join us on August 13th.
Freshmen will receive their chromebooks on August 12th.

July is National Ice Cream Month and includes 3 separate ice cream celebration days including today. July 3rd is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day! There are many places around Lincoln where you can try your favorite flavor or try something new.

Still time for the Lincoln City Libraries Summer Reading Challenge - Adventure Begins at Your Library! Friday, May 24 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
All Ages welcome to register! Receive coupons for summer fun by reading!
https://www.lincolnlibraries.org/programs-and-events/reading-challenges/

REMINDER! Thanks to the SFSP federally funded program, children get the nutrition they need to learn, play & grow during summer. Locations, dates & times can be found https://home.lps.org/ns/summer-meal-information/ or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304, Call 211 or interactive map at http://NoKidHungry.org

Want to learn more about a state or country you might like to visit in the future or one you have a connection to? The LNS databases are available all summer long including CultureGrams! Just visit: https://home.lps.org/lnslibrary/ Be sure to use the Home Access Passwords!

Want to learn something cool about history on a hot summer day? Check out the National Museum of Roller Skating, located right here in Lincoln! Admission is FREE and you can visit Tuesday - Friday from 11:00-4:00.

Get up close and person with famous works of art at the Sheldon Art Museum on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. FREE Admission. https://sheldonartmuseum.org/visit