Week Ending - 10/27/17

Week Ending - 10/27/17
Posted on 10/27/2017
MIX IT UP DAY- “Mix it Up Day” is Tuesday, October 31st. Students and staff are encouraged to "Mix up" what they wear. Remember, whatever you wear must be in accordance with the LMS dress code with some exceptions. Students may wear hats as part of their characters, and I know a couple also asked about pajamas which are also allowed on this day. There will also be a raffle for one lucky participant to be principal for a day!

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK (A NOTE FROM OUR GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT)- To grow in a well-rounded and responsible way, we all need to learn how to recognize and manage difficult emotions with coping and problem-solving skills. Even more importantly, we need to understand when to reach out for support. For this reason, we will be holding a Mental Health Awareness Week during the week of November 13th – 17th. Through guidance classroom lessons, morning announcements, bulletin boards, and other school-wide initiatives we will be addressing the issues of mental health. Depression is a very common, yet widely overlooked disease that will impact 15 – 20% of young people before they reach adulthood. Our goals will include raising awareness of depression and its symptoms, reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and encouraging the use of support services if necessary. The program was developed by Erika’s Lighthouse, a highly respected mental health education and advocacy organization. We look forward to working together to better inform students of important issues and to provide the tools students need to navigate challenging times.
As always, email or call one of our school counselors, Mrs. Patty Pollin or Mrs. Joanna Okosky with any questions or concerns ([email protected] for eighth grade and [email protected] for seventh grade).

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION- We will be holding our annual Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, November 9th in the morning. Once again we would love for our students to invite a special veteran in to participate as an honored guest. The event will begin with breakfast from 8:00-8:30 in the cafeteria, and students who have a guest coming will be able to join him/her. Breakfast will be followed by an all school assembly in the gymnasium from 8:40-9:40. This event ultimately serves as one small gesture and an opportunity to pay respect to the men and women who have served our country as well as their families.

PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD- The Prudential Spirit of Community Award is America’s largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service. It recognizes students who have participated in meaningful activities for their communities. Students who have done so over the past year are invited to fill out an online application at spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit by November 7th. The application may then be submitted to Mr. Pomroy. The school’s top volunteer (if he/she has met a minimum number of volunteer hours) will become eligible to win $1,000 and an all-expenses paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C.

LEDYARD HIGH SCHOOL AGRI-SCIENCE- The Agri-Science Department will be hosting an 8th Grade Open House to all students who are interested in learning more about our Regional Agri-Science Program on November 9th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Interested eighth grade students and their parents should plan to attend this event. Additional information may be found also by visiting: www.ledyardagriscience.com.

STUDENT COUNCIL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE- The LMS Student Council's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, to benefit the Ledyard Food Locker, begins Monday, October 30th. Please donate non-perishable food items, and turn them into your homeroom. We will accept donations until November 17th. The homeroom which collects the most items will earn a breakfast when they return from Thanksgiving break!

Notes from the PTC:

SPIRIT WEAR- Who wants some Ledyard Spirit wear?? We have a one-time sale going on that includes, tee shirts, sweatshirts, hats, chromebook sleeves and more! Please visit our website for more info and an order form!

Our next PTC meeting is Wednesday, November 8th at 6PM - LMS Library!

The minutes from the September meeting is also posted on our website!

https://lmsptc.weebly.com/



DATES TO REMEMBER:

10/30 Cycling Club after school
MathCounts after school

10/31 Mix it Up Day
Advanced Band after school

11/1 Cycling Club after school
ENCORE after school
Intramural Basketball after school