PSAT Assembly Now on Thurs!

On Thursday, December 22 at 9:30 am (right after MM) there will be a 30 minute assembly in the auditorium to distribute PSAT scores. Only those who took the PSAT this fall may attend.

Activity Period Today

Activity Period	Advisor	Room
Amnesty International	Mr. Jannke	211
Chinese Club	Dr. Wang	305
Dog Scouts	Ms. O'Keefe	Animal Science
E.C.O.S. ( Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students)	Ms. Rodriguez	Cafeteria
FFA	Agri-Science Staff	Agri-Science
First Robotics	Mr. Estabrooks	Metal Shop
Gay Straight Alliance	Mr. Palmieri	111
Gospel Club	Ms. Thompson	Chorus Room
Innervisions	Ms. Park	112
LHS Math Team	Ms. Bednarz	407
National Ocean Science Bowl	Mr. Bednarz	103
Operation Smile	Ms. Riley	310
PALESTRA	Mr. Person	Gym
Sophomore Advisory	Ms. Evans	303
Spanish Club * Prior Sign-Up Required *	Ms. Anderson	205
Student Congress	Mr. Casertano	405
YES Club	Ms. Colon	117
Youth Alive Bible Club	Mr. Ewing	414

Activity Period Tomorrow!

Spanish Club

For the next Activity Day, Spanish Club will be playing Christmas Spanish games (bingo, pictionary, etc.) for candy prizes. Interested students should sign up by Tuesday either with you (pass their names on to me) or with me. The first 25 who sign up can participate, as always. Thanks!

Amnesty Movie Night Tonight @ 6pm

Join Amnesty International Club for free pizza, a movie and discussion.  Stop by the media center at 6:00 this Friday to watch the screening of the film Hotel Rwanda, a movie based on the true story of the Rwanda Genocide.  We will also be selling our new Amnesty shirts for $8 each. Hope to see you there.

Coffee House Tonight @ 7

Toy Drive

We are at $15, only $20 to go!!! Let's go Jannksters!

Ski Trip Jan 7

http://www.ledyard.net/lhs/Clubs-Activities/ski/Index.html

1/2 Days and Activity Period

This week will be a full week of classes. NEXT Wednesday is a 1/2 day and the Wednesday after that is the only Activity Period left until after final exams.

Winter Sports

Track and Wrestling start today!

Activity Period

Activity Period	Advisor	Room
Amnesty International	Mr. Jannke	211
Chinese Club	Dr. Wang	305
Dog Scouts	Ms. O'Keefe	Animal Science
E.C.O.S.	Ms. Rodriguez	Cafeteria
FFA	Agri-Science Staff	Agri-Science
First Robotics	Mr. Estabrooks	Metal Shop
Gay Straight Alliance	Mr. Palmieri	111
Gospel Club	Ms. Thompson	Chorus Room
Innervisions	Ms. Park	112
LHS Math Team	Ms. Bednarz	407
National Ocean Science Bowl	Mr. Bednarz	103
Operation Smile	Ms. Riley	310
PALESTRA	Mr. Person	Gym
Sophomore Advisory	Ms. Evans	303
Spanish Club	Ms. Anderson	205
Student Congress	Mr. Casertano	405
YES Club	Ms. Colon	117
Youth Alive Bible Club	Mr. Ewing	414

Who do you want to see be the "TURKEY" this year?

Drop your loose change into your favorite turkey's bucket at lunch. Remember if you don't play, your turkey can't gobble!!!!!! this year’s contestants are: Mrs. O’Brien, Mrs. Finnegan, Mr. Bilheimer, Mr. Buonocore, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Sylvester,and Mr. Stravoravdis. The winner will wear the costume on Tuesday, November 22, all day.

Career day SCHEDULE – Thursday, November 17, 2011

* * * * *  Please note the order of blocks  * * * * * * ·       
 Block 2 7:47 - 8:47
 Morning Meeting 8:52 - 9:00
 Session 1 9:05 - 9:30
 Session 2 9:35 - 10:00
 Session 3 10:05 - 10:30
 Lunch 1 10:40 - 11:10
 Block 3-1 11:15 - 12:10
 Block 3-2 10:45 - 11:40
 Lunch 2 11:40 - 12:10
 Block 1 12:15 - 1:10
 Block 4  1:15 - 2:10  

Activity Period Options for Nov 2

Activity Period	Advisor	Room
Amigos de las Americas	Mr. Jannke	211
Amnesty International	Mr. Murphy	406
Chinese Club	Dr. Wang	305
E.C.O.S.	Ms. Rodriguez	Cafeteria
FFA	Agri-Science Staff	Agri-Science
First Robotics	Mr. Estabrooks	Metal Shop
Gay Straight Alliance	Mr. Palmieri	111
Girls and Boys Indoor Track	Mr. Tetlow	202
Gospel Club	Ms. Thompson	Chorus Room
Innervisions	Ms. Park	112
LHS Math Team	Ms. Bednarz	407
National Ocean Science Bowl	Mr. Bednarz	103
PALESTRA	Mr. Person	Gym
Sophomore Advisory	Ms. Evans	303
Spanish Club	Ms. Anderson	205
Student Congress	Mr. Casertano	405
YES Club	Ms. Colon	117
Youth Alive Bible Club	Mr. Ewing	414

GIRLS & BOYS INDOOR TRACK

Anyone interested in going out for Indoor Track should report to room 202 during Activity Period on Wednesday to get more information & sign up.

Sophomore Advisory

All members need to report to room 303 during Activity Period for yearbook photo.

WEDNESDAY - Bus Evacuation Drill for Ledyard Buses Only

On Wednesday (11/2) Ledyard Transport will conduct emergency evacuation drills in the morning as they arrive to school for Ledyard buses only. Mr. Winters. Mr. Turner and Mr. Gabordi will assist the bus drivers during the evacuation drills. Your cooperation in following the bus driver’s directions and exiting the bus in an orderly manner is appreciated. If you have a physical condition that would prevent you from exiting the back of the bus, please notify your driver as soon as possible. This drill will be conducted on Ledyard buses only.

Operation Smile - See Jordan!

Interested in transforming children's lives and helping them to smile?  Interested in a fun service opportunity?  If so, come to the first meeting of Operation Smile, a service organization devoted to raising money for children with facial deformities such as cleft lips and cleft palates.  With the support of this organization, thousands of smiles can be healed through reconstructive surgery.  The first meeting will be in room 310 during Wednesday's Activity Period.  More information about the organization will be shared at this time, and officers will be elected for LHS's first Operation Smile.  If you're looking for a rewarding project, as well as an opportunity for community service, this club may be for you!

No Announcements for Today

1/2 Day on Wednesday

Sugar Skulls with Spanish Club

The next Activity Day is Wed. Nov. 2nd. Spanish Club will be decorating sugar skulls to commemorate El Día de los Muertos. Skulls will be pre-made (by Mrs. Anderson) and icing and other decorations will be provided. All the students need to bring is a true interest in the activity and some creativity. Sign up in 205 with Mrs. Anderson. First come first served.

Pink Out!

The Key Club at LHS has organized a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Fight for the Cure this week. Each MM will receive a collection bag today, (some were already placed in rooms on Friday afternoon) for students to place donations in. A set of directions has been placed in the bag to help you review the goal of this event, to help raise money for Breast Cancer research. EVERY MM that raises $50 will receive pink cupcakes. On Wednesday, October 19th, we will hold a Pink Out at LHS. We hope to see all LHS students and staff dressed in PINK.

Picture Retakes

Monday the 24th Block 2 for sophomores

Activity Period Options for Today

Amigos de las Americas	Mr. Jannke	211
Amnesty International	Mr. Murphy	413
Boys Swimming	Mr. Opsahl	Main Gym
Dogs Scouts	Ms. O'Keefe	Animal Science
FFA- * Only for Freshman on 10-12-11	Agri-Science Staff	Agri-Science
First Robotics	Mr. Estabrooks	Metal Shop
Freshman Advisory	Mr. Van Frachen	404
Gay Straight Alliance	Mr. Palmieri	111
Gospel Club	Ms. Thompson	Chorus Room
GYM.NAS.EUM	Mr. Person	Gym
Innervisions	Ms. Park	112
Junior Class Advisory	Ms. Schwenk	312 - Career Center
LHS Math Team	Ms. Bednarz	407
National Ocean Science Bowl	Mr. Bednarz	103
Senior Advisory	Ms. O'Brien & Ms. O'Farrell	401
Sophomore Advisory	Ms. Evans	303
Student Congress	Mr. Casertano	405
Wrestling	Mr. Bilheimer	217
YES Club	Ms. Colon	117
Youth Alive Bible Club	Mr. Ewing	414

Mix-Match Day Thursday

Hawaiian Day and Activity Period Wednesday

Free Rice Update

You guys rock. Go class of 2014!

http://lhsai.blogspot.com/

Pep Rally Schedule - Friday 14th

7:47 – 8:51 Block 1 (64 minutes)

8:56 – 9:04 Morning Meeting (8 minutes)

9:09 – 10:13 Block 2 (64 minutes)

10:13 – 10:43 Lunch 1 (30 minutes)

10:48 -  11:52 Block 3-1 (64 minutes)

10:18 - 11:22 Block 3-2 (64 minutes)

11:22 – 11:52 Lunch 2 (30 minutes)

11:57 – 1:00 Block 4 (63 minutes)

1:05 – 1:10 Morning Meeting* (5 minutes)

1:15 – 2:00 Pep Rally (Gym) (45 minutes)

2:10 Dismissal

Tuesday's Door Decorating Schedule

7:47 – 9:01 Block 1

9:06 – 9:14 Morning Meeting

9:14 – 9:44 Door Decorating*

9:49 – 11:03 Block 2

11:03 – 11:33        Lunch I

11:38 – 12:52        Block 3-Lunch I

11:08 – 12:22        Block 3-Lunch II

12:22 – 12:52        Lunch II

12:57 – 2:10 Block 4

Spirit Week Info

Spirit Week runs from Oct 11th through Oct 14th culminating with the fall pep rally from 1-2pm on Friday the 14th.  The pep rally will take place in the main gym this year.

The dress-up days are as follows:

• Tuesday = Dress like your favorite sports team day
• Wednesday = Hawaiian day
• Thursday = Mix-match (aka mis-match) day
• Friday is class color day! 

The class with the most members dressed accordingly will be awarded spirit points.

This year the hallways/doors will be decorated on Tuesday Oct. 12th. We will run an activity period schedule and have an extended morning meeting. This year’s theme is LEDYARD/COLONEL PRIDE! Each class is being given the same materials (all blue and white items) and the class with the most creative use of said materials will be awarded the spirit points for that activity. For each activity there are points for second, third and fourth place as well. The materials are being divided by the class officers and will be sent to morning meetings by Tuesday via the class advisors/officers.

PSAT Assembly

@  10:05 this morning

Activity Period Tomorrow

Where are you going tomorrow during Activity Period?

Reminder

Half day tomorrow.

Next Wednesday is first Activity Period

Pictures

Get your pictures taken at 7:50 am on Tuesday, Sept. 20.