All School Music Assembly on Friday

AIM 30 Activity Period Wednesday

AIM 60 Wednesday Dec 12

We have a 60 minute AIM period on Wednesday. We will go to the auditorium for a college planning workshop. After 30 minutes, those who took the PSAT will stay for the rest of the period to discuss the results. Those who did not take the PSAT will return to our room with me.

Half Day Next Thursday Dec 13

AIM 45 on Thursday

We have a 45 minute AIM on Thursday. We'll do an activity called Name that Person and then we'll do academic check-ins so I can discuss your progress with you. If we've already met, be sure to bring some homework to work on.

Anne Frank Play 8pm Friday and Saturday (7/8)

Bring in Toys for the Toy Drive Next Week!

AIM 45 Next Thursday Dec 6

Lockdown Drill During MM on Friday!

New Exam Schedule

This is the new schedule:

·        Thursday, January 10, and Friday, January 11, will no longer be flipped.  Thursday will be a 1-4 day, and Friday will be a 5-8 day.

·        Monday, January 14, through Friday, January 18, will be reclaimed as part of Quarter 2.  This is a gain of five days, even though we’re only short by four after making up one on Election Day.

·        Thursday, January 17, and Friday, January 18, will be swapped.  Thursday will be blocks 5-8.  Friday will be blocks 1-4.  This will allow students to see their block 1 and 2 teachers the last day before their exam.

·        Monday, January 21, is MLK day…there is definitely no school for students on this day; there may be a PD day for teachers here.  I’ll keep you posted.

·        Tuesday, January 22: Exams 1 and 2, classes meet for 3 and 4

·        Wednesday, January 23: Exams 3 and 4, classes meet for 5 and 6

·        Thursday, January 24: Exams 5 and 6, classes meet for 7 and 8

·        Friday, January 25: Exams 7 and 8…kids go home after the second exam; the afternoon is make-up exams and grading time

·        Monday, January 28: make up exams for kids…otherwise no school for kids, and grading/Semester 2 prep for teachers.

·        Thursday, January 31: Grades are due!

AIM 45 on Thursday

Activity Period included.

Schedule Leading up to Turkey Day

• Tuesday, 11/13: Blocks 1-4 
• Wednesday, 11/14: Blocks 5-8 (with a 30-minute Activity Period) 
• Thursday, 11/15: Blocks 1-4 (early release day—conferences 12:30-2:30, 5:00-8:00) 
• Friday, 11/16: Blocks 5-8 
• Monday, 11/19: Blocks 1-4 
• Tuesday, 11/20: Blocks 5-8

Makeup Pics 1-2 pm Friday Nov 16

Pic time for all juniors is 1-2 pm.

FreeRice Competition

Help the junior class win spirit points by playing freerice.com. Follow these instructions.

Girls Basketball

Any girls interested in playing basketball this season should sign up in the main office.

Financial Aid Night

Financial Aid Night has been rescheduled to Tuesday November 13th at 6:30pm in the LHS Auditorium. A guest speaker from a college financial aid office will answer your questions and guide you through the financial aid process.

Boys’ Basketball

All boys that plan on playing basketball this winter will have a meeting on Wed., Nov 14th in the main gym during activity period. Also, there is a mandatory preseason meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13th at 7:30 pm in the main gym. Every player should have a parent or guardian present at the meeting on the 13th.

Activity Period Nov 14

It's official, next Wednesday we will have an AIM30 and the whole thing will be just an Activity Period.

Friday Pep Rally Schedule

7:42 – 8:44                  Block 5         (62 min.)        

8:49 – 8:55                  Advisory         (6 min.)                 

9:00 – 10:02                  Block 6         (62 min.)

10:07 – 11:09         Block 8*         (62 min.)        

 

11:09 – 11:34         Lunch 1         (25 min.)                          

11:14 -12:16                  Block 7-1         (62 min.)

11:39  -12:41         Block 7-2         (65 min.)

12:16 – 12:41         Lunch 2         (25 min.)

 

12:46 – 12:51         Advisory**

1:00 – 2:00                  Pep Rally (Gym)

2:05                           Dismissal

Updates on Schedule

• The Board is voting tonight on adding this coming Monday (Veteran's Day) back into our schedule along with the day before Thanksgiving.
• No Activity Period this week
• AIM next Wednesday, not sure of topic yet
• Next Thursday is parent conferences, so it is a HALF Day

Spirit Week Themes

Monday: Sports Day – dress to support your favorite team
Tuesday: Patriotic/Red, White, and Blue Day
Wednesday: Dress like your favorite fictional character – Movie, TV, Cartoon, Literary
Thursday: Throwback Thursday! Dress from your favorite decade of the past
Friday: Class Color Day GREEN

Lots of announcements on the LHS home page today...

www.ledyard.net/lhs

Spirit Week Tees

Tie-dye Spirit week t-shirts go on sale Tuesday, October 23rd in the cafeteria. $11 and must be paid when placing your order. We will be showcased during spirit week in the newspaper and TV. Checks can be made payable to LHS. Show your Colonel Pride!

AIM 45 this Thursday

We'll be together this Thursday for the full 45 minutes of AIM. I will continue to meet with you individually. PLEASE bring some work to do for the "free time." Nothing else going on with the schedule this week.

AIM 45 Thursday

We'll stay in Advisory the whole 45 mins. We'll finish up the paperwork and I will begin to meet with you all individually.

Half Day Tomorrow

PSAT Registration Deadline is Tomorrow!

Cross Country

Mr. Douglass recorded his 300th career cross country meet win yesterday as our girls team defeated Stonington. Congratulations Coach Douglass on this outstanding achievement!

Cross Country Team Makes the Paper

http://ledyard.patch.com/articles/photos-ledyard-fitch-and-stonington-cross-country-meet#photo-11663320

Homecoming

Homecoming dance tickets will go on sale on 10/29 at a cost of $8.

Balfour Ring Company

The Balfour Ring Company will be back at Ledyard High School on Friday, October 12th.

Picture Make Up Day is October 30!

College Night Thursday Oct 11 6:30pm

The Colonel

The Colonel has a new website. Check it out.

October AIM Schedule

AIM Date	Grade 11
October 1 Monday	Midquarter
#4 October 10 Wednesday 45 minutes	Student Profile, Academic Check In
	Activity Day
#5 October 18 Thursday 45 minutes	Academic Check In, Academic Support
October 20 Saturday	PSAT’s @LHS
#6 October 25 Thursday 45 Minutes	Academic Check In, Academic Support
#7 October 31 Wednesday 45 minutes	Quarter I Ends
	Academic Check In, Quarterly Goals, Academic Support

Green Impact Aid Forms due FRIDAY

Reminder: The green impact aid forms that were distributed in morning meetings on Tuesday have to be turned in to your teacher (signed by a parent or guardian) by this Friday!

PSAT

Attention all Sophomores and Juniors: The PSAT will be administered on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Students can sign up in the guidance office until October 17th and the cost is $22.00.

PINK OUT this Thursday, Oct. 4th

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month---You can help fight breast cancer by donating at lunch to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation at the Key Club table in the cafe. This local, non-profit group is committed to fight breast cancer by directing 100% of gross fundraising dollars directly to breast cancer research. With your donation you will get to sign your name to a pledge form. All pink ribbon pledge forms will be hung on the wall in the cafeteria. Show your support to the cause and DONATE $ and WEAR PINK on October 4th

Order Your Yearbook Now

See the LHS home page.

Student Congress Fall Blood Drive

Fall Blood Drive is coming! If you are 17 or older and would like to donate blood, please sign up in the cafeteria during lunch. The blood drive will take place on Oct 16th from 8am-2pm. All faculty and staff are encouraged to participate as well.

BE SURE TO TELL YOUR PARENTS THAT YOUR ADVISORY/MM ROOM NUMBER IS 211

I'll give them your schedules, you just need to make sure they can find me in 211.

We all need to finish up our schedules for our parents @ open house

Be sure to write a note to your parents, or at least say hi :)

Thursday is the only WIERD Day this Week

So this will be the most "normal" week yet. The only deviation from the norm is on Thursday. On Thursday, we have...

• AIM60
• PSAT Assembly
• Activity Period
• Open House - 6pm

This Week's Schedule

Wednesday AIM60
Thursday 1/2 Day
Friday Fire Drill 9:30am

Pictures @ Tuesday 9:30 AM for Our MM

Friday

Today is a normal Friday and we follow the regular Friday schedule.

Tomorrow's Schedule in Simple Form

62 Minute Classes

Block 5
MM
Block 6
Block 8
Block 7/Lunch
MM
Pep Ralley
MM

Pep Rally/Blue and White Assembly Bell Schedule

7:42 – 8:44           Block 5       (62 min.)    

8:49 – 8:55           Advisory     (6 min.)               

9:00 – 10:02          Block 6       (62 min.)

10:07 – 11:09       Block 8*     (62 min.)   

11:09 – 11:34        Lunch 1      (25 min.)                      

11:14 -12:16         Block 7-1    (62 min.)

11:39  -12:41        Block 7-2    (65 min.)

12:16 – 12:41       Lunch 2      (25 min.)

12:46 – 12:51       Advisory

1:00 – 2:00           Pep Rally (Gym)

2:05                      Dismissal

*Senior privilege suspended for this day.

§  Teachers are to take attendance at the beginning of each M.M. Please report second MM absences at the end of the day.

§  Students will be called by class to the Gym beginning at 12:51.

§  Students are to leave all books, bags and belongings in their Morning Meeting rooms.

§  After the Assembly students will be released back to their Morning Meeting rooms to pick up their belongings before the dismissal bell.

2:05 Dismissal

Get Your iPad, Kindle, etc. on the WiFi Network

Bring your device to the Cafe Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 7:30am to get WiFi.

Advisory Schedule: September

AIM Date	Grade 11
September 13 Thursday 60 minutes	Purpose of Advisory: what do students want?
	Quarterly Goal Setting: academic, career, personal
September 19 Wednesday 60 minutes	Community Building Poster Activity
	Handbook Review, Using Agenda Books
September 27 Thursday 60 minutes	PSAT Assembly in the auditorium
	Activity Day

Blue and White Day Agenda - Sept. 12 (UPDATED)

*Band members will be dismissed to the gymnasium at 12:30pm (with 10 minutes left in Block 4). The cheerleaders and the chamber choir will be dismissed to the gymnasium at 12:41 (end of block 4)*

1:00pm---Pep Band is playing as the students are entering the gymnasium and will be seated by class. Seniors will be with the band in the bleachers straight ahead when entering. Juniors will be to the back right (near bomb shelter entrance). Sophomores will be to the immediate far right (near boys PE locker room) and freshman to the immediate near right when entering the gym.

1:04—Introduction (Amanda Fagan)

1:05—National Anthem (Chamber Choir)

1:07—Cheerleader Dance Routine

1:10—Academic Recognition (Administration)

1:20— New Teacher Introduction (Kelsey Johnson & Abby Bora)

1:25 - Winner of Yearbook Cover Art Contest (Kelsey Johnson)

1:27   Pep Band Transition

1:29—Athletic Recognition (Buonocore)

1:47—Cheerleader Routine 

1:49—Chamber Choir

1:52---Introduction of Class Officers/Student Congress (Casertano)

1:56---Pep Band Transition (students return to morning meetings)

2:05--Dismissal

FREE Book Covers

FREE Book Covers are now available in the Career Center (Rm 312) and in the library.

Blue and White Day Agenda - Sept. 12

*Band members will be dismissed to the gymnasium at 12:30pm (with 10 minutes left in Block 4). The cheerleaders will be dismissed to the gymnasium at 12:41 (end of block 4)*

1:00pm---Pep Band is playing as the students are entering the gymnasium and will be seated by class. Seniors will be with the band in the bleachers straight ahead when entering. Juniors will be to the back right (near bomb shelter entrance). Sophomores will be to the immediate far right (near boys PE locker room) and freshman to the immediate near right when entering the gym.

1:04—Introduction (Amanda Fagan)

1:05—National Anthem (Chamber Choir)

1:07—Cheerleader Dance Routine

1:10—Academic Recognition (Administration)

1:20—Pep Band Transition

1:22—Athletic Recognition (Buonocore)

1:40—Cheerleader Routine

1:42—New Teacher Introduction (Administration)

1:49—Chamber Choir

1:52---Introduction of Class Officers/Student Congress (Casertano)

1:56---Pep Band Transition (students return to morning meetings)

2:05--Dismissal

Coffee House @ Ledyard Fair 1-4 pm on Saturday!!!!

Blue and White Tees

Don't forget to buy your tee for blue and white day.

No School Monday

See you Tuesday :)

Friday's Schedule

Block	Time
Block 5	7:42 - 9:05 (83 min)
Morning Meeting	9:10 - 9:16 (6 min)
Block 6	9:21 - 10:44 (83 min)
Lunch 1	10:44 - 11:09 (25 min)
Block 7-1	11:14 - 12:37 (83 min)
Block 7-2	10:49 - 12:12 (83 min)
Lunch 2	12:12 - 12:37 (25 min)
Block 8	12:42 - 2:05 (83 min)

Today's Schedule (Thursday)

Regular Day Bell Schedule Block Time Block 1 7:42 - 9:05 (83 min) Morning Meeting 9:10 - 9:16 (6 min) Block 2 9:21 - 10:44 (83 min) Lunch 1 10:44 - 11:09 (25 min) Block 3-1 11:14 - 12:37 (83 min) Block 3-2 10:49 - 12:12 (83 min) Lunch 2 12:12 - 12:37 (25 min) Block 4 12:42 - 2:05 (83 min)

PLEASE RETURN YOUR FORMS TO ME BY FRIDAY (THAT'S THIS FRIDAY;)

You don't need to bring me much. Just bring me the following.

• Emergency Card (the card)
• The PINK form (must be signed on BOTH sides)
• Your personal info form (allows Guidance to update PowerSchool with all the correct info)

Welcome Back!

Welcome back. I know you already think I am crazy, but I did miss you all this summer. You are a great, diverse bunch and you certainly keep me on my toes. Looking forward to another great year as you mature into adulthood and set sails for more exciting experiences. I promise I won't dance this year!

Day One Schedule

Morning Meeting   7:42 – 7:58           (16 min.)

Block 1                8:03 – 8:43           (37 min.)

Block 5                8:48 – 9:25           (37 min.)

Block 2*               9:30 – 10:10          (40 min.)

Block 6                10:15 – 10:52        (37 min.)

Block 3, Lunch 1   10:52 – 11:17        (25 min.)

Block 3-1             11:22 – 12:00        (37 min.)

Block 3-2             10:57 – 11:34        (37 min.)

Block 3, Lunch 2   11:34 – 11:59        (25 min.)

Block 7                12:04 – 12:41        (37 min.)

Block 4                12:46 – 1:23          (37 min.)

Block 8                1:28 – 2:05           (37 min.)

Thursday and Friday of this week with be normal Thursday and Friday schedules, then you'll pick up with a normal Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday schedule next week, since we don't have school on Monday!!!

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!!

NHS Ping-Pong Tournament

This Wednesday, June 6th join your fellow students in the LHS gymnasium at 6:30 to catch the NHS Ping-Pong Tournament for Autism! Players must sign up in the cafeteria and pay at the door. Top 3 places will get $20, $10 and $5 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The cost is $5 to play and $2 to watch.

AP Biology

Students that are signed up to take AP Biology next year need to come to Room 103 to get their summer work from Mr. Bednarz.

Baseball

There will be a boys’ baseball banquet at Blonders Park at 5:00 on Thursday. All members of the JV and Varsity team are invited to attend. Juniors please provide drinks, sophomore need to bring chips, and freshman desserts.

Announcements for Today

Coffee House
The final coffee house of the year is outside in the courtyard on Tuesday, May 29 @ 7pm. We have a huge list of acts. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!

Freshmen and Sophomores and NHS There will be another informational meeting on our National Honor Society for freshmen/sophomores and parents on Tuesday, May 29 @ 2:15 in room 211. The purpose of the meeting is to explain the selection process, give advice and answer questions. The meeting is optional for parents and/or students.

Class Elections Today

They're running an Activity Day schedule today. At the end of MM you'll go to the GYM to vote for your class officers next year. Bring something to write with but DON'T bring the rest of your stuff. You'll come back here after elections.

Attention all study hall and senior lounge students:

Mrs. Fagan is in need of slave laborers to stamp and number many new English books. She will pay handsomely in baked goods or candy for jobs well done. Please report to the APO if you are a willing and able worker.

Fall Sports

All students that are playing a fall sport can pick up their medical forms from the nurses office now.

Ledyard Safe Teens

The Ledyard Safe Teens Coalition is looking for participants to march in the Memorial Day Parade. Permission slips are in the office and must be returned by Friday. Participants will get a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card.

Athletic Booster Club

All LHS gear is on sale – 35% off! Sweats, hoodies, window clings, t-shirts and more are available in the main office. Get yours now!

Class Elections

Any students interested in running for class office for the next school year should see Mr. Casertano in room 405 ASAP. Speeches need to be written and submitted to Mr. Casertano by Tuesday, May 22nd. Elections will take place on Friday, May 25th.

YEARBOOK UNDERCLASS DISTRIBUTION

Yearbook distribution for grades 9-11 will occur during both lunches on Thursday, May 31 and Friday, June 1. Simply show your school ID to pick up your book. ID WILL BE CHECKED. You must pick up your book, along with complimentary commemorative pen, at the table during lunch on those days; they WILL NOT be delivered to you.

Activity Period Schedule May 16

Amnesty International	Mr. Jannke	211
Boys Soccer	Mr. Glenney	Gym [Aux]
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
Freshman Advisory	Mr. Van Frachen	404
Gay Straight Alliance	Mr. Palmieri	111
Girls' Soccer	Mr. Prior	Gym [Main]
Gospel Club	Ms. Thompson	Chorus Room
Innervisions	Ms. Park	112
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
Volleyball	Mr. Buonocore	Gym
YES Club	Ms. Colon	117
Youth Alive Bible Club	Mr. Ewing	414

Activity Day Tomorrow

Freshmen / Sophomores and NHS

There will be an informational meeting on our National Honor Society for freshmen/sophomores and parents on May 15th and 29th. The purpose of the meetings is to explain the selection process, give advice and answer questions. These meetings are optional for parents and students, and both meetings will cover the same topics. The May 15th meeting will be at 7:00 pm and the May 29th meeting will be at 2:15 pm, both in room 211.

Interesting

The True Size Of Africa http://bit.ly/Jntko8

Activity Period Options

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
Girls / Boys Swim	Mr. Murphy	Room 406
Gospel Club	Ms. Thompson	Chorus Room
Girls Cross Country	Mr. Douglass`	Room 203
Innervisions	Ms. Park	112
Operation Smile	Ms. Riley	310
PALESTRA	Mr. Person	Gym
Sophomore Advisory	Ms. Evans	303
Spanish Club * Prior Sign-Up Required *	Ms. Anderson	205
Trip to France	Ms. Sylvestre	Room 206
YES Club	Ms. Colon	117
Youth Alive Bible Club	Mr. Ewing	414