Each year Mrs. Traver administers the W!SE Personal Finance Literacy certification test. This year, she received a Gold Star Teacher Award from W!SE. According to W!SE, "To be considered for the Gold Star Award, a teacher must achieve a 93% pass rate in at least one of their classes on either the Fall 2018 or Spring 2019 W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Test."
                       Way to go Mrs Traver!

National Honor Society
Guest Speaker: Richard Fisler
 
By: Arianna DelMastro
On Wednesday, October 2nd, new LOLHS science teacher Richard Fisler gave a presentation to the Spanish Honor Society about the time he spent living in Germany. Mr. Fisler discussed the importance of learning languages as it pertains to cultural understanding and global citizenship, and he answered questions that students had regarding what it was like to live in a foreign country. Mr. Fisler shared how, before living in Germany, he had never traveled very far from his home state. Spanish Honor Society students were inspired by his account of the challenges and gains of living in a new country and learning a new language, and they greatly appreciated him taking the time to share those experiences. As Mr. Fisler taught us, learning a language is not just about personal advantage, it’s about establishing worldly connections. Thank you Mr. Fisler!

Bring unwanted medications for safe disposal All medications, prescription & over the counter Free & Anonymous - no questions asked

The mission of the Lyme - Old Lyme Prevention Coalition is to prevent and reduce alcohol and other drug use among youth by collaborating with the community to raise awareness, modify social norms, educate youth and adults, initiate policy change and promote healthy activities. We meet every month at LYSB. Join us at any meeting or contact LYSB at 860-434-7208. Visit our website to learn more about our programs, L/OL youth survey reports, and resources. www.lysb.org The Drug Take Back event is co-sponsored by LYSB, Old Lyme Police, and Old Lyme Fire Department in collaboration with the CT State Police and the National Drug Enforcement Agency. Prescription drug abuse is on the rise among adults and youth. Get rid of your unwanted meds, it's the safe thing to do!

Take a look at the schedule. Please note, seniors are able to arrive at 12:40. Any student who would like to come in earlier are welcome and will be allowed to work in the commons. 

This year's Wildcat Wellness Day proved to be quite a success. After the academic classes finished at 11:15, students and staff selected from a myriad of  workshops - each, in their own way, having a focus on health and wellness. Participants came away with at least one strategy that can be used on a daily basis... whether it was learning how to meditate, make smoothies or juicing, create books, dance, drum, exercise, concentrate, or even which super-foods or essential oils are right for you..  all participants were challenged to take the time to think about how we can be more mindful of our health and wellness. There were  34 workshops in which to participate. Take a look at some pictures of students and staff in action along with the workshop list and presenters. It was an incredible day full of great energy and enthusiasm that was made possible because of the efforts and expertise of various community members.