 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST, CREW AND MUSICIANS OF THIS YEARS' MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF 'HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING'. This past weekend, I hope you were able to enjoy the fabulous talents of our students. Under the direction of Brian Cheney, these students performed a "fresh, new take on a classic musical comedy." Between the props, singing, dancing, comedic delivery and the music... it was a professional, hilarious, entertaining performance. To top it of, listening to our own Mr. Rayder's voice reading the text made it extra special. It was a wonderful performance by all. EXCELLENT WORK WILDCATS! LOLHS Students Recognized for Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents Award!2/9/2020
CONGRATULATIONS TO ELIZABETH CRAVINHO AND TREVOR WELLS FOR BEING SELECTED AS THIS YEARS' CAPSS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Elizabeth and Trevor were recognized at this week's Board of Education Meeting. Mr. Wygonik presented them with their awards after explaining what makes these two students exceptional candidates for these awards. "Elizabeth is energetic and determined. When you give her a task, consider it done. This energy level comes in handy when you consider all that she juggles: Concert Band President, Spanish Honor Society Vice President, the National Honor Society, Student Advisory Council and Student Leaders, all while taking a challenging academic schedule. Her altruistic nature motivates her to volunteer at Christ the King Church, Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library and Special Olympics. This genuine young woman is as good as they come. She has an unprecedented work ethic, strong beliefs and a sense of purpose to make things happen. She is highly respected by her classmates and teachers. Elizabeth embodies the values and character of our school and is most deserving of this honor." "Trevor Wells is a leader and role model at Lyme-Old Lyme High School known for his determined work ethic, leadership, and boundless energy. A National Honor Society member and President of the senior class, Trevor takes on the most rigorous courses. He is motivated by a strong curiosity and thirst for knowledge, which is evidenced by his enrollment in three different language courses, Latin, Spanish and Mandarin. He is also a two-sport athlete who serves as the captain of both the cross-country and track teams. Trevor has been instrumental in the success of so many clubs and activities and has truly made a mark within the Lyme-Old Lyme High School community. His impact has been broad and extensive, and his leadership and unstoppable energy have benefited so many. " WAY TO GO WILDCATS!  Congratulations to Hayden Saunders who was selected as a recipient of an Honorable Mention for the 2020 National Center for Women & Information Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing.
Hayden is recognized for her computing-related ambitions and for demonstrating outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology and computing. Well done Hayden! Get your permission slip in the career office! Deadline to Sign Up 3/3/2020   Just a reminder, on Monday February 3, our 'new and improved' way a parent/guardian will communicate attendance to our office
Here are the various ways that parents can report absences and receive confirmations. Option #1: use this toll-free phone number, which is unique to LOLHS 1-833-844-5698 (toll-free) Option #2: use the web app (which is the easiest and quickest way). It is accessible from this url: go.schoolmessenger.com Option #3: download and use the SchoolMessenger Mobile, available for either Apple iPhone or Google Android. SchoolMessenger app (Apple and Google Play Stores) If you have questions, please contact the following people:
Additionally, we have posted Attendance Reporting Information on our District 18 website in three (3) locations: LOLHS Our School Page (clicking on Attendance Matters) LOLHS Student Life page (Attendance Reporting link) Parents link - Resources- (Attendance Reporting link): National Honor Society Guest Speaker: Conner Wyman Conner Wyman presented to the Spanish Honor Society about his trip over the summer to Cali, Colombia. While in Colombia, Conner participated in a weeklong conference analyzing the successes/failures of the recent peace agreement between the The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the Colombian Government that ended a decades long civil war. The presentation focused on the lasting effects of this war, the outcomes of the conference, and what life is like in Colombia. National Honor Society Guest Speaker: Anna Williams I presented about my study abroad in Alicante, Spain with the CIEE program. I stayed with a host family who lived close to the beach for four weeks in the city. I learned about the Spanish culture through activities – such as museums, dancing lessons, and cooking classes – which helped me become more aware of the Spanish language. We did weekend trips to the mountains and Madrid, which helped cultivate our understanding of the Spanish way of life and how it differed from typical American culture. Overall, I had an amazing experience and highly recommend CIEE - which has programs in France, China, Germany, Mexico, the Netherland, and dozens of more locations. Anna Williams
OLD LYME, Conn. (WTNH) — Students at Old Lyme Middle School compete in an after school program designed to increase their passion with STEM.
STEM is the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For about 13 years, Mrs. Glorioso, a science teacher at Old Lyme Middle School, has led the school’s science Olympiad program. The program focuses on all sorts of STEM activities. “Chaos and learning, that’s what we do everyday,” Glorioso says of her program. Over the years, the after-school program has expanded and includes students from 6-12th grade. Each year, the students in the program compete in 23 events separated into different categories, often helped by previous students who returned to the program as mentors. In an engineering event, for example, the students build their own rockets to launch a ping pong parachute. “I love seeing them work hard enough to prove [to] themselves how amazing they are. That’s why I do it,” explained Glorioso.
Continuing the effort to support member schools in facing sportsmanship challenges, CIAC has produced a second PSA directed towards inappropriate behavior by adult fans. As with the fall PSA, the message comes directly from student-athletes, in this case 17 different athletes representing eight teams (one from each CIAC-sponsored winter sport). Take a look... you will see LOLHS' athlete, Maria Denya!
Way to go Maria!  Congratulations to Bella Flagge and Katie Zbierski! They are the recipients of the Michael's Cup Award for the 2020 season! This award is given to two individuals who embody the mission of Unified Sports and demonstrate positive sportsmanship, encouragement, and participation in all events. Bella and Katie will attend a dinner with nearly 200 athletes, partners, and their families at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT on April 27th.
Well done Bella and Katie! LOLHS and Saint Thomas Moore joined this past week for a Ping Pong Tournament. Seven students from STMHS, their coach, and a photographer joined LOLHS for 1.5 hours. Congratulations to the winner: Kian Kardestuncer! 
The Lyme-Old Lyme-East Lyme robotics team, the Technoticks, have started their build season strong in 2020. This year’s game is called Infinite Recharge and is a collaboration with Disney based on the Star Wars series. In this game, alliances struggle to defend FIRSTCity from an asteroid storm. Alliances, with their robots (droids) collect and score Power Cells to charge their shield generator in order to protect themselves from the oncoming danger. After scoring specific amounts of Power Cells, the droids are able to move on to spinning the Control Panel, an important step in getting the Shield Generator to be functional. Droids then attempt to go to their Rendezvous Point, with the goal of balancing the switch to restore peace to the city. The first competition is in Waterbury on March 7th.
The Technoticks are currently working on designing prototypes in various subcommittees based on different tasks which need to be accomplished. Soon, the team will gather together to create the final robot with all of the components working cohesively to create the best robot for the mission. Stay updated by checking the team website at http://236technoticks.com/, or follow us on Instagram! The game video can be found on FIRST website on the homepage of the Technoticks website. Good luck Team 236!  CAREER PRESENTATION
**Public Health options for your future** FEBRUARY 6th, B Day, Period 7 Library Media Center Passes available in the career center & Counseling Office  February 5 @ 6:30 p.m. 2020-2021 Budget Forum On Saturday morning an email was sent home to all parents and guardians explaining the 'new and improved' way a parent/guardian will communicate attendance to our office (beginning on Monday February 3.) Below find the letter for your review as well as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please take some time to review these documents and set up your account with School Messenger this week. Additionally, we have posted Attendance Reporting Information on our District 18 website in three (3) locations: LOLHS Our School Page (clicking on Attendance Matters) LOLHS Student Life page (Attendance Reporting link) Parents link - Resources- (Attendance Reporting link): Here are the various ways that parents can report absences and receive confirmations. Option #1: use this toll-free phone number, which is unique to LOLHS 1-833-844-5698 (toll-free) Option #2: use the web app (which is the easiest and quickest way). It is accessible from this url: go.schoolmessenger.com Option #3: download and use the SchoolMessenger Mobile, available for either Apple iPhone or Google Android. SchoolMessenger app (Apple and Google Play Stores) If you have questions, please contact the following people:
Senior Privileges Late Arrival / Early Dismissal will begin on February 3rd  Please be aware that SENIOR PRIVILEGES (signing in late or leaving early if a senior has a study hall periods 1,3,6 or 8) will not be in affect the first week of the semester due to add / drop and schedule changes. Students are to report to their assigned study hall and sign-in with a teacher.
Get your tickets for this year's Old Lyme Players Production of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING! Show times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday @ 7 with a matinee on Saturday @ 2. For tickets access this link: Tickets: How to Succeed 
CAREER PRESENTATION **Public Health options for your future** FEBRUARY 6th, B Day, Period 7 Library Media Center Passes available in the career center & Counseling Office
Have a job? GET CREDIT! Applications available in the Career Office. DEADLINE: February 6!!!  This past week of midterm exams, students were able to de-stress a little with various activities. Therapy dogs came to provide students some comfort during the exam break and study with a buddy sessions. The Environmental Club offered some mental relaxation with a "green activity" of painting baby clay pots and then planting a plant the next day. Students were able to pull out the ping pong tables for some friendly competition too. MAKE-UPS: For students who were not able to take exams during the designated time -and whose parent/guardian reported the absence to the main office - MAKE-UPS have been scheduled for MONDAY, JANUARY 27 in the library. There will be 3 exam blocks available for students needing to make up more than one midterm. Your student's teacher will have communicated to your student, copying the parent /guardian. Students who are making up an exam are to report to the library at 7:40 on Monday morning. Semester 2, here we come! Just a friendly reminder... Please be sure to read through carefully. Additionally, please be aware that there will be no cafeteria service during exam week - All students should be prepared with their own snacks and beverages. Student Leaders are sponsoring the annual Study with a Buddy and... the Environmental Club is inviting anyone who would like to de-stress during the Study with a Buddy Sessions to join them in a planting activity See the hours below. Come enjoy some snacks and study help. Also, we will be offering additional De-stress support by having Therapy Dogs on hand during these session. January 22 @ 6:30 p.m. - Central Office Budget Proposals for 2020-2021 February 5 @ 6:30 p.m. - 2020-2021 Budget Forum |
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