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LOL Sustainability Committee: Skip the Straw!

2/28/2021

 

Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards 2021

2/28/2021

 
Four Lyme-Old Lyme High School students were recognized at this year’s Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards. Senior Connie Pan deserves special recognition for receiving the Best in Portfolio Award as well as Gold Keys in both Drawing and Portfolio. Connie also earned one of two cash scholarships from Connecticut Woman Artists as well as a Scholarship offer from the University of Harford Art School. Senior Olivia Bartlett also earned Gold Keys in both Portfolio and Mixed Media, a Silver Key in Mixed Media and a University of Hartford Scholarship offer. Senior Aidan Powers earned both Gold Key and Honorable Mention in Digital Media, while Senior Marina Melluzzo took a Silver Key in Ceramics and Glass. 
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           Congratulations to all who participated! And a special
  CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD RECIPIENTS!
Jurying was very competitive, with only 8 portfolios earning Gold Key statewide. All Gold Key works, including portfolios, go on to be juried at the national level.  This year’s show is virtual, and can be viewed at available on-line - select the image below to go to the virtual exhibit.
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LOLHS Student Selected for National Center for Women and Information  Technology Award!

2/28/2021

 
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Congratulations to Hayden Saunders who, for the second year in a row, was selected as a Connecticut Honorable Mention recipient of the 2021 National Center for Women & Information Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing.  

​Hayden is recognized for her computing-related aspirations and for demonstrating outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology and computing.  
                           Well done Hayden! 

Spanish NHS Bulletin Board Update:

2/28/2021

 
Environmental Issues in Spain
by Abby Sicuranza, Hannah Britt, Ellie Wells, Fiona Hufford, Abby Speckhals, Melanie Warren, and Elise DeBernardo
 
For our Spanish Honor Society bulletin board, we chose to spread awareness about Spain's environmental issues. These issues make for unhealthy lifestyles in many regions of Spain and other parts of the world. We highlighted pollution, climate change, deforestation, and solutions that people of all ages can participate in. For example, adults can join support groups that focus on improving the environment in Spain, while students and children can make better day-to-day decisions such as choosing to recycle and trying not to be wasteful with food and water. We think that it's very important to have global awareness and realize that your choices do matter. Go check out our bulletin board for more information!
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LOLHS Ski Club Sponsored Coat Drive!

2/20/2021

 
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​Spanish NHS Bulletin Board Update

2/20/2021

 
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Theme: Spanish culture outside of Latin America
by: Will Larson
 
For our Spanish Honors Society bulletin board, we chose the subject of Spanish culture outside of Latin America. We included a variety of countries such as the Philippines, Morocco, Equatorial Guinea, Guam, and Belgium, all former Spanish imperial holdings. In each country, the Spanish cultural influences can be seen in aspects such as food, music, religion, and traditions. We were also able to explore how the Spanish language intermixed with native tongues to create Spanish creole languages we know today. We had a lot of fun making the bulletin board and hope you can take a look at it right outside of Mr. Vazquez's room!

Thank You, PAB!

2/14/2021

 
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​On Wednesday morning, the Parent Advisory Board surprised us all with a wonderful treat! Every single person who works in our building was presented with a bag full of goodies including a beautiful, artful cookie from josephine's bakery (each item individually wrapped, of course, to comply with our Covid restrictions.) Each bag included a heartfelt Thank You  with a number on the back and while students were enjoying some game-fun in Advisory, five numbers were drawn and winners of the additional raffle prizes were announced. What a wonderful way to brighten up our day and celebrate 100 days of in-person learning.

Thank You for your continued support and for ​making us feel so special!
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Professional Development: SEL for Teachers

2/13/2021

 
During the half day PD on Friday, teachers  had an opportunity to ​WIN! (What I Need). Along with individual work time, there were opportunities to participate in  the Zen and Now Mindfulness and Movement workshop, and/or the opportunity to connect with colleagues in a team-building activity. With this activity, teachers were put into teams to conquer, as a team, four different activities like - building a birdhouse, drawing a 3-D image, or playing and singing a song, to name a few. Not only did this bring us together with our colleagues, something that is much needed in this time of disconnectedness, as well as provide some great laughs, community spirit, a mental break, build our social emotional learning competencies and createssome fantastic WINners! Take a look:

National Merit Scholarship Finalist: Connie Pan

2/13/2021

 
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The National Merit Scholarship Program was founded to identify and honor scholastically talented American youth and to encourage them to develop their abilities to the fullest. Their mission is to promote scholastic excellence and recognize students who exemplify this goal. This is a very rigorous competition. Scholarship winners are chosen based on their abilities, skills, extracurricular accomplishments, and potential for success in college and beyond.

Lyme Old Lyme High School is proud and honored to recognize and congratulate Connie Pan for her achievement of reaching  the finalist level of this scholarship program. She is among the top 1% (roughly 15000 students ) in our nation who have achieved this goal.

                  WELL DONE CONNIE!


A Visit from Project Paws

2/13/2021

 
Beginning with second semester, we have had the pleasure of welcoming our Pet Partners from Project Paws. On Friday, Ezra and Penny joined us and visited the Life Skills class along with some other students. Take a look!

Amnesty International Club Update:

2/13/2021

 
​Amnesty International spent two days researching various aspects of Police Violence around the world. We wrote passages, found case studies and shared images to spread awareness of this topic. Please stop by the bulletin board in the commons to inform yourself about what Police Violence is, as well as solutions for this topic.

March 6+7 ... UNPLUG!

2/13/2021

 
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AP Bio Students Take an SEL Break

2/13/2021

 
AP Biology took 15 minutes of class for a little “dragon” genetics SEL (Social Emotional Learning). Students used dragon traits to create a composite drawing of their mythical creatures. Take a look at them in action!

LOLHS Student Testifies for Senate Bill # 326

2/13/2021

 
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On February 8, Phoebe Lampos testified via Zoom before the Public Health Committee at the Capitol in support of Senate Bill # 326, (An Act Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vapor Products).
To view Phoebe's testimony (which she wrote independently) along with her 'on the spot' responses, see video below.

     WELL DONE PHEOBE!

Investment Students Learn about Asian Stock Market

2/13/2021

 
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​Mr. Wang spoke to Mrs. Traver's Investment classes about the Asian Stock Markets emphasizing the Chinese markets. His presentation included the differences between the markets, a discussion about the Chinese economy, and culture. One difference between  the markets is that red means the stock is going up on the Chinese stock market and green means the stock is going down. Just the opposite of the US stock markets. Mr. Wang will be back in March to complete his very interesting presentation.

Trex Challenge Update - February 2021

2/13/2021

 
The Sustainability Committee is excited to announce that over 2000 pounds of plastic film has been collected by Region 18 in the Trex Challenge! Thank you to all that have participated! The challenge doesn’t officially end until April 15, so please continue to send in film with your students. We hope you have grown more aware of just how much plastic is out there in the world and part of our everyday lives. 
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If it stretches, even a little, it’s good for trex. If it doesn’t stretch, or makes a crinkly sound or can be torn like paper, please leave it out of the trex collection. #2 and #4 plastic films are always accepted. Some examples of items that are NOT acceptable include:
  • Hard plastic (produce containers)
  • Compostable/biodegradable film (because these may not contain any plastic)
  • Film that has any amount of food residue (deli bags are commonly sent in with food particles)
  • Candy/ice cream/granola bar bags or wrappers
  • Cellophane-type film (think floral arrangements or holiday gift bags that make a crinkly/crunchy sound)
  • Prewashed salad mix bags
  • Frozen food bags (frozen berry or seafood bags)
  • Six-pack rings
  • Pet/bird/livestock feed bags are typically (unless they are clearly marked with a 2 or 4 recycle symbol)

When sending in your film from home, please remember, it must be COMPLETELY clean, COMPLETELY dry, COMPLETELY empty and COMPLETELY free from food residue. Please remove air from pillow pack bubble wrap. When in doubt, throw it out; or you can email Taylor.karencharlotte@gmail.com.

Thanks for your continued participation in the Region 18 Trex Challenge and helping keep our planet clean!

Wednesday's Advisory: Have some FUN!

2/13/2021

 
This week's advisory lesson plan across all classes was to build community,  relationships and  have some much needed fun! Each homeroom selected some sort of fun activity or played a game like Jenga, Apples to Apples, Scattegories, or Catch Phrase to help connect us and take a moment for some much needed comic relief.  Take a look at ​Mr. D ’Aquila's freshman homeroom take a break and enjoy some fun and bonding.  Pictured is headspace, and “pair up”.  A fun Wednesday morning!

February Rotary Student of the Month: World Languages

2/13/2021

 
Congratulations to  Quinn Kegley for being selected by the World Language Department as the February Rotary Student of the Month.  Quinn was selected because they embody all the qualities of a fully engaged language learner. Quinn is passionate about languages and excels in advanced courses in both Latin and French. They consistently search for a deeper understanding of language and look for ways to apply that understanding. They independently study languages not offered in school and have volunteered to share their knowledge by teaching peers. 

         Nice work Quinn!
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LOL Food Share Garden Initiative:

2/13/2021

 

Happy Birthday Phoebe!

2/13/2021

 
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New London Hospitality Drive - EXTENDED!

2/13/2021

 
The Community Service Club's project to support the New London Hospitality Center has been extended through the first week of March. The bags in the commons will remain hoping to collect more items upon return from our break.  This drive began on Monday February 1 but with our snow days and delays, donations have been slim. The slides below explain what items the New London Hospitality Center is looking for and maybe over vacation you will be able to pick some up!

​Spanish NHS: January's Guest speaker

2/9/2021

 
This past month, Mrs. Tamariz, a friend of the Welsh’s, presented to the Spanish National Honor Society last month. Mrs. Tamariz informed the students about how and where she traveled, as well as how she used Spanish. Mrs Tamariz was born in Mexico and grew up speaking Spanish and English. Mrs Tamariz started working in the coast guard, but now she works in global health and travels around the world helping developing countries with their health infrastructures/public health outbreaks. Currently she is based working out of Africa.

Revised School Calendar:

2/7/2021

 
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ASVAB Testing - March 2

2/7/2021

 
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    Important Dates:

    March:
    27: End of Qrt 3
    28: Safe Grad Restaurant Night @ The Shack (EL) 4-8pm
    29: SAT Exams 
    30: Lip Sync @ 6:30
    31: Pep Rally 

    April:

    4: Choral Concert 7pm
    4: LOLPrevention Coalition on zoom @7
    5: NHS Induction Ceremony @9am
    5: Booster Mtg @6:30
    6: French/Humanities Trip Depart
    7: NO SCHOOL
    10 - 14: HOMEWORK FREE Spring Break
    17: LYSB Narcan Training for LOLHS Students @ 2:20
    19: Safe Grad Mtg @ 5:30
    20: Opening Reception LYSB Youth Art Show @ 4

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