Week 1: SUCCESS!

Week One was a great success! We began each day with an Advisory period beginning with a Welcome Address from Mr. Wygonik with a comprehensive review of what our New Normal looks like followed by days with virtual class meetings and a Welcome Advisory.  You could feel the energy in the building and excitement of being back in school. Students have been really wonderful and understanding the need to stay vigilant  in order to stay in school. Keeping masks on, following the one-way hallways, sitting forward during lunches, and distancing themselves are all part of this new normal. While we did really well during our first week, we must keep this up and not let our guard down.

A few important reminders:

Student Attire: These first few days of school, I have had several conversations with some students regarding proper attire.  LOLHS dress code guidelines, which can be referred to in the Parent/ Student Handbook under 'Student Attire', seem to have been forgotten - understandably as we have been out of school for the past 7 months.  I know that after having the freedom of summer and our Covid closure come to a screeching halt, it can sometimes be confusing as to what is considered appropriate dress for the classrooms and the halls of LOLHS.  

We take great pride in the appearance of our students and believe that student dress reflects upon the quality of our school.  In order to help create a positive and professional learning environment we ask the following:

• Clothing must NOT be inappropriately revealing, oversized, or immodestly undersized (e.g. halter-tops, off the shoulder or low-cut tops, spaghetti straps, bare midriffs, short shorts and extremely short skirts – recommended fingertip length) and ... must conceal undergarments at all times. 
• Masks: Our mask guidance is based on the CDC face covering guidelines but is more stringent in that all masks must cover the nose, mouth, and chin area. Bandannas, gators, balaclavas, buffs, masks with one-way valves or vents, or any other face covering that does not meet the administration’s determination of appropriateness are prohibited. Students or staff who arrive without the proper mask will be provided one for use that day and will be expected to return the following school day with an approved mask.

I am hoping that together we can help guide our students in their wardrobe choices (and masks). Thank you in advance for your awareness and support  as we confront the never ending challenge of balancing  teen fashion and the professional, academic environment at Lyme-Old Lyme High School

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Clubs & Activities will commence the week of September 14. The Advisors and I are meeting this week to coordinate and adjust meeting times and locations in order to accommodate our new normal. A new schedule and important information will be updated on the Get Involved Website found here , the link at the top of this blog labeled "GET INVOLVED" , as well as on our Region 18 - LOLHS - Student Life - Club and Activities Tab. Meeting times and locations will be posted on the Canvas Events Calendar as well. Please be sure to check out website for updated meeting information and/or Advisor contact informtion.

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Student Release Privilege: If your student has period 1, 5, 4 and/or 8, they are able to arrive late or get dismissed early. If this is something you would like to register for, please be sure to access the Family ID link HERE to complete the registration. This begins Tuesday September 8.

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