Counseling Newsletter

• 10/01/2021 Pep Rally and Homecoming Football Game
• 10/02/2021 Homecoming Dance
• 10/08-10/11/2021 Fall Break
• 10/13/2021 PSATs
• 10/26/2021 End of First Marking Period

Littlestown High School will give all sophomores the opportunity to participate in the PSAT at school on 10/13/2021.

If you DO NOT wish to have your sophomore student participate, please complete the Opt-Out form found HERE in the PSAT letter that was previously sent out in September.

Juniors can opt-in to taking the PSAT using this FORM.

Littlestown senior and CCCTC masonry student, Isaac Stonesifer, participated in the 150th Anniversary of the Gilbane Building Company. Isaac was one of three students selected to take part in the ceremonial "first brick" event. Isaac was asked to set one of the first bricks for the Tech Center's new addition. Congratulations Isaac! Thank you for being a positive representation of our senior class!

JAPAN

Riko chose to be part of the AYUSA exchange program hoping to improve her English skills to one day be part of an international cooperation organization, like the United Nations. In her spare time, Riko enjoys yoga, cooking, reading books, and listening to music. She is involved with her track and field club back in Japan. Her favorite American food is pickles and she thoroughly enjoys Public Speaking and Algebra at LHS. The biggest difference in LHS and her school in Japan is that students here are able to discuss topics and assignments throughout the class period. In Japan they just listen to their teachers and write on the board. Riko is looking forward to learning the opinions and ideas of her classmates and making many new friends!

BRAZIL

Ever since she was a little girl, Maria has always dreamed of attending college in the United States. She felt the exchange program would give her the opportunity to learn and experience American traditions and see how they differ from those of Brazil. She is looking forward to Halloween and Christmas, as well as Homecoming and Prom. In Brazil, Maria's school doesn't offer many extracurriculars so she was very excited to join our volleyball team and be part of the school play. In addition to the US, Maria and her family have traveled to Mexico, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany and Switzerland. She has been learning the English language since she was 3 years old! Outside of school, Maria loves to read and get lost in the pages of a good book. She has even begun writing her own book, which she plans to make into a trilogy. She loves to sing and has become obsessed with eating french toast! She has made a fantastic connection with her host family and can't wait to find new ways to get involved with our community.

RUSSIA

Anna loves to travel. She knew this exchange opportunity would give her a great experience and allow her to learn all she can about America and meet new people. She loves LHS and our little town. She has also developed a love for donuts! Anna plays guitar and piano and loves to draw. Anna has traveled to many countries including, Greece, Poland, The UK, Germany, France, the Czech Republic and Egypt! She is looking forward to studying classes she truly enjoys and thinks the hardest thing about the English language is speaking fluently while remembering all the rules of grammar! Welcome Anna!

FRANCE

Florence wanted to study abroad because she knew it would be an incredible life-changing experience. She loves how friendly and patient people have been since she's arrived. At her home school Florence is involved with the choir and enjoys playing sports over her lunch. She goes to school in France from 8am to 6pm! In addition to the US, Florence and her family have visited Belgium, Switzerland, the UK, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands She likes to listen to music, watch movies and be outside. Florence is looking forward to experiencing all of the US school traditions that she has seen in the movies and wants to try as much as she can while she is here. She loves her 3D graphics course and photography! Florence is also involved with our Girl's Tennis team. She is so happy and grateful to be here.

Share your America, with an international exchange student. Across the U.S., families open their homes to talented and motivated high school students. Experience the joys of welcoming a new international family member int to your family. Students are 15-18 years old and come from over 60 countries around the world. Exchange students come with their own spending money, and health insurance, and attend your local high school. Host families provide students a loving atmosphere, their own bed and three meals a day.

Ayusa International is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of global leaders and world citizens. Our mission is to develop intercultural awareness and enhance global knowledge by connecting students from all over the world with American host families. Students attend local schools and share about their cultures, traditions and countries while learning about American life.

To learn more visit www.ayusa.org or contact Deb Bowers (717) 357-1097

If a student would like to meet with a representative for one or more of the colleges/universities, please click HERE.

Also, click on the college logos below to visit their website!

A healthy school is a place where students feel accepted, appreciated, acknowledged, and cared for. A place where teachers, students and staff embrace Aevidum (ah-vee-dum) and “Have each others’ backs.” In the club Aevidum, students will complete positive activities in the building to promote a healthy culture. If this interests you or sounds like something you’d like to participate in, please contact Ms. Pearce or Mrs. Group.

The Hanover YWCA and TrueNorth Wellness have teamed up to host a number of events to support our LGBTQ+ Youth Qmmunity. Please click HERE to view the flyer for the list of upcoming events.

On Friday, September 17, 2021, our FFA hosted their annual Sweet Corn Day. All students and staff were able to receive a free ear of sweet corn during lunch. The sweet corn was raised on school property and harvested by FFA members. Our kindergarten classes assisted with the husking of the corn. Thank you to Mrs. Erin Hahn for providing this picture of her class and our FFA! Great job to everyone!

SAVE THE DATE!

Our talented cast of the 2021 Fall Play will present "Clue" on December 9th and 10th at 7:30pm and December 11th at 2pm and 7:30pm.

Doug Hartlaub (Last Names A-G)

Heather Poole (Last Names H-O)

Amanda Group (Last Names P-Z)

Email: mummertc@lasd.k12.pa.us
Website: lasd.k12.pa.us
Location: 200 East Myrtle Street, Littlestown, PA, USA
Phone: (717) 359-4146

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