Lyman Memorial High School

Hello, Lyman Bulldogs & our Lyman Families!

Quarter 3 is over and progress reports have been mailed. This means that there are less than 50 days remaining to the academic school year! We can not believe how fast the year has flown by. Spring is a busy time of year at Lyman. Look for information regarding upcoming events and special celebrations as we wrap up the year. Students and staff will be on April Break from Monday, April 8th through Friday, April 12th. The school will post when the office will be open during the break. We hope that you have a relaxing vacation and enjoy spending time with friends and family.

April 17th is the PSAT for Freshmen. Details will be sent out soon.

Remember, Mr. Apicelli and I have open doors. Please call, email or come in for a conversation.

Be well,

Mr. Apicelli and Mrs. Mike

Lyman would like to celebrate our Better Bulldogs for the month of March! These students were chosen by staff members and have earned the honor of "Better Bulldog!" Congratulations goes to: Gideon Caplet, Hailey Litwin, Nora Rodgers, Luke Spellman, and Emma Melia.

The Lyman Model UN met on Tuesday, March 12th to hold a mini-conference addressing the current crisis in the Eastern Congo. Students represented several Security Council and central African nations in discussions about the conflict and proposed resolutions to address the ongoing violence in that region. Members of the Lyman Debate Club joined in on the conference and assisted with filling out the speakers list and presenting negotiated solutions.

As we approach the end of cold & flu season, allergy season is already here! Stock up on your preferred over the counter antihistamine and prepare your children to start taking them sooner rather than later, especially those participating in spring sports! As I hope everyone has heard, the covid policy has officially been lifted at the recommendation of the CDC. Documentation they've provided with updated guidance on all respiratory viruses and general questions and answers are attached below. Another REMINDER that the state of Connecticut requires all students in the 10th grade to show proof of a health assessment completed anytime between January 2023 and June 2024. The student will not be allowed to return to school until the health office has documentation of a completed physical within that time frame. If you are concerned with your student's compliance, please feel free to call me at 860-642-7673 or email at madison.doucettte@lebanonct.org. Thank you! I hope everyone has a safe, healthy & restful spring break.

Students recently selected courses for next year through Powerschool. The Class Registration portal was open until March 7th. If a student did not complete course requests or has questions/concerns he/she should see their counselor to make any changes. Please keep future career interests in mind when picking electives. It is a good opportunity to learn more about areas of interest. It is important to note that these selections are not the student's actual schedule for next year, but rather a list of prefered classes. Course selections will be mailed home once completed.

- A representative from the air force will be at Lyman on March 27th during PAWS. Interested students should stop by guidance to get a pass.

- Three Rivers CC will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, 3/20 at 5pm. This will be a great opportunity for current seniors interested in attending Three Rivers CC in the fall to speak with admissions counselors and financial aid reps.

- The 3rd Annual Manufacturing, Engineering, & Technology Summer Internship and Career Fair at Quinnipiac University in Hamden will take place on April 11 from 3 to 6pm. Over 100 Connecticut manufacturers eager to connect with rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in both 2- and 4-year college programs. For more info, students should please see their counselor.

- Counselors visited junior English classes the week of March 18th to discuss the college application process. Rising seniors should enter next school year with a list of about 5-6 colleges to which they would like to apply. The Junior Year College Planning Guide that was emailed to students is attached below. Please review it with your college bound child and reach out to their counselor with any questions.

The purpose of the society is to recognize outstanding achievement and commitment of high school students in the study of the Spanish language and to promote a continuing interest in Hispanic studies and culture. Induction to the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is based on the criteria of scholarship, character, service, and enthusiasm for Spanish.

The following students will be inducted into the society this March:

Ethan Benoit

Jordan Franklin

Hannah Gonzalez

Juliana Haynes

James Hiltz

Jenny Lopez

Avery Volle

Becca Ziegler

Jonathan Trumbull Library – Lebanon's Library on the Green D&D Campaign - Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Ages 12-18 must come prepared with a completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play.

New or younger players invited to join D&D: Side Quest - Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Warhammer 40k - March 15 & 29 at 4:00 pm Bring miniatures, rulebooks, friends. Ages 12-18.

Magic: The Gathering - Fridays, March 22 at 4:00 pm Bring your own Magic cards or use some of ours. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org

The Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids Project is a series of 20 free videos that feature more than 150 caregivers, kids, and experts talking about some of the most pressing, confusing, and challenging questions that parents face. Video Resources for Parents - Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids

Relating to Your Teen: Rejection, Current Events, and Everything in Between Relating to Your Teen: Rejection, Current Events, and Everything in Between Parenting expert Dr. Ken Ginsburg , MD joins host Amy Alamar, EdD Whether you're currently raising a teen or preparing for those years ahead, don't miss this insightful discussion brimming with wisdom for strengthening family bonds. Relating to Your Teen Podcast

The Power of Mindful Parenting to Transform Family Stress - 3.18.24 at 12pm Join us to hear about the most recent findings on the positive effects of mindfulness on our well-being, especially on stress physiology. You will also gain mindfulness techniques you can use in everyday parenting.

Ms. Kiselica and Mr. Doyle took a group of 28 students to the Personal Finance Day (i.e. Money Madness) on March 12, 2024 sponsored by Chelsea Groton Credit Union. It was a successful learning and fun day for the students. It included giveaways, prizes, food and other area high schools. Mr. Doyle has taken a group of students there at least 5 previously times too!

It is a pleasure to congratulate Gideon Caplet and Loretta Svedarsky on their selection as the Lyman Memorial High School Outstanding Arts Students! This award is presented annually by the Connecticut Association of Schools to 2 graduating seniors who excel in the performing arts field and the visual arts field. Outstanding ability in the performing and/or visual arts, scholarship and leadership are of primary importance in making this selection. It is a unique and special honor and one that Gideon and Loretta well deserves. The award recipients will be recognized at a special dinner at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 5:00p.m.

Spring Sports: After a successful winter season, the spring season is upon us and with it, an opportunity for our students to participate in a number of athletic programs. This season, our student-athletes will have the opportunity to participate in Baseball and Softball, Boys and Girls Tennis and Boys and Girls Outdoor Track and Field. Each of these sports provides a unique blend of teamwork, skill, and perseverance, promising not only thrilling competitions but also invaluable life lessons along the way.

We encourage our students to take full advantage of these opportunities, whether they're seasoned athletes or looking to try something new. Participation in sports fosters a sense of community, builds resilience, and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Our dedicated coaches are ready to guide and inspire our athletes towards achieving their personal and team goals.

Competition schedules are located online by accessing the CIAC website at www.casciac.org. Click on the CIAC icon and navigate the new CIAC site for individual schools and individual sports. Coaches should be having parent/student-athlete meetings to introduce you to their sport and we'll be competing shortly with opening day scheduled for March 30th.

Scholar Athlete Award: Congratulations to Loretta Svedarsky (soccer/softball) and Ryan Spellman (Cross Country/Outdoor Track and Field) who have been named Lyman Memorial's CIAC Scholar-Athletes for the 2023-2024 school year. Each year every high school in Connecticut names one male and one female scholar-athlete. These individuals achieve at high levels in the classroom and participate at high levels in athletics. Qualifying criteria includes the following:

1. Must be graduating senior

2. Possess a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.5 or its equivalent on a scale of 1-4 or its equivalent

3. Participate in a CIAC-sponsored varsity sport in Connecticut for a minimum of two years

4. Exhibit outstanding school and community service

5. Possess high levels of integrity, self-discipline and courage with personal standards which serve as a model to others

6. One male and one female selected

7. High school must be a CAS-CIAC member school

Both Loretta and Ryan will be honored at the CAS-CIAC Scholar-Athlete Banquet at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington on Sunday, May 5th at 4:30pm.

All the winter sports banquets are wrapping up and next Tuesday. Mr. Fabry will be taking senior leaders from all the spring sports teams to a leadership seminar at NFA. These seniors have been identified by their coaches as being strong potential leaders for the upcoming season and will be listening to guest speakers and be involved in a number of sport-specific workshops with other student-athletes from across the Eastern CT Conference.