Lyman Memorial High School

Hello Everyone! The holiday season is in full swing at Lyman! From window decorating, holiday food drives, wreath and plant making the feeling of the holidays is all around. The anticipation of winter break is building in the Lyman Community. Winter sports have started and we are excited to have them all back this year. As we move into Winter Break we hope for everyone this holiday season you get to enjoy some time with your families and take some much needed time to relax!

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything or have any questions!

Mr. Apicelli (james.apicelli@lebanonct.org) and Ms. McCarthy (samantha.mccarthy@lebanonct.org).

Below is a peek at some holiday fun at Lyman!

Organized by Mrs. McCluskey and Mrs. Goodrich with the help of Lyman Students; Larhamie McKusick, Lukin Scavetta, Avery Volle and Isabella Ross during their study halls.

Students in ASTE classes fulfilling the holiday plant and wreath orders for the holiday season.

Help make someone’s

HOLIDAYS HAPPIER!

From December 13 - 21, LYMAN’s PAWS classes will be collecting donations for those in need.

Each floor will compete to see who can donate the most!

Can you help out?

The following is adapted from the “Wish List” from the Covenant Soup Kitchen:

- Tomato sauce, pasta/marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes.

- Single serve items like: soups, fruit cups, cereals, trail mix, granola bars, etc.

- Baked beans

- Hearty soups, stews, chilis

- Boxed/shelf stable milk & milk alternatives

- Canned and dried fruit

- No added sodium/low sodium, no added sugar/low sugar, and low fat/saturated fat food items of all kinds - healthier options are greatly appreciated by our guests with chronic health conditions.

- Single serve drinks of any kind: water, juice boxes/pouches, coffee drinks, etc. for to go meals

- Personal care items (shampoo, toothpaste, soap, laundry detergent, deodorant, tampons, pads)

- Canned meats, pasta meals, proteins

- Baby wipes and diapers for children, sizes 5, 6 and 7 in greatest demand.

- Dog food, cat food, cat litter so the furry friends in our families can stay healthy during difficult times too!

- ANY nonperishable food item

- Socks, gloves, hats, and scarves

Trivia Night at Lyman

Friday, December 17 at 5:00pm

Winter Break:

December 23 (half day) - January 1

- PSAT Score Results:

Students will receive an email notification from the Collegeboard when their scores are available to view online. This email will also include information on creating a Collegeboard account. Students must register for an account on Collegeboard.org to access their digital score report. This Collegeboard account will be used throughout high school to access and report future PSAT, SAT and AP scores as well. High school officials do not have access to a student’s username and password for Collegeboard.org so please keep this info for future reference.

How to create a collegeboard account:

• Go to Collegeboard.org

• Click on “Sign up”

• Click on “I am a student”

• Provide demographic information and create a username and password

The following video provides insights to help students and parents understand the score report:

https://youtu.be/ie6WBDzjtGA

Students can begin preparing for the SAT exam by linking their Collegeboard account to Khan Academy’s free SAT prep at SatPractice.org. This will import a student’s PSAT scores into Khan Academy, which provides a free personalized SAT study plan to focus on areas in need of improvement. Students typically take the SAT for the first time in the spring of their junior year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to a school counselor for more information.

- The guidance department will be hosting a virtual College Night for parents on February 15th. This is a good opportunity for parents to learn more about the college application process and to speak with representatives from Eastern, UCONN, Mitchell College, Three Rivers Community College and Middlesex Community College. While this event is geared towards the parents of juniors, all are welcome to attend. More information, including the zoom link will be available in the coming weeks. Please reach out to your student's counselor with any questions.

- Seniors should continue to meet with their counselor to complete college admissions applications throughout the winter.

- Juniors will be discussing the college admissions process with counselors in their English classes in February.

- Superintendent Gonzalez Facebook Page

. A page hosted by Superintendent Gonzalez to help inform and celebrate all of the things happening in the Lebanon Public Schools District

- Parent Portal:

. System for tracking students grades and attendance 24/7.

. If you have any questions regarding parent portal contact Mrs. Michele at

Kristy.Michele@lebanonct.org

- Athletics Calendar

. Google Calendar with athletic competitions dates, times and locations along with the opponents.

- Master Calendar:

. Google Calendar to show even/odd day schedule along with upcoming school events.

- LMHS Facebook:

. Official Lyman Memorial High School Facebook Page.

- Lyman 100th Anniversary Facebook Page

. Keep up with the latest news on the upcoming 100th graduating class