It is hard to imagine that the holidays are over! Here at Lyman we have said goodbye to 2023 and semester 1. We are embarking on a new semester which means that we are half-way through the 2023-24 academic school year! Time is moving incredibly fast.

Attendance Notes: As we start a new semester our policy regarding tardies is refreshed. What does this mean? All spreadsheets are cleared and we start from zero. Each student that is late to school four times will receive an after-school detention. Once the detention is served the counter starts again. Please have a conversation with your child if they are frequently tardy. It matters! One of our District goals is to decrease chronic absenteeism and maximize the time that students are receiving instruction. Thank you for being our partner in your child's education.

Our doors are always open. Don't be shy. We check our emails throughout the day. Feel free to leave a phone message or call to schedule an appointment. Your input matters.

Sincerely,

Mr. Apicelli and Mrs. Mike

Please join us on February 22nd at 6:30 a.m. for an evening to discuss Internet safety. Dr. Scott Driscoll will be presenting.

It's Winter Spirit Week & CLASS WARS:

Participate to help your class earn points & win!

Monday: Western or Hawaiian

Tuesday: Holiday Day

Wednesday: White Tee with a White Lie

Thursday: Dress like a Favorite Character

Friday: Class Colors:

Seniors (Blue), Juniors (Red),

Sophomores (Green), Freshmen (Pink)

Remember to always be school appropriate!

Keep it classy, Lyman!

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First, let me thank all those that completed the survey that I sent out in December. I thoroughly enjoyed reading through the success stories and finding out what Lyman almni are doing. It warmed my heart reading the updates.

A few of the jobs that our alumni are doing:

CNA Apple rehab

Senior Mechanical Engineer at Smith+Nephew

United States Department of Agriculture- Farm Service Agency

Licensed professional counselor. Private practice-Colchester

Registered Dietitian - Glastonbury, CT

Multi Engine Flight Instructor, Groton CT

Chef for Uconn Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Critical Care Nurse Educator - Hartford Hospital

Special Education Teacher, Lebanon

Opera Singer; everywhere!

Registered Nurse, St. Francis in Hartford

Team leader at burger King, in training to be store leader

Practice Manager of Operations at Reservoir Commons Dental in Mansfield

Active duty military in Port Arthur, TX

Boothbay Animal Hospital Customer Service Representative in Boothbay, Maine

Registered Nurse, Hartford Healthcare Occupational Health, Heartford Healthcare at Home visting Nurse

Professional Photographer, Live in Columbia CT, but service the whole state.

Preschool teacher Lebanon

Intervention Specialist at Community Partners in Action in Manchester

Manufacturing Engineer in Cologne (Germany)

Vice President, Sales Executive. Norwalk CT

ASL/English Interpreter/Project Coordinator for a Federal Grant. At Northeasatern University in Boston MA

I am a LMSW working and living in NYC. I work on a multidisciplinary team that supports unhoused adults seeking mental health treatment, housing, substance use services and more in the city. I am lucky enough to get to travel between boroughs each day and meet so many new people in many different parts of their lives.

RN Clinical Administrator- Canton, OH

Retail Buyer Meriden, Ct

Hair Dresser, Newport News Virginia

Structural Engineer, CT

Registered Nurse Connecticut Children’s Medical Center NICU

0302- Infantry Officer currently stationed in Annapolis Maryland.

Director at Holiday Hill Day Camp, Mansfield CT

Client Relationship Manager at Aries Wealth Management in Portland, Maine

CT Girls' Soccer Coaches Association held their All-State banquet honoring the best girls' soccer players in the state. Lyman senior Maddie Archer and junior Phoebe Carpenter were both honored.

Our wrestling team currently boasts a record of 17-3 and is making noise as one of the best Class 'S' teams in the state. The team also placed 4th at the Casey Yates Invitational (14 teams). 1st Place Finisher: Lucas Judd, 2nd Place Finishers: Cameron Sammarco, Hunter Sanchez, & Tim Breault, 3rd Place Finishers: Calvin Sammarco, David Bean, James Hiltz.

Sophomore Sylvie Hiltz set a new school record in the 800 M and Senior Ella Caplet beat her own school record in the 400 M at the East Coast Invitational. Lastly, the Boys' 4 x 200 team - Jeremiah Bobbi, Kyle Franchi, Nick Zaprianov, and Kenyon Morissette set a new school record. Kenyon also set a new individual record in the Boys' 400.

The Lebanon School District is excited to announce a new resource for any family that sends a child to a school in the Lebanon district, as well as the agencies/businesses/staff in those towns. Through our middle and high school School Based Diversion Initiative grant, we are excited to offer for free, the Peace at Home Parenting program through June 30, 2024. In partnership with Colchester, this community parenting, education and support program, utilizes an online subscription which provides a series of monthly workshops for parents/guardians, including, parenting children and teens, parent self-care, understanding developmental milestones, sibling communication, balancing children’s academics and after school activities, and many more. Classes are designed to cover age ranges from birth to young adults, so there is something for everyone!

All of these classes are FREE! Once registered, you can join any monthly live interactive class and attend recorded 10 Minute Videos through your smart phone, tablet or computer. During live online interactive classes you will be able to ask questions, get practical, evidence-based solutions and receive handouts with important learning points. There is even access to over 150 on-demand videos, monthly Q&A and private Facebook group resources.

Our English department has been working hard to incorporate student interest into our courses and offerings. Please follow the link below to view the options for next year.

Course Registration:

On Monday 2/22/24, students will begin course selections through Powerschool during PAWS. Students at Lyman will receive an email from the Guidance office with instructions on how to select their courses as well as a "Tips Sheet" which can also be found in this newsletter. Mr. Tedesco and Mrs. Loukides will be making their way around to PAWS on Course Selection Day to assist students. Teachers have put course recommendations on Semester 1 report cards and also have had or will have those conversations with Lyman Students prior to 2/22/24.

Parents and guardians please have these conversations with your student ahead of time and email your students' School Counselor if you have any questions regarding course selection.

Mr. Tedesco - Dave.tedesco@lebanonct.org

Mrs. Loukides - Darlene.loukides@lebanonct.org

The online course selection window will close on February 29, 2024. If a student is unable to select courses online, students can meet with their counselors.

Course Selection Tips and Information

Students select courses by clicking on the “Class Registration” icon in their Powerschool Portal account.

Students can then click on the “Edit” icon on the right (looks like a pencil) to access the course offerings in a particular department such as English or Math.

Next, students will click the box next to the course they would like to select and submit the request by clicking “OKAY” at the bottom.

After all selections have been made, students must click “Submit” at the bottom.

- Students are required to select 7 credits and may also select up to 2 alternate credits. Students are required to take a minimum of seven credits each year per Lebanon Board of Education Policy.

- Please review teacher recommendations on the report card. Also students should be having discussions with this year's teachers when picking classes for next year.

- Special Education courses will be selected by the case manager.

- Ag courses for current sophomores and juniors will be selected via the Ag department. Current freshmen Ag 9 students will select Ag 2 and Ag Lab unless given approval otherwise.

- Course selections can be reviewed/adjusted with parents/guardians at home. Please see your counselor with questions or to make adjustments to your selections after the online scheduling period has closed (February 29, 2024).

- Parents/Guardians will receive a copy of your selections in the mail later this year.

- There will be a meeting this spring for students interested in online courses through Virtual High School (TBA). Interested students can also reach out to Mrs. Nowosad in the library with any questions.

- Course descriptions can be found in the Program of Studies. Please review with your student so they can have an idea of what the courses they select entail. Program of studies Link: https://bit.ly/3Lu7UxA

Upcoming Events:

College Night

The guidance department will be hosting a virtual College Night for parents on February 22nd at 6:00 PM. 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, CT State Community College and the University of New Haven. While this event is geared towards the parents of juniors, all are welcome to attend. Please reach out to your child's school counselor with any questions.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81911253896?pwd=0zHaQ06bGaTkDTz4K7x1rchZCSCSuh.1

Wednesday, February 7th - 7:00 pm FFA Parent & Alumni meeting

Friday, February 9th - Valentine's Day Dance - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 10th - 8-2 Vendor Fair - LMHS Atrium

Wednesday, February 14th - NGSS Testing

Friday, February 16th - early dismissal for students - Professional Development for staff

Wednesday, February 21st - Lyman Booster Club 7:00 LMHS Library

Thursday, February 22nd - Internet Safety Workshop - 6:30 pm Auditorium

Wednesday, February 28th - Evening with the Arts - 6:00 pm

As we step into the month of love, Peace At Home invites you to join us on a journey of exploration and connection. Our February newsletter is filled with surprising insights, valuable tips, and expert discussions on maintaining strong relationships and fostering harmonious parenting. Here's a sneak peek at what awaits you:

• 2/1 at 8 PM, Positive Discipline and Secure Attachment: A Cultural Perspective - Tanika Eaves and guest Doug Edwards, founder of Real Dads Forever, explore the African American view of corporal punishment and how historical influences shape parenting relationships. Dive into this important and complex topic with us.

• Podcast Spotlight: Teens in Transition - Protecting Mental Health: Listen in as Amy Alamar and Mark Lehman discuss the mental health challenges adolescents face during the transition from high school. Gain insights into guiding your teens through this transformative period.

• Upcoming Workshops: Mark your calendar for our upcoming live, interactive workshops covering a range of topics from neurodiversity to executive function challenges in teens. Don't miss out on valuable insights and support.

Thank you for being a part of the Peace At Home community. Let’s embrace love, compassion, and new wisdom together this month.