Monday, December 15...A Day; AIM 60
Tuesday, December 16...B Day
Wednesday, December 17...A Day
Thursday, December 18...B Day; Flex
Friday, December 19...A Day
Quick Links:
Ledyard Public Schools Calendar
November/December A/B Calendar
Announcements:
Ski Club. The first ski and snowboard trip will be a night trip to Wachusett Mountain on January 16. Pick up registration materials in room 211. First come, first served. To reserve your spot, you must submit both the paperwork and the payment. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Jannke (kjannke@ledyard.net). Join the Classroom with code 6pa2a2n.
Valentino's Fundraiser. AgriScience members traveling to Ireland in April are having a fundraiser at Valentino's on Saturday, December 27. Please make sure to tell them that you are supporting these students so that your purchase goes towards their fundraiser. Please click here for the flier.
Coffee House. The holiday coffee house is Thursday, 12/18, from 7:00-9:00pm in the cafeteria! Performers get in free. Sign up using this form or see Mr. Jannke in room 211. We are excited to open Thursday's coffee house with the world premier of sophomore Lance Holwitt's mini-documentary, highlighting the life and work of legendary LHS English teacher, Lance Rockefeller.
Toy Drive. Last minute donations will be accepted through Wednesday at the table in the main lobby! The competition wrapped on Friday, and we extend congratulations to the juniors, who crushed it with $1652 worth of donations! Thanks to the generosity of all of our advisories, we will be delivering over $5000 worth of toys to Yale New Haven Health Toy Closet. The top advisories who will get fresh baked goodies in advisory after break are: Galante (9), Lehet (10), Palmieri (11), and Robinson (12).
MTW. Attention all students and teachers! Join MTW after school Tuesday, December 16, from 2:15 to 3:00 in the library media center. We've arranged for a group of students from the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut to join us to teach us about both subtle and overt ways Jewish students can be harassed in schools today. Find out what's going on under the radar and help make a difference.
Culture Night. The MTW annual Culture Night will be January 29th in the LHS cafeteria. Get ready to share your heritage! Planning is underway, and we are looking for talented students (and/or adults) to perform and share their unique cultures, whether through song, dance, music, storytelling, teaching a skill like Bachata, displaying cultural clothing, art, or sharing a cultural tale. If you sign up to perform by the priority deadline of January 9th, you will be featured in our special promotional flyers and social media campaigns throughout January, so please use this link to sign up to perform or contribute food today.
Winter Ag Store. Don't forget to make your way to the AgriScience wing to check out the Ag store. Find student-made products that would be great holiday gifts for your family, friends, and pets. The Ag store is open during blocks 2, 3, and 4 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Click HERE to check out the flier.
Winter Arrangement Sale. Celebrate the season with our AgriScience Winter Arrangement Sale, featuring a variety of student-made centerpieces, boxwood trees, cemetery boxes, winter swag, pomanders, and more. Our sale runs through the month of December. The last day to order is Wednesday, 12/17. Click HERE to see the flier to order. Every purchase supports student scholarships!
Student Parking. To obtain a permit to park on campus, licensed seniors and juniors may bring payment of $25 (cash or check payable to Ledyard High School), their license and registration, and the completed pages three and four of the parking packet to the Main Office. They can find the packet HERE, or linked above, sent to them via email, or in hard copy in the Main Office.
ONGOING CLUB MEETINGS:
Dungeons and Dragons Club. Dungeons and Dragons will meet Mondays after school in room 106, from 2:10-3:30pm. Email Ms. Szell at sszell@ledyard.net or stop by her room with any questions. All are welcome to attend!
GSA. The Gender and Sexualities Alliance meets after school on Mondays from 2:05 to 2:45 in room 211, as well as during Activity Periods in room 111. GSA is run by students for students, and is open to everyone of all backgrounds. Join the Classroom with code mwfc5c3m.
More Than Words. More Than Words is a student leadership group aimed at supporting and celebrating the variety of cultures and students at LHS. Meetings are held every Tuesday all year long. Meetings are after school in room 211 until 3:30 (you can leave early if necessary). Join the Classroom with code uzbmvlb. Contact Mr. Jannke for more information.
Magic the Gathering Club. Magic, the Gathering is a superb card game that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Everyone is welcome, with any level of experience! We have games and tournaments every Tuesday after school in room 215/216 and are always happy to teach new players. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All materials are provided. Come learn a new game and meet new people!
Cupcakes and Causes. Cupcakes and Causes is a think-tank, of sorts, in which we discuss causes of worldwide concern and eat delicious cupcakes. Meetings are held after school once a month on a Wednesday in room 211. For more info and meeting dates see Mr. Jannke or join the Google Classroom with code qjswh24.
Youth Alive. The Youth Alive Bible Club will begin holding after school meetings every other Wednesday in room 102 beginning September 10th. All are welcome.
National Ocean Science Bowl. This group meets Wednesdays after school in room 103... 2:10-3:00 PM. Are you interested in the ocean and want a chance to test your knowledge? The ocean bowl is a quiz bowl style competition, want to learn more? Email Mr. Bednarz at dbednarz@ledyard.net or simply show up on Wednesday afternoon.
Key Club. Getting involved with school and community service is great for making connections, helping others, building your resume, etc., all while having fun. To sign up for Key Club events and to know meeting times, join the Classroom with code mjg4otj. Contact Mr. Jannke in 211 for more.
Interact Club. The Interact Club is the youth Rotary club for LHS. If you are looking to volunteer with service projects and help with other Rotary needs, this is the club. You will have opportunities to give back to the community while developing leadership skills and working with Rotarians who are active in their career or retired. Service projects and activities range from Rotary events like the Car Cruise, to powderpuff football, to blood drive organization, to distributing dictionaries to third graders, or to helping with town clean up efforts. If interested, please attend Activity Period meetings Mr. Wiz's room, 305 and join the Google classroom, 4zkhduj, for an update of available events and announcements.
Tutoring Program. The National Honor Society runs a tutoring program. Students tutor other students. If you would like to tutor others, join the Google Classroom with code fszwuxt (non-NHS tutors are welcome/needed!). To request a tutor, email Ariana Gutierrez at gutierrez-durana@ledyard.net. If you have any questions see Mr. Jannke.
Service Opportunities. Mr. Jannke (room 211) runs a Google Classroom called "Service Opportunities." Requests from other schools, organizations, and community members are regularly posted. If you are looking to do more community service activities, join the Classroom with code tjxoi34 and then sign up for events. Community service is personally rewarding and it helps build your resume for whatever you choose to do after high school. Get involved, help, and have fun.