Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Daily Announcements for 3/28/2017

Any students in grades 8-11 who were not present at the scheduling assembly on Friday should see their guidance counselor.

A reminder to seniors:  many scholarships are due this week.  Please make sure to check deadlines on all scholarships.  Four of our seniors have applied for the Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship.  Please go to www.Hood.com/scholarship to vote.  Once you register you can once a day, every day from today through April 10th.  These students need your votes to receive the scholarship.  Our four seniors are Patrick Finnegan, Samantha Passetto, Karli Retzel, and Kendra Williams.

Amber Durken will be collecting donations for her Project 351 Spring Service “Cradles to Crayons” from March 27th-April 7th.  She will be collecting gently-used clothing (sizes infant to adult medium), shoes (sizes infant – adult size 10), and toys.  Your generous donations will go to kids in need through the organization called “Cradles to Crayons.”  The box for donations is in the main lobby.

Boys tennis should meet today (3/28) by 7:00 pm in front of the school to go to Berkshire West for practice.

The music department will be having a coffee house fund raiser on Sat., April 1 from 2-5 PM at the Congregational Church.  Current and former students will be performing, coffee and treats will be available. 

The first talent show rehearsal will be tonight (3/28) at 6 pm in the Z.  All performers should plan to attend.  Speak to Mr. Trabka if you have questions.

The Social Justice Club will meet after school on Wednesday (3/29) in Mrs. McEvoy's room.

Juniors: It's time to start thinking about the college application process! We're excited to offer the following two opportunities to help you get started. There are also flyers for each of these events with more information.

College Planning Night - Wednesday, April 5th at 6 pm in the LMHS Library Topics will include: Building your college list, college admission requirements, admissions plans, components of the application, Naviance, Common Application, SAT and ACT, the college essay, requesting transcripts, letters of recommendation, interviews, financial aid, time for questions and answers, and more.

College Application Essentials Workshop Series Start your senior year prepared and ready for the college application process. Workshops will run during period 6 lunch. Students will be allowed to go to the front of the line, get their lunch, and bring it to room B123 (across the hall from the cafe). We will begin at 12:20, so please be prompt. Juniors must be registered for the workshops in advance. The cost is $20 and includes a copy of the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2017 ($24.99 value). To register, bring cash or a check made out to ‘LMHS’ to Mr. Korte by Friday, April 14. Financial assistance available upon request for students qualified for free/reduced lunch.

There will be a weekly after school ceramics club starting today (3/28) in the art room from 2:30-3:30 – please see Ms. Clark to sign up.

Monument Mountain Regional High School Guidance Department will hold their 33rd Annual College Fair on Sunday, April 2 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be free admission and over 120 Colleges and Universities represented.

The LMHS Annual Color Run will be on May 6th this year.  See your English teacher or Ms. Ely for a registration form.

The deadline to submit work to the LMHS creative student publication, Orange Ink, is Friday March 31st. If you have 2D artwork such as paintings and drawings, or pictures of 3D work such as sculptures for the 2017 edition please see Ms. Clark asap..

Lee Founders Weekend poster contest is open to all LMHS students – this is an art contest and the theme is Lee’s Founding Families – cash prizes for the finalists. Please head over to the art room for supplies and submission requirements. 

Haleigh Richardson & Erin Cook will be collecting donations for the Elizabeth Freeman Center!  There will be a box in the front hall.

Attention Seniors: You have 1 weeks to pay your class dues of $80.  Please see Mr. Hall or Mrs. Curry with any questions or concerns.  Checks payable to: Lee Middle and High School.

Any NHS student who needs community service, please check outside Mr. Hall's door for some opportunities.

All 18-year-old male students must register for the Selective Service which you can do at www.sss.gov.

TODAY'S LUNCH IS:  Mozzarella sticks