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Monday, June 7, 2010

Monday, June 7th, 2010

COMMUNIYT SERVICE: The Development Office needs 4 responsible workers for our Rat Pack Live From Vegas event on Friday,  June 18. You can earn 6-7 hours of Community Service, from 4:00pm to 11:00pm/12:00a, (depending on how long it takes to break down the event.) You will be helping set up the event, and then helping the caterers as dishwashers and doing other assorted tasks. You will need to be able to provide your own transportation to and from the event, which is at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home (in Manchester).  Please contact Susan Rockwell to volunteer.

The 8th and 12th graders you are walking in with for 8th grade Moving Up will be posted with Sean, Deb, and Peter after the second exam today.

7th graders please pick up your card for “That Ice Cream Place, That Everyone Loves” from Peter today.

Thursday is BATTLE ROYALE.  The Red Team is still looking for people to play knockout, kickball and the pie eating contest.  Come dressed in your team colors on Thursday!

Remember — everyone needs to be in the theater at LTS at 10:15 am on Wednesday and 8:00 am on Thursday.

Sign-up for the Orientation Committee on Peter’s door.

Philanthropy E-class students- please meet directly after school for a quick photo in the main lobby if you are available! If you participated in the e-class during any session this year you may come.

Please clean your lockers and cubbies in preparation for graduation and exams.

9, 10, 11 elections will be on Wednesday.

All students that are in drama classes this year need to look at Tracey’s web site to find out when your final will take place and how it will be evaluated.
Many of you have not been checking the site – please do so.

YEARBOOK UPDATE: Seniors lead with the highest percentage of pre-ordered yearbooks. Juniors trail with only one purchase so far….6th and 8th grades are close in terms of highest participation; 7th graders are a bit behind them. Help your class %! Bring your pre-payment to Kim today!

Valerie McMorrow is looking for a mothers helper for 3 children  ages 13, 10 1/2, and 5 to start the 10th or 11th of June.  Someone who drives, does NOT smoke, is mature/ reponsible, and fun!!! The individual would sometimes be with the children all day — it would be easy, take them to the pool, or lake, if it is a rainy day maybe a movie. At times you would have all 3 other times the older 2. See Chelley if you are interested.

Overdue library books
Eily, F. Blanchard, Bovey, C. Bowen, L. Cadete, A. & P. Callo, Cockey, M. Edwards, Hoot-Travers, Hupp, Lyman, MacFarlane, Dylan A., K. Maitland, mathewson, Mitigui, Ines, Noe, patenaude, Phelps, Ben Smoth, M. Telfer, K. Turner, T. Turner, Vastola, Z. Wilkins, Portia, Kimmi D.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The LTS community is invited to attend an important event this Saturday called “A Conversation on Climate Change: Where do we go from here?” Featuring some of our nation’s best thinkers, writers, and activists, this vital conversation will focus on the state of our planet and the steps we can take to ensure a future for those who come after us.  Sponsored by the Northshire Bookstore this event will occur at 6pm this Saturday June 5 at BBA’s Riley Center for the Arts.  Speakers include Bill McKibben, Jeff Goodell, Dianne Dumanoski, and Elizabeth Kolbert.Red and White Team lists for Battle Royale are posted on the Team board in the Whalen Common Room. 

Please clean your lockers and cubbies in preparation for graduation and exams. Please remove all food and drink items must be by the end of the day today.

9, 10, 11 elections will be next Wednesday.

All students that are in drama classes this year need to look at Tracey’s web site to find out when your final will take place and how it will be evaluated.
Many of you have not been checking the site – please do so.

YEARBOOK UPDATE: Seniors lead with the highest percentage of pre-ordered yearbooks. Juniors trail with only one purchase so far….6th and 8th grades are close in terms of highest participation; 7th graders are a bit behind them. Help your class %! Bring your pre-payment to Kim today!

Valerie McMorrow is looking for a mothers helper for 3 children  ages 13, 10 1/2, and 5 to start the 10th or 11th of June.  Someone who drives, does NOT smoke, is mature/ reponsible, and fun!!! The individual would sometimes be with the children all day — it would be easy, take them to the pool, or lake, if it is a rainy day maybe a movie. At times you would have all 3 other times the older 2. See Chelley if you are interested.

All athletes- Please check to see if you have any LTS uniforms or sports equipment at your house and return them to Scott Magrath by the end of exams to avoid billing.

NEW: Overdue library books
Eily, F. Blanchard, Bovey, C. Bowen, L. Cadete, A. & P. Callo, Cockey, M. Edwards, Hoot-Travers, Hupp, Lyman, MacFarlane, Dylan A., K. Maitland, mathewson, Mitigui, Ines, Noe, patenaude, Phelps, Ben Smoth, M. Telfer, K. Turner, T. Turner, Vastola, Z. Wilkins, Portia, Kimmi D.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Red and White Team lists for Battle Royale will be posted by lunch today.  Red Team needs more players for kickball and knockout – incomplete teams must forfeit the game.

ThurClasses0:45
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Advisory8:008:05
Thurs class 18:078:52
Thurs class 28:549:39
Morning Meeting9:409:53
Break9:5410:00
Thurs class 310:0210:47
Thurs class 410:4911:34
Lunch11:3512:03
Friday class 112:0512:50
Friday class 212:521:37
Friday class 31:392:25

Pot luck lunch today: chili, pretzel cheese poppers, waffle fries.  Prices vary.

There will be a meeting for all boys who are interested in playing Upper School soccer next year in Tim’s room today at lunch. Be prompt.

The MS Murder Mystery students should stop by Tracey’s office right after school today!

All students that are in drama classes this year need to look at Tracey’s web site to find out when your final will take place and how it will be evaluated.
Many of you have not been checking the site – please do so.

8th grade please meet in the KIVA today at lunch. 8th grade Ambassadors should go to Ambassador meeting.

7th graders going to That Ice Cream Place after school should meet outside the theater at 2:30.

Pre-order your yearbook for $40.  See Kim.

Valerie McMorrow is looking for a mothers helper for 3 children  ages 13, 10 1/2, and 5 to start the 10th or 11th of June.  Someone who drives, does NOT smoke, is mature/ reponsible, and fun!!! The individual would sometimes be with the children all day — it would be easy, take them to the pool, or lake, if it is a rainy day maybe a movie. At times you would have all 3 other times the older 2. 

All athletes- Please check to see if you have any LTS uniforms or sports equipment at your house and return them to Scott Magrath by the end of exams to avoid billing.

NEW: Overdue library books
Eily, F. Blanchard, Bovey, C. Bowen, L. Cadete, A. & P. Callo, Cockey, M. Edwards, Hoot-Travers, Hupp, Lyman, MacFarlane, Dylan A., K. Maitland, mathewson, Mitigui, Ines, Noe, patenaude, Phelps, Ben Smoth, M. Telfer, K. Turner, T. Turner, Vastola, Z. Wilkins, Portia, Kimmi D.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Pizza for lunch today.

Red and White team meetings at lunch today to sign-up for Battle Royale games.  Red Team in the Whalen Common Room and White Team in the Hunter Common Room.

There will be a meeting for all boys who are interested in playing Upper School soccer next year in Tim’s room on Thursday at lunch. Be prompt.

There is no Archery club today.

All students that are in drama classes this year need to look at Tracey’s web site to find out when your final will take place and how it will be evaluated.
Many of you have not been checking the site – please do so.

7th grade meets with Peter in the KIVA at break today.

8th grade we will have a lunch meeting in the KIVA tomorrow on Thursday, June 3, 2010

Students in grade 6 through 11, you will be able to give input today during long advisory on whom you like to have as your advisor for next year.  Your connection with your advisor is an important one and one that you should choose wisely.  Any questions see Peter.

Remember that tomorrow you will have both your Thursday and Friday classes.

Pre-order your yearbook for $40.  See Kim.

Seniors- tomorrow is College Day.  Please wear a shirt, hat, sweatshirt or sweatpants from your college on Thursday. 

All athletes- Please check to see if you have any LTS uniforms or sports equipment at your house and return them to Scott Magrath by the end of exams to avoid billing.

The following students have overdue library books. Please return them as soon as possible. You may not take exams until your books are returned. Thank you! Felicia, Conor, Lucas C, Georgie, Taylor C, Casey, Kimmi (3), Erika, Mattia, Marc, Jim, Dani, Carsten, Lily L, Parker (2), Dylan (2), Karoline (2), Vanessa, Jack, Max, Lenore, Logan (5), Graham, Whitney, Bevin, Dehlia, Kaitlyn T (2), Tammy (2), Olivia, Gabby V, Bobby and Zach.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The SPRING ATHLETIC BANQUET is TONIGHT at 6 pm.  All tennis, golf, softball and baseball athletes and their families are invited.  Long Trail is providing the main course, drinks and dessert.  Families are asked to bring a side dish.

8th graders giving speeches at moving up please see Peter today.

Chicken and Biscuits for lunch today.  Pizza has been moved to tomorrow.

All seniors please see Kim today to confirm the wording on your diploma regarding possible Concentrations. Thanks!

Pre-order your yearbook for $40.  See Kim.

Seniors- Thursday, June 3, is College Day.  Please wear a shirt, hat, sweatshirt or sweatpants from your college on Thursday. 

All athletes- Please check to see if you have any LTS uniforms or sports equipment at your house and return them to Scott Magrath by the end of exams to avoid billing.

The following students have overdue library books. Please return them as soon as possible. You may not take exams until your books are returned. Thank you! Felicia, Conor, Lucas C, Georgie, Taylor C, Casey, Kimmi (3), Erika, Mattia, Marc, Jim, Dani, Carsten, Lily L, Parker (2), Dylan (2), Karoline (2), Vanessa, Jack, Max, Lenore, Logan (5), Graham, Whitney, Bevin, Dehlia, Kaitlyn T (2), Tammy (2), Olivia, Gabby V, Bobby and Zach.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Friday, May 28th, 2010

The SPRING ATHLETIC BANQUET is TUESDAY, JUNE 3 at 6 pm.  All tennis, golf, softball and baseball athletes and their families are invited.  Long Trail is providing the main course, drinks and dessert.  Families are asked to bring a side dish.

Pre-order your yearbook for $40.  See Kim.

Seniors- Next Thursday, June 3, is College Day.  Please wear a shirt, hat, sweatshirt or sweatpants from your college on Thursday. 

All athletes- Please check to see if you have any LTS uniforms or sports equipment at your house and return them to Scott Magrath by the end of exams to avoid billing.

The following students have overdue library books. Please return them as soon as possible. You may not take exams until your books are returned. Thank you! Felicia, Conor, Lucas C, Georgie, Taylor C, Casey, Kimmi (3), Erika, Mattia, Marc, Jim, Dani, Carsten, Lily L, Parker (2), Dylan (2), Karoline (2), Vanessa, Jack, Max, Lenore, Logan (5), Graham, Whitney, Bevin, Dehlia, Kaitlyn T (2), Tammy (2), Olivia, Gabby V, Bobby and Zach.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Pre-order your yearbook for $40.  See Kim.

Seniors please meet in Sean’s room at lunch today.

Students should not be using the hose or having water fights like yesterday.  Also no climbing trees please.

Thurs: Andrew, Kevin, Cameron, Peter and Will—be ready to leave for the golf match at 2:40. Please remember extra clothes for swimming!

Becky has finished grading internship presentations.  See her for your grade.

Seniors- Next Thursday, June 3, is College Day.  Please wear a shirt, hat, sweatshirt or sweatpants from your college on Thursday. 

All athletes- Please check to see if you have any LTS uniforms or sports equipment at your house and return them to Scott Magrath by the end of exams to avoid billing.

The following students have overdue library books. Please return them as soon as possible. You may not take exams until your books are returned. Thank you! Felicia, Conor, Lucas C, Georgie, Taylor C, Casey, Kimmi (3), Erika, Mattia, Marc, Jim, Dani, Carsten, Lily L, Parker (2), Dylan (2), Karoline (2), Vanessa, Jack, Max, Lenore, Logan (5), Graham, Whitney, Bevin, Dehlia, Kaitlyn T (2), Tammy (2), Olivia, Gabby V, Bobby and Zach.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Pre-order your yearbook for $40.  See Kim.

9th and 10th graders need to clean up their cubbies today.  Thanks, John.

Any 7th grade student interested in going to That Ice Cream Place be sure to sign-up with Chelley by the end of lunch today.  The bus is leaving at 2:30 and returning in time for busses at 4:30.

Thurs: Andrew, Kevin, Cameron, Peter and Will—be ready to leave for the golf match at 2:40. Please remember extra clothes for swimming!

Becky has finished grading internship presentations.  See her for your grade.

All MS students who are a part of The Backwards Murder Mystery need to check in with Tracey today.  If you do not make rehearsals we cannot perform the skit! Thank you!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Pre-order your yearbook for $40.  See Kim.

Tuesday:  Britton, Lars, Peter and Andrew—be ready to leave for the golf match at 2:40. Please remember extra clothes for swimming!

Thurs: Andrew, Kevin, Cameron, Peter and Will—be ready to leave for the golf match at 2:40. Please remember extra clothes for swimming!

Becky has finished grading internship presentations.  See her for your grade.

The following students have been nominated for 2010-11 Honor Board: 10th (one seat) - Dani Gourlay, Jordan LaMothe, Breanna Lessard, Parker Lyman, Tammy Turner
and Portia Wassick. 11th (one seat) - Isabelle Barnard, Conor Bowen, Hunter Hupp, Andrew Hathaway, Luke Krauss, Ari Larson, Dylan A MacFarlane, Karoline Maitland, Sarah Phelp and Ben Smith. 12th (one seat) – Malindi Chesnut-Tangerman, Casey Corvino and Chris Giannitti.
 

The following 11th and 12th grade students have been nominated for Student Council Representatives for the 2010-11 school year: 11th (two seats) - Isabelle Barnard, Conor Bowen, Alina Callo, Kayla Davis, Luke Krauss, Ari Larson, Chris (Topher) Lindberg, Karoline Maitland, Sarah Phelps and Ben Smith.  12th (two seats) – Casey Corvino and Jon Schubert.

We will schedule time for speeches and elections in the next week.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Remember to complete a nomination form to recommend a senior for the Dave and Rene award sponsored by NHS.  The forms can be found on the student life board and should be returned to Todd or Alicia no later than the end of school on Monday, May 24th.  If you have any questions, please find Todd or Alicia.

Pre-order your Yearbook for $40.  See Kim.