2/9/10 LS Bulletin

LOWER SCHOOL BULLETIN

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

D Day

ON THE MENU: Grilled Turkey & Swiss Panini Sandwich, Crunchy Chips, Pinto Beans, Steamed Fresh Spinach, Garden Salad, Pear Half with Strawberry Center, M & M Cookies

SOUP & SANDWICH: Clam Chowder, Bologna on Soft Wheat Bread,Turkey Sandwich, PB&J Squeezer Sandwich, American Cheese Sandwich, Mixed Green Salad, Baked White Potato, Baked Sweet Potato, Fresh Baked Bagel, Yogurt Cup

CHARACTER WORD OF THE QUARTER: Compassion

February Pride

Grace Long, Brianna Boardman, Betsy Brennan, Nicholas Klavohn, Davis Rackley, Chase Perkins, Jack Tinkler, Nicholas Becker, Grant Garrett

STUDENT NEWS:

1. LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT NIGHT! Join your friends at the basketball games against Buford on Friday, Feb. 12. The girl’s tip-off is at 5:30 followed by the boys. Basketball Bingo with candy prizes for all! Third graders are invited onto the court to participate in a flag game at half-time of the boy’s game. Stan Jones DJs tunes for all to enjoy! Free admission for LS kids and the parents accompanying them! Wear your Lovett Blue and get ready to cheer your Lions on to victory – Lower School style!!

2. Dragon Parade for 1^st Grade – Wed., 2/10

3. Friday is a Valentine’s Red, Pink & White NUD. (Sneakers to be worn)

PARENT NEWS:

1. Black History Month Speaker & Opening Art Reception, TODAY, Tues., 2/9 at 7:00.

2. FOTA (Friends of the Arts) LS Grocery Tote Project will be taking orders through Feb. 28.

3. LPA – Lower School Spring Forum – Thurs., 2/11 – 6:30 PM

4. The Upper School Musical “Oklahoma” is only 2 weeks away. There are 3 performances at 7:00 p.m., Thursday – Saturday. There is reserved seating, so everyone needs a ticket, but they’re free for students, faculty & staff. All others, $8.00. Tickets are available in Fine Arts.

Happy, Happy Birthday!!

February

13 – Pat Scott, 14 – Janice Lane, 21 – Mikel Williams

Tuesday 2-9-10

THE LOVETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
Tuesday, February 9, 2010

1. Regular “D” Schedule TODAY! Winter Sports Assembly, 12:50-1:25 p.m., MP Room

2. ADVISORY LUNCH DUTY for THIS Week: Mr. Crane’s, Mrs. Spotts’ and Mrs. Dixon’s Advisories!
TODAY: Fruit break on the halls today.
Lunch: 6th Grade ~ First 7th Grade ~ Second 8th Grade ~ Third

3. Have in interest in entering a conversation as old as humanity itself? Yes, it's that awesome. Middle School Philosophy club is still meeting on “E” days during lunch in MS 140 (Mr. Williams' Room). If you are interested, please contact Mr. Williams.

4. The US Musical--OKLAHOMA is only 2 weeks away. Three performances at 7:00 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, February 18, 19, 20, in the theater. It's reserved seating, so everyone needs a ticket, but free for students, faculty & staff. All others are $8.00. Tickets available in the Fine Arts Office. Starring Erich Espenschied, Grant Fergusson, Evan Harms, Jamie Harwood, Jesslyn Rollins, and Felicia Wilkins. Mrs. Hamrick

5. Need to make some room in your closet - Hand down your out grown summer clothes to the children in Haiti. A Summer Clothes Drive for Haiti is going on in the Middle School beginning Monday, February 8, through Friday, February 26. Collection boxes are located on each floor outside the science rooms. T he need is for summer clothes for children, ages 0 to 15. Thanks for your help. Ms. Husmann and 6WHITE

6. Green Cup Challenge ~ January 25 - February 22

Help our school to beat out Westminster and Pace by saving the most in energy costs over a one month period. Here are ways that you can help:
1. Turn off lights when you leave the classroom;
2. Turn off computers;
3. Turn off projectors; and
4. Keep outside doors closed to save on heating costs.

Schools all across the country are participating. Let's win the Green Cup Challenge this year!
* Green Cup Challenge starts this coming Monday!* Ms. Penland and Mrs. Dixon

Upper School Bulletin

LOVETT UPPER SCHOOL BULLETIN Tues., Feb. 9, 2010

SCHEDULE NOTES: TUESDAY: “D” DAY, Adv., 2, Assm/Flex, 5, 6, Lunch 3
LUNCH CLEANUP: Brown’s Advisory
WEDNESDAY: “E” DAY, Assm, 7, 1, Break, 4, 5, Lunch, 2
LUNCH CLEANUP: Brown’s Advisory
Schedule for Friday, February 12 (G-day) - Sr/Fac Basketball Game
8:00 - 8:10 Advisory
8:15 - 9:15 2nd Period
9:20 - 10:05 Chapel
10:10 - 11:10 3rd Period
11:15 - 12:15 5th Period
12:20 - 1:20 6th Period
1:20 - 2:00 LUNCH
2:05 - 3:00 Sr/Fac Basketball Game

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WINTERFEST
• Wednesday- NEON N.U.D! Wear your bright colored clothing! There will also be an intense DDR session in the Student Lounge.
• Thursday- Regular Uniforn, But there will be a Rocking Guitar Hero Jam Session in the Student Lounge and Music in the Poole Foyer.
• Friday- Red and White Dress Up Day!

Sign up for DDR and Guitar Hero will be in the College Counseling Office.

SHORT STORY CONTEST –
• Stories are due February 18. No more than 500 words. Up to two submissions per writer. See Mr. Newman for details or the poster outside of room 219.

NON-LOVETT SUMMER SCHOOL
• If you are planning to take an academic summer course at an institution other than Lovett and are hoping to receive Lovett credit for this course, you must have prior approval from Mrs. Little. Pick up the necessary paperwork from her office. Please note that it is rare for a non-Lovett course to count towards graduation requirements.

UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL
• The US Musical--OKLAHOMA is only 2 weeks away. Three performances at 7:00pm Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 18-20 in the theater. It's reserved seating, so everyone needs a ticket, but free for students, faculty & staff. All others are $8.00. Tickets available in the Fine Arts Office. Starring Erich Espenschied, Grant Fergusson, Evan Harms, Jamie Harwood, Jesslyn Rollins, and Felicia Wilkins.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

KIDS WHO CARE AWARDS
• The annual Kids Who Care Awards are given each year to five Atlanta area students who have a special commitment to helping solve a societal problem (cannot be a school program or club). Finalists receive a cash prize an recognition at a special awards event. If you would like to be nominated, please see Mrs. Morris-Long.

YOUTH EXPO AND LUNCHEON
• The Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity invite students to take part in a youth exposition and luncheon on February 18, at Morehouse College. The event is a part of a Department of Defense outreach initiative, "Reaching Out to Youth: A Strategy for Excellence." The event is free. Participants will view presentations from civil service professionals and service academy and ROTC cadets, tour exhibits, and enjoy a luncheon commemorating African American History Month. Contact Melanie Jacobson (703) 571-9320 if you would like to attend.

Other Opportunities
• Interested in becoming a Volunteen at Grady or Northside Hospitals this summer? Applications are here, and deadlines are in mid-February. These positions usually fill up quickly. See Mrs. Morris-Long for more information.
• ActionQuest (focused on travel and adventure) and Lifeworks (focused on community service) are trips offered in 38 states and 19 foreign countries. ActionQuest is run primarily aboard sailing vessels and offers leadership and water sports certification program. Lifeworks is mainly land-based and includes up to 100 hours of service work. Trips range from 17 – 28 days. www.actionquest.com
• Lewis and Clark College will offer its Fir Acres Workshop in Thinking and Writing, June 27 – July 9, on the campus in Portland, Oregon. The program allows students to explore the relationship between writing, thinking, and learning. www.lclark.edu

COLLEGE COUNSELING

ON-CAMPUS EVENTS:
• Auburn: Engineering Day (E-Day), Fri, Feb 26. See Ms. Copps to register.
LOCAL EVENTS:
• Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association invites seniors girls andparents to attend an info session, Sat, Feb 20 @ 2 pm. Stop in the counseling office for details.

ATHLETICS

Tuesday, Februrary 9
Varsity – Girls Basketball vs. Avondale @ Avondale
Varsity – Boys Basketball vs. Avondale @ Avondale 7:00
Wednesday, February 10
Varsity Tennis vs. North Springs @ HOME 4:00
Thursday, February 11
Varsity Tennis vs. Riverwood @ HOME 4:00
Varsity Diving . State Meet @ Westminster 1:00
JV Tennis vs. Woodward @ Bitsy Grant (Home) 4:00