Two Week Look Ahead

Two Week Look Ahead - February 14, 2020

Good afternoon. Winter sports are winding down and February break has arrived. Please take some time to recharge the batteries for the final leg of the school year.

Plays:

All three classes put on wonderful performances for the 2019-20 competitive class plays. This is always one of my favorite nights of the year and this year did not disappoint. Here is a list of the award winners:

• Best Supporting Player: Hunter Yourk
• Best Supporting Player Honorable Mention: Julia Dufresne
• Best Actor: John Nelson
• Best Actor Honorable Mention: Alan Hyatt
• Best Actress: Faith Letarte
• Best Actress Honorable Mention: Rose Beardmore
• Best Play: Sophomores class of 2022

Math Club:

The next math meet is the 26th of February

PTO:

Come skate with your friends!

February 28 from 5:30-8:00pm $10 per person. All grades and families are welcome for Lunenburg Middle School Night at Roll on America! You must mention that you are with the Lunenburg PTO for promotional pricing of $10, which includes a skate rental, a slice of pizza, small drink and 10 arcade tokens! (Stay tuned for THES day at Roll on America)

Hope to see you there!

NHS (National Honor Society):

The National Honor Society offers peer tutoring to any middle or high school student free of charge. Tutoring takes place in the LMHS Library from 2:35-3:15pm. NHS students can assist with homework, organization, or study habits. If you have any questions, please contact the NHS Adviser, Julia Callahan, at jcallahan@lunenburgonline.com.

The National Honor Society will be hosting a Dodgeball Tournament on Friday, March 6, at 3pm in the LMHS gymnasium. Tickets to view the tournament can be purchased at the door for $2. All proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Lunenburg.

Guidance:

ATTENTION: Seniors and Parents please visit the Guidance office as many scholarships are now available.

Junior Seminars will continue when we return from vacation. The Junior Seminar schedule can be found in the Junior Google Classroom, on the LHS website, under School Counseling in the Junior Information section, and in front of the School Counseling Office..

MEFA Pathway - Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen please check your email for information on how to register for MEFA Pathway. This is a new online program that School Counselors will be using to engage students in exploring the many career and educational opportunities available to them during high school and beyond. To see how MEFA Pathway works, click on this link: https://youtu.be/IIgT9zJgfg4.

Music:

There is a Jazz Band performance on Thursday, February 27th.

Boy Scouts:

Boy Scout Troop 1728 Pancake Breakfast

Saturday February 15 from 8-11

Adults $5 and Children $3

Boy Scouts are selling tickets but tickets can also be purchased at the door.

Library:

Mrs. Vallee's Library Media Center website received its second Massachusetts School Library Association Web Seal of Excellence Award! With research season right around the corner, remember to use this resource to access our database collection, research guides, citation software and search for books in our library and across the state. If you need help with research, technology or finding a great book, visit or email Mrs. Vallee!! CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Vallee for earning the seal of excellence award.

Kinship Care Group:

February 24, 2020

10:00AM – 11:00AM Lunenburg Senior Center

Kinship care is the raising of children by grandparents, or other extended family members, and adults with whom they have a close family-like relationship because the biological parents are unable to do so for whatever reason. This is a place for kinship caregivers to be supported in a safe environment to discuss and share their story, strategies and struggles raising children today. We will have resources and/or help to find resources to help support your efforts and to feel a sense of community.

For information contact:

Karyn Savell ksavell@Lunenburgonline.com or call at 978-582-4112

Patty McCarthy-Guillette pmccarthy-guillette@lunenburgonline.com

Amy Raboin araboin@lunenburgonline.com

A Benefit for the Lunenburg Skate Park (Battle of the Bands):

May 29^th 6 -9pm at the Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Road, Shirley

Looking for 5 great bands submit video to: bullrunbattleofbans@gmail.com

The ESL Program:

Volunteer to teach English as a Second Language to adults! The ESL program for Lunenburg Public School has a waiting list of English Learner parents and adult family members eager to improve their English language proficiency. No prior experience is necessary, and speaking a second language is not required. Free, nationally-acclaimed, research-based training prepares tutors to work with adult learners one-to-one for two hours per week. The next info session is May 14 at 6:30, with training sessions scheduled June 2-18, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm. Interested? Email the ESL program coordinator, crosancrans@lunenburgonline.com.

Here is a schedule of upcoming athletic events:

Indoor Track: Girls Varsity on 2/16/2020 at 1:00pm vs MIAA Division 5 Meet at Reggie Lewis Center

Indoor Track: Boys Varsity on 2/16/2020 at 1:00pm vs MIAA Division 5 Meet at Reggie Lewis Center

Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity on 02/17/2020 at 1:30pm vs Worcester Public Schools at Wallace Civic Center

Basketball: Girls JV on 02/17/2020 at 5:00pm vs Maynard at Maynard High School

Basketball: Girls Varsity on 02/17/2020 at 6:30pm vs Maynard at Maynard High School

Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity on 02/18/2020 at 1:30pm vs Auburn at Wallace Civic Center

Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity on 02/19/2020 at 3:00pm vs Franklin at Pirelli Veterans Arena

Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity on 02/20/2020 at 1:30pm vs Fitchburg at Wallace Civic Center

Indoor Track: Girls Varsity on 02/22/2020 at 1:00pm vs MIAA All State Meet at Reggie Lewis Center

Indoor Track: Boys Varsity on 02/22/2020 at 1:00pm vs MIAA All State Meet at Reggie Lewis Center

Tournament dates, times and locations for teams that have qualified for the postseason are TBD

Spring Registration is open https://lunenburg-ma.finalforms.com/

Best,

Mr. Rob McGrath

LHS Principal