May 2013 Newsletter - Lyme Central School

www.lymecsd.org
Contents
Administrator’s Corner 2
Student Council
Counseling Center 3
Jump Rope for Heart
Alumni Dinner
Notes from the Nurse
Elementary Awards 5
Reading Week
Book It
Regents Review
Booster Club
Relay for Life
Lunch Menu 8
Events Calendar 9
Board of Education
Gary P. Nicholson, President
Deanna Lothrop, VicePresident
Terry Countryman
Kathy Dyer
Brian Peters
Lynn Reichert
Donna Stevenson
Missy Holmes, Clerk
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Volume 13, Issue 11 May 2013
Superintendent’s Message
Karen M. Donahue, Superintendent
Great news...Lyme CSD Green
House is built and about to become a place
filled with growing plants. Our students, Mr.
Demster, Mr. Davis and Mr. Taylor did a
great job making this a reality. Thank you
gentlemen and ladies!
You may also notice lots of
construction activity on our new softball field and soccer fields...the construction
company is working diligently to finish up their work and we are hoping to be the proud
new occupants in the next few weeks.
May is a very busy month at Lyme Central. We
hope you will enjoy some of the great activities
scheduled...stop by to watch a baseball or softball game,
come to the spring concert, view the county-wide Art Show
at the State Office Building, come to our book fair and
reading week activity, or just enjoy the playground and a
walk on Lyme Lane.
We are also in the midst of spring testing.
Our staff and students have worked hard to surpass
the expectations of NYS. This is a very tall order as
so many changes have occurred. During May
students will take elementary and Regents level field
tests in Math, ELA, and the annual Science test. We
are proud of the effort shown by our students to “do
their best”.
Administration
Karen Donahue,
Superintendent
Barry Davis,
Principal / Athletic Director
Patricia Gibbons,
Pupil Services Dir/CSE Chair
During May all district residents who are 18 years or older have the opportunity
to voice their opinion and exercise their right to vote on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 7:00
AM-9:00 PM. Our Budget Brochure containing more budget information will be mailed
home in the next week or so for your review. Please stop by and vote!
School Counselor
Jennifer Durr
School Nurse
Christine Lachenauer
Tax Collector
Vicky Barbour
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Administrator News
Barry Davis, Principal
We would like to recognize our teaching staff during Teacher
appreciation week, May 6-10th! Please make the time to thank that special
teacher who made a difference in your life!
We also recognize Mrs. Christine Lachenauer on May 8 on National
School Nurse’s Day! Thank you for all you do for our students!
Our spring sports are in full swing! Come out and support our boys
baseball, girls softball, and co-ed golf teams. You can access their schedules
on our website: www.lymcsd.org
Congratulations to Mrs. Brennen’s Kindergarten class, who won the
School Plastic Bag Challenge ! 33 individual classrooms across Jefferson,
Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties with a total of 494 students participated. All
together they collected 59,744 plastic shopping bags or other plastic film in one
month!
Mrs. Brennen’s 14 Kindergarten students collected 6,083 plastic bags or
other plastic film for an average of 434 pieces per student. They received a
visit from educators and animals from the New York State Zoo at Thompson
Park AND a reusable tote bag containing other reusable items and fun Earth
Day stuff!
Patricia Gibbons, Director of Pupil Services
Greetings!
The final weeks of school are quickly approaching. It seems to be that
May and June are the busiest months of the year. The testing season
continues with NYS testing in Science for students in grades 4 & 8. This will be
occurring late May and early June. Our secondary teachers are gearing up for
the Regents examinations. A schedule of these exams as well as review
classes for Regents exams will be published in our June Newsletter. Final
exams will be held late May.
Secondary students with disabilities have an opportunity to attend a
workshop at JCC on May 21, from 9:00-1:00 PM. The conference is entitled
“The Keys Conference”. The purpose of this conference is to educate
participants about money management and interviewing skills as part of their
transition from school to the world of work and to the world of higher education.
Information regarding this conference will be coming home shortly for students
of the intended audience.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Student Council News
Submitted by Sue Brodeur
LCS Student Council is hosting the American Red Cross Blood Drive on
Wednesday, May 29, from 10:30-3:30 PM. Please call 649-2417 ext. 0 for an
appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome and are greatly appreciated.
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Counseling Center—May 2013
Submitted by Jennifer Durr
Summer and College Exploration: Juniors are at a crucial time in terms of
college selection. The summer is a wonderful time to visit colleges and attend open
house programs and to go on campus tours. Call the admissions offices of the
colleges your son/daughter is interested in to find out more information. Visiting
colleges is the best way to determine if a college is the right choice!
College Visits: Lyme Central was invited to participate in the College Access
Challenge Grant Program, working with Syracuse University to support first generation
college students and their families in the college planning and admission process.
Students visited Syracuse University as a part of this experience. Students interacted
with current college students to learn more about student life at college, learn more
about the financial aid process, and gain information regarding college and career
readiness skills. We are grateful to SU for inviting our students to be a part of this
program!
College Admissions Exams: Hopefully by now, juniors who are interested in
applying to 4-year colleges in the fall have taken the required college admissions
exams. If not, there is one more opportunity to register for the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT). The test is offered on June 1, 2013, at Watertown High School, and the
deadline to register is May 7. Students must register on the collegeboard website at
www.collegeboard.org. Students may also register to take the American College Test
(ACT) that is offered on June 8 th at JCC, and the deadline to register is May 3rd. Go to
www.actstudent.org for registration materials and more information.
Summer Programs: The Counseling Office has information about summer
programs that are offered through various colleges and universities. These programs
are usually enrichment programs that assist students in exploring a particular career
field of interest. Students are required to apply to the program, and there is a cost
involved. Contact Mrs. Durr for more information, or go to the www.lymecsd.org
website and click on “Departments” then “Guidance” and then the “Summer Programs”
link!
Course Advisement for Next Year: All students have met with Mrs. Durr to
discuss their schedules for the next year. Parents may log in to the parent portal of our
student management software, Web 2 School, to view your child’s course requests for
the next year. There may be additional elective courses that are created over the
summer, so some students may see classes in their schedules that reflect some new
course offerings. Students schedules for the 2013-2014 school year will be available
to view on the parent portal (they will not be sent home) the last week in August.
Please contact Mrs. Durr with any questions at jdurr@lymecsd.org, or 649-2417.
JCC Star Program: The STAR Summer Bridge program is for students
entering JCC in the Fall of 2013, and who will need developmental coursework in
English or Reading (ENG 099 or CLS 099). To qualify for this program, students must
be a first generation college student (neither parent has a 4-year degree), or have a
learning disability, or meet the income guidelines. See Mrs Durr for more information!
8th Graders and Parents: Please contact the Counseling Office to set up your
4-year high school plan. Letters were sent home the first week in April with more
information.
Jefferson County Department of Employment and Training Summer Youth
Employment Program: This program is open to students age 14-21, and is available
on a first come, first serve basis. Applications are available from Mrs. Durr, or can be
downloaded at www.jefflewisworkforce.com.
Summer Volunteer Opportunities: The Samaritan Medical Center is looking
for students who would be interested in volunteering at the hospital. This is a great
opportunity for students to learn more about the health care field, and to give back to
their community. See Mrs Durr for more information! Applications are due June 14.
The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Junior Docent Program: These
are teen volunteers who help with educational programs at the zoo. Students will get
training in public speaking and animal handling at the zoo. Students must commit to a
training and assist with the Zoofari Camp. See Mrs. Durr for more information and an
application.
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Jump Rope for Heart
Submitted by Mary Guyette and David Baker
It was the best year ever for jumping and raising funds! Lyme Central raised
$2,654 for the American Heart Association! Mrs. Wagenaar’s class raised $603.61
and will enjoy a pizza party. Ale’ Marolf was the top individual fundraiser for the
second straight year with $204 in donations. Other students who raised over $100
were Xena Skipper, Daveigh Robbins, Alex Slate, Logan Pettey, Zachary and
Derrick Goutremout.
On Thursday, March 21, Meg Gibbons came to Lyme to showcase her jump roping .
The students had a great time and always look forward to seeing Meg every year.
Thank you for all who supported and participated in the Jump Rope for Heart event.
You have made a difference in the lives of so many people!
Alumni Dinner
Submitted by Marilyn Peters
The Lyme Central School Alumni Dinner will be held this year on June 1, at the
Chaumont Fire Hall. A social hour will extend from 4:30-6:00 PM, dinner from 6-7 PM, and a
business meeting from 7:00-7:45 PM.
We are returning to the first weekend of June, as the fire hall venue is not workable
on the second weekend this year. We are very happy with this location for our dinner, and
we do not want to change it.
We are anxious to receive updated names and addresses from alumni. This is very
easy to do on the Lyme Central School website. Click on the COMMUNITY tab, then click on
the ALUMNI page. Complete the form, and you are done!
Notes from the Nurse
Chris Lachenauer, RN
Spring has finally arrived and the end of the school year is near so this
month’s topic is on what your child entering Pre-K or Kindergarten will need
before school starts in September.
1. For Pre-K and Kindergartener’s who didn’t attend Lyme Pre-K they will need a physical
performed by your child’s physician. The office appointments fill up fast so you should
call now to make the appointment for their physical and any necessary immunizations.
2. Copy of your child’s immunization records: they will need boosters to enter Kindergarten
and NYS requires that their immunizations are current within 2 weeks of starting school
or they may have to be excluded from class.
3. Copy of your child’s birth certificate.
4. Dental certificate completed by your child’s dentist (this is a request only, not a
requirement).
5. Copy of your child’s lead screening results. This must be in their chart and is required by
New York State.
6. BMI (body mass index) results, this is on the physical form and is also required by the
state. Your doctor should complete this at the time of their physical.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 649-2417 or email
lachenauer@lymecsd.org and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Lyme Central School
Elementary Awards
March
Kindergarten - Mrs. Brennen
Library – Sirus White
Citizen – Rosamond Hunt
Most Motivated & Physical Education –
Rocco Tuck
Academic – Samara Kate Dowe
Art & Music Vocal – Xavier Best
Kindergarten – Ms. Sullivan
Library & Physical Education – Drew
Eassa
Art – Nicole Grant
Academic – Dakota MacMillan
Citizen & Music Vocal – Maile Perdue
Most Motivated – Dakota Brown
1 st Grade– Mrs. Malone
Academic & Library – Billy Brennen
Citizen – Jillian Alberry
Most Motivated – Wyatt Avery
Art – Aurora Hurley
Physical Education – Summer Reichert
Music Vocal – Logan McDonald
1 st Grade – Mrs. Trottier
Academic – Preston Mitchell
Citizen – Kaiden Bochenek
Most Motivated – Logynn Dickerson
Library – Jaidyn Strock
Music Vocal – Kristin Widrick
Art – Ethan O’Brien
Physical Education – Anna Ragan
2 nd Grade – Mrs. McClusky
Most Motivated – Courtney Kerley
Citizen & Art – Malena Stevenson
Academic, Library, Music Vocal, &
Physical Education – Landen Sawyer
3 rd Grade – Mr. Heath
Academic – Leah Goutremout
Citizen – Brandon Malloy
Most Motivated & Physical Education –
Xena Skipper
Art & Library – Karyssa Parker
Music Vocal – Joey Sherman
3 rd Grade – Mrs. Tedford
Academic – Savanna Dickerson
Citizen – Kaitlin DaSilva
Art – Calandra LaFontaine
Library – Sean McCool
Physical Education – Molly Farrell
Most Motivated & Music Vocal –
Driston Bochenek
4 th Grade - Mrs. Perkins
Academic – Aniyah Henderson
Citizen – Tyler Wilson
Art, Physical Education, & Music Vocal
– Molly Timmerman
Most Motivated – Marlana Wilson
Library - Jade Adams
4 th Grade – Mrs. Wagenaar
Academic – Olivia Ososkalo
Citizen – Alex Slate
Most Motivated – Kayden Wilson
Art – Chloe Arquiette
Library – Breanna Bishop
Physical Education – Alexandria Marolf
Music Vocal – Christian Heyl
5 th Grade - Mrs. Ditch
Most Motivated – Cole Avery
Library & Music Vocal – Riley
Aubertine
Academic – Jaycee Paige
Physical Education – Brian O’Donnell
Art – Marcus Adams
Citizen – Kimberleigh DaSilva
2 nd Grade - Mrs. Perry
Academic – Natalia Ososkalo
Citizen – Antonia Bruno
Most Motivated & Library – Denilson
DaSilva
Art, Physical Education, & Music Vocal –
Ellie Best
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Visit Regents Review 2.0 - New York's Most Popular Regents Test Preparation
Site
The 2013 Regents Review 2.0 programs will begin airing on NYS Public
Television stations on May 6 (contact your local station for a schedule of dates and times).
The one-hour review shows in this Regents test preparation series are also streamed on the
web at www.regentsreviewlive.net, where you'll find information on exam dates and tips,
links to all the NYS Public Television stations and much more. Regent exams covered are:
English, Integrated Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Earth Science, Living
Environment, Chemistry, Physics, Global History & Geography, and US History & Govt.
Booster Club Calendar Orders
It's once again time to order your LCS Booster Club Calendar. The calendars are still
just $5.00. Included in that fee is the option to list birthdays, and anniversaries of anyone
living in your household; also you may list memorials. If you wish to list dates of people not
living in your household, you may do so at a cost of $.50 per listing.
A table will be set up on May 21 at the parking lot entrance, or you may contact
Eleanor Van Ness at 649-2606. Payment will be due with order.
Please try to support this fund raiser by the LCS Booster Club. They are very
generous with their support of all programs at LCS, such as Odyssey of the Mind, awards for
sports, field trips, scholarships for graduation, grandparents breakfast for Kindergarten,
Reading Week, etc.
Relay for Life Penny Drive
Winners of pizza/ice cream parties are Miss Seymour’s period 1 class and Mrs.
Brennen’s Kindergarten. Mrs. Brennen’s class raised $117, $8.36 per student, and Miss
Seymour’s class raised $13.69 per student.
Relay for Life’s Chicken Barbeque is Back!
Save the Date: Monday, May 20
Where: The Blue Heron Restaurant
When: Begins at 4:00 PM- Eat in or take out!
How: Carrie Green has once again donated the use of her restaurant to the Lyme
Lights Relay team for the evening. Also, Andy Barber is again donating his time and
grilling expertise to BBQ the chickens for us. Mmmmm, I can smell them cooking
already!
How Much? A mere $10!!
What’s included? A yummy quarter chicken, salt potatoes, macaroni salad, beans
and a roll.
HELP MAKE CANCER A THING OF THE PAST! IT TAKES TOO MANY!
HELP US FIND THE CURE!
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Lyme Café May 2013
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
SUPERINTENDENT
CONFERENCE DAY-
NO SCHOOL
2
Toast/peanut butter
Spirals in meat sauce
Romaine lettuce
Bread
Pudding
Fruit variety
3
Egg burritos
Fish sandwich
French fries
Carrots
Fresh fruit
6
Toast/jelly
Chicken nuggets
Mashed potatoes
Carrots
Rolls (HS)
Fruit mix
7
Graham crackers with
peanut butter
Italian dunkers with
sauce
Spinach salad
Jell-o
Fruit variety
8
Breakfast bars
Deli works: Turkey,
ham, tuna, lettuce,
cheese
Cauliflower
Fruit choice
9
Toast/peanut butter
“Sloppy” Joes with
cole slaw
Green beans
Pudding
Fruit mix
10
Pancakes
Grilled cheese
Soup
Crackers
Carrots
Fruit choice
13 “Alien” Day
“Spaceship” French toast
14 “Read My Shirt” Day
“Healthy” breakfast bars
15 “School Spirit” Day
“Golden” toast
16 “Favorite Character”
“Scooby’s” run for pizza
17 “Crazy Hair” Day
“Snarley” egg sandwich
“Saucer” pizza
“Green planet” salad
“Moonwalk” frozen juice
“Out of the world” fruit
“Scared” chicken fajita
salad
“Straightly” breadsticks
“Squire & sweet” graham
crackers
“Choice” fruit
Lyme’s chicken patty
“Green” broccoli
“Golden” cheese sauce
“Indian” fruit
“Shaggy’s” breakfast special
“Velma’s” French toast
“Fred’s” potato patty
“Daphne’s” surprise
“Scooby’s” fruit juice
“Mystery” sauce
“Crazy hair” spaghetti
“Mousse” meatball
sandwich
“Pick up” carrots
“Tieback” fruit
20
Toast/peanut butter
21
Bagels
22
French toast
23
Toast/jelly
24
SCHOOL CLOSED
Hot dogs
Sauerkraut/beans
Seasoned rotini
Fruit choice
Spirals with meat sauce
Romaine lettuce
Bread/butter
Pudding
Fruit variety
Rib sandwich
French fries
Pickles
Fruit mix
Chicken patty
Carrot sticks
Fresh fruit
Fruit snacks
27
SCHOOL CLOSED
28
Toast/jelly
29
Donuts
30
Peanut butter roll-ups
31
Waffles
Mac & cheese
Peas
Rolls
Fruit variety
Chicken nuggets
Mashed potatoes
Corn
Fruit mix
Deli works: turkey, ham,
tuna, roast beef, lettuce
Carrot sticks
Fruit choice
“Shrimp” plate: shrimp,
fries, hush puppies
Cole slaw
Fruit salad
Daily Breakfast:
Juice, Milk, Cereal, &
Different Entrees
Grade 6-12 Grab-n-go
Breakfast: Juice, Milk, Cereal,
Entrée or Bagel & Cream
Cheese or Breakfast Bars
Fruit Variety:
Applesauce, Peaches, Pears,
Pineapple,, Mixed Fruit, &
Mandarin Oranges
Daily Sandwich Choices
or
Pre-packaged deli salad
or
8 oz Yogurt with bread
Fresh Fruit Daily:
Apples, Oranges, Bananas
And Milk daily for lunch
HS = High School grades 9-12
MS= Middle School grades 6-8
EL= Elementary grades PreK-5
PRICES
Breakfast $1.00
Lunch PreK-5 $1.75
Lunch 6-12 $2.25
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May 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Superintendent’s Conf
Day
Senior Trip
11:17 AM Select Chorus
Rehearsal
4:30 PM Boys’ V Baseball
vs. South Lewis (A)
4:30 PM Girls’ V Softball
vs. South Lewis (A)
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Senior Trip
8:45 AM Elementary Awards
11:17 AM Select Chorus
Rehearsal
1:00 PM Physicals-4th,7th,
New
2:15 PM Select Chorus
Rehearsal
5:30 PM Girl Scouts
3
Senior Trip
11:45 AM DARE Graduation
4:30 PM Boys’ Mod Baseball vs.
ABay (A)
4:30 PM Girls’ Mod Softball vs.
ABay (A)
4:30 PM Boys’ V Baseball vs.
Copenhagen (A)
4:30 PM Girls’ V Softball vs.
Copenhagen (A)
4
Senior Trip
8:00 AM Zumba
5
12:00 PM YC
Grades 5-8 Boys’
Basketball
2:00 PM YC
Grades 9-12
Boys’ Basketball
6
Summer Soccer League 5/6-
8/1
11:17 AM Select Chorus
Rehearsal
2:15 PM Select Chorus
Rehearsal
4:00 PM After School Program
(G)
4:30 PM Boys’ V Baseball vs.
Belleville-Henderson (A)
4:30 PM Girls’ V Softball vs.
Belleville-Henderson (A)
6:00 PM Zumba
7
11:17 AM Select Chorus
Rehearsal
4:00 PM After School
Program (G)
4:30 PM Boys’ V Baseball
vs. ABay (H)
4:30 PM Girls’ V Softball
vs. ABay (H)
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11:17 AM Select Chorus
Rehearsal
2:15 PM Select Chorus
Rehearsal
4:30 PM Boys’ Mod Baseball
vs. LaFargeville (A)
4:30 PM Girls’ Mod Softball
vs. LaFargeville (A)
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4:30 PM Boys’ V Baseball
vs. Belleville-
Henderson (H)-Seniors
Recognition
4:30 PM Girls’ V Softball
vs. Belleville-
Henderson (H)-Seniors
Recognition
5:30 PM Girl Scouts
10
8:30 AM Kindergarten
Screening
10:34 AM Clarkson professor
visiting Science grades 6-8 &
10-12
4:30 PM Boys’ Mod Baseball
vs. Copenhagen (H)
4:30 PM Girls’ Mod Softball
vs. Copenhagen (H)
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8:00 AM Zumba
8:30 AM Band Aids
Bake Sale/Car Wash
11:00 PM Boys’ V
Baseball vs. Beaver
River (A)
11:00 PM Girls’ V
Softball vs. Beaver
River (A)
12
12:00 PM YC
Grades 5-8 Boys’
Basketball
2:00 PM YC
Grades 9-12
Boys’ Basketball
13
4:00 PM Cheerleading
-Open Gym
4:30 PM Boys’ Mod
Baseball vs. Sackets
Harbor (A)
4:30 PM Girls’ Mod
Softball vs. Sackets
Harbor (A)
6:00 PM Zumba
14 15
9:00 AM Grade 1 to
Wellesley Island
9:00 AM Grade 5 to
Old McDonald’s Farm
6:30 PM Jr/Sr Spring
Concert
16
4:30 PM Boys’ Mod
Baseball vs. Belleville-
Henderson (A)
4:30 PM Girls’ Mod
Softball vs. Belleville-
Henderson (A)
5:30 PM Girl Scouts
6:00 PM BOE Meeting
17 18
8:00 AM Zumba
4:00 PM Jr. Prom
Grand March @ Copley
House
7:30 PM Jr. Prom @
Bonnie Castle
19
12:00 PM YC
Grades 5-8 Boys’
Basketball
2:00 PM YC
Grades 9-12
Boys’ Basketball
20
8:30 AM PTSO Book Fair
9:00 AM Camfel Productions: Get a
Grip (primary) 10:15 (intermediate)
10:00 AM Physics Class to Darien
Lake
4:00 PM Cheerleading-Open Gym
4:30 PM Boys’ Mod Baseball vs.
ABay (H)
4:30 PM Girls’ Mod Softball vs.
ABay (H)
6:00 PM Zumba
21
7:00 AM-9:00
PM Budget Vote
8:30 AM PTSO Book
Fair
5:30 PM PTSO Book
Fair
22
Grade 4 Science Performance
Test
8:30 AM PTSO Book
Fair
4:30 PM Boys’ Mod
Baseball vs. LaFargeville
(H)
4:30 PM Girls’ Mod
Softball vs. LaFargeville
(H)
23
Reading Recovery Cluster
Visit
8:30 AM PTSO Book
Fair
8:30 AM Kindergarten
Grandparents’ Day
9:00 AM Band Day-10th
Mountain Division Band
2:00 PM 10th Mountain
Division Band Assembly
5:30 PM Girl Scouts
24
SCHOOL
CLOSED
25
8:00 AM Zumba
7:00 PM Marching
Band Kick
Off—Uncle
Sam’s Boat Tours
26
9:00 AM Naples Marching
Band Rehearsal
12:00 PM YC Grades 5-8
Boys’ Basketball
2:00 PM YC Grades 9-12
Boys’ Basketball
3:00 PM Theresa Memorial
Cup Parade
27
MEMORIAL
DAY-SCHOOL
CLOSED
9:00 AM Chaumont
Memorial
Day Parade
28
SCHOOL
CLOSED
29
10:00 AM Earth
Science Class to
Lake Placid
10:30 AM Student
Council
Blood Drive
30
5:30 PM Girl
Scouts
31
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Lyme Central School District
11868 Academy Street
PO Box 219
Chaumont, NY 13622
School Phone (315) 649-2417
School Fax (315) 649-2663
Bus Garage (315) 649-2723
Website
www.lymecsd.org
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, May 1—Superintendent’s Conference Day
(no school)
Wednesday, May 15—Jr/Sr Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 21—Budget Vote
Friday, May 24—No school
Monday, May 27—No school
Tuesday, May 28—No school