Newsletter #16
Friday, January 28, 2011
Lyme Kindergarden Reenacts Rosa Parks’ Stand for Equality
the
Lyme School
Serving the Lyme Community for over 100 years
Newsletter
One of the traditions which exists at the Lyme school is that on a Friday Morning Meeting in January we recognize events which symbolize the lives, dedication and sacrifice of those who have pursued the dream of equality. As has been the tradition one of these events is Rosa Parks refusal to relinquish her seat on a Montgomery Transit Bus. On December 1st, 1955 as Rosa Parks rode the bus home from her job at the Montgomery Fair Department Store. Rosa boarded the bus, paid her fare, and sat down in the first row behind the seats reserved for the whites. This was in the eleventh row and almost in the middle of the bus. The bus made its way along its route and the seats reserved for whites only began to fill up. When all of the seats were full, and there were still three whites standing the bus driver moved toward the back of the bus and demanded that four black people relinquish their seats to the white people. The bus driver then asked her why she did not get up and move and she told him that she did not feel that she should have to. In her autobiography, Parks wrote, "People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me as being old then. I was forty-two. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in. I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move. Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it." Source: RosaParksFacts.com
Multi Age Focuses on Lyme’s 250 Year History 1761 - 2011
The Multi Age Program is part of the Lyme School curriculum intended to encourage peer to peer mentoring, leadership, and a sense of responsibility to one another through building relationships across age groups. Each month students gather in their multi age groups and participate in a common project. Past projects have included the writing community holiday cards, creating displays to raise pennies for “Pennies for Peace”, Greg Mortenson’s crusade to build schools in remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan; as well as many many other projects. For the remainder of 2011 students will be focusing their attention of learning about Lyme’s past in preparation for the town’s 250th Anniversary which will be held this summer August 5th - 7th. Teachers will Imagination and Knowledge be working with Lyme’s Historical Society to learn all about Lyme’s past. Students will be engaging in several interactive tours, and activities which will be on display on the Anniversary Weekend this summer. This year Multi age will not only be multi aged 1st-8th grade, but also multigenerational, as we all learn from those who have come before us. Be a part of it. Patterns Make Good Forts Volunteer or just mark Observing and creating patterns is a fun your calendar and plan Lyme Center’s Chesley School mathematical concept however what circa 1800s on attending the Eliza and Casey discovered is that pat‐ celebration this summer. terns make excellent forts as well !
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• Volume: 5 • 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
Weekend of August 5th - 7th, 2011
The Plains School 1906 The
Laura Barnes School 1958
Lyme School
Page Two
Newsletter
Lunch
Lyme School Drama
Psents
School Board News
Monday
Mark Calendar : Wednesday, March 3rd 7pm
Enjoy the humor, action and excitement of life in Missouri in the late 1840s. All of Tom Sawyer's famous adventures are included, climaxing with the life-or-death battle with Injun Joe in the cave. It's easy to see why Twain's "Life on the Mississippi" will forever be an American favorite.
Attend School Budget Meeting School Gym Get Baby Sitter Nothing Says
Happy Valentines Day like a Duck
Student Council will be sponsoring a fundraiser to benefit the Humane Society. They will be selling Valentine Ducks February 1‐4 for $1.50. The ducks will be delivered to designated individuals on February 9. Save a flower, send a duck!
Saturday February 12 , 6pm Lyme Congregational Church All are welcome! Contact Michelle [email protected]
or call 795-2030
1/31 to 2/4
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Parent’s Homework:
Pinewood Derby
Week of
Tuesday
Wednesday
Performances:
Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers or Veggie Burgers Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Fries Corn Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Beef
Local
Meat or Veggie Pizza Broccoli Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Chicken Fingers Roasted Potatoes Green Beans Garden Salad Produce Fresh Fruit
Local
March 17,18,19 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW TO DO?
Thursday
Local
BECOME A LYME LIBRARY VOLUNTEER WE HAVE SOME UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES AT THIS TIME. CALL NORA GOULD 795-2265 OR ANNE BAIRD 795-4470
k- 8 report cards in this mailing! Did yours mysteriously not make it home? Don’t worry we have copies.
Message from the
P.T.O.
Got Tops? Box Top Collection February 25th
Soft Tacos w/ salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese Peas Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Beef
Friday
Mac ‘n Cheese w/ or w/out meatballs Dinner Roll Carrots Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Al a carte Fruit and Milk are available everyday
Contact me at: [email protected] Phone: 795-2125 or just stop by. You may print color copies of the Newsletters at: www. LymeSchool.org
Converse Free Library “What’s Excel All About” with Bob Raiselis. Tuesday, February 1 at 1:30PM and repeated Wednesday evening, February 2 at 7PM. Register now for the six-week series, “Menu for the Future” to be held on Mondays from 1-2:30PM starting February 7th. Call the library at 795-4622 Tuesday, February 1 Dave Kotz talks about his family’s experiences living in India. 7PM Hot Lunch Discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. “In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
Lyme Kindergarden Reenacts Rosa Parks’ Stand for Equality
the
Lyme School
Serving the Lyme Community for over 100 years
Newsletter
One of the traditions which exists at the Lyme school is that on a Friday Morning Meeting in January we recognize events which symbolize the lives, dedication and sacrifice of those who have pursued the dream of equality. As has been the tradition one of these events is Rosa Parks refusal to relinquish her seat on a Montgomery Transit Bus. On December 1st, 1955 as Rosa Parks rode the bus home from her job at the Montgomery Fair Department Store. Rosa boarded the bus, paid her fare, and sat down in the first row behind the seats reserved for the whites. This was in the eleventh row and almost in the middle of the bus. The bus made its way along its route and the seats reserved for whites only began to fill up. When all of the seats were full, and there were still three whites standing the bus driver moved toward the back of the bus and demanded that four black people relinquish their seats to the white people. The bus driver then asked her why she did not get up and move and she told him that she did not feel that she should have to. In her autobiography, Parks wrote, "People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me as being old then. I was forty-two. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in. I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move. Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it." Source: RosaParksFacts.com
Multi Age Focuses on Lyme’s 250 Year History 1761 - 2011
The Multi Age Program is part of the Lyme School curriculum intended to encourage peer to peer mentoring, leadership, and a sense of responsibility to one another through building relationships across age groups. Each month students gather in their multi age groups and participate in a common project. Past projects have included the writing community holiday cards, creating displays to raise pennies for “Pennies for Peace”, Greg Mortenson’s crusade to build schools in remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan; as well as many many other projects. For the remainder of 2011 students will be focusing their attention of learning about Lyme’s past in preparation for the town’s 250th Anniversary which will be held this summer August 5th - 7th. Teachers will Imagination and Knowledge be working with Lyme’s Historical Society to learn all about Lyme’s past. Students will be engaging in several interactive tours, and activities which will be on display on the Anniversary Weekend this summer. This year Multi age will not only be multi aged 1st-8th grade, but also multigenerational, as we all learn from those who have come before us. Be a part of it. Patterns Make Good Forts Volunteer or just mark Observing and creating patterns is a fun your calendar and plan Lyme Center’s Chesley School mathematical concept however what circa 1800s on attending the Eliza and Casey discovered is that pat‐ celebration this summer. terns make excellent forts as well !
Spot
#
16
• Volume: 5 • 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
Weekend of August 5th - 7th, 2011
The Plains School 1906 The
Laura Barnes School 1958
Lyme School
Page Two
Newsletter
Lunch
Lyme School Drama
Psents
School Board News
Monday
Mark Calendar : Wednesday, March 3rd 7pm
Enjoy the humor, action and excitement of life in Missouri in the late 1840s. All of Tom Sawyer's famous adventures are included, climaxing with the life-or-death battle with Injun Joe in the cave. It's easy to see why Twain's "Life on the Mississippi" will forever be an American favorite.
Attend School Budget Meeting School Gym Get Baby Sitter Nothing Says
Happy Valentines Day like a Duck
Student Council will be sponsoring a fundraiser to benefit the Humane Society. They will be selling Valentine Ducks February 1‐4 for $1.50. The ducks will be delivered to designated individuals on February 9. Save a flower, send a duck!
Saturday February 12 , 6pm Lyme Congregational Church All are welcome! Contact Michelle [email protected]
or call 795-2030
1/31 to 2/4
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Parent’s Homework:
Pinewood Derby
Week of
Tuesday
Wednesday
Performances:
Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers or Veggie Burgers Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Fries Corn Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Beef
Local
Meat or Veggie Pizza Broccoli Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Chicken Fingers Roasted Potatoes Green Beans Garden Salad Produce Fresh Fruit
Local
March 17,18,19 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW TO DO?
Thursday
Local
BECOME A LYME LIBRARY VOLUNTEER WE HAVE SOME UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES AT THIS TIME. CALL NORA GOULD 795-2265 OR ANNE BAIRD 795-4470
k- 8 report cards in this mailing! Did yours mysteriously not make it home? Don’t worry we have copies.
Message from the
P.T.O.
Got Tops? Box Top Collection February 25th
Soft Tacos w/ salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese Peas Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Beef
Friday
Mac ‘n Cheese w/ or w/out meatballs Dinner Roll Carrots Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Al a carte Fruit and Milk are available everyday
Contact me at: [email protected] Phone: 795-2125 or just stop by. You may print color copies of the Newsletters at: www. LymeSchool.org
Converse Free Library “What’s Excel All About” with Bob Raiselis. Tuesday, February 1 at 1:30PM and repeated Wednesday evening, February 2 at 7PM. Register now for the six-week series, “Menu for the Future” to be held on Mondays from 1-2:30PM starting February 7th. Call the library at 795-4622 Tuesday, February 1 Dave Kotz talks about his family’s experiences living in India. 7PM Hot Lunch Discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. “In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
