ANNOUNCEMENTS for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020    

TUE  10/13  

Plymouth State University, Virtual Visit , 10:15-11:00 am Diploma Committee Meeting, Virtual , 12:30-1:30 pm Anna Maria College, Virtual Visit , 1:30-2:15

FRI  10/16  

Solidarity Day  Community Milkbreak, Virtual , 9:42-10:02 am University of Vermont, Virtual Visit , 10:15-11:00 American International College, Virtual Visit , 11:00-11:45 Community Night-cancelled

WED  10/14  

Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Virtual Visit , 10:15-11:00 am Academic Middle Managers’ Meeting, Virtual , 12:00-1:00 pm BU Wheelock: TL 525 (OL), 4:00-7:15 BU Wheelock: SE 613 (OL), 7:40-8:55

SAT  10/17   SUN  10/18   

Saturday School - cancelled

THU  10/15  

BU Wheelock: SE 584 (OL), 4:00-7:15 pm

MON  10/19   

Washington & Jefferson College, Virtual Visit , 9:00-9:45 am Departmental Milkbreak, 9:42-10:02 Pace University, Westchester Campus, Virtual Visit , 11:00-11:45

 From Ms. Moy for the GSA  Solidarity Day Friday, Oct. 16th will be Landmark's annual Al ly Day. This year, we are expanding our focus to voice our support of the Black Lives Matter movement, and are calling it Solidarity Day. We do this in respect to the current climate highlighting historic harm done to Black people, and the responsibility to adjust language, ideas, and actions that are appropriate and reflect the voices of those most impacted by oppressive systems and behaviors. This day is a chance for us to come together as a community and reflect on the following pledge:

I believe that all students, regardless of race, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression deserve to feel safe and supported, and that Black lives matter. That means I pledge to: ● Try to listen to perspectives and experiences that differ from my own, and to keep an open mind. ● Not use racist, or anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) language or slurs. ● Intervene, if I safely can, in situations where students are being harassed or tell an adult. ● Support efforts to end bullying and harassment. ● Encourage others to be Allies.

Since this is a unique year and we need to hold events like this in a safe manner, instead of our usual sign in the cafeteria during break periods, we will instead have a digital pledge to sign which we will send out to students and staff that morning. All community members may sign the pledge digitally to show their support. We will have pins available on a table in the Alexander lobby if you wish to take one. We will also have a new Rainbow Peace Flag on display in the cafeteria courtesy of Ms. Kwedor! If you are interested in the meaning of the flag, take a look next to it and read Ms. Kwedor’s write-up. We will also send the explanation out via email. Showing your support on this day is completely voluntary. Thank you! - The GSA Learn more at the GLSEN website: http://www.glsen.org/allyweek/betterallies   From the Student Life Department  Trivia Night Want to spend time socializing with your classmates? The student life department will sponsor a Trivia Night for each grade - 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. Here is the schedule:

Grade 9: Tuesday, October 6 Grade 10: Thursday, October 8 Grade 11: Tuesday, October 13 Grade 12: Thursday, October 15

We will play some Kahoot trivia games from 8-9pm on each night with each grade. I or Mr. Fauci will send you the Google Meet code the day of your grade's trivia night. Let us know if your class wants to organize a dress-up theme for your night. Hope you can join us!

 From the Office of Guidance and Transition Upcoming College Visits Admissions reps from the following list will hold zoom meetings this week and next. Interested students should sign up on the Rep visit sign up sheet in their Transition Google Classroom . Please sign no later than 3:00 the day before so we may cancel with schools in a timely manner if needed. Tuesday, October 13  Period 3 - Plymouth State University Period 7 - Anna Maria College Wednesday, October 14  Period 3 - Johnson & Wales University, Providence Friday, October 16  Period 3 - University of Vermont Period 4 - American International College From Rev. Ferguson  WISDOM QUOTES In the book of Psalms from the Bible, King David expresses his contentedness in the life that God gave him by saying this in Psalm 16:5-6 “Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.”         

 

Fac���y  From Mr. Mansfield  Notices of Performance  The first academic quarter ends Friday, October 23rd. A reminder to all that any first quarter "Warnings" you may have are due Tuesday, October 13th thus providing reasonable time to effect a change in student performance. Department Heads and Academic Advisors, please ensure that the original Warning copies are turned in to Beverly Carpenter (with a copy to me). A further reminder that warnings need to be sent prior to assigning a grade of C-, D+, D, D- or F. Additionally, Warnings may be sent without a letter grade included if the COMMENT/RECOMMENDATION section adequately reflects the purpose/concern for the Notice. Please contact me should you have a question. Thank you… From Mrs. Zelenka  CPR & First Aid reminder  Those who completed this fall’s AHA recertification training for CPR/AED and/or First Aid should be receiving an email from ecards@heart.org (Jeff Morin) shortly. Please claim your card and forward a copy of it to czelenka@landmarkschool.org . (Either format is fine: Full report or Wallet size.) If you do not receive an ecard that you are expecting by October 16, let me know so we can follow up before the November 1 deadline. Thank you!