October 2008
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National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Posted October 1
The National Merit Scholarship Program has announced that seniors, Noah Hindes and Magdalena Newhouse have been chosen as semifinalists. Noah and Laney were part of a group of approximately 16,000 elite, academically talented high school seniors chosen for this distinguished honor. Both seniors are eligible to work toward achieving finalist status in the National Merit Scholarship Program. To become a finalist, each semifinalist winner must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. The finalists selected, in the spring, are chosen based on their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
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The long and short of the first day
Posted October 1
On Thursday, August 28, LCDS held its 100th First Day with an opening ceremony and the traditional walk from the field house to the school’s front door. For some, the First Day walk around the school was long and new. For others, having taken part in numerous First Day ceremonies, this journey has become a short, enjoyable stroll down memory lane - one worth sharing.
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The good and great of the picnic
Posted October 1
Although it rained on Sept. 12, it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm and spirit of fun for the crowd that attended the All-School Picnic. The Parents Association adapted this traditional outside gathering into an inside festive occasion on short notice.
From fried chicken and pizza to children’s games and a spirited tug-of-war competition, this Centennial year picnic was one to remember. New and old families, mingled together in the field house, gym and dining commons enjoying the time together to eat, play games and listen to live music. -
Seniors bound to bond
Posted October 1
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the entire senior class (37 students) spent the day engaging in bonding activities at Lancaster County’s Central Park. After enjoying a continental breakfast at LCDS, the group then traveled by bus to the county park. The morning activities included an “Action Socialization Experience” that was organized and led by county park employees. LCDS students climbed walls, walked on low ropes, and performed a series of other trust-building activities. The students enjoyed a pizza lunch at the park, followed by election of class officers. The day concluded with the group collecting and brainstorming ideas regarding their senior year at LCDS. Beautiful weather and lots of fun characterized the day.
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Come to Race for Home - Oct. 4
Posted October 1
Race for Home to benefit the Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity will take place on Saturday, October, 4 at 11:00 a.m. on the LCDS athletic fields and surrounding trails. The race is a 3.1-mile run (male-female pair event) and a 1-mile walk (individual event). The event is part of the activities slated for the LDCS Centennial Homecoming weekend.
The registration fee is $5 per person for pre-registration (received by September 30) and $7 on race day. All funds go directly to Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity. This year, Habitat for Humanity plans to use the funds raised from LCDS’s Race for Home event for the building of eight local new townhomes on the corner of South Queen and Seymour Streets in Lancaster.
Race day registration will be held from 10 – 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is greatly preferred to help the race start on time. Entry forms for the Race for Home are available on the LCDS website, www.e-lcds.org (see parents/formsandflyers), or by contacting Todd at troutt@e-lcds.org. Anyone unable to attend, but still wanting to be part of this cause, may make contributions to the Race for Home event (which supports Habitat Humanity) by contacting Todd Trout.
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Sign up to see NYC
Posted October 1
So, you want to get away for a day and see something different. Well, here is your chance. The New York City Bus Trip to “do as you please” is scheduled for Saturday, November 15. The bus will leave LCDS at 7:00 a.m. and will drop you off in the Times Square area. We plan to arrive back at LCDS at approximately 11:00 p.m. Cost is only $45/person so sign up early. Skip the hassle of driving and parking in the city and reserve your seat on the coach bus. You and your family will arrive in NYC just as the holiday season begins. To get a registration form, go to www.lancastercountryday.org/parents/formsandflyers.asp. Direct any questions to Beth Otto (717) 392-2916 x271. Please note: All students must be accompanied by an adult.
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100 years in the making
Posted October 1
On Thursday, Sept. 17, LCDS reached a major milestone - the school turned 100 years old. LCDS held a Centennial birthday celebration to recognize the fist day school opened in 1908. In recognition of this significant day, all students, faculty and staff assembled in the field house for a special birthday celebration.
After a short presentation by Steve Lisk, Head of School, seniors Mary Tsai and John Spurlock lit the candles on the birthday cake followed by first graders, Jacob Hedbavny and Grace Gardner who blew them out. Music teacher, Kim Lansinger Ankney informed the audience of the origins of the birthday song, dating back to the late 1880’s, afterwhich she led everyone in a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. Following the ceremony in the field house, excitement abounded as students savored birthday cupcakes in the dining commons.
In keeping with the 100 theme, students added to the celebration by wearing 100 of something. The students’ imagination and originality in this endeavor added to the festive occasion. Some examples of their creativity included: writing the number 100 on their face or shirt, wearing necklaces made of paperclips, paper or candy, creating special hair decorations, donning colorful glasses, applying band aids or stickers to their pants or shirt. The excitement and enthusiasm of the students made this a memorable event.
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Centennial Sensations
Posted October 1
Phys. Ed teacher, Dale Mylin informed the students at the opening day ceremony that one hundred years ago, jumping jacks were called side straddle hops.
Music teacher, Kim Lansinger Ankney gave a brief history on the Happy Birthday song at the Sept. 17 Centennial birthday celebration. In the late 1880’s, the original version of the song was sung by a school teacher to her students. Later it was adapted to incorporate the birthday theme.
Original words:
Good morning to you,
Good morning to you,
Good morning, dear children,
Good morning to all.
Teachers, Carrie Haggerty and Jo Anne Farley read the book “One Hundred Hungry Ants” by Elinor J. Pinczes to their first graders. -
Karate kid conquers
Posted October 1
After four years of hard work, third grader, Sami DeSanctis, received her 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo, a Korean Martial Art, at ATA Karate for Kids in Wyomissing, PA this past summer. After getting this accomplishment under her belt, she has decided to move on to another sport - soccer!
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Off the shelf
Posted October 1
LCDS’s science department is hosting a monthly film series entitled “Off the Shelf”. This month’s movie night will be held on Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in room 111. The film featured is The End of Suburbia, which takes a look at oil depletion and the collapse of the American dream. As energy prices skyrocket in the coming years, how will the populations of suburbia react to the collapse of their dream? (78 minutes) This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Bunny Bromley at 392-9216 ext. 611 or e-mail bromleyb@e-lcds.org.
October 2008