We cruised through our first full week of school and the weekend will be a welcome time to rest for both teachers and students!
A few reminders:
Picture day is Tuesday, Septembe...
As we welcomed the first official Monday of the school year, Rachel Stanton and I had the opportunity to meet with the seventh graders for their first health class of the trimeste...
Thanks to the 5th grade for the great posters with inspirational quotes around the school ( example above). The school looks great with student work in the halls again!
We are w...
The 2021-22 school year is off to a great start! Check out the Morning Meeting video (13 mins) to see our incredible staff and to connect some more faces to names.
Here are a f...
School Funding 101 Forum on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 7pmSponsored by the Lyme School Board, Finance Committee
Whether it’s ongoing court cases or the forthcoming state budget, sc...
The events of 2020-2021 altered the landscape of teaching and learning, especially for music educators. Mr. Chapin re-examined his teaching methods and priorities, and envisioned n...
Hello Everyone! Can you believe we're nearing the end of the school year? While we've all faced new challenges, we've all stepped up to the plate (or should I say the three-point l...
Dear Families,
As you saw in Nurse Kati’s email, the Covid Committee continues to monitor our community and regional exposure to the Corona virus. We will be meeting Friday morni...
Hello Everyone,
Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of myself and the Lyme School. I hope you can find something that encourages you to feel grateful for the things we have.
If you are...
Lauren Halbrecht Chomko, March 7th, 1982 - October 27th, 2020
We are deeply saddened to share that Lauren Halbrecht Chomko, 38, a dedicated mother, teacher, writer, climber, hiker...
Notes from Damaris Tyler, Instrumental Tutor at Lyme School
Something amazing has been quietly happening since mid-March of this year, when students had to learn from home for a...
Update from the Front Office:
Monday is now behind us and middle schoolers are currently with their classmates and teachers on line. I am pleased that we were able to pivot so q...
In grade 8, students are studying the adolescent brain. Adolescents and their development are often misunderstood. Mood swings, impulsive actions, the need for more sleep are jus...
Here’s what happened over the last two weeks in Middle School!
Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss...
Dear Parents,
Following several conversations with parents, I was encouraged to share some thoughts about patterns you may observe with your children.
Returning to school has pro...
Dear Families and Colleagues,
As you may have heard, the School Board approved the School's request for an additional inservice day on October 8th, so we will have the 8th & 9th t...
Wow. I think I speak for ALL Lyme staff members when I report that we are incredibly proud of our amazing students! With all the changes that 2020 has brought, these folks, big and...
Last week, Grade 5 took part in their very first health class. We began with a study of the Dimensions of Wellness. Wellness encompasses a holistic approach to taking care of on...
During the first 8 days of school, middle schoolers had the opportunity to be the first group to experience PE on the Lyme Town Green. With smaller class sizes, students spread ap...