Daily Bulletin: Thursday, November 9

REQUIRED Directory Photos for freshmen, sophomore, and juniors – November 9 & 10

Island Photography will be on campus to take directory photos/school portraits of juniors, sophomores, and freshmen on Thursday, November 9, and Friday, November 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Katharine Brush Library. No appointments are necessary and students may come whenever they are able. These photos are REQUIRED and will be used in the school's directory. The photos will also be available for purchase. Portrait proofs will be emailed to you, so there is no need to pre-pay and absolutely no obligation to buy photos. If you think your parents will want to purchase a school photo, please be sure to dress accordingly. You can change back into your spirit week clothes after your photo.

To receive paper proofs and order forms, please visit www.islandphoto.com to register your mailing address. When on the site, select "School Portraits," and then choose "Customer Sign-Up." You may register multiple physical and email addresses. Paper proofs will be mailed only to registered physical addresses.

REMINDER Spirit Week Special Dress Code — Thursday and Friday

Show your Pelican Pride ahead of Friday night's pep rally. Dress to the theme of the day (while keeping dress appropriate for school) and send in the best spirit pictures to @soarpelican on Instagram!

Thursday: Rep your hometown with traditional wear, your state color, or even your country's flag colors.

Friday: Deck out like you LOVE LOOMIS (<3) by wearing every LC clothing item you can fit on your body.

Soar Pelican! – Dean Donegan

REMINDER Chamber Music Recital — Thursday, November 9
Please join the Loomis Chaffee Chamber Music Class as we present our fall term recital at 7:30 p.m. in Hubbard Performance Hall. Students have been working on a variety of pieces and are looking forward to sharing their works with you. Pieces on the program include Mozart's Piano Quartet in g minor, a wonderful sonata for piano Four Hands by French composer Francis Poulenc and a rousing sonata for cello and piano by Arthur Honneger. Concert Credit will be given for attending. See the attached program.

UPDATE Boys' Golf Team Meeting — Postponed

The Boys' Golf Team Meeting for Friday, Nov. 10, is postponed because of an emergency faculty meeting. Stay tuned for a future meeting.

REMINDER Exam Schedule Changes

Students who need to make changes to their exams due to personal or travel conflicts, please pick up a form from either the Academic or Deans Offices. Please obtain the proper signatures and return the form by Friday, November 10, 2017. Any questions please contact Mr. DeConinck.

REMINDER College Office Fall Term Study Break for Seniors
Come to the College Office any time on Friday, November 10 for a fall term study break. We will have munchkins and cider in the College Office lounge, and stacks of blank thank you cards for you to fill out and give to the teachers who wrote your college recommendations. We hope to see you there!

REMINDER Yale Alley Cats Acapella — Friday, November 10

On Friday, November 10th at 7 p.m. the Yale Alley Cats will have a concert in the chapel.The Alley Cats are an all male a cappella group that has a wide repertoire of music. The AlleyCats have traveled the world and are very well known. Come hear this amazing group before you head to the pep rally. This will be a concert credit opportunity.

REMINDER ¡Finals Fiesta! Spanish Resource Center Review Party and November Dates

This Friday, November 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Spanish Resource Center is hosting a Finals Fiesta in Founders 15! Whether you have a final exam, project, or essay, we have students in CL Spanish classes who want to help you do your best! Chips, salsa, and other snacks will be provided.

Additionally, please check the attached Google Calendar to see when the SRC is open for help in grammar, speaking, and writing in Spanish. We are located in Study Room 2 on the second floor of the library—just look for the Spanish Resource Center Sign.

NEW Boys Varsity Basketball Managers Needed

If you are interested in managing the Boys Varsity basketball team please e-mail Coach Battistoni. It is a great experience where you will travel to NYC and Boston a few times.

Transportation to Boston for Thanksgiving

If you are looking to get to Boston for the Thanksgiving Holiday please contact Virginia_DeConinck@Loomis.org ASAP as we are trying to coordinate transportation there for students.

Tryouts for Varsity Boys Squash

Boys Varsity Squash Try-outs start Monday, 11/13, 4-5:30pm. (JV Boys Squash Tryouts will take place after Thanksgiving Break.)
Next week's schedule:
Monday: 4-5:30
Tuesday: 4-5:30
Wednesday: 1:30-3:30
Thursday: 1:30-2:30
Friday: 1-3 (Optional)

Gaia Art!

Milton Academy wants writers and artists from multiple schools to submit their work for inclusion in their monthly Gaia Issues. Gaia is a website, created by Milton Students, that displays and raises awareness about environmental issues across the world. We want Loomis students to submit their visual art or written work that relates to the environment! For submission email Kalina_Szemraj@loomis.org.

Group Advisory on Monday, November 13

Following up on Mr. Trenchard's note to the LC community about the discovery of swastika graffiti, it is important that we take some time to focus on the values that members of our community share.

For Monday's group advisory meetings during the Community Time, students and their advisors will discuss the impact of incidents such as this on our community's ability to be respectful and inclusive, as well as the importance of not being a bystander. Communities are stronger when they engage in such discussions and learn from each other.

Some advisors may decide to combine their advisory groups with others, and, if so, they will be in touch with you if you will meet in a location other than where you have met earlier in the term.

If you have ideas or suggestions for these discussions, please reach out to one or all of the following faculty members: Elizabeth Parada, Sara Markman, Molly Pond, Eric LaForest, Mary Liscinsky, or Webb Trenchard. Thank you.

Science Resource Center

As we get closer to review and finals week, we wanted to remind you that the Science Resource Center is open 8-9:30 Mondays and Thursdays for Chemistry and Physics help. Biology questions are welcome as well. Come by if you need any help!

Girls Diving as a Winter Sport!

Girls, looking for a winter sport? The Girls Swimming and Diving team is looking for any girls who would like to participate in diving for the winter. No experience necessary although a gymnastic/tumbling background is certainly helpful. If interested or have any questions, please contact Mr. DeConinck or Mrs. Scanlon in the Athletic Office to sign up!

Course Change Deadline — Friday, November 17

The deadline for course changes for the winter term is Friday, November 17 at 5:00pm. After that date, only level changes will be allowed. Any questions, please see Mr. DeConinck or Mr. Lawrence in the Academic Office.

Thanksgiving Transportation Form
Thanksgiving Break is Friday, November 17 through Monday, November 27, 2017.
Fill out the attached form ASAP to reserve transportation for Thanksgiving break.

The cost for Loomis transportation is between $35 and $50 (billed to your LC Student Account.). The bus leaves from the back of the Athletics Complex (across from the track). The shuttle to the Bradley International Airport is $5.00 charged to your LC Account.

Departures from Loomis:
Bradley International Airport — Departure times from campus: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
JFK Airport — Departure Times: 2 p.m. drop off at respective terminals. Scheduled arrival at approximately 5:30 p.m. (traffic dependent). Recommended that flights are not booked before 7:00 p.m.

Stamford/ Penn Station — Departure from campus: 1:30 p.m. Arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station: 3:30 p.m. (traffic dependent) Drop-off at New York's Penn Station: 31st street between 7th and 8th Avenues, scheduled arrival between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. (traffic dependent)

Return Trips back to Loomis:

*Loomis does not offer pick-up at Bradley International Airport. Students should plan to take a taxi from the airport to campus.
JFK Airport — Pick up at 2 p.m. preferably from Terminal 1 or students respective terminal
Penn Station — Pick up at 3 p.m. (31st street between 7th and 8th Avenues)
Stamford — Pick up at 4:30 p.m. at Amtrak station (traffic dependent)

Questions or concerns, contact Mrs. DeConinck.

Project Green Clothing Drive
If you have clothes that you don't wear anymore, look for our clothing drive bins around campus. You can find one in your dorm or in the gym. We take most clothing EXCLUDING underwear, socks, and things in tattered or unusable condition. All donations will be used by Project Green or donated to local places of need. For more information, feel free to contact becca_mucheru@loomis.org mark_valadez@loomis.org lilith_yu@loomis.org or freya_rich@loomis.org

Girls Varsity Hockey Managers Needed

The girls varsity hockey team is looking for managers for this winter season! If you are interested in getting your sports credit taken care of while watching some of the best girls hockey in New England please reach out to Mrs. Leyden (email: liz_leyden@loomis.org).

After School Graphic Design Program

Students: learn Photoshop, Illustrator, and other creative design apps this winter term. Sign up for the after school Graphic Design club sport/athletic exemption. No prior experience necessary! Have fun while learning and making creative digital projects. Space is limited. Email Ms. Scanlon to sign up: vicky_scanlon@loomis.org. For questions, email Mr. Ryan: christian_ryan@loomis.org

Work Program Changes
If you are looking to change your work job, email Ms. Cross, at Debbie_Cross@loomis.org by Wednesday, November 8. NEE ROOM HOURS - Ms. Cross will be in the SNIF on Friday, November 3, during the Community Free. Please stop by if you have any questions about your winter term!

Athletics Independent Study Deadline: Wednesday, November 15
All students wishing to pursue an independent study for athletic credit during the winter term should submit a written proposal with a detailed outline to Ms. Cabot, Athletic Director, no later than Wednesday, November 15. As a candidate for an ISP, you must arrange for a project advisor (who will maintain contact with an off-campus coach, if applicable). The independent study must be equivalent in time, effort, and accomplishment to work in a club or interscholastic sport.

Gilchrist Environmental Fellowship Announcement
Applications for the Gilchrist Environmental Fellowship are now available. See the attached documents to explain more about the program and application. Please contact Jeff Dyreson for questions.
Gilchrist Environmental Fellowship Program

Gilchrist Environmental Fellowship Application

QRC Hours

As we get closer to the end of the fall term, we'd like to remind you that the QRC is open in the library from 8-9:30 p.m. on study hall evenings, and the QRC in Clark is staffed most blocks. Our schedule for the daytime QRC is which is also posted on the cork-board in the QRC. No appointments needed.

Pedestrian Safety - Reflective Apparel
Campus Safety reminder to our morning runners and walkers around the Loop Road. Please wear reflective gear and bright apparel while out for your morning run or walk. The days are getting shorter and it can be dark and/or foggy in the early hours.

International Education Programs

The Alvord Center is excited to announce this year's slate of International Education Programs:

Spring Break - THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS & UTAH
Summer Break - SPAIN, VIETNAM/CAMBODIA, & PUERTO RICO

For more information about the programs and links to the application & advisor recommendation, check out our website (www.loomischaffee.org/student-travel). Have a question? Stop by the Alvord Center or email Mrs. Matlack (marley_matlack@loomis.org).

Loom Fall Online Publication

The Loom is having a fall online publication this year! If you want to share any of your literary work or art (poem, prose, photography, etc.), submit your work to Kate_Saxton@loomis.org by November 10. If you have any questions in terms of submission, please contact Ms. Saxton or Louisa Gao.