Daily Bulletin: Wednesday, December 12

NEW Daily Bulletin on Winter Break

This will be the last edition of the Daily Bulletin of 2018. We will resume on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Enjoy your break!

Apply to be a World Bulletin Assistant Editor

Founded in 2010, the World Bulletin is Loomis' bi-annual global affairs journal, aiming to expose, enlighten, and educate our school community about the world beyond the Island. The World Bulletin takes pride in its variety of student writers, drawn from all four grades, and hailing from across the United States and around the world. Last published in Spring 2017, the World Bulletin was on hiatus last year, but we're eager to renew publication, with your help! The World Bulletin staff will publish one issue this spring, then expects to be back on full schedule in 2019-20.

If you are an avid writer and a conscious and curious global citizen, please apply for an editorial position. Experience writing for the World Bulletin is not necessary. Email Ethan Levinbook for application materials, and visit our page on the Loomis website to browse past issues. For those interested in contributing only, information will be released in the spring.

Winter Break Transportation

The link for transportation is now closed. Email Mrs. DeConinck if you need to reserve a spot.

Warm Hearts, Warm Heads, and Warm Hands Deadline Extended — Thursday, December 13

The winter hats and gloves collection for those in need in our area has been extended. Thank you to the many people who donated hats and gloves this afternoon. If you would still like to donate, please bring a new or gently used warm winter hat or pair of gloves (any size) to Mrs. Henderson's office in Chaffee 123. A collection box will be placed outside the office until Thursday afternoon, so anyone can drop off their contribution at their convenience. The donations will go to various organizations serving diverse populations in Greater Hartford including Beth Emmanuel Synagogue, Jewish Family Services, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Church Street Eats Soup Kitchen, and Immacare Shelter. When we all take care of each other, there is no room for hate. Please feel free to email Mrs. Henderson or Ms. Markman for more information.

The Loom: Stranger

The fall 2018 online edition of The Loom is now live! This fall, our publication focuses on the theme "Stranger." We hope that you enjoy the creative writing and artwork of our talented student contributors!

https://loomischaffeeloom.wixsite.com/loomfall2018

Student Food Committee Application Deadline — Thursday, December 13
We are looking for three to five students who are interested in being part of the student food committee. These students help advise the Food Service Manager and Chef in areas such as food selection, creative meals, service, etc. to help the school have the best balanced program for the community. Interested students must commit to regular meetings with FLIK and should send an email to Food Service Manager, Julie Clarke, expressing interest, along with a short statement about why you wish to be part of and why you are a good fit for this committee. The application deadline is December 13. Please address any questions to Julie Clarke.

Winter Stock Market Game
The Financial Literacy Club is hosting a school-wide stock market game on Market Watch, which will begin on January 3, the first day back from the break. Participants will be given $1 million to invest, and will be allowed to day trade throughout the month of January. The game will end on Thursday January 31 by market close, and winners will be announced in class meetings on Friday, February 8. There will be prizes for the game. Currently, the overall winner will receive $75 and the winner of each class will receive $50, but we are in the process of getting more funding.

We will hold a question and answer session on Thursday, January 3 during the gap for people who need help setting up their Market Watch Portfolio. We will also hold question and answer session on Thursday, January 17 during the gap.

To register, go to https://www.marketwatch.com/game/lc-financial-challenge-2019. The password is "pelicans". If you have questions reach out to Jasper Shi, Burke Perotta, Mrs. Leyden, or Mr. DeNunzio.

Seniors and Postgraduates Spring Course Load Deadline
Please note that the deadline for setting the number of courses for spring term for seniors and postgraduates is the last school day before winter break (December 13). While changes of spring term electives can be made until the last day of winter term (March 1), the total number of courses for spring term cannot be decreased after December 13.

Dinner and a Draft — Thursday, January 3, and Friday, January 11

On Thursday, January 3, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Dr. Pauline Chen '82, author of Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflection on Mortality, will be sharing a draft of her current work and will discuss with students the writing, revising, and publishing process.

On Friday, January 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Keith Scribner '80, author and professor of writing at Oregon State University, will be reading from his newest book, Old Newgate Road (release date: January, 2019), set in Granby, Connecticut.

Students interested in attending one of the Dinner and a Draft events are invited to submit an application; Each event is limited to 15, and applications are due by Wednesday, December 12.

Schultz Fellows Application Deadline — January 3

Named after George P. Shultz, Secretary of State under President Reagan and a Loomis alumnus who visited campus last fall, the Shultz Fellowship is a think tank that actively encourages discussion across the political aisle regarding issues on campus, across the nation, and around the world. Each Thursday we host a meeting for members to come together to discuss current events. The group is currently comprised of seventeen politically diverse students spanning 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, but we are looking to add more members after winter break. Please follow this link to fill out an application by January 3. Contact Mike Francalangia, Carter Hutchinson, or Mr. LaForest for additional information.

Gilchrist Environmental Fellowship Program Application Deadline — January 5
The goal of the Gilchrist Environmental Fellowship program is to find and fund projects and people that will work towards sustainability by addressing the four pillars of environmental stewardship and discover new opportunities for education and action in the philosophy of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Eligible participants include all members of the Loomis community (individual students, student groups, individual faculty, departments, and staff).
Applications for the 2019-20 school year are available here and are due January 5. Please see this document for additional information and contact Mr. Dyreson with any questions.

Adoption Affinity Group

If any faculty, staff, or students are adopted or have adoption connections and would be interested in discussing adoption topics, please join the Adoption Affinity Group. The group will meet once or twice per month, beginning after the winter break. This affinity group will be held in a safe space to share experiences and opinions.

Please fill out this form if interested so you will be able to receive an email with information about the first meeting. You can email Olivia Malcolmson with any questions or concerns.

Katharine Brush Creative Writing Competition

"The Purple Dusk"; "The Day Before Yesterday"; "Brief Case": Choose one of these titles, drawn from the journals of author Katharine Brush, and write a flash fiction story in 1,000 words or fewer. There are many awards in many categories. Submissions due to turnitin.com no later than Monday, January 28. Please use "Class ID" 19642674 and "Enrollment Key" FlashFiction. For more information, contact Mrs. Knight.

Make Your Money at the Grill Go Farther

The Norton Center is launching a new initiative called Charitable Blend. Beginning in January, we will display profiles of three nonprofit organizations at a table near the grill in the new Scanlan Campus Center. Each time someone makes a purchase of any kind at the grill, they can vote for one of the organizations using a wooden chip made by the Phi. The nonprofit with the most votes at term's end will receive a donation. We will then feature a different set of worthy nonprofits in the spring term.

If you would like to nominate a nonprofit for this program, please write a paragraph that explains your rationale and send it to Mr. LaForest by Friday, December 14. All faculty and students are invited to nominate a charity, even if they are not currently involved with community service, fundraising, or some other community engagement on or off campus.

Please contact Mr. LaForest with questions. 'Tis the season!

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