A Good Turn

Stop Talking. Start Doing.
That was the motto behind the idea that spawned My Turn Day one year ago. Kidd Kraddock, radio personality on KISS FM, challenged others to get involved by announcing to the world what they would do to serve their community. Lakehill students answered the call, pledging nearly 400 acts of service and inspiring others to do the same.

On February 17, the Lakehill faculty and students again rose to the challenge during the second annual My Turn Day. Students from kindergarten to high school filled out pledge cards sharing what they would do to improve their community.

Many students centered their pledges on helping the environment by coordinating recycling efforts or picking up trash, while others turned their attention to helping the sick, homeless, elderly, or disabled. Many vowed to help animals or children, while others wanted to help their neighbors - both next door and abroad.

But despite the multitude of good causes, one thing was consistent: the students' desire to do something for their community and their belief that whatever they did would make a difference.

Mahatma Gandhi once said, 'You must be the change you wish to see in the world.' Lakehill students are clearly on their way.

ESCape to Nature

Interactive Tour Invites Students and Parents to Explore the ESC
The Upper School Science and Math Departments will host their first ESCape to Nature interactive tour on Saturday, February 20 at the Environmental Science Center for all Upper School students and their parents.

The workshop will include a special tour with an opportunity to try out the new equipment, do some bird watching, investigate the trails, and learn more about the opportunities available at the ESC.
 
The event will take place rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to cheer on the Varsity Softball team at 10:00am at the Warrior Athletic Complex and then join the Math and Science Departments for an interactive tour of the Environmental Science Center from 11:30am until 1:00pm. Students and parents are invited to bring their own lunch and enjoy a picnic on the ESC grounds prior to the event. Please note that although the concession stand will not be open, drinks will be available for purchase at the softball game.

Tooth Fairy Magic
Kindergarten through second grade classes had a special visit on Tuesday from Sparkle the Tooth Fairy. Sparkle, who traded in her customary pink frock for a beautiful new blue gown, enchanted her audience as she spoke to the children on the importance of proper oral hygiene.
 
Students were able to "brush up" on the names and purposes of certain teeth and the best way to keep them healthy. Several children were invited to the stage to play the role of teeth and tongue, while teachers played the villainous sugar bugs. Sparkle taught the children that the magic number is two - brush the teeth and tongue two times a day, brush for two minutes, and floss two times a day. Before departing, Sparkle sprinkled her magic fairy dust and left each child with a sticker and a toothbrush.

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