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Book Smarts
Book Fair Encourages Reading, All Year Long
Who doesn't like to while away the hot days of summer wit a book on the beach? We can't supply the sand, but we've got the books! Stock up on books - for you and your children - at the Scholastic Book Fair hosted by the PFC.
Beginning on Friday, April 20 (7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) and continuing until April 27 (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.), the Book Fair is a great way to provide hours of fun for all the readers in your family.
A special Sneak Preview is set for Thursday, April 19 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., prior to the Lower School Spring Fling. Scholastic will donate twenty-five percent of every purchase to Lakehill.
"I love that the Book Fair encourages reading and that the kids get excited about it every year," adds Denise Palmer, Book Fair Chair. "There are books for all ages, as well as resource books. It's the perfect opportunity to stock up."
A few of the required summer reading books will also be available. Take a look at the complete Lower School Summer Reading Lists and the Middle and Upper School Summer Reading Lists.
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Financial Genius
Speaker Series Gives Glimpse Into High Finance
Upper School students increased their fiduciary fitness during the latest installment in the Upper School Speaker Series on April 18.
A panel of top financial professionals shared their time and insight with students, discussing skills needed, potential areas of study, and possible career paths. Members of the panel included Jack Tierney, formerly of Jefferies & Company, who served as a top equity and arbitrage trader for over 20 years; Chris Janning, Lakehill Board Member, of First Southwest whose focus is on Municipal Bonds; and Michele Powell, Lakehill Board Member and Director and Investment Representative with Barclays Wealth Management who specializes in investment management and wealth structuring.
While the experiences of these financial leaders were varied, they all agreed that ethics and a strong moral compass were critical for anyone considering a career in finance.
Scene and Heard
On April 13 and 14, the Upper School Advanced Drama class presented John Cariani's Almost, Maine, a tale of love that explored the mysteries of the human heart, touching audiences with laughter, heartbreak, and hope.
See pictures from the production here.
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Old-Fashioned Fun
Third Grade Presents Colonial Games Day
In colonial days, children had to work as hard as their parents in order for their colony to survive. But no matter how hard they worked, they always found time for games and recreation.
After working hard on their study of colonial American life, Lakehill third graders celebrated by playing a few colonial games of their own.
Students worked in teams to research and prepare a game. On Colonial Games Day, held on April 13, Lakehill Lower School students visited the 13 student-led activity stations, enjoying a variety of activities, from familiar games like shooting marbles and hopscotch, to lesser known games like nine pins and wampum. A collection of colonial costumes let everyone dress the part.
See more photos from Colonial Games Day.
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Community Spotlight
Springing Into Service
Helping Habitat
Thirty four volunteers from Lakehill's National Honor Society traveled to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Tuesday afternoon for a group service project. The group helped organize the store, clean and arrange merchandise, assemble furniture, and greet customers. The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to transform neighborhoods by engaging families and community partners in creating affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity's ReStores offer gently used home decorating and improvement products at discount prices to the public. Funds generated help offset the cost of operations.
Nothing But Nets
The student team of Jimmy LaBrie, Austin Simpson, Drew Norman, and Maia Heard took top honors in the final of the 3-on-3 basketball tournament on April 13. Proceeds generated through fees, tickets sales, t-shirt sales, and donations were donated to UNICEF.
Seventh Grade Service
The seventh graders raised $1300 to send to Kayengona School in Namibia from their recent sale of African goods. Letters to the African students were written by the seventh graders and included in the boxes of supplies sent to the school. The money, which was wired to the school, was met with great appreciation from the administrators who will disperse the funds to needy students for school year fees, uniforms, books and testing fees.
See all the pictures from recent Community Service projects.
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Sports Snippets
Varsity Baseball
The Varsity Baseball team bounced back from a two-game loss to Rockwall Christian with a 6-5 win over number one ranked East Texas Christian Academy on Monday in Tyler. The team plays two at home this weekend, squaring off against Desoto Canterbury on Friday and Rockwall Heritage on Saturday.
Varsity Softball
The Lady Warriors lost 6-3 on Saturday to number one ranked Waco Vanguard. The team split a double header with DeSoto Canterbury on Monday, losing the first game 14-8 but coming back to win the second game 10-2. The team takes on Rockwall Heritage on Saturday at home at 11:00 a.m.
Middle School Baseball and Softball
The Middle School Baseball and Softball teams are both at home on Thursday, April 19 against Desoto Canterbury and again on Monday, April 23 against Richardson Canyon Creek.
Varsity Tennis
The Varsity Tennis team competes on April 25 and 26 in the State Tournament Tournament.
Varsity Track
The Varsity Track team competes on April 19 in the Regional Track Meet in Abilene.
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