With summer winding down, we are poised to start another
school year and it is my privilege to
welcome you to Laramie Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year. I’m excited to be a part of this community
and to work with you to make this a great year. The anticipation of a new
school year brings about thoughts of new faces, friendships, experiences,
challenges and a fresh start. LMS values
each person and sees everyone as important members of the learning community.
Our theme for 2018-19 is “Respect is earned. Honesty is
appreciated. Trust is gained. Scouts are forever.” LMS is a great school. The question we must ask ourselves is, how
can we get even better? Our theme will guide our collective work for this
school year. By being respectful,
interacting honestly, and building trust, we will become a better school
community.
This applies not only to our work in the classroom, but also to our
efforts on the court, on stage, in our homes, and in our community. Our goal is to have this year be the best
year your student never wants to do again.
Not because it was hard, boring, or frustrating, but because it was great
and they are excited and ready for the next step on their educational
journey. Together we can make 2018-19
the best year yet, and remember, Scouts
are forever.
In addition to the staffing changes that
accompany every school year, our schedule has changed as well. Our last class
will dismiss at 3:00 and on block days we will start the day with an advisory
class called Scouts for Scouts (S4S). S4S is a twice weekly 25-minute
advisor-advisee time designed to promote and support: positive relationships,
communications, community building, and career and personal goals. Each student has been assigned an S4S advisor
for the coming school year. More information on S4S can be found here.
As you can see below, many things are happening as we prepare for the coming school year. If your student is interested a fall activity (cross country, football, or volleyball) please plan to attend the appropriate informational meeting. Students must have a current sports physical and a signed code of conduct on file to practice or compete. More information on activities can be found on the LMS website.
Upcoming 6th grade students, and 7th and 8th grade students new to the middle school, should attend orientation on August 15th. It goes from 8:00-11:30 for 6th graders and 11:00-12:30 for new 7th and 8th graders. 6th graders should check in at the LMS cafeteria between 8:00-8:30. There is a session for all new students and families from 11:00-11:30 in the LMS gym. Due to space limitations, families cannot attend the 8:30-11:00 sessions. New 7th and 8th grade students will meet with student leaders and have lunch from 11:30-12:30. New students will get their class schedules during orientation. If student can't make it to orientation, they can pick up their schedules in the main office between 8:00-2:30 beginning on the 16th. Returning 7th and 8th grade students will receive their schedules in the mail.
Thank you for reading to the end of this lengthy post. August is a busy, and exciting, time. Our success as a school community depends on open, frequent communication with students and families. If you have questions, ideas, or would like to get involved, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are all here in support of your student's success.
Upcoming Events:
- August 8 Information meeting for volleyball and football (5:30)
- August 9 Information meeting for cross country (5:30)
- August 13 Practice begins for fall sports
- August 15 New student orientation
- August 23 1st day of school!
- August 28 Picture day
- August 28 Back to school open house
- September 3 No school-Labor Day
- September 5 PTO meeting
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