Week of February 18

The student leadership team has declared this week is Unplugged Week.  Excessive cell phone use can lead to increased off task behavior, elevated levels of anxiety, and interrupt healthy sleep patterns.  The SLT has challenged students to moderate their phone use this week and connect with their classmates in more traditional ways.  Each grade level has been challenged to stay off their devices during class (except for educational purposes).  The grade level with the smallest number of infractions will earn a pizza party and Scout Cup points.  Thursday will be unplugged lunch where we're going to eat like it's 1991 and no phones or other devices will be allowed during lunch.

Next Wednesday, most 8th graders will be participating in NAEP testing.  Randomly selected districts and students are required to take this test every three years.  The results are used to compile the Nation's Report card.  Students and schools do not receive scores.  As a state we've traditionally done quite well on NAEP.  This is very useful information as it shows Wyoming's investment in education  is paying dividends.  Students who are testing complete a reading or math test in a morning (8:30-10:30) or afternoon (12:30-2:30) session.  Students only take one test.  Selected students will receive appointment cards in S4S tomorrow that list their testing sessions. Please contact Kevin O'Dea if you have questions regarding NAEP testing.

Upcoming freshman students (8th graders) and their families had the opportunity to attend a registration night at LHS on Monday.  If you were unable to attend, or have questions, the high school has posted the information from Monday and the curriculum guide on their website.  You can also contact the LHS counseling department for information.  Eighth grade students should return their completed registration cards to the LMS office by the end of the day on Thursday.

Upcoming Events: 

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• February 20                   No Scout Learning Lab due to staff meeting
• February 21                   8th grade registration cards due 
• February 27                   NAEP testing
• March 18-22                  No school-spring break
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Week of February 4

Last Friday we recognized students who made the first semester honor roll and we are happy to report there was a lot to celebrate. In the 6th grade, 50 students made the 3.5 honor roll and 46 earned 4.0 recognition.  Seventy-six seventh graders earned 3.5 recognition and seventy-one students made a 4.0.  In the 8th grade, 80 students made the 3.5 honor roll and 57 students made a 4.0.  Overall, 49% of LMS students were on the first semester honor roll!

We are so proud of all of our honor roll students.  A special thank you to First Interstate Bank and the LMS PTO for assisting with the recognition.  All honor roll students received a sticker, recognition letter, and a tasty treat courtesy of the PTO.  First Interstate Bank donated funds so that honor roll students had a chance to win $1, $5, or $25.   Thank you to our families for supporting their students as well.  They couldn't have done it without you.

Upcoming 7th and 8th grade students (this year's 6th and 7th graders) will be reviewing the registration process in their social studies classes and receiving their registration cards for next year.  Registration cards are due in the main office on Wednesday, February 6th.  Information on the registration process, registration cards, and the curriculum guide can be found on the LMS website.  Upcoming freshman (this year's 8th graders) will have the opportunity to learn about high school registration during an informational night scheduled for February 18th. More information on high school registration will be shared as it becomes available. 

Upcoming Events: 

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• February 6                     7th and 8th grade registration cards due 
• February 15                   Early release 
• February 27                   NAEP testing