Week of May 27

Students will check in their Chromebooks on Friday.  When it is time, we will call students down to the library by last name to check in their Chromebooks and chargers. Devices need to be clean and in working order to avoid a fine. Please make sure your student has completed the following before they turn in their Chromebook:

• Check for the sticker on the outside with the student’s name on it.  If it has been removed, please come to the IMC to get a new one.

• Check for the LMS barcode sticker and the ACSD#1 asset tag sticker.  If they have been removed, please come to the IMC for a new one.

• Remove all personal stickers.

• Check for any damage not reported at the beginning of the year.  Report any damage needing repairs to the IMC.

• Clean the device, making sure to remove all sticker residue.  Be sure not to use anything with bleach or Clorox wipes to clean the Chromebook and its screen.

• If a Chromebook has been lost, report this immediately to the IMC.  

The last day of school for students is Tuesday, June 4th.  It is a half day for students and they will be dismissed at 11:23.  All students need to be picked up by 11:35 on the 4th.  Our Student Leadership Team is planning a field day for the last day.  Students will be with their S4S classes all morning playing games, having fun, and celebrating the conclusion of a successful school year. Students will be outside the vast majority of the day on the 4th.  They should dress appropriately for physical activity and the weather, wear sunscreen, and bring a water bottle.  

Students will be cleaning out their lockers on Monday, June 3rd.  They will have access to their lockers on the last day of school.  Anything not taken out of lockers will be disposed of over the summer.  We will also be clearing out the lost and found next week.  Please ask your student to check for any missing items before the end of the school year.  Anything left in the lost and found after the last day of school will be disposed of.  

We are getting very close to the end of this school season.  Please check your student’s grades in PowerSchool and identify any areas of concern.  We will have Scout Learning Lab Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.  Let’s make it a great week and finish strong!

Upcoming Events

• May 27                     No school-Memorial Day

• May 31                     Chromebook Check-In 

• June 3                      Locker clean out 

• June 4                      Last Day for Students 

Week of May 20

The 39th Annual Hapi-ness 5K was held on Saturday. This event was created in 1987 to raise money for Hapi Patterson, a student who unfortunately passed away that year from Leukemia.  Each year the Hapi-ness raises money for families confronted by financial and medical hardships.  This year we raised over $16,000! Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and volunteered.  Results can be found on the LMS Facebook page. 

Students will return their Chromebooks on Friday, May 31st.  Devices need to be clean and in working order to avoid any fines.  Please make sure students have completed the following before they turn in their Chromebook:

• Check for the sticker on the outside with the student’s name on it.  If it has been removed, please come to the IMC to get a new one.

• Check for the LMS barcode sticker and the ACSD#1 asset tag sticker.  If they have been removed, please come to the IMC for a new one.

• Remove all personal stickers.

• Check for any damage not reported at the beginning of the year.  Report any damage needing repairs to the IMC.

• Clean the device, making sure to remove all sticker residue.  Be sure not to use anything with bleach or Clorox wipes to clean the Chromebook and its screen.

• If a Chromebook has been lost, report this immediately to the IMC.  

The last dance of this school season is on Thursday from 3:05-5:00 in the LMS gym. All LMS students in good standing are encouraged to attend.  Admission is $5.00 and concessions will be available.  Students attending the dance cannot ride the late bus and must be picked up by 5:15.  We encourage all students to come to the dance and get down with their bad selves as we celebrate the conclusion of another school year. 

It’s crazy how close we are to the end of the year. Our last day with students is June 4th.  If your student needs additional support, Scout Learning Lab is available Monday-Thursday from 3:05-4:00 and there is a late bus.  Talk with your student and review their grades to help them finish on a high note.  Also, please keep sending your student to school, ready to learn each day through the last day. It matters. 

Upcoming Events

• May 22                     Choir Concert

• May 23                     End of the Year Dance 

• May 27                     No school-Memorial Day

• May 31                     Chromebook Check-In 

• June 4                      Last Day for Students

Week of May 13

We are pleased to announce that Laramie Middle School has been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for the third year in a row!  The Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools Award recognizes and celebrates schools producing exemplary outcomes using the Capturing Kids' Hearts Process. Award winners demonstrate a high level of performance and a positive culture and climate for learning.  CKH tools are an important part of our integrated effort to create and sustain a culture of respect and belonging for students, staff, and families.  Thank you for contributing to our positive school culture. 

Yearbooks will be distributed during lunch on Monday.  If you did not preorder a yearbook, there are approximately 30 copies available on a first come, first served basis for $40. Come by the school starting on Tuesday to purchase your copy.  Don’t miss out on your chance to own an award-winning piece of history.  

The 39th annual Hapi-ness 5K  will be held on Saturday. This event was created in 1987 to raise money for Hapi Patterson, a student who unfortunately passed away that year from Leukemia.  Each year the Hapi-ness raises money for families confronted by financial and medical hardships.  This year’s goal is to raise $17,000 to support Wyatt Haas, a student from Harmony Elementary school, who has been diagnosed with Medulloblastoma. Registration information can be found on the LMS website or picked up at our school.  You can also sign up on race day. We’ll see you this Saturday!

We are moving quickly towards the end of the school year.  Our last day with students is June 4th.  Students are responsible for all activities and assignments through the end of the year.  If a student is planning to be absent during the last part of this school season, they should work with their teachers to complete things in advance or when they return.  Anything that is not completed will be calculated as a zero. Please keep sending your student to school, ready to learn each day through the last day. It matters. 

Our 8th grade cooking classes completed their cake decorating contest last week.  There were many great cakes.  The cakes below are our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.  Congratulations to: 1st Place: "Duck Island" created by: Carly Siuda, Kylee Kubert, Claira Howell & Sariah Canen, 2nd Place: "Jordan Ones" created by: Aubrey St. Louis & Rooshna Jefferson, and 3rd Place: "Sushi" created by: Jovee Stender, Blaire Hauser & Camilla Barrios.

Upcoming Events

• May 13                     UW 2024 Women in STEM Conference 

• May 18                     Hapi-ness 5k 

• May 23                     End of the Year Dance 

• May 27                     No school-Memorial Day

• May 30                     Chromebook Check-In 

• June 4                      Last Day for Students

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!  We are honoring the great educators of Laramie Middle School every day this week.  We are very grateful for our educators. Their expertise, passion, and commitment to students are truly special.  Please take a moment to send them a note of appreciation.  You can find their email addresses in the staff directory by clicking on their picture.  They would love to hear how they are making a difference with your student.  

The 39th annual Hapi-ness 5K  will be held on Saturday, May 18th. This event was created in 1987, by the LJHS 9th grade class to raise money for Hapi Patterson, a student who unfortunately passed away that year from Leukemia.  In addition to the proceeds from race registrations, It has been a long-established mission of the Student Leadership Team to collaborate with our community to raise money for families confronted by financial and medical hardships. In the past few years, we have raised thousands of dollars to support families in need from our amazing town.  This year’s goal is to raise $17,000 to support Wyatt Haas, a student from Harmony Elementary school, who has been diagnosed with Medulloblastoma. The Student Leadership Team has been inspired by Wyatt’s Journey.  Registration information can be found on the LMS website or picked up at our school.  Please consider supporting this worthy cause. 

It’s not every day you get a chance to own a piece of history. Go to yearbookforever.com and order your copy of the award winning LMS yearbook soon.  Every year, folks are left on the outside looking in because they didn’t preorder their yearbook. Don’t let this happen to you.  Order your copy today.

We are moving quickly towards the end of the school year.  Our last day with students is June 4th.  We have a lot of learning packed into these last five weeks.  Let’s finish strong together.  Please keep sending your student to school, ready to learn each day through the last day.  It matters. Make it a great week.

Upcoming Events

• May 6-10                  Educator Appreciation Week 

• May 13                     UW 2024 Women in STEM Conference 

• May 18                     Hapi-ness 5k 

• May 23                     End of the Year Dance 

• May 27                     No school-Memorial Day

• May 30                     Chromebook Check-In 

• June 4                      Last Day for Students