Week of February 2

 

We are celebrating National School Counseling Week.  Mrs. Lehr, Mrs. Plant, and Mrs. Sommerfeld, thank you for all you do to support our students and our school.  School counselors help students manage difficult situations, assist with career advice and planning, and help students with their schedules.  They do so many things that are seen and unseen to help our students and school be their best.  Thank you!

Speaking of scheduling, students will be starting that process this week for the 2026-2027 school year. Current 6th and 7th grade students will be reviewing elective choices during S4S on Wednesday.  Please discuss the courses they are interested in with them.  You can find more information about classes we offer in our curriculum guide.  Rising 7th and 8th graders will make their schedule requests in S4S on February 11th.  Current 8th grade students will be meeting with Mrs. Dale, LHS counselor, during I/E on Wednesday.  There is an informational meeting for rising freshmen and their families on Monday, February 9th at 6:00 pm in the LHS theater.  All current 8th graders and their families are strongly encouraged to attend.  Rising freshmen will also be filling out their schedule request forms in S4S on the 11th. 

Honor Roll Night is Thursday from 6:30–7:30 PM in the LMS gym. This evening is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our students and recognize the growth, effort, and character they’ve shown throughout the semester. If your student earned a 3.5 or above GPA during the first semester, they will be recognized at Honor Roll Night.  We hope to see you there!

Family Fitness Night is Thursday, February 12th from 5:30-7:00 in the LMS cafeteria and gym.  There will be a variety of healthy activities to participate in, healthy snacks, and a large number of organizations sharing information about healthy activities in our community.  All LMS students and their families are encouraged to attend Family Fitness Night.  

Our school has been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test on Monday, March 2,2026. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department ofEducation. NAEP is different from our state assessments because it is a common measure of achievement across the country.  Randomly selected 8th grade students will take a mathematics or reading assessment. In addition to subject-area questions, students voluntarily complete NAEP survey questions. The assessment takes about 120 minutes for most students, which includes transition time, directions, and completion of survey questions. The information collected is used for statistical purposes only. Your child’s grades will not be affected. You can learn more about NAEP testing by reading this letter.  If you do not wish for your student to participate in NAEP testing, please notify Kevin O’Dea in writing by Monday, February 23rd. 

February is underway and we are feeling the love.  We are focusing on kindness this month.  Since kindness is contagious, all students are encouraged to spread kindness all month both inside and outside of school.  You can read more about kindness in this month’s CKH newsletter.  Make it a great week! 

Upcoming Events

• 2/2-2/6 National School Counseling Week

• 2/5 Honor Roll Night

• 2/11 26-27 Schedule Request Forms Completed 

• 2/12 Family Fitness Night

• 2/16 No school-professional development

• 3/2 NAEP Testing 

Week of January 26

The second semester is underway. Thank you for supporting your student and our school during the first half of this school season.  Your encouragement and feedback helped make our first semester successful.   Report cards will be available in PowerSchool at 3:00 on Wednesday.  Please review them with your student to identify areas of celebration and areas of growth.  Take a look at your students’ tardies and absences during the first semester.  Our attendance goal for the school year is 95%.  We are tracking just under that goal right now at 94%.  Please work with your student to miss 4 or less school days during the second semester.  Doing so will help us reach our goal.  Being here every day, ready to learn makes a huge difference in your student’s achievement. 

Honor Roll Night is Thursday, February 5th, from 6:30–7:30 PM in the LMS gym. This evening is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our students and recognize the growth, effort, and character they’ve shown throughout the semester. If your student earned a 3.5 or above GPA during the first semester, they will be recognized at Honor Roll Night.  We hope to see you there!

Family Fitness Night is Thursday, February 12th from 5:30-7:00 in the LMS cafeteria and gym.  There will be a variety of healthy activities to participate in, healthy snacks, and a large number of organizations sharing information about healthy activities in our community.  All LMS students and their families are encouraged to attend Family Fitness Night.  

We are fortunate to be a part of a successful and caring school community. Please take a minute to recognize someone who has made a difference for your student by using this link to nominate them for a Difference Maker Award in recognition of their exceptional performance. Awards are given to recipients in their staff mailboxes.  It only takes a few moments to really make someone’s day.

Our school has been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test on Monday, March 2,2026. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department ofEducation. NAEP is different from our state assessments because it is a common measure of achievement across the country.  Randomly selected 8th grade students will take a mathematics or reading assessment. In addition to subject-area questions, students voluntarily complete NAEP survey questions. The assessment takes about 120 minutes for most students, which includes transition time, directions, and completion of survey questions. The information collected is used for statistical purposes only. Your child’s grades will not be affected. You can learn more about NAEP testing by reading this letter.  If you do not wish for your student to participate in NAEP testing, please notify Kevin O’Dea in writing by Monday, February 23rd. 

Students can request a schedule change through the end of the day on Friday using the forms below.  Our schedule is pretty tight so we may not be able to grant all schedule change requests but we will do our best. Please remember we do not grant schedule change requests based on teacher preference, wanting to be with friends, or time of day preference.  

• 6th grade form: https://forms.gle/oLdrukyQtzLj28X1A

• 7th grade form: https://forms.gle/e3EYencD14RowubaA

• 8th grade form: https://forms.gle/qj8cXmWZyX9ir9VY9

We are already halfway through the school year! If we continue to communicate and support each other, our second semester will be even better   than the first. Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 1/28 Report cards available

• 2/5 Honor Roll Night

• 2/12 Family Fitness Night

• 2/16 No school-professional development

• 3/2 NAEP Testing 

Week of January 12

This month, we’re focusing on respect, which comes in many forms: respect for life, for property, for parents, for elders, for nature, and for the beliefs and rights of others. Respect includes being courteous and polite, as well as respecting yourself by avoiding self-criticism. Respect implies a certain appreciation, which makes us more aware of other people’s needs and feelings. One way to show respect is to celebrate members of your community who lead through service to others. Write “Thank You” notes to someone that has helped or served your family. Consider people in your community like veterans, teachers,nurses/doctors, ministers, bus drivers, police officers, firefighters, mailcarriers, etc. Read more about respect in this month’s CKH newsletter. 

The first semester ends on Friday, January 23rd which is a half day so all students will be dismissed at 11:30.  Lunch will not be served.  Students have until 11:30 on the 23rd to hand in any missing assignments.  Report cards will be available in Powerschool at 3:00 on Wednesday, January, 28th. Please encourage your student to stay on top of their classes and to utilize Scout Learning Lab if they need extra time and support.  Let’s finish the semester strong!

We are fortunate to be a part of a successful and caring school community. Please take a minute to recognize someone who has made a difference for your student by using this link to nominate them for a Difference Maker Award in recognition of their exceptional performance. Awards are given to recipients in their staff mailboxes.  It only takes a few moments to really make someone’s day.

The Wyoming Cowboys basketball team is taking on the San Diego State Aztecs on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.  Any student can show their student ID at the ticketing office on gameday to receive a free General Admission ticket to sit in the student section (sections B-C in the AA). Families who would like to purchase tickets in advance, can take advantage of the Student For A Game Promotion. This $15 ticket includes: one general admission game ticket for the student section (sections B-C), a free Pepsi product (received on gameday), and a promotional giveaway (received on gameday). If you’re looking for a fun family outing on Wednesday, please go support the Pokes!

Students can see their second semester schedules in PowerSchool.  If they would like to request a schedule change, the links to do so are live. It’s best to request a schedule change before the second semester starts so students’ schedules are correct from the beginning. We do our best to grant schedule change requests, but it’s not always possible.  Please remember we do not grant schedule change requests based on teacher preference, wanting to be with friends, or time of day preference.  

• 6th grade form: https://forms.gle/oLdrukyQtzLj28X1A

• 7th grade form: https://forms.gle/e3EYencD14RowubaA

• 8th grade form: https://forms.gle/qj8cXmWZyX9ir9VY9

As 2026 marches on, it’s imperative that we finish the semester on a high note by being present and engaged every day.  Thank you for helping your student be successful by getting them to school on time and ready to learn each day.  Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 1/19 No school-Martin Luther King Day

• 1/23 End of the first semester (early release) 

• 1/26 Second semester begins 

• 1/28 Report cards available

• 2/16 No school-professional development

Week of January 5

Happy New Year! The start of the year is a great time for reflection and celebration. We have had a great first “half” of the school year.  Thank you for your feedback, support, and participation.  An area that has not been great is attendance.  So far this year our attendance rate is 3% lower than last year.  While it is inevitable that students will miss school due to illness and other obligations, a 3% increase in absenteeism represents an additional 1373 days of school missed compared to the same period last year.  This does not include absences related to school activities.  Please do whatever you can to get your student to school on time, every day.  It matters and it makes a difference. 

Periodically we solicit feedback to monitor and improve our practice.  I know that the number of surveys we send out can be a bit overwhelming, but the information we get back is very helpful.  Please use the link below to complete a survey about our school.  Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  

• https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/69daboem 

The first semester ends on Friday, January 23rd, which is half day for students. So while winter break feels like the halfway point of the school year, we have a good chunk of the first semester to finish up. Please encourage your student to stay on top of their classes and to utilize Scout Learning Lab if they need extra time and support. 

Students can see their second semester schedules in PowerSchool.  If they would like to request a schedule change, the links to do so are live. It’s best to request a schedule change before the second semester starts so students’ schedules are correct from the beginning. We do our best to grant schedule change requests, but it’s not always possible.  Please remember we do not grant schedule change requests based on teacher preference, wanting to be with friends, or time of day preference.  

• 6th grade form: https://forms.gle/oLdrukyQtzLj28X1A

• 7th grade form: https://forms.gle/e3EYencD14RowubaA

• 8th grade form: https://forms.gle/qj8cXmWZyX9ir9VY9

The new year is blasting off with the start of boys basketball, girls wrestling, and nordic skiing getting out on the trails.  Let’s work together to make 2026 our best year yet.  Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 1/5 Boys basketball and girls basketball begin

• 1/19 No school-Martin Luther King Day

• 1/23 End of the first semester 

• 1/26 Second semester begins 

• 2/16 No school-professional development

Week of December 15

It’s the last week of the year!  Thank you for making the start of this school season successful. We’ve had so much success in the classroom, on the stage, and in activities already this year. Along those lines, congratulations to the 7th Grade C, 8th Grade B, and 8th Grade A girls basketball teams on winning their conference tournaments.  Great work Scouts!  We are looking forward to even more success in 2026.  

Of course we’re doing a spirit week starting tomorrow.  Tuesday is flannel day, Wednesday is holiday sweater, Thursday is holiday hats and socks, and Friday is Christmas comfy.  We hope all students and staff show their holiday spirit and Scout pride by participating in spirit week. 

Our December staff meeting is on Wednesday after school.  All LMS staff will be attending, so there will be no SLL, late bus, clubs, or other activities after school that day.  All students should go home immediately after school on Wednesday. 

As part of our festivities this week, there is a dance on Thursday in the main gym.  The dance is from 3:05-5:00 and all LMS students not serving ISS or OSS are encouraged to attend.  Admission is $5.00 and concessions will be available.  Students who attend the dance must be picked up by 5:15 and cannot ride the late bus.  We hope to see everyone at the dance!

The lost and found is out of bounds.  Please encourage your student to look for their missing items this week. There are hoodies, water bottles, lunch boxes, sweats, and so much more. We will be cleaning out the lost and found during winter break.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and we can’t wait to see everyone back in the new year.  We hope you enjoy quality time with family, celebration, and rest over the break.  Make it a great week! 

Upcoming Events

• 12/16 Choir concert

• 12/17 No Scout Learning Lab-Staff Meeting

• 12/18 Winter Dance

• 12/22-1/2 No School-Winter Break

• 1/5 Classes resume

• 1/23 End of the first semester

Week of December 8

This month, we’re challenging your students to reflect on their experiences and take responsibility for how they choose to learn and grow from these experiences. We are partnering with you to grow and develop your child’s sense of responsibility. As you reflect as a family, celebrate your accomplishments, identify areas you may want to improve, and consider new ways to serve others in the days ahead. As the new year approaches, instead of writing a long list of resolutions or goals for the new year, ask each family member to focus on one word. Set aside time and ask each family member to share their word and why they chose it.  You can read more on building responsibility in this month’s CKH newsletter. 

Last week was filled with celebration at LMS.  We learned we were named a model professional learning community.  In a professional learning community, teachers collaborate in support of student learning and provide additional time and support for students to demonstrate and extend their learning.  We were also excited to honor Mr. Halsey on Friday.  He was named the Milken Educator of the year for Wyoming.  This is a very prestigious honor and we are all very proud of him.  If you haven’t seen it, Mr. Halsey’s reaction video is classic.  Thank you for partnering with us in support of your student and our growth as a school community. 

We also celebrated the winners of our fall cake contest held in 8th grade cooking classes.  The students worked very hard on their cakes and they all were fantastic.  Emma Brant, Paige Teini, Browdy Bowlds, and Brayden Vasquez took first place with “Picnic.”  Brayton Isaak, Jace Gosar, and Pyrce Baker earned second with “The Art of the Wild” and Kayden Fredrick, Penny Kenny, Jonas Gertsch, and Will Depue were third with “Rainbow Unicorn.”

If your student is missing some of their cold weather gear, it may be in our lost and found which is filling up again at a rapid pace.  We will be clearing the lost and found out again during winter break.  Please encourage your student to look for their missing hoodies, coats, hats, and other items in the meantime. 

It promises to be a busy and exciting two weeks before the winter break.  We have much to celebrate and much to do.  Thank you for sending your student to school every day ready to learn.  Make it a great week.

Upcoming Events

• 12/8 67th Day of School

• 12/12 Parade of Lights

• 12/17 No Scout Learning Lab-Staff Meeting

• 12/18 Winter Dance

• 12/22-1/2 No School-Winter Break