Week of June 1st

 

The last week of this school season is here and we’re celebrating the end of the year with a final spirit week.  Monday is Camp Out Day, Tuesday is Toes Out Day (wear sandals) and Wednesday is Tropical Day so rock your best tropical shirt. We have a lot of things left to do in the short time remaining, so it’s important that your student continues to attend and do their best.  

Students will have an opportunity to clean out their lockers on Tuesday during 3rd period.  At that time they can dispose of any unwanted items at this time or donate supplies they no longer need or want.  Students should take everything from their lockers home with them on Tuesday after school.

The LMS Parent Advisory Committee is sponsoring the 8th grade Ice Cream Social at 2:30 on Tuesday.  This is a casual event that provides the opportunity for our 8th graders to reflect on their middle school careers, celebrate their accomplishments, and look forward to their transition to LHS. This is an event for LMS students only.  Students will be dismissed from their 7th period classes to the cafeteria for the ice cream social and dismissed at 3:05 from the cafeteria to head home.  Congratulations 8th graders!

Wednesday is an early release day.  All students will be dismissed at 11:30 and must be off campus by 11:45.  Students will be in their S4S classes all day on Wednesday and we will be outside most of the day participating in field day.  Students should dress appropriately for the weather and bring a hat, water bottle, and sunscreen.  In the event of inclement weather, students will participate in indoor activities with their S4S classes. Breakfast will be served on Wednesday morning, but lunch will not be served. 

Students have until 11:30 on Wednesday to submit any missing work.  Tuesday is the last day for Scout Learning Lab and the late bus.  Please check your students’ grades and make sure they have submitted all of their assignments.  Work for credit will not be accepted after 11:30 on Wednesday. 

If your student has not returned their Chromebook and/or charger, they need to do so by 11:30 on Wednesday.  The technology department will assess student devices for damage and contact families if any fines are assessed.  Freshmen will receive a new device from LHS next year and rising 7th and 8th graders will get the devices they used this year back in the fall. Replacement costs for Chromebooks and chargers will be added to students’ accounts if they are not returned. 

We are transitioning from Remind to ParentSquare starting in the 2026-2027 school year.  ParentSquare purchased Remind so we will not be able to use it after this summer.  For the remainder of this school year, we will send out the community communication through both Remind and ParentSquare. If you are not getting ParentSquare messages., please visit this link to learn more. 

The end of the school year is here. It’s been an honor to walk alongside you and your student.  Thank you for sharing your student with us and for being a part of the LMS community.  Let’s make it a great week and an awesome summer!

Upcoming Events

• 6/1-6/3 Spirit Week

• 6/2 Locker Clean Out

• 6/2 8th Grade Ice Cream Social 

• 6/3 Last Day of School

• 6/4 Last Day for Staff

• 6/8 LMS Summer Office Hours Begin

Week of May 18

Yearbooks are in!  Students who preordered a yearbook received their copy during lunch last Friday or today. If your student did not preorder a yearbook, but you would like one, we have approximately 30 for sale in the main office. They are $40 cash or check.  Don’t delay.  They’ll be gone in two shakes of a lamb’s tail. Leftover yearbooks are first come, first served. 

We are participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge for Mental Health May.  The LMS Hope Squad is coordinating this activity to show students everyone matters and that help is there for anyone who needs it. Mr. Miller took the leap in the first year.  Social studies is up this week.  Who will it be? 

Our 6th and 8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in the Wyoming Prevention Needs Assessment on Thursday.  The PNA gathers information from Wyoming young people about their substance use, mental health, and wellness to help schools, administrators, and policy makers better understand the young people in their communities.  You can view a sample survey by clicking here.  If you do not want your student to participate in the survey, please complete this opt out form and return it to the school.  Copies of the opt out form and a copy of the sample survey can also be found in the LMS attendance office. 

We are transitioning from Remind to ParentSquare starting in the 2026-2027 school year.  ParentSquare purchased Remind so we will not be able to use it after this summer.  For the remainder of this school year, we will send out the community communication through both Remind and ParentSquare. Since ParentSquare syncs with PowerSchool like Remind does, you can download the app or go to the ParentSquare website to claim your account.  We hope that by starting this transition early, everyone will be connected to ParentSquare when we start school next August. Please visit this link to learn more about ParentSquare. 

We’re not going to let a little snow make us frosty.  We are rocking and rolling into the last part of this school season. Thank you for your continued support and feedback.  Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 5/25 No School-Memorial Day

• 5/27 Last Dance 

• 6/3 Last Day of School

Week of May 11

Thank you to everyone who supported the Hapi-ness 5K last Saturday.  The turnout was amazing and we appear to be on track to eclipse our fundraising goals.  You can see the results from the race by clicking this link.  We are thrilled at the level of support we will be able to provide the Bowlds family as well as others in need in our community.  Thank you for your generosity. 

The final Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting of this school year was rescheduled for Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the LMS library.  We will be planning for the 8th grade ice cream social and the coming school year.  All current, and future LMS caregivers are encouraged to attend. The PAC is a great vehicle for two-way communication and for providing input on our school. We hope to see many of you tonight.  

Our students have the opportunity to participate in the Wyoming Prevention Needs Assessment on May 21st.  The PNA gathers information from Wyoming young people about their substance use, mental health, and wellness to help schools, administrators, and policy makers better understand the young people in their communities.  You can view a sample survey by clicking here.  If you do not want your student to participate in the survey, please complete this opt out form and return it to the school.  Copies of the opt out form and a copy of the sample survey can also be found in the LMS attendance office. 

We will be transitioning from Remind to ParentSquare starting in the 2026-2027 school year.  ParentSquare purchased Remind so we will not be able to use it after this summer.  For the remainder of this school year, we will send out the community communication through both Remind and ParentSquare. Since ParentSquare syncs with PowerSchool like Remind does, you can download the app or go to the ParentSquare website to claim your account.  We hope that by starting this transition early, everyone will be connected to ParentSquare when we start school next August. Please visit this link to learn more about ParentSquare. 

Let’s keep the good times rolling and finish the school year on a high note.  Don’t count the days, make the days count!  Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 5/11 Orchestra Concert

• 5/12 Theater Class Performance

• 5/12 May PAC Meeting

• 5/25 No School-Memorial Day

• 6/3 Last Day of School

Week of May 4

 

May the 4th be with you as we begin another week in our sprint to the end of this school season.  This week is extra special because it’s Teacher Appreciation Week. We are fortunate to have an amazing group of educators in our school.  They work hard each and every day to ensure our students have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to be successful on the next step on their educational journey.  When you bump into a teacher this week, please let them know how much you appreciate them.  After all, you’re reading this because of a teacher. 

You can also show your appreciation for our teachers by joining the LMS Parent Advisory Council (PAC) in showing our staff how much we appreciate them. They will be hosting a breakfast on Wednesday, May 6, and a Snack Day on Thursday, May 7. If you are able to contribute, please use the SignUpGenius links below to sign up for specific items. Alternatively, if you prefer to make a monetary donation, you may do so via this Venmo link.Thank you for your continued support in celebrating our deserving teachers and staff.

• Link for Wednesday Breakfast: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BACAC2DA5F49-56572096-teacher

• Link for Thursday Snacks:

• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BACAC2DA5F49-63884146-teacher

• Link for Venmo donation 

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2495266435366912975&created=1777604614

Our students have the opportunity to participate in the Wyoming Prevention Needs Assessment on May 21st.  The PNA gathers information from Wyoming young people about their substance use, mental health, and wellness to help schools, administrators, and policy makers better understand the young people in their communities.  You can view a sample survey by clicking here.  If you do not want your student to participate in the survey, please complete this opt out form and return it to the school.  Copies of the opt out form and a copy of the sample survey can also be found in the LMS attendance office. 

The 41st Annual Hapi-ness 5K is Saturday at 8:00 am.  The Hapi-ness was started to honor Hapi Patterson, a Laramie Junior High student who was fighting cancer. Each year the proceeds from the Hapi-ness are used to support families in need. This year’s race will support Brody Bowlds, an 8th grade student who is battling acute myeloid leukemia.  Please watch this video to learn more about this year’s race and use this link to sign up.  

You can run, jog, or walk the 5K, just be there.  In addition to participating, students can also support the Hapi-ness by paying $1 or more to wear a hat on Tuesday.  Families can support the Hapi-ness through Do Good with Chipotle between 4-8 pm on Wednesday. Order online using code YFJB7PT or show them a screenshot of this flyer in the restaurant and 25% of event sales will be donated.  You can also participate in Crunch for a Cause at Taco Johns on Friday.   We are hoping to set a new fundraising record in support of Brody and others in need in our community and we need your support to make that happen. Please sign up by Friday in order to get a t-shirt on race day. 

The final Parent Advisory Committee meeting of the year is on Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the LMS library.  We will be planning for the 8th grade ice cream social and the coming school year.  All current, and future LMS caregivers are encouraged to attend.  In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we will be serving chips and salsa at this month’s meeting. We hope to see you there. 

There is so much to celebrate this week. Thank you for being a part of our school.  We appreciate your continued feedback and support.  Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 5/4-5/8 Teacher Appreciation Week

• 5/5 May PAC Meeting

• 5/6 Do Good with Chipotle 

• 5/8 Crunch for a Cause

• 5/9 Hapi-ness 5K

 

Tuesday is Bus Driver Appreciation Day.  Thank you to all of our drivers and aides.  We literally could not have school without you.  Our bus drivers are the first school employee our students see each morning and the last one they see after school setting the tone for the day.  Thank you for getting us where we need to go safely and efficiently.  You are appreciated! 

All students will be taking the math WYTOPP test on Tuesday.   We appreciate the hard work and effort our students are putting into WYTOPP and we thank our families for getting their students to school on time, ready to test.  The vast majority of students will be done with WYTOPP for the year on Tuesday.  Students who were absent on one of the testing days, will be pulled to make up the tests they missed over the next week or so.  We are excited to see our students’ and teachers’ hard work reflected in our WYTOPP scores.

You can still register for the The 41st Annual Hapi-ness 5K on Saturday, May 9th at 8:00 am.  The Hapi-ness was started to honor Hapi Patterson, a Laramie Junior High student who was fighting cancer. Each year the proceeds from the Hapi-ness are used to support families in need. This year’s race will support Brody Bowlds, an 8th grade student who is battling acute myeloid leukemia.  Please watch this video to learn more about this year’s race and use this link to sign up.  You can run, jog, or walk the 5K, just be there.  We are hoping to set a new fundraising record in support of Brody and others in need in our community and we need your support to make that happen. 

You can also support the Hapi-ness 5K by participating in Do Good with Chipotle on Wednesday May, 6th from 4-8 pm.  Order online for pick up using code YFJB7PT or show this flyer in the restaurant.  Twenty five percent of sales will be donated to the cause.  You can follow up Wednesdays' dinner with Crunch for a Cause on Friday, May 8th.  Go to Taco John’s from 5-9 pm to participate.  A portion of the sales will be donated to the Hapi-ness 5K.  We appreciate your continued support of this event as we look to set an all time fundraising record.

We are in the home stretch of this school season.  Let’s continue to work together, communicate, and give our best effort as we finish strong.  Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 4/28 WYTOPP Testing

• 4/28 Bus Driver Appreciation Day

• 5/5 May PAC Meeting

• 5/6 Do Good with Chipotle

• 5/8 Crunch for a Cause 

• 5/9 Hapi-ness 5K

Week of April 20

 

We will take portions of the WYTOPP test on Tuesday and Wednesday this week and next week on Tuesday, April 28th.  All students will complete the reading test tomorrow.  On Wednesday, 7th graders will take the writing test and 8th graders will take the science test.  Sixth graders will not test on Wednesday. On the 28th, all students will take the math test. Please use this link to review the schedule for testing.

State tests like WYTOPP are very important to schools. They tell us how we are doing instructionally and help us measure students’ progress.  While they are very important, test results are only one data point.  Grades, attendance, behavior data, class assessments, and teacher observations are also ways we measure growth and progress.  All we ask is that students give their absolute best effort. How they score on the test is not as important as how hard they try and who they are.  Please encourage your student to get a good night’s sleep, charge their Chromebook, and come to school ready to do their best. If everyone does these things, WYTOPP will take care of itself. 

The 41st Annual Hapi-ness 5K is Saturday, May 9th at 8:00 am.  The Hapi-ness was started to honor Hapi Patterson, a Laramie Junior High student who was fighting cancer. Each year the proceeds from the Hapi-ness are used to support families in need. This year’s race will support Brody Bowlds, an 8th grade student who is battling acute myeloid leukemia.  Please watch this video to learn more about this year’s race and use this link to sign up.  You can run, jog, or walk the 5K, just be there.  We are hoping to set a new fundraising record in support of Brody and others in need in our community and we need your support to make that happen. Please sign up by Friday in order to get a t-shirt on race day. 

It’s going to be a great week of dominating the WYTOPP and working hard.  Thank you for supporting our school and your student.  You are appreciated.  

Upcoming Events

• 4/21-4/22 WYTOPP Testing 

• 4/22 Administrative Assistants’ Day

• 4/28 WYTOPP Testing

• 4/28 Bus Driver Appreciation Day

• 5/5 May PAC Meeting

• 5/9 Hapi-ness 5K

Week of April 13

The 41st Annual Hapi-ness 5K is Saturday, May 9th at 8:00 am.  The Hapi-ness was started to honor Hapi Patterson, a Laramie Junior High student who was fighting cancer. Each year the proceeds from the Hapi-ness are used to support families in need. This year’s race will support Brody Bowlds, an 8th grade student who is battling acute myeloid leukemia.  Please watch this video to learn more about this year’s race and use this link to sign up.  You can run, jog, or walk the 5K, just be there.  We are hoping to set a new fundraising record in support of Brody and others in need in our community and we need your support to make that happen. Please sign up today.

We will begin WYTOPP testing next week.  All students will take the reading test on Tuesday, April 21st.  Seventh grade students will take the writing test on Wednesday, April 22nd and eighth grade students will take the science test that day as well.  All students will take the math test on Tuesday, April 28th.  In order to accommodate testing, we will follow a modified bell schedule on testing days.  Students will test in their S4S classes and should report directly to S4S on testing days. Please use this link to review the bell schedule for testing.  We ask that families do everything in their power to have students at school during testing.  It is important that students come with their Chromebooks charged and ready to give their best effort.  The results are very helpful for our school as we seek to continuously improve. 

We are celebrating our Battle of the Books team.  Last week they were victorious in the county competition.  These students worked very hard during lunch and outside of school to prepare for their competition and we are very proud of their efforts.  Way to go Scouts!

We are off to a fantastic start this week.  Thank you for your continued support and feedback.  Let’s continue to work together to finish this school season on a high note. Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 4/21-4/22 WYTOPP Testing 

• 4/22 Administrative Assistants’ Day

• 4/28 WYTOPP Testing

• 4/28 Bus Driver Appreciation Day

• 5/5 May PAC Meeting

• 5/9 Hapi-ness 5K