Week of August 14th

We have completed sixth grade orientation and the new student lunch for 7th and 8th graders new to LMS.  We had a great turnout and the Web Crew did a fantastic job.  Thank you to all the students and families who attended. A special shout out to Mr. Miller, Mrs. Theis, and Ms. Wood for leading the charge.  Mr. Stender and Mrs. Anfinson did a great job of leading the presentation for incoming students and families.  They really kept the crowd going as they shared a lot of useful information for the coming year.  All returning 7th and 8th graders can now pick up their schedules in the LMS main office.   If you have any questions or concerns related to the coming school year, please contact the office at 721-4430.

The LMS staff has been working hard preparing for the coming school year and laying out our scope of work as a professional learning community.  During 2017-18, we will continue to develop and refine our curricula, create and utilize common formative assessments, explore and utilize high leverage instructional practices, and develop and implement common grade norms.  That's a broad scope of work with a a lot of educational jargon, but what it really means is that as a school we are always looking for ways to serve students better.  We are thoughtful in our instructional design and delivery, we look at student data to determine what we can do better and how we can help students learn more effectively, and we truly believe that student learning is not optional.  We will do whatever it takes to help students be successful.  It's going to be an exciting ride and we ask for your input and support at every step of the way.

Students have a half day on the first day of classes next Thursday, August 24th.  They will be dismissed at 11:30.  Students will attend all of their classes for a shortened period on the first day.  On Friday, August 25th, all students should report to their first period classes and will then rotate through a series of PBIS (positive behavioral intervention and support) lessons where they learn and review the expectations for all  areas of our school and what is expected of them to build and maintain a culture of respect and excellence at LMS.  It will be a fun day that will set students up for success for the rest of the year by giving them explicit expectations and support.

Back to school night is Tuesday, August 29th from 5:30-7:00.  All LMS  families are strongly encouraged to attend. Limited classroom size does not permit student attendance. During back to school night you will visit each of your student's classes following her/his schedule.  The periods will be 7 minutes in length with a 5 minute passing period. Each teacher will provide you with a brief overview of their course and will have time to answer a few questions.  We hope you will all join us on the 29th.

Upcoming Events

• August 24         First day of school
• August 29         Picture day
• August 29         Back to school night 
• September 4      No school-Labor Day
• September 8      First dance of the year 
• September 25    No school-professional development