Week of August 21

The time has finally come for students to return to Laramie Middle School.  This is one of the most exciting times of the year as students and staff reconnect and we dive into another school year.  We are looking forward to building on our past successes and finding ways to be an even more effective school in the coming year. Students have a half day on Thursday.  They will be dismissed at 11:30. Students will attend all of their classes for a shortened period on Thursday.  On Friday 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 in support of building and maintaining 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. 

Activities are in full swing as well.  Volleyball, cross country, and football have been practicing for over a week now and will have their first competitions soon.  If your student would like to participate in one of these activities, they can still join.  All students must have an athletic physical on file and a signed code of conduct in order to practice or compete.  Activities are an important part of the school community and I hope all students will participate in at least one each year.  More information related to activities can be found on our website. 

Picture day is Tuesday, August 29th.  All students received a picture packet in their planner when they picked up their schedules either during orientation or in the main office.  If your student has not picked up their schedule, please come by the main office between 8:00-3:00 before Thursday.   Pictures can also be ordered online at mylifetouch.com.  Our picture day ID is CG217395Y0.  

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