Week of February 26

The LMS staff did some in house professional development last Thursday and Friday.  It was a continuation of the work to support our growth as a professional learning community.  Dr. Dewey, a nationally renowned educator, was at LMS to work with teaching teams on effective planning and instruction in support of student learning.  We also discussed scheduling and designing interventions for students who are struggling and extensions and enrichment for students who are excelling.  The already great staff at LMS continues to work to improve their teaching.  This supports our theme for the the year, if it doesn't challenge you it doesn't change you.  LMS staff are not satisfied with good enough.  We are going to do whatever it takes to help students be successful and to create and sustain a community of respect and excellence at LMS.

The Student Leadership Team is hosting the Laradise Dance, this Friday, March 2nd from 3:00-5:00 pm in the LMS main gym.  All LMS students in good standing (passing all classes and not suspended) are encouraged to attend.  Admission is $4.  If you are interested in chaperoning, please contact the school.

There are many exciting events coming up at LMS next week.  Traditionally the week prior to spring break is Spirit Week.  Each day next week has a theme.  Grade levels can also earn points towards the Scout Cup for participating. The themes for each day are as follows:

• Mix It Up Monday: Students dress like teachers and vice versa 
• Tourist Tuesday: Wear your favorite vacation clothes
• Wacky Wednesday: Crazy hair do's, backwards shirts, everything wacky
• Throwback Thursday: Dress like your parents in those old photos
• Fan Friday: Sports teams, Nike, Under Armour, etc 

Spirit week will also be the time for penny wars to support service men and women oversees.  Each grade will have a bucket in the cafeteria.  Pennies count towards a grade's total. All other denominations count against a grade's total.  The grade with the highest total will earn points towards the Scout Cup.  

As if there wasn't enough going on during Spirit Week, the Student Leadership Team is hosting our second family night of the year.  All LMS families are cordially invited to our Bermuda Triangle Escape Room Adventure on Wednesday, March 7th from 7:00-8:15 pm.  Meet in the LMS cafeteria for a night of fun, community, popcorn, and prizes.  There is no cost to attend. 

As we move into the 5th week of the second semester, many things are happening.  Activities such as Spirit Week, dances, and family nights are an important part of our school community.  They build connections, increase school spirit, and improve moral.  We appreciate all of your support and hope you will encourage your student to come to the dance and participate in Spirit Week.  We'd also love to see you at our escape room night on the 6th.

Upcoming Events

• March 2                                 Laradise dance 
• March 5                                 Six week grade reports 
• March 5-9                              Spirit Week
• March 7                                 PTO meeting
• March 7                                 Family night-Bermuda Triangle escape room 
• March 12                               Spring break begins
• March 23                               Elementary early release-full day at LMS