Week of November 12

As we reflect on Veterans Day, we'd like to take a moment to thank those who have served or are currently serving.  Our country was founded when the bravest among us rose and up in defiance of tyranny.  Today we continue to live under the blanket of freedom that is protected by the men and women of our Armed Forces. LMS extends a heartfelt thank you to our Veterans.  Your service is deeply appreciated.

Unfortunately the use of e-cigarettes, commonly referred to as vaping, is on the rise in Laramie and across the country. Many of these products are manufactured to specifically appeal to young people.  Big tobacco needs to replace traditional smokers to maintain their bottom line, and vaping is one way they are doing it.  Why else would vaping fluid be made to look like candy and vaping devices made to look like school supplies? Juuling is a particularly popular is a type of vaping.  The juul resembles a flash drive and can be plugged into a USB port to charge.  The juul has two parts, the bottom part contains a battery and the temperature regulation system and the top part is the nicotine cartridge.  As you can see below, the juul, and other e-cigs, are designed to be concealed and used covertly in schools and other places.

Although vaping has been marketed as a safe alternative to cigarettes, that is not the case.  Nicotine is nicotine and the addictive properties and health risks of nicotine are well documented.  Vaping can also be used to deliver THC and other narcotics.  Many other chemicals are inhaled and exhaled when vaping and the long term impact of these chemicals, such as formaldehyde, is unknown. Bottom line, vaping is not safe, it's addictive, and it's against school policy.  Please review this presentation put together by Mr. Qualls and this article written by a high school principal to learn more about vaping. If your student is vaping, we're here to help.  We want all of our students to live healthy lives now and in the future, and that includes a life free from vaping.  Please let us know if you need assistance talking to your student about the dangers of vaping or helping them kick the habit.

This Friday, November 16th is Hathaway Scholarship day.  The Hathaway Scholarship makes a college education both affordable and possible for Wyoming high school graduates.  It is an enormous benefit of being a resident of our great state.  It's never to early to learn about the Hathaway Scholarship and the opportunities it may bring to your family.  Please click here to learn more about the Hathaway Scholarship.

Upcoming Events: 

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• November 16                 Hathaway Scholarship Day

• November 21-13            No school-Thanksgiving

• November 29                 Nellie T. Ross' birthday 
• December 24                 Winter break begins
• January 7                       Classes resume after winter break