Week of November 5

We are especially excited for this week as we are kicking off the LMS Fall Food Drive.  All students are encouraged to bring in nonperishable food items.  Items that are collected will be donated to the Interfaith Food Pantry.  The grade that brings in the most food will earn points towards the Scout Cup.  The Scout Cup is a contest between the grade levels where grades earn points based on their participation in various school activities.  The winning grade for the food drive will earn 50 Scout Cup points and a pizza party.  Students who bring in a canned food item will also earn a $1 discount on admission to this Friday's dance.   Watch below to learn more about the food drive.

A question teachers often hear is ‘Why do I have to learn this?’ It’s a great question and one that we will endeavor to answer throughout the year for various subject areas.  This month we are looking at English.  In 6^th grade, students are learning to identify theme and to use evidence to support a theme in a complete summary. Theme is a universal message that applies to multiple areas of our lives.  Students apply themes when interpreting literature and visiting and interacting with students of other cultures.  Theme is an important part of movies and songs as well.  So why do 6^th graders need to learn about theme?  They need to learn about it so they can understand movies!

Seventh graders are studying characters and looking at consequences of their actions.  They look at how they are affected when they choose to be confident in themselves and let what others say roll off their back versus letting what others say get under their skin and define who they are.  Students are asked to think about their own decisions regarding peer pressure and the consequences regarding those decisions. All students will have to deal with peer pressure in appropriate ways to navigate the world.  Developing self-confidence and determining what feedback is valuable is important in school, sports, and the world of work.  Seventh graders need to learn how the choices characters make in literature impact their lives so they can apply those lessons to their lives both in school and beyond.

Students in the 8^th grade are learning to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meaning.  They are analyzing the impact of specific words choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. The understanding of figurative language provides students with tools to be better speakers and writers in order to better communicate and express themselves in today’s world.  No matter what career choice students ultimately make, effective communication will always be essential for  success. If you can’t communicate you can’t get a job. So without mastering communication in 8^th grade English, students might not be able to afford a house, car, food, Wyoming Cowboys tickets, and other essentials for living. 

Upcoming Events: 

• November 5-9                LMS food drive

• November 6                   No school-professional development 

• November 9                   Fall dance

• November 16                 Hathaway Scholarship Day

• November 21-13            No school-Thanksgiving

• November 29                 Nellie T. Ross' birthday