Weekly April 15

WYTOPP (Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress) testing begins this week. WYTOPP is the annual state test that all middle school students are required to take.  Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades take reading and math tests. Seventh grade students take a writing test in addition to reading and math.  Eight grade students also take a science test in addition to the reading and math tests.  Students will test in their regularly scheduled classes.  Next week, we will follow a modified schedule to accommodate testing.  Monday will be an all day and then we will have four block days Tuesday-Friday (odd, even, odd, even).  

WYTOPP testing is an important data point that we use to assess student progress and measure instructional effectiveness. It is a snapshot of how your student is currently performing in relation to grade level standards.  We also use teacher created assessments, observations, and student input to measure student progress.  Your student is more than their WYTOPP score.  They are also great artists, brothers, sisters, athletes, and people.  WYTOPP is a valuable piece of information, but it is not the only piece.  Scores should be available for students and families by the end of the school year. Please have your student in school every day rested and ready to go for the next three weeks as we complete testing.  We want them to be able to give their absolute best. 

The 33rd Annual Hapi-ness 5K will be held on Saturday, May 11th. The Hapi-ness 5K race was started in 1987 by the 9th grade class of Laramie Middle School, in memory of their classmate, Hapi Patterson, who had passed away of leukemia that year. Since then, many families have received assistance from the efforts of this race.

This year we are helping multiple families, one of which is Derek Augustin’s (current 8th grade student) who is battling cancer for the 4th time. Help us support these families in their time of need. Thanks for being a part of our 5k family!

Pre-registration forms are available. Those who register on race day will not receive a t-shirt. Completed registration forms with payment can be turned into the LMS main office.  Your can print off a copy of the registration form here.

Upcoming Events:
* April 22                               Make up day-.school for all students
* April 16-May 10                 WYTOPP testing
* May 11                                Hapi-ness 5K