Week of December 14

It's the last Monday of the year and we are so excited about our progress up to this point. Back in August we weren't sure if we'd make it to Labor Day in person, let alone until winter break.  COVID conditions in our community are still troubling and we have to remain dedicated to preventing community spread, but we are so thankful for the dedication and support of our students and families.  We are in this together and we will continue to do our best in what has become our new normal. 

Our student leadership team keeps coming up with ways to brighten the day and celebrate. This Wednesday and Thursday are ugly sweater days.  We encourage all students to wear their most beautiful holiday sweater.  No sweater, no problem! Some of the best sweaters I've ever seen have been created in under 5 minutes by pinning random holiday themed items to a shirt or sweatshirt. We hope all students will show their Scout Spirit on Wednesday and Thursday.  The grade with the best participation will earn points towards the Scout Cup.

The first semester ends on January 15th.  We will have I/E from 8:00-11:00 that morning.  All work that is going to be submitted for credit, must be in by 11:00 on the 15th.  Report cards will be mailed out the following week.  There are three I/E days before the end of the semester. We encourage all students to come in on Fridays, stay after school, and do whatever else it takes to demonstrate their learning.  All teachers and staff are here to help.  Please email me if you have any questions or need to sign your student up for additional support. 

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.  The next two weeks are a time for us to collectively exhale, spend time with loved ones, and prepare to sprint towards the end of the first semester.  Have a great winter break and we can't wait to put 2020 behind us and excel in 2021.  The race for excellence has no finish line and we are thankful to be running this race with everyone. 

Upcoming Events

• December 17           Orchestra concert 
• December 21           Winter break begins
• January 4                  Classes resume
• January 15                End of the 1st semester 
• January 18-19          No school
• January 20                Start of the 2nd semester 

Week of December 7

We have two action packed weeks before the collective exhale and relaxation of winter break.  Our schedule for the next two weeks is A,B,A,B,I/E.  Students are encouraged to come in for extra help and enrichment from 8-11 on I/E days (Fridays).  It is our hope that all students will be caught up on their work before the end of 2020 and start the new year with a clean academic slate.  

Our Student Leadership Team has planned some spirit days to get us in the holiday mood before the break as well.  This Wednesday and Thursday are holiday socks and flannel days.  Next Wednesday and Thursday are ugly sweater days.  Please encourage your student to participate.  As you can see from last year's staff picture, ugly sweater day is a big deal and a lot of fun.  The grade with the best participation also earns points towards the Scout Cup. 

We are hosting a virtual family night this Thursday from 6:00-6:30. Please go to the LMS Facebook page to participate.  We will be reviewing the information from November's family presentation and answering questions related to blended learning, the end of the semester, and whatever else comes up.  We hope to see everyone there.

Meals are available for students the winter break.  The break runs from December 21 through January 3rd.  Families who would like to sign up for meal service should call food services at 307-721-4482 by December 14th.  Meals will be distributed on December 22nd and 29th between 11 am and 1 pm from our central kitchen at 419 S. 8th Street.  Meals can be picked up behind the building in the alley located off of Custer Street between 9th and 9th Streets.  Delivery can be arranged if transportation is not available. 

Upcoming Events

• December 7             Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 
• December 7             Band concert 
• December 10           Wyoming Day
• December 10           Virtual family night
• December 17           Orchestra concert 
• December 21           Winter break begins
• January 4                  Classes resume
• January 15                End of the 1st semester