Week of May 30

It's the last week of school! There are many culminating activities this week as we close out the school season.  Fine cards will go out to students today.  If your student has an outstanding fine, they will receive one.  Please have your student pay all fines in the main office before the end of the week. 

Students will turn their Chromebooks and chargers in during math class on Thursday.  All students need to bring their cleaned Chromebooks and chargers on Thursday to check them in.  Students who do not check in their Chromebook and/or charger will be assessed the replacement cost. 

If your student has medication in the nurse's office, please pick it up before the end of the day on Monday, June 6th.  Also, the state of Wyoming requires all students to have the Tdap vaccine prior to their 13th birthday.  For most students this means before the start of their 7th grade year.  More information on required vaccinations can be found at health.wyo.gov/publichealth/immunization/. 

The last day for students is this Friday and it's an early release day.  All students will be dismissed at 11:23.  Students not riding the bus need to be off campus by 11:45.  Students will be participating in a field day on Friday.  Students are strongly encouraged to bring a water bottle and sunscreen as we will be outside for the majority of the morning.  Our offices will be closed from 12:00-2:30 on Friday as well. We're looking forward to a fun last day.

Thank you for your support and feedback this year.  We've faced many challenges, but by working together we've been successful.  Our theme for this year was "Don't wish for it, work for it."  Our students, faculty, and families have worked extremely hard this year and the results speak for themselves.  Our students' grades are the best they've been in the last five years, we showed great growth on WYTOPP, our music classes rocked at various contests and concerts, our sports teams won many conference championships, and the list goes on and on.  Enjoy the summer break and thank you for a great school year.

Upcoming Events

• June 1                  8th grade ice cream social 
• June 3                  Last day for students 
• August 30            Picture day 

Week of May 23

Did you miss out on the yearbook?  We may be able to order more if we meet the minimum order size.  Please complete this survey if you'd like to order a yearbook.  If more than 25 people are interested, we will set up a link for folks to place an order.  

The last day of school is rapidly approaching, but we still have a lot to do.  Every day between now and then is crucial.  If students are absent during this time, they will have very little time to make up the work they miss.  All students are responsible for all assignments even if they are not here. Please make finishing the school year strong a priority.  Students have until the end of the day on June 1st to turn in any missing work.  The first is the last day of Scout Learning Lab and the late bus.  Please let us know how we can help get your student over the finish line.

There are a lot of celebrations and activities between now and the end of the year.  The last dance is this Thursday after school until 5:00.  Admission is $4.  All students not serving ISS or OSS are encouraged to attend.  Friday is Cowboy Day.  Students should wear their favorite Western or UW gear.  The last day of school, June 3 is a field day.  Students will be in their S4S groups all day and will be dismissed at 11:23.  No lunch will be served on the last day.  This Friday, May 27th, is a full day of school for LMS.  Students will be dismissed at the normal time of 3:05 on Friday.  

Thank you for helping us finish out the school year.  It's been a successful year and we are looking forward to a great finish. 

Upcoming Events

• May 26                End of the year dance 
• May 30                No school-Memorial Day
• June 1                  8th grade ice cream social 
• June 3                  Last day for students 

Week of May 16

As we wrap up this school season, our focus word for the month is Integrity.  Integrity is not just about honesty or trustworthiness. Integrity involves every decision we make. It is about making the right choice for the right reason — not because of the praise we receive, but because it’s the right thing to do. And it isn’t only about what we do in front of others; it’s about how we respond even when no one sees or knows. It demands that we hold moral principles so dear that we stand for them when others walk away. Raising our students to become people of integrity won’t “just happen.” They won’t learn if we don’t intentionally model and teach them. Please read this month's CKH newsletter to learn about some activities you can do as a family to promote integrity. 

Current 7th graders interested in building their leadership capacity should apply to attend the Rotary Young Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. Young RYLA is a leadership-training program sponsored by Rotary International that promotes, encourages and rewards outstanding young people. An all-expenses-paid five-day conference that brings together a special group of boys and girls from Colorado and Wyoming to share ideas about becoming better leaders. An action-packed program of activities that helps build confidence and leadership skills (like problem-solving games, challenge course, zip-line skits, group discussions and teambuilding activities). Please read this flyer and watch this video to learn more.  Contact Tim Eisenhauer at (307) 630-6413 to apply. 

If you have a current 8th grade student and are looking to expand cultural opportunities for your family, consider hosting a French exchange student for two weeks in October.  LHS French teacher, Dianne Thompson is hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 25th at 5:30 in room 2026 at LHS.  You can attend in person or via Zoom.  More information and the application can be found here. 

It's the last call for the award winning LMS Yearbook!  Remaining copies are available on a first come, first served basis in the main office.  Yearbooks are $40 and it's cash or check only. Don't miss out on your chance to own a piece of history. 

Upcoming Events

• May 26                End of the year dance 
• May 30                No school-Memorial Day
• June 1                  8th grade ice cream social 
• June 3                  Last day for students 

Week of May 9th

Theodore Roosevelt is credited as the original orator of the line, but John C. Maxwell made it relevant to education when he added the word students instead of people, stating, “students don’t care what you

know, until they know that you care.” For the last two years Laramie Middle School has been utilizing

practices from Capturing Kids’ Hearts to create and sustain a culture of respect and belonging. As a

result of these efforts, Laramie Middle School has been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School. This award spotlights campuses that go above and beyond in creating a safe and welcoming environment where students are relationally connected to school and eager to learn. There are over 1700 schools that are eligible for this recognition and LMS was one of only 376 U.S. campuses selected as a 2021-2022 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School. Because of the rigor of the evaluation process, the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School award is both a high aspiration and an exemplary recognition of excellence.  Please read more about this recognition here. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the 2022 Hapi-ness 5K.  It was a beautiful day for a run/walk and the student leadership team did an amazing job organizing the race.  We are so proud of their work and humbled by the outpouring of support from our community.  The funds raised will be used to help Laramie families in need.

I can't believe there is less than a month left in this school year.  It's been a whirlwind and we are looking forward to finishing strong.  Don't miss out on commemorating this school year with an award winning yearbook.  There are less than 30 yearbooks left.   Use this link to order your yearbook before it's too late!

Upcoming Events

• May 11                No Scout Learning Lab-staff meeting
• May 26                End of the year dance 
• May 30                No school-Memorial Day
• June 1                  8th grade ice cream social 
• June 3                  Last day for students 

Week of May 2

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!  We have amazing teachers at LMS and across ACSD1.  We are so thankful for the effort they put in each and every day helping our students learn and grow.  They are dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate. Thank you to all teachers! If you get a minute, please send an email to a teacher who has made a difference for your student this year and tell them how much they mean to you, your student, and our community.

We will be finishing up WYTOPP testing this week.  Thank you to our students for doing their best on their tests and to our families for helping students come to school prepared and focused.  Our preliminary results are encouraging and reflect the hard work students, teachers, and families have been doing.

It is my pleasure to share that Mrs. Hammond, 8th grade ELA teacher, has been selected as the 2022 LMS Teacher of the Year.  Mrs. Hammond is an amazing teacher who designs engaging lessons, builds relationships with students, and is always willing to help out students and colleagues with whatever they need.  Congratulations Mrs. Hammond!

The 8th grade cooking classes had a cake decorating contest last week. The cakes were all amazing and tasted even better than they looked.  Our winners were: 1st Place-Scottie Pippen, 2nd place-Mint Chocolate, and 3rd place-The Lorax.  Congratulations to all students who participated and to Mrs. Heggie for helping our students prepare to take over the Food Network.

Upcoming Events

• May 2-6               Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 7                  Hapi-ness 5K 
• May 30                No school-Memorial Day
• June 3                  Last day for students