The first semester is behind us and we are excited to celebrate our students' accomplishments. To that end, all students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and their families are cordially invited to Honor Roll Recognition Night on Thursday from 6:15-7:15 in the LMS gym. Students who had perfect first semester attendance will also be recognized. Students who made either the 3.5 or 4.0 honor rolls will receive a certificate and students who earned a 4.0 and had perfect first semester attendance will receive special recognition.
There will be light refreshments available in the cafeteria after students are recognized. If you are unsure if your student made the first semester honor roll, students' GPAs can be found on their report cards that were mailed out last Wednesday and on PowerSchool. We hope to see many of you this Thursday at Honor Roll Night. We are looking forward to celebrating our students. We have also set an attendance goal to start the second semester off on the right foot. All students how miss one day or less between 1/24 and 2/22 will receive a prize. Please watch the video below to learn more about Honor Roll Recognition Night.
It's a great time of year to focus on kindness. Children learn new behaviors by copying those around them; we have a powerful opportunity and responsibility to teach kindness by example. Model kindness and empower your student to show compassion to those around them. One way to do this is by having each family member make and decorate their own “Affirmation Box” or bag to display in a central location in your home this month. At least three times a week, write a family member an affirmation and place it in their box. On the last day of the month, ask everyone to read their affirmations. You can read more about kindness in the February CKH newsletter. You can also take the 28 days of kindness challenge.
Upcoming Events:
February 2 Honor Roll Night
February 13 Swimming informational meeting
February 17 Early release for students and staff
February 20 No school
February 21 Rising 6th grade informational meeting
Today we recognize Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King played a pivotal role in our country and we all have benefited from his leadership and sacrifice. "We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character, that is the true goal of education." Dr. Martin Luther King.
The Annual LMS Chili Cook-Off is Wednesday from 6:00-7:30 in the LMS cafeteria. All LMS students and families are encouraged to enter or attend. There is no entry fee and there are prizes for the best overall, most unique, and spiciest chilis. Students from our industrial arts classes will be showing off and racing their CO2 cars. Students and families that would like to make a CO2 car ahead of time and compete are encouraged to do so. Please watch the video below to learn more about the Chili Cook-Off. We hope to see everyone there with their favorite chili or taste buds. We need entries and we need folks to taste the chilis and vote for their favorites. Items from the lost and found will be on display during the chili cook-off. Things that are not claimed by the end of the week will be disposed of.
Prior to the winter break we asked students, staff, and families to complete a school quality survey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill it out. We appreciate your feedback and the results will be used to help us grow as a school and a district. A summary of the district results can be found here. Based on the survey results, we will be focusing on helping students feel welcome at school and on building pride in being an LMS Scout.
Our first semester ends on Friday. That day is an early release for all students. LMS will dismiss at 11:23 on Friday. All first semester work for credit must be submitted by the end of the day on the 20th. Students who earn failing grades may be required to attend summer school in August. Teachers are available after school every day to assist students and a late bus is available. Please review your student's grades with them and make a plan for improvement if necessary. We are looking forward to celebrating our students' first semester accomplishments at Honor Roll Night on February 2nd.
Our Board is currently considering Policy 3005, Teaching of Controversial Issues. If you wish to comment on this policy, please send your comments to info@acsd1.org and/or boardofeducation@acsd1.org. Comments will be taken until January 31st. Please use this link or visit acsd1.org to review the draft policy.
We are almost halfway through the school year. Time certainly goes quickly. We are looking forward to a strong finish to the first semester and an amazing second semester. Thank you for your continued feedback and support. Make it a great week.
Happy New Year! We are very excited to have our students back in the building. The energy in our hallways and classrooms is infectious. Hopefully everyone had a safe and warm winter break and is ready to begin the final push to the end of the first semester. The semester ends on Friday, January 20th. Students must have all first semester assignments and activities completed by the end of the day on the 20th. Teachers are available to assist students every day after school in Scout Learning Lab and there is a late bus available. Let's work together to finish the semester on a high note.
Students and families can view second semester schedules in PowerSchool. Students will receive a hard copy of their second semester schedule in S4S on the 17th. If a student wants to request a schedule change, they can use this link which can also be found on their S4S Canvas page. A counselor will evaluate each request and make a change if possible. We strive to grant every schedule change request, but it's not always possible. Requests based on teacher preference, or wanting to be with a friend, are not granted.
The new year is a time to refocus, reflect and set goals. There are some great resources to support these endeavors in this month's CKH newsletter focusing on respect. Respect comes in many forms: respect for life, for property, for parents, for elders, for nature, and for the beliefs and rights of others. Respect includes being courteous and polite, as well as respecting yourself by avoiding self-criticism. We can model respect for our each other through how we speak to and treat others. Respect is not only an important character trait, but it can also be a source of real joy! Respect implies a certain appreciation, which makes us more aware of other people’s needs and feelings. Help us sustain a culture of respect and belonging at LMS this month by supporting our focus on respect.
The days are finally getting longer as the semester continues to get shorter. Thank you for your support and feedback up to this point in the year. It takes a team for a school to be successful and we're thankful that you are part of our team.
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