Week of May 29

 The last week of this school is here and it’s off to a beautiful, sunny start.  We’ve had so many successes this year.  We couldn’t have done it without your support and feedback.  Thank you.  Our theme this year was ‘You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don’t Take.’  Our students took risks, made gains, learned things, and became better people this year because they put themselves out there and looked out for each other.  We’ve successfully  implemented new curriculum resources, won conference championships, performed great at concerts and contests, had some fun, and most importantly we grew as teachers and learners.  We’re looking forward to a strong finish this week and of course there are a lot of logistics to take care of.

Students cleaned out their lockers during S4S today.  Students should take home everything from their lockers and they should not use them after the end of the day on Tuesday.  Students will also be checking in their Chromebooks and chargers on Tuesday and Wednesday during their math class.  Loaner devices will be available in classrooms for students who need them to finish missing assignments.  We have Scout Learning Lab on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.  Thursday is the last day for the late bus this year.  All students will be dismissed at 11:23 on Friday. 

All students are required to have a Tdap booster vaccine between 11-12 years of age. Please make sure that your child has received this mandatory vaccine and the school has been given a copy of an updated immunization record or you have requested a vaccination waiver through the State of Wyoming.  If your student has medications in the nurse's office, please make sure to pick these up by the last day of school. All medication remaining in the nurse's office after the last day of school will be disposed of.   The school nurse can be contacted at aobrien@acsd1.org or by calling the school, for any questions, concerns, or assistance.

To celebrate the last week of school we are having a series of dress up days this week. Tuesday is Dynamic Duo Day, Wednesday is Celebrity Day, Thursday is Dress Up or Dress Down/Socks and Sandals Day, and Friday is the Last Luau so rock your beach gear.  Spirit Week is a fun way to end this school season. 

We are undergoing a major upgrade to our ventilation system over the next two summers.  As a result the middle school will be closed June 9th through August 14th.  LMS office staff will be working out of LHS over the summer.  Our “office” will be open Monday-Thursday this summer and our phone numbers and other contact information will remain the same. 

Make it a great summer!

Upcoming Events:

• May 30-31 Chromebook check in
• May 30 Locker clean out
• June 1 8th grade ice cream social
• June 2 Last day for students

Week of May 22

The end of the school year is upon us and it has been an amazing ride.  Thank you for your support and feedback during this school season.  We've had a lot of success and we wouldn't have been able to do it without your help.  As we head into summer break, we have a lot of celebrations and logistics to take care of. 

Our end of the year dance is tomorrow from 3:05-5:00.  Admission is $5.00 and all students in good standing (not serving ISS or OSS) are encouraged to attend.  Concessions will be available as well. Students attending the dance need to stay until the end unless they are picked up by a parent or guardian and all students need to be picked up by 5:15.

We will be having an assembly at the end of the day on Friday to celebrate the success of the Hapi-ness 5K and for teachers to pay their debts related to Hapi-ness 5K incentives.  Heads will be shaved, beards will disappear, and hair will be dyed.  To accommodate our assembly lunches will be at slightly different times. On Friday 6th grade lunch is from 10:44-11:19, 7th grade lunch is from 11:26-12:01, and 8th grade lunch is from 12:08-12:43. It's going to be a great end to the week. 

Students will be checking in their Chromebooks next week on either the 30th or 31st during their math class.  Students need to remove any stickers they have placed on their Chromebooks prior to checking them in.  They must leave their name sticker and the school asset tag on their devices.  If students need a Chromebook to complete missing work after check in is completed, they can use a classroom loaner device. Students will also be cleaning out their lockers during S4S next week.  They should be prepared to take home all materials from their locker on on the 30th and students will not be allowed to use their lockers after clean out.

The last day of school for students is Friday, June 2nd and students will be dismissed at 11:23.  Breakfast will be served but there will be no lunch service.  All missing work must be turned in before students leave on the 2nd.  We have a great day of celebration planned and we hope all students will attend class each day through the end of the year. It's been an honor working alongside your student this year.  Thank you for sharing them with us.

Upcoming Events:

• May 24 End of the year dance
• May 30-31 Chromebook check in
• May 30 Locker clean out
• June 1 8th grade ice cream social
• June 2 Last day for students

Week of May 8

The Hapi-ness 5K is this Saturday at 9:00.  You can register up until the start of the race, however if you did not pre-register, you will not receive a t-shirt.  This year we are raising funds to support two students in our district who are battling cancer.  You can run, walk, or jog, just don't miss the Hapi-ness.  You can also support our cause by participating in Crunch for a Cause on Friday.  Thank you for your support.

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!  We are so thankful for all of the amazing educators at LMS.  We are fortunate to have such skilled and committed teachers, paraeducators, and support staff.  Please reach out to them and tell them what you appreciate about them.  If you looking to contribute to our celebrations, please look at this link and see where you might like to lean in. 

We were excited to learn last Friday that for the second year in a row we were name a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School. This award recognizes and celebrates schools producing exemplary outcomes using the CKH process.  Award winners demonstrate a high level of performance and a positive climate and culture for learning.  Certainly being recognized is nice.  What we love even more are the great things students, staff, and families are doing every day to make LMS the place to be.  

Thank you for your support during WYTOPP.  We had great attendance and our students put in an amazing effort.  We won't get official scores until August, but I know our students did a fantastic job.  We we excited to carry that momentum through the rest of the year.  Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events:

• May 12 Crunch for a Cause
• May 13 Hapi-ness 5K
• May 24 End of the year dance
• June 1 8th grade ice cream social
• June 2 Last day for students