We are very excited for the start of the 2023-2024 school year! We can't wait to work with you and your student this year. Even though the first day is a few weeks away, the time will go quickly and many things are happening between now and then. Schedules for 7th and 8th grade students will be mailed out on Friday, August 18th. Sixth grade students will receive their schedules at orientation on the 18th. Schedules of students who don't attend orientation will be mailed out.
Our school will be open for no host tours from 3:00-5:00 on Wednesday, August 23rd for any students who wishes to come in and locate their classrooms and practice opening their locker. Teachers and staff will not be available on the 23rd. The first day of school is August 24th which is a half day. School begins at 8:00 and students will be dismissed at 11:23. Students will be with their S4S classes all day reconnecting with each other and get reacquainted with the business of school. Friday, August 25th is our first full day and students will be dismissed at 3:05.
As we shared last spring, we have adopted away for the day as our personal device policy. Personal devices such as cell phones, tablets, ear buds, and smart watches need to be turned off and stored away as soon as students enter the building in the morning until the dismissal bell. The primary reason for this change is to support increased student learning. Personal electronics are extremely distracting. Research shows that student achievement improves and students are more engaged academically and socially when they do not have access to their cell phones. Students’ emotional wellbeing also improves when their access to cell phones is limited. Students who are heavy cell phone users report higher rates of loneliness and depression. The vast majority of incidents at our school involving conflict, bullying, and harassment have a digital component. By limiting student cell phone use during the school day, students’ overall wellbeing will be improved. They will also gain an important employability skill by learning how to effectively manage their technology use. We understand this is a big change and we appreciate your support as we navigate this transition.
Students will also need to store their backpacks in their lockers this year. The reason for this change is to improve the use of classroom space and to increase safety. Last year, students were carrying large backpacks to class. Many students were carrying multiple backpacks. This creates crowded classrooms, tripping hazards, and safety concerns. We don't check out textbooks, so all students need throughout their school day is a binder or folder with their supplies and their Chromebook making backpacks unnecessary.
Fall activities (football, volleyball, and cross country) begin on Monday, August 14th. If your student is participating in any of of these activities and hasn't turned in their paperwork, please drop off their physical and signed code of conduct in the bus lane between 4:00-6:00 on Wednesday, August 9th so they are ready for their first practice on the 14th.
All families must complete online registration each year to update their information in PowerSchool. This is required for families who are new to the district and for those whose students have attended an ACSD1 school since kindergarten. Please follow these instructions to complete your student's online registration as soon as possible. Doing so ensures we have the correct contact information, gives your student permission to travel for activities and field trips, and gives your student permission to use district technology. Students will receive their Chromebooks on Tuesday, August 29th. If a student's online registration is not completed by then, they will not receive their Chromebook. If you need assistance with online registration, please contract the LMS office at 721-4430.
There are many ways to stay informed with what is happening at LMS. Our website has information on activities, bell schedules, our handbook, our supply list, and so much more. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@lmsscouts). The LMS blog is another great way to stay up to date with LMS events and information.
Thank you for sharing your student with us. We are honored to work with you to help them grow as students, artists, athletes, musicians, and Scouts. We are looking forward to a great year leading from the middle. Make it a great week!
Upcoming Events
- August 9: Activity form drop off
- August 18: 6th grade orientation
- August 23: No host tours
- August 24: First day of school
- August 29: Chromebooks distributed
- August 29: Picture day
- August 29: Back to school night
- September 4: No school- Labor Day
- September 29: No school- professional development
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