Week of December 18

It's the last week of the year! (2023 that is). We are excited for a fun filled week at LMS. Our schedule this week is All, Odd, Even, Early Release, No School. Students will be dismissed at 11:23 on Thursday. There is Scout Learning Lab and a late bus on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, but there is no Scout Learning Lab, late bus, or after school activities on Thursday. Winter break begins on Friday and classes resume on Monday, January 8th. Our school and offices will be closed during winter break.

We are having a Spirit Week to celebrate the end of the calendar year. We encourage everyone to show their Scout pride by participating.

Reminder, the first semester ends on Friday, January 19th.  Students must have all of their work completed by 11:30 on Thursday, January 18th if it’s going to be included in their first semester grade.  Getting caught up after the break is extremely difficult. We want all students to be caught up before winter break. Extra help is available for students who need it. Please encourage your student to take advantage of Scout Learning Lab this week if necessary.

Everyone is excited for the holiday season and time with family and friends.  We realize that travel plans can change and the Wyoming weather is unpredictable.  We ask that you have your student in school every day ready to learn through the 21st.  Let's make the days count instead of counting the days.

Upcoming Events

• December 18 Choir concert at LHS

• December 21           Early release for students

• December 22           Winter break begins

• January 8                 Classes resume

• January 19 End of the first semester

Week of December 11

The week is off to an amazing start.  Our girls basketball teams wrapped up their seasons last Saturday by competing in their conference tournaments. All of our teams performed well and grew this season.  A special highlight is the 7th grade A and B teams who both went undefeated earning a combined record of 26-0 and winning their conference titles.  Since nature hates an empty gym, boys basketball began on Monday.  This week 7th grade practices after school and 8th grade practices from 5:00-7:00.  Students must have a current physical and signed code of conduct on file in order to participate.  

Don’t wait to reserve your copy of the award winning LMS yearbook as it sells out every year. Pre-orders are open at yearbookforever.com.  Don’t miss out on your chance to own a piece of history.  Remember the yearbook is forever.

The first semester ends on Friday, January 19th.  Students must have all of their work completed by 11:30 on Thursday, January 18th if it’s going to be included in their first semester grade.  Getting caught up after the break is extremely difficult from a psychological and mathematical perspective. We want all students to be caught up before winter break. Extra help is available for students who need it.  Scout Learning Lab is held Monday-Thursday from 3:05 - 4:00 and a late bus is available.  We also have Saturday Scout Learning Lab this Saturday from 8:00-11:00.  Please contact your student’s teachers to take advantage of this opportunity.  

We are all looking forward to the holiday season and time with family and friends.  We realize that travel plans can change and the Wyoming weather is unpredictable.  We ask that you have your student in school every day ready to learn through the 21st.  Students will be dismissed at 11:23 on the 21st and classes will resume on Monday, January 8th.  Let's make the days count instead of counting the day.

Upcoming Events

• December 18           National Bake Cookies Day

• December 21           Early release for students

• December 22           Winter break begins

• January 8                 Classes resume

Week of December 4

This week is packed with great activities as we cruise into the Holiday Season.  We are hosting the 7th grade A conference girls basketball tournament on Saturday.  The Scouts are looking to finish out the season on a high note.  We also have the Holiday Dance on Thursday after school from 3:00-5:00.  All middle school students in good standing (not serving ISS or OSS) are encouraged to attend.  Admission is $5.00 and concessions will be available.   All students attending the dance need to be picked up by 5:15.  There is not a late bus for dance attendees. 

It’s never too early to reserve your copy of the award winning LMS yearbook.  Pre-orders are open at yearbookforever.com.  Don’t miss out on your chance to own a piece of history.  Remember the yearbook is forever.

This focus word for December is responsibility.  We’re challenging your students to reflect on their experiences and take responsibility for how they choose to learn and grow from these experiences. We are partnering with you to grow and develop your child’s sense of responsibility.  As you reflect as a family, celebrate your accomplishments, identify areas you may want to improve, and consider new ways to serve others in the days ahead. One way to spread joy is a Neighborhood Sunshine Walk. As a family, write a few notes of encouragement to uplift or affirm those in your community. Take a walk in your neighborhood or apartment building and leave these notes of encouragement on windshields, doors, or mailboxes to spread a little sunshine. Read about this and more in the December Capturing Kids’ Hearts newsletter. 

The Student Leadership Team will be leading from the middle at the Parade of Lights on Friday night.  We hope you’ll come out and support the Scouts and all of the other organizations.  There are so many great events in our community at this time of the year.  Thank you for celebrating the joy of the season and for your continued support and feedback. 

Upcoming Events

• December 7             Winter dance 

• December 8             Parade of lights

• December 18           National Bake Cookies Day

• December 21           Early release for students

• December 22           Winter break begins

• January 8                 Classes resume