Week of September 29

It’s Homecoming Week! Homecoming is a great time to build community and show your Scout Pride.  This week is packed with activities including dress up themes for each day, fun activities during lunch, the LHS homecoming march through our building, home competition for football, volleyball and cross country, the LHS football game on Friday night, and our band will be in the UW parade on Saturday.  The Student Leadership Team is also hosting a tailgate party before the LMS football game on Wednesday and all Scouts are invited. We encourage everyone to participate in as many homecoming week activities as possible.

Our lost and found is already out of bounds.  We will be cleaning it out at the end of the day on Friday.  If your student is missing a hooded sweatshirt, jacket, water bottle, lunch box, or any other item, please encourage them to check the lost and found this week.  Everything will be gone by next week so it’s important that they check as soon as possible. 

If your family is facing challenges accessing enough nutritious food on the weekends, the Interfaith Backpack Program is here to help. This community-supported program provides students in Laramie with backpacks full of healthy breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks every weekend during the school year. Backpacks are discreetly distributed every Friday after school to protect your child’s privacy. If you think your student could benefit or you want to learn more, please reach out to Lisa Theis, the School Success Liaison here at Laramie Middle School. 

Progress reports will go out at the end of the day on Friday.  Please review your student’s report with them and identify areas of need and areas of celebration.  Scout Learning Lab is available to all students Monday- Thursday if they need additional time and support to generate their learning.  A late bus is available after SLL for those students who need it.  We are here to support your student’s learning.  

It’s going to be a great week of learning, building community, and celebrating.  Thank you for your continued feedback and support.  We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and your student. Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 10/2 School Custodian Appreciation Day

• 10/3 LHS Homecoming

• 10/3 Six Week Progress Reports

• 10/4 UW Homecoming Parade 

• 10/11 Band Day at UW

• 10/14 Picture Retakes

• 10/25 Make a Difference Day 

Week of September 22

This week is underway and we are already preparing for our homecoming festivities next week.  Homecoming is a great time to build community and show your Scout Pride.  During homecoming week there are many fun activities including dress up themes for each day, fun activities during lunch, LHS homecoming march through our building, home competition for volleyball and cross country, the LHS football game on Friday night, and our band will be in the UW parade on Saturday.  We encourage all Scouts to participate in as many homecoming week activities as possible.

Students will receive a picture packet during S4S this week.  If you ordered pictures, they will be in the packet.  If you didn’t order pictures, there is a code in the packet in case you would like to.   If your student was absent on picture day, or their smile was not all they hoped it could be, retakes are on Tuesday, October 14th. 

If your family is facing challenges accessing enough nutritious food on the weekends, the Interfaith Backpack Program is here to help. This community-supported program provides students in Laramie with backpacks full of healthy breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks every weekend during the school year. Backpacks are discreetly distributed every Friday after school to protect your child’s privacy. If you think your student could benefit or you want to learn more, please reach out to Lisa Theis, the School Success Liaison here at Laramie Middle School. 

Next week is already the sixth week of the school year. Progress reports will go out at the end of the day on October 3rd.  Please review your student’s report with them and identify areas of need and areas of celebration.  Scout Learning Lab is available to all students Monday- Thursday if they need additional time and support to generate their learning. 

As the weather cools and shorts fade away for the season, please remember that pajama pants and slippers are a violation of our dress code.  We want students to get up, get dressed, and feel good about being ready for the day.  This is an important career and life skill. Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 9/26 No School-Professional Development

• 10/2 School Custodian Appreciation Day

• 10/3 LHS Homecoming

• 10/3 Six Week Progress Reports

• 10/4 UW Homecoming Parade 

• 10/11 Band Day at UW

• 10/14 Picture Retakes

• 10/25 Make a Difference Day 

Week of September 15

Picture day was picture perfect last week.  Every student that was here last Tuesday had their picture taken.  If you didn’t order pictures in advance, that’s not a problem.  Go to mylifetouch.com and log into your account, or create one using your student’s ID number, and place your order.  If your student was absent on picture day, or their smile was not all they hoped it could be, retakes are on Tuesday, October 14th. 

Wednesday is Constitution Day.  Our Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787 laying the foundation for our democracy.  This Constitution Day is also the official kick off for our recognition of the Semiquincentennial commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago on July 4th, 1776.   Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence in I/E on Wednesday and we will be doing a variety of activities throughout the school year to commemorate the Semiquincentennial. 

Scout Learning Lab (SLL) is a time after school where students get additional time and support to demonstrate their learning. It’s generally held Monday-Thursday from 3:05-4:00. Students attending SLL stay with their teachers from 3:05-3:35. If they need additional time to work and/or need to ride the late bus, they work in the west modular until around 4:15 when the late bus arrives.  Students can walk or be picked up after SLL as well. As we get further into the school year, it becomes even more important that students stay current on their work. Assignments more than two weeks late will not be accepted for credit.  Please monitor your student’s learning and encourage them to take advantage of SLL. 

This month, we’re focusing on empathy and challenging students to make sure that everyone they interact with feels seen, heard, and valued. One way to show empathy is to, as a family, brainstorm a list of 3-5 individuals you typically encounter during the day who may not receive many notes or words of affirmation or appreciation. Consider people who make your day brighter or provide a needed service, like your mail carrier, the cashier at your local store, or a neighbor. Ask each person in your family to write a note thanking that person for “Being a Light.“ You can read more about empathy in this month’s CKH Newsletter. 

Another great week is upon us with opportunities for learning, growth, and community.  Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 9/17 Constitution Day

• 9/21 World Gratitude Day

• 9/26 No School-Professional Development

• 10/2 School Custodian Appreciation Day

• 10/3 LHS Homecoming

• 10/4 UW Homecoming Parade 

• 10/11 Band day at UW

Week of September 8

 

Every week at LMS is action packed and this week is no exception.  Tuesday is picture day.  Throughout the morning students will be called by their grade and last name to go to the small gym and have their picture taken. All students have their pictures taken even if they are not ordering pictures. Also, we do not distribute picture packets.  To order pictures, please go to mylifetouch.com and enter our picture day ID (EVTPSCB3C).

The back to school dance is also on Tuesday from 3:05-5:00 in the main gym.  All LMS students in good standing are encouraged to attend dances. Admission is $5.00 and concessions are available.  Students attending the dance must go directly to the gym after school and must be picked up by 5:15. If a student wishes to leave the dance before 5:00, their parent or guardian must be at the school to get them.  We hope to see all of our students busting a move on Tuesday.

It is important that all students are in school every day ready to learn.  Last year our overall attendance rate improved from 91% to 93%. This is a return to our pre-pandemic level, but we can do better.  Our goal attendance rate for this year is 95%. Please set a goal to have your student miss 9 or less days for non-school reasons such as activities.   When students are present in school they build knowledge, skills, and friendships.  Being present in school not only helps your student, but helps all of our students because we learn from each other.  We want to see your student in school every day because your student’s presence matters.  Please read this handout to learn more about the importance of good attendance. 

Our district has partnered with the Cook Center to provide all families with access to parentguidance.org. If you’re concerned about your student’s attendance, mental health, or any other aspect of their development, there are resources to help you.  This website has on demand courses related to many topics including technology, anxiety, building confidence, body image, behavior and peer conflict.  Webinars and parent coaching are also available.  You can access these resources from the link above or by clicking on the student and family resources tab on the ACSD1 website. 

Scout Learning Lab (SLL) is a time after school where students get additional time and support to demonstrate their learning. It’s generally held Monday-Thursday from 3:05-4:00. Students attending SLL stay with their teachers from 3:05-3:35. If they need additional time to work and/or need to ride the late bus, they work in the west modular until around 4:15 when the late bus arrives.  Students can walk or be picked up after SLL as well. Students make arrangements with their teachers to attend SLL or teachers will reach out to families to schedule students.  Students must attend SLL in order to ride the late bus and they must be in classrooms by 3:10 in order to be put on the bus list.  SLL is open to all LMS students and it is a great opportunity for students to get the help they need. 

The start of this school season has been amazing. We are really getting into the swing of things as we enter our third week of working together. Thank you for your continued support and feedback. You are appreciated. 

Upcoming Events

• 9/9 Picture Day

• 9/9 Back to School Dance 

• 9/13 Positive Thinking Day

• 9/21 World Gratitude Day

• 9/26 No School-Professional Development

Week of September 1

I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and is ready for another great week at LMS. Back to school night is on Tuesday.  There is a resource fair from 4:30-5:15 in our cafeteria if you'd like to visit with transportation, need help with annual online registration, want to learn about Gear Up, or fill out a free and reduced lunch application to be entered into a drawing for a prize. The real action begins at 5:30 when parents follow students' schedules and meet each of their teachers. Attendees will spend 8 minutes in each class and go to all 7 of their student’s classes as well as S4S. Back to school night ends at 7:15. We ask that students not accompany their caregivers to back to night due to space limitations. Students will bring a schedule home with them on Tuesday so parents know where to go on Back to School Night. 

Scout Learning Lab (SLL) is a time after school where students get additional time and support in order to demonstrate their learning. It’s generally held Monday-Thursday from 3:05-4:00.  We will start SLL for this school year on Wednesday. Students attending SLL stay with their teachers from 3:05-3:35. If they need additional time to work and/or need to ride the late bus, they work in the west modular until around 4:15 when the late bus arrives.  Students can walk or be picked up after SLL as well. Students make arrangements with their teachers to attend SLL or teachers will reach out to families to schedule students.  Students must attend SLL in order to ride the late bus and they must be in classrooms by 3:10 in order to be put on the bus list.  SLL is open to all LMS students and it is a great opportunity for students to get the help they need. 

Next Tuesday, September 9th is a big day at LMS.  For starters, it is picture day.  We do not distribute picture packets at LMS.  Please go to mylifetouch.com and enter our picture day ID (EVTPSCB3C) to order pictures.  All students will have their pictures taken on picture day.  The 9th is also the day of our back to school dance from 3:05-5:00 in the main gym.  All LMS students are encouraged to attend dances. Admission is $5.00 and concessions are available.  Students attending the dance must be picked up by 5:15. We hope to see all of our students shaking a leg on the 9th. 

Our first week was fantastic. We are excited to keep the momentum rolling with another successful week.  Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 9/1           No School- Labor Day

• 9/2 Back to School Night

• 9/9 Picture Day

• 9/9 Back to School Dance 

• 9/26 No School-Professional Development

Week of August 25

The day we have all been waiting for is finally here!  Tuesday is the first day for students and it is a half day..  Our doors open at 7:30 and class begins at 8:00.  Students will be with their Scouts for Scouts (S4S) teachers until they are dismissed at 11:30.  Students will be learning about middle school and building community. If students do not remember who their S4S teacher is, counselors will be in the cafeteria in the morning to remind them.  All students will receive a copy of their schedule in S4S on Tuesday. On half days, breakfast is available, but lunch  is not.  Students must be off campus by 11:45.  Wednesday, August 27th is our first full day of school.  Our doors open at 7:30 and students are dismissed at 3:05.  On full days, students must be off campus by 3:15 unless they are participating in a school sponsored activity.  

Our school will be open for a no-host open house on Monday from 3:30-5:30.  This is a time for students to put things in their lockers if they wish and to walk their schedule.  We will email locker assignments and combinations to families on Monday. Teachers and staff will not be available to meet with families or answer questions at no-host open house. You will get a chance to meet your student's teachers at Back to School Night on September 2nd. 

Schedules are pretty tight, but students can request a schedule change using the appropriate link (6th grade form, 7th grade form, 8th grade form).  Our counselors will do their best to accommodate schedule change requests.  Please note we do not grant schedule change requests based on teacher preference, time of day preference, or so students can be in class with their friends.

Practices for fall activities have begun.  Our football, volleyball, and cross country teams compete during the fall season.  Students must have a completed sports physical and a signed code of conduct on file in order to practice or compete.  Families can drop off completed activity paperwork at the LMS main office.  Students can still join a fall sport. Interested students should stop by the main office to sign up. Students must complete nine practices before they can compete. 

Beginning this year, ACSD#1 will provide a free breakfast and lunch meal to all students who attend an ACSD#1 school. To maintain this valuable service, it is essential for eligible parents to submit a Free and Reduced Lunch application. By submitting the application, families can ensure that the school district receives adequate funding to support this vital initiative. The application process is straightforward and confidential, and assistance is available for those who need help completing it. We appreciate everyone taking the time to help support our initiative in providing nutritious meals free of charge for our students. 

Students will receive their Chromebooks on Tuesday if their annual online registration has been completed.  At the middle school students take their Chromebooks and chargers home with them.  All families in our district must complete the Annual Online Registration every year in PowerSchool.  This is how you update your contact information, give permission for your student to travel for school activities, grant your student permission to use technology, etc. Instructions for annual online registration and the link are on our district website under Student & Family Resources and then under the section Student Enrollment. If you have forgotten your PowerSchool login credentials, there is a link on the PowerSchool Parent Portal login screen you can click that says “Forgot Username or Password” to recover your login information. 

Tuesday, September 9th is a big day at LMS.  For starters, it is picture day.  We do not distribute picture packets at LMS.  Please go to mylifetouch.com and enter our picture day ID (EVTPSCB3C) to order pictures.  All students will have their pictures taken on picture day.  The 9th is also the day of our back to school dance from 3:05-5:00 in the main gym.  All LMS students are encouraged to attend dances. Admission is $5.00 and concessions are available.  Students attending the dance must be picked up by 5:15. We hope to see all of our students shaking a leg on the 9th. 

While we enjoy summer break, Tuesday is truly one of the best days of the year.  All of our teachers, paraeducators, bus drivers, specialists, and other staff have been eagerly awaiting our students’ return.  Thank you for sharing them with us.  We are honored to work with you in support of their growth and learning. Please keep an eye on our webpage, Facebook page, and blog to stay informed about LMS happenings. Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 8/25         No Host Open House 

• 8/26         First Day of School!!!

• 9/1           No School- Labor Day

• 9/2 Back to School Night

• 9/9 Picture Day

• 9/9 Back to School Dance