Week of February 23

Congratulations to our Math Counts Team!  Mrs. Coffin led our squad to a second place finish at the regional competition last week.  Nasty roads and challenging problems couldn’t stop our Mathletes. Great work Scouts!

Our school has been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test next Monday. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education. Randomly selected 8th grade students will take a mathematics or reading test. In addition to subject-area questions, students voluntarily complete NAEP survey questions. The assessment takes about 120 minutes for most students, which includes transition time, directions, and completion of survey questions. The information collected is used for statistical purposes only. Your child’s grades will not be affected. You can learn more about NAEP testing by reading this letter.  If you do not wish for your student to participate in NAEP testing, please notify Kevin O’Dea in writing by Monday, February 23rd. 

It certainly has been a challenging cold and flu season.  Healthy habits give students the best chance at staying avoiding sickness.  Please encourage your student to maintain a regular sleep routine getting at least 8 hours of sleep, wash their hands regularly, eat breakfast every day at home or school, avoid contact with those who are sick, and limit screen time 60 minutes before going to sleep. When students are not well it is important for them to stay home. However, it is also important for students to be in school as much as possible. To learn more about when to keep your student home from school, please review the ACSD1 Illness Protocol. 

Don’t miss out on our award winning yearbook.  Put your order in today by clicking here.  Our yearbook sells out every year.  Act fast to get your yearbook before it’s too late. Make it a great week! 

Upcoming Events

• 2/23 Swimming begins

• 3/2 NAEP Testing 

• 3/6 Global Day of Unplugging

• 3/10 No SLL-Staff Meeting

• 3/16-3/20 No School: Spring Break

• 3/30 Walk in the Park Day

Week of February 9

We are celebrating Kindness Week at LMS.  Today during lunch students had the opportunity to write kind notes to a classmate or teacher.  On Wednesday the Hope Squad will be serving lemonade and on Friday we are wearing red for Valentine’s Day and Heart Health Awareness.  Another great way to spread kindness is by doing things from the 28 days of Kindness Challenge.  In a world where you can be anything, let’s focus on being kind. 

Scheduling  for the 2026-2027 school year gets underway this week.  Rising 7th and 8th graders will make their schedule requests for next year in S4S on Wednesday. Please discuss the courses they are interested in with them.  You can find more information about the classes we offer in our curriculum guide.  There is an informational meeting for rising freshmen and their families tonight at 6:00 pm in the LHS theater.  All current 8th graders and their families are strongly encouraged to attend.  Rising freshmen will also be filling out their schedule request forms in S4S on Wednesday as well. 

Family Fitness Night is Thursday from 5:30-7:00 in the LMS cafeteria and gym.  There will be a variety of healthy activities to participate in, healthy snacks, and a large number of organizations sharing information about healthy activities in our community.  All LMS students and their families are encouraged to attend Family Fitness Night.  

Our school has been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test on Monday, March 2,2026. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education. Randomly selected 8th grade students will take a mathematics or reading test. In addition to subject-area questions, students voluntarily complete NAEP survey questions. The assessment takes about 120 minutes for most students, which includes transition time, directions, and completion of survey questions. The information collected is used for statistical purposes only. Your child’s grades will not be affected. You can learn more about NAEP testing by reading this letter.  If you do not wish for your student to participate in NAEP testing, please notify Kevin O’Dea in writing by Monday, February 23rd. 

Don’t miss out on our award winning yearbook.  Put your order in today by clicking here.  Our yearbook sells out every year.  You don’t get many chances to own a piece of history.  Act fast to get your yearbook before it’s too late. Make it a great week! 

Upcoming Events

• 2/11 26-27 Schedule Request Forms Completed 

• 2/12 Family Fitness Night

• 2/15 School Resource Officer Day

• 2/16 No school-professional development

• 3/2 NAEP Testing 

Week of February 2

 

We are celebrating National School Counseling Week.  Mrs. Lehr, Mrs. Plant, and Mrs. Sommerfeld, thank you for all you do to support our students and our school.  School counselors help students manage difficult situations, assist with career advice and planning, and help students with their schedules.  They do so many things that are seen and unseen to help our students and school be their best.  Thank you!

Speaking of scheduling, students will be starting that process this week for the 2026-2027 school year. Current 6th and 7th grade students will be reviewing elective choices during S4S on Wednesday.  Please discuss the courses they are interested in with them.  You can find more information about classes we offer in our curriculum guide.  Rising 7th and 8th graders will make their schedule requests in S4S on February 11th.  Current 8th grade students will be meeting with Mrs. Dale, LHS counselor, during I/E on Wednesday.  There is an informational meeting for rising freshmen and their families on Monday, February 9th at 6:00 pm in the LHS theater.  All current 8th graders and their families are strongly encouraged to attend.  Rising freshmen will also be filling out their schedule request forms in S4S on the 11th. 

Honor Roll Night is Thursday from 6:30–7:30 PM in the LMS gym. This evening is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our students and recognize the growth, effort, and character they’ve shown throughout the semester. If your student earned a 3.5 or above GPA during the first semester, they will be recognized at Honor Roll Night.  We hope to see you there!

Family Fitness Night is Thursday, February 12th from 5:30-7:00 in the LMS cafeteria and gym.  There will be a variety of healthy activities to participate in, healthy snacks, and a large number of organizations sharing information about healthy activities in our community.  All LMS students and their families are encouraged to attend Family Fitness Night.  

Our school has been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test on Monday, March 2,2026. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department ofEducation. NAEP is different from our state assessments because it is a common measure of achievement across the country.  Randomly selected 8th grade students will take a mathematics or reading assessment. In addition to subject-area questions, students voluntarily complete NAEP survey questions. The assessment takes about 120 minutes for most students, which includes transition time, directions, and completion of survey questions. The information collected is used for statistical purposes only. Your child’s grades will not be affected. You can learn more about NAEP testing by reading this letter.  If you do not wish for your student to participate in NAEP testing, please notify Kevin O’Dea in writing by Monday, February 23rd. 

February is underway and we are feeling the love.  We are focusing on kindness this month.  Since kindness is contagious, all students are encouraged to spread kindness all month both inside and outside of school.  You can read more about kindness in this month’s CKH newsletter.  Make it a great week! 

Upcoming Events

• 2/2-2/6 National School Counseling Week

• 2/5 Honor Roll Night

• 2/11 26-27 Schedule Request Forms Completed 

• 2/12 Family Fitness Night

• 2/16 No school-professional development

• 3/2 NAEP Testing