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

Week of April 10

Thank you to everyone who made it to spring conferences last week.  We had a great turnout.  If you were unable to connect with a teacher you need to meet with, please contact them via email to set up a time to get together.  We only have 7 weeks left in the school! Let's work together to make it a great sprint to the finish. 

The 38th Annual Hapi-ness 5K is on Saturday, May 13th.  The Hapi-ness 5K was founded in honor of Hapi Patterson, an LMS student we lost to cancer.  The funds raised are used to support Laramie students and families in need. This year we are running to support a 1st grade student who is battling cancer.  Please join us for a fun morning in support of a worthy cause.  You can run, walk, or jog, just don't miss out on this year's Hapi-ness 5K!

Our annual state assessment, WYTOPP, is coming soon.  Students will test on April 25th, 26th, and 27th this year.  We will run a slightly modified schedule on those days to accommodate testing.  All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students participate in WYTOPP.  Make up testing will occur April 28- May 5th, but it's best to test as many students that we can during the time set aside for testing. Please plan any appointments and other commitments outside of the WYTOPP testing window as much as possible.  

The appearance of spring like weather is a great feeling.  We have had a very productive year up to this point and we anticipate more of the same.  We are so proud of our students and all they have accomplished.  Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events:

• April 27-29 WYTOPP Testing
• May 13 Hapi-ness 5K
• May 24 End of the year dance
• June 2 Last day for students

Week of April 3

The first official day of track practice is today and with it with have the traditional first day of track snow storm.  Spring in Wyoming is not for the faint of heart.  No matter what the weather is doing, we are basking in the glow of Scout Pride inside the walls of LMS.

Spring conferences are this Thursday from 3:30-7:30.  You can schedule an appointment with teachers between 3:30-6:30 using this link: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Laramie_Middle_School.  From 6:30-7:30 we will be using an open house format where you can stop by classrooms and conference with teachers as they become available.  No appointment necessary.  Our out of bounds lost and found will be cleared out after conferences.  Please encourage your student to look for any items they are missing. We hope to see many of you this Thursday.

There is no school for students on Friday due to professional development.  Classes will resume on Monday April 10th.  Track practice will be held at it's normal time, 3:15, on Friday. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. 

If you haven't ordered your copy of the award winning LMS yearbook, do so immediately. There are only 13 copies left.  Don't miss out. Go to yearbookforever.com right now and secure your piece of history.

Our annual state assessment, WYTOPP, is coming soon.  We will test on April 25th, 26th, and 27th this year.  We will run a slightly modified schedule on those days to accommodate testing.  All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students participate in WYTOPP.  Please plan any appointments and other commitments outside of the WYTOPP testing window as much as possible. 

We are looking forward to another great week and a fantastic fourth quarter.  This year has not been without its fair share of challenges, but we are committed to a fantastic finish.  Thank you for your continued feedback and support. 

Upcoming Events:

• April 6 Spring conferences
• April 7 No school- professional development
• April 27-29 WYTOPP Testing
• May 13 Hapi-ness 5K

Week of March 27

Can you believe we are in the final quarter of the school year?!?  It's been an amazing ride and we have so many great things yet to come.  Such as spring conferences which are next Thursday, April 6th from 3:30-7:30.  Teachers will be available by appointment from 3:30-6:30 and open house style from 6:30-7:30.  Registration will open Friday at 3:00 pm.  Please use this link to sign up: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Laramie_Middle_School.

New social studies materials are coming as well. ACSD1 middle school teachers have recently reviewed social studies materials.  The team is recommending Saavas materials for adoption and use in 6th-8th grades and in the Modern American Studies program at the high school beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.  Anyone interested in reviewing these materials and making comments on this recommendation are invited to do so by visiting the foyer of the Special Services building on 509 S. 9th. Street. The public comment period closes on Friday.

The award winning LMS yearbook is finished.  Quantities are limited so please go to yearbookforever.com and order yours today.  You can see a preview of this year's edition below.  Don't miss out, order your copy now!

Thank you for making this school year successful and for sharing your student with us.  Each day brings new opportunities, challenges, and celebrations.  Your feedback and support are important to us as we finish this school season and launch into the summer and next year with a head full steam.  Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events:

• April 6 Spring conferences
• April 7 No school- professional development
• April 27-29 WYTOPP Testing

Week of March 20

Welcome back!  Hopefully everyone had a safe and satisfying spring break. We are excited and ready for the final two and a half months of the school year.  It's amazing that we are already in the final part of this school season.  We have so many exciting things between now and the end of the year.  Please work with your student to have them in school every day through the last day. There really is no substitute for first time instruction.

One of the exciting things that happens around this time of year is the selection of the LMS Teacher of the Year.  We are fortunate to have great teachers in our school. If you would like to nominate one of them for Teacher of the Year, please use this link to do so.  Nominations will be accepted through the end of the day on April 7th.

Spring conferences are coming up on April 6th.  They are from 3:30-7:30.  Teachers will be reaching out to schedule conferences the week of March 27th.  Registration will open up to everyone on March 31st.  The first three hours of conferences will be by appointment and the last hour will be open house style where caregivers can meet with any teacher that is available.  

From our friends at Laramie High School: It has been a pleasure meeting the incoming Class of 2027. Course requests have been received from each school. Those choices have been entered into PowerSchool and are viewable in your account under the “Class Registration” icon. If your child did not send course requests there is still time to do so, however they may not receive their first choice of electives. We will continue to modify selections based upon factors such as required educational supports, proper placement (i.e. Pre-Algebra vs. Algebra 1), and availability of elective offerings. If you have questions please email lhscounselors@acsd1.org. 

Spring has sprung and we are making it great at LMS.  Thank you for your continued feedback and support.  You are appreciated. 

Upcoming Events:

• April 6 Spring conferences
• April 7 No school- professional development

Week of March 6

There are many great things happening between now and Spring Break.  This week is spirit week.  There are themes for each day. Monday is tropical vs. winter, Tuesday is football vs. soccer, Wednesday is country vs. country club, Thursday is soccer mom vs. BBQ day, and Friday is 80's vs. 2000's.  We hope all students and staff will show their Scout Pride by participating.  There is also a dance from 3:00-5:00 on Wednesday in the LMS gym.  All LMS students in good standing (not serving ISS or OSS) are encouraged to attend.  Admission is $5 and students are expected to stay until 5:00 unless picked up by their caregiver.  All students attending the dance must be picked up by 5:15.

Six week progress reports for the second semester will be available on Monday. Please log into PowerSchool to review your student's progress and discuss it with them.  Hardcopies will be sent out to students earning a D or an F.  Teachers are available after school to assist students in Scout Learning Lab and a late bus is available. However we will not have Scout Learning Lab or a late bus on Wednesday or Friday next week due to the dance and spring break. 

ACSD1 middle school teachers have recently reviewed social studies materials.  The team is recommending Saavas materials for adoption and use in 6th-8th grades and in the Modern American Studies program at the high school beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.  Anyone interested in reviewing these materials and making comments on this recommendation are invited to do so by visiting the foyer of the Special Services building on 509 S. 9th. Street. 

We are looking forward to a fun and productive week and then the relaxation of spring break.  Please do everything possible to have your student attend school each day before and after spring break.  Regular attendance is critical for student learning.  Make it a great week.

Upcoming Events:

• March 8 Spring dance

• March 13-17                     No school- spring break

• April 6 Spring conferences
• April 7 No school- professional development

Week of February 14

It's Random Acts of Kindness Week. We are doing a lot of things at school to encourage kindness. Please take the time to talk to your student about kindness and think of a random act of kindness you can do as a family. Can you take a treat to a neighbor? Shovel someone's sidewalk? Paint a kind message on a rock and leave it for someone to find? There are countless ways to be kind. Choose a couple and brighten someone's day.

Students will be choosing their classes for next year in S4S next week.  Current 8th grade students will meet with Mrs. Dale from the high school at that time to learn about their options and the LHS scheduling process. There is an informational meeting for rising freshmen and their families on February 23rd at 6:30 in the LHS theatre.  All 8th graders and their families are strongly encouraged to attend.  

Current 6th and 7th graders will make their course selections during S4S next Monday and Tuesday as well.  Please review our curriculum guide with your student to determine what classes they would like to take.  We do our best to get all students into their chosen electives, but that's not always possible.  Please remind your student to select a couple of alternates. 

There is an early release this Friday.  All students will be dismissed at 11:23.  There will be no Scout Learning Lab or late bus.  All students not participating in school activities should head home immediately after school on Friday.  There is no school on Monday, February 20th.  

We are already in the 4th week of the second semester. Please review your student's grades with them and discuss their progress.  Getting behind at the beginning of a semester can make it hard to catch up.  It's been such a great year up to this point and we are looking forward to a strong finish. Thank you for your continued support and feedback.

Upcoming Events:

• February 17                       Early release for students and staff

• February 20                       No school 

• February 21 Rising 6th grade informational meeting

• February 23 Rising 9th grade informational meeting