Happy Friday everyone!! Today is November 17, 2023, it's a B - Day and it's a wonderful day to learn!
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Today is..SUBSTITUTE EDUCATORS DAY
American Education Week wraps up recognition of teachers and administrators by recognizing Substitute Educators Day. The event occurs the Friday before Thanksgiving each year and highlights the important role substitute teachers play in education.#SubstituteEducatorsDay
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there were over 500,000 substitute teachers in 2020. These educators fill the shoes of the class's regular teacher for half a day up to several weeks. Substitutes apply to teach in a school district. They will receive notice from the district of an opening sometimes hours before they are needed. Other times, substitutes fill in for a teacher when they are scheduled to be away. A substitute often doesn't know which subject they may be teaching from one week to the next. They are flexible and resilient educators who provide a bridge between full-time educators and their students.
So a big shout out to Ms. McPhearson and Ms. Shoban for being our amazing guest teachers!
Welcoming Ritual: How would you describe the perfect pair of shoes for you?
This Week@ LMS...
Friday: 11/17/23:
- 7/8th Grade Girls Basketball: Practice 3:45-5:30 @ Ball Charter- Please report to the cafeteria at 2:30. 8th Grade Girls will play against the winner of Athens vs Sangamon Valley on Monday 11/20/23 @ 7pm @ Wiliamsville JHS. Bus time is 5:30 PM
- 6th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 5:30-7:00 @ Ball Charter
- 8th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 7:00-8:30 pm @ Ball Charter
- 7th Grade Boys Basketball: No Practice
- Scholastic Bowl: Practice 2:30-4:00. Please go to room 212 after school
Saturday 11/18/23
- 6th Grade Boys Basketball: Game Day! vs GMS @ FMS 9:30 am.
- 8th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 8:00-10:00 am @ Ball Charter
- 8th Grade Girls Basketball:
General Announcements
Athletic Participation Fees and Sports Physicals
6th Grade Student/Athletes: There is a $25 fee for 6th Grade Girls Basketball, 6th Grade Boys Basketball, and 6th Grade Girls Volleyball. An athletic physical is also required for participation. 6th Graders that participate in Cross Country, Baseball, Softball, and Track there is a $60 district athletic participation fee. Please turn in to Ms. Amanda in the main office.
7th/8th Grade Student/Athletes: There is a $60 district athletic participation fee. An athletic physical is required each year to participate in sports. Athletic Physicals are good for a period of 395 days. Please turn in to Ms. Amanda in the main office.
Academic Lunch
Students need to check their grades during announcements. If you are failing a class, you will need to report to the art room with your binder and laptop for academic lunch. Please report to the art room at the beginning of your lunch before you get your lunch. Bring your computer!
Rooms and The Springfield District 186 App
Students and Parents: Please download the SPS 186 app to your mobile device, and search for Springfield District 186 in the app store or Google Play Store.
We have a fantastic new communication tool called Rooms. Currently, LMS is using Rooms for communication for Extracurricular Activities to keep parents and students informed on practice times, schedules, and announcements. Rooms also allow messages to be sent back and forth between the school and home! If you have any questions, please email or call Mr. Hoffek
Students: Please remember to use the restroom when you are dismissed from the Cafeteria at lunch before you go outside. 7th Grade Students, go directly back to your 5th-hour class after lunch. There is no reason for 7th Graders to be on the Garden Level when you come inside from lunch.