Happy Monday everyone!! Today is November 20, 2023, it's an A  - Day and it's a wonderful day to learn!

Birthdays:  Happy Birthday to:  No Birthdays today

Today is.. Future Teachers of America Day!

Even as children we knew there was great power in being a teacher. Remember playing school and fighting over who was going to lead the group? Future Teachers of America Day, celebrated annually on November 20, was made to celebrate just how great teachers are. It’s sponsored by The Future Teachers of America, an organization that helps future educators prepare for the classroom and become a part of a professional community. Through mentorship and teaching opportunities, they help teachers hone their skills and become wonderful educators. So won’t you celebrate with us!

Welcoming Ritual:  Weekly Grade Check-in and Grade Sheet and Goal Setting.   

How do you show gratitude to your family?


This Week@ LMS...

Monday:  11/20/23

  • Cheerleading:  Game Day!!! Please go to the cafeteria after school
  • 8th Grade Girls Basketball:  GAME DAY!!!! Regionals @ Williamsville vs Sangamon Valley, 7:00 pm.  
    • Bus 5:30 from LMS 
  • 7/8th Grade Boys Basketball: Game Day!!!! Vs Rochester @ Ball Charter 4:30 pm.  Please go to the cafeteria after school.  
  • 6th Grade Boys Basketball: NO PRACTICE TODAY! 

Tuesday:  11/21/23

  • Tutoring: 2:45-4 pm, Meet in the Cafeteria
  • Scholastic Bowl:  Practice 2:30-4:00 pm - Room 212
  • 8th Grade Girls Basketball:  Regional Championship Game @ Williamsville, 6:00 pm, Bus TBA
  • 8th Grade Volleyball:  Open Gym 3:45-5:30pm @ Ball Charter.  Please go to the cafeteria after school.
  • 7th Grade Volleyball:  Open Gym 5:30-7:00 pm @ Ball Charter 
  • 7/8th Boys Basketball:  Game Day!!! @ WMS  3:30, Bus 2:30

Wednesday:  11/22/2023

  • Cheerleading:  Practice 3:45-5:30 @ LMS.  Cheerleaders, please report to the cafeteria after school. 
  • 8th Grade Girls Basketball:   TBA
  • 7th Grade Boys Basketball:  Practice 3:45-5:30 @ Ball Charter 
  • 6th Grade Boys Basketball:   Practice 5:30-7:00 @ Ball Charter 
  • 8th Grade Boys Basketball:   Practice 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter

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.