Happy Monday everyone!! Today is November 27, 2023, it's a B  - Day and it's a wonderful day to learn!

Birthdays:  Happy Birthday to: Over the Break:  Blessing A, Marko H, Today - Braydon C. 

Today is.. National Turtle Adoption Day

Turtle Adoption Day is observed every November 27. This is a day of action for the protection of endangered reptiles, most especially the wellbeing of turtles. There are a few reasons turtles can be adopted. Turtles live for a very long time, and often people find them hard work. Some turtles are the innocent victims of divorce, death, owners relocating, etc. Having a turtle as a pet is a long-term commitment because they live for a long time. Their upkeep is also costly. So finding out as much as possible on Turtle Adoption Day, is important.

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

What is a tradition you enjoy doing with your family?


This Week@ LMS...

Monday:  11/27/23

  • Cheerleading: No Practice
  • 6th Grade Volleyball:  Tryouts 3:45-5:30 @ Ball Charter. Please report to the cafeteria after school. 
  • 7th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 5:30-7:00 @ Ball Charter 
  • 8th Grade Boys Basketball:  Practice 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter 
  • 6th Grade Boys Basketball: NO PRACTICE TODAY! 

Tuesday:  11/28/23

  • Tutoring: 2:45-4 pm, Meet in the Cafeteria\
  • GSA:  2:30-4:00 in Ms Scheufele's room
  • Scholatic Bowl:  Practice 2:30-4:00 in Ms Theilen's room
  • Scholastic Bowl:  Practice 2:30-4:00 pm - Room 212
  • 7th Grade Volleyball:  Tryouts  3:45-5:30 pm @ Ball Charter. Please go to the cafeteria after school. 
  • 7th Boys Basketball: Practice 5:30-7:00 @ Ball Charter 
  • 8th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter 


Wednesday:  11/29/2023

  • Cheerleading:  No Practice
  • 8th Grade Volleyball:  Tryouts 3:45-5:30 @ Ball Charter. Please go to the cafeteria after school. 
  • 7th Grade Boys Basketball:  Practice 5:30-7:00 @ Ball Charter 
  • 8th Grade Boys Basketball:   Practice 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter

Thursday:  11/30/2023

  • Tutoring:  2:30-4:00.  Please meet in the Cafeteria
  • 7th Grade Boys Basketball: Game Day!!! @ JMS.  BUS 2:30 
  • 8th Grade Boys Basketball:   Game Day!!! @ JMS.  BUS 2:30
  • GSA:  2:30-4:00 in Ms Scheufele's room
  • 6th Grade Volleyball:  Tryouts 3:45-5:30 @ Ball Charter. Please go to the cafeteria
  • 7th Grade Volleyball: Tryouts 5:30-7:00 @ Ball Charter
  • 8th Grade Volleyball:  Tryouts 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter 

Friday:  12/01/2023

  • 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

Saturday:  12/2/2023

  • 6th Grade Boys Basketball:  Game @ FMS 9:30 am (Last Game) vs WMS 
  • 7th Grade Boys Basketball:  Game @ Urbana JHS - 9 am vs Urbana, 1:40 pm vs Peoria Quest.  Bus 6:00 am @ LMS
  • 8th Grade Boys Basketball:  Game @ Urbana JHS - 10:10 am vs Urbana, 2:50 pm vs Peoria Quest.  Bus 6:00 am @ LMS

General Announcements

Students, please dress appropriately for the cooler weather.  We do go outside at lunch time unless the conditions do not allow.  

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.