Happy Wednesday everyone!! Today is January 17, 2024, it's a B - Day and it's a wonderful day to learn!
Birthdays: Happy Birthday to: 16th - Grade N-K, Isaac R, 17th - Logan T
Today is.. National Benjamin Franklin Day!
Benjamin Franklin Day is celebrated on January 17 every year, to pay tribute to one of the greatest Founding Fathers of the U.S. on the anniversary of his birth. Franklin was a notable polymath of his time. He was a poet, politician, scientist, writer, diplomat, statesman, political philosopher, printer, publisher, and inventor. He is best known for co-drafting the Declaration of Independence. He is also one of the most important founding figures of America. He is also the only Founding Father who signed all four key documents that laid the foundation for the U.S.
For those of you who did not know how big a deal he was, just take a look at $100 bills, commonly known as ‘Benjamins’. The number of hats Benjamin Franklin wore is mind-boggling, with inventor, author, printer, politician, musician, diplomat, and scientist being but a few. So join us as we dive into the life of this polymath — someone who is an expert in many different subject areas. He was a man of many exceptional talents, and that fact alone is worth celebrating.
Welcoming Ritual: What is your favorite Disney movie?
This Week@ LMS...
Wednesday: 1/17/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball: Game Day vs Stephen Decatur @ Ball Charter. Bus 3:30. Please go to the cafeteria after school.
- 6th Grade Volleyball: No Practice
- 7th Grade Boys Basketball: Game Day @ Chatham - 4:30 pm. Bus 3:00 pm. Please go to the Cafeteria after school
- 8th Grade Boys Basketball: Game Day @ Chatham - 5:30. bus 3:00 pm. Please go to the Cafeteria after School
Thursday: 1/18/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball: Game Day @ Grant Bus 2:30
- Tutoring: 2:45-4:00. Please go to the cafeteria after school.
- 6th Grade Volleyball: No Practice
- 7th Grade Boys Basketball: No Practice
- 8th Grade Boys Basketball: No Practice
Friday: 1/19/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball: No Practice
- 6th Grade Volleyball: Practice 3:45-5:30 @ Ball Charter. Please go to the Cafeteria After School
- 7th Grade Boys Basketball: No Practice
- 8th Grade Boys Basketball: No Practice
Saturday: 1/20/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball:
- 6th Grade Volleyball: Game day @ LMS vs FMS. 8:00 am
- 7th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 12-3:00 @ Ball Charter
- 8th Grade Boys Basketball: No Practice
General Announcements
Students, If you are attending the City Girls and Boys basketball tournament at the BOS center, you MUST be accompanied by an adult. All school rules apply at the City Tournament! and any adjacent property to the BOS Center. Disciplinary action will be taken for violation of the student handbook.
8th Grade Scholars - High School Preview Night for Southeast and Springfield High will be January 10th at 6:00 p.m. You will have an opportunity to learn more about your home high school and tour the building. Be on the lookout for more information from our FACE Liaison. Lanphier will host their Preview night later in the month to coincide with the transition of the new building. Exciting. * Home High School location is based on your current address.
Students, please dress appropriately for the cooler weather. We do go outside at lunch time unless the conditions do not allow.
Academic Support - Each day there are staff members available before school in room 13 if your student has any concerns or needs teacher guidance. We will also be offering tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 2:30 - 4:00 and Academic Lunch for any student that has a failing grade. If your scholar has a course grade that is not passing our Guidance Deans will send you an email and enroll your student in Academic lunch for support.
Save The Dates: IAR Testing for LMS has been tentatively scheduled for March 18th-21st. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments on these days if possible.
Thank you for your attention to these details. Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us.
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.